Pop Goes the Cherry and the Cherry Goes Pop!

What it is, my fellow human beings???

Hope to find you all in good health. Hauie here, sending universal greetings to all my peoples around the world. Roll call! Honolulu, Salt Lake City, Harlem, Sydney, Bangkok, Kolovai, Auckland, Melbourne,  and them places that Google's prying eyes can't perve on.

Here it is. My first entry in here. Took me a while to do so, but right now I'm in a writing mood. Some of this (well, ok - most of it) is from my recent Myspace blog but...hey. So with that brief intro said, in the immortal words of the great Slick Rick: "Heeeeere we gooooo!"

Koolism is still in the lab. "STILL???", I hear you say? Yes - still. Danielsan, the mad scientist, is still shaping (and sometimes re-shaping) the album's beats, blips and bleeps. I will tell you though - the songs that are completed are great. 'Great' in the sense that they have turned out really well for us. Not 'great' as in, "Yo, this shit is blazin'!" (although I do feel like that...haha).

Daniel says the completed tunes have pretty much turned out the way he envisioned in his head. Which can be frustrating for the poor chap who also has all things architectural, mathematic, scientifical (rap word) and Japanese stored up there and competing for attention. But yeah, apologies for the hold up, but I think it will be worth the wait. You know how the ol' saying goes, so I don't need to repeat it.

A lot of people ask, "What does it sound like?" and "What style is Dan coming with this time 'round?" and "Will it be out by 2012???". Hmmm...let's see.

"What does it sound like?": It sounds like Koolism. Cheesy answer, yeah, but that's the only way I can respond to that question. You know when you hear music and a lot of the time you could think of at least three bands that could've done it? Well, with our tunes, only we can do it. Whether you love it or hate it - our sound is original.

"What style is Dan coming with this time 'round?": To tell you the truth, I don't think Dan even knows the answer to that question. He does what he does and that's how it turns out. On some electro-kung fu-karate-trip hop-upbeat-political-vintage piano-timbales-jungle-slow jams shit.

"Will it be out by 2012???": Haha...don't hold your breath. But I think it will be ready soon..............'ish.

So to all that are eagerly awaiting for the album to rear it's butt-ugly head...hold tight. We thank everyone who ask about it, who are curious about it and who are fiending for it. Thanks for your continuous support and unconditional love.

Switching it up a little, I'd like to send a big congrats to my man, Katalyst (no homo...haha), who has been nominated for an ARIA in the 'Urban' (read: Anything that doesn't sound white middle class Australian) catergory. Man, I hate that term. Anyway, well done, mate.

Also, congrats to my boys of The Herd, Muph & Pluto, Spit Syndicate and Bliss n Eso and my girl, A-Love (big up the whole Crookneck crew!). Represent that!

Speaking of Crookneck, I'd like to send another congrats to our brother, BVA, and Lucy who recently tied the knot. It was a well nice day. Sun, food and good company. Surely it can't get better than that?!

Keeping it on the Crookneck tip. I heard some new tunes Raph has put down for his solo project. All I can say is, "Duck! ... Sucker MCs duck down!!!". BVA is also working on his own project. I heard the beats and as you would expect... nasty. Can't wait to check it. Ransom is still in NYC. Enjoying it thoroughly apparently. Nice one, brother. Enjoy away.

Speaking of friends abroad, at this time I'd like to send universal love to my brother, Trav, and his missus, Jade, who are still chillin in London. I've been hearing the stories. Phew...talk about living your 2nd childhood! Haha.

Also, sending high 5's to the man like Adem in Bangkok (again, no homo...haha. That's a funny rap saying, innit?). Going through some trying times, but we're all thinking bout you brother. Hold your head up.

Hmmm...let's talk music again. Listening to a new tune by Murs featuring Big Snoop and Latoiya Williams. It's called 'Time is Now'. Very nice. It was interesting to see Snoop appear on a Murs track. I guess it's that West Coast love (no h... ahhh forget it).I'm also getting into the new Roots Manuva album, 'Slime & Reason'. Heavy with a capital heavy. 'Let the Spirit' has surely got to be the tune of the year. It's definitely turning Dan out. If you are to ever do me a favour, then let it be this. Listen to that tune.

Ummm... the new Al Green ('Lay It Down') is great. Nas' 'Untitled' was...hmmm. It was good. Nas, himself, was on point. And I mean, on point! But like many of his albums, the music let it down. Oh, on the local tip, the new Hermitude ('Threads') is top shelf. Solid beats, music and guest appearances. Shiiiit, even I'm on there ('Exhale'). Getting my Mos Def on...haha. Oh, for those into their soul music, the new Dwele ('Sketches of a Man') is baaad (surely by now you know I mean 'bad' as in 'good'). Royce Da 5'9"s 'Bar Exam 2'. He's a monster! I'm a fan of Kings of Leon, but the tune, 'Sex Is On Fire', is straight corny! Noiseworks anyone?

What are you guys listening to?

Quick thumbs up and downs.

Thumbs up:

Warriors (rugby league, for those not in the know) getting into the semi's.

The sun slowly creeping into the daily weather.

Kanye doing a Bjork. Funny as.

Sonny Bill allegedly 'home sick' and not enjoying it in France. C'mooon maaate...

Birth of another niece and nephew. Jorja and Lonnie. Much love.

Thumbs down:

Raiders (again, league) bowing out of the finals run.

Wallabies losing to the All Blacks.

Politcial unrest in India. Hell, every where for that matter.

The Last Kinection crew in a car accident. Get well soon, folks.

OK, that's about it for this post. Probably see you in a couple of weeks time. Probably making more excuses and telling you what crap to listen to...haha. Alrighty folks.

Blessings...

Hau