Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 2012, bendey, drumline, Franker, halloween, msu, OT, overtime, Wisconsin
I’m sorry friends. I’ve been neglecting you. As I write this, I’m currently flying back to Michigan for the MSU vs Nebraska game. Pretty pumped about it. It’ll be a damn good time spending time with SundbergFTW, Scotter, Ty, Sammy C, Alli, Hannah, Watts, Rauch and we’ll finally get to introduce Mal to Ricks.
Where to start? I suppose I shouldn’t make this post too wordy. So since I’m already discussing football I suppose I should talk about last weekend when I went to visit Madison. My first away Michigan State football game. It was colder than a polar bear’s toenails.
Camp Randall Stadium
I had a great weekend with my cuzzo Franker and even chicagoian Bendey made the trip. Good drunken times were had. I must say the experience of Madison is quite different than East Lansing tailgating. In Madison its much more centered around bars, whereas at MSU, its all about getting drunk on some tennis courts. I gotta say that Madison bars are nicer than States, but Sparty has better tailgating. It was nice tho, when at a Madison bar, the Wisconsin marching band decided to drop through randomly, which was pretty cool.
Wisconsin Drum Line at the bar October 2012 vs MSU from The DKA Life on Vimeo.
The Wisconsin fans were very respectful and we didn’t catch any sh*t. Even after beating them in over time, which gave me a bonner (hence the reason I didn’t keep recording)
MSU wins in OT vs Wisconsin 2012 from The DKA Life on Vimeo.
After the game, Bendey, Franker and I enjoyed some quality Midwestern binge drinking. One yard at a time, making the Klem family proud. Even Bendey unexpectedly showed out.
Carrying on the Kennedy/Klem tradition.
What a dorky step-father.
While at Franker’s place there were also many heated games of NBA Jam and NCAA Football. Safe to say, Bendey was put in his place in NBA Jam. Burnie will haunt Bendey’s dreams for the rest of his life.
BOOMSHAKALAKA!
The matches between star player #1 WR Frank Kennedy and MSU were pretty close, although he might have had me on the total number of wins. It was Halloween weekend, which of course had its benefits when we went out in Madison, ie Freakfest.
It was a quality weekend. Always enjoy hanging with Bendey and Franker. We miiiight have almost missed out flights, but my cheese curds and emptying our bladders were worth it.
DKA out.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: barack obama, bendey, big sean, Bruno Mars, Chiddy Bang, cris cab, CyHI the prince, Diggy Simmons, Drake, gif, gigamesh, j. cole, kinetics, lil wayne, matt, one love, outasight, Playlistings, Playlistings XI, Summer, tech n9ne, The Weeknd, Wale, XV
Well friends, the wait is over. Playlistings has returned for a special Summer Release. Bendey and I couldn’t hold it back, there are just too many dope songs that you need to be jammin’ to this summer. Some of them you’ve probably heard before if you’ve kept up with TheDKALife, but there are a plethora of other new tracks on this edition.
As some of you may know, Bendey’s blog Vivid Underground has been dissolved to make way for Bendey.com. Bendey has decided to keep his new site professional and use it primarily to display his talents. Props to him. Go check it out. www.Bendey.com
Here’s what Matt had to say:
“I just wanted to make this one be special. It’s been a while since we (DKA) crashed heads and I think we got a good release here…new, smart, and guaranteed to kick-start anyone’s summer.
As something that I love to do, but suddenly find it hard to set aside time and resources to enjoy; Playlistings has taken a backseat to some of the ‘more important’ things in life. This is the part where you say, “hey yo Bender, man up! I thought you had balls, sir. You gettin’ soft?” To which I would reply with a swift slap to your face. Instead of Playlistings releases coming every few weeks, they may become more sporadic throughout the year, but 10x more special. With this Summer Release, I wanted to communicate that. The design, much like a timeless leather-bound book, should show you’ve got something special here. Enjoy it.”
We’re both busy. No guarantees there will be any future releases. If there are, you will find them released exclusively at The DKA Life. It will all depend if I have the time to compile the tracks and if Bendey has the time to make a dope cover. So many responsibilities these days. Growin’ up sucks.
So without further adieu, I hope you’ve already hit the download button and are eagerly awaiting the status bar to be at 100%. I think you will be pleasantly satisfied with this Playlistings. Tell all your friends and family & feel free to leave comments and let me know what you think.
DKA out.
Disclaimer: All of these tracks have been released by the artist’s themselves. Thus, I find it fair to compile them into one magnificent mixtape. Upon any request, the link will be removed immediately.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Album, bendey, Culdesac, donald glover, free, I do not talk, IAMDONALD EP, mixtape, phi11ay, RauchER!
This is before the IAMDONALD EP, I posted a few months ago. This is a lot more refined and better than his I Do Not Talk Mixtape, which was a lot of his earlier, unfinished work. RauchER! wanted me to post this for him and every one should definitely download it and give it a listen. Its just about as good as his IAMDONALD EP. Some of my favorites are:
“Let Me Dope You” “Different” “F**k it All” and “So Fly” (for the ladies).
I just hope he stops by South Florida soon.
Big shout out to @phi11ay for puttin’ me on this album! (and @Bendey for originally puttin’ me on to Childish ha)
DKA out.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: bendey, childish gambino, donald glover, iamdonald, lasers, Lupe Fiasco
Download HERE.
(edit: link now has “Break” and “Longest Text Message”)
Kid Childish is blowin up. Already was jammin’ Freaks and Geeks a couple weeks ago.
Bendey was comparin’ his flow to Lil Wayne’s, the way he enunciates different bars annnnd that’s pretty spot on imo. Today he drops that and 4 more songs for us to enjoy. Gotta love free music. Keep an eye on him. *(Yes, its the same guy on NBC’s Community).
Enjoy.
Also, don’t forget to cop Lupe Fiasco’s new album “Lasers”
DKA out.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Anchorman, bendey, Drake, K-OS, K-os at MSU, msu, The Anchorman Mixtape, UAC, Vasu
K-os live @ MSU
Haha wasn’t sure I’d ever get a reason to post one of my pictures of K-os from when he performed at Michigan State, but what do ya know… he dropped a new mixtape today titled “The Anchorman Mixtape”
If you haven’t heard of K-os before, he mixes rapping and melodic singing, similar to the homey Kid Cudi, but with more rocker-ish style. He’s definitely been on the grind for awhile. You’ve probably heard this song by him “Sunday Morning”
Anyways, I love Anchorman, so it was a must download for me. Another reason why I am posting this, is because I know it’ll be a must download for my buddy Vasu. You’re welcome. haha
I will say the Mixtape cover is kinda weak imo. Coulda definitley used UAC touch or two.
DOWNLOAD HERE
DKA out.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: bendey, chicago, Miami, Playlistings, playlistings vol 2, playlistings vol II, vividunderground
I’m busy moving into my new place and shits crazy for me, but The Vivid Underground and I have teamed up once again to bring you another volume of Playlistings. Since I’m bouncin’ from Starbucks soon, and don’t have internet yet, here’s the info on the new mixtape via Bendey:
“Wow, it’s been a crazy week. Not even sure how this mixtape made it out the door among the chaos, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in any awesomeness.
The DKA Life is officially getting settled in down in Miami, while your boy here is moving off to Chicago in a matter of days. Like I said, it’s been a crazy week…
Tracklist:
1. Audio Push – Soundcheck
2. Rock City – She’s All Up On Ten
3. Kid Cudi – Erase Me (feat. Kanye West)
4. Everliven Sound – Days of Faster
5. Tabi Bonney – Get Me
6. Chris Brown – Matrix
7. Yung Joc – Yea Boy
8. Kid Cudi – All Summer (feat. Rostam Batmanglij & Bethany Cosentino)
9. XV – T.A.L.K.
10. Audio Push – Hey There Hater
11. Drake – Paris Morton Music
12. Big Boi – You Ain’t No DJ (feat. Yelawolf)
13. Verse Simmonds – I’m Just Sayin’
14. Kid Cudi – REVOFEV
15. Bei Maejor – Kisses In The V.I.P.
16. Young Jeezy – Lose My Mind [Remix] (feat. Drake)
17. Game – Phantom (feat. Robin Thicke)
18. M.I.A. – Steppin’ Up
19. The Roots – Our Generation (feat. John Legend)
20. GhostWridah – To Be In Love (feat. AG Lyonz)
Look for volume 3 next week!”
DKA out.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: bendey, Big Boi, VividUnderground.com, Yelawolf, You Aint No DJ
A new track delivered to me via Bendey:
Dope beat from Andre 3K. Yelawolf, an up and coming dude in the game….makes it…interesting I guess. haha
Here’s the Download Link… as always.
DKA out.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: bendey, East Lansing life, Matt Bender, Random Shit, UAC, underground art concepts, VividUnderground.com
Matt Bender
Not sure if I ever posted this vid. He released it about a year ago, but I figured this might be the right time considering some of you might be studyin’ your asses off for finals. So here, drink this video up. Bendey through together this video together of “random shit”. You’ll see visuals from the heart of East Lansing and other parts of life from a different perspective . You’ll also see some footage from the zoo, the Kid Cudi concert at Royal Oak, and yours truly even makes a cameo, possibly making a fool out of himself.
Check out more artwork and keep up with the life of a Bender at The Vivid Underground.
This has a good chance of making it up on the wall when I move to Miami.
DKA out.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: art, bendey, hiphop, I-amaze-eyez, Jugrnaut, Zeph
- Check his website out. (After the read)
The homie Zeph just did a major update to his website. He’s a real humble guy who loves art, sneakers, and quality music. (Hell, the guy introduced me to Lupe Fiasco before he blew up.) He’s from Chicago and stayed in Kalamazoo for awhile where Bendey n I did a mural with him and a group of kids, now I believe he’s residing in Milwaukee with his lovely wife. He still drops by Chicago frequently and Kalamazoo tho from time to time.
You can find his work in Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, Def Jam Headquarters, various athletes and musicians houses, Jugrnaut, magazines, and on 106 and Park…just to name a few haha.
“I Amaze Eyez.com is a portfolio of creative works by Chicago based Freelance Artist/ Designer Zeph Farmby. Using art as the platform to change lives and inspire others to achieve their dreams by pursuing their passions. I like to show an assortment of things that relate to my lifestyle, from everyday struggles to showing portraits of things that I enjoy. My art reveals the aspects of life from my perspective – being metaphoric in showing subjects reflecting Hip-Hop and how I grew up.”
Here are some glimpses of his work.
He is an Artist, Painter, Graphic Designer, Apparel Designer, Illustrator….the list keeps going. Zeph does it all. He’s helping shape the world of hip hop, keep an eye on him.
Be sure to check out more of his stuff HERE @ www.i-amaze-eyez.com. You’ll be glad you did.
DKA out.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: banner, bendey, layout, new, underground art concepts
I would really like to do a lot more for my blog, like a tool bar with links and be able to have picture links on the side.
Buuuut, I’m not internet savey, so this will have to do.
A new banner from Matt Bender. Looks pretty dope if I do say so myself. Check him out. If you are at all interested in a new banner for your website, album artwork, or any thing else art related, be sure to hit him up.
Created by Matt Bender
Check his work here: www.UndergroundArtConcepts.com
Visit his blog here: www.VividUnderground.wordpress.com
THE DKA LIFE 
