If you're a fan of Girl Talk's hip-hop/mash-up style, check out Hoodie Allen.
He's no relation to quirky director Woody Allen, but he's awesome nonetheless. I appreciate his goofy, white boy preppy style of rapping over sampled (and some original, I believe) tracks. His easy pop-culture laden lyrics remind me of my youth as he drops reference after reference in his verses.
Some notable references:
- A.C. Slater
- Regis Philbin
- Death Cab for Cutie
- January Jones (Mad Men hottie) (his words, not mine)
- Michael Scott
- Michael J. Fox
And for once, I have to credit my husband for this one. He's normally up to his ear in Van Halen, Styx, and Duran Duran, but he's found a real gem in Hoodie.
Hoodie's latest, Time for the Pep Rally, can be downloaded for free! right here.
Want a listen first? Check out the popular "You Are Not a Robot" here:
And then my personal favorite, "So Much Closer", here: