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Well, I wrote recently about my "college basketball hangover" and how I'd eventually start watching the NBA playoffs to help with the shakes - but three nights in a row last week games ended with buzzer-beater shots. They just might have my attention. Now, somebody play some fucking defense.

"I don't know much about Cinco de Mayo/I'm never sure what it's all about."

Every year I think of Cake's "Mexico" - which is fine, cause it's a great song. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

I'm in the midst of what I refer to as the "college basketball hangover". The tourney is done. We have crowned a champion. And now all that's left is the dreaded NBA. Eventually, some weeks from now, I will cave and watch a series (usually the conference finals) but not just yet. I'm still strong enough. Instead, let's look at some bloopers from this past season. You're welcome.

I love tracking down samples used in hip-hop. It's important to me to discover where the ideas came from and study those recordings - find out why those flavors work. Big Jacks OG Recipe goes digging hard and the results are fantastic. Get some.

Hussein Ibn Faraji is researching his roots and blending middle eastern and African sounds with funk and jazz. So groovy. Dig this vibe.