i never half step cause I'm not a half stepper, drink a lot of soda so they call me Dr. Pepper...

Disney is taking over the world or something. If you haven't seen those different versions of Camp Rock songs, then you won't know what I'm talking about. It's just great seeing Filipino artists be in the Hollywood spotlight or Disney spotlight singing songs by The Jonas Brothers or Demi Lovato. I guess I am pretty proud to say the least.

Not a while ago, there was another one with the High School Musical songs which was awesome as well. That one was actually better because countries like India getting their "We're All in this Together" and "All For One" on.

You know how India is in terms of musicals and movies so I'm not even going to elaborate on that.

Well, it just reminded me of this video I stumbled upon a long, long time ago.

This video is part of an award-winning documentary called "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music" In the official website, it is described as "a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music". The song above is "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King.

I loved this rendition. It's something new, something creative, something fresh and raw. You have got to love things like this. There are other songs like "One Love" by Bob Marley just to name another favourite of mine. We all love Bob Marley so I enjoyed that rendition too.

*on the side note I guess I can dedicate this to you. It may seem I'm not there but I'll always be a friend that can be counted on. You are always welcome to cry on the phone with me and just rant. Keep your head up buddy! I'll always be standing by you.


and here we go...


Let's feature A Tribe Called Quest this time. Yeah son, one of my favourite groups scratch that .. my favourite group. One of the reasons why I wanted to go to the Rock The Bells last year was because of their reunion. I would've been "bugging out". Next time, next time. I guess Q-Tip's new CD, The Renaissance kind of made up for it. It made me so happy, too bad I haven't listened to that CD lately. All in all, amazing group y'all..so speaking of bugging out, enjoy..

A Tribe Called Quest - We've Got the Jazz/Buggin' Out [official music video]

Buggin' Out starts at 3:36 LOL so goofy looking but watch the whole video.

and if you didn't know, KiD CuDi and Consequence remade the song and also the video. Enjoy..

KiD CuDi & Consequence - Buggin' Out '09

and oh yeah, since I am on the topic of Filipinos being in the spotlight, I just want to say that Rik Cordero directed this video. Yes, he is Filipino and doing it big in the independent video scene. He has directed The Roots, Q-Tip, Jay-Z just to name a few.

.. and I want those bugging out eyes, they are so trippy.