LimeWire Music Blog

Alright, so if you’re going to be suffering an insomniatic episode might you might as well rock the hell out on late-night television, right? This week there were a few gems and some performances that really makes you go hmmm (coughs out Shakira’s name). So check out the week that was on the boob tube when your ass probably should have been asleep anyway.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Nov. 12
Switchfoot
All the douchy-looking boys who refuse to get haircuts and the girls who love them definitely had their TV’s tuned into ABC on Thursday to see grunge’s little cousins, Switchfoot, take to Kimmel’s outdoor stage. Giving a rather spirited-but-still-standing-in-one-place rendition of their track “Mess Of Me” off of the album Hello Hurricane, that is until the obligatory flailing around stage at the end of the song occurred. With clear and discernible vocals, Jonny Foreman and his band of misfits put on a pretty good show for the rambunctious bunch in the crowd.
Grade: B

The Mo’Nique Show (BET), Nov. 12
Van Hunt
Fellas, take note. If you wanna get that little philly to put her arms around you and possibly give you a little of that stuff that Marvin Gaye was talking about, play some of this guy’s music. Possibly one of the most underrated talents out there, Van Hunt stopped by Queen Of Comedy Mo’Nique’s late night show to flex the golden pipes in a piano-laden performance that assuredly got him laid after the show. For some dumb ass reason clips of just the musical performances for the show aren’t available so I had to post the entire episode. Fast forward to the 29 minute mark to see Van swoon the panties off of the ladies in the audience and for extra laughs, keep watching to see Mo’Nique get him to roar like a lion and question his trademark head scarf.
Grade A- (Had to give him a minus off for the sweat suit)

The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS), Nov. 10
Shakira
I don’t know if Shakira has joined an African-American sorority or what, but she definitely got her stepping on when she stopped by David Letterman’s spot this week. With what looked like the back-up dancers that didn’t make the cut for Beyonce’s tour, the hips-o-plenty sexpot proceeded to do some crazy ass pelvic thrusts à la Bobby Brown in his heyday that were laughable at best. Aside from some suggestive moves with the mic stand, there was no reason to keep this on your screen.
Grade: WTH (What The Hell)

George Lopez Live (TBS), Nov. 10
Marc Anthony
If you speak Spanish, then cool, but if not, you’re SOL. Mr. Jennifer Lopez is a smooth performer though, gliding across the stage with his random finger snaps and Ricky Ricardo-style band backing him up. I don’t know what song this is. Sorry, I fell asleep during Spanish class.
Grade: C (for Caliente)

The Tonight Show with Conan O Brien (NBC), Nov. 12
Jason Mraz
Mr. AZ got with the Voices Of Praise choir for this selection off of his recent LP/DVD, A Beautiful Mess Here On Earth. Besides from the awkward expressions on his face during the performance, can’t really tear this one apart. Dope. Nothing more really to be said.
Grade: S (Soulful)