ADIDAS new commercial starring EVERYONE + name that tune!

So yeah, I didn't get this party invite . . . but the following people were:

Katy Perry, Estelle, Young Jeezy, the Ting Tings, DMC-Daryl McDaniels, Method Man, Redman, Afra, Ryukyudisko, Russell Simmons and Missy Elliott, athletes Kevin Garnett, David Beckham, Ilie Nastase and Mark Gonzales, and designers Kazuki and Jeremy Scott.

ADIDAS ORIGINALS HOUSE PARTY COMMERCIAL (via youtube)

doesn't that song in the background sound familiar?  hmmmmm..... oh yes, it's because my boys DUKES OF DAVILLE do a cover of this track!  

Check out the DUKES version below:

DUKES OF DAVILLE - BEGGIN' (via youtube)

Which version do you guys like better?  FRANKI VALLI (the original) or The DUKES OF DAVILLE?  

and to throw another wrench in the mix, here's one more version by a Norwegian duo called MADCON

MADCON 'BEGGIN' Live (via youtube)

tell me what version you like best.... 

i kissed a boy and i liked it . . . gotta love a good COVER!

I know I haven't blogged since the 80's, sorry bout that. Shame on me. I'm such a bad blogger! Here's how I'll make it up to you - - with a slew of mp3's showcasing my current favorite bands covering other great bands..... who doesn't love a good cover!
i used to make full Hell Ya! Mixes of just cover songs, and I love when an artist like KATY PERRY covers a band like MGMT.

KATY PERRY 'ELECTRIC FEEL' (MGMT cover) (download mp3 via yousendit)

speaking of Katy Perry. . . (thanks Jeffree for turning me on to this band . . . )
COBRA STARSHIP 'I KISSED A BOY' (Katy Perry Cover) (download mp3 via yousendit)

FRAMING HANLEY 'LOLLIPOP' (Lil' Wayne Cover)

METRO STATION 'FOREVER YOUNG' (Alphaville cover) (download via yousendit)

Here's my favorite MILEY CYRUS cover, compliments of LA band THE MAE-SHI. I love djing this track, especially when I catch everyone signing along, without even realizing it's MILEY CYRUS! HA! Caught Ya Hipsters!! ;)
THE MAE-SHI 'SEE YOU AGAIN' (Miley Cyrus Cover) (download via yousendit)

RAY LAMONTAGNE 'CRAZY' (Gnarls Barkley Cover) (download via yousendit)

FLORENCE & THE MACHINE 'HOSPITAL BEDS' (Cold War Kids Cover) (download via yousendit)

DUKES OF DAVILLE 'BEGGIN' (Franki Valli & the Four Seasons cover) (download via yousendit)

ENJOY!

holy crap i've been a bad blogger . . . but i have a hell of an update!

ok wow - i haven't blogged since the 80's or something - - or so it feels like! sorry for the lack of communication and updates. although, if you are on my facebook friend's list - - you have probably seen my rediculous updates (such as going to parties w/ Ryan Seacrest, meeting JC from Nsync at my club night, running into Bret from Flight Of The Conchords again @ the secret BECK show, going to the KATY PERRY carnival @ capitol records for her release party, recording w/ Jeffree Star & Danger Radio, seeing COLDPLAY do a long practice and set @ Jimmy Kimmel Live, you get the picture . . . )

i've been having a blast and soooooo busy lately. it seems too smooth actually - - i'm waiting for some shit to hit the fan. i'm not used to everything going my way without a huge fight. haha. if you worked 6 yrs @ KROQ, and 4 yrs @ Capitol Records to date you would probably feel the same. it's been a constant struggle to get people to really pay attention, and now, i believe everyone is really listening. If not now, maybe soon enough you can be just watching . . . stay tuned! ;)

SO work is going really well - - i most recently came across this cute video of DUKES OF DAVILLE - check it out - - Matt Mahaffey (my favorite producer - and the reason I found out about the Dukes) tells the same story I do, about how I played him Gnarls Barkley 'Crazy' and he responds with playing me DUKES OF DAVILLE 'Steady'! the rest is history!
Watch it here:

DUKES OF DAVILLE short video

I am so excited about this record - - Dukes Of Daville are going to be huge! It's so good, that I can't believe I'm even involved. I used to get frustrated about not being able to sign bands, being A&R for the past 4 years at a major record label - - but not anymore! it's about quality, not quantity.

Past HELL YA! bands (that i've either booked or blogged about all the time) that are now blowing the F-up include:

METRO STATION, SAM SPARRO, ERIC HUTCHINSON, KATE NASH, THE TING TINGS, yada yada .....

you can still download both podcasts from my mac webpage by clicking here: http://web.mac.com/heatherpeggs

Oh and if you haven't downloaded the new GIRL TALK album yet, what are you waiting for?
PAY WHAT WANT FOR THE NEW GIRL TALK HERE

and thanks to NICO for the heads up about the new RHYMEFEST record w/ MARK RONSON & MICHAEL JACKSON!
DOWNLOAD HERE

I cannot promise that I don't have a girl-crush on KATY PERRY!

"It's not what good girls do..." I know I know, Katy. I'm into guys, but I would totally kiss you.



I just picked up Katy Perry's new CD One Of The Boys and it is just sooo good that it makes me wanna be bad. A fun, fancy-free straight forward pop album with a little girl rock flare, I have a feeling that this CD will be my summer soundtrack.

As a girl in her 20's living in LA, Katy speaks my language, from the fact that nearly all of my close friends are guys (One Of The Boys), to that time I was hanging over the porcelain throne after a few too many vodka-crans SWEARING I was going to move home (Lost), to the time when I ended up drunk, locked out of the hotel room, wandering around the strip for 6 hours (Waking Up In Vegas)... And of course that dare from the boys where I wounded up lip locked with my best friend (I Kissed A Girl)... I feel almost any girl could find a little bit of her own story here. And for the guys, did I mention Katy is hot? (See above picture)



Check Katy out on the Warped Tour this summer, and pick up her CD One Of The Boys, which came out this Tuesday (on sale at Best Buy for $10 or you can get it on iTunes!).

Katy Perry- I KISSED A GIRL


Katy Perry- THINKING OF YOU

Holy Hell Ya! Nights . . . This Thursday, Next Thursday, etc....

I am so excited about this thursday - - I have been so f-ing busy that I haven't even been able to blog, read the la weekly, listen to new hot tunes on other blogs, etc.. all of my regular routine. I've actually been in the studio with the band I signed - DUKES OF DAVILLE - which is the most exciting part of my job. I love just being there, being a fly on the wall and watching the magic happen. I can't wait till this record comes out, it will be so exciting. My first big project, and it's really really really really really really good. I'm not just saying that because I work on it - - I'm a fan first, A&R / Label person 2nd.

So . . . back to this thursday night! All I can say is, PITTSBURGH SLIM is the SHIT pass it on! I am so excited to represent the 412 and have SLIM on this Hell Ya! night. Plus - - he has a new track with Cisco Adler, who has been busy producing, promoting and being in the band Shwayze etc.. They might just do a secret track together - - fingers crossed!

Looks like I'm bringing the Sunset Strip to the ECHO - - HELL YA.


I think everyone made their own flyer - - good times! Here's another one! :)




Thursday, January 31st @ the ECHO:

KROQ Presents: HELL YA! Night w/ Lisa D'Amato, Hazelden, Shwayze, & Pittsburgh Slim!

Doors 8:30 pm (18+ / $5)


p.s. I hear MTV may be there filming - - so dress to impress! :)

p.s.s. have you seen how hot Pittsburgh Slim is? if not, clickety click here and watch his video for 'Girls Kiss Girls'



Then stay tuned for this hot action NEXT THURSDAY! KAT @ KROQ will be giving away tix on-air during Locals Only - - plus playing the bands on the bill etc..... pretty sweet for the local scene. The more people exposed to great local music, the better right??? :)



Thursday, February 7th @ the Viper Room:

KROQ Presents: HELL YA! & GIRLS SCHOOL Night w/
TROY THIS!, KATY PERRY, HYPER CRUSH VS. LMFAO, & THE VACATION

Doors 9:00pm (21+ / $10)