It shouldn’t surprise you that Of Montreal has a l’il Bollywood in them - and that’s not a reference to Kevin Barnes’ private parts. Of Montreal has actually done an ace cover of M.I.A.’s “Jimmy,” which you may know was itself a cover of Parvati Khan’s “Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Aaja” from the 1982 Bollywood movie Disco Dancer. Slower and more hushed than its predecessors, Of Montreal have reworked the song without sacrificing any of the fun or catchiness of the original. Just in time for your weekend playlists, check out all three versions below.

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Of Montreal - “Jimmy” (M.I.A. Cover)
M.I.A. - “Jimmy”
Parvati Khan - “Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja”

Known for dropping videos loaded with eye candy, Missy Elliott’s new video “Ching-A-Ling” is being released in 3-D and is almost certain to be a visual blast. In a YouTube era of seeing most new music videos in pixels, it’s exciting to see Missy joining artists like Arcade Fire and MGMT in presenting their videos in creative new ways. After the jump, check out the locations/times to find out where you can pick up your 3D glasses before the video’s premiere on February 4th.

(Further good news for lovers of the third dimension - Pixar announced today that the first two Toy Story movies are to be remade in 3D ahead of the release of Toy Story 3 in June 2010!)

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If you want another sneak peak at Jack Johnson’s forthcoming album, Sleep Through the Static EW is streaming the new track “Hope”. Although “Hope” doesn’t really stretch JJ’s laid-back stylings, his fifth album is supposed to be a decidedly more electric affair than what fans are used to hearing from the surfer.

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Jack Johnson - “Hope”

The Juno soundtrack has certainly increased Moldy Peaches’ fame in the U.S. (and scored them gigs on The View!), but a toothpaste ad has made the anti-folk duo stars in South America. A Pepsodent ad featured the band’s song “Jorge Regula” without their permission. Although it was getting the Peaches heavy play on radio and TV in South America, Adam Green told NME, “The only reason we found out about the commercial was we started winning awards for best commercial of the year in Argentina.” It’s a pity that the toothpaste company didn’t give the duo a proper opportunity to sell out - Hypeful would love to see an ad featuring “Who’s Got the Crack?” Check out the ad below.

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With their writers’ ongoing strike, late night hosts have done more than just grow beards - they’ve turned to the undeniable power of song! (Remember Conan’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky”?) On Tuesday’s (January 22nd) Colbert Report, Stephen paid tribute to his writers by performing “Let My People Go” - lead by Stephen himself, backed up by Andrew Young, Malcom Gladwell (the night’s first guest), and the Harlem Gospel Choir! Check out the video below while it lasts! (Thanks to Pop Candy for the heads up!)

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