Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Sneakers release tomorrow!
Now that Yeezy mania is over, it’s officially time for LV-eezy mania to start. We just got official word that Mr. West’s set of Louis Vuitton sneakers are “estimated” to drop tomorrow, July 1, at LV stores around the globe. The Dons, Jaspers, and Mr. Hudson, all named after people belonging to Kanye’s inner circle, will hit the swanky shelves of LV retailers, after the hard release date was kept quiet.-Cofamplex
Nike Alpholution
The Nike Alpholution combines the heart of the classic Alpha Force with an updated sole packed with Zoom Air technology. The Alpholution could be a dominant sneaker on the blacktop this summer, and with three colorways now available at Finish Line for $100, everybody should be able to find a colorway to rock. Fresh!
Quincy Jones writes about Michael + Bonus Making of Thriller Video
From the article:"I told Michael that we needed a black rock 'n' roll tune — a black 'My Sharona' — and a begging tune for the album," Jones wrote. "He came back with 'Beat It' and Rod came back with 'The Lady in My Life.' Rod also brought in 'Thriller' and Michael sang his heart out on it. At one point during the session the right speaker burst into flames, which none of us had ever seen before. How's that for a sign?"
Damn..
VIDEO: The Game ft. Chris Brown & VA- "Better On The Other Side" MJ Tribute
"I got the bad news about MJ and I called Game, since I know he was a fan of MJ also. He said " I gotta pay my respects. I'm doing a tribute song!" My first thoughts were to edit a tribute video from Taydoe TV. When he came up with this brilliant idea, it was only right to collaborate and direct a video to accompany the song. I sent one camera to the hospital, one camera to the house and one camera to the studio to ensure we cover all avenues on this day. During the editing process, the footage was so monumental in the sense that everyone was together and enjoying each other's love for MJ. I enjoyed the process of directing this Tribute video and feel honored to be a part of history.
"We love you MJ!! You will never be forgotten." - Taydoe [Video Director]
Ladies' Fashion: Balmain Leather Biker Jacket
Balmain, the authority in AMAZING jackets and more, has included this biker jacket in their Fall/Winter '09 lineup. Check out the chain, strap and zipper detailing.. This is going to go for over $10,000. To be spotted on Rihanna & Beyonce..
VIDEO: Game says Michael Jackson Tried to End Beef with 50 Cent
"We Are the World" and "Heal the World" were undoubtedly two of Michael Jackson's greatest songwriting and humanitarian achievements. But if MJ had been able to cool off the tension between 50 Cent and the Game, as the California rapper claims he attempted to a few years back, then Jackson could have won the Nobel Peace prize. He certainly would have earned it.
Game told MTV News that during his beef with 50, which began in 2005, Jackson actually called the Compton MC and offered to play peacekeeper between the two former friends. -MTV
VIBE Magazine Shutting Down
"Vibe magazine, the urban-music magazine founded in 1993 by Quincy Jones, is the latest victim of the media recession. A source with knowledge of the situation tells DailyFinance that the staff has learned the magazine is ceasing publication, and assistants in the offices of editor in chief Danyel Smith and publisher Edgar Hernandez confirmed the news. No further information was immediately available. Messages left for Smith, Hernandez and Vibe Media CEO Steve Aaron were not immediately returned."Vibe enjoyed significant success in the late '90s and early part of this decade as hip hop and R&B became the nation's predominant forms of pop music. But in recent years the title has fallen on hard times under its new owner, the Wicks Group, which bought it in 2006. In February, it reduced its circulation and publishing frequency, cut salaries and moved employees to a four-day workweek to save money." -via
VIDEO: DJ Semtex Interviews Bun B at The Glastonbury Festival
Bun talks on:
*Working with Dizzee Rascal
*Michael Jackson
*Drake and his role on 'So Far Gone'.
*Hitting the streets of the UK.
MIXTAPE: Trey Songz- Anticipation
"Musically, I'm currently in a creative space like no other. I feel as though whenever a mic is put in front of me, I can do no wrong. At a time in the music industry where album sales are low, fans are fickle, inconsistent, or more into the various songs than they are the particular artist, I feel that I must give u a reason to love me. Embed in you a desire to love me and an appreciation for the music. I must show you that not only do I LOVE what I do but I also do it well.
"The creation of ANTICIPATION began after I presented READY to my label the first time. I just started recording on my days off and the music felt great and decided that I'd rather share the music than let it sit and be idle. This is music without politics, without creative boundaries."
-Trey Songz
"The creation of ANTICIPATION began after I presented READY to my label the first time. I just started recording on my days off and the music felt great and decided that I'd rather share the music than let it sit and be idle. This is music without politics, without creative boundaries."
-Trey Songz
Cam'ron - You The Baddest x Professional x We Here Now
Off Cam'ron & DJ Drama's mixtape "Boss of All Bosses" coming soon! All tracks are "No DJ!"Monday, June 29, 2009
Supra Skytop II Sample- Red Leather
The Agenda tradeshow next month will feature Supra’s official unveiling of their latest Skytop model, but it looks like you won’t have to wait. Pictured above (and after the jump) is a sample of the Supra Skytop II. This one is in bright red leather with a white midsole. It has the same Air Jordan VI-like tongue that you can vaguely make out of the Supra-issued teaser pic, plus a series of horizontal stitches and piping on the underlay.
VIDEO: 2009 BET Awards Performances
Jay-Z - D.O.A.
Ne-Yo Michael Jackson Tribute
Beyonce- Ave Maria
Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain- Blame It Travis Barker and Snoop come out too..
Drake x Lil' Wayne & Young Money- Best I Ever Had & Every Girl
Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo & Fabolous- She Got Her Own
Keri Hilson- Turnin Me On/Knock You Down
Jamie Foxx intro
New Edition Jackson 5 Tribute
Jeremih- Birthday Sex [Pre-Awards Show]
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sway- The King Full Stop [MJ Tribute]
UK rapper Sway does a heartfelt tribute to the KingDOWNLOAD/LISTEN
"I believe he never left and he will never leave
"Never been a legend that's lived, and could forever breathe
"Never been a martyr that fought, and could forever bleed
"Never been leader that walked, that could forever lead
"God'll give him to us, same God'll take him from us
"Now he's in his rightful place, 'cause he was so heavenly"
VIDEO: "This Is Jim Jones" Documentary Preview [15 min]
Clips from Jim/Dame Dash's documentary "This is Jim Jones," in stores this Tuesday.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Infamous Filipino Inmates Perform another Michael Jackson Dance Tribute! Amazing!
"Michael Jackson's spirit lives on inside a Filipino jail.
"Tourists flocked to the prison in Cebu, south of Manila, Saturday for an elaborate tribute performed by hundreds of inmates in orange prison garb who became an Internet sensation in 2007 for their jailhouse "Thriller" performance.
"The original performance - featuring 1,500 inmates in matching prison uniforms doing Jackson's famous 1982 routine - has been viewed more than 24 million times on YouTube.
"Even as a kid, he was already my idol," said Crisanto Nieri, 38, who danced Jackson's part in 'Thriller' in the performance and is serving seven years on drug charges.
"The original dance began as a exercise routine for the jail birds.
"The inmates dedicated the tribute performance to Jackson's family.
"They also performed 'Ben' and 'We Are the World' for the 700 spectators who watched from a second-floor hallway overlooking the prison yard." -NY Daily News
Here's the 2007 Thriller Remake
Jordan Spizike Black/Varsity Red-Cement Grey
Heat! Some early pics of the upcoming Jordan Spizike.. The usual side netting that came from the Jordan 5 was replaced with the mesh from the Jordan 4. Also, the “Spike” print that hit the toe cap and back of the sneaker has been replaced with a more familiar elephant print. To finish off the cosmetic transformation, Jordan Brand speckled part of the midsole and the “wings”. Coming February 2010
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Game ft. Chris Brown, Diddy, Polow Da Don, Mario Winans, Usher, Boyz II Men "Better On The Other Side" (Tribute To MJ)
I don't hear Usher or Polow Da Don on this but DJ Skee says that's who's on the track so take it up with him!
Louis Vuitton Men's Ready To Wear Spring 2010
Having been the center of a strong collaborative year in 2009, Louis Vuitton on the backs of Marc Jacobs and men’s wear studio director Paul Helbers pull out all the stops to offer a fun and innovative collection for the spring which features both style and function. Inspired by what is seemingly a popular theme, New York’s world of messengers lends its aesthetic through various bright offerings. Various bags in different shapes and sizes are also seen. All in all, it looks as though LV will carry on with its momentum as of late.Rolling Stone Plans Special Publication Devoted to Michael Jackson
The timing of Michael Jackson’s death, happening on a Thursday, meant that it would not be covered by the current issues of the weekly and bi-weekly celebrity, entertainment and music magazines for which it would be major news. Rolling Stone magazine’s summer double issue is hitting newsstands on Friday, so to report on Michael Jackson the magazine is planning “a special tribute ‘bookazine,’” said Mark Neschis, a spokesman for the Rolling Stone parent in New York, Wenner Media.
It will be only the second such publication under the Rolling Stone banner, he added, after one devoted to Barack Obama.
The publication devoted to Mr. Jackson will come out on July 10, Mr. Neschis said, with a print run of 450,000 copies. (The Obama bookazine sold 300,000 copies, three times as many as Wenner expected it would, he added.) There will be more than 100 pages with “lots of original reporting, original features,” Mr. Neschis said, at a cover price of $9.99. -NY TimesRS.com's Michael Jackson Hub
50 Cent- "Where Are You" & "Respect It Or Check It Nigga"
Off 50's new mixtape "Forever King" coming July 3rdWhere You Are (Michael Jackson Tribute): Download/Listen
Respect it or Check it Nigga: Download/Listen
VIDEO: Fabolous Interview
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Fab talks about his upcoming album, Loso's Way and Paul Cain freestyles. from Brocollicity
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Remembering MJ
VIDEO: Michael Jackson 1995 MTV VMAs Performance
Michael Jackson performing his medley of Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, The Way You Make Me Feel, Scream, Beat It, Black Or White and Billie Jean, Dangerous and You Are Not Alone on the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.
The 1995 MTV Video Music Awards aired live in September 7, 1995, honoring the best music videos from June 16, 1994 to June 15, 1995. The show was hosted by Dennis Miller at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.Michael Jackson's Scream music video got an award for Best Dance Video, Best Choreography in a Video and Best Art Direction in a Video.
K-Swiss Light College Jacket
Following the current trend of shiny windbreakers, this K-Swiss jacket has a lightweight shell with a velour lining and taffeta (read: “silky stuff”) in the sleeves. The stripes on the hem and inside collar give the piece that little extra touch of flavor.CLICK here to BUY IT NOW at KSwiss.com, $180
VIDEO: Nas & Damian Marley Distant Relatives EPK
NAS & DAMIAN "JR GONG" MARLEY DISTANT RELATIVES preview from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
Shot by Nabil Elderkin (Kanye’s Paranoid, Champion, Welcome to Heartbreak, Throw Some D’s parody, plus Common’s The Game, The People..)
Shaq Just Traded to Cavaliers
"The Phoenix Suns have traded Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick and cash, according to a Yahoo! Sports report."The deal, one day before the NBA draft, had been rumored for months. The 37-year-old O'Neal had one year left on his contract with the Suns.
"The Suns acquired O'Neal from Miami in February 2008. He averaged 17.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game last season and appeared in his 15th All-Star game." Source
Plus, it's reported that Shaq found out he was traded on twitter..
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
VIDEO: S.A.S.- Today
Look who it is.. Streets All Salute aka the ex-Euro-Dips! Street video for S.A.S "Today" off of the new mixtape Eurogang Volume 2 available now..
oldie
Wu Chamber Music Album Cuts
Might be jumping the gun here since I had a quick listen to thins.. but what the fck happened to Wu Tang? GZA & Method Man are nowhere to be found.. thus this is not a Wu Tang album.. A compilation of sorts, maybe, but a Wu album?Nevertheless, the members who were present held it down so here are a few cuts that havent been leaked yet-- take a listen..
Download/Listen:
Raekwon, Cormega & Sean Price- Radiant Jewels
Ghostface Killah, RZA & Havoc- Evil Deeds
Ghostface Killah & Tre Williams- I Wish You Were Here
Inspectah Deck, Sadat X & U-God- Sound The Horns
Previous Leaks:
Raekwon, Kool G Rap & MOP- Ill Figures
Ghostface Killah ft. AZ & Inspectah Deck- Harbor Masters
Raekwon, Cormega & Sean Price- Radiant Jewels
Ghostface Killah, RZA & Havoc- Evil Deeds
Ghostface Killah & Tre Williams- I Wish You Were Here
Inspectah Deck, Sadat X & U-God- Sound The Horns
Previous Leaks:
Raekwon, Kool G Rap & MOP- Ill Figures
Ghostface Killah ft. AZ & Inspectah Deck- Harbor Masters
VIDEO: Sean Paul- So Fine
1st single from his 4th album entitled Imperial Blaze which is set to be released on August 18th..
VIDEO: All Access DVD- Styles P & Sheek Louch Uncut
STYLES P drops some inside info on the game and where he is today. Helping the newest members of the D- Block family and describes what it took for him to get where he is today..
We talked to the most elusive member of D-BLOCK. Sheek Louch as he talks about Biggie, PDiddy, Nas ruffryders and more!!
VIDEO: Ciara Giant Magazine Photo Shoot [Behind the Scenes]
Cici talks about her "Fantasy," embracing her womanhood, her sensuality and giving her fans what they want....
Mashup DJ Girl Talk Deconstructs One Of His Songs
Click the picture for a better view* Correction: "C.R.E.A.M." is sampled from 2:29-3:12 and "Go!" from 2:19-3:24, not the other way around.
Pittsburgh-based computer maestro Girl Talk (known to the IRS as Gregg Gillis) has turned the cut-and-paste process into a jams-packed jigsaw puzzle. His latest album, Feed the Animals (released digitally in June with hard copies out September 23), brims with 300 song snippets in just over 50 minutes (compared to around 250 in his previous effort). "People want to see the bar raised," Gillis says. Below, a beat-by-beat breakdown of a single track.
VIDEO: 50 Cent Says Before I Self Destruct is "Close to Perfect"
"I feel like my album is as close to perfect as it's gonna get," 50 told MTV News last week. "I'm reaching the point to where if I have to continue to write it, I'll be overkilling it. That's why I gave myself other writing assignments, like the War Angel [mixtape], like the '90s [tape] Sincerely Southside Part 2 and our actual G-Unit mixtape I'm doing with [Lloyd] Banks and [Tony] Yayo." via MTV
VIDEO: Mams Taylor ft. Bobby V. & Snoop Dogg- Girl Gotta Girlfriend
New video from UK rapper Mams Taylor ft. Bobby V & Snoop Dogg
Brequet Classique Complications Watch: Jazz Band
Thinking and working in four dimensions, generations of Breguet watchmakers have driven their art to new heights turning out minute repeaters, perpetual calendar watches and tourbillon designs. Two patent, for instance, protect Breguet's most recent developments in perpetual calendar design. Visit Breguet
This isn't on their site yet.. No word on price or retail locations. This was displayed at Art Basel.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Throwback Album: No ID - Accept Your Own & Be Yourself (The Black Album)
Prior to the release of this album, No I.D. had already proven his production skills by being Common's DJ, and can credit songs like "i used to love h.e.r." and "resurrection" to his resume. On his debut album, he along with partner Dug Infinite both take the listener on a 15 track odyssey, offering diverse beats with uplifting rhymes by seasoning tracks with 5% nation of Islam ideologies.
VIDEO: Big Boi Talks About is Upcoming Album
Outkast's Big Boi sat down with iHipHop to discuss his upcoming album Sir Lucious Leftfoot Son Of Chico Dusty. The album consists of 16 brand new songs that are mostly funk-based. The album will have features from T.I., Too $hort, George Clinton, Andre 3000, Raekwon & Mary J Blige. Big Boi also lets us in on a classic story involving the tour bus, a groupie and her Army Sergeant father following closely behind them. He also informed us that his infamous stripper pole is no longer in use… and that he has upgraded to a full on cat walk - vital information to any true Big Boi fan. Check it out!
Alden x Context Tanker Boots
So allow us to tell you about Alden + Context Tanker Boots, a new line of handmade, damn-near indestructible boots, the likes of which haven't been made since World War II.
We mean that literally: the design was last used to outfit American soldiers' feet during the Second World War (and World War I before that). In other words, these should get you through your morning commute—whether dodging enemy fire or the occasional spilled latte. And while shoe nerds will geek out over the details—the skin on the toes is hand-stitched; each pair takes 78 days to make—you'll just appreciate having some handsome (and surprisingly comfortable) new footwear for your summer adventures.
Of course, that's what happens when one of America's oldest shoemakers (Alden) teams up with one of America's coolest stores (Context). For now, only 37 pairs are available, though reinforcements might be on their way.
Available now here
Theory11 Bee Stingers Playing Cards
Playa cards right! Shout out to Brooklyn's own World Series of Poker Champ, Dwyte Pilgrim [check the stats]!So whats so special about these cards?
Stinger borders were originally developed by the US Playing Card Company as a countermeasure against card cheating. The fade to white border looks ultra-smooth, elegant, and simple. The creative team at Theory11 recognized the potential for Bee® Stingers and decided to pursue the printing of the classic design in their original format. Historically reserved only for the world’s finest casinos, the Bee® Stinger playing cards are now available to the public for the first time in history - printed on the finest Aristocrat stock. Grab yours now at the Theory11 online store.
Flight Club NYC Opens 3rd Location - Vintage POLO Collection
This weekend, popular consignment sneaker shop, Flight Club, opened its third New York location, on the border of Soho and Nolita. While Flight Club originally only offered sneaker consignment, the Lafayette location takes the idea one step further by offering a selection of vintage apparel. According men.style.com, most of the apparel “is vintage Polo Ralph Lauren, especially from the early nineties, including Polo Sport, Polo Bear, Polo Tech, and Polo Outdoorsman . No surprise, since it’s long been the gold standard for sneakerheads of all ages (not to mention guys nostalgic for long-lost high school gear). Other brands are limited but include the North Face, Prada, Supreme, Starter, and Patagonia, and, of course, a huge assortment of highly prized sneakers. “The idea is to be the ultimate closet for guys that are into this stuff,” says Flight Club’s Sky Gellatly.”
267 Lafayette Street @ Prince St [old "Clientele" shop]
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