Blunted On Reality

Tracks of the day

2010-04-09T07:25:00.000-07:00

Once again, J. Cole is on the song, but this dude Miguel steals the spotlight with his singing. It's his song, but of course if an up and coming rap phenomenon is on it, it must be check out. The beat is very laid back and mellow, but the kick and drum are what make it, and the melody flows well too. So go ahead & check it!

Miguel ft. J.Cole – All I Want Is You

Though this song was off G.O.O.D music artist, Consequence's mixtape, *Cons TV Presents: Movies On Demand*,(which dropped in February), this song deserves more than one look. And might as well check out the mixtape as well.Listen up!

Abstract Mentality

2010-04-05T07:37:00.000-07:00

When the painting gets tough, make photographs. The graffiti legend FUTURA 2000 is well known for his moves behind the paint brush, but he also a well known photographer, for those who are true fans. Online blog/website Graffuturism puts a focus onto the graffiti legend that is and more importantly puts into perspective FUTURA’s eye as a photographer. In a recent interview with Graffuturism, Futura 2000 discusses how photography affected has integrated into his visual communication. It goes to show how one's own personal green thumb can develop into a a whole hand. Check it!

Check Mate?

2010-04-05T07:17:00.000-07:00

What do you do when Hip Hop's best rap freshmen class, a soon to be freshman and Hip hop's most lyrical rapper in the game (underrated) are put in one spot? Yes ladies and germs, they have created a supergroup called All City Chess Club. The super group, which consists of Asher Roth, B.o.B., The Cool Kids, Charles Hamilton, Blu, Diggy Simmons, J. Cole and Wale, might be featured on Lupe's "I'm Beaming" remix, so I've heard. They all most definantly have flow, and one of the youngest, Diggy Simmons, is catching up with the upperclassmen.

Track of the day

2010-04-03T21:35:00.000-07:00

You know that Alicia Keys song with Drake on the background vocals? Well Joe Budden took the mellow beat and spat all over it with his vicious venom lyrics! Okay, not real but its worth a listen. Check it!

DOWNLOAD: Joe Budden – Unthinkable Freestyle

Vlog

2010-04-01T16:27:00.001-07:00

To be continued..

2010-03-22T19:21:00.000-07:00

Since the third and fourth episodes of How to make it in America are unavailable, here go the 5th and 6th. Check IT !

Can I save you, from you?

2010-03-19T21:07:00.000-07:00

Drake is slowly coming back with his Heartbreak Drake flow, kind of his alter ego to rap. His RnB tracks are deep and his lyrics make the song. This reference track for Jamie Foxx, Fall for your type, is a perfect example. This new one is only a verse from the Jamie Foxx version, but its great. Check it!

Drake- Fall for your type

Track Of The Day

2010-03-19T20:39:00.000-07:00

"The sheets are stained with memories of your soft kiss."

City And Colour is an acoustic/folk band I was introduced to this month. Dallas Green is the music genius behind all this mojo folk talk. He is who creates these dynamically gentle and vulnerable masterpieces. One of my favorites is ' Like Knives'. The words to this song really pierce through emotions, especially when you can relate. Check it!

City And Colour - Like Knives

Fresh Meat

2010-03-02T20:16:00.000-08:00

So last years cover for XXL freshman edition really lived it up! They were all great, & most gave me a peice of their music that year. Such as Wale, Blu, Ace Hood, Curren$y, Mickey Factz, Cory Gunz, and my favorite Kid Cudi. Everyone of those freshman had are nice. This year I really don't know. Can they live up to the sophmores? My favorite this yea are Wiz, Big Sean & of course J Cole.

G.O.O.D Music

2010-03-02T19:47:00.000-08:00

Big Sean x Mr. Hudson, two of Kanye's proteges off this label. This song " Way out" is crazy, literally and figuratively. Big Sean's lyrics tell a good story, and Mr.Hudson's catchy hook/ melody tune into the beat altogether.

Big Sean ft Mr.Hudson - Way out

Change Clothes & Go

2010-03-02T19:11:00.000-08:00

Fall 2010 | Mathias Lauridsen for Witchery

Track Of The Day

2010-02-28T18:17:00.000-08:00

Time is only wasting; so why wait for eventually? - Alicia Keys

This is a strong soulful song, reminds me some what of Mary J. & Sade, for some odd reason. Even though Drake is only on background vocals, Alicia really doesn't need any other help. On the other hand the beat and lyrics are so genuine & powerful. This track brings "love" back to life. Check it!

UNDFTD - Spring 2010 Collection

2010-02-26T20:28:00.000-08:00

The team over at UNDFTD will be releasing the first delivery of their Spring 2010 Collection tomorrow, February 27th, at all US UNDFTD Chapter Stores as well as their web store. In addition to the pieces that we’ve come to expect from UNDFTD every season that includes t-shirts and caps, the brand has expanded it’s cut and sew portion to include button up Oxford shirts as well as new jackets inspired by the world of sports. UNDFTD will also be releasing a number of new styles of caps this Spring 2010 Season including a five-panel cap and snapback mesh cap. Make sure you drop by one of the UNDFTD locations to pick up the new collection this Saturday or visit their web store.

thanks freshmag

Epic Goosebumps

2010-02-25T14:23:00.000-08:00

The remix to this song is incredibly incredible. Seriously, the 808 drums make the original song, but in this one you can really feel how the drums are so epic and make the song so great. Every aching pound contributes to the powerful lyrics. Sheesh! They really killed it in this one.Why isnt Kanye West in many of his videos? The original song was off his 2008 album, but the video keeps us wondering for what's next. It's visually stunning video from the hitmaker. Check it !

KANYE WEST "Coldest Winter" Directed by: NABIL "ITUNES link below" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Nabil previously directed Kanye’s “Paranoid” and “Welcome to Heartbreak” videos, but he feels this one was the most challenging of all his collaborations with the rapper. He tells MTV:

“It’s pretty minimalistic,” he said. “It’s slow and very visual. I just wanted to catch the vibe of the song and not get too literal. Because the lyrics are very close to Kanye and go much deeper than the video goes, obviously hearing the song you know it’s very emotional.”

A Cruise Down Reality Road

2010-02-23T15:05:00.000-08:00

Well from the first two episodes I got an idea of what this new journey of making it in America is about. The second episode on the other hand gives you a great understanding of what's coming. The New Series How To Make It In America is full of surreal determination. It's mainly about dudes trying to make it big, while still living small. A FIT drop-out and a good friend of his are trying to make a jean line, "Crisp", based off of retro 1970s designer jeans. The theme song is catchy and smooth, which is what really pulled me in. If you watch it Kid Cudi doesn't have much screen time; the show is still a must watch. Plus a free mixtape to listen to afterward. Check it !

How To Make It In America (The Mixtape)

Subliminaly rad!

2010-02-21T20:03:00.000-08:00

DatNewCudi.com: Memories - David Guetta Feat. Kid Cudi from DP on Vimeo.

I am L.A.S.E.R.S

2010-02-21T18:40:00.000-08:00

The L.A.S.E.R.S. Manifesto

To Every Man, Woman & Child…

1. We want an end to the glamorization of negativity in the media

2. We want an end to the status symbols dictating our worth as individuals.

3. We want a meaningful and universal education system.

4. We want substance in the place of popularity.

5. We will not compromise who we are to be accepted by the crowd.

6. We want the invisible wall that separate by wealth, race & class to be torn down.

7. We want to think our own thoughts.

8. We will be responsible for our environment.

9. We want clarity & truth from our elected officials or they should move aside.

10. We want love not lies.

11. We want an end to all wars. Foreign & domestic (violence).

12. We want an end to the processed culture of exploitation, over-consumption & waste.

13. We want knowledge, understanding & peace.

14. WE WILL NOT LOSE BECAUSE WE ARE NOT LOSERS, WE ARE LASERS!!!

Lasers are the opposite of losers. Lasers are shining beams of light that burn through the darkness of ignorance. Lasers shed light on injustice and inequality. Losers stand by and let things happen. Lasers act and shape their own destinies. Lasers find meaning and direction in the mysteries all around them. Lasers stand for love and compassion. Lasers stand for peace. Lasers stand for progression. Lasers are revolutionary. Lasers are the future.

We’re not losers…We are L.A.S.E.R.S.!!!

Love always shines every-time remember 2 smile!

-LF

PS: Excuse the lateness

Tracks Of The Day

2010-02-19T20:40:00.001-08:00

Polanxx is a local rapper from Perth Amboy, NJ. He recently dropped a mixtape and the intro is ridiculous ! Check it! He also has two other mixtapes, & they are also heat, but his latest one is my favorite. My favorite has to be "In Jersey", since almost everything in that track I can relate to and know what he is talking about. He speaks the truth!

Polanxx - Rise Of The Rebel

Both Joell Ortiz and Novel are two rising artists. Joell packs the rhymes, while Novel hits the beats and hooks. I saw it as them fueling off each others creativity. "Stressful" is my favorite off this tape, and is surly a preview to Joell's album Free Agent. This is a mixtape with raw, well developed and thoughtful group of songs. Check it!

Defying The Predictable

Winter is still here

2010-02-19T20:33:00.000-08:00

Label Rag: Chevignon A/W 09 ‘Legend’ collection

& Here it goes..

2010-02-19T20:24:00.000-08:00

J. Cole is making moves, & is making moves fast. For those who have never heard about this dude, he is an up and coming rapper on Jay z's label Roc Nation. Other than that go listen to J.Cole's mixtape The Warmup to see how his flow works. And while you're at it listen to his latest freestyle " Knock On Wood." He raps on Common’s Go instrumental. This dude has yet to disappoint me. Check it & download it now !

J.Cole - Knock on wood

Upper Playground x Quentin Tarantino

2010-02-19T20:03:00.000-08:00

Inglorious Bastards was one of the most epic films of 2009, or maybe even all time. Upper Playground adds their own art form to create THE LOST ART OF INGLORIOUS BASTARDS. These grueling, yet entertaining pieces of art are based off the movie, and as for those who saw the movie, know it was harsh . I appreciate the complexity of these paintings. To include, this collection of art will be auctioned off for $300 in Los Angeles, California. Sales will benefit Haiti Earthquake Relief on behalf of the Red Cross.

The Coming

2010-02-19T19:48:00.000-08:00

The Gorillaz ! Need I say more, haha, of course. They are one of my all time favorite bands; probably my only favorite virtual band thus far. Their new album, Plastic Beach, will be dropping on March 9,2010. This piece of work will include Snoop Dogg, Little Dragon, Mos Def, Lou Reed, De La Soul and more. Do your self a favor and CHECK IT OUT ! Oh, and even if you don't like alternative rock, or any kind form of rock, this album will have plenty of alternative hip hop, which is real dop.

P.S : Tracklist Below.

1. Orchestral Intro (featuring Sinfonia ViVA)
2. Welcome To The World Of The Plastic Beach (feat. Snoop Dogg & Hypnotic Brass Ensemble)
3. White Flag (feat. Kano, Bashy & The National Orchestra For Arabic Music)
4. Rhinestone Eyes
5. Stylo (feat. Bobby Womack & Mos Def)
6. Superfast Jellyfish (feat. Gruff Rhys & De La Soul)
7. Empire Ants (feat. Little Dragon)
8. Glitter Freeze (feat. Mark E Smith)
9. Some Kind Of Nature (feat. Lou Reed)
10. On Melancholy Hill
11. Broken
12. Sweepstakes (feat. Mos Def & Hypnotic Brass Ensemble)
13. Plastic Beach (feat. Mick Jones & Paul Simonon)
14. To Binge (feat. Little Dragon)
15. Cloud Of Unknowing (feat. Bobby Womack and Sinfonia ViVA)
16. Pirate Jet

Pac Div x The Cool Kids - Shutup

2010-02-19T19:39:00.000-08:00

After watching this teaser, it actually makes me want to watch the real video. The concept and the whole idea of this teaser is dope. I've been wanting to see the Cool Kids and Pac Div work together for a while. What suck's is I still have to wait, haha. Check it !

Pac Div - "Shut Up" Music Video Coming Soon Teaser from MCM on Vimeo.

Excuse the inconvenience

2010-02-19T19:12:00.000-08:00

This collection caught my eye.British lable John Smedley gives us a light look for thus spring/summer. The crisp colors and the vibrant combination of colors make it killer. Though is it simple and the, simplicity is truly key.

John Smedley S/S 2010 lookbook

Kid Cudder - Pursuit of Happiness

2009-12-22T17:42:00.001-08:00

Track Of The Day

2009-12-05T17:55:00.000-08:00

It ain't over till' the fat lady sings, and I'm guessing Hova is that fat lady, haha. His song It's over is deep & really made me think of what he was saying. His lyrics hit me, as they always do. This sounds like a joint he would of made back in the days, when he was with ROC. Plus, the soulful chorus is ridiculously tight. Seriously, check it !

Killer Time

2009-11-22T16:27:00.000-08:00

A brand new POV, along with a new mixtape. Tyga is getting better, and lyrically smarter each mixtape he drops. This time around, Tyga's Black Thoughts mixtape, isn't as up to par as his last few, but no doubt it is better than most mixtapes that have dropped this fall/winter.Check it!

Download Mixtape | Provided by DatPiff.com

Tracks Of The Day

2009-11-12T19:37:00.001-08:00

Kanye West has a new, non autotune tune and it's worth hearing. But it's just a freestyle, so it talks for itself. Check it!

Kanye West – I’m So Appalled

Lupe F. has really been freestyling a lot at his shows. There are a couple in mind that you should check out. But there's this buzz about him being the second best rapper, but not being able to f**k with Eminem. Which is datebly true. Check it !

Lupe Fiasco Freestyles

UNUSED 2009 Fall/Winter Lookbook

2009-11-12T19:25:00.000-08:00

Haha, this is by far my favorite. The old man is probably the raddest 40+ year old I have ever seen. Check it !

It's been a while

2009-11-12T19:15:00.000-08:00

Mike Posner has recently dropped a new mixtape, One foot out of the door, and has really out done the first one in my opinion. The cover is so crazy & delusional, yet eye catching and extemely creative. Though it's only his second mixtape, it includes Saigon, Freddie Gibbs, Big Sean, Bun B, KiD CuDi and more. If you really want to get the whole Posner experience, take a listen to the take & tell me what you think.

Track Of The Day

2009-10-31T21:22:00.000-07:00

This song comes from one of the dopest mixtapes of the year, The Kid Daytona’s Come Fly With Me. Featuring Mickey Factz, Kardinal Offishall, Bun B & Amanda Diva, just to name a few; with production from 6th Sense, The Government, Cook Classics, Double O, Jet Audio. Check it!

The music's for the sad man

2009-10-23T20:39:00.000-07:00

Let's see where I start, as some know now, Mr.Hudson is making is way up the music scene, along with his G.O.O.D Music folks. Not only is he coming up with his own kind of flow, but he has been brung up with big names like Jay-z on his album BP3. Now Mr.Hudson will have his own album to worry about, and in my opinion it is a real official classic. I've heard some of it, and I recommend you listen to "There will be tears" and "Time". They are really killer, and so is this new artist. More of a Indie Rock look but elements of Pop, Contemporary R&B and Alternative hip hop as well. Will be released December 1, 2009. Please, check it !

3Sixteen’s Fall/Winter 2009 Collection

2009-10-17T20:35:00.001-07:00

Tracks of the day

2009-10-17T19:42:00.000-07:00

A change for is usual by Lupe. This dope NEW Lupe Fiasco and it's called "Solar Midnite" off the upcoming New Moon motion picture soundtrack. The rock element of the song is immediately introduced to the listener. In my eyes, Lupe really kills it throughout the song, beginning to end. Listen, and Enjoy.

Youtube: Lupe Fiasco - Midnight

This is my favorite Wale track, thus far. The D.C based rapper is a new addition to Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Rihanna brings this one alive, and puts her own touches as well, even though it is a sample from an unknown track on her new still in the works album. But speaking of albums, this song will definatly be on Wale's Attention Deficit which is due out November 10th.

Adiidas or Jordans?

2009-10-17T19:27:00.000-07:00

We all know Michael Jordan is the greatest to touch a basketball, but can his son live up to the hype? Marcus Jordan, a freshman at the University of Central Florida, won’t be wearing adidas Basketball footwear all season long like the rest of his teammates during his first year on the UCF Basketball Team. His college team has been sponsored by adidas for the past few years, but Marcus will wear Air Jordans. “It’s a level of importance with the Jordan Brand and my family,” Marcus Jordan said . “It’s no disrespect to adidas. I have a high level of respect for adidas, but I’m going to be wearing Jordan shoes. I’m wearing the adidas uniform and all my other UCF gear is adidas, but the shoes are going to be Jordan Brand.”

Track of the day.

2009-10-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

This band, Explosions in the sky, are the first band I've heard of who are an instrumental post-rock band. Their name is kinda dope, and their style of music is even more creative. The actual track of the day is named, Your hand in mine. Yea I know sounds cheesy, but it's better than you what you think. The guitars play a major role in all their songs, but I think they really kill it in this one. You'll know what I mean if you jam to this song a couple times. Check it.

You tube: Explosions in the sky - Your Hand In Mine

Act like you chillin'

2009-10-04T10:37:00.000-07:00

Pac Div as we know it today consists of brothers Mibbs and Like, and their friend BeYoung. They launched an online campaign and generated an enormous buzz with their 2006 mixtape, Sealed for Freshness: The Blend Tape. The group's penchant for lyricism and infectious beats earned them a spot on Two Tones Production roster, readying Pac Div to make some noise in '09 with their upcoming debut, Grown Kid Syndrome. This will be one of those moments of not knowing what to expect, but if you have heard the mixtape you know you'll be expecting some raw influences by OutKast & Pharcyde, which are real dope groups as well. Check out their latest mixtape.

Datpiff: Pac Div Church League Champions

Dreams Or Reality?

2009-10-03T21:03:00.001-07:00

Mishka Fall 2009 Lookbook

Out Of This World-Sneaker Community By Jmanny

2009-09-28T18:48:00.000-07:00

The Air Jordan (black/bright concord-aqua tone) also known as simply the aquas, or air jordan aqua 8's were originally released in February, 1993, & only retailed for $125. Yea only $125 !!The upper of the shoe has a durabuck material, a material similar to nubuck in some ways. They also feature anti-inversion cross straps, poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner sock similar to the Nike Air Huarache. These are said to be the heaviest of all Air Jordans, but trust me when i tell you, you dont really feel any real weight. Also they arent very breatheable, which is another way of saying that the heat from your feet, isnt easily realized from the shoe, which leads to perspiration, which leads to atheletes foot. This might be the reason why Michael Jordan himself suffured from atheletes foot during the 1992-1993 season. During the home games of this season, MJ would make a detour on the way to the stadium & give 4 tickets to the same 4 kids from a rough south side chicago neiborhood. During that time, no sneaker had a such a radical design , there is many things going on at the same time with this shoe. The shoe has 2 cross straps, which is said to symbolize bugs bunnies ears, because during that time the Jordan Brand & Looney toones had some sort of marketing skeeme. So this is why they Air Jordan 8's are sometimes refered to as the "Bunnies". Regardless of all that, this is one of my personal favorite sneakers of all time. You are sure to turn some heads with these on your feet. Peace & Kicks.

On to the next one..

2009-09-28T18:36:00.000-07:00

Marcus Troy has some photos of this incredible new jacket from Nike called the Storm-FIT ACG Steel City Gore-tex. From the pictures I've seen this will keep you ready for whatever comes your way, winter wise. It looks like the price jump between the regular Storm-FIT ACG Steel City jacket and this one shown here is that this one has Gore-tex. The regular one costs just over $300 USD while this one here with Gore-tex costs about $600.

It's pricey, but it is a killer looking jacket!

Nas x Puchbowlblog

2009-09-28T16:38:00.000-07:00

Nas speaks to the Puchbowlblog at the Orange Rock Corps concert in the U.K. about his new collaborative album "Distant Relatives" with Damien Marley, and his next solo project. He then speaks on his absence from “Verbal Intercourse 2″, and says that this is the first time he's hearing about the supposed feature, and when asked about the collaboration with Jay-Z for "Empire State of Mind" he asks the interviewer to move on to the next question.

NAS | LIVE FROM LONDON @ THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL from Roy Thomas on Vimeo.

Aventura and Obama ?

2009-09-27T20:43:00.000-07:00

So I just found out that Aventura will be heading to Washington D.C. on October 13th to perform for “El Presidente” Barack Obama. We all saw Barack brush his shoulders off like Jay-Z, let’s see if he gets his Bachata on with the ‘First Lady’ Michelle Obama. PBS will air their performance on Oct 15th. “Latinos Stand up!”

The moon will iluminate my room, and soon I'm consumed by my doom.

2009-09-20T19:45:00.000-07:00

I've been awaiting for this moment since Summer of 2008. As most of us know Kid Cudi's debut album dropped not to long ago ( September 15 to be exact). I've had some mixed feelings for this dude's music but since two summer's ago I knew he was going to be big. Now that his album is out Im just blown away. Okay not blown, but to admit it's really tight. The only problem is that I wish his lyrics weren't so much as emo rap. But other than that, it's a rad, inspiring, organic piece of work. The beats are just crazy, props to kanye and all other contributers to this album. If you haven't yet, take a listen to the Man On The Moon : The End Of The Day, it's worth it.

Tracks Of The Day

2009-09-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

More Of An Indie Look. The first time I actually heard this song was in the movie Push, which wasn't that good of a movie. On the other hand, this song has a mellow, yet vibrant flow. That line where they say " Fail with consequence, lose with eloquence", has to be one of the gnarliest lines I've heard thus far, I don't why though haha.
Check it out.

Youtube : Notwist - Consequence

Topmam 09 Lookbook

2009-09-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

Topman has been one of my favorites for a while now, check it!

Shepard Fairey x Michael Jordan Poster Series

2009-09-16T19:36:00.000-07:00

If you did not know, Michael Jordan was recently officially inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Shepard Fairey, an iconic graffiti artist (founder of the Obey brand) decided to create yet another masterpiece, haha this is smooth art.

Jay-Z Concert

2009-09-12T06:07:00.000-07:00

This will probably land as one of the best charity concerts thus far!

Above All

2009-09-06T17:21:00.000-07:00

This is a righteous performance by Gnarls Barkley, even thought they are underrated. Cee-lo kills it on almost every song he is on. Don't want to spoil it, but these guys are brilliant. The way how it uses the drum loop on the organ. So minimalist yet powerful. Enjoy.

Track Of The Day

2009-09-06T16:57:00.000-07:00

"People think I changed, just because my appeal is grown".

This is a serious track,and when I say serious, i mean it's one of Drake's darker songs, but it does go in. Real emotion spoken throughout the song. Listen up.

Drake-Fear : Youtube

Stussy Fall 2009 Collection

2009-09-05T18:59:00.001-07:00

Righteous

2009-08-30T20:58:00.000-07:00

Supreme - Fall/Winter 2009 Collection

Laser's Or Loser's ?

2009-08-29T07:37:00.000-07:00

Lupe's 3rd album "Lasers" is set to be released on December 15th 2009! Lasers is an acronym for "Love Always Shines Everytime Remember 2 Smile". Clever right, yea haha that's what I thought too. Personally I cant wait for this to drop, I'll probably get the actual album for the hell of it.

Tracks of the Day

2009-08-25T20:24:00.000-07:00

I recently just came through these two joints, but they undoubtedly deserve tracks of the day, check it.

Youtube : Kid Cudi - That Girl

Youtube: Kid Cudi - Cudi Zone

If looks could kill, then my style might body ya' .

2009-08-21T21:34:00.000-07:00

Now that Loso's way is hitting the airwaves, lets see what The Brooklyn rapper has to say about his music, artist on his latest album and what he is looking foward too.

Sixeart | “Sueñan Las Gallinas Con Ser Humanas” Exhibition Recap

2009-08-21T20:54:00.000-07:00

Though the name 'Hens Dream About Being Human', isn't as catchy as it is in Spanish the art speaks for itself. Hispanic artist Sixeart, features piece's that a give a vision not only to hen's, but to those who have a vision in the first place. To those who don't want to be just human, but I believe for the one's and want surpass their being in life. Understand? If not, just peep the art.

Jay-Z “The Blueprint 3″ Production List

2009-08-21T20:16:00.001-07:00

1. What We Talkin’ About (Feat. Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun) (Produced By Kanye West and No I.D.)

2. Thank You (Produced By Kanye West and No I.D.)

3. D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” (Produced By No I.D.)

4. Run This Town (Feat. Kanye West and Rihanna) (Produced By Kanye West & No I.D.)

5. Empire State of Mind (Feat. Alicia Keys) (Produced By Al Shux)

6. Real as It Gets (Feat. Young Jeezy) (Produced By The Incredibles)

7. On to the Next One (Feat. Swizz Beatz) (Produced By Swizz Beatz)

8. Off That (Feat. Drake) (Produced By Timbaland)

9. A Star is Born (Feat. J. Cole) (Produced By Kanye West and No I.D.)

10. Venus vs. Mars (Produced By Timbaland)

11. Already Home (Feat. Kid Cudi) (Produced By Kanye West)

12. Hate (Feat. Kanye West) (Produced By Kanye West)

13. Reminder (Produced By Timbaland)

14. So Ambitious (Feat. Pharrell) (Produced By The Neptunes)

15. Young Forever (Feat. Mr Hudson) (Produced By Kanye West)

via RapRadar

No ID on the track, let the story begin.

2009-08-17T22:40:00.000-07:00

Want to hear the truth? You can't handle the truth! Haha, here is No ID speaking on what he thinks the reality of hip hop is. He keeps his thoughts blunt, and knows what to say. He knows what being "cool" is.ID goes on to speak about Biggie,Big Daddy Kane,Tupac and Soulja Boy? Nonetheless, watch this, and enjoy.

Another post, another dollar.

2009-08-17T12:08:00.000-07:00

Out Of This World-Sneaker Community By Jmanny

2009-08-12T22:30:00.000-07:00

The Air Jordan Cool Grey 11's, (my favorite pair of air jordans) are being retroed in 2010. Sike, Im just messing with ya, haha. The Cool Grey 11's were released for the first time ever March 3rd 2001, & retailed for $125. The name "Cool Grey" originates from the official color of the shoe. They feature a grey upper , with a grey patent leather, that really makes the shoes stand out. They also feature a clear outsole similar to those of the Space Jam 11's & the Concord 11's. The shoe also features a carbon fiber spring plate, ballistic nylon uppers, a rubber outsole with herringbone traction pattern, quick lace system, carbon fiber sheath and air sole. A great pair of sneakers to wear on the hardwood, or if you just wanna keep it fresh. Jordan Brand , please bring these back. ASAP. Peace & Kicks.

Track Of The Day

2009-08-10T20:10:00.000-07:00

Though The Dream isn't on the hook, that high-pitched hook is sampled from his song 'Fancy'. I've been jamming to this for a while, & it ain't that bad. Check it.

Fabolous feat. Drake - Throw It In The Bag (Remix)

Up's and Down's On Hip Hop Today From Kid Cudi

2009-08-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

And so Mr. Cudi is stating what he thinks about today's world of hip hop. One of the top 5 doing it in the game today?

TI$A Accessories | Cazal 951 and Snapback Caps

2009-08-08T21:24:00.000-07:00

Taz Arnold has released a couple of new accessories through his TI$A label. Bringing back classic 80’s luxury, TI$A outfiited a pair of black and yellow Cazal 951s with an original red and white strap. Simple snapback caps with WEED or BLOW emblazoned up front round out the drop. The caps come in black, white or a mixed colorway. Now available at Choiceisyours.jp

Via HighSnobity

Out Of This World-Sneaker Community By Jmanny

2009-08-08T21:05:00.000-07:00

Dwayne Wade is now a member of the Jordan Brand, thank God. We all know that D-Wade is one of the best basketball players in the game today. Wade was signed with the Converse brand, & I have nothing against the brand, but his signature shoes were terrible. Out of all the shoes he had with the brand, in my opinion the best one was the Converse Wade 2.0, & between me & you, it wasn't that good looking either, haha. Now what great things could we expect from D-Wade & the Jordan brand ? Could it be a signature Wade sneaker like those of Chris Paul (CP3), or Carmelo Anthony ? If we dont get a signature shoe we could atleast see some great colorways, i can already see D-Wade wearing Carmine , Infrared 6's , Bred 11's , Fire red 5's Cherry 12's, or even Bred 13's. Only time will tell, cant wait to see what happens this season. Peace & Kicks.

Out Of This World-Sneaker Community By Jmanny

2009-08-08T15:46:00.000-07:00

Ladies & gentemen, strap on your seat belts, Mr. Nike Air Yeezy himself is collaborating with the Jordan Brand ? Not so much, haha, there had been rumors that Kanye West would be doing a collaboration with the JB & everybody was hoping it was true, I mean come on, he designed Nike Air Yeezy's, imagine what hybrid he could come up with in the Jordan system. Kanye has previously stated that his favorite Air Jordans are the Aqua 8's, so who knows. But for now there is not collaboration, he himself stated in his blog, " I love Nike & I loved creating with them, but there hasn't been a conversation with the Jordan brand". He later went on to say that the Jordan brand & Nike Brand are 2 different companies. That not so true, the JB is sort of a little brother brand to Nike..... So unfortunately for now there is no collaboration, but who says that there wont b in the future.Peace & kicks - Jmanny

2009-08-08T11:35:00.000-07:00

A good pair of sneaks on your feet, always has your cypha complete.

This Is Jim Jones, to talk about the one thing we all love: sneakers. He goes on about old classic names we should all know and love from way back when, and what having a fresh pair on can do for you. He even tries to invite brands to give him a signature shoe. The 'Capo' also throws a little nudge towards Kanye’s Nike Air Yeezy’s. Check it Out. via Complex.

Out Of This World-Sneaker Community By Jmanny

2009-08-07T21:40:00.000-07:00

Seriously Out Of This World

Well as some of you shoes fanatics might now, the beloved Air Jordan 11(XI)-Space Jams, are one of this years retros of the Jordan Brand (JB). The name Space Jams, originate from the 1996 movie Space Jam, because His Airness Michael Jordan, wore them in the film.The shoes feature a black upper, with black patent leather. The Jumpman on the top of the shoe is varsity royal ( blue). The white midsole brings much attention to the shoe & the ICEY bottom , also knows as clear outsole is what makes the shoes wat it is. Sorry to inform some of you hypebeast out there, that this shoe is labeled as Quickstrike, ( if you dont know what that is, your not a real sneaker head & you dont deserve to be wearing these). They have a price tag of $175, & I don't know about you, but Im copin at least 2 pairs.Peace & Kicks - Jmanny

Sometimes my mind wonders away from me.

2009-08-07T19:46:00.000-07:00

Mike Posner and Big Sean Live at SOB 's

Nonnative “Nomad’s Inn” Fall/Winter 2009 Collection Lookbook

2009-08-07T19:18:00.001-07:00

A New Hit !

2009-08-07T19:03:00.000-07:00

Ryan Leslie is that dude, and Rick Ross isn't that bad either, so here's their collab, "Diamonds & Maybachs" . It's something to watch, trust me.

Ryan Leslie x Rick Ross "Maybachs & Diamonds" In-Studio from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Up & coming

2009-08-07T18:53:00.000-07:00

This has to be one of the dopest mixtape's & brand new artist of this year. A new pure sound of music. Mike Posner isn't really known yet, but when he is, his producing skills will get him far. Check out the tape.

Resource : Datpiff

F.B.E.

2009-08-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

My co-producer Usual Suspect and his boy in the back talking about the beginning of the future, haha. We're just getting off the ground with this one. But we will get serious, music is no game, more like a passion. So keep look out for more vids.

myspace.com/forevabeastinentertainment

2009-08-03T21:42:00.000-07:00

I think this is the dopest thing I've seen in a while. Fresh, yet with some serious class. Stussy has worked together with New Era on two wool fedora hats. The hat comes in brown and in khaki and features the New Era logo. The hats are now available at Stussy Direct.

2009-08-03T11:21:00.001-07:00

Dat New New x Complex Mag.

2009-08-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

This ridiculously sick cover for Complex, featuring Kid Cudi will allow him and readers to understand who his creative alter ego is, sort to speak. Out in stores August/September 2009 issue. This peice of art will certainly catch an eye or two. Watch the video and you'll really understand where I'm coming from. Enjoy.

Road Kill

2009-08-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

BMW ZX6 Concept

A rendition to Man On The Moon

2009-08-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

Mr.Solo Dolo is officially becoming an outspacer.This rad song by Kid Cudi is a cut edge experience of what he believes why he is the man on the moon, enjoy.

YouTube: Call me the moon man