Damn!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Stretch Armstrong Remembers a 16 Year Old Named Nasir
Walking back from a shooting in Harlem, we bumped into Stretch Armstrong, right in front of WCKR (!)
That’s the station where he started -in 1990- what would later become the “Stretch and Bobbito Show”, which many consider the best show ever.
The guy NORE used to call “the albino ostrige” recalls a number of great moments and a greater number of (then) unsigned rappers who blazed the show : cats like Jay-Z, Eminem, Big Pun, ODB, Big L, Biggie, and also a 16 y.o kid in shorts named Nasir…
Jay-Z Answers A Beanie Sigel Question @ Montreal Press Conference
Jay-Z answers Beanie Sigel from la rue du hiphop on Vimeo.
“Well, Beanie Sigel at the time, and you can look it up if you like, was driving two Bentleys. With his momma in the sticks and selling 800,000 records, I don’t know what more you can do for somebody. What people choose to do when they attain of success— at some point you have to look in the mirror, and look at yourself. Beanie Sigel had a record deal, a record label, and a clothing line. And never went platinum, ever. I don’t know in the history of rap has anyone done so much with so little. What more can you do for a person at that point. A record deal, that’s normal. A record label and a clothing line. If that’s not pushing a person, shitttt…”
Rakim Talks About Dr. Dre, Aftermath & Why He Left
Rakim talks to Nick Huff for HardKnockTV interview about his current relationship with Dr. Dre (says he last spoke with him a year ago, did a Detox reference for him), why things didn’t work out for him and Dre at Aftermath, why the album “Oh My God” never came out and speaks on his new album “The Seventh Seal”. Check out part two of the comprehensive interview next week.
Friday, October 30, 2009
LL Cool J Remembers JMJ
Seven years ago today, Jam Master Jay was killed on Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica, Queens. His murder remains unsolved. In this two-year-old clip, Cool J reminisces on touring with Jay in the early stages of his career. R.I.P.
Rick Ross Claims He’s the Handsomest Member in Triple C’s
This is Teaser #1 from “The Next 48 Hours With Rick Ross & Triples C’s”, an original web series that goes behind the scenes during the album release week of “Custom Cars & Cycles”.
Lil Wayne Covers Billboard
Given earlier leaks from the project, did you make many changes to the final version?
As of now Rebirth is coming out as a double disc with a [disc of songs] by Young Money. I had to add new cuts because a lot of things leaked, making people think they had an idea of what I was doing with Rebirth and what it would sound like. And I hated that because I never want anybody to think they know what I¹m doing until I present it. So what I did was make it totally different I flipped it.
Does the album still lean toward rock?
Yes, the album is still rock. I play guitar on 80% of the songs and there’s a lot of rock influences and rock beats. I also have Travis Barker on the album. But I don’t want people to think I’m trying to do something I can’t do. Don’t think you’re going to put on the album and hear me screaming and singing . . . Don’t worry about that [laughs]. When people hear me say rock, they may get a little scared like, Oh, God. What is he going to do? When I said I was doing a rock album, it was about doing a freedom thing. This album isn’t hip-hop. When I do my Carter albums, I know I’ve got to rap, I know I’ve got to spit. I know the words I’ve got to say and the subjects I’ve got to talk about. I also know the things I shouldn’t say, the things I shouldn’t talk about. There’s none of those limits on this album. I say what I want, how I want. That’s what this album is: a freedom album. And rock is the avenue that gives you that freedom. I’m just having fun, that’s all. Trust me: People will like these songs. It’s my job to make them love them, but I know for a fact they’ll like them.
Message to Young Black Men from Michael Eric Dyson
In light of the brutal murder of Derrion Albert, we asked Michael Eric Dyson to give some words of encouragement to the misguided young black men of today.
Beanie Sigel Calls Charlamagne Tha God
3:35-4:00 I love the way 50 did with his dawgs. If you look at it, them dudes got more money and more bread than anybody in State Property. Cuz 50 made sure of that. 50 went on tour AND paid them. Not tell them it was a good look for them to be on the tour and things like that. True story, I’m sitting on house arrest and the Young Gunz call my phone cuz Jay-Z is only paying them $1200 a show. And they had to split it.
A MUST LISTEN!
Beanie Sigel Calls Charlamagne Tha God (10/30/09) [38min]
(If this is true story it make these dudes look real shady!)
CD quality track!
Beanie Sigel - What You Talkin Bout (I Ain’t Ya Average Cat) [Dirty CDQ]
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Beanie Sigel - I Ain’t Ya Average Cat (Jay-Z Diss) [Radio Rip]
Ohhh Sh*t!
but the rapper sean called the police on me
cause I was front row at the blue print 3
I just wanted to see him emcee
and reminisce when we was the R O C
but he called on the C O P's
not only that he brought in the F E D's
so thats tellin me F U sig
so F U too yeah F bleek 3
Beanie Sigel - I Ain’t Ya Average Cat (Jay-Z Diss) [Radio Rip]
Doernbecher Nike Air Force 1 Low – Detailed Images
Designed by young culinary enthusiast Bradley Bowlby, the Air Force 1 Low segment of this year’s Doernbecher Charity Collection is looking might tasty. Combining his love for the food and the outdoors, Bradley, a patient at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, incorporates his dog, elks, silverware, and dirtbikes into the model’s ‘camo’ mid-panel print. On top of some cool tongue and heel tab graphics, the model also features surgical stitching, yellow contrast lining, and a green-brown camo outsole. You can support the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital by grabbing a pair of Bradley’s shoes on November 14th, when the collection hits NikeTown.
180g x Nike Sportswear Paris – Tonal Dye Pack
Paris is widely regarded as the fashion capital of the world, so as part of their opening at the ‘Librarie’, Nike Sportswear employed local dyemakers 180g to freshen up some of their lifestyle models. Tonal editions of the Flytop, Tennis Classic, and newcomer Nike Flash look quite sophisticated. Meanwhile, what looks to be a nylon Dunk High in bright turquoise compliments a range of electrically-hewn NSW garb and implies we’ll see a brighter side of this collection, possibly come spring. As for now, the more conservative joints will be dropping next Thursday, November 5th at 180g, with additional pairs to sell at NikeParis.
Air Jordan J Man - Slip On For Boys - Elephant Print
You know how the Air Jordan 1 has been beefed up, strapped up and coloured in every shade of the rainbow? Expect that same treatment for little sneakerheads too with the Air Jordan J Man. It’s basically an elastic strapped AJ1 Low that slips on without the Phat tongue that we’ve grown accustomed to. This one goes with a simple white-on-black colourway that adds some spice in the form of tonal elephant print on the toebox, tongue and heel.
Wale in Copper Nike Foamposite
We knew we’d see this sooner or later and with Wale’s past record of heat on his feet, we are not surprised to see him with the Copper Nike Foamposite on. From our previous post on the Nike Air Foamposite One – Dirty Copper we know they are scheduled for a Spring 2010 release with them hitting stores as soon as late January 2010. But of course with Wale’s hook ups he had them on while performing at last nights Jay Z Blueprint 3 Tour stop in Baltimore.
Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke by Mike Capanni
Aside from the luxurious premium materials, one of the key benefits of Bespoke Nike Air Force 1s is the ability to arrange the colours any way you choose. We’ve seen a ton of both Elephant and Safari prints rolling out of the 21 Mercer St. flagship store, but this might be the craziest thing to leave Nike Sportswear yet. What we’re dealing with here is three distinct Safari prints: grey/grey, grey/yellow and grey/red. The yellow and red sections are buffered by the all grey part, all of which rides a neon yellow MX sole. Take a look at more shots after the jump, then head over to NSW and see if you can create something even crazier.
The-Dream Snitches On Rihanna
“Me and Rihanna, she just cut the last of the two records we did. It’s a record called ‘Rock Star,’ ” the singer-song writer divulged earlier this week, backstage at the Izod Center in New Jersey. “The first record is a record called ‘Hard,’ which features [Young] Jeezy. Both of those records are pretty insane.”
Mary J. Blige Women Center Ribbon Cutting
Last Friday, MJB opened a Women’s Center in her hometown of Yonkers, NY. Partnering with the Westchester Jewish Community Services, the facility was created as a haven for female growth and development.
Shyne Returns To His Birthplace
He’s back in Belize where he spent his formative years. Shyne spent his first hours of true freedom visiting kids at the Princess Youth Royal Hostel to motivate them to walk the right path.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Dc Admiral Sport For Hotel On Rivington
DC has teamed up with the Hotel on Rivington for the DC LIFE Admiral Sport Produced exclusively for the hotel staff. This is the fourth time DC has hooked up the staff with some fresh sneakers. These DC LIFE Admiral Sports have been customized with a laser etch of “HOTEL ON RIVINGTON” on the outsole as well as a red strap that signifies a key color in the Hotel On Rivington. The Admiral Sport is part of the Spring 2010 DC LIFE Collection and will be available beginning in January 2010 at select DC LIFE retailers and the DC Online Store.
NIKE DUNK HI (URBAN HAZE)
From out of the green mist comes Nike's new Urban Haze Dunk Hi. This olive and brown swamp-thang features a lichen-stained swoosh and a muddy brown midsole with a smattering of green speckle. The tongue label reads 'East', aligning it with a slew of other East-pack releases we've seen from Nike this season. Look out for them come December.
Nike Bespoke Air Force 1 by GDP
This is the latest from the Bespoke line, this is the new Nike Bespoke Air Force 1 by GDP. This predominantly purple shoe is made up of canvas, suede, nubuck and 3M material, which all comes together to let us know that the Bespoke line can’t be forgotten about.
Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke by Mayor
Nike Air Force 1 specialist Mayor has just released his 9 month old baby: a Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke in metallic gold/burgundy. Strictly Fitteds did a “Well Worthy” special with Mayor for the match made in Heaven between his Bespokes and Concept store’s New Era fitted in a matching colorway. The Nike AF1 features a full metallic gold leather upper, with a burgundy nubuck swoosh to match the first ever used burgundy nubuck inner lining. Instead of a typical gumsole, the midsole was given the gum treatment, marking Mayor’s creativity. Of course, Mayor put his name on a gold lace plate to finish off the one of a kind shoe.
Nigel Sylvester x Nike 6.0 – Chocolate Mavrk
BMX superstar Nigel Sylvester will be given his own version of the Nike 6.0 Mavrk Mid this month, through a colorway that has been appropriately dubbed ‘Chocolate, but for your feet’. This special Mavrk Mid model pulls out all the stops, featuring gold and black stingray leather Swooshes, alternating ostrich leather/croc skin toe boxes, purple quilted lining, and a translucent toe bumper, the epic detail work does wonders against the shoe’s relatively simple silhouette. The exclusive sneaker is set to drop next week at Dan’s Comp, but don’t expect pairs to be sitting on shelves for too long.
Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke – Tony Baker
21 Mercer constantly has great one-of-one sneakers thanks to their Nike Bespoke studio. Today, Tony Baker stopped by once again to test out the latest zebra material feature that just popped up in the studio. The Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke Zebra by Tony Baker is a real treat, with its full black and white zebra fur material upper. The black suede swoosh goes along nicely with the black leather lace panel, tongue tag, and back heel panel. The clear MX sole just kills it, making this a great shoe for us to look at. Big ups to longtime customer Tony!
Robin Thicke ft. Jay-Z - Me I Play (Snippet)
Sex Therapy, December 8th.
Robin Thicke ft. Jay-Z - Me I Play (Snippet)
Curtis Talks Role in Dead Man Running
50 Cent teams up with Danny Dyer to cause some trouble in crime thriller ‘Dead Man Running.’ In his British movie debut, 50 gives the lowdown on playing a violent gangland loan shark.
DJ Khaled ft. Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross & Drake - Fed Up (Dirty)
Another movie on wax directed by Khaled Khaled. His new album Victory will drop in early 2010.
DJ Khaled ft. Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross & Drake - Fed Up (Dirty)
Im not really feeling this one but give it a listen and judge for yourself!
Flick: Shyne’s Going Back To Belize
YO MY DUDE ROCKING ZIG ZIS!!!!!! Yall prolly dont even know what the hell that is! Do some research!
Curtis on the Power98 Morning Show
50 Cent Talks about his New Album, Being Single, Staying Fit and “Tight,” and the International Appeal of Hip-Hop.
Jay Electronica - Exhibit C
Jay Electronica - Exhibit C (prod. by Just Blaze) [Shade45 Radio Rip] | Usershare
This is really sick!!!
Lil Wayne - No Ceilings (Mixtape)
Download: Lil Wayne - No Ceilings (Mixtape)
01. Swag Surfin’
02. Ice Cream Paint Job
03. D.O.A.
04. Interlude
05. Wasted
06. Watch My Shoes
07. Break Up (feat. Short Dawg & Gudda Gudda)
08. Banned From TV
09. Throw It In The Bag (Remix)
10. I Think I Love Her (feat. Tyga & Shanell)
11. Interlude #2 (feat. Shanell)
12. Wetter
13. I’m Good (feat. T-Streets)
14. Poke Her Face (feat. Jae Millz)
15. Run This Town
16. I Gotta Feeling
17. Outro
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Lil Kim Performance In Switzerland
Here’s the Queen Bee pleasin’ the Europeans a few days ago with a Vanity 6 impersonation and performances of her “Jump Off” and Puff’s “Last Night.”
Dres of Blacksheep - Forever Luvlee
A new solo joint from Dres of Blacksheep off his upcoming project, From The Black Pool of Genius.
Dres of Blacksheep - Forever Luvlee
Game Talks Name Change, Says His “R.E.D.” Album Drops December 8th
On the set of Triple C’s “Gangsta Shit”, Game talks about dropping the “The” from his name and says his R.E.D. album is dropping December 8th (same day as Snoop.)
Twitter Beef ft. Nicki Minaj & Wale (JoeBuddenTV)
On the set of the BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher (airs tonight), Nicki tries to tell Wale & “Ken Budden” she has 250k+ followers because she loves her fans.
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz - I Can Transform Ya
Directed by Joseph Kahn. pretty kool video!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke by Ramon Cerda
Ramon Cerda is the latest consumer to have his Bespoke Air Force Ones displayed on the 21 Mercer Street blog. Ramon, being a NY native, looked to NYC for his inspiration on a design which he calls the “Rotten Apples”. The sneakers consist of a multitude of colors and fabrics which create a pair of Air Force Ones which look completely different on the outer side and inner side of the upper. The frontal of the sneakers consists of red patent leather with red nubuck on the toe-box with green nubuck on the lace panels. The mid-panels on the outer side of the upper feature red croc material while the mid-panels on the inner side of the upper consists of white patent leather. Brown suede is used for the heel panel on the outer side of the upper while white suede is used of the heel panel on the inner side of the upper. The Nike Swoosh’s are also different, with brown leather on the outer side and white leather on the inner side. Lastly is a translucent mid-sole with a red backing and a brown outsole.
Nike RT1 Black on Black
t's Black on Black sneaker season again and Nike is ready with their Black on Black RT1. The Black/Black Nike RT1 features a solid Black leather upper, a Black midsole, and a slight hit of Dark Grey on the outsole.
Nike Blazer Hi Nylon – Black / White
If your on the whole “all black everything” kick this new pair of Nike Blazers is perfect to complete your look. The shoes appear to be a follow up to the Nike Blazer Low Nylon released last month which also sported a black/white colorway. The base of the upper and tongue is constructed from black nylon with black leather on the lace panels and strip above the all black mid-sole. Adding just a touch of an accent color is white leather on the Nike Swoosh and heel tab.
Nike Delta Force AC Team Red
Adding to their roster of classic sneakers fused to an autoclave (vulcanized) sole, Nike recently released the Delta Force AC. The Nike Delta Force AC features the upper from the the Nike Delta Force High sitting on a Chuck Taylor like midsole/outsole. Kicking of their Delta Force AC releases, Nike recently released the Team Red Nike Delta Force AC which features a combo upper of Team Red smooth leather and Team Red mesh. The upper sits on a White midsole with a Team Red stripe running across.
Nike Auto Flight Anthracite
Continuing their Nike Auto Flight releases, Nike recently released the Anthracite Nike Auto Flight. The Anthracite Nike Auto Fight features an Anthracite nubuck upper with lenticular accents at the tongue and around the eyelets. The upper sits on a Black and White autoclaved (vulcanized) midsole/outsole.
The Anthracite Nike Auto Flight is part of Nike's November releases and has begun to pop up at select accounts early.
Toki Wright - Devil’s Advocate
The first video off Rhymesayers artist Toki Wright’s album A Different Mirror, available now.
Rakim Speaks On Hip Hop Respect & Maturity
Rakim speaks on the old school respecting the new artist out and mature Hip Hop for older fans of the culture. I see Jay-Z’s change in content and style along with songs like, “30 something,” as him maturing along with his fan base. Some people hate the change but like Jay-Z says, “niggas want my old shit, buy my old album.”
D4L’s Fabo Is Enrolled In College
On the red carpet at the BET Hip Hop Awards, former D4L frontman reveals that he’s currently an undergad at Ashworth College in Georgia. Studying business management, he says he went back to school for personal fullfilment.
Jadakiss Willing To Work With Diddy Again
Backstage at Philly’s Powerhouse concert, Jada explains why he’s open to working with Mr. Sean John on the next L.O.X. album. Kiss says he and his brethren have evolved since their 1998 debut and that Puff’s media connections are also good incentives.
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