One of my favorite tracks from Future Street/Drug Sounds, directed by Jason Madison (Paper, Watermelon Sundae) and Sendeu (Nightlife). Loyola Marymount representing on the film tip. Cameos by LAUSD, LAx Paperboys, Jay 305, cARTer and more. Peep it out.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
THROWBACK THURZDAYS | MC HAMMER - PUMPS AND A BUMP (MUSIC VIDEO)
I've been slacking on the Throwback Thurzdays since the end of 2009, but we're back with it and what a way to start the Throwback Thurzday in 2010. MC Hammer, Pumps and A Bump...don't act like ya'll weren't Hammer fans at one point. Enjoy.
POLYSTER THE SAINT - MEANS THE WORLD (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)
Polyester the Saint of LAUSD fame just dropped this track to me. I've know about it for some time, like before the LAUSD project actually dropped. He produced this track with Son of the Underground who is the son of Chopmaster J of Digital Underground. Check it out.
THE FRESHMAN f. MARTY JAMES - CONTACT (NEW MUSIC DOWNLOAD)
Some talent that Bad Lucc put me up on awhile ago and I actually posted one of their tracks last year. This is a new song featuring Marty James and is produced by THX. Word on the streets is that THX will be producing their next project entirely. Sounds good already and the track goes. Something to break away from the normal hip hop boom bap I supply you guys with. This is just cool music. Peep it.
EL PREZ & THE FCC: LEADERS OF THE NEW COOL (PHOTOS)
Here are a couple pictures my lil homie Matthieux took during El Prez' set at the Leaders of the New Cool show this past Tuesday. Due to some technical difficulties Prez wasn't able to deliver the full set for a number of his fans that showed up but those who were there enjoyed the brief yet VERY LIVE set. Prez even brought out the band and had the crowd rocking to tracks from Animal Style that have yet to be released yet. If you want to see more pics from El Prez' set featuring the FCC simply go here. And expect to see more photos via Matthieux on the blog as he'll be working with Eazee Street on future projects. To see more of his prior work check out his site here.
CURT@!N$ - EXODUS (MUSIC VIDEO)
We dropped the audio not too long ago and now CurT@!N$ is back with the video for it. Check it out.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : LAKERS RUN THROUGH THE PACERS
Another day on the road, the Lake Show came to Indiana and left with a 19pt win. Kobe dropped 29 and thought of flirting with a triple double again and Bynum dropped 27 & 12. Pau and Lamar also picked up double doubles. The Lake Show dominated on all stats (points in the paint, shooting percentage, rebounds and free throws). Highlights up top.
GUCCI 2010 BOAT SHOE
I'm not into Gucci, Prada etc when it comes to my kicks...but these right here are clean to me. I'm really feeling the blue ones, maybe because there is no logo print. Both are simple and classy however, if you're feeling these check out Concepts.
NIKE SB DUNK LOW QUICKSTRIKE MARCH 2010
Looks to be perfect for the St. Patricks Day occasion...when it gets ready to release I'm sure we will see more images.
NIPSEY HUSSLE x CURREN$Y x WIZ KHALIFA: STUDIO SESSION (VIDEO)
Here’s some Studio footage of Nipsey, Curren$y & Wiz working on a record for curren$y’s “Smokey Robinson” mixtape. This is a preview of what we are about to do down at SXSW. The lineup’s coming soon but I promise it’s gonna be a crazy show!
Someone get me Johnny on the phone like 30min ago...
UNI f. EVIDENCE - PUSSY (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)
UNI leaks a track from the forthcoming "A Love Supreme 2.0". This is one of the new tracks that Thurz has been telling me about and it features Evidence. Prolly don't want to play this at work (or in front of moms) and make sure a bullet proof vest is worn...random shots are being fired.
CURT@!N$ IN LOS ANGELES w/ VIMBY (VIDEO)
The homie CurT@!N$ hooks up with VIMBY while here in the city. The talk about some things like the process of filming his video "Black Folks"...check it out.
RAS KASS - ALMOST FAMOUS pt. 1 & 2 (MUSIC VIDEO)
A two part video for the West Coast Vet...part 1 in NY and part 2 right here in the hometown. Check it out.
BARACK OBAMA - STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS (VIDEO)
In case you didn't see it and because it's important...WATCH!!!
KENDRICK LAMAR - SHE NEEDS ME / I AM (VIDEO)
Jerome D., Danny Williams and The Topshelf Company are back at it again. After dropping videos for cARTer, Dom Kennedy and one of my favorites Truly Yours in 2009, they hit us with a video for Kendrick Lamar. The video is a montage of She Needs Me and I Am. Check it out and if you haven't already, pick up that Kendrick Lamar EP.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
DEVI DEV'S "MOMENTS OF TRUTH"
"#Truthfully Suge one asked me to pull his finger and then gave me a $100"
Suge Truth Bonus: "#TruthfullyThe first time I visited the Death Row offices, a trained Parrot greeted me in the Lobby and said "Fuck Snoop"'
LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : WIZARDS WHOOPED, ALL STAR UPDATE
Lakers trounce Wizards, Kobe gets his All-Star threads and Shannon Brown highlights against those same Wizards give you an idea what he has ready for All Star Weekend.
XIMENA VALERO - TRUNK SHOW 2MORROW NIGHT
Ximena Valero has another trunk show going on. Click on the flyer to zoom in for the details.
SHAWN CHRYSTOPHER - THE REASON (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)
Shawn rocks over Eminem's Mockingbird instrumental to convey a story of his own. Check it out.
NIKE SPORTSWEAR x X-GIRL x MEDICOM BEARBRICK SET
Something for the ladies. Via HighSnobiety:
Nike Sportswear worked with X-Girl and with Medicom on a sneaker/toy set. The set consists of two Nike Sportswear x X-Girl Blazer High’s, as well as a 100% Bearbrick. Look out for a release in February.
DJ FINGAZ - STREETS ON LOCK (MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD)
Xzibit's DJ, DJ Fingaz just dropped this to me via Cashmere Agency. Features some names that you've seen posted here. Read up on it below:
Fingaz has just released his new mix tape "Streets on Lock" which features West Coast greats such as B-Real, Xzibit, Mitchy Slick, 40 Glocc, Mistah F.A.B., Crooked I and G. Malone. DJ Fingaz has rocked events such as Skribble Jam (Cincinnati) and The Freestyle Sessions (SF, LA, Seattle) and has toured the world with Xzibit as his DJ. He is a true turntablist and a staple in the West Coast DJ Community.
Streets on Lock f. Various Artists - DJ Fingaz
PHARRELL WILLIAMS x BKRW: TALKS TANK CHAIR (VIDEO)
PHARRELL WILLIAMS x BKRW video INTERVIEW from Jay SMITH on Vimeo.
During his Paris Fashion Week visit, BKRW sat down with Pharrell and talked about Skateboard P's furniture creation. The Tank Chair, check it out.
CURT@!N$ - CDR FREESTYLE (VIDEO)
I think CurT@!N$ has a clone...because I'll get these videos of activity in New York and everyone else but I'll run into him somewhere in the city at random. Like last night as he showed up to the Leaders of the New Cool show and rocked a quick but killer set. Check out his freestyle while at CDR.
HIP HOP OFFICIAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK: BIG SEAN (VIDEO)
Hip Hop Official just dropped a clip of their Artist of the Week and it's G.O.O.D. Music's own Big Sean. Get some insight as to who he's working with for his album, how he creates music (for mixtapes and albums) and more. Big Sean also announces his next mixtape, Finally Famous vol. 3, which will be a warm up to the album.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
2NITE: LEADERS OF THE NEW COOL : LA STOP
The only place you need to worry about being tonight...so get your tickets and get prepared for a DOPE SHOW!!!
DJ BABU'S MONDAY MORNING QUIP (VIDEO)
Short Film # 4: Babu demonstrates how to take a “quip”, plays some drums, checks out some ill records, talks to his friends on twitter, and gives you a sneak peek into his home studio.
Y-3 SPRING 2010 HAYWORTH MID II "SPLATTER PACK"
I don't really do too many posts of Y-3 shoes but that doesn't mean they don't have some dope shoes. I thought these were pretty interesting so I decided to post these up. You can get these right over here if you're interested.
2MORROW NITE: THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE GRAMMY EVENT AT ELEVATE LOUNGE
This should be a pretty cool event and I'm slightly sad that I will miss the media mixer before the event. Click on the flyer and make sure to RSVP.
KENDRICK LAMAR - SHE NEEDS ME: BTS VLOG/TEASER (VIDEO)
DJ Dave just dropped this behind the scenes for Kendrick Lamar's upcoming video for She Needs Me which will be directed by the homie Jerome D from the Topshelf Company. I see ya'll Danny. A small snippet of the video is at the end and Kendrick also takes a timeout to talk about Twitter...comedy.
VANDALYZM f. SEAN FALYON - SO DISRESPECTFUL (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)
My boy Sean dropped this record he's featured on to me this morning so I'm posting it up to show some love to our ATL homie via Philly. If you didn't know Sean Falyon BE EVERYWHERE, and he shows the L.A. scene plenty of love and support. This track is featured on Vandalyzm's new project: Vandalyzm is NOT the Father mixtape that dropped today.
LEADERS OF THE NEW COOL | L.A. IN-STORE MEET & GREET at EL MERCADO
So the big show is today but before the show you can actually fall through El Mercado and meet all the acts on the bill. Gift bags, free tickets and cupcakes from Rissa will be available. It's going down from 4-6 so come through for a good time then get ready to see the stage get shut down multiple times tonight.
Monday, January 25, 2010
JUST BE COOL RELIEF CONCERT: LA STEREO TV RECAP
The footage keeps falling in, check out the homies LA Stereo TV and their recap of the magical evening. Enjoy.
EL PREZ: LEADERS OF THE NEW COOL PROMO (VIDEO)
A PSA about the show tomorrow that you all need to be aware of. The Prezident has spoken, now spread the good word. See ya'll tomorrow.
DRAKE x COMPLEX MAGAZINE "COVER STORY" (VIDEO)
We all know that when you get the cover of Complex you get an internet video to be blasted all over the internets. Enjoy as he touches on a range of subjects.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : KOBE "GOT OBAMA ON THE TEXT"
As part of their East Coast trip the Los Angeles Lakers visit President Barack Obama at the White House to be honored as the NBA Champs. Very historical as the Lakers are the first NBA team to meet our first African American president. A good look for the city, a good look for the team. Also of note is that no matter how cocky or conceited some may say Kobe is, it's very evident he was excited and humbled at the chance to meet Barack Obama and be honored by him. I'm trying to meet them both.
G MALONE ONSITEHIPHOP.COM INTERVIEW (VIDEO)
G Malone takes time out with OnSiteHipHop while attending Notch Entertainment's "The Cellar" event. G Malone updates the public with what he has coming soon. Check it out.
BROCCOLI CITY x ELEVATED TEE: ORGANIC & ELEVATED
The homies of Broccoli City and Elevated LA got together to bring you this collab tee. Something organic and fly which is pretty much two concepts that both of these brands support so it's only right that they did such a thing. For more info go here.
STIX x REGAL TENANT : IN-STORE THIS WEEKEND
Come out this Saturday to Regal Tenant to meet and greet with the homie STIX. Peep the flyer for all the info, but if it's an in-store at Regal Tenant I can tell you there will be fun, music, food and good people. Come through.
CL!CK - A LEGO SHORT FILM (VIDEO)
Because at one time or another we were all into Legos, pretty interesting so check it out.
DJ LASER - JUST IN CASE YOU FORGOT pt. 2: QUALITY OVER QUANTITY (MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD)
Another mixtape from the BX homie DJ Laser with artwork from the homie Matt. There are some familiar names on there so check it out.
NIXON x HARVEY NICHOLS RUBBER PLAYER WATCH
Via HighSnobiety:
Nixon, the premium accessories company from Southern California, will release a special exclusive colourway for Harvey Nichols in the rubber player programme. The Nixon x Harvey Nichols Rubber Player is limited to only 60 pieces.
The Nixon x Harvey Nichols Rubber Player is available in grey and features a 3-hand Japanese quartz movement, a silicon band, custom-engraved caseback and diamon. This limited watch will also come with a collector’s kit stand and packaging and will retail for £160.
PHARRELL WILLIAMS KEYNOTE at MIDEM 2010 (VIDEO)
Pharrell Keynote at MIDEM 2010 from thecashmerethinker on Vimeo.
Via HighSnobiety:
Artist and über-producer Pharrell Williams took to the stage at MidemNet two days ago, for an interview conducted by Cornerstone co-CEO Rob Stone. The topics: how artists can engage their fans in the digital era, and the potential of musicians and brands joining forces.
E-40: THE SERVER (MUSIC VIDEO)
Because though he is from the bay, he has been a factor in West Coast hip hop...check out the new video.
G MALONE f. YUNG BRUH, BANGLOOSE & BAD LUCC - WATTS NIGGA (MUSIC VIDEO)
G Malone rounds up some fellow locals from the city of Watts and they get together for this video. Check it out, whattup Lucc?
FASHAWN x EXILE: LIVE AT PURE II (VIDEO)
BangsTV caught some footage of Exile and Fashawn getting busy at the Pure II Concert that went down almost 2 weeks ago. Peep it out.
CURREN$Y - BREAKFAST (MUSIC VIDEO)
CURREN$Y - BREAKFAST from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Because I dropped the audio and because I play this song at least 3 times a day. Mos Def on the beat, enjoy.
Friday, January 22, 2010
NIKE ZOOM KOBE V "DARK KNIGHT"
Judging by the color scheme I think you know why these are called the Dark Knights...these will also drop around the All Star shoe drop time, so be on the lookout and stay in touch with your local Nike retailers.
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