Pretty cool video for the budget they probably had.
Wednesday 31 March 2010
Dre & Jay-Z in studio
It has finally been confirmed... Jay-Z and Dr.Dre are collaborating on a new track which will feature on Dre's up and coming album 'Detox'. This is gonna be huge! The 2 big guns of hip hop working on something contemporary and fresh, i love it. Cannot wait for the drop. Check out the 12sec snippet below if your excited like me lmao! I just wanna point out... Jay Z doesn't seem to age! Looks exactly the same as the day he dropped 'Reasonable Doubt'.
VIDEO: Nicki Minaj ft Sean Garrett - Massive Attack
I cant say im a fan of this song. I wouldn't have released it as my first single to be fair, she must have better material. The video is off the rails, so freaky. Love Amber Rose though, how thuggish did she look but in a hot bitch kinda way!! lol. Nicki got back-off though, jheeeezz!
VIDEO: Maear - I Am The Raver
I love this vid purely because it makes me laugh! The stick man stomping his foot to the beat... LMAO! I like the fact that they are bringing that painting with light into music video's. The animation could be better, making the video a little more interesting, but still, i watched it to the end so its not too bad!
Props Semtex
Trey Songz's Complex Cover
OH DEAR LORD!!! can someone help me, im hyperventilating right now!!
I am seriously in love with this perfect sex creature LMAO!!! There should not be pictures released of Trey all wet and sweaty like this, i cant concentrate. Please click after the jump if you missed the spread, the photography is awesome!
Sabrina Washington goes solo
I wanna start by saying i really like Sabrina and i think a lot of the nation warmed to her when she appeared on 'Im a Celebrity get Me Out Of Here'... my brother in particular LOVED her! lol. Congrats to her for even having the courage to go solo and take things to another level. The music she's producing sounds very contemporary and that goes hand in hand with the concept and styling of the video. I have to touch upon a point that jumped out at me on first viewing... the styling is extremely GaGa no? And event he album title 'Dirty Pop' sounds very GaGa! Im happy that she's been inspired to be honest, but nobody can do GaGa like Gaga! G'luck Sabrina, i think your album will be successful to be fair!
Nicole Scherzinger on Dancing With The Stars
I dont think its very fair for Nicole to be on this show considering she is a professional singer and dancer!? But all that aside, girl has got moves!!!! lmao. The dance was so fast pace im feeling a little dizzy, but was so technically perfect im impressed!
Joss Stone ft Jamie Hartman - Stalemate
Joss Stone has always been up there with the fav's on my itunes playlist. The soul in her voice is just too much. This video was captured on Jay Leno Live last night, so im guessing this is her new single out. If you haven't got her album 'Color Me Free' go cop that, its amazing!
Diggy Simmons on 106 & Park
"They tellin Jay that he wouldn't touch the world like Pac
They tellin me that i can't make it if it weren't for my pop"
OOOWWWWW! This kid is absolutely killin it out there! He's so cool and calm, no nerves or nothing. And to flow like that, accapella freestyle, live!!! He got skills.
Adidas Forum Mid Comfort
Adidas has really been doing their thing lately, their releases are getting better and better. As KicksOnFire said "It looks like purple is the color of the day" and they're not wrong. Remember a few weeks ago i copped those all purple Supra's, Suede and Patent... well Adidas has come out with this comfy version of their Forum's, looks much more cushioned then usual and they have gone for the canvas/patent combo. The touch of white on the inner and the sole gives it that fresh look i always speak of! Im feeling these in a big way. Not more then my Supra's though! ;-D
Click after the jump for more pics.
Tuesday 30 March 2010
Teairra Mari ft Usher - Daddy Home
Track is nice. I loves me some Teairra Mari and this track shows off her voice nicely! And Usher is killing it, his comeback is very official!
Download: Teairra Mari ft Usher - Daddys Home
Drake - 'Thank Me Later' release date
The Toronto native who burst onto the scenes with his EP 'So Far Gone' has finally received an official release date for his up and coming album 'Thank Me Later'. Already dropping his single 'Over', the record label is gearing up for the debut album release which is May 25th. The hype behind Drake has been immense and worthy to say the least. I think this album is gonna be a smash... cannot wait!!
VIDEO: Fabolous - Body Ya
Loso has dropped a new video in support of his mixtape 'There Is No Competition 2: The Funeral Service'. I actually really love the idea behind the video, not sure it was executed in the best way but the concept was there. Very original and suited to the mixtape title... I applaud him.
Props: RR
Se7en Stars Offices
Endo from Hypebeast Blog posted some images of an office belonging to the Japanese graphic team 'Seven Stars'. The images had no relevance to me but as i scanned through i came across this one. An ipod dock Amp!!!! friggin awesome. This is all you need for a successful party!
December '69 in Marcy Projects, Brooklyn
... December 4th to be presice
"Weighing in at 10 pounds 8 ounces
He was the last of my four children"
- Gloria Carter
Im having a Jay-Z throwback today and this is my track of choice!
Monday 29 March 2010
VIDEO: Kelis - Acapella
I love the fact that Kelis is exploring new looks and new sounds as usual.
Amazing
MIXTAPE: Nicki Minaj - Harajuku R&Barbie
This has some great tracks on it.
Click after the jump for the track listing.
Downaload: Harajuku R&Barbie
Props RR
Erykah Badu's - 20 Feet Tall (NYC)
I loves me some Erykah!!!!
She also released the video to 'Window Seat', check it out...
She also released the video to 'Window Seat', check it out...
Kanye West Album Features
Every release Kanye drops is highly anticipated and his 5th album "Good Ass Job", which he is currently in Hawaii recording is no different. This may be Kanye's most powerful and inspiring release to date. Rumors have run amuck over who he has flown to Hawaii to work with him in the studio. Names include but are not limited to Drake, Dwele, RZA, Clipse, Big Sean, Q-Tip and even Soulja Boy. I think a couple of production collabs may be there aswel. RZA is doing big things right now, looking forward to that especially. Mr.Hudson has been reported as saying the album has an old skool beat to it, so it sounds as though Yeezy has changed it up again. I cannot wait for this release. The whole Taylor Swift incident is very much in the past and Kanye will be back on top, like always. Any leaks? please send them my way!!! lol
Jay-Z rocks Radii Moon Walkers
Radii Footwear launched in 2008 have been promoting the fact that Jay-Z has been spotted all over the US rocking their Moon Walker sneakers! He has sported them quite a few times during the BP3 Tour andi must admit, theya re a very good look. I saw a few different Radii sneaks on PickYourShoes.com and they caught my eye. I really like them but wouldnt wear them personally. These ones that Jay-Z is wearing are nice, Black and white, very fresh. PLease click after the jump for more pics and different Radii joints!
Stussy DC Chapter Store - Exclusive Tee's
Thursday 25 March 2010
VIDEO: Usher ft Nicki Minaj - Lil Freak
Love this! and Nicki Minaj is one bad bishhhh!!!
Usher is doing new tings! I love the beat of this and the rhythm that he is singing with!
Raymond vs Raymond... in stores now, go cop that!
VIDEO: Snoop Dogg ft Jay-Z - I Wanna Rock Kings (G-MIX)
Where the f*cks Hova?!?!?! lmao
The beat on this one is sick. Like i said on Sem's blog, even if i didn't see the title to this, i would have known Jay Z was on this track from the second the beat drops! Its so him. And as far as video comments, i have to say, the opening wide shot of the road/bridge... NICE!
Props Semtex
Ne-Yo - Forbidden Fruit & Like A Mack
Another two new tracks from Ne-Yo. Im really enjoying what he's been putting out lately, even though they are just leaks or unreleased tracks, sounds like he's doing some nice stuff in the studio.
Download: Ne-Yo - Forbidden Fruit
Downlaod: Ne-Yo - Like A Mack
Bobby Valentino ft Billy Blue - Official
Another nice track from Bobby V. I think he's gonna be one to look out for this summer!
Download: Bobby Valentino ft Billy Blue - Official
Keri Hilson - 1 year on
It was 1 year ago on weds that Keri released her debut album 'In A Perfect World'. The album is amazing, if you don't have it, go cop that from iTunes! You also need to follow Keri on Twitter, she is so funny and so real!
Bruno Mars - Dream Taker
Just came across a new Bruno Mars track via thisisrnb. Its another up-tempo piece.
Download: Bruno Mars - Dream Taker
Estelle talks about her new video 'Freak'
Love Estelle! Love her new track 'Freak' which has blown up over in America. Girl is doing good!
Jordan Brand 2010 Releases
Air Jordan Alpha 1
I usually only like the yellow and black color-way of the similar but different Air Jordan 1 Retro's. But this black on black with silver metallic accents has caught my eye. I don't think i would rock these, as i feel like the heel is too big, a little like Air Force One's. I can appreciate this color-way though, its very stealth.
Air Jordan Alpha 1
After i posted the Black on Black Alpha's i came across the Black and Yellow color-way i was talking about, this is a color-way used on Air Jordan 1's. They have used the exact color-way on these Alpha's but they have added the white streak on the sole. Still not feeling the height of the heel but i love the color-way!
Click after the jump for all of the Jordan Brand 2010 Releases.
The Kardashians get killed on Southpark!
SO FUNNY!
I had to post this. When i saw it i cracked up so much, it was a definite blog post! Kris Jenner looks like her mate!!! and Khole is massive LMFAO!!!!
Wednesday 24 March 2010
Maestro Knows S03 E06 (Johnny Cupcakes)
For those of you that don't know, Jonny Cupcakes is a clothing brand founded in 2001 by John Earle. He created it by accident to begin with and when he saw a demand for the clothing he was printing for himself and band members, he began to sell them. Once the demand increased he was able to open his own clothing store and is now a multi-millionaire! To be fair, i hadn't heard of the brand either, but now i have, i love it! The logo design is dope and the store has a bakery theme, most of the point of sales being Bakery Ovens! So so cool. If only the Simmon's sisters would have thought of this first, their Pastry sneakers would have been so much more successful.
I remember shopping in Michael K in New York on Broadway and they had most of their sneakers advertised in fridges and stuff like that! i was inspired. Thanks again Maestro for another great episode, you never fail to please! Loved the soundtrack too, Sourmilk is doing his thang!
Supra Cuttler Cream
Supra is coming at us hard with all these new releases!!! These are sexy. They released the darker silhouette joints a couple of weeks ago which i loved and also the grey on grey color-way. But this color-way is fresh, cream and white. The cream not only covers the canvas outer but it also covers the lace eyelets. Very neat and tidy, a nice summer look.
Ne-Yo - When You're Low
Produced by Chuck Harmony, heres a new track by Ne-Yo. I really love it. It doesn't sound finished/perfected, so it could just be a leaked demo but as far as style and new music, Im impressed. Its got that bluesy feel to the rhythm of the chorus... niceness.
Download: Ne-Yo - When You're Low
VIDEO: Nas interview at Harry O's
Young Hollywood caught up with the legend himself Nas at Harry O's in Utah. They speak about his collaboration and forthcoming album with Damien Marley 'Distant Relatives' and who he believes is fresh is the game right now. I applaud the Jay Electronica shout out! Thats fresh!
Behind The Scenes with Luda, Diamond, Trina & Eve - My Chick Bad (REMIX)
This looks dope. Ludacris has done the honors of getting some female Emcee's back on top with this one. This is the behind the scenes footage of 'My Chick Bad' Rmx, Trina and Diamond are holding it down but my girl EVE is a bad bisssshhhh!!!! Love her! She looks amazing too. No matter how long Eve goes away for, she always comes back and tears the game up. Cant wait for all these female emcee's to start rocking. What happened to Missy?!!?!? She needs to come back. Angie Martinez could jump on a track or 2 aswel! Im hearing Rah Digga is dropping some stuff too. *Nods head* Im interested!
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Supra TK Society Spring Collection 2010
Flippin' ek!! These are the SHIT! Unfortunately i have tried on the TK'S in store and they just dont really suit me. They are suited for guys i think because u need to wear them loose with the velcro's undone. The white look nice tho, and the the black too! Im itching to start buying the new red carpet skytop silhouettes from pickyourshoes.com :-/
"STOP ME OH OH OH STOP ME.." lmao
The Gorillaz X Complex Cover
The Gorillaz Covers Complex's April/May 2010 issue.
This looks BIG!!!! i flippin' love it. Complex never fail to impress me when it comes to their cover art and this one just takes the biscuit. They always seem to scoop artists at the right time aswel. The Gorillaz have released a few tracks lately and are performing in London 29th&30th April @Camdens Roundhouse. If you want to read the full cover story click here.
My favorite Complex Cover to date is Kanye Wests April/May 2009 one. There is also a video depicting exactly how they put it together... absolutely amazing! Please check out Kanye's Cover after the jump.
Adidas Originals - Hide and Seek X Stan Smith 80's
This is a madness! Adidas have created a 2 in one sneaker. The first is the black Stan Smith 80 Hi Tops which sport a black leather upper with blue nylon inserts. The second is the blue Lo-Top Superstar, which is the blue nylon you can see underneath the Stan Smiths. Interestingly enough there is a zipper located at the base of the upper, allowing the shoe to transform into the Superstar, hence the name Hide & Seek. I think these are dope! Very fresh, very innovative....plus it actually works!!! I wouldn't rock the hi-top stan smiths, but i would definitely do the blue superstars. Im sure there are many hi-top Stan Smith fans, which is why i support this idea. Would love to see more color-ways. PLease click after the jump to see more angle pictures.
Jamie Foxx ft Justin Timberlake & T.I - Winner
When i started listening to this i loved it, but as soon as Jamie Foxx came in, i was not impressed! It should just be another Justin/T.I joint, i think it would have been a huge hit if it was!
Oh well, Foxx is on it and im dealing with it coz i like the track! Its on the summer playlist me thinks.
Two other people i can hear on this track, like most tracks, Drake could do some damage and i think Trey Songz would have done well on the vocals.
Trey Songz on the cover of Vibe Magazine
The love of my life Trey Songz will be featured on the cover of the up and coming Vibe Magazine. I hear he tweeted about the model he was working with after the shoot to say she was a little uncomfortable!!!! WHAT?! They should have got me up in that play... comfort isn't the word! lmao. He does look too hot tho, im definitely purchasing that issue of Vibe!!!
Adidas Originals - The Streets Where Originality Lives
Love this. Imagery, Music, Theme, Celebs. Alllll good baby.
Asher Roth - Seared Foie Gras With Quince & Cranberry (MIXTAPE)
Hope it tastes as good as it looks.
Asher Roth has dropped the much anticipated mixtape which is quie literally making my mouth water. Need to get my teeth into this shizz... downloading as i type. Hook yourselves up below and check out the Menu after the jump! Enjoy..
Pac Div - Rollin'
Pac Div will be releasing their mixtape 'Don't Mention It' in two weeks. So let the countdown begin!
Absolutely love this track, so really looking forward to the drop. This is a snippet from that Mixtape...
Tags on it from Los Angeles Leakers, but still worth a listen.
Download: Pac Div - Rollin'
Complex Co-Sign: The Top 10 Sneakers On the Web
Complex Magazine co-signed the top ten sneakers on the web right now. All i have to say is... The Jay-Z inspired, Red Carpet series, Core Silhouette Black Satin TUF SUPRA's were chosen!!!
WHAAAAAT *said in Randy Jackson voice*. You dun know i got good footwear taste! :-D
New Yorker Style Issue
Alexander McQueen Spring 2008 Collection
This months New Yorker style issue pays homage to Alexander McQueen
Props Vaingloriousandproud
Nike Air Royal Mid VT
I was attracted to this new Nike release, but for its style. I haven't posted them before because i don't like any of the colors. Here we have the white on white release and I'm feeling them, they look fresh. I like the moulded look, as if it has been vacuum formed from rubber, but in actual fact they feature a full leather construction that is almost seamless. Available now from Nike's online store.
VIDEO: Blame ft Ruff Sqwad - On My Own
Big tune for the summer.
Officially available on iTunes April 25th.
Officially available on iTunes April 25th.
Drake - Over (LIVE IN MEXICO)
Funk Maaster Flex was down in Acapulco Mexico for Spring Break and managed to capture this footage for MTV! Niceness.
Props Roy
Monday 22 March 2010
POW! Glow-In-The-Dark Chain Series
VIDEO: Dondria - You're The One
If you are not familiar with Dondria, she is an artist signed to So So Def and made her single debut with 'Can't Stop' in 2008 co-written by label-mate Chrisette Michele... one of my fav's! Her album debut is set for release in April 2010 entitled 'Dondria vs Phatfffat'. This doesn't impress me and the whole ### vs ### is so dead now! That was T.I's thing!! Can't lie, i like the track which is why im posting it. I think the album could be a good, looking forward to it. Mr.Dupri has got some good talent under his belt!
Diggy Simmons signs with Atlantic Records
This kid is inspirational! He had a birthday yesterday, turning 15 and signing to Atlantic Records in the same day!!... not a bad turn out. haha
Jay-Z X An ABSOLUT Collaboration - "NY-Z"
I posted a short advert for this a few days ago ad here it is!
In collaboration with ABSOLUT Vodka, Danny Clinch has directed a short documentary of Jay-Z's days leading up to his September 11th concert at Madison Square Gardens. I love this. Anything Jay-Z says in his documentaries is influential to me, motivating and true. I do feel like it could have and should have been longer. But for what it was, i really enjoyed watching it.
SALT - Trailer
Angelina is a bad ish! i cannot wait for this release. Looks intense!
Release date: 27th July 2010
Release date: 27th July 2010
Rox - My Baby Left Me
The first time i saw this lovely lady was the supporting as for Daniel Merriweather at Shepards Bush Empire. Me and Loopy Lu loved her and subsequently added her on twitter to find out where we could listent o more of her music. Since then she has blown up on the UK scene and is making movements. You can follow her on twitter (here) and get all the latest on her music and more.
I really like the following track and thought i would share the vid with you.
Tinchy Stryder - Before the Storm (MIXTAPE)
Im currently downloading this as i type so i can't give any feedback as of yet. What i would like to comment on is the mixtape artwork!? I think it needs a little work to promote him more, thats what a mixtape is after all, promotional material. I know its about the music, but if you remember the mixtape artwork Drake put out for 'So Far Gone', then you will remember the mixtape even more right?!
Anyway, im looking forward to listening to it ;)
Rukus - Emotions (FREESTYLE)
I love Ty's original version of 'Emotions' so i have included the youtube vid so you can compare the both i guess. Rukus does some damage on the beat, i like it a lot! Thanks to Roy for posting the freestyle on DJ Semtex Blog. You can purchase Ty - Emotions on iTunes now.
Also wanted to mention that i really like Ty's album artwork, you can peep it on the youtube vid. Reminds me of the models for stop motion animation.
Also wanted to mention that i really like Ty's album artwork, you can peep it on the youtube vid. Reminds me of the models for stop motion animation.
Download: Rukus - Emotions (FREESTYLE)
Hall Of Fame X Mitchell & Ness - Upside Down Caps
Not that i wear caps, but i can appreciate art/design/or any creativity when i see it. These look cool. Very simple thing to do but obviously Hall of Fame thought of it first! they have collaborated with Mitchell & Ness on a series of "Upside Down" fitted caps. they have started the trend off by using 6 professional team logos and inside the brim of the hat in the inscription "Hall of Fame". I like these! Hope they come out with some better teams, i could think of a few that would look awesome in this style. Click after the jump to see them up close and personal.
B.O.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray (ARTWORK)
Debut album release date is here... 27th April. I personally cannot wait, this guys doing big things. Stay tuned for updates or leakages lol.
Whilst you wait, get yourself some of this...
Feeling this remix!
Trina ft Monica - Always
Summer background music!
This track sounds a little dated but i like it.
Love Monica, love Trina's lyrics.
Download: Trina ft Monica - Always
Drake ft The Dream - Shut It Down
Track is BIG! definitely on my summer playlist!
Thank him later! ;)
Download: Drake ft The Dream - Shut It Down
Friday 19 March 2010
Jay-Z Documentary
Jay-Z will be featured in a new documentary entitled 'ABSOLUTE NY-Z', which will take the audience backstage during the rapper's September 11th tribute concert held at Madison Square Gardens. In the documentary, there is never seen before footage shown of Jay and John Mayer preparing for their performances. The documentary premieres on March 22nd on Facebook.com/absolute. Check out the trailer after the jump!
Metrofarm - DJ Desks
Metrofarm design some of the most innovative and stylish Deck Desks that i have ever seen! I remember posting a modern designed Deck a while back and these are just as flash. Metrofarm is a design studio run by Julia and Nunu. The studio has a roster of clients ranging from Nike to Pioneer. The Desks are designed to each DJ's individual specification to suit the equipment they have.
Please check out more designs and prototypes after the jump.
Marvel vs you? - Mic Fight
If your an Emcee or in a group that can spit, would you be prepared to go up against these lot?
DJ Whiteowl RB70 Mixtape
This mixtape has a few real nice tracks on it. I came across it today and thought it would be better to share this with y'all then to upload some of the tracks individually. I really like the Keyshia Cole/Drake track. Usher is tearin' it up right now with the Raymond vs Raymond album, im gonna have to get that for you... its a 2010 must have! Anyway, enjoy this mixtape...
Download: DJ Whiteowl RB70 Mixtape
Nixon - The Time Teller P Watches Spring 2010
I would have the black and orange, black and white, white and blue!
Click after the jump for more pics.
Adidas Rod Laver X Vintage Black
These are slick. These are the first release of the Rod Laver Vintage Packs. they feature a very simple and elegant color-way consisting of an all black upper constructed from leather and mesh, all of which sits on top of a classic white sole. the white sole gives it the fresh out the box look. The mesh material allows the feet to breath, so these may be a good look for the summer!
You can purchase them from Sneakersnstuff.
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