Jones Addiction

A few months ago I would not have considered myself a lowely "Soda Drinker". In fact, I gave up drinking sodas when I was 12. But I fell off of the wagon a few months ago due to something called Jones Soda. I had been fighting it for the longest, mainly because when I first saw it I thought it was too damn expensive. But one day as I was walking through the Wal-Mart Aisles Of Temptation, I spotted a new shipment of Jones Soda at the end of the aisle. Out of curiosity I went to see what kinds of flavors they had. I saw Fufu Berry and Cream Soda. It began to call my name and I quickly gave in:) I bought two cases. Since that day I have been hooked! I have almost tasted every single flavor and Im always looking for new ones. I don't think I want to stop my addiction to this Jones Soda crap just yet. It tastes sooooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooood!

Peace, Soda Savant

The Hundreds World...

Bun B(UGK) drops by the Hundreds spot in L.A for some shopping. He should really get his boy Pimp C in their to revamp his wardrobe. I'm from TEXAS too and you can't wear mink coats 24/7 homie:)

De La Decks

Signature Skateboards has come out with a set of decks titled ‘From The Soul’. With the permission of the legendary group De La Soul, they produced about 100 decks in both yellow and blue colors. You guys better "hurry up and buy" because they only made 100 pieces and 50 pieces worldwide. Damaged Good$ is lookin out for you though. You can cop these exclusive decks at Digital Gravel

UGK - International Player's Anthem (Feat. Outkast)

Best Damn Vid in Years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing [OFFICAL Music Video]!!!!

They tried to keep me from showin' the video but f'em! So for those of you who experienced any difficulties....blame them:) Here it is again regardless.
Peace

Nike Momentum Commercial

Forget anyone else in the new Nike Momentum commercial. Just peep Ronhaldino doing his thizzle.....wow...I just said thizzle

Another Bio?

So Nirvana has another Bio out by British rock journalist Everett True. I am sure my homie Dave is happy about that. Critics say that this is the most complete of all the biographical stuff thats out right now. It has 600 pages of interviews with the band with Cobains ex-girlfriends before Courtney Hate came into the picture. It even has the author bragging about his many drunken nights he had with the band. I guess he was trying to be cool:) But this just isnt some guy doing research on the band over the internet and then deciding to write about it. The author is a close friend of the band who is finally deciding to cash-in on his relationship with the band. Who knows if the world needs another damb Nirvana bio. If your really interested in the book then you can hit up Amazon or something.

Cool Cold War Kids - Hang Me Up To Dry

This song is stuck in my damn head. Everybody shouyld check'em when they get a chance. Nice live show and the video is goofy as hell.
Peace

MAKING OFF RAINHA DE BATERIA

If anybody knows any sexy brazilian ladies.....send'em my way. Im on a search from this day on for my very own disease-free brazilian princess:) Gotta love those curves, and portuguese is such a sexy language! OMG!!!!

Im obsessed

Brazilian Goddess

Brazilian women are sooooo fine! So from here on out Im going to conduct a search for my own "Brazilian Goddess. So if you know any, hit my cell-phone baby!

Kanye West, "Can't Tell Me Nothing" (Full Version)

Laaaaaa Laaa Laa La.....Kanye is back at our ear-drums again with his single from the upcoming "Graduation" album. This was leaked about two weeks ago as a snippet. As soon as I heard it I told everyone about the 30 seconds of greatness I had heard. The concept of the song is so real. No jewelry talk or none of that. He is keeping it real while spittin' about his actions and the effect that the money has or has not had on him. It almost sounds like a beat from the "dirty dirty". The bass is beating hard and the Jeezy samples are cool. >Look and Listen!<

P.S~"You can live through anything if Magic made it"-Ye

Honda FCX

This nice looking Honda is a much needed model to the "Car Game". The FCX is probably the best electric car ever. And do'nt worry about how to get one because they do'nt come out untill next year. In an age where nobody cares about nature or the damn planet, this will put a dent in all of that pollution blowing these days. The car has one bad quality about it though. The fact that you cant hear the engine may cause a few problems. Padestrians getting ran over because they can't hear the car coming, could become an everyday occurance. It only goes 100mph, so all the speed-demons will shy away from this product. The interior has a pretty sexy design as well. If you want to know the "ins and outs" of the car you can go here $.

New Nike Dunkesto

So Nike just dropped the new "Dunkesto" shoes. I think these are a mesh of the Nike "Presto" shoe that came out a minute ago, and the notorious "Dunks" These shoes were done to honor the best soccer player in the world........Ronhaldino! He just signed a huge deal to stay with his soccer club FC Barcelona. They would'nt be able to operate without him anyway, so it was smart of them to offer him the world. The shoes are dope and I have a pair on the way:) You can get them at the Goods store. But yoiu are going to have to call or e-mail them because their on-line store is down. Dont trip.

Peace

You Know'em From The Rap

DMG'z are a bit A.D.D when it comes to music today. So that keeps us looking for new shit to ride to. I was on The Fader one day and they had a small write up on a gentleman named Wale(Wah-lay) from DC. They also pasted his myspace jukebox on the page and I was instantly hooked! It's like when you have been waiting at the bus-stop for the longest, and then your late ass bus shows up. Wale is truly a rap relief. The buzz started with his first mixtape "Paint A Picture", which we can't get enough of here. Then he followed with his second mixtape "Hate Is The New Love", which we played out about a month or two ago. His singles "Dig Dug" and "Breakdown" are the most requested songs in DC history! His sound can be described as Hip-Hop mixed with a tad of Go-Go. If you don't know what Go-Go is, just think back to Spike Lee's "School Days" and that song "Doin The Butt". His Studio 43 team is headed by Kenny Burns who once worked at Roc-a-fella with Dame and them. Wale is on the straight and narrow road to the top and is currently on tour with Mark Ronsosn in the U.K. Remember the name...Wale....cause you about to know him from the rap!

Peace

The Sidekicks Sidekick

America is probably the only place on earth where drunk driving is overlooked, eventhough we are constantly beat over the head with commercials and info telling us how bad drinking and driving is. We are just a nation of hard-headed people, and I know because......I'm hard-headed. Some people just don't believe they're drunk when you tell them "Fam, you just pissed all over your dunks....you're drunk"". They dont believe they're drunk because.........They're too drunk! So here is a tool for the "friend of the insanely drunk person who thinks he/she can drive". This little thing is a AlcoHawk Digital Alcohol Detector. The firends sidekick should keep this with them while they are out on the town. And right at the point where the drunk ass idiot does'nt believe how much alcohol they have consumed, whip this baby out. It only takes five seconds and has a display screen on the side and only costs about $44. So it will not take long for you to potentially save a few lives, including your own.

Peace

Releaved and Ready

We are finally done with our final exams as every college slacker should be around the country. The last 2 months have kept us out of touch from anything except 10 page papers and Jones Soda:) Now we have all the time to catch up this summer because I will be on the net for about 5 unhealthy hours a day. And Im getting paid for it. As far as the music goes we should have some good music up in the next week. This summer is going to be big!!!!! But getting back into posting some shit.....May 8th was good day for Hip-Hop. Not because we did away with Snap Music(Im jokin), but because Sage Francis' new album "Human Death Dance" hit the stores. I have only had the pleasure of listening to one new song and it was dope! The interuldes are recordings of him rhyming when he was younger. And thats all I can tell you about that. I would say go buy it but the rest of the album that I havent heard could suck a pool ball through a straw. So at least hit up his myspace and peep it yourself and then get back to us---------> $ <---------Stay Tuned cause we are about to matter in a lil bit!

Peace

Im Tryin.........

Sorry for the lack of post for the last month and a half. This is finals week so Im pretty wrapped up in the whole academic thing now. Shit Sucks.........Seriously. But after this week Im gonna be all on it like Baby and Cash Money songs. Alot of shit has been bubblin as far as music, fashion, and other nerdy shit. Just stay tuned......

Dizzee Rascal - Sirens

My favorite Uk rapper is back with another joint. I still dont know how I feel about it yet though. Dizz is sick none the less. Look out for the new album "Math". I gotta go to class now, stay tuned...

Willie The Kid (Man-beast)

I've been sittin on this jewel for a minute. Willie the Kid is the shit! Never before have I heard anyone who can be a gangster rapper, blend both hardcore lyrics with a mass amount of creativity, and artistry. And being in an era where most MC's dont know who Bambata is, this kid is on his p's and q's. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, he is a son of a Dj who credits KRS-1 and Rakim as his inspiration. He now lives in Atlanta and is down with Dj Drama's "Aphiliates" crew. Willie was in college in Atlanta when a friend of his,which is Dj Drama's brother, played his music for Drama. The rest is history. He is on all of Drama's mixtapes and continues to put his music out independently. With his brother La The Darkman and Drama by his side, he is poised to leave his mark on hip-hop. Check him out on myspace by clicking here*

2pac - Destiny Scene From Juice

This is the greatest movie in the world! The talent is out of this world! I know the post havent been coming lately, but I apoplogize. But I probably should'nt because it is for your benefit. We will try and focus on quality and not quantity. Then once thats mastered we will intertwine the two.....aight.
Peace :)

Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder Full Video

Im really feeling this song! Its a change from their previous releases. It makes me want to dance:)

If It Aint Broke Dont Fix It!

"What has the internet done for you lately", or should I say "What have you done on the internet lately"? Since the insertion of the internet into my life, I can say that my life has become somewhat easier. I can shop, make music, and take classes on the internet. But as I have come to learn in this life, when you have too much of a good thing their is always someone lurking in the shadows ready to screw it up. This is the case for indie-labels in the form of "the attack on net neutrality". Since the beginning of the internet, all sites have downloaded at the same rate depending on content and other simple things. Now some internet providers want to begin charging to have certain websites load faster than others. For the indie folks this could spell trouble. So some musicians have formed The Rock the Net campaign in order to make sure that "net neutrality" is'nt done away with. If it is, some smaller labels and musicians who cannot afford or don't want to pay to have their pages load faster could be lost in the madness. On the other side of the battlefield are coporations such as AT&T, Verizon Communications, and Comcast. You know that they are salivating at the chance to be able to charge content providers for priority web traffic. Well known artist such as R.E.M and Sarah McLachlan have joined the fight against the darkside.

J Dilla - Nothing Like This

This is an example of genius. The video is dope as hell, and this is one of my favorite joints on Ruff Draft. That damn drum is killing it! Experience It!

Dilla With The Gangsta Sh*t!

Sure. Everyone is on Mr. Yancey's nuts these days. Its sad, but thats usually how todays society works. Your fame multiplys ten times when your dead.......Just ask Pac and Biggie. It seems like Dilla has come out with a boat load of material since his death. And It's all pretty classic music too. The latest is titled "Ruff Draft". Many people don't know that this is actually a re-release by Stones Throw with a few extra joints on it. It was released in 03 by German label GrooveAttack. This record comes with a second disc with the instrumentals of the first disc. I got it yesterday and has truly been a journey for the ears. Different soundscapes that are very refreshing. It also comes with a cassette tape. That blew my mind! They really took it back with this one. I think they only have a limited amount so you better scoop'em fast. And when you get time check out the 3 part Dilla interviews on youtube with: Dj House Shoes, Common, Dwele, and many more.

Peace

A Note From: The Guy Who Writes Alot Of This Stuff

So ummmmm when I first started this blog I was just worried that nobody would even look at the damn thing. Now that speed bump has been flattened, a new one has risen. In the form of COMMENTS! It's really retarted actually. At the start of this whole thing people began leaving little comments here and there. It was very interesting, some people commented and I knew them, some I had no clue you even existed. But once the steady flow of comments came, I became...........yes it's true........addicted(Gasp). I just had to have the feedback even if it was just saying "This Shit Blows". I now have a serious fever, and the only way to fix it is..........more comments! Just give me my daily dosage. I know people visit this damn blog on a daily basis. And don't ask how I know. If you can be so kind to drop a line when you visit....I would appreciate it. You can even give me advice on how to make this blog reach its full potential. I don't care, just......................................................comment :-)

Box Magazine Numero Cinco!!!!!!!

It's time again for issue number 5 of the one and only Box Magazine! This quickly became one of my favorite magazines when I saw it on coolhunting.com last year. This is really(literally) the sexiest magazine you will ever see:) I really want to tell you what the contents are in issue 5, but I can't. But what I can do is gaurantee that you will love every cock-thrusting, lip biting, ass smacking bit of it. And if you don't........then you need to be sentenced to a lifetime of watching "My So Called Life" and being fed only skittles and orange Fresca. I don't want to keep you longer than I have to so go! Check out the magazine by licking here>>>>>:)

K'Nex

Everything that's "unique" is'nt acceptable! I saw this on one of my favorite sites of all time, and I have to say that I was a bit dissapointed in the review that they gave this piece of garbage. First you have to think of "When will I actually wear a high-hill like this?" I know designers are trying to push the envelope, be creative, and bypass the level of mediocrity that runs rampid in the game but........this is just my little cousins lego collection glued to a high-hill frame. In no way is this stylish! I am not even going to say where this is from because I don't want any consumer throwing away their hard earned(strippers:) money. Hypebeast said this was "cutting-edge"? This comes from a site that influences huge amounts of people whom rely on the beast to feed them their opinions. And I love the site, and am in no way bashing the beast! But please reconsider your views on this piece of K'nex. I mean, you do influence alot of people. And I don't want to have to walk down the street and chop someones feet off because they are wearing these damn things! Then again, do as you want. Who are we to judge?

J. Staple Interview

With his hands in just about everything, Jeff Ng aka jeffstaple has masterfully created an entire world of communicating through design.The founder of Staple Design, Staple Clothing, and the Reed Space is a graphic and clothing designer, artist, DJ, writer and entrepreneur.He and his team are responsible for design work with companies such as Nike, Burton Snowboards, Louis Vuitton/Moet Hennessy, Timberland, Uniqlo, Sony Playstation, Puma and more.Jeff took his one man t-shirt business and quickly evolved it into a full clothing collection.In addition to the design firm, he opened up Reed Space in 2002. Since its birth in 1997, Staple Design's work is found internationally on all forms of media imaginable.
-Honeyee.com

So yeah, Inquiring Minds did an interview with Jeff Staple, one of the most stylish hustlers we have seen in a minute. It's a typical interview but his perspective on things is as real as it can get. Staple also points the flashlight on the effect of the internet on street culture, his favorite clothing lines, and his artist selection for the gallery. The interview is also in video format for you people who did'nt attend the "Derek Zoolander School for Kids Who Can't Read Good". To check the interview out just click the Inquiring Minds link to the right. It's that easy.....and be sure to watch "I'm from Rolling Stone" 2morrow:)
Peace

F*ck Free Lunch

I guess this country does'nt believe in good deeds anymore. I read this article on USATODAY that jusrt made me mad. "What were you doing on USATODAY" you ask? I peep the money section a few times a week. They have some very priceless info on saving and managing money. But back to the story. I see this article that said that a Subway owner lets his employees have a free $5 meal everyday if they want as a kind of token of appreciation. Awwww aint that sweet.........wrong! The governments greedy hand taxed his but to high heaven for every free meal he has given for the last 3 years! If thats not f*cked up, then I dont know what is. The owner could'nt believe it. He said "I throw away bread every day that we don't use, and I don't pay tax on that....But if I give it to my employees, I have to pay a use tax on that. It just doesn't make sense." He must pay $2,500 in back taxes, interest and penalties. Poor guy:( He just wanted to do something that most buisinesses today don't do, and thats look out for the workers. So stupid the government is!

Justice vs. Simian - We Are Your Friends

:)

DJ MEHDI "I AM SOMEBODY"

Ed Banger Records/Gotta Luv The French/and Im actually going to buy this cd:) Sad but true

Baby Smoking Weed !!!

This is just......damn. If you have'nt heard about the uncles who gave weed to their nephews then see it for yourself. Just when I thought Bush was going to be the only thing to discrace the Lonestar State, this b.s pops up!

Definitive Swim

I have had this album for a few days now and I have to say its not something you should give away for free. After a sucessful collab with StonesThrow Records in "Chrome Children", the sick people at cartoon crazy-house Adult Swim are teaming up with indie hip-hop kings Def Jux. The title of the album as you can see is Definitive Swim. All of the information that you want to know is on the damn flyer to the left. So I'll just give you my opinion. It showcases a few Queens MCs in Cool Calm Pete and Despot. You probably know Pete from his former group Babbletron but....who cares. Despot has a sick single out titled "Homesickness", and was once a member of the Lo-Lifes crew. He also has an album coming out on Def Jux as well, so look out for it. My fav joint on the record is Cages "Blood Boy". this is a great collabo because both of these entities are huge trendsetters in what they do. Who knows, maybe the Adult Swim brand will turn into a recorld label. To download this musical mayhem press the graphic on the left. Follow the yellow brick road!

"Im From Rolling Stone"

In a day and age when reality television is'nt really "real", there is one show that pisses on the heads of all the other reality shows. This show is........................ "Im From Rolling Stone"! It's ironically produced by, crap factory, MTV, which is home to b.s shows such as Bams Unholy Union and My Sweet 16. The show is about six young and interesting writers who get a shot to write for the infamous(Sorry Mobb Deep but this show is hotter then you are now) Rolling Stone Magazine. The contestants come from all over with a variety of hang-ups and personalities. In my opinion, the show is basically about the two "left coast" reps Krish and Russell. Both have huge egos and loads of talent. One of them will not take their head out of their ass and write, and the other is too busy spooning interns to realize they have the competition on lock. The rest of the people really are'nt worth mentioning at all except, Tika. She's a lesbian. Thats it. The show comes on Sundays @ 10 my time, so check it out!

Caveman Come-Up

Well I be a cavemans uncle! The Geico cave-homies have been on their "take advantage of my 15minutes of fame" grind. According to ABC, they have ordered for the cave-dudes to produce a pilot for a new show justly titled "Caveman". The concept of the show is displaying the cavemens struggle as they go through life as 30-somethings in a present day ATL. The cave-thugs are famous for starring in Geico commercials pushing that using the Geico Insurances website is "so easy even a caveman could do it". But the cavemen are'nt your average Neandro-dummies, being that they dress like Miami playboys and are super articulate. This show is gonna be a hit! We said it here first so you can take it to the bank! A pilot order does'nt necessarily mean that the show will come to life. It just means that they are seriously thinking about it. But if they are as smart as the cavemen then they will know that this is going to be a hit.

Just Deserts

I just got news that Grand Master Flash and The Furious Five will be inducted into this years Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Flash and the Furious Five are hip-hop icons if you dont know! They are responsible for hits like "White Lines" and the platinum selling "The Message". They will be the first hip-hop group to be inducted. this is truly a big step for the hip-hop culture. After being rejected for entry the past two years, I guess the "Big Wigs" are becoming more open-minded, or they were smoking some Grade-A during the selection process. But at the end of the day its just another dope accolade for hip-hop royalty. Some other inductees worth mentioning are R.E.M and the Ronnettes. Sesame streets "Bert and Ernie" flipped the melody to a Ronnettes song titled "Be My Baby" and changed it into a song about Berts blanket:) Its funny as hell to this day!

Outty

Excalibur

Well I could'nt go to sleep last night because I consumed a large amount of Kool-Aid with about 3 pounds of sugar in it. I even tried to count sheep! It does'nt work. So I just looked at the ceiling and thought about random stuff untill my "revelation" came. I always wondered why guitar players make this orgasmic-like facial expression sometimes when they play. Maybe the drummer farted or they can't stand the smell of their own breath, I don't know. But that face is something different. The guitar is a different type of instrument when you think about it. I know when I hear certain notes, it just makes me feel strange(In a good way). Its like your the guitar and your emotions are the strings. And when played right, you begin to really "feel" the song! I know I seem really Steve Urkel "pocket-protectorish" lame right now but thats the only way I can put it. When I listen to music, especially music with real instruments, I dont just listen to it I have to feel it. Its the same with Electronic or some Hip-Hop music but with a different feeling to it. Each type of music is different, but sometimes you can feel Jimmy Hendrix the same way you can a Kanye West, Little Brother, M.I.A, or a SpankRock. I told a friend that its like the guitar is an Excalibur, and the person playing is just cutting through your soul repeatedly with every note. But Im just babbling on and being strange as hell right about now. Im scaring myself. Stay tuned.

Peace

Jimi Hendrix Press Conference After Woodstock ||RARE||

I know its a long interview but.....he's my fav. Wise man and a musical genius.

Fat Boys

Once Again......a classic

The Sounds

Brief is better. So here is a list of the songs that have been in rotation in my LIFE for the last few weeks. And I have to say that I have an addiction. An addiction to new music! Its become like fast food, once you eat it, you want more a few hours later. But I know Im not the only one like this! Or maybe I am. But if not, then enjoy my list of dealers....my bad......musicians:)

Cage "Blood Boy"
This song is dope. Thats it! Def Jux!


Casual "Here am I"
Dude is basically explaining how he met the Hieroglyphics crew. Its funny and the production fits the subject matter. And Casuals flow is always on point so.......U know...Good Music:)

The Cool Kids
"Mikey Rocks"
These Chi-town MC's Inglish/Mikey Rocks, are like a modern EPMD. They got the Tony Hawk syndrome, but thats ok, that may really be what they do. But they"re music is bumpin! The song is basically Mikey "tootin his own horn" over the beat. But he's tootin the hell out of it! I wouldnt be surprised if you saw them on TV really soon.

Cornelia "U Got It"
Cornelia is a sexy songstress from Sweden. Her sound is different and its kind of like an Electronic/Soul sound. And you have to love a chik whose chorus says "You make me cum"!


VCR "Mega God Blast"
They have actually been in my rotation for a few years now. Their music is always energetic and powerful, in a Sesame Street meets Super Mario on about 4 mushrooms kind of way. Everything aabout them screams "punk"! But they do have a little electronica influence in there somewhere.

I hope you look these artists up cause.......well I really dont care. But I thought they were worth my time and yours as well. Stay tuned for...................The Sounds:2

The Makings of Monsters

I literally lucked up and stumbled upon this gem, and busted my ass. And Im glad I did too:) C-Rayz Walz is a dope MC. I've followed his career since his first Def Jux album was put out awhile back. Now I have his whole musical catalogue! And this next album is bananaz! Its actually not just C-Rayz album though. He has teamed up with Babygrandes' secret weapon, Sharkey. This guy is a damn genius. Trust me on this one. He really mixed all musical styles with this collab album justly titled "Monster Maker". Ive heard two songs and Im hooked already. I really cant wait to see them live! I saw some footy of them performing on the tube and it was official! You know C-Rayz is good for giving his all once he hits the stage. OOOOOH, they even got a joint with Matisyahu! Im interested in hearing that since Im not too big on Matisyahu in the first dang place. I have to say that this is like Gnarles Barkleys little brother coming into his own and shoving his size 13's in his ass for shaving his eyebrows off. Want to learn how to "Make Monsters"

Outty

Suck MY Stick, Bitch

So I picked up a random issue of WIRED magazine today. It was actually pretty interesting. It was giving everyone the low-down on stuff we think about all the time but still dont know the answers to. Like one was about the age old question, "How many licks does it take to get to the center?" I used to see that dumb commercial with the owl all the time when I was a kid. As I began to read, it said that Purdue and the Univ. of Michigan actually did an experiment to find out. They both built a "licking machine" and the score was: Purdue-364 licks, U of M-411 licks. This made me think. Arent these two well respected institutions of "Higher Learning"? Arent they supposed to be building Mech Warriors or finding out what Gak is made of? Instead they're screwing around the lab with some damb Tootsie Rolls! Im confused. Whats wrong with this country? But then again the "Terminator" runs the westcoast:) They did get around to saying a human tongue gets the job done better at a very efficient 252 licks. Humans do it Better!!!!!!!!!

Peace

Slick Rick

I told you!!!!! More real for the real:) I remember they used to play the hell out of this record at Redbird Skateland. If your from the D you know what Im talkin' about.
Peace

Run DMC - Run's House (1989)

I just saw "Krush Groove" and it was dope as hell. So to show my respect for the ol' skool Im gonna give you one classic joint a day, all this week:)

J Dilla -

You Know Tha Name!!!!!

NIKE AIR FORCE ONE 25 Y.O. Anniversally Live

Just Keepin tha theme.........:) Really Watch This Shit!
Its Dope

Lupe Fiasco -

Im an A.D.D music listener at times. I have to admit that I started sleeping on my guy Lupe:( eventhough one of my homies looks just like him. I came up on this little snippet as a reminder for those who were sleeping as well.........WAKE YO ASS UP!!!!!!!!!!

:) PEACE

"Timeless"/AF1 25th Anniversary

To celebrate 25 years of the "Air Force 1" shoes existence, some cool people by the names of Kanye West, Nas, KRS-1, and Rakim came together on one song! And not to mention production done by some guy named Rick Rubin:) To add a huge cherry on top, the remix to the Rick Rubin joint is done by non-other than Dj Premier! Ricks joint is titled "Better Than I've Ever Been" and Premier's is simply "Classic". Everythings available on i-tunes today so go ahead and check it. All proceeds will go to the “NIKE Youth Sport for Change Fund,” to support youth programs that use sport as a means for change. To preview these tracks, just click the pic to the right.

Enjoy

Corrine Bailey Rae - Like A Star

..........I like this song too:) Thanx VH1 at 2 A.M

Fa Real Though, Tink About It......

Hi........yeah its another one..........dont hate......Im just joshin' mang! I hope everybody is having a Happy "Sex Day". That is the whole point of all this hoopla:) But this post isnt about chocolate covered strawberries, eventhough that sounds tasty. I was flippin' through the channels the other day and came across CNN. They were talking about something that had to do with the government. Political crap isnt really my forte. I know Democrats and Republicans.....thats about it. But I did manage to catch the whole "Barak vs. Hillary Clinton" Soap Opera. Now I usually dont give a damn about this kind of b.s, but just by the "looks" of things this is gonna be something really "grand"(Grand......I like that word....you do too, dont ya?). So I asked the folks at one of my favorite shoe spots, a childhood friend, a brother from another, a guy that keeps film in his refrigerator, and a brazilian bombshell what they thought about the "Barak vs. Hillary" fight..........Round 1!

"The Dope Spot"

Though I am independent I care about what goes on in politics to a degree. I really like Barak Obama and think that is is a really interesting tme in politics, historically and transitionally. It is pretty monumental to see what might possibly be the most interesting campaign in political history as we have a Female running for office and a strong HIGHLY potential Black (African American) running for president. John Edwards...if he takes the presidency, which I doubt, would raise serious questions on our political prowess as a nation. As far as ligitimacy and capability for the presidency I believe Barak Obama, personally, has the most potential to strike up serious change in the US. I think this will raise serious controversay because people are still backwards and have a fear of a Black president simply because it is unknown. I think that tyhe people also have a fear of a female presidnet because it has never been seen before. And honestly I think Hilary is just as capable as a president. I feel that there is a something to b said about a female leader that has not been exposed yet out side of the Queen of England which is really all ruled under a ecclesiastical heirarchy of more less dictators through chains of command...not much different than a presidency really but less church and more State.

It should be an interesting next 4-10 years in the US. "THE U.S. IS A SLOWLY SINKING SHIP!"

GET LACED™!
~BE

Toshi



"I think Hillary is going to take the win. But I like Barak as better candidate;hes careful in each of his speeches and never says "I" and always speaks of "We". He thinks before he speaks. And I think that the U.S is so divided, that we need a president to start bringing us closer and blur some of the lines. But Im afraid the democratic party will divide and give an immediate win to the republicans again".





Bettie


"Barack is the future, plain and simple, he's got the vision and it looks like he really wants something better for this country. I've seen that look in my mother's eyes too, that "American Dream" glow people get when they wax poetic about how things could be better. I'm voting for him, not even just because of his tan, but because I can relate....it's a FOB thing!"


-B



Super Dave


"Is there anyone else running?, crap. Its wild, its like a horror story to many people b/c what scares most Americans (white man) than this. You have this black cat running and a crazy white women running for president. There could be history in the making, but for the supporters out there i wouldnt get my hopes up b/c its still a long ways away. So, I really don't think much about it right now."



Aaron "The Film Don"


"Hmm...I haven't been keeping up to date with the whole Presedential news lately. Please forgive me for not being as informed as I should be. Blame it on the damn "transfering thought into its physical form" (school) system for taking up all of my time. Should I not be making lame excuses such as that? Honestly I'm not really in tune with the political game."








-So(Exhales:) there you have it. Straight from the minds of four young trendsetters. This is going to be good. You have a black guy running for president, which is cool. Black folks are happy and Im sure they're saying to themselves as I did "At least it aint Al Sharpton or Don King". And its cool to have a female representin'. I hope this world is ready..........





Peace, Where are the side items?!:)

Fall Out Boy - This Aint a Scene, It's an Arms Race Video

This video is hilarious:!!!!! I kinda like the song too. I think Travis from GCH makes an appearence as well. These dudes got a crazy sense of humor.......if not them then the person who came up with the video concept.

My Sister is Lucky I Luv Her

Sooooo partay folks! Whats poppin and sizzlin'? Im all about lending a helping hand, foot, lips, penis(jk).........you get the idea:) So when I found out about this line I had to tell somebody! As you can see its called Fattie Boom Bottie. The talented creator Cuba, who looks like my older cousin, also screws around with Bettie with the Honey Pot blog. I met her at a album release party through Bettie. The line has a myspace profile as well. I thought it was a porn stars page, so when she added me as a friend I let the request sit for the longest freakin' time. I apologize for the misunderstanding:) I have to say that I like the first set of shirts that I've seen. When I saw them I immediately thought of my little sister. I especially like the "Knock Knock" shirt with the huge gold door-knockers. My sister is definately gettin' one of these as soon as they hit the streets. They will debut in about a month or so. SO PLEASE DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS! And if you dont take my useless opinion, look 4 yaself----->$

Riottt Squad

I came up with this goodie while I was "Boredom Surfing". That means that I ditched my research paper efforts on Baroque poetry and started surfing the old "www" instead. While I was on hypebeast(I think), I saw this article about "Riott Festival". I cant tell you when it started but I know it ends at the end of March. This site turned out to be an "Indie-Heads" paradise! Its basically an indie-myspace. It also has dope interviews from artist like Defari, Sa-Ra, Saul Williams, Peanut Butter Wolf and alot more of your favs. They cover the whole board, from art, to music, to film, and photography. I already signed up for my account and you should also...........Its FREE:)

Check Out the Riottt$

The Game- Wouldn't Get Far

I know the youtube post have been a bit much. But I had to post this. Kanye is one of my favs and his verse is hilarious. The concept is dope as well. I hope none of you "Video Vixens" get offended by this! What am I saying? Who cares! You should've kept your mouth closed:)

Enjoy

Grand Puba - I Like It

Brand Nubian - all for one

Del Tha Funkee Homosapien - sleepin on my couch

The Original 1969 Sesame Street version of Mah-Nah-Mah-Nah

This is GANGSTA!!!!!

R.I.P Disco D

Pharoahe Monch - Gun Draws

The Pharoah has returned........Dope Concept.........And you know he is under-rated! Hes killin'em with this one.

Make Those Color Lines BOLD!

So by now you have seen and observed this reverse minsterl show called "The Next White Rapper". Im just gonna shoot it to you straight. Im not going to set this post up with some clever ass introduction, Im just gonna jump on it. I recently just got my cable turned back on:) So I was focused on catching up on some much needed VH1, Discovery Channel, and TLC. I was on the phone with my mother and she was buggin out! I asked what was she so upset about, and then she introduced me to "The Next White Rapper Show". At this point she was describing to me a situation where one of the female contestants kept saying "Nigga" like she owned the word! I dont give a damn where your from, that shit is not acceptable. White people look like clowns and posers when they try and use that word. So a few days go by and I get a chance to catch the show. To my surprise a few of the contestants were good. But the question that popped into my head was "Why do they have to be WHITE rappers?" "Why cant they just be RAPPERS?" At a time in history where we shouldnt put so much emphasis on someones race, this garbage pops up. Then you have some idiot on the show speaking about a "Ghetto Revival" when he calls himself the "King of da Burbs"? This goes to show you what alot of people really think the Hip-Hop culture is.............a damn circus, with alot of bad clowns! Hip-Hop doesnt get any respect these days. But how can it when you got trash like this on TV and everybody thinks its dope!

Look in the mirror folks!

4Real

TERIYAKI BOYZ - I still love H.E.R. feat. KANYE WEST

They are Baped Out, but what do you expect. For some reason I luv theses dudes. And Kanyes' verse is a great closer to this song. Cute Vid

Peep It

Teriyaki Boyz-Heart Breaker

Sakiko Ann Suganno

Japanese photographer Yonehara teamed up with Jeff Staple to create a series of photos starring Japanese Porn Star Maria Ozawa(who cares) and model Sakiko Ann Suganno(Big Deal:) for a look book showcasing Staple Design’s 10th Anniversary limited edition T-Shirt collection. This chick is somethin else! Screw the porn star and check the model Sakiko out! Damn shes...........so............Im drooling now. Get the lookbook too. I think its like $30. I know I am, cause its the only way I will be able to see Sakiko without logging on:)

Ya Dig

Pimp Juice

When I saw this I immediately thought of Adina Howard. You know, the freaky R&B singer that was so fine, and so HIV positive! I thought "Cool, she started her own juice company". But thats not the background info on the "Adina" juice company. This juice pushin' machine was started by a Senegalese woman by the name of Magatte Wade-Marchand. She was shocked to find out that the modern beverage of choice, soda, had made the traditional Senegalese juices irrelavent. Feeling a bit angry, on her return to her home in California she thought of something that kept her cultures traditions alive. So she pushed "Adina" out of her womb and what you see to the left is the living, breathing, drooling baby. These juices just dont taste good, they are healthy as well. They use all natural ingredients. And for all you "weight watchers" out there, there are only 70 calories. And with names like Cali-Kiss, you cant go wrong! Check It 4 Yaself$$

Peace

Trendy Ass Ninjas

Well Im focused again! I have been really bizzy the last few weeks. Settling back in the place and hanging up new stuff. It was good to go home for a bit, but something ticked me off a little bit. I went to a gathering somewhere with Dave. We met some pretty cool people:) And then all I saw were these damn hoodies. 10-Deep hoodies to be exact! Now dont get me wrong, before you label me as a "A+ Hater" I must say that I love the 10-Deep brand. I just didnt like the fact that everybody had them sons-a-bitches on! And they acted as if they had a damn crown on their head or some shit! I thought this was about being unique and having your own style. Not dishing out dirty looks cause Im not wearing the same shit you got on! Thats foul to me. Very Dennis Rodman-like. Who would want to be like everyone else? I think people are just bandwagon bitches these days! They get a new hoodie and think they're up on some new shit. O HAVE MERCY CLYDE, THAT SHIT WAS LIKE A SEEN FROM EERIE INDIANA! I bet those dudes spend like 60% of their paychecks every week tryin to keep up with the "latest". But for those of you who know what this shit is about, good lookin' mang and mangettes. Im back so the post will keep coming:)

Peace, Stay Tuned

Stones Throw Singers

Enjoy this video session! Breath In........Now Breathe Out. More posts coming in about 12 hours

Peace

The Return

Well everyone its back to grind and shine time! Im back from being on Christmas break and I gotta say that it was pretty dope:) I was shown so much love from everyone on my return, all I could do was smell the Williams Chicken in the air and smile! It started off with Bettie and the Monkey Bar. We met up and chilled with her friends for a bit. It was this dude who loved the Cowboys and was screaming his support while wearing his Tony Romo jersey. Then I was about to listen to Rob Viktums opinion on the Dallas Hip-Hop scene. I had a fealing that it was gonna be pretty interesting but we left and went to Hot Flash. I was hella tired from practice and looked a bit out of it. I was just on chill mode and wasnt trying to dance or anything. If it was any other time I probably would have been out of control. Bettie introduced me to alot of her friends and the only names I remember now are Rob(Dope Producer), Tia(Sexy Dreds and nice body), Cuba(Reminded me of my cousin Jellybean), Sober(So smooth), and I met the sexiest asian chick in the world(I held her drink.....LOL....:) HotFlash was funny as hell. I was standing next to sober on some strangers SUV and all of a sudden a few school buses worth of drunk Santas' come out of nowhere and start to party hard! It was sooooooo funny! Then the most bogus thing happened............I got pulled over by the swine! He gave me some bullshit excuse about not having my lights on. I dropped Bettie off and passed out on my sisters bed. I hit up the Ghostface/NAs release party with my home-slice Dave. It was cool. It felt strange though, because it seemed like everybody was there to see what other folks had on! That ish is lame. And I spotted something that needs to be adressed, and will be in the next post. Me and Dave walked around Deep Ellum and laughed at how huge some of the dildos are today! The cops broke the shindig up and everyone jetted to Minc. We were gonna go but my stomach was killing me, so we went to IHOP. The new menus suck now cause you cant just get side items anymore. So we kept screamin "Where are the damb side items" the whole night. I tried to come up on a IHOP hat but they werent havin' it. The rest of the break included free clothes, shoes, and much needed family time.

I havent had time to do anything lately. Im gonna be contributing to CrownDozens.com so that should be cool. Stay tuned cause Im gonna have the realest post tommorrow!

X-Mas Break

Im sorry Im not comin' with more updates. But Im trying to enjoy my damn break! I wish I had a camera cause' Ive already seen the most bootylicious asian chick and 1 million drunk Santas! But I have a few more days left untill I return and I still have:

• Ghostface/Nas Album release Jump-Off
• Snoops House/Mansion Banger
• More Shoe Shoppin(3 pairs today alone and a dope hoodie)
• And a much needed Adikt/P.E.G fix

Hopefully I will have some pics up. But if not.......you will just have to use that pastime called "imagination".

Peace

Box Magazine

My list of magazines that I honestly read are short and predictable. First I check out the URB and Beautiful Decay. Then I move on to the likes of my favorites, Mass Appeal and Vapors. You could go ahead and throw in the occasional Rolling Stone and Popular Science as well. This has been my diet of print media for the longest and I have to say I was gettin tired of waking up in the morning eating free IHOP. I mean, at first it was total "fat kid" bliss. But after a few years of that stuff you start to search for something a bit different and refreshing. Dont get me wrong, I still like my Mass Appeal with maple syrup, but it wouldnt kill me to throw a few slices of fruit and some grains in the mix. So I lucked up and found Box Magazine. Its just a culmination of fashion, sex, and culture in one. They have real, sensual photos to accompany the interesting topics. Once you visit the site, you will quickly see that they appeal to a variety of sexual tastes. With a lengthy list of contributing photographers, you are able to see sex and all of its "aspects" in an elegant pornographic way through various pesrpectives. As you can see in the pic above titled "First", you could take a wild guess about what and who's "First" it is. The latest issue has an interview with Lady Sovereign!But dont take my words for it, get your own and visit the magazine yourself!

I Freaked Out Last Night!!!!!!!!!!!(Really Sun Sun)

So some stuff went on lastnight. I was chillin' though. Our cable is off so I have been gettin' all of my homework done way before the day before the class like I usually do. I even have alot more time to work on verses now. But that will come to an end after the new born year. But back to the meat and potatoes. I was on my way out the apartment to go do "nothing" when I see a homie of mine. Now, this is one of those homies you dont hang with all of the time but when you do its cool. And hes from the D so we gotta stick together. So as Im leaving I spot him in the parking lot and I call his name(We will just call him MF Strange). He comes over and gives me a pound and we catch up a bit. I forgot to mention that this dude is probably in "Atmospheres Top Ten Fans Fan Club". So we talk about Slug and the whole Rhymsayers Crew, basically all of the dopeness they exude. Then "MF Strange" says to me " I bet Slug gets a shit load of groupies!" Im like...........Duh. Anyone who rocks a crowd like that should get groupies! I mean, it should be a law. As a matter of fact, As of now it is a law to have at least 8-13 groupies if you can rock it like Slug does(Done:) So then the convo takes a wrong turn into a part of town where I didnt want to go(Cue the Twilite Zone Music). Keep in mindthat Im in a pretty big hurry to go do "nothing" with my night so Im gettin' pretty frustrated that the conversing has gone on this long. MF Strange goes on to say "And Im not trying to be gay or anything but...........(At this point it was an awkward moment of silence which let me know something sour was about to be said).........I would tottally suck Slugs dick...........Im not being gay or anything" Once he said that I almost threw up on him. Im the furthest away from homophobic, its just that it was so creepy to come out and say that if you are not:
A. Homosexual/Bisexual(Greedy:)
B. HAve a girlfriend who thinks your straight
After that I ended the convo and speed walked away! I really didnt know what to do or say after something like that!

Im ready to come home!

They Should Have Never Gave You Ni**az P.E.G

Im sure you have seen the flyer.......but in case you havent then here it is! I have to make it to this one. I missed the Miami Vice jump-off so I guess you could say I was waitin on this. It came at the right time too. I mean, here I was killing myself because I dont want this holiday to go down the drain.(But still, If anyone knows about any shindigs in DFW please let me know) Chrisctmas has consisted of things like eating and watching that christmas movie that comes on every year on TBS. Dont get me wrong, the movie is a classic but its not something I would like to consume my entire break. If your in the area then you should probably check it out. I know me and Dave will, the tall skinny black kid and the kinda tall/kinda buff but not really white guy with long hair:)

Peace

Jay-Z - Lost Ones (Exclusive)

Ya bouy young H.O is back. This video is so much better than the "Show Me What You Got" Video because of one thing...........its real. No jewels and none of that unnecesary crap. The video really is worth checkin' out. So do like Diddy and......Press Play

Peace

Fiona Apple "Not About Love"

I Love Thi$ Sh*t!