Wow, new music from Guru and 7 Grand Records, entitled Never Sell Out: The Final Verses, available now, only eight days after his death. Don’t support this, people.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
New Music, From GURU (RIP)
Wow, new music from Guru and 7 Grand Records, entitled Never Sell Out: The Final Verses, available now, only eight days after his death. Don’t support this, people.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
MADLIB Medicine Show No. 5: The History of the LOOP DIGGA 1990-2000
Back in the 90s, “beat tapes” were literally that: cassette tapes of beats that a producer made either for himself, friends, or potential collaborators. Madlib made a bunch of them in the days between his early productions for the Alkaholiks (circa ’92) and the release of his Quasimoto album (2000), after which he took a couple of years off of the beats to focus on making jazz music before beginning a new era of hip-hop with Madvillain, Jaylib and Beat Konducta.
This collection of beats showcases the way that Madlib’s early hip-hop demos were filtered out to his crew of friends and associates, providing an opportunity for a unique view into Madlib’s working process. These beats, often freestyled on SP1200 or whatever machine he had at the ready, were picked up by rappers over a period of many years. Trainspotters will find it interesting that beats later destined for the likes of Wildchild and Percee P were made some years before those albums saw release.
This album is punctuated with a series of early solo-raps by Madlib and his Quasimoto alter ego and features the crew known collectively as CDP – those rappers who worked side by side with Madlib during the days of his Oxnard CA-based “Crate Diggas Palace” studios. The Madlib Medicine Show series is a combination of Madlib's new hip-hop productions, remixes, beat tapes and jazz, as well as mixtapes of funk, soul, Brazilian, psych, jazz and other undefined forms of music....Copp this now @ http://StonesThrow.com
OL SCHOOL WEDS. Video----Young Black Teenagers
Young Black Teenagers (YBT) was an early 1990s rap group consisting of Kamron, First Born, ATA, Tommy Never, and DJ Skribble. Despite their name, none of the group was black. They intended their name as a tribute to the black culture they were influenced by, but some thought their name offensive or ridiculous.
YBT had the support of the prominent rap group Public Enemy and their producer Hank Shocklee signed them as the first act of his label Sound of Urban Listeners (SOUL). They released their second album with MCA Records.
Their debut album Young Black Teenagers (1991) featured the singles "Nobody Knows Kelli" (about the character Kelly Bundy from the sitcom Married With Children), "Proud to Be Black", and "To My Donna" (an attack on Madonna for taking the rhythm track of the Public Enemy song "Security of the First World" for her single "Justify My Love"). After the first album, Tommy Never inexplicably left the group, and YBT became a foursome, with A.T.A. contributing more vocally. Their second album, Dead Enz Kids Doin' Lifetime Bidz (1993), featured the song "Tap the Bottle", their biggest single. The band did gain some publicity (albeit not necessarily positive) for the song "Time To Make The Dough Nutz", as it contained a sample of Rush's 1981 hit "Tom Sawyer", angering many devoted Rush fans, even though YBT insisted it had been meant as a tribute.
YBT were listed among VH1's "Least Hiphop Moments", where they were overtly ridiculed for their overall name and premise.
After "Tap The Bottle" became their only worldwide hit, YBT called it a day in 1994....Enjoy!!!
Loud & Hard to Hit
Tap the Bottle
YBT had the support of the prominent rap group Public Enemy and their producer Hank Shocklee signed them as the first act of his label Sound of Urban Listeners (SOUL). They released their second album with MCA Records.
Their debut album Young Black Teenagers (1991) featured the singles "Nobody Knows Kelli" (about the character Kelly Bundy from the sitcom Married With Children), "Proud to Be Black", and "To My Donna" (an attack on Madonna for taking the rhythm track of the Public Enemy song "Security of the First World" for her single "Justify My Love"). After the first album, Tommy Never inexplicably left the group, and YBT became a foursome, with A.T.A. contributing more vocally. Their second album, Dead Enz Kids Doin' Lifetime Bidz (1993), featured the song "Tap the Bottle", their biggest single. The band did gain some publicity (albeit not necessarily positive) for the song "Time To Make The Dough Nutz", as it contained a sample of Rush's 1981 hit "Tom Sawyer", angering many devoted Rush fans, even though YBT insisted it had been meant as a tribute.
YBT were listed among VH1's "Least Hiphop Moments", where they were overtly ridiculed for their overall name and premise.
After "Tap The Bottle" became their only worldwide hit, YBT called it a day in 1994....Enjoy!!!
Loud & Hard to Hit
Tap the Bottle
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Nike Air Maxim 1+....
Nike has successfully reinterpreted some of their classic models in the last few years by updating well-known silhouettes with high-tech materials. In this updated Air Maxim 1+, the lightweight, breathable torch material is employed on the collar and toe portions, while the durable flywire adorns the midfoot. Last year, we got the chance to see this model in the original blue and red colorways, and we can see that on this model the material above the midfoot is soft, and it replaces the suede of the older molds. This simple and direct styling is a indicative of the strides Nike’s has made to preserve their heritage and stay on top of the performance elements as well...Coming Soon!
Monday, April 26, 2010
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
OL SCHOOL WEDS. Video----UMC's
The UMC's was an hip-hop duo from the borough of Staten Island in New York City.
The group was composed of Haas G and Kool Kim, who released the critically acclaimed, full-length album Fruits of Nature in 1991, which garnered chart success with the duo's #1 Billboard Hot Rap Single "Blue Cheese" and #2 Hot Rap Single "One To Grow On." In 1994, the duo released its sophomore album, Unleashed but split up soon after.
Since the group's break-up, Haas G has focused on producing music, most notably garnering a #1 hit for Lil Kim featuring 50 Cent, with "The Magic Stick." Kool Kim reinvented himself as the controversial underground emcee NYOIL...Enjoy!
Blue Cheese
1 to Grow On
The group was composed of Haas G and Kool Kim, who released the critically acclaimed, full-length album Fruits of Nature in 1991, which garnered chart success with the duo's #1 Billboard Hot Rap Single "Blue Cheese" and #2 Hot Rap Single "One To Grow On." In 1994, the duo released its sophomore album, Unleashed but split up soon after.
Since the group's break-up, Haas G has focused on producing music, most notably garnering a #1 hit for Lil Kim featuring 50 Cent, with "The Magic Stick." Kool Kim reinvented himself as the controversial underground emcee NYOIL...Enjoy!
Blue Cheese
1 to Grow On
TRUE "420" Pack....
To celebrate the most important day of the year for San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury District, True presents this years edition of the 420 pack. The highlights of this years offerings are a new & improved “spice” grinder and a blunt splitter. A selection holiday specific tees complete the pack.
All of these items available now only at True SF, True East & online at http://TrueClothing.net
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Happy 420...2010
Happy 420...From Jefro's Hip Hop Spot n Crew......La Bomba!!!!
Musical Youth----Pass the Dutchie
Eddie Grant----Electric Ave
Musical Youth----Pass the Dutchie
Eddie Grant----Electric Ave
Monday, April 19, 2010
Snoop Dogg X BoundLess Tee...
Because no one got enough of the Snoop Dogg’s malice the first time around, the West Coast rep had recently just launched a follow up album, More Malice. While having more songs is not even nearly enough for many, those in New York City today and tomorrow can rejoice, as the Dogg himself will be stopping in New York for his “Malice N’ Wonderland Tour”, first at Brooklyn Bowl today and at the Filmore tomorrow. To commemorate the tour, http://BoundLessNY.com has collaborated with Snoop Dogg to create a special limited edition t-shirt that will be released exclusively at Boundless NY and at the tour venue today and tomorrow. The black t-shirt features details of the tour in bright colors, and only 300 are produced. The t-shirt is currently available in store at Boundless NY and also available for order online. The remaining tees will be up for grabs at The Brooklyn Bowl tonight and at The Filmore tomorrow. So, don’t miss out!
Release Dates: April 19th (Monday) – April 20th (Tuesday)
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Dissizit x Frank151 tee...
Frank151 is pleased to introduce our latest apparel collaboration with LA artist Slick's company http://DISSIZIT.com !. They just collabed with them on a super limited-edition Camel tee in two colorways (black and white), pictured above, inspired by Frank Book Chapter 39: Middle East. It's only available on Frank151.com, for purchase, or by entering this special contest. This week, we're giving away one of each size (S, M, L & XL) to the people who give us the best answers...Get'em @http://Frank151.com
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Stussy x ManHattan Records Tee...
On May 2nd DJ Premier and DJ Pete Rock are coming to play a night in Tokyo, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Manhattan Records. http://Stussy.com is on board for the event and of course provides a t-shirt to celebrate the occasion. The tee will go on sale April 24th.....
OL SCHOOL WEDS. Video---Heavy D
Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records; their debut, Living Large, was released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). The album was a commercial success, though Big Tyme (1989, 1989 in music) was a breakthrough that included four hits. Trouble T. Roy died at age 22 in a fall on July 15, 1990, in Indianapolis (see 1990 in music). Dixon's passing led to a tribute on the follow-up platinum album, Peaceful Journey (1991, 1991 in music). Pete Rock & CL Smooth created a tribute to Trouble T. Roy called "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" which is regarded as a hip-hop classic.....Enjoy!!!
The Over Weight Lovers in the House
You Can't See What I Can See
We Got Our Own Thang
Girls They Love Me
The Over Weight Lovers in the House
You Can't See What I Can See
We Got Our Own Thang
Girls They Love Me
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Slick (Dissizit) x XLarge tee...
Following up on last month’s Harajuku Store installation, XLarge develops a new graphic tee with famed graffiti artist Slick. The shirt is a spin-off XLarge’s traditional logo tee with added signature Slick graphics on the front and back. Three different colorways were produced, including a limited edition red joint. Look for these through select XLarge outlets.
Friday, April 9, 2010
LEADERS Fitteds...New Colors...
Gear up for the new MLB 2010 season with LEADERS‘ newest New Era 59Fifty fitted caps designed by Vic and Ty. The theme for both caps was retro and represent the designers all time favorite MLB colorways. The old school Baltimore Orioles (Black/White/Orange) was designed by Vic while Ty opted for the now defunct Montreal Expos colorway (Red/White/Blue). Both caps feature the LDRS lockup logo in raised embroidery and a throwback Green underbill. These caps drop in store at Leaders on April 10 and online the same day at 12pm (CST).
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
OL SCHOOL WEDS. Video----D NICE
D-Nice grew up in the Bronx, hip-hops birthplace, and emerged as a rapper and producer in the late 1980s. The late Scott La Rock of Boogie Down Productions mentored D-Nice as a teenager and offered him a place to develop his talent alongside rap legend KRS-One. He began to expand into production, producing The Stop The Violence Movement's number 1 single, Self Destruction, and later working with Queen Latifah and Kid Rock on their early albums. Ultimately, D-Nice released two albums with Jive records, including the 1990 hit single Call Me D-Nice, which reached the top of Billboards rap chart....Enjoy!
They Call Me D NICE
25 Ta Life
They Call Me D NICE
25 Ta Life
Vans Vault x MLB Chicago Cubs Chukka LX for St. Alfred...
Vault by Vans and Major League Baseball are teaming up to celebrate the renewal of our national pastime with the Opening Day Collection. Available at select Vault accounts, Vans has created a special classic sneaker style for the corresponding hometown team. Just 12 pairs of Chicago’s Chukka LX and a matching limited edition Majestic Authentic Jersey will go on sale April 12th, only at http://Stalfred.com in Chicago. St. Alfred will be accepting requests for a chance to purchase the shoes this Saturday, April 10th from 12 to 2 pm. Shoes then will be available for pick up and purchase on Opening Day...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Can He Be the Next SO-CALLED Castro?
Young Elian wit his MASTER...
The new pictures show a serious-looking 16-year-old sporting a closely cropped haircut, wearing an olive-green military school uniform with red shoulder patches, as he attends a Young Communist Union meeting. The Cuban government press released the images under the none-too-subtle headline "Young Elian Gonzalez defends his revolution in the youth congress." People Say...Time will Tell
The new pictures show a serious-looking 16-year-old sporting a closely cropped haircut, wearing an olive-green military school uniform with red shoulder patches, as he attends a Young Communist Union meeting. The Cuban government press released the images under the none-too-subtle headline "Young Elian Gonzalez defends his revolution in the youth congress." People Say...Time will Tell
Monday, April 5, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
MADLIB Medicine Show No. 4: 420 Chalice All-Stars
Madlib Medicine Show No. 4: 420 Chalice All-Stars, aka Son of Super Ape, is all Jamaican sounds – over 79 minutes of dub, reggae, roots. This will be released on 4/20, a date which has significance known to weed-heads worldwide.
The CD contains a 12-page booklet with a special supplement listing every medicinal marijuana dispensary in Madlib's home city Los Angeles.
This is the 4th of Madlib's one-a-month, twelve-CD series on his own imprint, Madlib Invazion. Odd numbers in the series are original productions by Madlib, even numbers are mixtapes.
Futura 2000 x Nike x New York Yankees Air Force 1's
The New York Yankees themed AF1 pack from Nike and Futura drops at 21 Mercer today. Consisting of an Air Force 1 Low Premium, Air Force 1 High Premium LE and Air Force 1 HI Supreme, each shoe features a perforated gradient leather alongside baseball details and Futura’s handstyle on the tongue and sole....YOU CAN GET THESE NOW @http://niketown.com
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Vans Vault Chukka LX "Chicago White Sox" Shoe
Just to be Clear: I'M A CUBS FAN 100%....I'm not Biased....This is for my Sox Fans...(YoHo, DJ, Capola etc.)
Stop by Saint Alfred this Saturday btwn 12-2pm to enter the Vans x MLB x STA lottery for your chance to purchase 1 of 12 Limited Edition Chicago White Sox packages. Each packages contains a Vans Chicago White Sox Chukka LX & Authentic Majestic Jersey, only available at Saint Alfred.
It’s free to enter the “lottery style” drawing, we will accept entries until 5 pm on Sunday April 4th at which time we will draw the 12 names and contact the winners.
Phone entries are welcome (out of state calls accepted). The Vans x MLB x STA package will be available for mail-order purchase. All shoes must be purchased by end of day Monday April 5th (8 pm Central)
(ONE TICKET PER PERSON)
Futura 2000 x Nike SportsWear--NY Yankees Be True Stadium Raglan Baseball Shirt
Minus a few notable players, including World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, the New York Yankees and manager Joe Giradi, nevertheless, still poise to claim the championship title once again this year. As an inaugural to the opening salvos, artist FUTURA, a diehard Bronx Bombers fan, designed a limited Nike Be True collection in honor of The Pinstripers. Designs include a stadium jacket, t-shirts, and this, a raglan baseball shirt. A near-replica of the original uniform worn by the “Boys of the Summer”, the edition by FUTURA features printed on pinstripes, front and back, with contrast color sleeves. FUTURA’s signature Pointman caricature, in the likeness of the Yankees, embroidered on upper portion while a collaboration tag line is found near the hem....Now available @http://NikeStore.com
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