Shout out to my nephew Rovi Rokmore and everybody down at EIU. I'm hearin that they loving this song called Status(Check my Facebook) down there. Rovi and his roomate did their thang on this one. Check this out, its actually a dope concept which makes it a dope song
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
BUSH GETS SHOES THROWN AT HIM BY IRAQ JOURNALIST
George W. Bush ducked two shoes viciously thrown at him by Muntazer al-Zaidi an Iraqi journalist, from the Al-Baghdadia network who screamed "This is the farewell kiss, you dog!" during the attack as the US President was shaking shook hands with the Iraqi premier in Baghdad. In Arab culture, soles of shoes are considered the ultimate insult, thus explaining the bizarre act. Bush secretly flew to Iraq for a "farewell" meeting with it's President Jalani Talabani and the war torn middle eastern countries other political leaders. Two things I learned from this incident, Iraqis have no aim and W dodges objects thrown at him like he does insults and impeachments. Hilarious
AIR JORDAN 2 - EMINEM "THE WAY I AM"
Eminem's "The Way I Am" x Air Jordan Retro 2 will be available this Thursday Dec. 18th for a buck 10 with only 313 pairs made to rep the area code for Em's Detroit 8 Mile area code
Find more videos like this on BUMPMAG.COM
Saturday, December 13, 2008
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
Kicks n Graffiti
Walking through Wicker Park in Chicago, Some may have noticed the Air Jordan 23 mural on the St.Alfred gate and wondered who had done such a magnificent piece. The Art displays the love for the Air Jordan III and The mastermind behind the shoe itself, Tinker Hatfield and now Sneakerfiles gives you an in depth look at Mr. Pussyfoot aka Kane, The artist of the mural.
-Oscar Castillo aka Wreckinkickz
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Kanye Sells 443K, While Ludacris Sells 212k
Of course Kanye sales this time around would be allot lower than “Graduation”, what with the poor economy, no “50 Cent vs Kanye West” hype, not to mention the his auto-tune induced, 808’s which are really 909’s singer/rap album is a complete three sixty from his previous work which may have thrown his fans off a little. None the less 443k is not a failure by any standard especially given our economic current slump.
Ludacris on the other hand sold half of what Kanye did in his first week even though from a Hip Hop stand point, Luda clearly has a better rap album. This could be a result of him not having a super hit record even though “One More Drink” is currently climbing the charts. None the less 212k is not a failure and if you heard his album you would know he still has a few tracks that could be big singles. He’s only on his second single so far.
So who’s album are you guys feeling more….
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
NEW LEBORN JAMES "CHALK" COMMERICAL
LeBron James will be bringing Thanksgiving to you…well not quite. On Thanksgiving Day, Nike will debut its latest television ad promoting James’s latest sneaker, the Nike Zoom Lebron 6. “Chalk”, the name given to this sneaker promotion, takes its inspiration from King James’s pre-game ritual in which he hoists talcum powder into the air at the scorers’ table before each game.
While the main focus of the ad is about LeBron and his latest sneaker, he will not be alone. Familiar faces such as Lil Wayne, Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy, Daniel Gibson, Anderson Varejao, and J.J. Hicks will all appear in the 30 and 60-second spots.
T.I & Shawty Lo's CREW BRAWL @ DIRTY AWARDS
So it went down last night at the Dirty Awards held at Georgia's International Convention Center in the A where Shawty Lo and T.I. took shots at one another onstage during their performances which resulted in chairs being thrown on the stage reportedly by Grand Hustle artist Alfamega during Shawty Lo's set who retaliated when T.I. performed leaving Alfamega himself and Big Kuntry Kane being led away in cuffs andwhile one of Lo's peoples laid knocked out on the premises. First Trae punches Mike Jones in the face @ the Ozone Awards, now this. What happened to all the Southern Hospitality?
Dirty Awards 2008 Battle Between T.I. and Shawty Lo from Gyant on Vimeo.
Snoop x One Life to Live...
So there is a rumor that as a child Snoop would watch One Life to Live when he would get sent home from school...
So now that he is an adult it only fit he'd be featured on the show... Now thats a crossover... Rappers on soap operas...ENJOY
So now that he is an adult it only fit he'd be featured on the show... Now thats a crossover... Rappers on soap operas...ENJOY
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Marcus Jordan P.E XX from Sole Addiction
For those that have seen the Marcus Jordan Vs Bow Wow video, These are Pictures of the Actual XX Marcus was holding in his hands. The Air Jordan XX is a Sz 14 in Which Marcus Jordan wore in a few training sessions 4 years ago. Marcus Jordan is now a partner at Sole Addiction so be sure to see more pictures of Exclusive Jordan P.E's as well as Marcus Jordan P.E's.
Oscar Castillo aka Wreckinkickz
Inside House of Hoops
Last week the Mid-west got its first House of Hoops as the Nike and Footlocker concept store opened in Chicago, in North Riverside Park Mall.
For those who questioned the location of the store, the crowds and excitement over exclusives have quieted those critics.
More after the Jump!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
MC BREED PASSES AWAY
While details are still being confirmed, sources told AllHipHop.com that the rapper died early this morning.
“He’s no longer with us,” said a tearful friend, who shall remain anonymous. “We are in the process of putting together a benefit concert, hopefully at Saint Andrews to raise money for a funeral,” the source told AllHipHop.com.
MC Breed, born Eric Breed, was a 15-year-veteran who was born in Flint Michigan.
He worked with a number of rappers, including Too $hort and Tupac Shakur.
On September 5, Breed was admitted to an Atlanta area hospital and placed on life support, after he collapsed when his kidneys failed, during a game of pickup basketball.
His condition began to improve and he was taken off of life support a few days later.
AIR JORDAN RETRO 1 HIGH
Tomorrow will see a few key releases from the Jordan Brand and has made it hard to choose between them. The Air Jordan I (1) Retro High Strap will finally be hitting store shelves after weeks of anticipation. The strapped version is available in three colorways, the classic “Bred” black/varsity red/white, white/black/varsity red and black/white. Perhaps the more sought after Air Jordan I (1) Retro High Strap, the first style pictured will be limited and won’t be as easy to get as the other two. Good luck to those following the release, they will be available on Saturday, November 22nd at Proper and other retailers.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
AJ Countdown 11&12 Pack
Looks like the wait is over. Jordan/Sneaker heads have been waiting for this moment since the introduction to the concept of the Collezione packs was leaked. Now people can finally relax because Jordan Brand came through big time with this last pack. After the rumor broke out that the Jordan XII would be black/red/cement people all around the world hung their heads low and pouted because it wasn't an OG color. Now that the truth has come out fans can once again rejoice. Open your Christmas gifts early because if you want this pack YOU WILL BE SLEEPING OUTSIDE!!!! December 26th is the date and you already know where to be.
peace
Monday, November 17, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Chicago Rapper Bump J Arrested, Charged With 2007 Bank Robbery
Chicago-based rapper, Bump J, was arrested recently for his part in a 2007 bank robbery, according to the FBI.
According to CBS in Chicago, the 28-year-old rapper (real name: Terrance Boykin) was arrested following a routine traffic stop in Carbondale, Illinois, after being the subject of an unpublicized manhunt since September, when he was indicted in connection with the 2007 robbery of a Chase Bank Branch in Oakpark.
The FBI says that he and one other man entered the bank on January 4th of last year, wielding handguns and announcing a robbery. They then forced bank employees to hand over cash from the teller drawers and vault, making off with more than $100,000 in cash.
No injuries were reported during the robbery, but it was all caught on surveillance cameras.
His accomplice has not been located as of press time.
Bump J is currently being held without bail in Carbondale and will be returned to Chicago soon. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
The rapper made a name for himself locally via countless mixtapes, including one with the popular DJ Drama called Chicagorilla. His buzz eventually earned him a record deal with Atlantic Records, but his debut was never released.
Marcus Jordan vs Bow Wow
Well for those that don't know, Bow Wow made a video claiming to be that dude when it comes to Jordans... Well marcus Jordan has a video of his own showcasing some of his own PE's...ENJOY
Thursday, November 13, 2008
DJ Pharris x DJ Khaled
Yep, you read that right. World premiere. From Pharris' long awaited and long overdue album, Hood Music. He's definitely bringing out the heavy hitters (no pun intended?) for this one.
That's a serious lineup and a BIG look for the homie Sly P! DJ Pharris feat.
The Game, Sly Polaroid, Rick Ross & DJ Khaled - "Stop"
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Really Doe - My City
FakeShoreDrive...
Really Doe plans to release his debut mixtape, First Impression, in mid-December.
He has some big things planned for it, so stay tuned.
Below is the first leak, "My City", which is an ode to Haterville.
Really Doe - "My City"
Props to the World Famous Dillaman!!
Mixtape - Sly Polaroid - The Clarification
FakeShoreDrive.com
Apparently, this mixtape quietly hit the web last week (some of you may have had it for longer), and no one thought to inform me until today. Hmmm. Treated? I think so.
The Clarification is hosted by Pharris and features apperances from Bump J, Count, Fabolous and R. Kelly.
Download free copy now.
Sly Polaroid - The Clarification
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Jordan PHLY White Cement
Anyone who knows me knows this is my shoe of choice... With the feel of a Blazer and the look of a Jordan you can't miss with this one... and if you don't like it, well more for me then...
After pre-releasing the White/Cement and Black/Cement Jordan PHLY earlier this year, Jordan Brand is set to release both colorways as a general release this Winter. This month Jordan Brand is set to release the White Cement Jordan PHLY. Designed to look like the type of sneaker that MJ would have worn in the late 70s and in the early 80s while playing for "Pop" Herring at Laney High School, the PH in PHLY stands for Pop Herring, the Jordan Phly feature a minimimalistic two piece upper similar to many performance Basketball sneakers of that era.
The White Cement Jordan PHLY features a White tumbled leather upper with Elephant Print accents at the toe and heel and Red accents at the eyelets, tongue, and embroidered Jumpman at the heel. The White Cement Jordan PHLY is set to release later this month at Jordan accounts.
Tech Info:
Jordan PHLY
White/Varsity Red-Cement Grey-Black
318598-161
$85
Jordan PHLY
White/Varsity Red-Cement Grey-Black
318598-161
$85
Check out some other colors...
(Video) J Kwest - I am Obama
My bad Brandon... Better late than never...Enjoy
J.Kwest - I Am (Obama) from Endangered Peace on Vimeo.
J.Kwest - I Am (Obama) from Endangered Peace on Vimeo.
Mixtape - Yung Berg - Red Carpet
Props to AB (FakeShoreDrive)... Here's Kidd Domination's latest creation with the Yung'in which features the likes of Cap 1, Lloyd, Collie Buddz and more.
Download a free copy now.
Yung Berg & Kidd Domination - Red Carpet Treatment
Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Self Conscious First Friday sale 8-12 Midnight!
Trying to get fresh for tonight? Don't forget to check out the Self-Conscious first Friday sale tonight beginning at 8 until 12AM with special performances, food and drinks, Live X-Box Game play and 30-50% off Sneakers and Clothes on brands including Jordan Brand, Nike, Air Forces, Dunks, Vandals, Adiddas and More!!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
PRSVR is back from paris!
Prsvr is back from paris! Anyone who has squat to do on Friday night and want to go to a hip hop spot with their people, Check out Buddha lounge and mention "flamingo" for 5 dollar cover with drink specials!
Monkey Bizness Decor Line for Fall 08
The Second Season launch following the brands Manifesto of "Die Free Live Fresh", focuses mainly on quality, longevity, persistence, and most of all life! By encompassing every piece to interact with all other pieces from the line. Including the arrival of new military style jackets and the slight introduction of Monkey Buziness Decor Urban Chic collection with well fit sweaters, rugby polo's, and blazers.
The first New Release is the 80's Crazy (which states that the 80's where more than dope ropes and forty's) That also consists of a young lady holding a shotgun that shows a slight resemblance to the album POWER by ICE-T.
The shirt comes in 2 coloways a Sapphire and Yellow/ Red and Gray and with a MB Decor bandana!
Visit MB Decors myspace for more info on the clothing line.
www.myspace.combgdaddywuwu
www.myspace.com/monkeybuziness
www.myspace.com/defjamcollege
www.myspace.com/swaggerkingz
- Oscar Castillo aka Wreckinkickz from Sneakerfiles.com
www.myspace.com/wreckinkickz
A,Okay Official x New Era Hats
A.Okay Official in Chicago, Have released their first New Era collabo hats for fall 2008. A.Okay official was the first store to fuse Art, Sneakers and Vinyl toys together and now have their own signature hats.The colorways of the hats consists of the "Staple" A.Okay Official Hat, the "Like-Bulls", "Like-Cubs", "Like-Bears", "Grayscale", "CMYK", "Camo" and "Mocha Berry.
Peep the rest at
www.aokayofficial.com
LDRS 1354 Reverse Jam Release This Saturday!
Releasing this coming Saturday, is The LDRSxReebok Reverse Pump Jam that was scheduled to release a couple months ago. Though there were many pictures of the last sample floating on the internet, The final product has had a couple of adjustments. The Reverse Pump Jam consists of a 3M tongue with the LDRS 1354 signature stitched on the tongue. The back mid sole is glittered with colors that pertain to every Chicago train line color as well as a blue clear sole that has a map of the Chicago train loop. The shoe is limited to 75 pairs and will be released November 8th.
The launch party for the shoe will be at club divine on the 7th.
www.leaders1354.com
www.myspace.com/leaders1354
Royal Mindset Clothing
Sneakers and T's have always come hand in hand and for every independent clothing line there was always inspiration from the culture that we all share as sneaker heads. But what happens when You get a independent clothing line with its own identity but still has the taste of the urban culture? Royal Mindset. A Line influenced by life as well as what we all go through.
Nate Hoops, Creative Director of Royal Mindset, describes the message of the clothing as "An Idea that if you can get your mindset to do something, you can do it. If you have the mindset of royalty, you can become that. All the guys I work with come from humble back grounds and so we kind of want to make it if you have the mentality, You can than you can. It's all about having your mind right"
Model Call for Self-Conscious!!!!
On December 5, when the snow has hit the ground and the windchill has left your digits near frost bitten, Self Conscious will be providing HEAT. when T-shirt and apparel line Unspoken Proverb will be making it's official release. Some of the highlights of the night will include DJ TIMBUCK2, featured designers ENSTRUMENTAL PHARAOH GUARD & MORE.
To help kick off the event, Unspoken Proverbs is hosting, I'M SO SELF CONSCIOUS FASHION SHOW
MODEL CALL at Self Conscious on Saturday November 15, from 2-5pm for professional individuals looking to build their portfolio, gain exposure and ready to network. You don't want to miss being a part of this.
More after the JUMP!!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Custom "Chi-Haze" Dunk Lows!
Straight from St!zo's lab at A.Okay Official in Chicago, comes another one of his master pieces. This time its an all haze custom Dunk Low.The shoe displays the Chicago skyline all hazed out with black/white base and hints of Grey on the shoe.
For more of St!zo's work, Peep his myspace and the A.Okay Official website for more custom designs
www.aokayofficial.com
www.myspace.com/djstizo
Oscar Castillo Aka Wreckinkickz
HoodMan Obama Gear ON SALE!!!
What's Good Hoodman Fam,
We've got reason to celebrate tonight!
For the past 2 years, since Hoodman's very first season, we've been reppin' Obama.
As the FIRST streetwear company to endorse and donate to Obama's Campaign, we want to thank all of you for your tremendous support!
Peep the blog "Diary of an Obama Supporter" here: http://www.hoodman.tv/news/
To honor our 44th President, enjoy 44% off on all Obama and election gear from Hoodman!
$16 tees
$30 hoodies
For the next 7 days, visit http://www.hoodman.tv/shop/ and as always, thanks for your support!
We've got reason to celebrate tonight!
For the past 2 years, since Hoodman's very first season, we've been reppin' Obama.
As the FIRST streetwear company to endorse and donate to Obama's Campaign, we want to thank all of you for your tremendous support!
Peep the blog "Diary of an Obama Supporter" here: http://www.hoodman.tv/news/
To honor our 44th President, enjoy 44% off on all Obama and election gear from Hoodman!
$16 tees
$30 hoodies
For the next 7 days, visit http://www.hoodman.tv/shop/ and as always, thanks for your support!
Tonight @ SoleMates...Chicago
Solemates and Enstrumental have teamed up to bring you the ultimate "Soulmates" collaboration. In honor of the Obama campaign and expected win, we are celebrating "Politics As Unusual". Join us for the launch of the limited release shirt and networking event.
Wednesday, November 5th 5-8pm 2708 N. Halsted Wine provided by Black Swan :
RSVP: mailto:RSVPInfo@solemateschicago.com
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GET OUT YOUR VOTE!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Obama becomes first black president in landslide
WASHINGTON – Barack Obama swept to victory as the nation's first black president Tuesday night in an electoral college landslide that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself.
The son of a black father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, the Democratic senator from Illinois sealed his historic triumph by defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in a string of wins in hard-fought battleground states — Ohio, Florida, Virginia and Iowa.
A huge crowd in Grant Park in Obama's home town of Chicago erupted in jubilation at the news of his victory. Some wept.
McCain called his former rival to concede defeat — and the end of his own 10-year quest for the White House. "The American people have spoken, and spoken clearly," McCain told disappointed supporters in Arizona.
Obama and his running mate, Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, will take their oaths of office as president and vice president on Jan. 20, 2009.
As the 44th president, Obama will move into the Oval Office as leader of a country that is almost certainly in recession, and fighting two long wars, one in Iraq, the other in Afghanistan.
The popular vote was close, but not the count in the Electoral College, where it mattered most.
There, Obama's audacious decision to contest McCain in states that hadn't gone Democratic in years paid rich dividends.
Obama has said his first order of presidential business will be to tackle the economy. He has also pledged to withdraw most U.S. combat troops from Iraq within 16 months.
Fellow Democrats rode his coattails to larger majorities in both houses of Congress. They defeated incumbent Republicans and won open seats by turn.
The 47-year-old Illinois senator was little known just four years ago. A widely praised speech at the Democratic National Convention, delivered when he was merely a candidate for the Senate, changed that.
Overnight he became a sought-after surrogate campaigner, and he had scarcely settled into his Senate seat when he began preparing for his run for the White House.
A survey of voters leaving polling places on Tuesday showed the economy was by far the top Election Day issue. Six in 10 voters said so, and none of the other top issues — energy, Iraq, terrorism and health care — was picked by more than one in 10.
"May God bless whoever wins tonight," President Bush told dinner guests at the White House, where his tenure runs out on Jan. 20.
The Democratic leaders of Congress celebrated in Washington.
"It is not a mandate for a party or ideology but a mandate for change," said Senate Majority leader Harry Reid of Nevada.
Said Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California: "Tonight the American people have called for a new direction. They have called for change in America."
Shortly after 11 p.m. in the East, The Associated Press count showed Obama with 338 electoral votes, well over the 270 needed for victory. McCain had 127 after winning states that comprised the normal Republican base.
The nationwide popular vote was remarkably close. Totals from 58 percent of the nation's precincts showed Obama with 51 percent and McCain with 47.9.
Interviews with voters suggested that almost six in 10 women were backing Obama nationwide, while men leaned his way by a narrow margin. Just over half of whites supported McCain, giving him a slim advantage in a group that Bush carried overwhelmingly in 2004.
The results of the AP survey were based on a preliminary partial sample of nearly 10,000 voters in Election Day polls and in telephone interviews over the past week for early voters.
Democrats also acclaimed Senate successes by former Gov. Mark Warner in Virginia, Rep. Tom Udall in New Mexico and Rep. Mark Udall in Colorado. All won seats left open by Republican retirements.
In New Hampshire, former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen defeated Republican Sen. John Sununu in a rematch of their 2002 race, and Sen. Elizabeth Dole fell to Democrat Kay Hagan in North Carolina.
Democrats also looked for gains in the House. They defeated Republican incumbents Rep. Tom Feeney and Ric Keller in Florida, 22-year veteran Chris Shays in Connecticut and Rep. Robin Hayes in North Carolina.
At least two Democrats lost their seats. Rep. Kevin Mahoney fell after admitting to two extramarital affairs while serving his first term in Florida. In Louisiana, Democratic Rep. Don Cazayoux lost the seat he had won in a special election six months ago.
The resurgent Democrats also elected a governor in one of the nation's traditional bellwether states when Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon won his race.
The White House was the main prize of the night on which 35 Senate seats and all 435 House seats were at stake. A dozen states elected governors, and ballots across the country were dotted with issues ranging from taxes to gay rights.
An estimated 187 million voters were registered, and in an indication of interest in the battle for the White House, 40 million or so had already voted as Election Day dawned.
Obama sought election as one of the youngest presidents, and one of the least experienced in national political affairs.
That wasn't what set the Illinois senator apart, though — neither from his rivals nor from the other men who had served as president since the nation's founding more than two centuries ago. A black man, he confronted a previously unbreakable barrier as he campaigned on twin themes of change and hope in uncertain times.
McCain, a prisoner of war during Vietnam, a generation older than his rival at 72, was making his second try for the White House, following his defeat in the battle for the GOP nomination in 2000.
A conservative, he stressed his maverick's streak. And although a Republican, he did what he could to separate himself from an unpopular president.
For the most part, the two presidential candidates and their running mates, Biden and Republican Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, spent weeks campaigning in states that went for Bush four years ago.
McCain and Obama each won contested nominations — the Democrat outdistancing former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton — and promptly set out to claim the mantle of change.
"I am not George W. Bush," McCain said in one debate.
Obama retorted that he might as well be, telling audiences in state after state that the Republican had voted with the president 90 percent of the time across eight years of the Bush administration
Sunday, November 2, 2008
LEBORN & NICOLE OF PUSSY CAT DOLLS NIKE AD
Bron Bron should win an Oscar just for keeping his composure with Nicole Scherzinger who is badder than your favorite r&b chick. Oh btw, naming the fish Sir Charles (Barkley) was pure comedic genius
GUCCI goes digital with new watches iGUCCI
Gucci escapes analog and goes digital with their new iGucci digital watch series with rubber watch bands in black, blue, red, bronze and their signature Italian red & green colors with and with out it's famous GG monogram. Retailing from$1295 - $7900
BREAKING NEWS: Def Jam Vice President Shakir Stewart Dead of Apparent Suicide
Def Jam Executive Vice President, Shakir Stewart was found dead today (November 1),
While details are being confirmed, sources stated that Shakir's body was found about an hour ago in his New York apartment.
Stewart replaced Jay-Z's position at Island Def Jam and was named Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings in June of 2008.
Stewart began is career at Def Jam in 2004, as VP of A&R for the legendary label.
As A&R, he signed artists like Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and others.
Prior to working at Def Jam, Stewart worked for Hitco, where he signed Beyonce to a publishing deal and signed Ciara during his tenure at LaFace Records.
Shortly after signing with Def Jam, Stewart told AllHipHop.com that he was looking forward to signing a new, fresh crop of talent to the storied record label.
“My main thing is to keep supporting the artists that have cultural relevance, a message, a real fan base and that can touch the hearts of men and women,” Stewart told AllHipHop.com of his vision. “My commitment is to the artists of quality music and talent.”
Most recently, Stewart over saw the release of Young Jeezy’s latest album The Recession, LL Cool J’s Exit 13 and Nas’ untitled album.
“That's an honor for me because these are artists [whose careers] I've watched from day one. I remember buying ‘I Cant Live Without My Radio,’ ‘I Need Love’ and ‘Rock The Bells’ from LL, and Nas' Illmatic when that first came out. To be able to be a part of their careers now and work hand in hand with them in creating their albums now…this is [probably] Nas' most anticipated and controversial album ever…I'm for keeping the brand culturally relevant globally, coming in and being a part [from any standpoint] with a company that's had this type of history, recognition and respect is a huge honor and a challenge. I'm up to it, I'm a fan of the music and artists and I'm just passionate about it so I'm just ready to go.”
Air Jordan 1 Retro Hi
Now available at select Jordan Brand accounts and BNYC Online is this pair of Air Jordan 1 (I) Hi’s. They feature a premium black leather upper along with lasered inserts on the toe box, quarter panels, and heel area. The plain white midsole sets it all off, and the use of a gum rubber is always an added bonus. They are now available at select accounts so get them while there are still some left in stock. The laser print is very elegant and not over baring. This pair is nice for a night out on the town or going for drinks with some friends.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
BROWN FLANNEL NIKE AIR FORCE 1 AVAILABLE THIS SATURDAY NOV 1ST
This Air Force 1 features a combination of a brown leather upper, black accents, a brown swoosh, and Bone/Black plaid side panels . It is also complemented by an original white midsole. The colorway is perfect for the Fall/Winter seasons, so check your nearest retailer this weekend for these kicks
NBA ON TNT X NIKE HYPERDUNK
Those rat finks @ TNT got their own version of the Hyperdunks, all the nuances down to lacing the set’s colors into the shoe and features Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Ernie Johnson’s faces in cartoon caricatures on the shoe’s tongue.
But I wouldn’t stress getting a pair, simply because only 48 pairs will be released.
I TOLD JAY I DID A SONG WITH COLDPLAY
Hov’s rhymes and Coldplay’s backdrops put together by Mick and Terry. How can you go wrong with that? Remember this was put together by Ohioans next week when your waiting on us to get it together and tally our votes. Remember what we have to deal with out here. Let alone politrix. Link and tracklist after the jump.
1) Intro (produced by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban)
2) Public Speeding (produced by Cookin’ Soul)
3) Know My Place (produced by The Amps)
4) Never Changing (produced by nVMe)
5) Miss Trouble (produced by Judah)
6) Back At My Place (produced by Remot)
7) No Love Coming Home (produced by The Kickdrums)
8) Lost Part 1 (produced by Coldplay)
9) A Spy’s Prayer (produced by nVMe)
10) Science Is Ignorant (produced by Gooch)
11) The Reverse Fix (produced by Mick Boogie & nVMe)
12) Hola Blanco (produced by Garbs Infinite)
13) Take The Hill (produced by nVMe)
14) Lost Part 2 (remixed by Mick Boogie)
15) Cold Success (produced by 9th Wonder)
16) What If We Cry? (produced by Remot)
17) Beach Chair (produced by Coldplay)
18) Falling In Shadows (produced by 6th Sense)
19) Life of Clocks (produced by Terry Urban)
20) X-Y-Z (produced by Hasan Insane)
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
BET AWARDS FREESTYLE CIPHERS
Above is the third installment from the BET Hip Hop Awards freestyle cipher featuring Ace Hood, Juelz, Loso & Jada or "The Def Jam Edition" of the shows freestyle installment which Kiss won by a landslide.
BREAKING NEWS: Jennifer Hudson's Mother & Brother Found Dead
CHICAGO - Authorities investigating the shooting deaths of Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother were searching for the missing 7-year-old nephew of the Oscar-winning actress.
A suspect in the deaths was in custody Friday night, but young Julian King had not been seen since the bodies of Darnell Donerson, 57, and Jason Hudson, 29, were found Friday afternoon.
A family member entering Donerson's South Side home Friday afternoon found the woman shot on the living room floor. Responding officers later found Hanson shot in the bedroom, police said.
At least one of the victims suffered defensive wounds, said authorities who described the shooting as domestic violence.
William Balfour, a man suspected in the deaths, was arrested Friday but had not been charged, law enforcement sources told the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times.
Police spokeswoman Monique Bond said investigators were talking to "a number of people in custody" but she declined to elaborate. An Amber Alert issued Friday said Balfour was a suspect in the double homicide.
Records from the Illinois Department of Corrections show Balfour, 27, is on parole and spent nearly seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possessing a stolen vehicle. Public records show one of Balfour's addresses as the home where Donerson and Jason Hudson were shot.
The Cook County medical examiner's office said autopsies for Donerson and Jason Hudson were pending.
Balfour's mother, Michelle, said her son had been married to Hudson's sister, Julia, for several years, but they were separated. She also said Donerson had ordered him to move out of the family's home last winter.
Jennifer Hudson's personal publicist, Lisa Kasteler, said the family wanted privacy.
The tragedy comes as Hudson, who grew up in Chicago, continues to reach new heights in her career. Her song "Spotlight" is No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts and her recently released, self-tiled debut album has been a top seller. She was featured in this year's blockbuster "Sex and the City" movie and is also starring in the hit film "The Secret Life of Bees."
She won an Academy Award for best supporting actress in 2007 for her role in "Dreamgirls." In an interview last year with Vogue, Hudson credited her mother with encouraging her to audition for "American Idol," which launched her career.
The singer, whose father died when she was a teenager, described herself as very close to her family. In a recent AP interview she said her family, which includes older siblings Julia and Jason, helped keep her grounded.
"My faith in God and my family, they're very realistic and very normal, they're not into the whole limelight kind of thing, so when I go home to Chicago that's just another place that's home," she said. "I stand in line with everybody else, or, when I go home to my mom I'm just Jennifer, (so she says), 'You get up and you take care of your own stuff.' And I love that; I don't like when people tell you everything you want to hear, I want to hear the truth, you know what I mean."
Hudson recently announced her engagement to David Otunga, best known for his stint on VH1's reality show "I Love New York."
Hudson's representatives would not disclose her whereabouts Friday. She had been scheduled to appear Monday in Los Angeles to collect an ensemble cast honor at the Hollywood Awards for "The Secret Life of Bees" with co-stars including Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
MEET THE NEW BLACKBERRY STORM
Not to be confused with the newly released Blackberry Bold, the Blackberry Storm is RIM's answer to the iPhone with it's touchscreen capabilities where as the Bold was more along the lines of the classic Blackberry PDA motif with a more futuristic and aerodynamic design. The Storm features a 480 x 360 pixel color display, GPS and Blackberry maps, 3.2 megapixel camera, video recorder, media player & on the screen touch screen keyboard. Guess it's safe to say "Crackberry" is high on the heels on the cell phone market the iPhone has cornered
Nelly Forms Rap SUPER-GROUP!!!!!!!
Nelly has teamed up with Akon, T-Pain and Pharrell Williams to form a rap super-group. The Hot In Herre hit-maker, who was previously rumored to be working with T.I., revealed his plans to join forces with his fellow rappers on a new record. He tells us, "Me, Akon, T-Pain and Pharrell are talking about doing a project. We got a host of things we're trying to do - possibly put together this new 2009 (Bell Biv DeVoe) type of thing." And Nelly isn't worried about conflicted schedules getting in the way of the collaboration.
He adds, "I don't think you try to put things together with people you don't think you can accomplish (them) with. With 'Kon, with Pain and Pharrell, I know it's more about the music than anything. It's about leaving something. I think we're all OK as far as the money thing goes. I don't think anybody is hurting. You wanna do things you can be remembered by. Make a mark. I think that's something that's foremost on all our minds."
However, Williams is keeping quiet the project: "Those are all my boys. I'm kinda like the only one that adheres to the oath of secrecy. I don't wanna break that," and refuses to reveal what direction the sound will take, adding, "Well, seeing as though I'm supposed to be upholding my end of the bargain of upholding my oath of secrecy, I'm not so sure of how to answer that question."
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
A Millie... or is it
Fakeshoredrive
(that there is Cha Lo, with his platinum plaque for Lil Wayne's "A Millie")
Now I remember back in the glorious days of summer (whatever happened to those anyway), Boogz did a post over on his blog and kept telling me that this kid Cha Lo, from Chicago, was the guy who actually created the beat for "A Millie" over three years ago. I just figured he was some kind of understudy, or maybe he had just laid the skeleton for the track, or the drums or something.
Lo and behold, this man was the full co-producer and basically the man behind the track. A journalist by the name of Rahiem Shabazz has uncovered the full story over at this blog in a post called "Two Producers, One Huge Hit, One BET Award".
Peep:
The city of Atlanta played host to the annual BET Hip-Hop Awards once again. The celebratory event is highly known for its star studded after parties and nomination celebrations. I got a personal request to attend Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford’s nomination celebration for Amilli, Lil Wayne’s lead single off the multi-platinum selling Tha Carter III album. I decided to go in support of the co-producer Cha-Lo whom I interviewed just days prior. Within hours of my decision to attend, I got a text message stating, the Chicago bred producer Cha-Lo known for his house music infused sound, which is the signature sound dominating the Amilli record, would not be attending nor was he invited.
Now, I know what you're going to say: "Well, Cha Lo is a beat maker, but Bangladesh is a 'producer' much like Dr. Dre and Quincy Jones and yada yada yada ya". But from the looks of Rahiem's piece, Cha Lo was basically the brains behind this whole operation. Rahiem also has all kinds of documentation and samples of the song over his spot. I highly you suggest you check it out and weigh in. This is a battle for the ages!
Tonight
Location: Darkroom - 2210 w Chicago ave, chicago, IL 60622 US
When: Wednesday, October 22, 9:00PM
Phone: 7732635193
The Oct. edition of the E! event is non stop music all night. The lineup is Preach, Sam-I Am, Graphic Nature,N.E.S. and Nazim. They all rock with the soul band Konstant Groove! on the one's and two's Tree Thirteen! Hosted by B-VAX and poet Jamilla Talseem. It's gonna be a hot one. Don't miss out!!!
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