Wednesday, July 29, 2009

SWATCH CreArt event in NYC


From SWATCH CreArt event in NYC at new hotspot Avenue. Adrienne Bailon of 3LW/Cheetah Girls fame sportin the new Billy the Artist watches, Afterdark and Morning Glow.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Swatch's Billy In Action CreArt Collection


Peep out the this fly merchandise and announcement, Brought you by the good people @ Swatch...

"Young Hollywood is abuzz with Swatch, as seen on Twilight star Kristen Stewart
on the cover of Nylon. The Swiss timepiece company has just launched the new
Full Blooded line. This metal and crystal watch is now available in an array of
fun and bold colors like Red, Dark Blue, Green, and Brown in addition to the
classic Gold, Silver, and Black. For just $150 this Swiss timepiece brings
Hollywood glitz to your wrist http://store.swatch.com/s3/all/page/5/SVCK4032G


ALSO...

Street art has long since been inspiration for jewelry. Swatch is proud to
unveil a new partnership with well known street artist Billy the Artist as part
of its CreArt Collection, which launches in Venice with a spectacular show on
the Piazza San Marco on June 30. Check out this great video of Billy in action
and I'll keep you posted on the details.

I'll have images of the new watch next week. In the meantime,
here's a teaser video.

Billy the Artist in action
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/1325403


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Follow Swatch on twitter (www.twitter.com/swatchus) and join the
facebook group (www.facebook.com/swatchus) for news, photos, and
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And on that note... I'm out.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

"On The Beat"- Marco Polo


Marco Polo breaks down his non, but very dope "method of madness."

And on that note... I'm out.

"What If There Was No N*#$!@, Only Master Teachers?"


One of my favorite tracks from New Amerykah. Live from LA With Sa-Ra On Backup vocals and instruments.

(Props To FroLab.com)

And on that note... I'm out.

Double Trouble


When The Legendary & M. Def get together, it's always fresh (as reference to the title of this post). Here they are on Jimmy Fallon performing the single Casa Bey from Mos' new (and very dope) LP The Ecstatic.

And related news, The Roots have pushed back their latest LP, How I Got Over To October. It's all good in that a Roots album is always worth the wait. Especially since they never come wack.

And on that note... I'm out.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Duck Down "Goes In" @ The Park


The Duck Down fam take it back to essence with a Cipher live from Union Square in NY. Get your mouse ready, because there is some "rewind material" in this clip.

And on that note... I'm out.

Stones Throw Report

Aside from contributing heavily to Mos' new LP (Madlib, Oh No, Georgia Anne Muldrow and J. Dilla all placed beats on the record), the grind never stops for the ever-growing L.A indie label.

Just released from the vaults is a joint Guilty Simpson recorded with Dilla while working on his debut LP back in 2004/2005. As of right now, it is possible to cop this single on white-label vinyl.
Guilty Simpson- Stressed (Produced By J. Dilla)
(Props To Rappcats.com)


What is now official is the much talked about and anticipated album from Random Axe. A trio consist of Guilty, Black Milk, And Sean Price. In this video, Sean P signs his contract for the protect to be released on Duck Down Records.

As evident from their calbo from Guilty's Ode To The Ghetto (The song that plays at the end of this video entitled "Run"), this album is going to be nasty. Look for my interview with Black & Guilty (as well with fellow Stones Throw artists Percee P and Jersey's Pacewon And Mr. Green) coming in another couple of days.
(Sidenote- Did he just say he signed for 20 ALBUMS with Duck Down??!?! Did I hear that right?)

And on that note... I'm out.

Blackstar Still Shining


I think Mos just earned my $10 with this one...
Mos Def- History (feat. Talib Kweli) (Produced By J. Dilla) (Download Link)


The Estatic Drops this Tuesday!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

The Return Of The Renegades


Man, I need to draw up a press pass for E3 next year, because aside from the dope new games, this is the type of shit I missed. In case you have not heard, Activision is giving Hip-Hop the "Guitar Hero" treatment with DJ Hero (sub the guitar with turntables and that's what this game is). The game is going to featuring not only well known joints, but as well as unreleased records from a variety of artists, including these two. This was from the World Famous Wiltern Theatre In Downtown L.A.
Jay-Z & Eminem- Renegade (Live From The DJ Hero Showcase)

(Props To Rap Radar and Hip-HopDX.Com)

And on that note... I'm out.

"I Wish I Could Buy Me A Spaceship And Fly..."


This brings back high school memories. The perfect anthem for the 9-5 worker. Previously unreleased, this was let out of the G.O.O.D Music vaults today.

And on that note... I'm out.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Is It... Can It Be....


The beat in back= Shit Popped Off featuring T.I From Detox. Yes, I said Detox. With Dre sonically sound his best in a long time (since Busta's The Big Bang and Snoop's The Blue Carpet Treatment to be exact. Imagine anyone?) with Relapse and the recent leaks from 50's Before I Self Destruct, my faith is slowly but surely being restored in this LP actually seeing the light of day (and the beauty of the night when baring it on a weekend night). Sidenote- This is the first time I seen Dr. Dre in front of turntables in aggggggggees!!!!!

But then I found this (good looking to the homie Troy from The A)
Dr. Dre feat. T.I- Shit Popped Off
But I willing to bet this a rough draft like Crack A Bottle With T.I doing Dre's verse.

Man... this shit knocks... Maybe there's hope (c) DJ Jazzy Jeff

And On That Note... I'm out.

Two's Company

In case you have not been watching the NBA Playoffs and have not seen these yet. This has to be, imho, one of nike's funniest or maybe funniest ad campaign.

"Lebron, Have You Seen My 3 Championship Rings?"


"Get Excited!!! The Chosen One Baby!!! The Playoffs Baby!!!"


"How Do You Stop The Unstoppable?"


Oh... and a throwback for the homie @ Get Your Own (I See You P)


And if I'm going to show that, I gotta show this (Yep, Yep)....


And On That Note... I'm out.

And On That Note... I'm out.

June 14th @ The Roxy


I copped my ticket.... did you?

And as an extra bonus, if you have not heard it yet, Nicolay just released his unreleased cover of the Bob James classic (and one the most sampled records in all of Hip-Hop) Nautilus. Here is the link to the track and the backstory.

Nicolay- Nautilus (Backstory & Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

So What'cha Want?!??!!?


Another Fallon/Roots Crew Presentation. It's shit like this right here, that keeps me watching this show.

And on that note... I'm Out.

Jay $tays Paid Release Party

BCTV: J.DILLA RELEASE PARTY from Broccolicity TV on Vimeo.


Live from Broccoli Kung Pao in LA is the release party for the anticipated new LP from the late, great J. Dilla. Shouts out to the homie DJ Prinz who put me up on this affair. From the looks of it, it was crackin'.


Cop It This Tuesday!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Hot Shyt


Wale, Black Thought, Peedi Crakk, Young Chris, and Tuphace on the same track. And yes, the shit is hot (pun intended). Intresting factoid, according to Okayplayer, this was produced by Ritz Reynolds during the Rising Down sessions and recorded the same night as "75 Bars." Download link after the jump.
Wale- Hot Shyt (feat. Black Thought, Peedi Crakk, Young Chris, and TuPhace) (Produced By Ritz Reynolds) (Download Link)

(Props To Okayplayer.com)

And on that note... I'm out.

Evidence And Fashawn Spittin Worldwide


Ev and Fashawn holding it down in the Netherlands on the radio show Bars 101 while touring in support of one of my favorite records of '09, The Layover EP. Straight murked it. Keep a look out for Fashawn. He has an album dropping with Exile called Boy Meets World in the next coming months. Check the video first single, "Our Way," after the jump.

Fashawn feat. Evidence- Our Way (Produced By Exile)


And On That Note... I'm out.

Sonic Gets The Rings Knock Outta Him









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Now... I usually ignore shit like this for posting on this blog. BUT... this shit was too funny not to post. Man, this nigga really battled his girl on camera? LOL!!! And to be honest, whether he said in rhyme or just in convo, any man can testify that when saying shit like that in an argument with your girl, you better be able to bob and weave or you're going to get Ricky Hatton'ed.

Charles, take a que from Chris Rock on this one...


(Props To AllHip-Hop.com)

And On That Note... I'm Out.

The Alchemist Declairs Chemical Warfare


Dropping July 7 is West Coast Representa The Alchemist's second full length LP entitled Chemical Warfare. Just the tracklisting alone should convince you to cop this on GP (GP=General Principle FYI. Sorry had to do it for my non-slang speaking readers). ALC is currently back on road with Slim Shady as his DJ promoting Relapse. Remember he's been Em's DJ since Summer of 2005.

1. Intro
2. “ALC Theme” feat. Kool G Rap.
3. “Lose Your Life” feat. Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss and Pusha T.
4. “Chemical Warfare” feat. Eminem
5. “Grand Concourse Benches” feat. KRS-One
6. “Therapy” feat. Evidence, Blu, Talib Kweli and Kid Cudi
7. “That’ll Work” feat. Three 6 Mafia and Juvenile
8. “Smile” feat. Twista and Maxwell
9. “Keep The Heels On” feat. Prodigy
10. “Gangrene” feat Gangrene (Oh No and Alchemist) Roc C and Crooked I
11. “Lights, Cameras, Action” feat. Lil Fame
12. “Some Gangster Shit” feat. Fabolous
13. “From Now To Then” feat. Jadakiss
14. “On Sight” feat. Dogg Pound and Lady of Rage
15. “Take A Look Back”

And on that note... I'm out.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

The Dirty One And Frank White









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Rare footage from a birthday party thrown for Biggie back in '93 with ODB rockin' the mic with Big Poppa. BIG would have been 36 today. Rest In Peace two of the all time greats.

(Props To AllHip-Hop.com)

And on that note... I'm out.

A Wing And A Prayer




New joint from Raheem DeVaughn featuring Bun B. It seems when Raheem and Bun get together, the result is always dope (see "Country Cousins" on Kweli's Eardrum and "Real Women" on UGK's Underground Kingz for evidence).

Word is Raheem may be dropping his third LP sometime this year. This joint should make the cut; pure fyra especially when the hook hits with the trumpets.

Raheem DeVaughn feat. Bun B- Wing And A Prayer (Download Link)

(Props To Onsmash)

And on that note... I'm out.

Land Of The Kings


In association with Mountain Dew's new singles label (Sidenote- and I had a feeling that "Single Labels," with the success of I-Tunes was going to be a part of the future of distributing music), U-N-I drops their newest single "Land of The Kings." Peep the video above for the backstory and creation of the track and download the track after the jump. And if you haven't yet, make sure you peep their latest LP "A Love Supreme" (Produced By Ro-Blvd) @ the group's website, Yothurz.com
U-N-I- Land Of The Kings (Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

Dow Jones: Coming To A Car Wash Bootleger's Table Near You!


Man... "on the real homie, press play" (c) Snoop. This shit is loaded with one-liners that I may be quoting for a minute. "Your stock is about to plummet"... "The Dow is down?" LMFAO!!!!

(Props To Funny Or Die)

And on that note... I'm out.

Quik In The Lab


A rare look inside the studio with DJ Quik and his gear. Quik has always been to me HEAVILY underrated and one of the best in terms creating whole records. The sonics in his records are clean yet bangin'. That custom Minimoog Voyager he has in this video is vicious! Be on the look out for his album with Kurupt entitled Blackout dropping next month.

(Props To Hip-Hop Official)

And on that note... I'm out.

Alright By Me


The latest video from Keelay and Zaire's incredibly dope debut LP, Ridin' High,featuring Dminor on crooning duties and Phonte sliding through with a slick 8. This is mos def one for the summer BBQs, two steppin' and Rick James-like double claps included.

And on that note... I'm out.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

"Here We Come Yo, Here We Come..."


It's been a minute but.... "IT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE BACK!!!!" (c) Slim Shady. Sorry for the long hiatus, but had to handle was the rest of junior year of college. We will be re-launching very... very.... soon. Keep you're eyes and ears open. The summer is just beginning. ;-)

Friday, January 16, 2009

Manwomanboogie


The latest video from The Low End Theory Theorized Album Of The Year (Yeah I know, I still didnt put up the list, I do it ASAP, my bad) featuring the lovely and talented Amanda Diva (check out her records too, very dope).

And on that note... I'm out.

"Nah We Straight!!!"


I just about died when I saw this over at J Hyphen's spot. For anyone had the nerve to say Barack was not "Black enough" (*cough* Ving Rhames *cough*), check out what happened when he dropped in at Ben's Chili Bowl in D.C.

More importantly, pay close attention at the 0:58 mark. This is EXACTLY why people gravitated toward President Obama (Ha! Now I can finally say that), he's one us. And that's what a president should be. A true representation of the people. Tuesday is going to be one hell of a day.

And on that note... I'm out.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Honor Flow Productions Radio Show # 13 (1.13.09)


The first show for the Spring Semester and 2009 (Show # 13 if your keeping total count at home)!!!

Chuck & Key chop it up regarding their Winter Vacations, Barack Obama's upcoming historic inauguration, George W. Bush's last week in office, The Porn Industry and their Ballout Request, Returning Back To The L, and The Case Of The Ex and The Kidney, And much more randomness.

New music from 88-Keys, J*Davey, Ludacris, Q-Tip, The Foreign Exchange, N.E.R.D, and MORE!!!!

Playlist
1) Pete Rock & INI- Step Up
2) The Procussions- Shabach
3) Gym Class Heroes feat. Estelle- Guilty As Charged
4) Ludacris- Everyone Hates Chris
5) 88-Keys- The Friend Zone
6) 88-Keys feat. Kanye West- Stay Up! (Viagra)
7) J* Davey- No More
8) The Game feat. Ludacris- Ya Heard
9) N.E.R.D- Sooner Or Later
10) Kanye West feat. Jay-Z & J. Ivy- Never Let You Down
11) The Notorious B.I.G- Juicy
12) Murs & 9th Wonder- Put Something Down On It
13) Strange Fruit Project- Soul Travelin'
14) The Foreign Exchange- If She Breaks Your Heart
15) Q-Tip feat. D'Angelo- Believe
16) Illa J feat. Debi Nova- Sounds Like Love
17) Flying Lotus- My Chippy
18) Wale- Nike Boots
19) Oh No, Roc C, & J. Dilla- Move Pt. 2
20) Black Milk feat. Melanie Rutherford- Bond 4 Life

Download Link

And on that note... I'm out.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Your Friendly Neighborhood... Obama?


(From Yahoo.com)
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is pictured on the cover of a special edition Marvel Comics' weekly Spider-Man comic, in this handout released January 8, 2009. Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada said the idea for the "Spidey meets the President!" edition came from a statement from Obama's campaign listing 10 little known facts about the Democrat who will be America's first black president.



This is TOO ill... (Off to Dark Horse Comics @ Citywalk).

And on that note... I'm out.

"You Shot Me! I Got A Four-Year-Old Daughter..."


(From KTVU.Com)
OAKLAND, Caif. -- Law enforcement officials urged patience while they investigated details surrounding the fatal New Year's Day shooting of a 22-year-old man by a transit agency police officer. Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Chief Gary Gee said on Sunday that the agency is "committed to completing an unbiased, thorough and detailed investigation" of the shooting death of Oscar Grant.

"This case is not even four days cold. We're in the early stages of the investigation and we will do a very thorough job," he said.Several unanswered questions remained after BART officers went to Oakland's Fruitvale station to investigate reports of a supposed brawl on a train on which Grant was riding around 2 a.m. Thursday.

A friend of Grant's who was with him on the crowded Oakland train station platform at the time of the shooting said Grant pleaded with officers not to harm him. "Oscar yelled, 'You shot me! I got a four-year-old daughter,"' said Fernando Anicete. "Oscar was telling us to calm down and we did. We weren't looking for any trouble."

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Jesus, when will this shit stop?

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Kobe Or No Kobe


Those of you reading this (especially Key), knows my decision on this one. Also, look at his wife? His wife didn't even wanna hug him afterwards. This is the exact shit Chris Rock was talking about...

Ladies....support your man and let him have a good time, a COUPLE times out the year. Thank you. This been a public service announcment brought by "thE oLd SouL" at The Low End Theory and the good people Honor Flow Productions.

And on that note... I'm out.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Exile Can NOT Be From This Planet....


Exile Flips Q-Tip "Let's Ride" - Prod. by J Dilla from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.
Did he just flip Let's Ride into about 4 different beats in less than 2 and half minutes!??!??!

And of course I gotta bring this one up. Exile actually did this one live @ LMU while DJing for Aloe Blacc @ Hip-Hop Raw.

Exile "Milli" Video from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.

Keep an eye (and both ears) out for Exile new LP, entitled Radio, dropping January 20th.

And on that note... I'm out.