ILL!!!!

My wife always says if it was up to me our home would look like a cold, museum from outer space. I beg to differ. I do like very sleek and minimalistic pieces, oh and yeah I would be okay with all white walls and a kitchen full of Viking stainless steel appliances....oh yeah and a Eames chair or two but since she wears the decorating paints, that is not the case. At any rate this bedroom from PRESOTTO ITALIA is dope and if I could afford it she would have to just compromise

Midnight Marauders!

Midnight Marauders is one of my favorite rap albums of all times. It's arguably one of the greatest . From start to finish this album delivers. But before I even heard the first lyric on this album I was captured by the dopeness of the cover. I remember trying to figure out who each person was on it and thinking how cool it would be to be one of them. Well in honor of my favorite rap group and my favorite rap album cover I've decided to recreate it albeit with my homies. So next time any of you come by to visit be ready to rock a pair of headphones and say cheese!

DIDDY!

Diddy is still that dude...

more pics after the jump...

Banksy "Exit Through The Gift Shop" film trailer

For those who don't know, Banksy is one of my favorite street artist. He is believed to be British born but because of his elusiveness, nobody has been able to confirm his identity.However, the way he conveys his message in his work is clever and very direct. His work is often satirical pieces on topics such as politics, culture and ethics. Even though his identity still isn't known, his popularity has grown tremendously. Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Brodie Jenner have paid thousands of dollars to have original pieces of his work. For my followers who aren't familiar with him I've added another video that gives you more insight on who Banksy is....

Lupe Fiasco x Kenna "Resurrection"

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Clipse "Freedom"

For some reason, if you film a video in black and white and add a little slow motion it'll make even the most simple videos seem cool...



Clipse "Freedom" Music Video from Malice of the Clipse on Vimeo.

Another epic video in the making.....

This is a short pre-view to Jay Electronica's "Exhibit A" . In my opinion Jay is one of the most interesting rappers out right now. I like the fact that he avoids all cliches associated with hip hop. He is definitely one to check for this year...

UH OH!!!! J.Cole in the lab with Pharrell!!!

I'll admit, I was a little disappointed when I found out that Kanye wouldn't be providing any tracks for J.Cole's debut.......But this will do!!!!!

And Oh Yeah, NO I.D. is doing the bulk of the album!!!

Big Sean "A Million Dollars" (Video)

This is yet another case where the video completely outshines the song. The director gives this video a cinematic treatment that isn't typical for hip hop videos. It's a great concept, I just wish the song was a little better. Big Sean is the latest artist signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. music label.

Pretty Innovative!

New York based architects LOT-EK is blurring the boundaries between art, architecture, entertainment and information. LOT-EK creates architecture from existing objects, systems and technologies to be used as raw materials.

Their work for PUMA City is pretty cool.

Taking advantage of the global shipping network already in place, Puma City makes use of 24 shipping containers. This 11,000 square foot traveling pavilion which was originally built for Puma's entry in the 2008 Volvo Ocean Race is a transportable retail and event building.

The Pavilion is fully dis-mountable and travels on a cargo ship and will be assembled and disassembled a number of times once it reaches the different international harbors.

CELEBRATE

Raheem DeVaughn - "Mr.February aka March Madness" (Mixtape)

I'm starting to like this dude...

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This guy has by far the coolest job...

Levi Maestro is another person to keep your eye on for 2010.  He's created an online phenomemom with his show "Maestro Knows" an online show based around his day to day life. He gets travel the world, try out the latest kicks, chop it up with his favorite entertainers and gets a ton of free gear from his favorite designers. Maestro has directed and produced content for several corporate brands and music artists, building relationships one day at a time. The brand he has created is becoming stronger and stronger and I expect to see him on TV hosting his own show soon. Check out the latest episode of "Maestro Knows" featuring hip hop producer 9th Wonder below....

Maestro Knows - Episode 1 (9th Wonder) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Chilling With Anthony Hamilton

Maestro Knows - Episode 2 (Anthony Hamilton) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Gil Scott-Heron - "Me and the Devil"

To be honest, I wasn't really feeling this song when I first heard it, but the director captures the message of the song so profoundly that it help me "hear" it differently (if that makes any sense). This shows that a video can be filmed on a shoe string budget and the director can still create brilliant visual. Now I can't wait until the album drops!!!

Teddy Pendergrass Tribute Mix by DJ Wonder

DJ Wonder crafts a mixtape using classic Teddy Pendergrass music and the hip hop songs that sampled them.

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Teddy Pendergrass (3/26/1950- 1/13/2010)

Growing up my house was always filled with music. Soul, gospel, blues and even some early rock. Soul music was the music that captured my ear and my heart. I saw the way my Mom would react when Marvin would hit one of those silky notes that he was known for and how my Dad would nod his head to Al Green's gospel influenced R&B grooves. One of the voices that stuck out to me was Teddy Pendergrass'. Unlike the whiners of today, men sang like men and there was no voice as masculine as Teddy P's. He was a pure ladies man, but rough enough for the brothers. When he sang he commanded your attention. Songs like "Wake up Everybody" called for us to demand a change in our community. He also gave us songs like "Turn out the Lights" and "Love TKO" that was guaranteed to get you in the mood. Some of us where probably concieved while Teddy was playing in the background. Soul music lost one of it's great voices tonight. Teddy Pendergrass will be sorely missed, but his legacy will live on through his musical gift that he shared with the world and plenty more babies will be made because of him. Rest In Peace Mr.Pendergrass

One of my favorites. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Teddy singing lead) "Be For Real"

Got Wax?

I took this pic while out digging last week. Boy did I find some gems! Check back later for a review of some of my finds....

The Worlds Tallest Building

2,717 feet. More than 160 floors. Views that stretch 60 miles. The Burj Khalifa tower, which opened Monday, in Dubai, has become the tallest building in the world. Designed by Chicago architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the glittering concrete and glass tower features a mélange of nightclubs, mosques, luxury suites, an Armani hotel, and even the world’s highest swimming pool. At this record-breaking structure there is plenty to marvel at and nearly too much to do. Though you may not be able to see it’s every feature in one visit, the 40 mile per hour elevators will at least let you try.—

via- NYTimes.com

Snoop Dogg feat. Jay-Z "I Wanna Rock" (The Kings G-Mix)

                                                      
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