50th Anniversary of the Greensboro Sit in "The Greensboro Four"

On February 1, 1960, four black students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College in Greensboro, North Carolina walked into a Woolworth’s store and quietly sat down at the lunch counter. This seemingly mundane everyday act sent shock waves through Greensboro, through North Carolina, and through the nation. The counter behind which these four young men sat was for whites only.


This simple act was like a stone thrown into a still pond. It sent out ripples across the nation that stirred people to take notice and to act. As the news of lunch-counter sit-ins spread, it opened eyes, inspired more to join the protests, and agitated some Americans into violence. Most importantly, it forced communities throughout the United States to confront segregation right where they sat down for a cup of coffee or tuna fish sandwich.

The sit-ins were a part of the nonviolent direct action strategy espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1955, nonviolent direct action had been successfully used in the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycotts. Led by Dr. King and Rosa Parks, the black citizens of Montgomery had desegregated the city’s public buses. In the early 1960s, black college students throughout the South would put this strategy into action in an attempt to desegregate lunch counters.

Via: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

New Sade "Skin"

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When art and fashion collide "Christian Louboutin"

These are a 1 of 1 spiked styletto designed by Christian Louboutin.

One day I will be able to do this!

GALLERY @ DD172: SWIZZ BEATZ from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Pharrell...

Parrell Williams recently served as keynote speaker at the Midem conference which focused on the world of the music business. The 40 min interview focused on various aspects of Pharrell Williams' approach to work and some key things including his favorite producer and upcoming projects including Jay-Z and Hans Zimmer on a 3-DGI film, Dispicable Me.

Pharrell Keynote at MIDEM 2010 from thecashmerethinker on Vimeo.

Probably the dopest CD packaging I've ever seen

Freeway & Jake One "The Stimulus Package"

Wu X Beatles

Not since Danger Mouse's mash up masterpiece "The Grey Album" has a mash up album peaked my interest. When I came across this I immediately wanted to hear it. I've downloaded but haven't had the opportunity to listen to it yet, but if Tom Caruana does either of these legendary groups justice, it will definitely make the grade. Enjoy....

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Complex Magazine has the cover game on lock!!!!

Back to the Future!

Retro is definitely in and it has made it's way into the world of electronics.This latest camera model from Pentax, the Optio I-10 comes in a definite retro styling which embodies a design style drawn from Pentax’s Auto 110 mico-SLR range. A quick look into the features list includes a 5x zoom covering the equivalent 28-140mm focal length range with a 12 MP sensor. Movie is set at 720 p with three innovative anti-shake technologies built-in. No word yet on a release date.

 

Via: Hypebeast

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Prada's "First Spring" Film by Yang Fudong

Prominent Chinese artist and avant-garde filmmaker Yang Fudong recently directed a film entitled ‘First Spring’ to represent “a new direction in Prada’s visual communications.” Inspired by the maxim, “a good year is determined by its spring,” the film is set in the streets of Shanghai, during the 30s & 40s. The black and white film follows young gentlemen—decked out in Prada menswear of course—as they travel through a dreamlike world meeting various characters throughout the city. Head over the Prada.com for the entire video.

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...

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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.