Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Dunk Exchange
Shout out to Jallow from Platform Nyc for bringing me out there
and shout to my girl Celly ( Celly like a cell phone , lol ) we had fun !!!
Might as get into it Producer of the Week : Kanye West
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lived with both of his parents. When he was three years old (as mentioned in "Hey Mama") his parents divorced, and he and his mother moved to Chicago, Illinois. His father was Ray West, a former Black Panther who was one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and is now a Christian counselor.[6] Kanye's late mother, Dr. Donda West, worked as a Professor of English at Clark Atlanta University, and the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to serve as Kanye's manager. He was later raised in an upper middle class background, attending Polaris High School[7] in suburban Oak Lawn, Illinois after living in Chicago.[8]
Kanye took some art classes at the American Academy of Art, a Chicago art school, and also enrolled at Chicago State University, but eventually dropped out due to poor grades and in order to continue working on his music career. While attending school, West produced for local artists. He later gained fame by producing hit singles for major hip hop/R&B artists, including Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Cam'ron, Paul Wall, Common, Mobb Deep, Jermaine Dupri, Scarface, The Game, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and John Legend among others. He also "ghost-produced" for his once mentor Deric Angelettie according to his song "Last Call" and the credits of Nas' "Poppa Was a Playa."
West's style of production often utilizes pitched-up vocal samples, usually from soul songs, with his own drums and instruments. The first major label song he produced was The Truth by Beanie Sigel, and his first major release featuring his trademark vocal sampling style was "This Can't Be Life," a track from Jay-Z’s The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. West said he sped up the drum beat of Dr. Dre's "Xxplosive" to use as a replacement for his drums on "This Can't Be Life."[9]
West has said that Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA influenced him in his style,[10][11] and has said on numerous occasions that Wu-Tang rappers Ghostface Killah and Ol' Dirty Bastard were some of his all-time favorites. Said by Kanye West: "Wu-Tang? Me and my friends talk about this all the time… We think Wu-Tang had one of the biggest impacts as far as a movement. From slang to style of dress, skits, the samples. Similar to the [production] style I use, RZA has been doing that
I Love this Video !!!!
HOMECOMING from kwest on Vimeo.
Finally a Kanye West Video with ill ass peformance shots this shit is sick
and people even got the nerve to ask me why he my favorite rapper
Must Cops : Nike SB "Michelangelo" Dunk Low
They suppose to be for michelangelo from the ninja turles < these are tuff Im defnalty gonna be on my Sb shyt heavy this summer man
Monday, March 31, 2008
This is Some Real Life Soap Oprea Shit !!!
I mean fa real that was crazy , did you hear the part at the end when the nigga like you aint even suppose to be driving to Sisqo
What the Fuck ?
Saturday, March 29, 2008
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Friday, March 21, 2008
Original Fake "Fuck Death" Tee
The Original Fake website has been updated with a new graphic of the KAWS Companion in the missionary position with the Grim Weeper. This artwork by the artist KAWS most likely has the hidden meaning "Fuck Death". This interesting graphic will be used on an upcoming t-shirt from KAWS' brand, Original Fake. Look for this tee to drop at Original Fake in Japan or at Original Fake dealers.
I think this the Realest, Illest, Rawness , shit I ever seen
HypeBeast
Microsoft XBOX 360 Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition
Microsoft and video game Grand Theft Auto IV sent out a custom limited edition pack in a run up to the games April 29th release. The console itself features game art as well as a briefcase full of accessories. These are allegedly only for promo purposes and won't be available for sale.
- Complex
Oh yea you already know Im a gamer it go hand in hand with eveything else I love actually when I was kid I wanted to be a cartoonist and video game diesginer
Must Cops -Bape 2008 Spring/Summer March Release
While there appears to be a notable change in direction for Bape, one thing seems to remain constant is their characteristic colorful patent Bapestas. Baby Milo emblazoned Bapestas are accompanied by apparel releases this weekend such as a reversible tee, khakis and hoodies. Available this Saturday at Bape Hong Kong
I got this from Hypebeast, I think I might cop this outfit ( Even though virtually i put it together )
Levi's Mobile Phone
In something which began late last year, Levi's will release a new rendition of their own personally branded mobile phone. The limited edition run of 100 phones was designed with Levi's trademark Red Tab in mind as it is featured prominently on the top. Technical specs include an MP3 player, stereo Bluetooth and 2.0 MP camera. Other accessories include a hands-free kit and metal chain with an added bonus of the ability to customize your name on the back of the phone
A Bathing Ape Teriyaki Boyz "Zock On" Pack
Japanese hip-hop group Teriyaki Boyz are well on their way to international recognition. Their relationships with A Bathing Ape founder and resident DJ, Nigo has landed them cross-Pacific collaborations with the likes of Pharrell Williams and Busta Rhymes on their latest album "Zock On". To commemorate the CD's release, a package was put together including both the CD and A Bathing Ape t-shirt featuring the CD album's artwork
-HypeBeast
VINCENT LAFORET PHOTOGRAPHS
These shots of major sports events are by New York-based photographer Vincent Laforet
The plasticized, surreal quality of the photos and the unnatural vibrancy of the colors makes it look like someone created an extremely detailed sports diorama and carved thousands of sports fans out of plastic.
YE's Blog
Thursday, March 20, 2008
The Cobra Snake x RVCA Save Africa T-Shirt
Los Angeles based party photographer, turned puppet master of all hipsters, The Cobra Snake has released his latest installment in the RVCA Artist Network Series program. This most recent addition to his ever growing collection of t-shirts bearing his bearded face pays homage to the continent of Africa. Feeling philanthropic on this one, Mr. Snake has vowed to donate 25% of the proceeds from the sale of Save Africa t-shirts to charity. Limited to 350 pieces. Available now at The Cobra Snake.
Complex Presents: Clash of the Kicks
The online portion of Complex Magazine tip off their very own sneaker bracket shoot-out in honor of the forthcoming NCAA basketball tourney. With the list of competitors carefully chosen with NiceKicks, Clash of the Kicks represents 32 of the best ball shoes in history. The list goes from your classics like the Chuck Taylor All Star, Air Jordan III and Reebok Shaqnosis to more recent offerings like the Air Jordan XX3 and Lebron IV, some definite makings for an upset. Correctly chosen winners will have a chance at a $500 gift certificate from Karmaloop. Check Complex for the full scope of things.
UNDFTD x adidas EQT Bball
It's evident how hard adidas has been pushing their retro basketball classic the EQT Bball. Within the last year we've seen it subjected to numerous team ups including 5th Platoon, Robot Films, Major and now most recently premiere sneaker store UNDFTD. Two styles each feature three interchangeable booties and "Play Dirty" lacelocks. Word is that these have started to arrive at UNDFTD stores, with UpTempoAir has their shipments slated to go out on Friday, March 21st.
I'll be good in the hood with these
-HypeBeast
I really really really want this
FERRARI TESTAROSSA GO-KART
The toy car is styled in the legendary Scuderia fashion and runs on a 5 HP Briggs & Stratton motor with 2 speed automatic transmissions. Click HERE for more info...
Complete with retractable headlights and turn signals, horn, CD stereo system, independent suspension and a hydraulically operated rear disc brakes with a top speed of 30 mph. The kart is priced at $25,000.
I'll be out in this bitch
-Ye's Blog
Porducer of the Week - Just Blaze
Justin began producing for well known musicians in the late 1990s. This production would earn him a production spot on Jay-Z's The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. His production on this album, along with the work of Kanye West earned them both jobs as in-house producers at Roc-A-Fella Records. His production work earned him the name Just Blaze, which would become his production name. Blaze then went on to produce for many of the acts signed to the Roc-A-Fella roster. In 2002, Just Blaze became a household name for the production of Cam'ron's summer smash "Oh Boy." Blaze went on to produce for Snoop Dogg, Shawnna, Usher, Kanye West, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Memphis Bleek, Cam'ron, Beanie Sigel, The Game, DMX, T.I., Fat Joe, Juelz Santana, Rhymefest, Ghostface Killah, Jin, Fabolous, Joe Budden, MF DOOM, Kool G Rap, Rah Digga, Teriyaki Boyz, and Edison Chen.
He also recorded several tracks for the popular video games Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 and NBA Street Vol. 2 and is a playable character in the game as well. A large part of Just Blaze's technique consists of altering the speed of samples, as well as adding in his own drum beat. In this way, he draws some of his influence from Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA, who has utilized sped-up soul samples in several of the group's beats. Just Blaze has used this technique with songs like "December 4th" from Jay-Z's The Black Album (which uses a sped-up sample of "That's How Long" by The Chi-Lites) and "Touch the Sky" from Kanye West's Late Registration (which uses a slowed-down sample of Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up.") However, he doesn't always do this; on "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" from The Black Album and Foxy Brown's "Foxy Lady", for instance, the speed of the sample used is left unchanged. His work also often features the trademark phrase "No more handclaps" and a distinctive pronunciation of his name, with the 'a' in 'Blaze' lengthened and rising.
After the retirement of Jay-Z in 2004, Just Blaze decided to create his own label. Initially, he went to Roc-A-Fella with the idea, but they could not afford to grant a vanity label at the time, due to the Dame Dash split. Just then went to parent company Def Jam Recordings, who was not willing to take such a big risk on a pet label. Finally, Atlantic Records agreed to give him a label to be 50% owned by them. He would name the label Fort Knocks Entertainment.
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