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CEE-LO GREEN X BRIGHT LIGHTS BIGGER CITY VIDEO TRAILER
After the immense response of his “F**K YOU”-single Cee-Lo Green readies another attack on your senses with the trailer for his next video in line – “Bright Lights, Bigger City”. The preview indicates a flamboyant perspective of the metropolitan lifestyle. Expect the video to drop any day. Cee-Lo Green’s new album The Lady Killery is due November 9th. You can pre-order it here.
NEW BALANCE X J. CREW...FULL VIDEO!
On the heels of the recently revealed New Balance and J.Crew collaboration, New Balance present a video looking into both involved parties. A detailed look into the New Balance Skowhegan factory is offered as well as an interview with J.Crew’s Head of Design, Frank Muytjens. The 1400 model became the focus of Muytjens following a trip to Tokyo in which he fell in love with the profile and design.
Source: New Balance
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF CROOKED TONGUES
Gary Warnett: Celebrating 10 Years With Crooked Tongues from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.
In the late 1990′s, the Internet landscape was a relatively sparse one for most subcultures. Enter the year 2000 and British-based website Crooked Tongues. What started as an electronic gathering point eventually became its own brand with sneaker collaborations and now a full-fledged store. A pinnacle part of Crooked Tongues’ growth and development has been self-professed fanboy Gary Warnett. He is hands down one of the most knowledgeable personalities on footwear, B movies, blank tees, Champion and music among other random affixations. We took the opportunity to interview him at the Crooked Tongues 10th Anniversary in London a few weeks ago and gain a better understanding of Crooked Tongues’ journey.
Director: Chris Read
COMMON X LUPE X KANYE X NO I.D. X JENNIFER HUDSON
Some of Chi-town’s finest come together, as Common, Jennifer Hudson, Lupe Fiasco and No I.D. create this new song “We Can Do It Now”, inspired by Season 3 of Gatorade REPLAY. REPLAY is a new campaign which reunites high school teammates and gives them second chances to settle a score in their respective High School sport. You can see all the details at the official website, and check the finished single below. Enjoy!
THINGS I NEED ON MY FEET::THE NEW BALANCE EDITION
The New Balance 1300 has just resurfaced in this seasonal colorway. First released in 1985, the shoe returns with a deep grey nubuck upper that sits atop a lighter shaded mesh. Detailed with light blue accents and laces, fans will note the superior shape, as granted by New Balance’s premier UK factory. Look out for the 1300 at stores worldwide now.
Source: FreshNGood
Friday, October 22, 2010
CHRIS READ X CLASSIC MATERIAL MIXTAPE(COURTESY OF THE DIGGERS UNION.COM)
Don’t miss part one!
The second of our first month’s ‘Classic Material’ mix series documents hip hop’s progression through the years 1984 to 1987, an era in which hip hop’s prominent sound changed drastically with the increasing popularity of drum machine programmed beats and early sampling technology.This mix leans quite heavily toward sample based material from the latter part of that era so we’ve thrown an extra treat on the CD version – a bonus mix of electro rap and electro funk from the early to mid 80s.This mix, together with the bonus electro mix will appear on a very limited edtion C, available from Classic Material events.
Download: Chris Read – Classic Material (Edition #1 Part 2: 1984 – 1987) [Rick Click, Save As]
Track Listing:
01. Grandmixer DST – Home of Hip-Hop
02. Boogie Down Productions – Scott La Rock Megamix
03. Treacherous Three – Turn It Up
04. Alliance – Bustin Loose
05. Eric B. & Rakim – Move The Crowd
06. Eric B. & Rakim – Eric B Is President
07. Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew – All The Way To Heaven
08. Heavy D & The Boys – Mr. Big Stuff
09. Kool Moe Dee – Go See The Doctor
10. Run DMC – Walk This Way
11. Eric B. & Rakim – Move The Crowd (Democratic 3 ft. DJ Slack Remix)
12. Audio 2 – Top Billin’ (Instrumental)
13. Slick Rick – La Di Da Di
14. Boogie Down Productions – Criminal Minded
15. Mc Lyte – I Cram To Understand U (Sam)
16. J.V.C. Force – Strong Island
17. Latee & DJ Mark – This Cut’s Got Flavor
18. Ultramagnetic MC’s – Ego Trippin
19. Boogie Down Productions – South Bronx
20. Mc Shan & Marley Marl – The Bridge
21. Biz Markie – Nobody Beats The Biz
22. Cash Money & Marvellous – Ugly People Be Quiet
23. Antionette – I Got An Attitude
24. Biz Markie – Make The Music With Your Mouth, Biz
25. DJ Hollywood – Hollywood’s World
26. T La Rock – Buck To Burn
27. Word Of Mouth ft. DJ Cheese – Coast To Coast
28. Sweet Tee – It’s Like That Ya’ll
29. Derek B – Rock The Beat (Instrumental)
30. Eric B. & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Acapella)
31. Super Lover Cee & Casanova Red – Do The James
32. Roxanne Shante – Have A Nice Day
NEW YORK MINUTE...PT. 2
Following an original teaser earlier in the month, we now present the first video in a 6 part series that will serve as a “Hip Hop Guide to the Fast Life”. Shot in New York, the series supports nyminute.arte.tv, a “web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia about New York’s culture combining videos, sounds, texts and picture. This first episode centers around the controversial Times Square shooting on December 10th, 2009. Enjoy!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
AL LINDSTROM X SHA MONEY INTERVIEW PART 2
Living Extra Large: An Interview with Sha Money XL Part 2 from Allindstrom.com on Vimeo.
In part 2 of our interview with Sha Money XL, Sha discusses the One Stop Shop producer conference. His goals with the conference, and some of the flaws he sees in the music industry when it comes to dealing with new artists/producers. We then talk about the advantages he has being a producer turned A&R.
SNEAKERNESS 2010 VISUAL RECAP
Having provided a pictorial recap of the recent set up for the Sneakerness event here, we can now show you a video that was taken during the event itself. Captured by Carole Sonderegger, the clip details fans, artists, buyers and sellers, all present and eager to participate in Europe’s largest sneaker-centric trade show. With both installations and stalls on show, Sneakerness 2010 was a feast for the eyes. As you can tell the event was a great success and many are already talking about next year’s event!
SHA MONEY XL X AL LINDSTROM...PART 1
Living Extra Large: An Interview with Sha Money XL from Allindstrom.com on Vimeo.
In the first feature on our site, we sit down for a candid interview with Sha Money XL. During Part 1 of our 4 part series, Sha talks about the early G-Unit days. How he first met 50, how they started in the mixtape game, and how important that independence was. We then talk about the influence that G-Unit’s days on the indy scene had on the new generation of rappers. When asked how influential The Unit was to today’s artists, Sha said “We are the ones that started that. It used to be, mixtapes were a combination of a DJ’s favorite music from all their artists. We turned that into, ‘No!’. this is an album that we’re giving away for free”. Sha goes on to compare their mixtape run to those of his new artist on Def Jam Big K.R.I.T.
Check for Part 2 of our interview later this week on Allindstrom.com
DJ DIPLO INTERVIEW
This video shows Wesley Pentz aka Diplo talk us through his work and how it fits into his life. The candid video also allows Diplo to discuss growing up, the processes behind his music, the culture into which his work fits and his experiences of travelling. Shot entirely in black and white, the video provides an insight into the artist’s life that is deeper than most conventional interviews. The clip was filmed at the annual Philadelphia block party of record label Mad Decent, where the man himself performed to the packed crowd. Enjoy!
A NEW YORK MINUTE...PEEP THE CLIP!
New York Minute /// Oct. 20th from Gasface on Vimeo.
This clip is a teaser for the forthcoming mini-series featuring Ruff Ryders Joell Ortiz and G-Dep. The series will unfold in 6 small parts and will serve as a “Hip Hop Guide to the Fast Life”. Shot in New York, the series supports nyminute.arte.tv, a “web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia about New York’s culture combining videos, sounds, texts and picture”. Look out for the full series from October 20.
INDEPENDENT FABRICATIONS X NEW BALANCE
DJ MARS X NEW BALANCE...ALL IN A DAYS WORK
International DJ, World Famous Superfriends founder & CEO, and tour DJ to performers like Usher, Ciara, andKeri Hilson, the Atlanta-based DJ Mars put the above video together to show us (and you) how he keeps himself moving, and, as we discovered on first viewing, the role New Balance gear plays throughout. It offers a glimpse of the grind behind global touring and recording, and how DJ Mars makes it happen with the help of folks likeKenny Burns, Greg Street, De La Soul, Bril Ndiaye, D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik, and Mick Boogie.
Yo Mars, thanks for the love. The feeling is mutual.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
DJ MARS TO STAR ON NEW REALITY SHOW BASED ON CELEB DJ 'S
“Master of the Mix marks the brand’s first venture into reality television and we couldn’t be more thrilled at the opportunity to work with some of the most influential leaders in the music industry,” said David Tapscott, Brand Director, SMIRNOFF. “SMIRNOFF has always been a part of the nightlife culture, encouraging responsible partying for years and since we’re working with some of the most influential DJs who control the night, the partnership between the two spaces feels natural to us.”
The competition kicks off at the DJ’s base camp for the show, a luxurious home in the Hollywood Hills, and quickly moves to Sin City where the DJs spin at The People’s Challenge, a massive vodka tasting event for SMIRNOFF at Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas. From there, the show follows the DJ’s from city to city – and party to party – including Miami, Los Angeles, New York and London, where contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of challenges.
Judged on their technical ability, track selection, originality, and crowd response, DJ’s will be competing for the title of Master of the Mix, as well as $250,000 in cash and prizes, including a personalized SMIRNOFF bottle. Kid Capri, who deejayed for Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam and has produced sessions for Heavy D, Boogie Down Productions, and Quincy Jones, will anchor our judging booth, while notable industry veterans such as Biz Markie will make guest appearances throughout the season.
The Master of the Mix cast competing for the ultimate DJ title includes:
* DJ Jazzy Joyce, hip hop legend, the only female in Funkmaster Flex’s DJ crew and NYC’s Hot 97 DJ
* DJ Mars, the DJ for Keri Hilson, Monica, Kelis, and Ne-Yo and founder of World Famous Super Friends * DJ Rap, also known as the Queen of the Turntables and first lady of Drum n: Bass, who has over three million in cumulative worldwide sales to her name, voted top female DJ in the world 7 years in a row * DJ Revolution, Los Angeles-based resident DJ for The Wakeup Show with Sway and King Tech. Widely known for his scratching ability, he has released several critically acclaimed self-produced solo albums and shared the stage with many legendary artists.
* Rich Medina Founder of Jump N Funk (2001), the original Fela Kuti Tribute Party, Little Ricky’s Rib Shack at APT (one of NYC’s longest running weekly residencies ever), and Rock Steady Crew DJ. Rich also produced “Watchin’ Me” for Jill Scott. * DJ Scratch, New Music Seminar DJ World Champion, three-time Grammy nominated producer, third member of the legendary group EPMD. Scratch has produced for Busta Rhymes and Flipmode Squad, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, DMX, and Q-Tip. * DJ Vikter Duplaix, Grammy nominated DJ, producer & recording artist, who has released several solo albums in addition to producing for Erykah Badu, Earth, Wind and Fire, Eric Benet, Bilal and many others.
* DJ Mars, the DJ for Keri Hilson, Monica, Kelis, and Ne-Yo and founder of World Famous Super Friends * DJ Rap, also known as the Queen of the Turntables and first lady of Drum n: Bass, who has over three million in cumulative worldwide sales to her name, voted top female DJ in the world 7 years in a row * DJ Revolution, Los Angeles-based resident DJ for The Wakeup Show with Sway and King Tech. Widely known for his scratching ability, he has released several critically acclaimed self-produced solo albums and shared the stage with many legendary artists.
* Rich Medina Founder of Jump N Funk (2001), the original Fela Kuti Tribute Party, Little Ricky’s Rib Shack at APT (one of NYC’s longest running weekly residencies ever), and Rock Steady Crew DJ. Rich also produced “Watchin’ Me” for Jill Scott. * DJ Scratch, New Music Seminar DJ World Champion, three-time Grammy nominated producer, third member of the legendary group EPMD. Scratch has produced for Busta Rhymes and Flipmode Squad, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, DMX, and Q-Tip. * DJ Vikter Duplaix, Grammy nominated DJ, producer & recording artist, who has released several solo albums in addition to producing for Erykah Badu, Earth, Wind and Fire, Eric Benet, Bilal and many others.
GTM, a 360⁰ marketing and content development agency, in partnership with Electus, serve as the show’s creators and executive producers. Electus also owns the international distribution rights to bring the format to global markets. Creative Artists Agency brokered the deal for Electus with GTM.
The show will air Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. EST beginning November 3, 2010 on Centric, a 24-hour music and entertainment channel with its finger on the pulse of an ever-changing and sophisticated African American audience. The show re-airs on Saturday nights at midnight EST on BET, the nation’s leading provider of and premier brand for quality entertainment, music and news television programming for the African-American audience. Check your local listings for further details.
For additional information, please visit www.masterofthemix.com And while mixing it up, always remember to enjoy SMIRNOFF responsibly.
DJ REVOLUTION...THE CUT MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD
DJ Revolution decided to hit the fans with a free mix featuring all the latest music coming from the Hip Hop scene. Revolution is definitely nice on the 1′s and 2′s, so don’t sleep on this great mix. Track listing can be viewed after the break. Enjoy and be educated.
http://soundcloud.com/djrevolution1/cut-mix1-10-28-10/s-pvFkl
KNOW THE LEDGE 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD
Its been 3 years today. Wow. Time flies. What started as way for few brothers and friends to keep up to date on hip-hop and other topics we deemed cool, has turned into a lifestyle epicenter for thousands of people everyday. But over the years, its core has remained the same – a conversation between friends and family. Thanks and props to AMART, DFLO, Weston, A.Flores and all the other extended KTL fam (JGILLA, Kamikaze Xavi, KG, etc.) for making this a highlight of mine and many others each day. Feel free to peek from behind the digital curtain and say hello in the comments section.
As a thank you to everyone who has stopped by I made a mix to celebrate our 3rd birthday. I’ve been working on it for a few months but got it finished and ready last week. Like KTL, I kept the theme – positive, upbeat, and influential. With every mix, there’s a little piece of my sweat and alot of my soul. So enjoy or destroy – whatever pleases you. Tracklisting after the jump.
Streaming version/link for those of you at work
or
Downloadable version/link for your iPod & CDs
NEW BALANCE X J. CREW
Popular American contemporary brand/retailer J.Crew teams up with New Balance to develop a set of clean-cut 1400 sneakers, made exclusive to J.Crew flagship stores, the J.Crew catalog, and the J.Crew Liquor Store. The shoes are offered in suede makeups, with this moss green colorway previewed above. Included in the set will also be a navy blue option, with both produced within New Balance’s Maine Factory. A release can be expected starting November 1st, 2010.
BIG SEAN TALKS FASHION
Big Sean talks fashion and Kanye fashion inspiration
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As part of the latest campaign for “Diesel Presents Only The Brave,” Big Sean touches on some of his fashion inspirations. Being a proud native of Detroit, the G.O.O.D. Music artist shares some of the elements encompassing “The D”, that translate into his everyday fashion sense. Enjoy!
Source: Hypetrak
DJ GREEN LANTERN X SHEEK LUCH MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD
A few hours late, here is the brand new mixtape from the Def Jam signee, Sheek Louch. DJ Green Lantern holds down the hosting and mixing duty for this round. Download link and track listing after the break. Enjoy and be educated.
Download: DJ Green Lantern & Sheek Louch – Donnie Def Jam
Update: Added a split version of the mixtape.
N.E.R.D. X HYPNOTIZE X LETTERMAN
After unveiling the cover of their much anticipated new album Nothing N.E.R.D. conquered the stage during last night’s taping of Late Show with David Letterman in order to premier their new single “Hypnotize You”. The hypnotic tune was produced by famed French duo Daft Punk. Check it out above.
MAESTRO KNOWS...EPISODE 10
Maestro Knows - Episode 10 (Va$htie Kola) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.
Levi Maestro rounds out season three of Maestro Knows, profiling the lovely, multi-talented director Va$htie Kola. In this episode, Maestro and Va$htie travel around the lower part of Manhattan displaying her yet to be released Air Jordan II, done up in brushed suede violette. The pair then links up with Maestro’s running mate, photographer 13th Witness to snap some choice reels at Flight Club in preparation for the release of the Va$htie Kola Air Jordan II at select accounts on October 2nd.
KANYE X POWER X SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
This past weekend, Kanye West performed his well-received single “Power” on NBC’s season premier of Saturday Night Live. The performance featured a passionate performance from West who was seen wearing all-red like the VMA’s with a throng of leotard-clad women on the stage. While the original version of Power featured a diss of SNL, the line was subsequently replaced. Kanye West’s next album is rumored to release in the middle of November.
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