J Cole - The Warm Up (trailer) from bbgun on Vimeo.
via:herfection
“Mend” World Premiere
Three/21 Films proudly presents the official online premiere of “Mend”, our 2005 feature film released by Reel Indies.
via:three21media
Dom Kennedy - FutureStreet/DrugSounds (Mixtape)
“How beautiful this sound be, i’m just happy that it found me..” DOM released his 1st tape last March, it was killin, and he’s done nothing but improved. He is backed by everything that’s relevant on the West Coast, they show him nothing but love. I’ve been listening for awhile and looking foward to his future. My favorite records are “It Was Beautiful” “Menace Beach” “Where I Belong” etc! This is a great tape, hats off once again KENNEDY. Stay tuned. As a bonus i attached a stream to the tape and his old music videos incase you’re not already aware.
Download: Dom Kennedy - FutureStreet/DrugSounds (Mixtape)
via:herfection
Novel - Intro
Heres the official intro to my LONG awaited album “The Audiobiography…” which is sadly now on hold till my label situation clears up. wanted people to hear what the album will sound like and the intro sets the tone… Song was also produced/written and sung by me. stay blessed - Novel
Download: Novel - Intro
via:herfection
10.Deep Spring 2009 Delivery 2 - Lookbook
the Lookbook is available via the 10.Deep website and this delivery is consistent with all other 10.Deep deliveries in that the brand is still bringing some great pieces to their various retailers worldwide. A number of cut and sew pieces are showcased in the lookbook that include Oxford Shirts, Outerwear, Shorts, and Denim. View the entire 10.Deep Spring 2009 Lookbook here.
via:freshnessmag
De La Soul - Big Mouf
A new De La cut off the Nike x Original Run ARE YOU IN? mix for runners.
De La Soul - Big Mouf
via:nahright
King Stampede 2009 Summer Preview
New York-based King Stampede preview new looks from their Summer 2009 Collection. This new assortment sees the brand continue their graphic t-shirt aesthetic while implementing more of their cut-and-sew selections including button-downs and summer wear. Look for the collection to arrive at Boundless NY along with their other Spring/Summer goods.
via:hypebeast
Head Porter Spring/Summer 2009 “Prime Functionality” Collection
The massive Spring/Summer collection from Head Porter has been revealed under the “Prime Functionality” moniker. The collection itself consist of capsule labels each identifiable by their own distinct material usage, pieces, and functionality. Grey Suave, Croquet, Animal, Croco, and Excursion each have their place withing the collection holistically and completes one of the most encompassing collections to date from The coveted bag and luggage label.
Via:slamxhype
Mos Def - Say You Will (Live Cover)
ItsAllTheWayLive.net put up a recording of Mos Def’s cover of Say You Will, live @ The Blue Note, NYC.
No MP3 playing in the back here. All live instruments. Shit’s dope. Mos even added in verses from “U R The One”. Fit perfectly with the heartbreak motif.
Mos Def - Say You Will (Live Kanye Cover) (12min)
via:nahright
Eminem - 3 A.M.
RapRadar (slow from all the traffic) premiered the second single from Relapse.
Eminem - 3 A.M.
via:nahright
Video: Dame Dash vs. Def Jam Pt. 2 - I Am Choke No Joke DVD
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When Def Jam marketing decided to have a Black Album meeting without Dame, he decided to crash the meeting.
I Am Choke No Joke DVD is in out now.
When Def Jam marketing decided to have a Black Album meeting without Dame, he decided to crash the meeting.
I Am Choke No Joke DVD is in out now.
Video: Nipsey Hussle Performance @ FADER Issue #61 Party
Nipsey does “Hussle In the House” and “Let’s Talk $” at the FADER Issue #61 release party.
via:nahright
DJ Drama ft. Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, OJ Da Juiceman & Lonnie Mac - Ridiculous
New Drama single ft. the Atlanta Boy’s Choir.
DJ Drama ft. Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, OJ Da Juiceman & Lonnie Mac - Ridiculous
via:nahright
Kidrobot - Fall 2009 - Collection Preview
Kidrobot’s Fall 2009 Collection is the first collection that was completely designed by their new designer, PJ Nagaya. The new range consists of more pieces for the “grown-ups” with smaller logos and little to no graphics on shirts with built-in tie, cardigans, button-ups and vests. But of course there’s always the fun stuff like their usual graphic t-shirts and hoodies in collaboration with different artists. The Fall handbag collection will be the last collection in partnership with Schifter + Partners, Kidrobot will be producing the collection on their own after. The apparel line is back with limited edition pieces, all items will showcase what number you have on the inside of the garment. There will also be artists hang tags on each items that was created in collaboration with an artist, giving you the info on who the artist is and their inspirations behind their designs. Keeping in mind about our poor economy now, Kidrobot lowered their price points for the Fall line. The new collection will be available at Kidrobot stores and kidrobot.com starting July.
Via:freshnessmag
Dust La Rock - Best of the Beast Exhibition
Joshua Prince aka Dust La Rock will be showcasing his artworks in a new mixed media exhibition, Best of the Beast, proudly presented by Red Stripe and Fool’s Gold. Known for his contemporary, illustrative design style, La Rock is a leading artist in today’s hybrid music culture. The much anticipated show will showcase a selection of original works, marking his first solo exhibition.
In this collection of work, Dust La Rock has created 18 original works that subvert traditional notions of the demonic and divine through metaphor, symbolism and comic sensibility. In his piece entitled “In His Service”, three dismembered pairs of feet represent different spiritual paths one can embark upon, while references throughout “The Golden Mean” and “As Above, So
Below” blend together imagery from religion, alchemy, science and magick to simultaneously debunk and pay tribute to their mystery.
The exhibit will take place on Thursday, April 23rd, 8pm-12am at the Christopher Henry Gallery, 127 Elizabeth Street, formerly a church. All works will be for sale the night of the event.
Christopher Henry Gallery
127 Elizabeth Street | Map
Brooklyn, NY
E: Jennifer@worshipworthy.com
Exhibition Date: April 23rd, 8pm - 12am
via:freshnessmag
Lemar and Dauley - Website Relaunch
While many brands are going through tough times during this low economic period and many may be considering or forced to close it’s doors. However there are brands that are still pushing on and see this time to put their strength into action.
via:freshnessmag
Hand In My Pocket” - 360 Record Deals Look To Become The Norm
Ask any respectable artist (read: one with a likely career in the industry) about a 360 record deal and they’ll tell you that it’s nothing short of a pact with the devil. For decades, labels have charged copious amounts of dollars for recording, manufacturing and distributing albums, but the show money was always their bread and butter. But according to Edgar Bronfman, CEO of Warner Music Group, the option to have the label in your pocket every turn of the way is no longer an option — it’s become mandatory.
Bronfman argued to a hostile crowd that it doesn’t make sense for labels to pour money into artist development when CD sales, their primary source of revenue, continue to decline (although he did say that digital sales now make up 20% of their revenue). Without other ways to make money from an artist, he said, they wouldn’t continue to promote artists.
What all this boils down to is record labels becoming increasingly disconsolate that they’re living in a world where artists are growing less dependent on them. Does a Drake or U-N-I need a record label to give away free music at one of their shows or online?
Let’s be real here.
Artists are accomplishing more and more without the security blanket of a major corporation so who’s going to feel pressured to split every slice of the pie with a company that can’t even promote their product to the fullest extent of their dollar?
Terry McBride explains the 360 deal in brief detail.
And as for artist development, Mr. Bronfman, I believe Curren$y said it best the other day:
When there’s no market for the bullshit, the labels will stop signing the bullshit, packaging the bullshit, shipping the bullshit…and filling the shelves with bullshit!
Take notes Mr. Major Record Label USA and act like you have the power to change things. Signing artists whose first hit will obviously be their only hit, got you in this mess to begin with.
via:smokingsection
Video: DJ Envy & Enuff preview Red Cafe’s Hottest In The Hood Remix
DJ Envy & DJ Enuff preview Red Cafe’s “Hottest In The Hood Remix” with Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, Lloyd Banks, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, and OJ Da Juiceman.
Charles Hamilton - Barbara Walters
First single off his album, This Perfect Life, dropping June 23rd.
Charles Hamilton - Barbara Walters
via:nahright
Neako - The Rubix Cube: Green Edition (Mixtape)
Hosted by DJ Green Lantern and Sickamore & The Famous Firm.
Neako - The Rubix Cube: Green Edition (Mixtape)
Rahzel vs Mike Patton (Video)
Some very dope footage of Rahzel & Mike Patton doing what they do best, live at Coachella. via:2dopeboyz
Video: Mars - Behind The Scenes Of A Snoop Rehearsal
Mars from 1500 or Nothin' gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of a Snoop Dogg rehearsal for his private performance on April 7th, 2009 at the Avalon in Hollywood.
Video: Turbo - Holographic Double
Turbo finally released his Holographic Double Music Video. In this video, Turbo shows his ability to imitate the styles of a Cory Gunz, Kid Cudi, Charles Hamilton, Wale, Big Sean, and Yung LA.
Air Jordan Force IV (4) - Military Blue - White
Although there has been what seems like endless controversy surrounding the Air Jordan Force Fusion (AJF) line, it seems like the coupling of Air Jordan signature models and the Air Force 1 is here to stay. The latest Air Jordan to be fused with the Nike Air Force 1 is the Air Jordan IV and here we have clear pictures of what the end result is going to look like. Photos have surfaced of a white/university blue AJFIV, staying pretty true to the original colors of the university blue Air Jordan IV that came out in 1989 and retroed a couple years back. The Air Jordan soloe is swapped out for an Air Force 1 soloe styled with a blue mid-sole covered by translucent plastic revealing a clear Nike Air bubble. These should be hitting retailers sometime later this year, but if you’re antsy you can head over to MarqueeSole.
via:freshnesmag
Jet Set Graffiti Presents ‘Abraham Obama’ DVD
Directed by Kevin Chapados ‘Abraham Obama’ is a humorous and provocative film about the political art movement as produced by famous street artist Ron English and Daniel Lahoda. It documents the grass-roots campaign, spearheaded by English, to make public art and promote Obama’s campaign for the Presidency.
Via:formatmag
3V Collective
Relatively fresh to the industry, 3V Collective offers a new element to the streetwear scene. This brand on the rise focuses on merging the creative community by means of fashion and art. They provide artists with a platform to showcase their work in a positive light, giving them complete freedom to design whatever they deem appropriate for the current season.
via:formatmag
Dr. Romanelli x Fall Out Boy Spring/Summer 2009 Tour Collection
Dr. Romanelli once again worked on a high profile collaboration and this time created a collection for Fall Out Boy for their upcoming Spring/Summer tour. The collection consists of both jackets and vests, as usual using vintage fabrics, patches and looks, re-assembled into Romanelli classics.
the blue one is crazy.
Videos: Rick Ross - In Cold Blood (Trailer) + Epiphany (Video) + Na Na Na Na Freestyle (Audio)
Trailer for his video/short film for In Cold Blood. Directed by SpiffTV.
Deeper Than Rap, in stores tomorrow.
BONUS: Rick Ross, Jim Jones - Na Na Na Na Freestyle
Video: Dat Kid From Cleveland Mixtape Promo
Dat Kid From Cleveland - Trailer from Dj E-V on Vimeo.
Slick promo vid for DatNewCudi.com & DJ E-V’s Kid Cudi mixtape that they’re dropping today at 9pm EST. via:nahright
Raekwon ft. AZ - Whips & Kicks
Off Rae and DJ Absolut’s Blood On the Chef’s Apron, coming soon…
Raekwon ft. AZ - Whips & Kicks
via:nahright
Video: MTV Mixtape Monday: Drake (NYC Takeover) + Nipsey Hussle
The “Degrassi” actor-turned-Young Money affiliate kicked it with the radio kingpin, holding court on his career, talking about his latest mixtape So Far Gone, and traveling with Flex to Cam’ron’s first Manhattan party in three years. He might not have made history just yet during his brief appearance. But this kid fits in pretty fast.
Yet to hear him tell it, the Toronto native thought he’d have a hard time breaking into the game because of his not-too-rapper-like background. He raps, he sings, and his mixtape is a mix of mellow love tunes along with the braggadocious lyrical onslaughts. Now, the 20-something upstart has one of the biggest buzzes going for a new artist since Jeezy first emerged.
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Any upstart rappers would be happy to have just Wayne on their side, but it looks like Drake has another hip-hop heavyweight in the mix too: Jay-Z. On Wednesday, Drake posted on his Twitter page “Young Angel and Young Hova.” The rapper confirmed that he was collaborating with Jay, on a Just Blaze-produced track, when he talked with Angie Martinez on New York’s Hot 97 on Thursday.
Full story @ MTVNews.
Nike x Shelter x Dr. Romanelli Teaser
Mexican retailer Shelter got together with Nike and Dr. Romanelli on a series of custom jackets. The jackets will be released exclusively at Shelter on May 6th. So far we can only give you a look at the original art piece on the left, which was created for the collection. via:highsnobiety
XLarge Summer 2009 Video Preview
XLarge Japan will soon start releasing their Summer 2009 Collection. For the occasion they have created this video, showcasing their t-shirt graphics for next season. Check it out! Via:highsnobiety
Rawse Visits House Where Pablo Escobar Was Killed In Colombia
Rick Ross is in Columbia shooting the “All I Really Want ft. The-Dream
Mash SF New Zealand Tour T-Shirt
As some of you might know, the Mash SF bike crew spend some time in New Zealand recently. Just like their logo, the New Zealand Tour Tee for the trip was also created by Benny Gold. The t-shirt comes in a black/red colorway. We are not sure if it will actually be released.
Via:highsnobiety
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