VIDEO: JAY-Z FT. ALICIA KEYS - EMPIRE SATE OF MIND

Here's Jay-Z's video for the smash hit "Empire State Of Mind." Pretty cool to see all the historic places in NY.

- Jason

BUN B - SOUTHERN ROYALTY

Here's a new Bun B mixtape called "Southern Royalty." If your a true UGK fan then this mixtape is a must for you. Peep the tracklist below:

01. Bun B - UGK For Life Intro [Produced By DJ Unexpected
02. Bun B - My Nikes Playing Tricks On Me
03. Bun B Feat. Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Cory Mo & Trae - Obama 2008
04. Bun B Feat. Lil Keke & Trae - Grey Cassette
05. Bun B Feat. Lil Keke, Trae, Z-RO, ESG, Big Pokey & C-Note - Chopped and Screwed (H Town Remix)
06. Bun B Feat. Question - Without A Care
07. Bun B Feat. 50 Cent - As The World Turns
08. Bun B Feat. B.G & Juvenile - Retaliation
09. Bun B Feat. Example & Mic - Southern Rap Phenomenon (Rare)
10. Bun B Feat. Cory Mo & Statik Selektah - Get Out The Way
11. Bun B Feat. The Botany Boys - Snitches
12. Bun B Feat. Killa Kyleon (Boss Hogg Outlaws) - Hood Hop Freestyle
13. Bun B Feat. Self Scientific - King Kong
14. Bun B Feat. Termanology - How We Rock [Produced By DJ Premier]
15. Bun B Feat. Pimp C, Slim Thug & Cory Mo - It Aint Me
16. Bun B Feat. Jadakiss, Jim Jones, Prinz & Grafh - Like Ohh (Remix)
17. Bun B Feat. PxMxWx - Bag Of Indo
18. Bun B Feat. Chamillionaire & ESG - Ride Wit Us (Remix)
19. Bun B Feat. Birmingham J - Sip & Lean
20. Bun B Feat. Point Blank, Ice Lord & Levi Rasta - Mr. Playa

- Jason

CARMELO POSTERIZES MILSAP

Here's Melo shitting on Paul Milsap on opening night of the regular season. Sorry I'm 2 days late on this post! Thank the new Tradition store we are opening in Ventura.

- Jason

VIDEO: RAKIM TALKS DRE & AFTERMATH

Rakim talks to Nick Huff for HardKnockTV interview about his current relationship with Dr. Dre (says he last spoke with him a year ago, did a Detox reference for him), why things didn’t work out for him and Dre at Aftermath, why the album “Oh My God” never came out and speaks on his new album “The Seventh Seal”.

- Drew

MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL: COVERAGE

Graffhead

Our Blood
Here's some more coverage of our upcoming show :Critical" featuring Mear & Yem. :Critical: examines the nature of these two legendary graffiti writers and their approach to fine art.

:Critical: opens November 7th, and runs through January 2nd.
Opening Reception is November 7th from 7-11. Drinks and music provided.

- Drew

PIECE BY PIECE - L.A. 10/29/09

I'm currently playing bass for Piece by Piece on a short west coast tour with Trapped Under Ice and Alpha & Omega. Here are a few photos from our first show at the Nomad Gallery in Los Angeles courtesy of Dan Rawe.





- Drew

GAME - BETTER DAYS & MORE

Here are a few new leaks from Game... Aside from his upcoming album, R.E.D., Game is set to release a new Gangsta Grillz mixtape called Red October.

Game - Better Days (produced by Jim Jonsin)
Game - Big Money (produced by Cool & Dre)
Game Ft. Gucci Mane & Timbaland - Krazy

- Drew

BEANIE SIGEL - WHAT YOU TALKING 'BOUT (JAY-Z DISS)

I know we are a little late with this one, but for those of you that haven't heard it here's a track from the Broad Street Bully called "What You Talking 'Bout" going after Jay-Z. Let's see how Jay responds!

"I'm so bad, I'm a smooth criminal, I'm a thriller holding a snub with a glove that don't glitter..."

-Drew

VIDEO: CRUEL HAND - GET IN THE VAN EPISODE 1

VIMBY - Get In The Van: Cruel Hand Ep. 1

Here is the newest episode of Get In The Van, a series I produced for Vimby. This edition focuses on Maine's best, Cruel Hand. Look for episode 2 sometime next week.

Get In The Van: Cruel Hand Ep. 1
LOS ANGELES - In the 2nd installment of Get in the Van, we catch up with hardcore band, Cruel Hand, who talk about how they came about forming back in 2005. The band then gives us an exclusive look at the van that takes them to and from their shows.

- Drew

VIDEO: CYPRESS HILL SMOKEOUT 2009 WRAP UP

Cypress Hill brought back their Smokeout festival this year with a strong lineup of hip hop and rock acts. Over 30,000 people made it out to the two day fest which featured performances from Cypress Hill, Goodie Mob, Method Man and Redman, Psycho Realm, as well as rock acts such as Bad Brains, Sublime, Pennywise, Slipknot, and Deftones.

- Drew

MUST SEE: SUPER HUMAN 4 YEAR OLD

Damn this kid is so strong and ripped its almost unbelievable. Peep his abs, are you kidding me. There is no way this kid isn't on some sort of supplements. This is truly amazing.

- Jason

LIL' WAYNE - NO CEILINGS (MIXTAPE)

Here's Lil' Wayne's new highly anticipated mixtape called "No Ceilings." Young Money/Cash Money is taking over believe it or not. Wayne kills the tracks from some of your favorite hits this year, he kills Jay-Z's D.O.A verse "Spit hanging from my mouth, retard flow" haha. You can download it here. Peep the tracklist below:

01. Swag Surfin
02. Ice Cream Paint Job
03. D.O.A.
04. Interlude
05. Wasted
06. Watch My Shoes
07. Break Up (Feat. Short Dawg & Gudda Gudda)
08. Banned From TV
09. Throw It In The Bag
10. I Think I Love Her (Feat. Tyga & Shanell)
11. Interlude 2
12. Wetter
13. I’m Good (Feat. T- Streets)
14. Make Her Say (Feat. Jae Millz)
15. Run This Town
16. I Gotta Feeling
17. Outro

- Jason

SHYNE IS FINALLY OUT

As you may have heard Shyne is finally out of prison. Here's a pic of Shyne at the airport in Cleveland on his way to his hometown of Belize. Peep the Harvard Law School crew neck, wonder if he has been doing some law research while locked up, ya think? LOL.

- Jason

NEW BRAND SPOTLIGHT: PROS & CONS

In life we are faced with many choices. Often enough the best way to make a decision is to weigh out the Pros & the Cons. Buying a t-shirt is no different. In today’s oversaturated market the cream will always rise to the top, but it’s up to you to make the right decision. Remember, weigh your options and choose wisely.
A group of artists came together in 2007 to start the Pros and Cons clothing company. Their strength lies in their original in house illustrations. We just received their new Fall delivery full of dope graphics with a fresh concept. We are proud to introduce you to Pros & Cons... We hope you like it as much as we do!
Check the New Arrivals section of our website for pics of the fall delivery.

- Drew

SNEAK PEEK

COMING SOON

GET BUSY COMMITTEE - UZI DOES IT

GBC's debut album, Uzi Does It, releases today... It is available on CD, as a download, or on a super limited UZI shaped USB Drive! Get Busy Committee features Ryu (Styles of Beyond, Demigodz) and Apathy (Demigodz, Army of the Pharaohs). Tracks are produced by Apathy as well as super-producer Scoop Deville, known for his work recently with Snoop Dogg, The Game, Clipse, and many others. Check out the album sampler below, and hit up their website to order the album!

- Drew

MIXTAPE: CHACE INFINITIE - I WOULD HAVE KILLED THIS

Chace Infinite is back with a brand new mixtape called I Would Have Killed This. This mixtape features Chace over 10 DJ Khalil beats. Look for a track from Chace on the upcoming Tradition mixtape! You can download I Would Have Killed This here.

Most Self Scientific fans know that a number of the songs that DJ Khalil does with other artists were originally songs or ideas intended for Self Scientific. Cashmere Agency and Prohibit NYC Present I Would Have Killed This is a full mixtape by Self Scientific’s frontman Chace Infinite and finds him going in over some of the more well-known beats that his partner, DJ Khalil, produced for other artists. The first joint leaked was over the popular “Kinda Like A Big Deal” track that featured The Clipse and Kanye West. Next, Chace attacked “I Still Kill,” the beat Khalil produced for 50 Cent and Akon. In classic Self Scientific fashion, Chace changes the subject matter to instead discuss life and his attempts to understand his own journey. Be sure to download the entire mixtape to hear the Chace Infinite put his own spin on 10 Khalil beats that were snatched up by other artists. The mixtape also contains a bonus of three original Self Scientific songs.

- Drew

MIXTAPE: DRE BIGGITY - THE DIAPER DANDY

Check out Dre Biggity's IM KING presented mixtape, The Diaper Dandy. Diaper Dandy refers to the prestigious title sports analyst Dick Vitale gives to the best up and coming freshman college basketball players.

"People can expect something "new". I know it's been said over and over again but I really feel the music I'm putting out is something of its own. I ask people, people that really know music like what category do you put my sound in, where does it fit in within music as a whole and faces are always left puzzled before an answer. I've heard "Big", and "Stadium Hip Hop" when conjuring up a description of the sound so I guess people will just have to make their own opinions on it after they give it a
listen. It's forsure something unique and I think the CD as a whole is very relatable. I don't focus on the bragging, swagged out, cliche song lyrics but I try and make every song a record. Opposed to just rapping I'm trying to make each song a hit and potentially touch the soul of an individual after listening to it like yea I really felt that in my gut, from the dope
beat to the hook to the realness in the lyrics."

- Drew

VIDEO: SHARK BITES SHARK IN HALF

Beachgoers in Australia are understandably nervous about swimming after a great white shark was discovered that had been bitten in half. This has led to speculation that there could be a shark as massive as 20 feet roaming the shores of Australia.
One shark expert remarked: "They'll eat anything - including their own kind."

Via: HP

- Drew

MIXTAPE: GLASSES MALONE- NIGHTMARE ON 7TH STREET

Glasses Malone is back with a brand new mixtape called Nightmare on 7th Street. The mixtape features 11 tracks assisted by the likes of Butch Cassidy, Snoop Dogg, Bow Wow, Jay Rock & Xzibit. You can download Nightmare on 7th Street here.

- Drew

BAY SLANG!

Here's a dope little lesson on the Bay Area slang from Rafael Casal with a little bit of the Grinch for fun. Enjoy.

VIA: Teruo Artistry

- Jason

MAKING OF LIL' WAYNE'S "NO CEILING" MIXTAPE

Here's Weezy in the booth spittin acapella and giving us a little hint of what to look for on his highly anticipated mixtape "No Ceiling." It's dropping on Halloween so I'll try and post it as soon as I get it.

- Jason

MIXTAPE: JAY-Z & NAS - DEADLY DUO

Hevehitta and DJ Unexpected put together this “Deadly Duo” mixtape focusing on Nas and Jay-Z. This mixtape features demo tracks, unreleased songs and break beats from the two. DJ Unexpected gets his “Look What I Found” on for the break beat section, and gives you the break beats / samples that were used for both Illmatic and Reasonable Doubt. You can download the mixtape here. Check the track list below.

01. The Twin Towers (Intro – Produced By DJ Unexpected for Diggers Union Local 1200)
02. Jay Z – Broken English (Demo Track)
03. Nas Speaks On The 80’s (Interlude)
04. Nas Feat. AZ & Nature – Time (Unreleased – Produced By Dr. Dre)
05. Jay Z Feat. Sauce Money – Nothing But Love (Demo Track)
06. Nas Feat. Kool G Rap & White Boy – #1 With A Bullet (Unreleased)
07. Jay Z Feat. Sauce Money – Ripping It Up (Demo Track)
08. Nas Speaks On Illmatic (Interlude)
09. Nas – Nas Will Prevail (Demo Track)
10. Jay Z Speaks On Being A True MC (Interlude)
11. Jay Z – The Greatest MC (Demo Track)
12. Nas – Yeah Yeah Yeah (Freestyle)
13. Jay Z – Pass The Rock (Demo Track)
14. Nas – Death Anniversary (Unreleased)
15. Jay Z Feat. Nas – Dead Presidents (Live Performance)
16. Nas Feat. Jay Z – Black Republicans
17. Jay Z Feat. Nas & Ludacris – I Do It For Hip Hop

- Drew

MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL: COVERAGE

Vapors

Where Eagles Dare

We are gearing up for Mear & Yem's :Critical: show, opening November 7th at Tradition. We are very excited to be hosting this show from two of the most prolific graffiti writers in Los Angeles. Thanks to everyone that has helped spread the word... See you November 7th!

- Drew

BURNING FIGHT

Our good friend Elano Pizzicarola wrote a story about our Burning Fight event. You can read the whole article in the "Features" section of our website.

The sun set and as it got darker and darker, more and more guests slowly sprinkled into Tradition. The event was a book release. The name of the book was Burning Fight: The Nineties Hardcore Revolution in Ethics, Politics, Spirit, and Sound and the author was Brian Peterson. In the book, Peterson interviews a variety of hardcore musicians and scene members about the sound and the ideas contained in the music they loved, specifically in the 1990s. T-shirts bearing the book’s title were draped aback the store’s front window. The walls, paraded gritty black and white photos of hardcore musicians and the genre's treasured memorabilia of flyers and posters alike.
The crowd was diverse and their ages varied greatly. Some were teens while others were in their thirties and forties. The crowed sprawled the well-lit room, and as fast-paced, intense hardcore, blasted out the JBL speakers at breakneck speed, filling the room with explosive energy, there was an evident commonality as these fans mingled.

- Drew

PIECE BY PIECE WEST COAST TOUR

I will be playing bass for Piece by Piece on a short West Coast tour with Trapped Under Ice and Alpha & Omega. Piece by Piece features Nick (Terror) on Vocals and Corey (Carry On, IA) on guitar. Riggs (former drummer for Madball, Hatebreed, and Skarhead) will be playing drums for this tour as well... Roll out to a show if you can!

Oct 29 2009 Nomad Gallery w/TUI and Alpha & Omega Los Angeles, California
Oct 30 2009 Chain Reaction w/TUI and Alpha & Omega Anaheim, California
Oct 31 2009 The Crossing w/TUI and Alpha & Omega Palmdale, California
Nov 1 2009 The MAAC Project w/TUI and Alpha & Omega Chula Vista, California

- Drew

CROOKS HOLIDAY AT TRADITION

We just received our first holiday shipment from Crooks & Castles... The Stadium jacket is fresh, as are all the tees and beanies...
You guys all know how fast Crooks sells our, so stop by soon or call the shop. 805-497-4717.

- Drew

JAY-Z & ALICIA KEYS TO PERFORM AT WORLD SERIES

MTV Shows

Jay-Z loves to take hip-hop where it has never gone before, well how about the World Series? Hov and Alicia Keys will be performing the Big Apple anthem "Empire State of Mind" on Wednesday at the new Yankee Stadium before World Series game one's first pitch is thrown, Jay confirmed to MTV News on today.

- Jason

CLIPSE FT. PHARRELL & CAM'RON - POPEYES (POPULAR DEMAND)

Here's a new Clipse track called "Popeyes(Popular Demand)" featuring Pharrell and Cam'Ron. Listen closely to Pusha's little shot at Lebron and of course Malice and Killa Cam murdered the track. You can download it here.

Clipse - Popeyes (Popular Demand) Preview from Chris Knotti on Vimeo.

- Jason

STRONG ARM STEADY FT. TALIB KWELI - GET STARTED

Here's the first official single from the SAS Gang's upcoming Madlib produced album, Stoney Jackson, called "Get Started" featuring Talib Kweli. This track isn't what you would expect from Strong Arm, but they came off tight. As usual, Talib sounds great over Madlib beats.

- Drew

LIL' WAYNE - RUN THIS TOWN (FREESTYLE)

Lil' Wayne has been dropping a few new tracks after pleading guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon on Thursday.
Lil Wayne is expected to receive a one-year jail sentence for his guilty plea. Here's the newest leak from him, a freestyle over the other Mr. Carter's "Run This Town."

-Drew

SOCO BURNS (SPAZ SATURDAY SERIES)

The homey Soco has been in lab cooking up fire. His newest Spaz Saturday series will have Soco dropping a weekly freestyle and 2 videos per month. I'm 2 weeks behind but here's Soco's week 1 joint called "Spaz Mission." His week 2 freestyle doesn't disappoint either, its called "King." Soco is also currently working on the Mr Burns Mixtape along with other projects, be on the lookout for big things from him. You can also follow Soco on twitter @SocoBurns or email him at Socohf@gmail.com.

Spaz Mission/King Freestyle Video

- Jason

WEEZER FT. LIL WAYNE - CAN'T STOP PARTYING

Damm... Even Weezer is hitting up Wayne for a feature? It's a strange world we live in... Check out this Jermaine Dupri produced track from Weezer called "I Can't Stop Partying" featuring Lil' Wayne.

"That was a real interesting challenge. I wrote it with Jermaine Dupri. The whole idea was, 'How can I take my rock guitar approach and marry it with hip-hop?' The combination of me, Jermaine Dupri and Lil Wayne worked beautifully. We came up with something none of us would have come up on our own. It's probably my favorite song on the album."

- Drew

MIXTAPE: FREEWAY & BENJA STYLES - THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM

Freeway has been busy this year, releasing numerous mixtapes, Philadelphia Freeway 2, and his month of madness series... Here's a new mixtape from Free called The Calm Before The Storm... This will be enough to tide fans over until the release of The Stimulus Package with Jake One sometime in early 2010.

-Drew

VIDEO: COMMON FT. CEE- LO - MAKE MY DAY

Here's a strange video for a strange song from Common's last album called "Make My Day" featuring Cee-Lo. Cee-Lo is tight, but he's 10X the rapper than he is a singer... I wonder how the Goodie Mob reunion was this weekend at The Smoke Out?

- Drew

VIDEO: INSTED - LIVE AT GILMAN (2 SONGS)

INSTED - "We'll Make The Difference / Young Till I Die" from Larry Ransom on Vimeo.

Thanks to Larry Ransom, we have this dope video of Insted performing "We'll Make The Difference" & "Young Till I Die."

Insted performing their classic show closer of “We’ll Make The Difference” and “Young Till I Die” (7 Seconds) live at Gilman St in Berkeley, California. August 29, 2009.

This is a three camera edit, filmed with two Canon HV30s and one HV20. Edited in Final Cut Pro. No color correction has been done.

Coming down the pipe is a mini documentary of Insted’s 3 shows from a couple of months back. Lots of live footage, interviews, rehearsals, bro-down footage etc.

- Drew

TIMBALAND FT. KERI HILSON & JAY-Z - RUMORS

Here's a new leak from Timbaland's upcoming album, Shock Value 2, called Rumors featuring Keri Hilson and Jay-Z. Shock Value 2 is due out on November 24th and will feature appearances from Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon, Miley Cyrus, Paramore, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Brandy, Drake, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Britney Spears, and more.

- Drew

4 YEAR OLD HIP-HOP DANCER FROM OXNARD

Miles Brown is a 4 year old hip hop dancer from Oxnard. Here he is on the Ellen Show busting a few moves. He is so cute and has some popping skills. We need him to perform with Lil' Meezy at Tradition.

- Jason

MJ'S SON'S $3M COLLEGE SNEAKER DILEMMA

A fight over the shoes Michael Jordan's son will wear at the University of Central Florida could cost the school as much as $3 million. Freshman guard Marcus Jordan is refusing to wear shoes made by adidas, the brand the university has a contract with for all its sports. He says he will only wear his father's Nike Air Jordan shoes because it holds special meaning to his family.

The problem is UCF Knights has a $3 million, six-year contract with adidas that requires coaches and athletes to use the company's apparel and equipment. UCF said in a statement today that adidas was aware of the situation during contract renewal discussions. The university says it is working with adidas "in determining how this unique set of circumstances will work for both parties."

- Jason

THE GAME - HEAVEN

The Game is back with a new track called "Heaven." Game is spittin but I'm not feeling the hook. The track is fire though, not sure who produced it.

- Jason

LIL' WAYNE - SWAG SURFIN

Here's a new Lil' Wayne joint called "Swag Surfin." You can't tell me Wayne isn't a beast on the mic. "Tiger Woods on these ho's, tryin to birdie these balls." "I leave the P#@*y Microsoft like Windows Vista." OMG!
You can download it here.

- Jason

TRADITION PRESENTS: MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL: NOVEMBER 7TH

Tradition is proud to present :Critical: a 2 person art show featuring the artwork of Mear and Yem, two of LA's most prolific graffiti writers. :Critical: examines the nature of these two legendary graffiti writers and their approach to fine art.

MEAR ONE: examines the aspects of content that accompany any piece of art. He is literally working on communicating some of what we as a society have forgotten or are unable to see.


YEM: navigates through a multi-media platform where information (data) and art intersect. The result is a visual experiment that tests the icons of the culture industry. His work involves a participation in which Theodor Adorno claims that it goes under the name of terror in mass culture. He is a pioneer of the Los Angeles graffiti/urban art movement and has shown through out the US and Europe. He is self taught.

:Critical: opens November 7th, and runs through January 2nd.
Opening Reception is November 7th from 7-11. Drinks and music provided.

- Drew

VIDEO: RAEKWON'S GOLD DELUXE EDITION OF OB4CL2

Rae talks about his upcoming tour, his upcoming video for Catalina, as well as the Gold Deluxe version of OB4CL2 which is dropping in December.

- Drew

SLAUGHTERHOUSE FT. BUN B - THE ONE (TRAVIS BARKER REMIX)

We posted the video a few days ago, and now here is the CDQ audio to Travis Barker's remix of "The One" from Salughterhouse. Bun B is a nice addition to this track as well.

- Drew

FASHAWN FREESTYLE

So I went to see Ghostface and Fashawn a couple days ago in San Diego, and since Fashawn's new album Boy Meets World is out now, I'm putting up the video of the freestyle he did over a bunch of classic beats. Forgive my recording skills this is seriously the first video I've ever put on Youtube, but plenty more to come in the future.
- Richard

VIDEO: MEAR ONE PAINTS THE DIFFERENCE

This video shows the process behind some of MEAR ONE's paintings. Mear One and Yem, 2 Los Angeles OG’s, are coming to Tradition on November 7th to represent the roots of graff, and the finer relms of art and imagination. Don't miss it!

The potential of the universe exist in each of our hearts body and mind. Change the way we view our world and change the way reality effects you; and in turn change the way you effect people.

- Drew

N*E*R*D FT. SANTIGOLD - SOLDIER

Here's a track from N*E*R*D's upcoming album, Instant Gratification. The track is called "Soldier" and features Santigold. I am sure by now, you have all heard that N*E*R*D pulled a Black Eyed Peas and added a girl to the group... I am curious to see how this will affect their sound.

- Drew

TRADITION X VIMBY

Eric Thompson and the rest of the crew at Vimby rolled by Tradition today to film a segment with former MTV VJ Quddus... Here are a few pics of what went down!




- Drew

THE LOVEWRIGHT COMPANY

The Lovewright Company is back with a brand new holiday collection. As usual, Lovewright blends vintage Americana with influences ranging from music, skateboarding, car culture, and Southern California. This collection is their strongest to date and features a handful of collabs including shirts with The Hundreds, Chase Tafoya, and Commune. Check the New Arrivals section to see all the shirts!

- Drew

SHAKE WEIGHT, FOR MEN

Jason posted the original Shake Weight for women way back when, but I just seen this one for men and its even more ridiculous! Pause the dude who says, “Within 30 seconds I was covered in sweat.” LMAO!!

- Richard

ARMY OF THE PHARAOHS - GODZILLA & CONTRA MANTRA

Army of the Pharaohs is a hip hop supergroup formed by Jedi Mind Tricks MC Vinnie Paz in 1998. The group features a long list of MC's including Vinnie Paz, Outerspace, Reef the Lost Cauze, Des Devious, Doap Nixion, Jus Allah, King Magnetic, King Syze, Apathy, Celph Titled, Esoteric, Block McCloud and Journalist.
Here are two new leaks from their upcoming album, Unholy Terror, Godzilla & Contra Mantra.

- Drew

VIDEO: RZA SPEAKS ON RAEKWON, GHOSTFACE, AND METHOD MAN JOINT ALBUM

MTV Shows

We've been hearing some buzz about a joint album featuring 3 of the biggest names from the Wu Tang Clan Raekwon, Ghostface, and Method Man. MTV sat down with The RZA to hear his thoughts about this album.

“I think it’s a great idea,” RZA said of Raekwon, Ghostface and Method Man teaming up. “I was pushing that idea to them years ago. Back in the day, we was gonna have a branch called ‘The Brothers From the Grain’ that was kinda those guys right there. I’m gonna see Meth tonight in the studio to see if I could add on something to that project. Add some depth to it. They are three of the most prolific voices in Wu-Tang. Ghost would call it ‘Three the Hard Way Doing Their Thing.’ ”

RZA says the Clan are at a point where everybody is strong individually, which makes it even greater when they combine.

“We’re at a period of life, if anybody from Wu-Tang needs me, I’m there for them,” he elaborated. “Everybody has grown and matured to where we don’t need each other. … Everybody is now independent, and sometimes we become what I call interdependent. We don’t need each other, but it’s good to work with each other and use each other’s energy for the whole brand and the whole Clan. U-God reached out to me and said, ‘I want you to produce my whole album.’ I’m like, ‘It’s all good.’ When I worked [on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II] with Raekwon, he was like, ‘How much you gonna charge me?’ I said, ‘It’s on the house, baby. Just give me my publishing. My rights. But you don’t have to give me no money to work with you, baby.’ “

- Drew

DOM SIGNING WITH DON CANNON?!

HHO gets their interview on with Don Cannon about what he's up to. He goes on to say he's trying to sign Dom Kennedy. This is great news, hopefully everything works out and falls through so we can get an album out of this guy! Shouts to Hip Hop Official for the interview.

THE HUNDREDS HOLIDAY FOOTWEAR

The Hundreds released their footwear collection just about a year ago, and their shoes have quickly become the best selling styles at Tradition. Tradition is one of the first stores to receive the brand new holiday shipment from The Hundreds which features a great selection of styles, colors, and materials. All of these shoes are fresh, but standouts include the suede Valenzuela low and the Dodger blue Johnson low. Phone orders are available 805-497-4717.

FASHAWN - 21 TO GROW ON (MIXTAPE)

It's a big week for Fashawn. His album "Boy Meets World" drops today. His CD release show with Talib Kweli is Saturday at Tower Theatre. The rest of the week, he's on tour with Ghostface Killah. He's even featured on the front page of MySpace and not to mention he's also turning 21 this week. The result is a new mixtape called "21 To Grow On." It's intended to be a "best-of" all his pre-"Boy Meets World" material. It's 21 tracks, pulled from all seven of his mixtapes courtesy of the Beehive. You can download it here.


- Jason

BIRDMAN IS THE #1 STUNNA

As you can see Birdman is the #1 stunna hands down. There isn't anyone in the world that has spent more money on jewelry. This just what he brought on tour, imagine what this dude has lying around his house. He's wearing people homes on his wrist!

- Jason

MUST SEE: KID FREAKS OUT OVER NOODLES

Damn this kid is heated! He must of been hungry as hell. "LET MY NOODLES GO!"

- Jason

CLIPSE FT. RICK ROSS - I'M GOOD (REMIX)

Here's the Clipse's new remix of "I'm Good" featuring Rick Ross. Malice and Pusha T have some hot new verses. You can download it here.

- Jason

VIDEO: TRAVIS BARKER VS SLAUGHTERHOUSE - THE ONE

Check out this video of Travis Barker remixing Slaughterhouse's single "The One." His drum tracks give this beat a dope upbeat swing.

- Drew

VIDEO: YEM - ALL MEDIA SOVEREIGN

Yem navigates through a multi-media platform where information (data) and art intersect. The result is a visual experiment that tests the icons of the culture industry. His work involves a participation in which Theodor Adorno claims that it goes under the name of terror in mass culture. You can expect to find Yem's 'results' through out the appropriation of abandoned public space- that emerge within a city streets of Europe and the Americas.

Be sure to check out Yem & Mear's upcoming show, :Critical:, November 7th at Tradition.

- Drew

THA DOGG POUND - WESTSIDE RYDING

Daz and Kurupt will be dropping a new Dogg Pound album in November titled "That Was Then This Is Now". Here is the first official leak from that album, a Fred Wreck produced track called "Westside Ryding."
The record features Snoop Dogg, Swizz Beatz, Cassidy, Roscoe, Soopafly, Turf Talk, Los, Krayzie Bone, Problem, along with production by Daz Dillinger, Soopafly, Fredwreck, and more.

- Drew

BRETT DOMINO: HIP-HOP MEDLEY - STYLOPHONE BEATBOX

The $25.50 Stylophone Beatbox doesn't look like much, and if it weren't for one Brett Domino and his partner in hip-hop crime Steven Peavis, we just might have continued about our lives without knowing of this thing's potential. Described as the ultimate street cred token for the average white boy, this diminutive box reacts to panel presses by dishing out the hottest beats.

- Jason

EVIL EMPIRE - NEW YORK TRAFFICKING 3.0 (MIXTAPE)

Here's another new Evil Empire mixtape called "New York Trafficking 3.0." Peep the tracklist below:

1. French Montana feat. Snoop (from The Wire) - Cocaine Konvicts
2. French Montana feat. Akon - Married To The Streets
3. French Montana - Playin In The Wind (Full Version)
4. French Montana feat. Al Pac - Ya Bitch On Me
5. French Montana - Nuttin' 2 Think About
6. DMX - Ya'll Don't Really Know
7. The LOX - Move (Produced By J. Cardim)
8. Lloyd Banks - Lights, Camera, Action
9. Fabolous - Toast To The Good Life
10. Uncle Murda - Summer Time Shootouts
11. Red Cafe feat. Diddy - I Tote Guns
12. Fabolous - Bang Bang
13. Sheek Louch, Styles P, & Bully - This Is D-Block
14. Lloyd Banks - Best Kept Secret
15. Fabolous - Welcome To The Workplace
16. Red Cafe - Here To Get Money
17. Saigon - Aye Aye Aye
18. Styles P feat. Noreaga & Uncle Murda - Pablo Doe
19. Raekwon feat. Ghostface Killah - Criminology 2
20. Remo Da Rapstar - Go Harder
21. B.E.N.N.Y. - 1/2 Brick
22. Outro

- Jason

BLAKE GRIFFIN: POSTERIZES D.J. MBENGA

I hit the Clippers vs Lakers last night, the game was great and my Clippers hung around the whole game. I had to post Clippers Rookie Blake Griffin posterizing D.J. Mbenga, it was incredible how he was so high and far away from the basket he had to throw it in. You can get a little glimpse of Kobe and Bynum laughing on the bench. I feel for Mbenga whom I got a chance to chill with the night before, he's actually a really cool dude but he got shitted on! LOL.

- Jason

VIDEO: ESTEVAN ORIOL & MR. CARTOON CREATE SNOOP'S ALBUM COVER

Estevan Oriel + Mister Cartoon create Snoop Dogg album cover

Snoop Dogg | MySpace Music Videos
Here's a video of Estevan Oriol and Mr. Cartoon creating the album cover and insert for the upcoming Snoop Dogg album, Malice In Wonderland. It is interesting to see the process including the photoshoot, rough sketches, and then the finished product. Malice In Wonderland is due out December 8th.

- Drew

KANYE WEST - THROUGH THE WIRE

Kanye West hooked up with Bill Plympton to put together an illustrated book featuring the words and lyrics of Kanye West. Bill Plympton's newest feature film, Idiots and Angels, was released last year, and featured the music of Tom Waits, Moby and Pink Martini. Through The Wire releases November 10th.

Through the Wire is a graphic memoir that illustrates the lyrics of twelve Kanye West songs to tell his story, from his decision to drop out of college to pursue his dreams in music, through his days spent folding chinos at the Gap while struggling at night to make a name as a producer, through the pivotal car accident that eventually set him on the course to stardom and the epiphany of realizing exactly who he had become.

- Drew

TRADITION PRESENTS: MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL: NOVEMBER 7TH

Tradition is proud to present :Critical: a 2 person art show featuring the artwork of Mear and Yem, two of LA's most prolific graffiti writers. :Critical: examines the nature of these two legendary graffiti writers and their approach to fine art.

MEAR ONE: examines the aspects of content that accompany any piece of art. He is literally working on communicating some of what we as a society have forgotten or are unable to see.


YEM: navigates through a multi-media platform where information (data) and art intersect. The result is a visual experiment that tests the icons of the culture industry. His work involves a participation in which Theodor Adorno claims that it goes under the name of terror in mass culture. He is a pioneer of the Los Angeles graffiti/urban art movement and has shown through out the US and Europe. He is self taught.

:Critical: opens November 7th, and runs through January 2nd.
Opening Reception is November 7th from 7-11. Drinks and music provided.

VIDEO: ROSCOE, YOUNG DE, & KURUPT FREESTYLE

A few weeks ago I went to a party at On The Rox for the Salam Wreck's birthday. Alot of West Coast legends were there to celebrate including DJ Muggs, B-Real, Kurupt, Rass Kass, Roscoe, Cynic, and more. Kurupt and Roscoe ran through a small library of West Coast classics, and the night ended with a freestyle from Roscoe, Young De, And Kurupt.

- Drew

EMINEM - TAKING MY BALL

Here's a new Eminem track from the upcoming game DJ Hero: Renegade Edition called "Taking My Ball." DJ Hero Renegade Edition will include a 2-disc CD that contains exclusive music by Jay-Z and Eminem. The CD is composed of Jay-Z's greatest hits and a personal selection by Eminem himself including this unreleased track. DJ Hero Renegade Edition will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii on October 27th.

- Drew

THE GAME - THE FACE OF L.A. (MIXTAPE)

Here's a new mixtape from The Game called "The Face Of L.A." It's got plenty of new joints but a few old ones too. It's definitely worth a download. Peep the tracklist below:

01. American Dream
02. Number One
03. We Stand Alone
04. Champion
05. I’m So Wavy
06. Where You At (Feat. Ray J)
07. Worldwide
08. Ghost Rider
09. Murdah
10. Hustler’s Dream (Feat. Anthony Hamilton)
11. We Stand Alone (Feat. Nu Jerzey Devil)
12. What’s Going On (Feat. Marsha Ambrosius)
13. Pussy Monster (Feat. Ludacris)
14. Sprung On A Thug
15. Big Dreams
16. Hate (Feat. Young Buck)
17. My Bitch
18. Mafia Music
19. Enemy
20. Gangsta Ride
21. I Might Be (Feat. Gucci Mane)
22. Bang Along
23. Red Magic (Feat. Lil’ Wayne)

- Jason

MUST SEE: BABY GETS HIT BY A TRAIN AND UNINJURED

Wow this footage was gut wrenching. Thank god the baby wasn't injured but this lady better go play the lottery because her luck is at an all time high right now.

- Jason

DRAKE FT. BIRDMAN - MORE MILLI

Yet another Drake and Birdman banger called "More Milli." Drake continues to impress me with his flow, dude is the real deal. You can download it here.

- Jason

MARBURY TO SIT OUT THIS SEASON AN RETURN 2010-2011

Stephon Marbury says he has "shut everything down" and has no plans to play this season, but expects to return to the NBA in 2010-11, the New York Post reported. Marbury, who played part of last season with the Boston Celtics after his messy divorce from the New York Knicks ended with a buyout, went unsigned as a free agent this offseason after turning down Boston's $1.3 million veteran minimum offer.

"I'm resting, doing what Michael Jordan did, enjoy life, do things I haven't done in 16 years, keep building my empire," Marbury said, according to the Post. "I wasn't going to Boston for that money. It was a prudent business decision to take off this year."

Marbury said he plans to attend the Knicks' home opener on Oct. 31, according to the report. But he says he's surprised anyone else wants to pay to see the Knicks. And he made it clear that the bad blood between him and the team and coach Mike D'Antoni has not yet been forgiven or forgotten.

"I'm just talking as a fan and New Yorker who grew up loving the Knicks: Why would I give you my money to watch them?" Marbury said, according to the Post. "This is atrocious. Guys coming down court, just raising up 3-pointers from anywhere. The coaching is horrible. What kind of coaching is this?"

- Jason

BANNED HEINEKEN COMMERCIAL

Damn that bottle would of been broken and slashing that dude up, LOL. Can't believe they even tried to put this commercial out on tv.

- Jason

NBA ALTERS TRAVELING RULES

NBA players will be able to take two steps before they have to stop, pass or shoot this season. The NBA has put into writing a rule allowing players on the move to gather the ball, after driving or catching it, and then take two steps. Throughout NBA history, the rulebook said players could take one step. It is believed to be the first time any league, at any level anywhere in the world, has explicitly allowed two steps.

The new rule reads, in part: "A player who receives the ball while he is progressing or upon completion of a dribble, may take two steps in coming to a stop, passing or shooting the ball."

- Jason

MUST SEE: WATER CAR

Damn this Water Car is bananas. They need to make a better looking one though, but an ill idea to say the least.

VIA: 24Seven

- Jason

SNOOP DOGG - PROTOCOL

Here is a new joint from Snoop Dogg called "Protocol" off his upcoming album Malice In Wonderland. Finally a dope new Snoop joint, you can check it out here.

- Jason

VIDEO: CASEY VEGGIES - SO SO RAPPER

I thought Casey Veggies #1 fan Richard would of beat me to this post but I guess not. Anyhow here's his video for his second single off his latest mixtape "Customized Greatly."

- Jason

NO HOMO!

You gotta check this out, it's hilarious.

VIA: Teruo Artistry

- Jason

TAPEMASTERS INC. X KID CUDI - SPACE ODYSSEY (MIXTAPE)

Here's a new mixtape from Tapemasters Inc. and Kid Cudi called "Space Odyssey." I have yet to hear it yet but I'm sure it'll be dope. You can download it here. Peep the tracklist below:

01. Call Me Moon Man
02. Down & Out
03. Day N Nite
04. Slept In Weeks
05. Maui Wowie
06. I Poke Her Face Feat. Kanye West & Common
07. Sky Might Fall
08. Look Up In Da Stars Feat. Wale
09. Sky High
10. That Girl
11. Man On The Moon (The Anthem)
12. Soundtrack 2 My Life
13. Follow Me
14. Save My Soul
15. Come Around
16. I Be High
17. Wasting My Minutes Feat. 88 Keys
18. Hip Hop Hooray 09 Freestyle
19. Cuditastic
20. 09 Freestyle
21. Higher Up
22. I Hear Them Calling

- Jason

DRE BIGGITY FT. FASHAWN & DIZ GIBRAN - C.R.E.A.M.

Check out this new track from Dre Bigitty called "C.R.EA.M." (Cops Ruin everything Around Me) featuring Fashawn and Diz Gibran. This track is from Dre Biggity's upcoming mixtape project with Im King called The Diaper Dandy.

MORE BURNING FIGHT COVERAGE

Here is some more coverage from our Burning Fight event. Thanks to everyone that came out, and thanks to all the websites that posted the flyer or photos from the event. I will be posting some more detailed images of some of the items on display within the next few days.


Livewire Records - Photo's from It's Alive's own Fred Hammer

Eyeone's blog - Photo's by Ray (Macondo)

Stuck In The Past

- Drew

YOUNG DE - WOMEN VS HOES

Here's a new track from Young De called "Women Vs. Hoes." De has been busy touring around the world with Xzibit and B-Real, but has been steadily stacking new tracks for his upcoming album... This track is just a small taste of what's to come!

-Drew

MICK JAGGER X ANDY WARHOL

Here's a letter from Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones to Andy Warhol, going over details of what would become their most famous record cover, Sticky Fingers. Click on the image to enlarge.

- Drew

WALE FT. PHARRELL - INHIBITIONS

Here's a track from Wale's upcoming album, Attention Defecit, called "Inhibitions" featuring Pharrell Williams. Attention Defecit is due out November 3rd.

- Drew

VIDEO: 50 CENT (BEHIND THE MUSIC)

Here's 50 Cent's Behind The Music feature just in case you missed it.

PART 1.

PART 2.

PART 3.

STAFON JOHNSON SCHEDULED TO LEAVE HOSPITAL

Just 16 days after Stafon Johnson's neck was crushed in a weightlifting accident, the USC tailback is heading home. Johnson smiled during a news conference today at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, his first public appearance since the accident. He was scheduled to be released later in the today. Stafon Johnson's mother, Kim Mallory, did not leave her son's side in the 16 days he was at Cedars-Sinai. Wearing a black USC sweatshirt and a red cap with the Trojans' helmet logo, Johnson walked easily through the hospital and exchanged teasing gestures with friends. He also smiled at his mother, Kim Mallory, who hasn't left his side since Johnson accidentally dropped a weight bar on his neck, crushing his throat and larynx.

- Jason

WARRIORS VS SUNS (INDIAN WELLS TENNIS CENTER)

I know its a bit late but I got a chance to hit the Suns vs Warriors Outdoor Exhibition Game last saturday night at the Indian Wells Tennis Center. It was a crazy experience being outside and watching a game. They had thousands of Suns fans that made the trip. The homey Anthony Morrow scored 30 points off the bench and the Golden State Warriors who defeated the Suns 104-101. My favorite new rookie in the league next to Blake Griffin is Stephen Curry, he scored 18 points including two free throws in the closing seconds. Corey Maggette added 17 off the bench too. Here's a few photos of the night:

On the way into the Tennis Center.


Warriors getting ready before tip off.


Suns all fighting over the sticky mat.


The Rookie Stephen Curry and Steve Nash.


Outdoor Arena was crazy.


- Jason

TUPAC X RAS KASS X DOITALL - PAIN (DIGITAL DYNASTY REMIX)

Here's yet another Pac remix called "Pain" featuring Ras Kass and Doitall. You can check it out here.

- Jason

BLACK SCALE FALL 09

We just received Black Scale's Fall 2009 Collection entitled, Imagination. This season the brand from HUF affiliate, Mega, continues to grow and evolve adding various items to the collection including a some fresh tees, a few dope collab pieces, some v-necks, and a few fleece pieces. Black Scale is one of the fastest growing brands in the game, and we are excited to be able to offer this brand new delivery. Check the New Arrivals section for detailed images.

- Drew

MUST SEE: DEER RUNS THROUGH FAST FOOD SPOT

Just outside of Detroit a deer busted through a window and ran up inside a fast food joint. Peep the black football players scared as hell, hahaha!

- Jason

JAY ROCK IN ATL (STUDIO FOOTAGE/INTERVIEW)

Jay Rock In Atlanta from Atlanta UrbanMix on Vimeo.

Like I told you before, look out for Jay Rock because he's the next west coast artist to blow up.

- Jason

GUCCI MANE X DJ DRAMA - THE BURRRPRINT: THE MOVIE 3-D (MIXTAPE)

Here's a new Gucci Mane mixtape called "The Burrrprint: The Movie 3-D." Probably one of the funniest names and mixtape covers to date. You can download it here. Peep the tracklist below:

01. Intro
02. Dope Boys
03. Frowney Face
04. Watch Cost A Bently feat Bun B & Rocko
05. Think I Want Her
06. “Yelp” I Got All Of That
07. Trap Goin Crazy
08. Gucci Speaks
09. My Shadow
10. Gucci Speaks
11. Real As They Get feat OJ Da Juiceman & Wacka Flocka Flame
12. Excuse Me
13. More feat Kandi & Sean ceasar
14. Gucci Speaks
15. Candy Lady
16. Candy Lady Remix feat Brick Squad
17. No No No
18. Foreign feat Shawty Red
19. Flexin feat Brick Squad
20. My Chain feat Brick Squad

- Jason

BURNING FIGHT BOOK RELEASE (RECAP)

Thanks again to everyone that came out to the Burning Fight book release at Tradition... The turnout was great, and it was cool to see so many old faces and friends in one place. We have a few copies of the book for sale at the shop as well as a few copies of the limited edition 'Zine and t-shirt. Thanks again to Brian Peterson and Revelation Records for making this happen.
The artshow will remain on display throughout the month, so stop by if you get a chance!
I will be posting detailed photos of select pieces over the next few days. Check out the photos below, and click on the images to enlarge.


Life. Love. Regret. Eric (R.I.P.) from Unbroken's guitar

Brian Peterson talks 90's hardcore

Mike Hartsfield (Outspoken/New Age) and his bloody mess of a guitar

DJ Gordy Gord and Nate

Brian Peterson and Jordan Cooper (Revelation Records)

Stagedive Stacey

Sean Bonner - former Victory records employee gone postal

One Life Drug Free

Strife Crew "My Fire Burns On"

Colin (Even Score) and Tru Pray (Malfunction Records)

Pete Riley (Mouthpiece) & Hartsfield

Burning Fight X Tradition X Eyeone limited Zine

Andrew (Strife) and Brian Peterson

"Hang Out Times!!!" Me & evan (Ice)

OC Garb X Edge

Dan Rawe (Foundation) and his photos

Inside Out original layout (one of the most influential records of the '90s)

"We have killed.. and Shall be JUGDED" - Original Burn layout

Turning Point - original album cover photo

Strife One Truth original album artwork

Photos by David Sine (Tidbit)

More from David

Some of my contributions to the show

Don Irwin's (Punk Life Zine) flyer collection

Ray's (Macondo) collection

Flyer wall with guitars

- Drew

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS X TRADITION

Got a chance to chill with Anthony Morrow and CJ Watson of the Golden State Warriors today so I drove them to the shop to get geared up. They both loved the shop and left with 3 bags each! Anthony Morrow is a super humble dude so look out for him this year, the dude has game and his jumper is wet, no homo!

Here's Anthony dropping 37 as a rookie on my Clippers last year

- Jason

GLASSES MALONE FT. SLIM THE MOBSTER - MUTHA FUCKIN' STREETS

Here's a brand new Dr. Dre produced track from Glasses Malone called "Mutha Fuckin' Streets." This shit sounds like some classic Dre material, and was supposedly something Dre was working on for The Detox.

- Drew

VIDEO: TERROR "GET IN THE VAN" EPISODE 4

VIMBY - Get in the Van Eps.4

The Terror edition of Get in the Van concludes as the band takes over the Key Club in Los Angeles. Keep a lookout for the next Get in the Van featuring Cruel Hand.

- Drew

BURNING FIGHT X TRADITION X REVELATION RECORDS

Here are some images of the limited edition Burning Fight X Tradition X Revelation Records tee that we will be selling at tomorrow's Burning Fight event. There are only 24 of these t-shirts in this limited edition colorway!

BURNING FIGHT X TRADITION LIMITED 'ZINE

Here are some images of the limited edition 'Zine we did for tomorrow's Burning Fight art show at Tradition. The 'Zine features unreleased excerpts from the book and bonus material from the collections of Andrew Kline and Ray (Macondo). Thanks for Ray for grinding these out for us! If you can't make it to the show, you can download a pdf version here.






- Drew

VIDEO: D-BLOCK - SO MUCH TROUBLE/FROM THE BLOCK

This is one of my favorite joints from D-Block. You can't tell me that Sheek Louch can't spit, just listen to his verse.

- Jason

VIDEO: LAMAR ODOM SPEAKS ON HIS MARRIAGE TO KHLOE KARDASHIAN

Damn L.O. might be for real about this wedding. I'm giving it 2 years and then its a wrap.

- Jason

DJ LUST, DJ DIGGZ & EVIL EMPIRE - PURPLE KRUSHED KUSH (MIXTAPE)

Here's a new mixtape from DJ Diggz, DJ Lust & Evil Empire called "Purple Krushed Kush." You can download it here. Peep the tracklist below:

01. Ransom - Mighty Healthy
02. Ramsom - Uncut (Prod. By Alchemist)
03. French Montana And Nipsey Hussle - East Coast, West Coast
04. Franch Montana - Playin In The Wind (Full Song)
05. Max B And French Montana - So Wavy (Remix)
06. Jadakiss - Take Me To NY
07. Jadakiss - Freestyle
08. The LOX - Invasion
09. D-Block - Run This Town
10. 50 Cent - Dreaming (Prod. By Dr. Dre)
11. Lloyd Banks - Green Thumb
12. Lloyd Banks - Living Like A King
13. Lloyd Banks And Maino - Bandana
14. Ron Paul And K-Phats - One For The Money
15. Young Jeezy - Get Money
16. Gucci Mane - So Icey Boyz
17. Gucci Mane - 10 Chickens
18. Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, And LilÆ Boosie - 5 Star Bitch (Remix)
19. Gucci Mane And Birdman - Swag Flu
20. OJ Da Juiceman - Oh Fa Show
21. Yo Gotti And Young Dro - Loco
22. Beanie Sigel - Freestyle
23. Beanie Sigel - Chain Gang
24. Chubby Baby, Young Dro, Jim Jones, And Rick Ross - Feddi
25. Mase, OJ Da Juiceman, Jim Jones, And Shawty Lo - Gimme 20 Dollars
26. Un Pacino And Hardwhite - Catch You Slippin
27. 50 Cent - Flight 187 (Disses Jay-Z)
28. Platinum P - Shower Squad
29. Dibiasi - My Journey
30. Snub Hollow And Big Krit - Krushed Kush
31. Black Sun - Thirsty Wolves

- Jason

VIDEO: U-N-I FT. FASHAWN - PULP FICTION PT. 1

Here's U-N-I's new video for "Pulp Fiction Pt. 1." Fashwan stole the show on this track in my opinion. Oh yea, peep Y-O's Seattle Seahawks hat, old school!

- Jason

PAPOOSE - PAID A GRIP

Here's a hot new Papoose joint called " Paid A Grip." I'm Feelling the Jay-Z sample too. Check it out here.

- Jason

LAKERS OPEN PRESEASON WITH WITH AN EASY WIN

Andrew Bynum scored 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 22, and the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers opened the preseason with a 118-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors last night. Playing 26 minutes, Bryant grabbed a team-high nine rebounds. He was also hit with a technical foul for arguing a call with the replacement referees. In his first game with the Lakers since signing in the offseason, Ron Artest started at small forward and had 12 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and five fouls.

- Jason

BURNING FIGHT COVERAGE

Our Burning Fight book release and artshow is this Saturday, October 10th. This event will feature a Q&A with the author, Brian Peterson, along with Mike Hartsfield (Outspoken), Dave McClure (Downcast), Ryan Downey (Burn It Down), Vique Martin (Simba Fanzine), and more. There will be an artshow featuring a collection of photos, flyers. T-shirts, and more. I have been going through boxes and boxes of photos, flyers, posters, and T-shirts, and there is going to be a bunch of cool stuff on display. Thanks to all the sites that posted info about the event... See you there!


Revelation Records

Vapors Magazine

Stuck In The Past

PHARRELL WILLIAMS' CUSTOM CROC HERMES HOODIE

Pharrell has seriously lost his mind. I know he has major bread but does he really need the custom crocodile skin Hermés hoodie. The price is said to be anywhere between $18,000-$75,000. He's shitting on people!

- Jason

FERRARI 458 ITALIA

Ferrari has finally revealed the replacement for the Ferrari F430. The all-new Ferrari 458 Italia has new direct injected 4.5-liter V8 that pumps out 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The redline? A screaming 9,000 rpm. The 458 gets a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox that directs power to the rear axle.

- Jason

UPPER PLAYGROUND X MR. CARTOON

Mr. Cartoon x MTN x UP from MR. PERFECT on Vimeo.

Here's Mr. Cartoon in San Fransico painting on Fillmore and Haight Street at Upper Playground. As you can see Mr. Cartoon even has skills with the spray can.

- Jason

MUST SEE: DRAG QUEENS KNOCK OUT ATTACKERS

Two drunken morons in the U.K picked a fight with the wrong cross-dressers because two mini skirt wearing, purse carrying drag queens fought back and cold cocked their attackers with some serious street justice! Turns out the cross-dressers also happened to be cage fighters dressed up for a fun night out in Swansea, Wales when they were attacked by the two thugs. Watch closely.

- Jason

MIXTAPE: DUCK DOWN RECORDS - DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT THING

Duck Down Records has been releasing some dope records from their growing roster of artists. Download The Right Thing is a mixtape comprised from collection of music from various MCs on Duck Down.
The mixtape includes tracks from KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT, Sean Price, Kidz In The Hall, Blue Scholars, DJ Revolution, Heltah Skeltah, Random Axe (comprised of Sean Price, Guilty Simpson and Black Milk), B-Real of Cypress Hill, Skyzoo, Team Facelift, Naledge, Smif N Wessun, Marco Polo & Torae, Ruste Juxx, General Steele and Boot Camp Clik.
You can download it here.

- Drew

SHYNE STILL REMAINS IN CUSTODY

The former Bad Boy rapper (born Jamal Barrow) was scheduled to be released from prison today October 6 after serving more than nine years of a 10-year sentence in connection with the 2001 Club New York shooting involving Diddy and Jennifer Lopez. But his release is now under review, as representatives for the rapper revealed to MTV News that the Brooklyn MC is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an unspecified facility in Western New York State. Officials are determining whether or not to deport the rapper, who was born in Belize.

“Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined,” the rep said in a message to MTV News. Shyne attorney Oscar Michelen emphasized to MTV News on Tuesday afternoon that Shyne has not been released, contrary to media reports.

- Jason

VIDEO: JAY-Z'S TOUR BAND

DJ Neil Armstrong introduces the world to Jigga's tour band. Tradition happens to know Jigga's drummer well, his name is Tony Royster Jr. and he's a beast on the drums.

- Jason

LIL' WAYNE - BLACK CARD BOY (MIXTAPE)

Weezy is back with another hot new mixtape called Black Card Boy. Lil' Wayne has bars for days. Peep the tracklist below:

1. The Way She Walks Feat Young Money
2. Pusha Feat Lloyd
3. My Darlin Feat Drake
4. Bad
5. Forever
6. Heard Em All
7. Money To Blow
8. Colors
9. Soo Woop
10. Get It In
11. Come On
12. Invasion
13. Sharp
14. Playin
15. Southside
16. We Like
17. Take Me Out
18. Revolver Ft. Madonna
19. Be Aight
20. 2 Milli((Originals Mix)
21. Pussymoneyweed(Originals Mix)
22. Brownpaperbag(Originals Mix)

- Jason

VIDEO: 100 GREATEST HITS OF YOUTUBE

We all know how many funny and crazy things we find on youtube, nows your chance to see it all at once in a matter of about 4 minutes. Check it out there is some hilarious clips. Enjoy.

- Jason

RAEKWON - STATEN WE GO HARD VOL. 1 (MIXTAPE)

Fresh off the OB4CL2 release, here's a new mixtape from Raekwon called "Staten We Go Hard Vol. 1." Looks like there is no stopping The Chef as he continues to drop heat. You can download it here. Peep the traclist below:

01. Intro
02. Staten We Go Hard
03. Trenchmen
04. Pop Champagne Freestyle
05. Criminology 09 (Feat. Ghostface)
06. Yessir (Feat. Crooked I And Ghostface)
07. Wu Ooh (Feat. Method Man And Ghostface)
08. Stick Up Muzik (Feat. Busta Rhymes, Uncle Murda, And The Game)
09. Blood Missles (Feat. Az)
10. History
11. Very Well Skit
12. White Lines
13. State Shoutout
14. SuperFly Skit
15. Real Talk
16. Once In A Lifetime (Feat. Mika)
17. Resolution
18. Watch How You Talk To Me (Feat. Busta Rhymes And Uncle Murda)
19. Spook That Sat By The Door
20. Rae’s Letter To B.I.G.
21. Where’s The Money Skit
22. Flawless
23. The Setup
24. Attention Skit
25. Heat Rocks
26. Rotate Freestyle
27. Renaissance Rap (Feat. Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, And Lil’ Wayne)
28. Get It In Freestyle
29. Guerilla Rap
30. Realer (Feat. Maino)
31. Give It To Me (Remix)(Feat. Busta Rhymes)
32. Words From The Chef (Outro)

- Jason

VIDEO: NIPSEY HUSSLE - HHO'S ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Nipsey Hussle is Hip Hop Official's Artist of the Week. Nipsey speaks about his music, his fans, his grind, and how he got where he is in the music business without a cosign.

If you’ve been paying attention at all then you’ve seen the name. Nipsey. If you’ve ever graced the internets you’ve probably heard the music. Hussle. Now it’s time to get Officially introduced. Nipsey Hussle. He’s one of the hardest working cats in hip hop. He built his brand the old fashioned way - from the ground up. Now he’s making moves and making noise, definitely living up to his namesake. We’ve been following Nipsey’s hustle for a minunte and finally caught up with him at his in store appearance at Regal Tenant in Los Angeles.

- Drew

DEF JAM'S 25TH IN XXL

XXL is celebrating Def Jam's 25th anniversary with a tribute in their upcoming issue. The issue features a special cover featuring some of the top names from the history of Def Jam as well as a few features about the label.

In celebration of Def Jam’s quarter century in the music business, XXL has selected a handful of the label’s roster, past and present, to grace the cover of the November issue.

XXL’s new issue will include memorable tales from the MCs about the famed label, along with a complete discography of Def Jam releases and a comprehensive timeline of the brand’s biggest moments. Behind the scenes masterminds, Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles sit for the first time to share their memories and Rick Rubin also takes a look back at the legacy of Def Jam.

- Drew

APATHY - VICTIM FT. HOLLY BROOK

Apathy's new album, Wanna Snuggle?, drops today... Here's a track from that record called Victim that features Holly Brook and was produced by Apathy. Apathy is a dope MC and a dope producer... Look for some of his tracks on upcoming releases from Cypress Hill and Young De.

- Drew

THE HUNDREDS STICKERS

David from The Hundreds stopped by the shop today, and you know I couldn't let him leave until he hooked us up with a bunch of stickers to give away. Stop by and get some brand new stickers free with any purchase from The Hundreds while supplies last!

- Drew

VIDEO: DIZ GIBRAN AT A3C

The 5th A3C Hip Hop festival went down this weekend in Atlanta. This event took place over three days and featured performances from over 150 artists. U-N-I, Dom Kennedy, TiRon, Focus, El Prez, Diz Gibran, and more were out there representing for Los Angeles.
Check out this video of Diz performing at a place called the 5 Spot.

- Drew

HONDA OSM CONCEPT

Looks like Honda is trying to step their game up. This new OSM Concept looks pretty cool. Hope this ends up being manufactured.

- Jason

MUST SEE: ROBBER CAUGHT AND TIED TO A POLE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

This is what happens when you steal in the Dominican Republic. This man was tied to a pole and beaten by the public until the cops came. We are going to start doing this at Tradition if kids try and steal, mark my words.

- Jason

NEW BRAND SPOTLIGHT: CRCLM

CRCLM is a new brand based out of Los Angeles. CRCLM is focused on using premium materials to create a collection that truly bridge the gap between streetwear and higher fashion. The entire line is made in Los Angeles, which is definitely hard to come by these days. Stand out pieces are the Artillery Jacket, the quilted crew, as well as the flannels made from the best Japanese fabrics.
CRCLM is definitely on the right path to something big! I am already looking forward to their next delivery. You can see more from CRCLM in our New Arrivals section.






- Drew

T-PAIN X OBAMA AUTO TUNE

I'm sick of this auto tune crap but this is too funny.

- Jason

JUELZ SANTANA FT. JIM JONES & TOBB COBAIN - HARLEM FOREVER

Here's a new Juelz Santana joint in which he decided to remix Drake’s “Forever” calling it "Harlem Forever" featuring Jim Jones of course and Tobb Cobain. If your a Dipset fan then you should like this track. Check it out here.

- Jason

EVIL EMPIRE - INTERSTATE TRAFFICKING VOL. 9.0 (MIXTAPE)

Here's yet another Evil Empire mixtape called "Interstate Trafficking" featuring Everyone Weezy, Juelz Santana, 50 Cent, Slim Thug, Rick Ross and more. You can download it here.

- Jason

PREVIEW: ALEX PARDEE - "HIDING FROM THE NORMALS"

Alex Pardee's solo show "Hiding From The Normals" opens this Tuesday at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. According to Alex, this will be his last solo show for over a year, so if you are a fan you will definitely want to make it out to the opening. Aside from a standard limited edition print (Ed. of 50) there will also be a limited edition book being released in an edition of 200. Here are some clues that Alex gave about the show...

1. The entire show is based off of the beliefs of a man who recently went missing in real life. The man was a supposed crackpot and believes that there is another world living under ours filled with mutants. It is not known if this man is still alive or not.

2. In addition to creating paintings inspired by this missing man's beliefs, I have managed to get my hands on some actual evidence supporting the existence of this world. The evidence and some of his notes & sketches will be showcased alongside of the artwork.

3. I have recently become obsessed with this world that I jumped into, and I really hope that this showcase generates some interest in this universe called "The Marrow" so that this whole underworld can be expanded into something larger, like a film or an animated feature (hint, hint). So if you can't make it out to the show, but know anyone in the area, send them down!!

- Drew

THE RETURN OF DOGTOWN

I started skating at Venice Beach when I was in 6th grade... Even though I wasn't the best, it was always a great place to hang out, skate, and seem some of the best pros in the world including Eric Dressen, Tony Alva, Rodney Mullen, Jesse Martinez, and all of the Dogtown crew... I'm glad to see this landmark skate spot renovated!

It was only last February when construction began on the 16,000-square-foot Venice Beach Skate Plaza. Today, eight months later, the $3.5 million in-ground concrete park full of bowls, ramps, rails, platforms, and steps opens.

When Venice Beach was renovated between 1999 and 2001, skateboarders demanded a park in honor of Dogtown, the birthplace of modern skateboarding. "Design input from local skaters and skating professionals helped make the Venice Beach Skate Park one of the most challenging arenas for skaters to ride," touts L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendal's office. "The facility rivals other skate parks around the world but stands out as one of the only skate parks located on a beach."

Via LAist

- Drew

SNOOP X DRE X THE GAME

Well it looks like The Game's prayers were finally answered! Here's a photo of The Game in the studio with Snoop, and Dre that I found on Snoop's Twitter. Supposedly they are working on a track for The Detox.. Let's see how long we will have to wait to see if it makes the cut.

- Drew

10 DEEP

We just received our second fall delivery from 10 Deep. Of course we stocked up on plenty of flannels and button ups. The "Shawlneck" fleece pullover is a great piece as well. Phone orders are available. 805-497-4717

- Drew

STRONG ARM STEADY FT. THE JACKA - LOOSE GIRL

Here's a new Madlib produced track from The SAS Gang ft. The Jacka called Loose Girl. Strong Arm Steady and Madlib make a great team... I look forward to their collaborative album, Stoney Jackson, on Stones Throw.

- Drew

D12 FT. SWIZZ BEATZ - UGLY BITCH

Here's a brand new track from D12 featuring Swizz Beatz called "Ugly Bitch." This track comes from their upcoming album, Return of the Dirty Dozen II, which is due out this month. The last I heard, they were dropped from Interscope, so I am not sure what label this is going to come out on.

- Drew

VIDEO: XZIBIT, YOUNG DE, JELLY ROLL, & DJ FINGAZ

Here's some footage from X's recent Euro Vs. Dollar's Tour that went down in Europe with Young De, Jelly Roll, and DJ Fingaz. They hit 30 cities, in 20 countries, and performed for over 100,000 fans...

- Drew

DRAKE X DJ NOODLES - READY TO FLY

Yes, this is yet another new Drake mixtape called "Ready To Fly." This time he has teamed up with DJ Noodles. Drake is hitting the streets hard right now, peep the new mixtape here.

- Jason

VIDEO: KIMBO SLICE VS ROY NELSON (ULTIMATE FIGHTER)

Here's the video of Kimbo's fight last night just in case you missed Ultimate Fighter. I want to see a rematch with no gloves or rules, Kimbo is still a G to me.

- Jason

KOBE JERSEY #1 IN EUROPE

Kobe Bryant's jersey is still more popular in Europe than those belonging to the NBA's European players. Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers jersey was the top-seller in Europe for the second consecutive year, the NBA said Thursday. The list was based on sales from retail locations across the continent during the 2008-09 season. Bryant, who is also atop the lists in the United States and China, is followed again by Kevin Garnett. Spain's Pau Gasol, Bryant's NBA teammate, is third, with LeBron James fourth and Dwyane Wade moving up three spots to round out the top five. No. 6 Tony Parker (France), No. 8 Andrea Bargnani (Italy) and No. 9 Jose Calderon (Spain) are the other Europeans in the top 10.

- Jason

VIDEO: TERROR "GET IN THE VAN" EPISODE 3

VIMBY - Get in the Van Eps.3

Here's the brand new episode of "Get In The Van" an original series that I helped film and produce featuring the hardcore band Terror. Get in the Van is an original series presented by Vimby that tracks one week on tour with some of the biggest hardcore bands in the country.In case you missed them, here are the links to episode 1 and episode 2.

LOS ANGELES - Terror heads to a show in Santa Cruz where they shut the place down, only to make the long haul back to LA that same night.

- Drew

BURNING FIGHT AT TRADITION OCTOBER 10TH

Tradition and Revelation Records are proud to present the book release party for Burning Fight: The Nineties Hardcore Revolution in Ethics, Politics, Spirit, and Sound . Nineties hardcore sparked profound change and debate across musical, social, spiritual, and political landscapes, andBurning Fight draws upon the memories of many who played influential roles in the scene and understand what made this era of hardcore so unique.
This event will feature a Q&A with the author, Brian Peterson, along with Mike Hartsfield (Outspoken), Dave McClure (Downcast), Ryan Downey (Burn It Down), Vique Martin (Simba Fanzine), and more. There will be an artshow featuring a collection of photos, flyers. T-shirts, and more as well as guest DJ's spinning 90's hardcore all night.
There will also be a limited edition Burning Fight X Tradition X Revelation Records T-shirt release as well as a very limited 'Zine put together by Eyeone, Brian Peterson, and myself which will features unreleased excerpts from the book!
It all goes down at Tradition on October 10th!
Some of the flyers and photos have already started rolling in, and it looks great so far!

- Drew

VIDEO: TIRON X DOM KENNEDY X EL PREZ

24KMilkcrate.com just put together this video of highlights from interviews that they did we some up and comers from L.A., TiRon, ElPrez, and Dom Kennedy. They asked them some thoughtful questions and each MC weighed their words and gave some great answers.

- Drew