BISHOP LAMONT - I'M ILL & MY MAMA

Here are two brand new Bishop Lamont tracks the were released from the Aftermath Vaults... Check out I'm Ill and My Mama...
Bishop Lamont's upcoming Team America mixtape with Indef is set to release in the next few days...

- Drew

MIXTAPE: DRAKE & LIL' WAYNE - OFFICIAL WHITE LABEL

Official White Label has dropped yet another dope mixtape featuring two of my favorite MC's Lil Wayne and Drake. The mixtape is perfect, no talking, no shout outs, no DJ drops, just the classics from Weezy and Drizzy. You can download it here. Check out the tracklist below:

1. Money To Blow (Remix)
2. More Milli
3. Oh Lets Do It
4. I Run It
5. Down In The Studio
6. Say Something
7. Around The Way
8. Bed Rock
9. Killer
10. Say What Real
12. Fear
13. Dead On Arrival
14. Fed Up
15. Go Harder
16. Look Out
17. Think Good Thoughts
18. That's All I Have
19. Sweet Dreams
20. Poker Face
21. Watch My Shoes
22. Beautiful Music
23. Do It Now
24. Wasted
25. Give It To Ya
26. Play Ball
27. Ignorant Shit
28. Congratulations
29. Closer To You

- Jason

CLIPSE - FOOTSTEPS

Here's a new a hot new track from the Clipse called "Footsteps" produced by DJ Khalil. Till The Casket drops is coming soon, I can't wait.

- Jason

VIDEO: SERIAL KILLERS - BODY BAGS (TRAILER)

Serial Killers is a brand new project featuring Xzibit, B-Real, & Young De. I have been at the studio listening to their progress for a while, and their shit is super dope! Here is the first little sneak peek for the public, a trailer for the track "Body Bags" produced by DJ Fingaz & Money Mike.

- Drew

VIDEO: FREDDIE GIBBS - LABELS TRYIN' TO KILL ME INFOMERICAL

Skee Music presents Freddie Gibbs: The Labels Tryin To Kill Me, over 80 tracks of free music from Freddie Gibbs in the Extended Internet Edition. Check out the informercial and video for this project, and be sure to download the mixtape tomorrow.

- Drew

DOWNLOAD: BL'AST - LIVE IN SUN VALLEY 6/20/85

More than A Witness unearthed a hardcore gem dating back to June of '85... A live soundboard recording of heavyweights BL'AST live in Sun Valley. BL'AST hailed from Santa Cruz, and featured a unique mix of hardcore and metal that was often compared to Black Flag. Check the tracklist below, and download the live recording here.

1. Our Explanation
2. I Don't Need It
3. Break It Down
4. E.I.B.
5. Fuckin' With My Head
6. School's Out (Alice Cooper)
7. Surf and Destroy
8. The Future
9. It's Alive
10. 12XU (Wire)

- Drew

TIM BURTON AT MOMA

Opening yesterday and running through till April 26 next year, acclaimed Movie Director Tim Burton is exhibiting a host of drawings, paintings and sketches all of which have been collated throughout his illustrious career. The exhibition takes place at New York’s Museum of Modern Art where further Burton works will be available to purchase. This video gives a fairly in depth behind-the-scenes insight to the way in which the exhibition came about, and what it means to Mr. Burton. I have actually had the chance to meet Tim while my mother was working with him years ago. We still have some of his sketches that we have yet to see surface. If your traveling to New York, don't miss this exhibit.

- Jason

IVERSON BACK WITH THE SIXERS?

The Philadelphia 76ers have reconsidered their stance about bringing back franchise icon Allen Iverson and are weighing the merits of signing him, but team sources told ESPN.com today that Iverson's return is not a certainty and that no face-to-face meetings between Iverson and anyone from the franchise have been scheduled. The sources said Iverson is just one of the free agent guards Philadelphia is considering since losing Lou Williams for eight weeks because of a broken jaw, but he jumped to the top of their list for several reasons; the severity of Williams' injury, the fact that Iverson's agent reached out to the 76ers asking for a second chance, and his box office appeal.

"We discussed him like we would any free agent, but we understand he's not just any free agent," one source told ESPN.com. "Are we thinking about it? Yes. But it hasn't gone beyond that."

- Jason

MIXTAPE: LUDACRIS - CLASSIC COLLABOS

Here's a new mixtape from Ludacris called "Classic Collabos" featuring all Luda's classic collaborations with many artists. There is some old and new joints that you might remember. You can download it here. Check out the tracklist below:

1.Move Bitch ft Mystikal & I-20
2.Bia Bia ft Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz & Too Short
3.Stick Em Up ft Ugk
4.Throw it Up ft Busta Ryhmes & Lil Wayne
5.Gangsta Shit ft Lloyd Banks & Dj Whoo kid
6.Trill Recognize Trill ft Bun-B
7.Down In Tha Dirty ft Rick Ross & Bun-B
8.Freaky Girl ft Gucci Mane & Lil Kim
9.What Means The World To You Rmx ft Camron,Juelz Sanatana,Ugk & Trina
10.Dey Know Rmx ft Shawty Lo,Young Jeezy,Plies & Lil Wayne
11.Grew Up A Screw Up ft Young Jeezy
12.Welcome To Atlanta ft Jermaine Dupri
13.Atlanta Ga ft Shawty Lo,Gucci Mane & Dream
14.Georgia ft Field Mob
15.Call Up The Homies ft The Game & Willy Northpole
16.It Wasn't Us ft I-20 (Prod By Neptunes)
17.Future Thugs ft Redman & Ghostface
18.Rodeo ft Method Man
19.Gangsta Niggaz ft Scarface
20.Stomp ft Young Buck & T.I
21.Ludacris - Wish You Would - co-starring T.I.
22.Go To Sleep ft Three 6 Mafia (Internet Bonus Track)
23.Trauma ft Dj Quik (Internet Bonus Track)

- Jason

MIXTAPE: MYKESTRO - ADVERSITY & AMBIANCE

You might remember Mykestro from his appearance on "Figure it Out" featuring Young De and Xzibit from the Soul Assassins Intermission album. Mykestro is back with a brand new mixtape featuring guest appearances by Kurupt, Bad Lucc, and more, plus tracks from Dj BattleCat, and Focus. You can download Mykestro's Adversity & Ambiance here.

- Drew

VIDEO: XZIBIT - HURT LOCKER (PREVIEW)

Xzibit has been hard at work on a bunch of new material... Here is a little preview of an upcoming Xzibit track that was produced by Scoop Deville called Hurt Locker. I have heard quite a few of his new tracks and everything has been banging... Keep you ears out for some new material from X to the Z soon!

- Drew

MUST SEE: CRACKHEAD GETS KNOCKED OUT FOR $20

Letting a man punch you in the face for $20 seems to be a new hustle for crackheads. Not the easiest way to make money but it works. Watch the dude try and get up and talk, you can't understand anything, hilarious.

- Jason

COMMON FT. JOHN LEGEND - STRANGE FRUIT (PROD. KANYE WEST)

Here's a Common joint called "Strange Fruit" produced by Kanye West that was supposed to be meant for Common's 2007 Finding Forever album. The track is pretty dope, you can check it out here.

- Jason

DOWNLOAD: NAS - NASTY NAS DEMO TAPE (1991)

Here's some classic material from Nas, his 1991 demo tape called Nasty Nas. This is the tape that MC Serch took to Faith Newman-Orbach and David Kahne at Columbia Records to get Nas his deal. Rumor has it that Russell Simmons passed on it, and now Nas is ironically on Def Jam.
We all know that no one is making tapes anymore, and is anyone even making demos? Check that tracklist below, and download the demo here.

Understanding
Just Another Day In The Projects
Deja Vu
Back To The Grill (feat. MC Serch)
Everything Is Real
I’m A Villan
Number One With A Bullet
Nas Will Prevail
Life Is Like A Dice Game
On The Real (Original)

KANYE WEST - I'M SO APPALLED

Here's a track from everybody's favorite whiny bitch, Kanye West, called I'm So Appalled. This track is supposedly from Diddy's upcoming Last Train to Paris. It's nice to hear Kanye without the autotune on his verses.

- Drew

MIXTAPE: LUPE FIASCO - ENEMY OF THE STATE

Here's a new mixtape from Lupe Fiasco called Enemy of The State. 11 Tracks over other peoples beats, both old and new. Peep the tracklist below, and download the mixtape here.

01 Intro
02 The National Anthem (Radiohead)
03 Turnt Up (Travis Porter)
04 Fireman (Yoga Flame) (Lil Wayne)
05 L.A.S.E.R.S. Manifesto Interlude
06 Angels (rmx) (Dirty Money)
07 So Ghetto (Jay-Z)
08 Say Something (Timabaland)
09 Thank You (Jay-Z)
10 The One (Slaughterhouse)
11 Popular Demand (Clipse)

- Drew

BLACK FRIDAY!

Black Friday is just a few days away, and we have put together a huge sale for all of our loyal customers! Everything in the store will be 20% off, all shoes will be buy one get one half off, and select fall items from some of our biggest brands including The Hundreds, 10 Deep, Diamond, Crooks & Castles, and more will be half off!!!
You do not want to miss this sale! Our black Friday event goes throughout the weekend... We will be giving away a free T-shirt with every $100 purchase as well!

ALLEN IVERSON SET TO RETIRE

Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson. It said Iverson plans to retire but also that "I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level."

The 10-time All-Star played three games this season with Memphis before taking a leave of absence to attend to personal matters. He was waived after the two sides agreed to part ways. It was the second straight ugly ending for Iverson, who was unhappy last season playing for the Pistons. He was upset that Detroit coach Michael Curry and Memphis' Lionel Hollins used the former MVP as a reserve.

- Jason

MR. PETER PARKER PRESENTS: JADAKISS LIVE IN MINNEAPOLIS (MIXTAPE)

Here's a new Jadakiss mixtape recorded live from his latest performance in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can download it here.




- Jason

RHIANNA'S CHRISTMAS LIST

Why can't all girls be this easy to give gifts to? I didn't hear one mentioning of purses, heels, or other extremely expensive stuff. Yet another reason why Chris Brown continues to fail at life right now.
- Richard

RECAP: TRADITION X BLOODBATH "MIGHTY IS THE PEN" RELEASE PARTY

Saturday was the official release party for the Tradition X Bloodbath "Mighty is the Pen" collaboration tee... Of course we had to do it real big, and we had performances from Young De, El Prez, Chris Foucus, Dnez, Lil' Meezy, and Astro. There was also artwork on display by L.A. graffiti legends, Mear and Yem.
Tradition was packed, and everyone in attendance had a great time! I want to thank everyone that made it out, and everyone that helped make this event a success.
We still have some shirts available at our Westlake and Ventura stores, and limited quantities available on our webstore.


The place to be...

Tees, tees, tees...

Drunken bartenders Jeremy and Septhon

Tradition X Bloodbath X Bloodhound bloody mary mix

The needle has dropped

Astro

Oxnard in the house

El Prez & The FCC

"I'm gone... Beatin' my chest like King Kong..."

Lil' Meezy got bars

Young De

"Figure it out..."

The crowd

Roy (Downset), Sondoobie, Chris (Downset)

Audio Hustlaz... B-Real, Young De, Keen

De, Ryu (GBC, Styles of Beyond)

Quentin Tangarino AKA Vimby

805 represent... 50 Yen, Astro, and crew

Even our neighbors from Soto came to the party

Amy had some fans! Haha...

Young De and The Futuristics

Hardwerk, Jansport J, Dae One

El Prez

Loyal customers (Where's Justin in the photos???)

My early birthday! (Thanks Kimmie!!)

- Drew

RENARDO SIDNEY STILL WAITING TO PLAY

Got a chance to see Renardo Sidney last year during his senior year. The kid was a man amongst boys. Check out the piece ESPN's Outside Lines Story on him.

- Jason

VIDEO: LIL' MEEZY SPITTIN ACAPELLA AT TRADITION

If you have ever been to any of our events at Tradition you know my son Miles a.k.a Lil' Meezy always blesses us on the mic. Every performance seems to get better and better. Saturday's release party for the Tradition X Bloodbath "Mighty is the Pen" tee was no different, Meezy killed it even going Acapella.

"Say You Want A Hot Flow I'mma Cool You off, Lil' Meezy Believe Me I'm Neva Soft."

- Jason

VIDEO: YOUNG DE FREESTYLE AT TRADITION

Young De performed at our release party for the Tradition X Bloodbath "Mighty is the Pen" tee over the weekend. Here is a video of a short freestyle he dropped at the beginning of his set.

- Drew

MUST SEE: CORNY GUY WITH MAN BOOBS

You know I always find and post some weird stuff and I have yet to disappoint, here's super corny guy that has REAL man boobs. His whole body looks weird, peep his Traps even those look deformed!

- Jason

BEANIE SIGEL - THINK BIG (JAY-Z DISS)

Unless you live in under a rock you may have heard that Beanie Sigel is beefing with Jay-Z and going at him hard. Here's a little sample of that called "Think Big." You can peep it here.

I bare long arms like Scott Pippen,
stop shit short like Cal Ripken,
this is not just sport I post pivot
peep how I backed down Jigga, put my nuts on that nigga neck
Shoot up the Roc never hit the net

- Jason

KOBE'S CIRCUS SHOT OVER THE BACKBOARD

This is for all you Kobe haters out there saying that he's just ok, the guy is amazing!

- Jason

MIXTAPE: SNOOP DOGG - I WANNA ROCK

Snoop, DJ Skee, DJ Whoo Kid, and DJ Scream bring you this brand new mixtape called I Wanna Rock. This mixtape is a precursor to Snoops upcoming album, Malice in Wonderland, dropping December 8th.

- Drew

FEDS RAID GIBSON GUITAR OFFICES

Federal agents from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and local police today seized wood, guitars, computers and boxes of files from Gibson Guitar's Massman Road manufacturing facility.

Sources say the Nashville-based guitar manufacturer is being investigated for violating the Lacey Act, a key piece of environmental law, for importing endangered species of rosewood from Madagascar.

Rosewood is widely used in the construction of guitars and sells for $5,000 per cubic meter, more than double the price of mahogany. The island nation off Africa's east coast is a key producer of the hardwood, the export of which has links to international criminal activity.

A statement from Gibson released late Tuesday afternoon says the company is "fully co-operating" with the investigation.

"Gibson Guitar is fully cooperating with agents of the United States Fish & Wildlife Service as it pertains to an issue with harvested wood. Gibson is a chain of custody certified buyer who purchases wood from legal suppliers who are to follow all standards. Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO [Henry Juszkiewicz] sits on the board of the Rainforest Alliance and takes the issue of certification very seriously. The company will continue to cooperate fully and assist our federal government with all inquiries and information," the company's statement said.

Madagascar has struggled financially since a January coup and new President Andry Rajoelina issued an executive order in September legalizing the export of rosewood and ebony. The move was decried by environmental groups and political leaders worldwide, as hardwood forests are key to Madagascar's unique ecology and serve as a habitat for a dwindling lemur population.

Sources tell NashvillePost.com Gibson was involved in a scheme that shipped the wood from Madagascar to Germany and then to the United States.

- Drew

VIDEO: WALTER SCHREIFELS - START TODAY (LIVE)

Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, etc) performed at the Thanksgiving Jam this weekend, sharing the stage with HR (Bad Brains), Steve Soto, Jonah (Far), and more. Check out this live rendition of Gorilla Biscuits' Start Today... Harmonica solo included.

- Drew

MIXTAPE: RAS KASS - QUARTERLY

Ras Kass is back with a brand new street album for all you West Coast heads called Quarterly. The project features guest appearances by Killah Priest, Krondon, Mistah F.A.B. & more. You can download the project for free but can also name your price & support Ras. I think this is a dope way for an artist to get some support from his real fans... Check the tracklist below, and download the mixtape here.

01. Mike Jack
02. Amazin (feat. Neenah)
03. A Game (feat. E-Note)
04. Pop Life (feat. Aaron G West)
05. Started Sumthin (feat. Krondon & Maria)
06. If This World Was Mine (feat. Doo Wop)
07. Thank You
08. Armored Truck (feat. Remedy)
09. Milli Vanilli (feat. Killah Priest)
10. The Reconciliation (feat. Phil Johnson)
11. L.A. Is My Lady (feat. Stacee Adams)
12. Silver Surfer Swagger (feat. Mistah F.A.B. & Pinky)
13. Since U Been Gone (feat. Tracy Rhey & 40 Glocc)
14. Almost Famous
15. LVN Proof – Gotten By On My Own (feat. Ras Kass)
16. Take That Off (feat. Ray J)
17. Remedy – How Many Shots (Acapella) (feat. Ras Kass)
18. Silver Surfer Swagger (feat. Sinful)

VIDEO: SLAUGHTERHOUSE ON VIMBY

VIMBY - Slaughterhouse

Vimby caught up with Slaughterhouse in Atlanta for their inaugural show, with visions of strip clubs and waffle houses' on their mind.

- Drew

MIXTAPE: GET BUSY COMMITTEE - UZI DOES IT (DJ CHEAPSHOT REMIX)

GBC's stellar debut, Uzi Does It, gets a makeover from former Styles Of Beyond DJ, Cheapshot. The mixtape features 32 tracks of GBC mashups and remixes... You can download the mixtape here.

- Drew

VIDEO- DAMIZZA INTRODUCES LIL MEEZY

Damizza introduces the future of hip hop, Lil' Meezy, at the Tradition x Bloodbath "Mighty is the Pen" release party. Lil Meezy
rocked the spot with Young De, El Prez, ans Astro, and impressed the crowd which included Damizza & B Real. Look for more from Meezy in the future! Shouts to Julz on the Go for the video!

- Drew

WALE - BEAST (PROD. BY 9TH WONDER)

Wale's Attention Deficit was released just over a week ago. Here's a 9th Wonder produced track called Beast that didn't make the cut. Supposedly, 9th has a few more tracks from Wale that will probably make their way online soon.

-Drew

DOG PLAYS TONY HAWK VIDEO GAME

This is super fake but cool nonetheless.

- Jason

MASE - I DO THE IMPOSSIBLE (MIXTAPE)

Here's the much anticipated new Mase mixtape called "I Do The Impossible." Maybe its not that anticipated but nevertheless the Pastor is back in the streets. You can download it here. Peep the tracklist below:

1. DJ J1 Is A Made Man
2. Intro To I Do The Impossible
3. Listen Close
4. Empire State Of Mind [rmx] f_ Alicia Keys
5. If I Come Back For You f_ Mo Manson, Murda Mook, LA, Gruff, Charlie Clipz, Cashflow, Loaded Lux & 2 Way
6. Buy U A Round [rmx]
7. When NY Was NY
8. Programmed To Do The Impossible
9. Do It For U f_ Trey Song & P. Reala
10. Gimme 20 Dollaz f_ Ron Browz, Jim Jones, OJ Da Juiceman, & Shawty Lo (Remix) (Dirty)
11. Come To Me f_ Verse
12. Shut the City Down
13. Get It f_ Cam’Ron & Kidd Rossi
14. Immortal
15. Try To Sleep With A Broken [rmx]
16. Activate My Swag f_ Rose Raz
17. NY Minute [rmx] f_ Jada Kiss & French Montana
18. I Need A Girl [rmx] f_ Trey Song
19. Married to the streets f_ French Montana
20. In The Wind f_ Nikateen & Rose Raz
21. Public Apology Ladies

- Jason

TRADITION X BLOODBATH "MIGHTY IS THE PEN"

Our collab tee with Bloodbath titled "Mighty Is The Pen" dropped today, and you know we couldn't drop a tee as fresh as that without having a release party to celebrate! We've lined up a fresh group of MC's, including Young De, Floss Angeles' own El Prez, and Oxnard's Astro to perform, and a few DJ's to spin all night. Of course we will be serving drinks to get the party started, and Bloodbath will be providing gift bags and give aways all night! This is one party you do not want to miss!
Tonight from 8 to 11 at Tradition in Westlake! Now available on our online store.

-Drew

GAME FT. SLYHOOK - AMERICAN DREAM

Here's a new track from Game featuring Slyhook called American Dream. According to 2DBZ, the hook is going to replaced by Keyshia Cole.

- Drew

BUTT NAKED WONDA, BIG BROTHA THUNDA...

The classic Youtube videos just keep rolling in today. This guy is the definition of a character.
- Richard

HOW TO BREAK UP - DIRECT APPROACH

I spotted this over at BlogXilla, and I couldn't stop laughing at it. I'm sure there are guys out there watching this going through the same issues, trying to get out of a relationship.
- Richard

ARAABMUZIK KILLIN IT ON THE MPC

Thought Drew and all you producers out there would appreciate this. Here's Dipsets producer AraabMuzik going hard on the MPC. Manthis cat makes it look way to easy.

- Jason

MIXTAPE: EL PREZ - FEATURE PREZENTATION

The homey, El Prez got together with Eazee St. and IM KING to present this collection of features from the past year. Mixed by DJ Printz w/ tracks featuring Tunji, Shawn Jackson, Convinced, XV, CB News, Diz Gibran, Outasight, Kyle Lucas, Donny Goines, The Kid Daytona, Nero and many more.
Bump this shit and get ready for Prez's performance tomorrow at Tradition! You can download Feature Prezentation here.

- Drew

BANGS ON SHADE 45

As you can see Bangs is starting to blow all over the nation. Here's his interview on Eminem's radiostation Shade 45 with Lord Sear and Rude Jude, callers go in on African artist Bangs and clown him hard. Not sure he knows he's being clowned, its too funny.

- Jason

VIDEO: FLAIRS - TRUCKER'S DELIGHT

Before you watch this insane music video by Jérémie Perin, note that is totally not safe for work. Its video game inspired animation contains pixellated 8-bit depictions of both sex and pooping. The look is a pixel-perfect replication of the era of video games I grew up playing. And though it’s sad that there are no more games being made that look like this, I am thrilled to be living in an age when the kids who grew up with this aesthetic are now the grown-ups making new things of their own.

- Jason

SANDMAN - HEART OF THE CITY (MIXTAPE)

Sandman is no longer in the Re-Up Gang but he's still spittin fire. Peep his new solo mixtape called "Heart Of The City." Peep the tracklist below:

01. Just A MC
02. Certainly A Big Deal
03. High Volume
04. Lil Ghetto Boy
05. Big Face Benny
06. Been Through So Much f. Donny Boy & Slash
07. Watch This f. Housewife
08. East Coast
09. Make’em All Day
10. Homicide Freestyle
11. W.A.R. f. Big Lou & Kawshen
12. Bout My Bread f. Spazz Cannon & Reed Dollaz
13. Chase Dis Paper f. Mistah F.A.B, Kokane & Glasses Malone
14. Crossroads
15. This Life
16. Imaginary Players ‘09
17. Who’s World Is This (rmx)
18. Blood I Taste f. Spazz Cannon & Housewife
19. Sounds f. Jamies Cagnie & Sock
20. Goodtimes
- Jason

WALE, KID CUDI & DRAKE COLLAB?!

Damn, imagine if this would have happened?
- Richard

MAESTRO KNOWS JONATHAN MANNION

Maestro catches up with photographer Jonathan Mannion for a re-cap of some of his most iconic photos. Mannion really is one of the greatest photographers of our time, simply amazing what the guy can capture. The misses let me know about the video so props to her indeed.
- Richard

SKYZOO - CLOUD 9: THE 3 DAY HIGH

So since Skyzoo is on tour with Raekwon and they just hit up Sunset, I decided to re-up his classic mixtape featuring 9th Wonder on all the production. No rap features needed, just Sky going in over some of 9th's wonderful tunes. Click here to download and enjoy.

Tracklist:
Bare Witness
Way To Go
A Day in the Life
Stop Fooling Yourself
Comeback
I’m On It
The Bodega
You & Me
Live and Direct
The Spirit
Extreme Measures
Mirror Mirror

- Richard

TRADITION X BLOODBATH - MIGHTY IS THE PEN RELEASE PARTY

Our collab tee with Bloodbath titled "Mighty Is The Pen" drops this Saturday, and you know we couldn't drop a tee as fresh as that without having a release party to celebrate! We've lined up a fresh group of MC's, including Young De, Floss Angeles' own El Prez, and Oxnard's Astro to perform, and a few DJ's to spin all night. Of course we will be serving drinks to get the party started, and Bloodbath will be providing gift bags and give aways all night! This is one party you do not want to miss!
This Saturday from 8 to 11 at Tradition in Westlake!
Here is a few videos from past events at Tradition... Further proof that you do not want to miss this one!

VIMBY - Akomplice Release Party ft. Raekwon at Tradition

VIMBY - Soul Assassins x Tradition

- Drew

BEANIE SIGEL RECORDING JAY-Z DISS

Looks like Beans is ready for war, I wonder if Jay-Z is going to respond for real, not throwing his little hidden shots at Beans and the rest of the ROC in some of his tracks off the BP3.

- Jason

VIDEO: CURT@!N$ ON VIMBY

VIMBY - CurT@!n$

NEW YORK - In studio with CurT@!n$ and Reefer as they work on the upcoming album, A Beautiful Mind. They talk about what goes into making a cohesive album, including the writing process and beat selection.

- Drew

BANGS - TAKE YOU TO DA MOVIES (LIVE)

Jay don't got nothing on me when it comes to yo boy Bangs! Check out him performing his first single "Take You To Da Movies"! This guy has me laughing non-stop. And don't forget to pick up his album 12/4/09 'Hard To Be Up', check out his blog too for more songs and videos. WARNING: You will laugh

- Richard

BANGS - MY SPECIAL GIRL

Sudan's finest Bangs is back with a follow up to his smash hit "Take You To The Movies," his new #1 hit is called "My Special Girl." Damn Bangs has been hitting the gym hard, even got a hot video ho! Hahahaha. Feeling the basketball shorts too.

- Jason

CURTISS KING - GUTTAH GULLAH ISLAND

Our fam at 24 Seven Habiliments sent me over a press kit from a hot up and coming artist they are reppin! Fresh off the buzz of his 5000+ downloaded album, “The Storm On Mars”, Curtiss King recently released a self produced single titled "Guttah Gullah Island" from his new highly anticipated mixtape “Snick At Nite”. Since the single’s release on Wednesday 11th, 2009 the song has generated over 620 Z-Share downloads and numerous spins on a variety of internet radio stations.

Sampled from Nickelodeon’s popular children’s TV show “Gullah Gullah Island” Curtiss King gives his audience a preview of what they can expect from his new mixtape “Snick At Nite” set for a December 7th Release. And judging by both the ridiculously infectious lyrics and high energy production, Curtiss King assures his audience that they are indeed in for a treat. Be sure to also peep Curtissking.blogspot.com daily so you can learn How2BeFamous.

- Jason

G SHOCKS

We received a new shipment of G-Shocks just in time for the holidays. The white Solar Atomic models are based on the original DW6900 model, and are a new addition to the line. The new limited edition Metallic DW6900 comes with a limited edition vinyl toy! This watch features a metallic band & case, a colored reverse LCD, and a glossy finish. The red Mudman comes from new collection of mud and dirt-resistant MUDMAN called the "Masters of G." The G-Lide is always a popular style, and the new turquoise colorway should sell fast as well as the reorder of the classic black an orange. Phone orders are available... Call the store for more information 805-497-4717.

- Drew

MAKING OF "4 MY TOWN" BIRDMAN FT. DRAKE & LIL' WAYNE

This is gonna be a dope video, I just have one question though, can anyone tell me what Birdman is saying half the time? The guy just starts blurting out crazy words so fast, its hilarious.

- Jason

50 TAKES RICK ROSS'S EX AND SON TO FLOYD MAYWEATHER'S BIG BOY MANSION

Damn 50 is taking this beef thing too far, this has got to piss off Rick Ross. Peep 50 rocking the Crooks tee. Diddy and F. Gary Gray make a little cameo too.

- Jason

TRADITION X BLOODBATH: MIGHTY IS THE PEN RELEASE PARTY!

Our collab tee with Bloodbath titled "Mighty Is The Pen" drops this Saturday, and you know we couldn't drop a tee as fresh as that without having a release party to celebrate! We've lined up a fresh group of MC's, including Young De, Floss Angeles' own El Prez, and Oxnard's Astro to perform, and a few DJ's to spin all night. Of course we will be serving drinks to get the party started, and Bloodbath will be providing gift bags and give aways all night! This is one party you do not want to miss!
This Saturday from 8 to 11 at Tradition in Westlake!

- Drew

TERRACE MARTIN FT. BAD LUCC, WIZ KHALIFA, LADY G, & KURUPT - THE DEMO

Producer, Terrace Martin, assembled a strong group of MC's for his new track called The Demo.

Producer Terrace Martin is gearing up to release his upcoming album “The Demo”, in 2010 and to get the message out he’s decided to drop new music every week for the next month or so in a series called “The Demo Preview.”

For the first audio leak, Terrace is taking it back to Hip-Hop with the bangin’ drums and MC’ing. Bad Lucc, Wiz Khalifa, Lady G and Kurupt are enlisted to rip the mic for this new one called “The Demo.”

- Drew

TRADITION X BLOODBATH ON THE HUNDREDS

By now you have all seen images of our collab tee with Bloodbath that we are dropping this Saturday. The tee just made in onto The Hundreds! Thanks to everyone at The Hundreds for their support, and be sure to make it out to the official release party this Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00.

- Drew

VIDEO: RASS KASS - AMAZIN

Here's a new video from Rass Kass' upcoming album, The Quarterly, due out on November 23rd.

- Drew

SNOOP DOGG - I WANNA ROCK

Here's a new leak from Snoop's upcoming album, Malice in Wonderland, a track called "I Wanna Rock" which was produced by Scoop Deville. Malice in Wonderland, Snoop's 10th studio album, drops December 10th and features The-Dream, Brandy, Nipsey Hussle, Lil Jon, R. Kelly, Pharrell and more.

- Drew

DJ SKEE X J-LO X TRADITION

Check out this video of DJ Skee rocking our Tradition crest tee while he interviews Jennifer Lopez live on KISS FM. Shouts to the homey Skee for the support!

Jennifer Lopez hangs out with DJ Skee to celebrate his birthday and one year anniversary on KIIS FM. JLo also discusses her new single "Fresh Out The Oven" (featuring Pitbull), talks about her next single "Louboutins", performing at the upcoming AMA's, her new album "Love?", and more. Check out Skee.TV & KIISFM.com for more with JLo soon.

- Drew

COVERAGE: TRADITION X BLOODBATH

Our collab tee with Bloodbath titled "Mighty Is The Pen" drops this Saturday at both Tradition locations. The back graphic features a sword with our shield on the hilt dipping into an inkwell labeled with Bloodbath’s Gatekeeper logo.
Two quills hover in front of the sword with a ribbon spiraling around the design. The words written on the ribbon read: Mighty Is the Pen.
We will be having a release party Saturday night at our Westlake location. This event will feature performances by Young De, El Prez, and Astro as well as free drinks and DJs spinning all night!
I want to thank all of the websites that have featured our collab tee so far.


XWhere Eagles Dare X

The Goodie Bag

The Hood Nerd

JP's Fresh Bread

Our Blood

- Drew

VIDEO: RAEKWON, MURS, & XZIBIT - LEGACY

Here's an interesting track called Legacy from the Ninja Assassins soundtrack featuring Raekwon, Murs, and Xzibit. These 3 are an unexpected match, but they sound dope together.

- Drew

MUST SEE: OLI LEMIEUX TRAMPOLINE TRAINING (CIRQUE DU SOLELI)

This guy is incredible. A backflip with twists off the top? Might I mention there are no strings or wires he's tied too.

- Jason

PACQUIAO DICUSSES WIN OVER COTTO

Forgot to post this late saturday night but here's Manny talking about his beat down on Miguel Cotto.

- Jason

VIDEO: CLIPSE FT. CAM'RON - POPULAR DEMAND

Clipse are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated album, Til The Casket Drops, which releases on December 8th. Here is the newest video from that release for a track called Popular Demand featuring Cam'ron. This album is gonna be dope!

- Drew

BUCKS ROOKIE JENNINGS SCORES 55

Brandon Jennings was shut out in the first quarter. Then he went to work and wiped out a record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Jennings scored 55 points, breaking Abdul-Jabbar's franchise rookie record, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a come-from-behind 129-125 victory tonight over the Golden State Warriors.

Jennings poured in 29 points in the third quarter, then 16 in the fourth to hold off the Warriors and become only the third Bucks player to score more than 50. The last to do it was Michael Redd, who set the franchise record with 57 points against Utah on Nov. 11, 2006.

- Jason

KANYE WEST - SO APPALLED

It's been a minute since we heard anything new from Kanye but here's a snippet of his new joint "So Appalled." I'll post the whole joint when I get it. You can download it here.

- Jason

MUST SEE: DONKEY THROWN INTO LIONS CAGE

One of Armenia's Riches man has two lions and what he does is throws in a donkey into the cage for the lions can kill it as they watch for entertainment . But the donkey turns around and almost kills the lion and they got scared that the lion was gonna die so they shot the donkey, this is horrible and sad.

This video was shot at what is alleged to be the private zoo of oligarch MP Gagik Tsarukian. Better known to most Armenians by his nickname, Dodi Gago, Tsarukian is believed to be Armenia's wealthiest citizen . The former world arm-wrestling champion is also head of the second largest political party in the Armenian National Assembly as well as the President of the Armenian National Olympic Committee.

- Jason

TY LAWSON POSTERIZES MBENGA

Damn looks like DJ Mbenga is posterized twice in a month, first by Clippers rookie Blake Griffin and now last night by 5"10 Nuggets Rookie Ty Lawson. Rookies are showing him any love.

- Jason

MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL: ON BALLER STATUS

The homeys from Baller Status came by our artshow last weekend with Mear & Yem. You can check out all of their photos here.
The show runs through January 2nd, so be sure to stop by and check it out if you haven't done so already.

- Drew

LEBRON WANTS ALL PLAYERS TO SURRENDER #23

Saying he is willing to initiate the movement, LeBron James would like to see any NBA player who wears No. 23 to choose another number as homage to Michael Jordan. With Jordan looking on from a third-row seat Thursday night, James scored 34 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Heat 111-104 in Miami. Afterward, the reigning MVP told TNT he plans to switch his number from 23 to 6 after this season.

"I just think what Michael Jordan has done for the game has to be recognized some way soon," said James, who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore. "There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade if there wasn't Michael Jordan first.

"He can't get the logo [Hall of Famer Jerry West's silhouette adorns the NBA's logo], and if he can't, something has to be done. I feel like no NBA player should wear 23. I'm starting a petition, and I've got to get everyone in the NBA to sign it. Now, if I'm not going to wear No. 23, then nobody else should be able to wear it."

- Jason

MIXTAPE: FREEWAY & JAKE ONE - THE BEAT MADE ME DO IT

Freeway & Jake One teamed up for this mixtape, The Beat Made Me Do, to create some hype for their upcoming album, The Stimulus Package. Jake One is one of my favorites on the beats, and Freeway is always dope on the mic. You can download the mixtape here.

- Drew

VIDEO: PAC DIV - WHIPLASH

Pac Div is back with a brand new video for "Whiplash" a track off their recently released Church League Champs mixtape. This song is one of my favorites from Pac Div, and the video is just as dope.

- Drew

TRADITION X BLOODBATH "MIGHTY IS THE PEN"

We recently joined forces with our good friends at Bloodbath to bring you this exclusive tee for the Holiday Season.
Titled "Mighty Is The Pen", the back graphic features a sword with TRADITION's shield on the hilt dipping into an inkwell labeled with Bloodbath's Gatekeeper logo.
Two quills hover in front of the sword with a ribbon spiraling around the design. The words written on the ribbon read: Mighty Is the Pen.

The pen is stronger than the sword, but the bloodshed and sacrifices made by war and violence create the ink that is used to govern the world.
It is a balance between ideals and action, a thought out plan and swift execution, and the poetry of swordsmanship.

Available in Black, Red, White and Silver colorways - This tee will be released at both TRADITION locations Saturday, November 21st at noon, with an official release party at Tradition in Westlake from 7:00 to 11:00. The release party will feature a performance by Young De and special guests.









- Drew

GOODIE MOB X ROOTS - SOUL FOOD (JIMMY FALLON)

This is one of my favorite Goodie Mob joints of all time. Glad to see them back together, can't wait to see what they are gonna cook up on the album.

- Jason

JAY ROCK - I'M GOOD TOO

Here's some new Jay Rock going in on the Clipse's joint "I'm Good" instrumental. Jay Rock is a dope MC, if you haven't heard of him get familiar. You can download it here.

- Jason

D- WADE'S DUNK ON ANDERSON VAREJAO

I had to post this just in case your a hoops fan but missed this incredible dunk by Dwayne Wade last night. D-Wade looses the ball a bit in the air too, crazy.

- Jason

VIDEO: CRUEL HAND - GET IN THE VAN EPISODE 3

VIMBY - Get In The Van: Cruel Hand Ep 3

Check out the third and final episode of Cruel Hand's edition of Get In The Van. This episode follows the Cruel Hand Army behind the scenes at their show at the Key Club in Los Angeles. Look for upcoming episodes of GITV featuring Trapped Under Ice, Piece By Piece, and Alpha & Omega.

- Drew

SHEEK LOUCH - CATALINA FREESTYLE

Here's a dope new freestyle from Sheek Louch spitting over Raekwon's "Catalina" track. Sheek continues to amaze me with his flows, I guess I was really sleeping on the dude. You can check it out here.

- Jason

COUNRTY ARTISTS DISS KANYE

Part: 2

Damn even the country fans know who Yeezy is. Taylor Swift gets mad love from the rednecks!

- Jason

CLIPSE - DOORMAN

Here's a new joint from the Clipse called "Doorman." Not sure how I feel about the track. It's gonna have to grow on me. Malice kills his verse of course. You can check it out here.

- Jason

TRADITION X THE HUNDREDS

David and Keith from The Hundreds stopped by Tradition Ventura today to check it out and bring Drew and I some goodies. They both were really impressed with the new build out. If you haven't been able to make it out to Ventura yet come see us this weekend, its worth the trip!

518 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805)643-8805
Corner of Main and California

- Jason

GET BUSY COMMITTEE RELEASE PARTY

Last night we hit the release party for Get Busy Committee's recently released Uzi Does it at Zune LA. The party was sponsored by True Love and False Idols, and they had a dope photo booth provided by Lensley. Check the photos below to see what you missed, and go cop Uzi Does It now! You can check out more photos here.


GBC in the place to be

Me, Young De, and Kimberly

Young De, Indef, Bishop Lamont, Prime, Eric Bobo, Apathy, and more

Bishop Lamont & Chevy Jones

GBC with Mike Shinoda

Me, Kimberly, Erndogg, and Tina

- Drew

TRAP MUSIC - BEST TRAPPERS ALIVE (MIXTAPE)

Here's a new mixtape from all your favorite trappers, its called "Best Trappers Alive." You have probably heard most of these joints already but its still worth a download, you can check it out here. Peep the tracklist below:

1. Gucci Mane- Gucci's Hot
2. Gucci Mane- Freestyle
3. OJ Da Juiceman- Roller Skating
4. OJ Da Juiceman- Trap Bunk
5. Rick Ross- Put That On My Mama
6. Lil Boosie- Bank Roll
7. Yo Gotti Juvenile & Mullage- Trickin Remix
8. Lil Wayne- Be Aight
9. Shawty Lo- Footwork
10. Young Jeezy & Jay-Z- Real As It Gets
11. Rick Ross- I Want It All
12. Rick Ross & Akon- Hustla
13. OJ Da Juiceman- Gwop
14. Young Dro Rick Ross Jim Jones & Chubby - Feddy
15. Yo Gotti Gucci Mane Lil Boosie & Trina- 5 Star Remix
16. Lil Boosie- Clips & Choppers
17. Waka Flocka OJ Da Juiceman & Wooh Da Kid- Please Wait
18. Yo Gotti- Your A Jerk
19. Yo Gotti- Yams Pt 2
20. Rick Ross- Go Remix (Floyd Mayweather Diss)
21. Bun B- Houston Summer
22. BG & Plies- Resume

- Jason

TRAVIS BARKER - (FOREVER REMIX) DRAKE, WEEZY, KANYE & EMINEM

Travis goes hard on this track, no homo!

- Jason

MUST SEE: LUCKIEST DRUNK WOMAN IN THE WORLD

Anyone see this on the news today? This drunk ass lady is the luckiest woman alive, I hope she knows that. Those men saved her life by waving their hands like crazy.

- Jason

DJ KHALED FT. YOUNG JEEZY, RICK ROSS, USHER, DRAKE, LIL' WAYNE

Here's DJ Khaled's new joint "Fed Up" featuring Usher on the hook, Jeezy, Rick Ross, Drake and Lil' Wayne. I don't even have to tell you how dope this joint is because look who's on it. You can check it out here.

- Jason

WTF!

This morning while I was walking my dog I came across this car so I had to go get my camera and take this picture. I have never seen a lock on a car wheel other than when the police put those boots on peoples cars . This is crazy, especially because its an older Audi and its Santa Monica.

- Jason

FOCUS FT. CROOKED I & JAY ROCK - HOMAGE TO DR. DRE

Focus drops the fourth installment of his dope homages to producers. This time he gets Crooked I and Jay Rock to pay homage to the good doctor, Dre,that is. Check it out here.

Aftermath Producer Focus making a beat live!

- Jason

CLIPPERS KAMAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Yes its true, the National Basketball Association today named Clippers’ center Chris Kaman as the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 8th.
Kaman led the Clippers to a 3-0 week, averaging 24.3 points on .574 shooting from the field, 9.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. Kaman, who is currently in the midst of a career-long six-game streak with 20 or more points, tallied a high for the week with 25 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in a 93-90 win over Minnesota on November 2nd.

Kaman followed up his performance against the Timberwolves with a 22 point, nine rebound and three block night in the Clippers’ 118-90 win at Golden State on November 6th. He closed the week out with by tallying 22 points, nine rebounds and four assists in a 113-100 win over Memphis on November 7th. In seven games played this season, Kaman has tallied 23.0 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 38.6 minutes per game.

- Jason

MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL: COVERAGE

Graffhead

Juxtapoz

Bombing Science

- Drew

THE HUNDREDS HOLIDAY DELIVERY AT TRADITION

We just received a huge holiday delivery from The Hundreds. Lots of good tees, flannels, hoodies, crewnecks, beanies, and scarves... You guys all know how quick this stuff sells out, so put your Christmas list together now! Phone orders are available!
805-497-4717

- Drew

ART BOX: EXHIBITION BENEFITING HEAL THE BAY

For all you art lovers out there, my homey Warren Brand is curating an Art Show at BOXeight Studios this friday the 13th. It's a mega art gallery opening featuring live music and painting demonstrations. A portion of all sales will be donated to Heal the Bay. This is an art opening meets party night. This unique event falls out of the norm from usual art exhibition openings. ARTBOX features some of the most prolific artists of our time, alongside some very new talent. ARTBOX will be featuring never before seen work from some of LA's rising stars.

ARTBOX is very excited to have the gallery opening in 12,000 square feet of space. Entertainment, artists painting right in front of your eyes, large art installations, a band, DJ, and 2 cash bars. Featured artists include David Flores, Crash, Mear One, Augustine Kofie, Stella Im Hultberg, Kelly Vivanco, Yosuke Ueno, Michael Pukac and many more! There will be a very special MC/DJ set by the legendary BIZ MARKIE (sponsored by TuneUpMedia.com).

BOXeight, Warren Brand, HealTheBay.org
Friday, November 13th – Sunday, November 15th
7pm – 2am
BOXeight Studios
1446 Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Press Contact:
Warren Brand 310-877-2949

- Jason

VIDEO: WALE ON OKAYPLAYERTV

OkayplayerTV: Wale from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

After a brief hiatus, okayplayerTV is back. This time around we’re featuring D.C.’s own, Wale. In the clip, he talks about the Afrobeat/Go Go influence in his music, being a close friend to The Roots, his favorite emcees, and the anxiety leading into his debut album. At long last Wale’s highly anticipated album, Attention Deficit, is in stores today, make sure to pick that one up (iTunes, Amazon). The LP features Bun B, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, Pharrell Williams, Chrisette Michele, K’Naan, Marsha Ambrosius, J. Cole, Melanie Fiona, and more. Props to Greg The Dude and Tunji on the video.

- Drew

MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL:

This Saturday was the opening of Mear & Yem's :Critical: at Tradition. I want to personally thank everyone that came out to support the show, and everyone that helped make this show a success. As expected, Mear & Yem came through with some amazing art, and a good time was had by all. Check the images below, and see what you missed. Mear & Yem's :Critical: runs through January 2nd, so stop by and see some of these amazing large scale pieces in person. Many of these pieces are still available for purchase, call the 805-497-4717 with any questions.


Mear One

Yem

Yem signed some sketchbooks


Mear signed money, people, books, and more


Mear One "Painter"

Mear One "Cultivate Love"

Mear One "Pray For Life"

Mear One "Archeture"

Mear One "Third Eye Vision"

Mear One "Mental"

Yem "Untitled Sculpture"

Yem "Wave"

Yem "Dancing SM"

Yem "Pig Kill"

Yem "Pig 1"

Yem "I Am"

Yem "Dancing Pig"

Yem "Scream"

Yem "3 Strikes"


- Drew

VIDEO: DIZ GIBRAN ON LA STEREO

Check out this video of the homey, Diz Gibran, on La Stereo. This video features live performances spliced with interview footage.

- Drew

YOUNG JEEZY - AS REAL AS IT GETS (MIXTAPE)

Peep the new Young Jeezy mixtape called "As Real As It Gets." Not that big of a Jeezy fan but I can't knock his flows. You can download it here. Check out the tracklist below:

1. Real As It Gets
2. Get Money
3. 24-23 (Kobe Lebron)
4. Everyday
5. Biggest Movie Ever Feat. J-Dubb & Boo
6. Get A Lot (Remix) Feat. Boo
7. Better Believe It
8. Air Forces 2
9. My Money
10. My First 48 Hrs
11. Trappin Ain’t Dead
12. Sunny Days
13. Might Just Blow That
14. Trap Files
15. Dead Or Alive
16. Ready To Ride
17. Consistent
18. She’s A Lesbian
19. The Underdawg
20. Stupid (Remix) Feat. Playaz Circle
21. 1st Name Last Name (Remix) Feat. J. Futuristic
22. Always Strapped
23. I’m Goin In

- Jason

SHEEK LOUCH - EVERYDAY (PROD. PETE ROCK)

Here's a new Sheek Louch joint called "Everyday" produced by the legend Pete Rock. Sheek is the most slept on MC on D-Block but I'm starting to respect his flows as much as Jadakiss. This joint is fire, check it out here.

- Jason

VIDEO: RAEKWON FT LYFE JENNINGS - CATALINA

Here's a new video from one of my favorite tracks from Raekwon's OB4CL2, the Dr. Dre produced "Catalina." I spy an Akomplice fitted in the video as well!

"I'm just trying to get on... Leave a couple mil' to my kids when I'm gone... That ain't cologne, It's the smell of this money"

- Drew

TRADITION X DJ SKEE

As you may have heard we opened our 2nd Tradition in Ventura today. We had a great turnout with family and friends stopping by to support and shop. The homey DJ Skee rolled by to support and peep the new shop too. Tradition Ventura is dope and in a great location. See ya soon.

518 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805)643-8805

- Jason

EL PREZ FT J7 - PHANTOMS OF THE OPERA

Here's a new track from El Prez ft. J7 called Phantoms of the Opera. This track is from Prez's upcoming Animal Style mixtape. Look for a track from El Prez on the upcoming Tradition mixtape.

- Drew

VIDEO: U2 & JAY-Z - SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY

Here's a clip of Hov performing Sunday Bloody Sunday with U2 live at the MTV Music awards in Europe... Let's see what Oasis thinks about "The Mayor of New York City" now. This performance is dope!

- Drew

LIL' WAYNE "THE CARTER" DOCUMENTARY TRAILER

Can't wait to see this!

- Jason

VIDEO: GETO BOYS ON SOUL ASSASSINS TV

Bushwick Bill and Willie D of the Geto Boys sat down with Soul Assassins TV at the return of Cypress Hill's Smoke Out. Where was Scarface?

- Drew

LEBRON JAMES CORN MAZE

Everyone is wondering where Lebron will go in July and the state of Ohio decided to let Lebron know how much they love him and want him to stay by making a lebron maze in a corn field. You know your a legend when someone makes you a Corn Maze.

- Jason

BUGATTI GRAN SPORT SANG BLEU

The Grand Sport Sang Bleu wears polished aluminum body panels with blue-tinted (not painted) carbon fiber composite surfaces that show off the fabric-like material’s gorgeous weave. New wheels feature a midnight blue and diamond-cut finish, and the cockpit is dressed in sensational new gaucho leather. The Sang Bleu utilizes Bugatti’s quad-turbocharged W-16 engine producing 1,001 horsepower and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The topless Sang Bleu will blast to 60 mph in about 2.5 seconds and blur the scenery at 217 mph before the laws of physics stop the advance. Bugatti hasn’t stated a price for the Sang Bleu, or even mentioned whether the sole example is for sale. If it does hit the market, it is likely to sell for close to $2.5 million.

- Jason

VIDEO: SICWEST - LOVE CALI (FLY OR DIE MIXTAPE)

California used to be a breeding ground for hip-hop all-stars but lately it seems like the well has run dry. You never know what to expect when someone new steps in the game. Well there's excitement about the new kid, S!CWEST, his tracks are ready for radio but also makes for instant classics. So you better make two copies; one to rock and one to stock. His distinctive style and fresh flows clearly manifest in the first track Love Cali from the upcoming Fly Or Die mixtape.

The kid takes us back to the 1980's showtime era declaring, “High tops are freshest/vintage sneaks my lethal weapon/John Stockton shorts/tell Magic Johnson I’m a legend.” Oh did I mention he's the little brother of Soco Burns, spittin fire runs in the family I see!

- Jason

TRADITION VENTURA OPENS TOMORROW

We opened our first store in Westlake Village in November of 2006. After being open for over 3 years, we decided to expand further into the 805, opening our newest store on Main Street in Ventura. I know what many of you are saying... "It's about time!"

Tradition Ventura opens tomorrow. Please tell a friend.

518 E. Main St
Ventura Ca. 93001

805-643-8805

HOOD WINE BOTTLE OPENER?

I'm not much of a drinker but I might have to try this and see if I can do it. Pretty funny idea but it works.

- Jason

LIL WAYNE FT. FABOLOUS, JUELZ SANTANT, AND JUSTIN TUCK - YOU AIN'T GOT NUTHIN'

Nike has been getting their feet wet in the music business with their Nike Sports Remix program. Here's a track called You Ain't Got Nuthin' featuring Lil' Wayne, Juelz, Fab, and Justin Tuck (who?).

- Drew

JAY-Z ANNOUNCES BP3 TOUR

Jay-Z announced his plans to start his North American tour in February of 2010. The BP3 tour will be stopping at arenas in major markets including Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Greensboro, Washington, Boston, Pittsburgh, St Louis, Indianapolis,Denver, San Jose, Los Angeles and more. Jay- Z will be joined by Young Jeezy. Tickets go on sale November 13th.

Feb 22 Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
Feb 23 Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center)
Feb 25 New Orleans, LA (New Orleans Arena)
Feb 27 Atlanta, GA (Philips Arena)
Feb 28 Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum Complex)
Mar 03 Washington, DC (Verizon Center)
Mar 07 Norfolk, VA (Scope Arena)
Mar 11 Boston, MA (TD Garden)
Mar 16 Pittsburgh, PA (Mellon Arena)
Mar 19 St. Louis, MO (Scottrade Center)
Mar 20 Indianapolis, IN (Conseco Fieldhouse)
Mar 22 Denver, CO (Pepsi Center)
Mar 24 San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion)
Mar 26 Los Angeles, CA (Staples Center)

- Drew

BMW M3 GTS

- Jason

HERMES X WALLY (VILLA YACHT)

This is probably one of the most incredible things I have ever seen. I'm anxious to see what celebrity or royalty is gonna buy one of these. The price has got to be 50 to 100 million dollars!

- Jason

DRAKE - GO

Here's a new Drake joint called "Go." This is a little more than a snippet but I'll post the full version once I get it. You can check it out here.

- Jason

VIDEO: CRUEL HAND - GET IN THE VAN EPISODE 2

VIMBY - Get In The Van: Cruel Hand Ep 2

Here is episode 2 of Cruel Hand's edition of Get In The Van, a series I produced with Vimby following hardcore bands on tour. Look for episode 3 next week.

Get In The Van: Cruel Hand Ep 2
LOS ANGELES - Cruel Hand performs at Chain Reaction, and explains how each member got involved in the hardcore genre

- Drew

MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL: - PREVIEWS

We are gearing up for Mear and Yem’s :Critical:, a 2 man art show that is opening this Saturday, November 7th. :Critical: examines the nature of these two legendary graffiti writers and their approach to fine art. Opening Reception is November 7th from 7-11. Drinks and music provided.





- Drew

VIDEO: DIZ GIBRAN FT. BJ THE CHICAGO KID - TRULY YOURS

One of Cali's finest, Diz Gibran, finally dropped a video for Truly Yours, a track off of his Soon You'll Understand mixtape presented by Crooks & Castles. If you haven't downloaded this mixtape, do yourself a favor and grab it here.

- Drew

FRESH JIVE

Fresh Jive is back with a strong holiday delivery... This shipment consists of a dope Letterman jacket, a few hooded jackets, some flannels, some tees, and some long sleeves. Fresh Jive's quality and price points are always on point, and that is why the have lasted 20 years in the game. Phone orders are available. 805-497-4717

- Drew

VIDEO: DAME DASH REACTS TO BEANIE & JAY-Z BEEF

MTV Shows

Dash’s name has popped up in headlines dealing with Beanie Sigel’s recent lash-out against Jay-Z. During some recent interviews, Beans accused Dash of shady business dealings when the two were putting out the State Property PRO-Keds sneakers.

“Him and the licensee who licensed Roc-A-Wear went behind my back and obtained the license to the company that was licensing PRO-Keds and stopped making the State Property PRO-Keds,” Beans said on Philadelphia radio station Power 99. “It was all geared towards Roc-A-Wear.”

Dame said he did not want to address any specifics regarding Sigel, but did say he did not want any beef.

“I love Jay, I love Beans — what’s the reason for beef?” Dash responded. “That’s stupid. What’s the reason for beef? People die, people don’t feel good — I want people to laugh. What’s up, y’all?”

Dame was shocked to hear Beanie on the radio.

“I was surprised. I was hurt for him, more or less, because I know that ain’t him,” Dash said. “But I don’t want to speak on that. Whatever [Beanie's] going through where he’s got to do that … I could understand where he may look at things and feel that way. I can see that. He’s probably got a lot of people around him and nobody to really tell him what’s going on. It was a different environment for Roc-A-Fella back then. I feel bad for those cats. I love those cats. I hate that they struggle. I hate it. I hate to see anybody struggle. I don’t embrace that. I’m not one of those dudes that get happy when I hear something bad about somebody I had a bond with. I really loved those dudes. You see Ski down there, I knew Ski for 20 years. That’s my man. Sometimes people have different agendas for why they don’t wanna be my friend. But at the end of the day, I’m always there for them.”

- Drew

SURFIN IN MUNICH?

Just outside the “Haus der Kunst” museum in Munich, Germany, sits a canal who's wildly gushing rapids have created the cities underground surfing spot de jour. The rapids supply local surfing buffs with ample waves, keeping their surfing skills sharp throughout the winter. It seems its one man at a time at this surfing hole and these German surfers need not worry about sharks.

- Jason

VIDEO: R.I.P. CLIPPERS

Fatal Staples Center Collapse Brings Merciful Early End To Clippers Game
Jay's favorite team goes under attack by The Onion... Let's see if the Clippers can step their game up this year!

- Drew

KEN BLOCK'S TRAX STI CAR

This snow cat is crazy. Ken Block(Owner of DC) has way too much time and money.

- Jason

LIL' WAYNE - YOUNG, RICH & DANGEROUS (MIXTAPE)

Weezy has been in the streets hard of late. Here's yet another mixtape called "Young, Rich & Dangerous." Peep the tracklist below:

01. I’m Good
02. Banned From Tv
03. D.O.A.
04. Run This Town
05. Swag Surfin
06. Wasted
07. Young Money Hospital Feat. Gudda Gudda
08. Demolition Freestyle Pt.1 Feat. Gudda Gudda
09. Demolition Freestyle Pt.2 Feat. Gudda Gudda
10. Look Out
11. Most Wanted Rockstar
12. Thinking To Myself Feat. Kidd Kidd, Mack Maine & Nicki Minaj
13. Bedrock Feat. Drake, Lloyd, Nicki Minaj, Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz & Tyga
14. I Can Transform Ya
15. Give It Up To Me
16. Can’t Stop Partying
17. Everybody Knows Me
18. Heard Em All
19. I Get It In
20. My Darlin Baby Feat. Drake
21. Forever Feat. Drake, Kanye West & Eminem
22. The Mission Remix Feat. Damian Marley
23. Money To Blow Feat. Birdman & Drake
24. Colors Feat. Jay Rock

- Jason

TRADITION PRESENTS: MEAR & YEM :CRITICAL: THIS SATURDAY!

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

NEW NIKES

We just received a new Holiday shipment from Nike. The black and white Blazers are sure to move, and I am really digging the all black RT1's and the Air Pegasus. Phone orders are available 805-497-4717.

WE ARE DOUCHEBAGS

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This is hilarious. If you don't laugh then you are a Douchebag!

- Jason

NEW NBA RIMS REASON FOR RISE IN SCORING?

Scoring and shooting are historically at their lowest in the first month of the NBA season and then steadily climb. But that's not the way this season has started. To greet the new type of rims rolled in by the league last month, league-wide scoring has risen by nearly five points through the first seven days of the regular season compared to last season. Teams are averaging a hearty 99.96 points per game, up from 95.17 during the same span in 2008-09. The league switched rim manufactures for the 2009-10 season, introducing a new Spalding basket system that includes the "Arena Pro 180 Goal" rim, which breaks away at both the front and sides. Previous collapsible rims used in the NBA broke away only from the front.

- Jason

SNOOP DOGG - BOOTIES AUTOMATIC

Here's a a new joint from Snoop Dogg called "Booties Automatic." Seems to be a follow up to the hit "Sexual Seduction." Pretty hot club track though.

- Jason

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

Here's the remix of "I'm Good" featuring Rick Ross. The video is another classic and Ross's verse is dope, peep his Diamond Supply fitted.

- Jason

MIXTAPE: KANYE WEST - GRADUATION THE MUSICAL

Graduation The Musical is a blend of Kanye West’s music and the artists he’s sampled in the past. The ultimate goal of the project was to turn every song into a story that listeners can experience. So many people outside of the world of Hip Hop feel that sampling is a cheap form of production but its the exact opposite. In Hip Hop sampling is a way to keep music from the past alive. The project was initially inspired by a Kanye West concert in which Kanye played a mix of his music as well as the artists he’d sampled. You can download the mixtape here. Shouts to KN.

- Drew

BISHOP LAMONT & INDEF - TEAM AMERICA F*CK YEAH

Bishop Lamont and Indef teamed up with DJ Skee for a street album called Team America F*ck Yeah! Here is the titles track from this album which is available for free download on November 20th.

- Drew

VIDEO: WAYNE TALKS NO CEILINGS

Lil' Wayne sat down with MTV and Mixtape Daily to talk about his recently released No Ceilings mixtape. If you didn't get a chance to check it out, you can download it here.

- Drew

MANU GINOBILI IS BATMAN

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Late in the first period f the Spurs game on Halloween night a bat swooped into the AT&T Center and descended onto the court. Players scattered and officials stopped play. The bat circled and left only to return briefly until Manu pimp slapped it to the ground. I can't believe he picked it up bare-handed, what if the bat woke up and bit him.

- Jason

MUST SEE VIDEO: BANGS - TAKE U TO DA MOVIES

Here's Bangs A.K.A Sudan's Finest spittin his new joint "Take U To Da Movies." Peep his shutter shade chain, hahaha. Now I know who gave rap lessons to Bui and Armond.

- Jason

50 CENT - BLOWN AWAY (MIXTAPE)

Here's a new mixtape from 50 called "Blown Away." Everyone is sick of 50 but the mixtape is actually not bad. Peep the tracklist below:

1. Intro
2. Hip Hop
3. If Dead Men Can Talk
4. Illest
5. Gangster Music
6. Move
7. Follow Me
8. 300 Shots
9. Aint Rich, Stop Lying
10. Just Fucking Around
11. Smoke This
12. 50 Shot Ya
13. Pee Wee Herman
14. Crazy
15. London London
16. What You Know
17. Tipsy
18. Give It To Me

- Jason

LIL' WAYNE - OH LET'S DO IT

Another new Weezy joint called "Oh Let's Do It." The dude is unstoppable right now. You can download it here.

- Jason

VIDEO: IT'S THE REAL - JAY AND THE BEANS TALK

It's The Real goes after the Broad Street Bully and his current Jay-Z diss... Southpark Style!

- Drew

TRADITION X KISS

I had to post a pic that my homey Rob sent me of his costume last night. As you can see he was Paul Stanley of Kiss. The icing on the cake was the cut Tradition Crest tee. Damn Rob, you better not ask me for anymore free tees, haha.

- Jason

BLAKROC FT. RAEKWON - STAY OF THE F*CKING FLOWERS

BlakRoc is the name of Damon Dash’s upcoming project, a collaboration between white rockers The Black Keys and rappers such as Mos Def, Q-Tip, Ludacris, and Raekwon, to name a few. Here's the newest track from their upcoming album called "Stay Off The F*cking Flowers" featuring Raekwon.

- Drew