Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are back as Reflection Eternal with this brand new mixtape mixed by Statik Selektah called The Re:Union. The mixtape features brand new tracks off their upcoming album Revolutions Per Minute, as well as unreleased and cassic tracks featuring Mos Def, Styles P, Royce Da 5′9″, J. Cole, Jay Electronica, Kool G Rap, Erykah Badu, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Dion, Blusta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, Bahamadia, Nas, and more. You can download The Re:Union here.
So Kweli and Mos are forever two of my favorite emcees and getting "Jay Elec-Chanukah" and J. Cole on the track just made it that much better. The song has been out for a while, but the video up top is referred to by Jay Elec in his verse and I had to post it. Makes me mad thinking back on how I missed him at Rock The Bells because he was one of the opening acts and I decided to show up late. Click here for the 2Dopeboyz radio rip of the song.
In the spirit of child birth I wanted to post this picture of one of the worst, creepiest and foul cake decorations of all time. My Boy Rick and his wife Dana are expecting their newborn VON tonight so this picture is dedicated to them, can't wait to meet the little guy.
Here's a freestyle from former Hot Boys member B.G goin in on the Clipse's single "I'm Good." B.G has one of the craziest voices in the game. You can check it out here.
Frank Rudy, Inventor of Nike's Air technology passes away on December 13th. He was 84. I'm gonna have to break out some AM1's and pay my respect!
"Most of us have owned at least one of his inventions in a lifetime as Frank Rudy is known as the person responsible for inventing the Nike Air we have grown to love. Aged 84, Rudy passed away in his Californian home on December 13th. He was an avid inventor with 250 patents under his name resulting from his background in aerospace engineer in the military and later on moving across various industries to provide his new ideas.
Nike founder Phil Knight had tried on the prototype sneaker with Air (a cushioning unit filled with pressurized gasses) in 1977 and the rest is history. From then Nike had come to release the Nike Air Tailwind (1979) then Air Force 1 (1982) to the spawning of the 1987 “Revolution” campaign in which Nike Air Max 1 was launched showcasing visible Air for the first time. After this revolution Nike has been synonymous for Air and its comfort as that tradition stays alive.
Nike CEO Mark Parker reflects that “Frank Rudy holds a singular place in the pantheon of Nike innovation” and that “his relentless creativity and focus on solving problems was, in many ways, the template for how Nike pursues performance to this very day.”
Also Rudy was known to be in close contact with doctors in Ohio and New York to fund and help with cancer research which he had dedicated his life to. Frank Rudy will not be forgotten as Nike prepares to launch the “Fresh Air” campaign in 2010."
It's that time of year again... 2009 came and went, and Skillz is back to remind us of everything that went down. Skillz covers Octomom, Lebron, Chris and Rihanna, Drake, Bernie Madoff, and more Check out the 2009 Wrap Up here.
SNOOP DOGG FT. PHARRELL, CHARLIE WILSON & NELLY - FEET DON'T FAIL ME NOW
Here's a track from Snoop called “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” featuring Pharrell, Charlie Wilson and Nelly. This track was supposed to be on Snoop’s Ego Trippin album but it was never completed. No Snoop verses on this song ladies and gents only the hook and beat but its still a hot song!
The Sound of Young America sat down with hardcore legend Ian MacKaye. You can download the interview here, or play it in the embedded player below.
"Ian MacKaye is a Punk Rock legend. His bands have included Minor Threat, Embrace, Fugazi and most recently The Evens. He's also an icon in the straightedge movement and a scion of the world of DIY. His independent record label, Dischord, has run for more than 20 years without contracts. He joined us live on stage in Washington DC at the Bentzen Ball."
Blogged And Quartered comes through with a collection of songs from NYHC greats, Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead featured Craig Setari and Armand Majidi who both currently play in Sick of it All, but were also in a ton of bands including Youth of Today, Rest in Pieces, Agnostic Front, and more. This collection includes their demo, their 12 inch, as well as some live tracks and a WNYU interview. You can download it here.
I recently did an interview for The Goodie Bag, a Canadian streetwear distribution company and website. We talked about the history of the store, the brands we carry, as well as what we have in store for 2010. You can check it out here.
What kind of brands does Tradition carry?
We carry many of the Streetwear staples such as The Hundreds, Crooks and Castles. 10 Deep, Diamond Supply, Stussy, Fresh Jive, and Black Scale. As well as footwear brands such as Nike, Vans, Supra, and Converse.
We also try to stock many up and coming brands, brands that you wont see in every other store. These are the brands that set us apart from a lot of other Streetwear stores, and these are also the brands the have a shot at becoming the “next hot” streetwear brand.
Some of my current favorites from these brands are Civil, Bloodbath, Heist & Co, Teruo Artistry, Pro & Cons, and Quality Control.
Fashawn takes a little walk down "Memory Lane." Damm.. this sounds like some vintage shit... Peep the hat!
“Just wanted to thank everybody for their support in 2009. I couldn’t have been asked for a better group of colleagues, fans, and team to help get my music out to the masses. I’m gonna drop this project I actually wrote and recorded in a week while living in LA last summer before I did “The Antidote”. I chose to hold off on it for a while, but feel 2010 is the perfect time to let my fans hear it. Here’s a little taste of it. Shout outs to Green Lantern for lacing me with instrumentals, to Large Pro for helping me get what is almost impossible to get and to one of the best poets to ever live who inspired me to do what i do. Look for more music, collabs and shows for 2010. God Bless and Thanks again.”
VIDEO: MAGICIAN ALMOST DROWNS DURING HALFTIME SHOW
This was during a halftime show at a Oklahoma City Thunder game. Its funny that this is called the Master of Illusion because there was no illusion, she was passed out for a second.
For the first 47 1/2 minutes, Rajon Rondo was quicker, sharper and smoother than Baron Davis. In the final seconds, the Boston youngster just couldn't match the bearded one. Davis hit a long fallaway jumper at the buzzer after Rondo missed two free throws 1.5 seconds earlier, and the Los Angeles Clippers dramatically snapped the Celtics' nine-game road winning streak with a 92-90 victory on last night. Davis had 24 points and 13 assists for the Clippers, whose three-game losing streak ended when Davis took an inbounds pass with a second left, pivoted and hopped backward for a perfect 22-footer while drawing a little contact from Rondo, giving Los Angeles its only lead of the second half. Los Angeles tied it when Rasual Butler hit a 3-pointer off a drive-and-dish pass from Davis with 8.5 seconds left.
STATIK SELEKTAH FT. TALIB KWELI, ROYCE DA 5'9, AND TERMANOLOGY - COME AROUND
Here is a new track called "Come Around" from Reflection Eternal’s upcoming RE:Union mixtape, which drops this Thursday. Talib, Hi-Tek, and Statik Selektah... throw in Royce and Termanology, and you have a dope as track!
Here is the new Digital Dynasty 10 mixtape from Tha Advocate and Ballerstatus.com, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid! Appearances include Lloyd Banks, Royce da 5′9, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ras Kass, Obie Trice, Eminem, Willy Northpole, 50 Cent, Crooked I, Maxwell, Wale, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Stat Quo, Glasses Malone and a slew of fresh-faced artists! You can download it here.
1 - DJ Whoo Kid Intro 2 - 50 Cent - The Invasion 3 - Big Lou - I Don't Want To Be Right (Exclusive) 4 - Doitall ft. Phenom Cartel - Give Em What They Want (Exclusive) 5 - Roscoe Da Balla - Ima Show Anatomy 6 - Big Gib ft. Fat Ledoux - Black Widow 7 - Cause - Fear Not 8 - Ennead Nagga Mu'urs PSA 9 - DJ Whoo Kid Interlude 10 - Lloyd Banks - I Wanna Rock (Freestyle) 11 - Lil Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop The World 12 - Ras Kass - 3008 (Exclusive) 13 - Mr. Harvey - Night Scene 14 - Kyle Hubbard - But A Dream 15 - Kid Klash ft. Dave Huber - Live For The Moment 16 - Luck Williams - Just Wanna F*** 17 - W.O.P. - Boyz N The Hood 2009 18 - Em, Jey Jackson and Faze One - Ride The Wave (Remix) 19 - Lil 1 - No Turnin' Back 20 - Royce Da 5'9 - No Coming Back From That 21 - Mass - Back Away 22 - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony ft. Jay Rush & Lyfe Jennings - See Me Shine 23 - Acapa ft. Ohryan, Mugz & Rookie - If You Wasn't So Fine 24 - Biggz ft. Neville - Take Flight 25 - Eminem - Elevator 26 - DJ Whoo Kid Interlude 2 27 - Old School Jewel (1998) - Onyx ft. 50 Cent - React 28 - Mr. Mel - Be True 29 - Baller Status Clique - Paperboy 30 - Tha Council - Listen 2 My Demo Tape 31 - LUZ - Ring Bells 32 - Gene D The Cure - On My Mind 33 - Maxwell ft. Nas - Help Somebody 34 - DJ Whoo Kid Interlude 3 35 - Tha Advocate ft. Phenom Cartel, Underground, J Griff, Khaki Blue & The Last American B Boy - The New PT. 6 36 - Skit - Ken Kaos Donelly - Garden State of Mind 37 - Wale ft. SoulStice & Akshan - Pretty Girls (Remix) 38 - Willy Northpole, Royce Da 5'9, Stat Quo, Marques Elliot - Solider 39 - Snoop Dogg - Protocall 40 - Obie Trice - Da Streets 41 - Glasses Malone ft. YG Soprano - Loaded 42 - Crooked I ft. Raekwon, EDI & ConiYac - That's My Word 43 - DJ Whoo Kid Outro
Anyone see this on the news this morning? The Pope was knocked down by a 25 year old woman at Midnight Mass but he carried on, only slightly shaken. Cardinal Etchegaray, 87, however broke a leg although he was a few metres away and was taken to hospital. The same woman, Swiss-Italian Susanna Maiolo, dressed in a bright red sweater and herself now under observation in hospital, attempted the same stunt last year without success.
Facebook is now a means through which an escaped criminal can taunt police while on the run. Yes, it's true. Craig Lynch escaped from Hollesley Bay Prison in England on September 23rd and launched a Facebook page with an image of himself sticking up his middle finger and posts that talk about where he is. Don't you love social media?
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest has injuries to his head and left elbow after falling at his home last night. Artest didn't travel with the Lakers for tonight's game at Sacramento after tripping over a box and falling down a flight of stairs. He was treated at UCLA Medical Center, undergoing a CT scan and receiving stitches in the back of his head and his elbow. He's expected to be examined by a neurologist later today, when the Lakers will be able to estimate when Artest can rejoin the team.
Billboard recently named The Neptunes the Producers of The Decade... They definitely made a ton of hits over the last 10 years, but recently they are quite the radio staple that they used to be... Here's is a compilation on Neptunes produced tracks called The Rest of The Neptunes. You can download part 1 here and part 2 here.
In honor of The Neptunes receiving the #1 “Producers Of The Decade” award from Billboard, GiveTheDrummaSome.com put together this dope compilation of Neptune produced tracks. The idea behind the compilation was to showcase some of the Neptunes tracks that weren’t the smash hits, but still notable and definitely a must to be heard. You may have missed some of these or you may have lost some of these over the decade. The tape is broken down into 2 parts. The ‘00-’04 years and the ‘05-’09 years. A nice compilation and definitely worth the download.
Follow Birdman along with Jay Sean & Mack Maine on the album release week of Priceless & All or Nothing. this video includes: Day 1 in NY going to different radio stations and doing live TV, also going to Pace University to talk to students, Day 2 going to New Orleans for his 15th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Giveaway & Day 3 cameo album release party featuring Lil Wayne.
MIXTAPE: COOKIN' SOUL X DON CANNON - THE RED ALBUM
Cookin' Soul and Don Cannon link up for a blend tape called The Red Album featuring remixes of classic tracks from Jay Z and The Game. You can download it here.
DOWNLOAD: DON CANNON & THE COOL KIDS - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Don Cannon & The Cool Kids spread some holiday cheer with their free EP Merry Christmas. You can download it here.
01 BBQ Wings f. Boldy James (prod. Don Cannon) 02 Catch of the Day (prod. Chuck Inglish) 03 Free Throws (prod. First Team All State) 04 Tires f. Boldy James (prod. Chuck Inglish)
MIXTAPE: BISHOP LAMONT & INDEF - TEAM AMERICA F*CK YEAH
This mixtape has been delayed a few times, and it's good to see it finally out! A lot of my homeys worked on this record, and I got a chance to hear a handful of tracks in the studio, but you really need to hear the whole record to do it justice. Bishop Lamont and Indef team up with the likes of Apathy, Ryu, Nate Dogg, Damizza, Black Milk, Warren G, Scoop DeVille and DJ Khalil to bring you their hilarious new project Team America F*ck Yeah! This entire mixtape is like one giant skit! You can download it here.
REFLECTION ETERNAL FT. MOS DEF, JAY ELECTRONICA, & J. COLE - JUST BEGUN
Next to Black Star, Reflection Eternal is Talib Kweli's most critically acclaimed project... Talib and Hi-Tek are are set to release their new album, Revolutions Per Minute, in February as well as an official mixtape on New Years Eve. Check out this tracks featuring Mos Def, Jay Electronica, and J.Cole called "Just Begun."
Here's a leak of an unfinished Drake track called "It's Been A Pleasure." Drake had an amazing year, and is definitely the artist to watch in 2010.
"Emotions in this game run deep, so before these haters kill me in my sleep I'd like to say it's been a pleasure... Honored to be somebody they mention, but before these n*ggas stop paying attention I'll just say it's been a pleasure..."
Uncommon recently launched an art based series of iPhone covers which include artwork from a long list of stellar artists including Dennis Mcnett, Estevan Oriol, Craola, Date Farmers, Munk One, Ron English, Sam Flores, as well as our good friend Patrick Martinez. Patrick has 6 different graphics available that can be customized for your own personalized iPhone cover.
Patrick Martinez focuses on the phenomenology of his surroundings. He brings sublime beauty to things that aren’t thought of as conventionally beautiful. He uses subject matter such as everyday people that aren’t usually painted into the limelight and elements of the city that would be thought of as objects we take for granted. He uses these objects as communicative mediums. Patrick works with intellect and intuition in creating pieces of art that reflect and document situations that are ever present around him. Vitality and rhythm are the essence and energy in his artwork. His recent clients include adidas, frank 151, rime magazine, stussy, upper playground and nike.
Yesterday, T.I. was released from prison and was admitted into a halfway house in his hometown of Atlanta after serving 6 months in Arkansas' Forrest City Prison for possession of unregistered machine guns. Read the entire story below.
XXL spoke with Tip’s lead defense attorney in his federal gun case, Steve Sadow, who confirmed the news. “He was released this morning from his place of incarceration in Arkansas,” Sadow said. “As I understand it, he’s on his way back to the Atlanta area. He has to report to a halfway house in Atlanta sometime this evening. And he will then spend somewhere between the next two or three months in a halfway house, ending his Bureau of Prison sentence.“
According to Sadow, T.I. will have a lot more freedom under his new living conditions. “A halfway house is more along the lines of a residential dormitory,” he explained of the rap star’s new stipulations. “You live within this house that is broken into areas for living, and you are permitted to leave during the day for certain reasons of which would be employment, medical reasons, things of that nature, and you return to the halfway house in the evening. So it’s a restriction on your liberty but it’s a way for you to reenter into society and not be confined within a jail type institution 24-hours a day.”
T.I. has been serving time in Arkansas’ Forrest City Prison since May 26, for possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers, as well as firearms from a convicted felon. He is expected to be finished with his federal sentence in March of 2010.
HELL RELL, A-MAFIA, & DUKE DA GOD - CRIMINAL MINDS
Former Diplomats member Hell Rell is back with a brand new track called "Criminal Minds" featuring A-Mafia and Duke Da God. Look for his upcoming album, The G Of NYC, to be released sometime in 2010.
VIDEO: TERRACE MARTIN - 808'S AND SAX BREAKS (PREVIEW)
Producer Terrace Martin takes us behind the scenes of his recently released project 808's and Sax Breaks. This project features Teraace's chilled out take on Kanye's last album. 808's and Sax Breaks is currently available on iTunes.
Jay-Z is back with a brand new video for my least favorite track from Blueprint III, "Forever Young." This track samples Alphaville's song of the same name, and features production by Kanye West. The video is directed by Anthony Mandler and is third single from the album in the U.K.
PLANET ASIA & TRISTATE - TROUBLE (PROD. BY JOSH THE GOON)
Planet Asia and Tristate of Gold Chain Military drop a new heater called "Trouble" as a little gift for all of you for Christmas. These two are some of the dopest MC's in the game... Add that with production by Josh The Goon, and you have a certified heater!
Man I'm on a roll today finding hilarious videos. Peep this kid who's gone nuts after playing Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for 17 hours. Hilarious. Dude its just a game, relax.
This is too wrong! What's worse worse is that Andrew sent it to me, hahaha just kidding. I might have to buy this for a few family members of mine and I'll just take a half.
Damn Eagle fans are crazy! These two 49ers fans were getting nailed, hahaha. Shout out to my boy Zach who's a true Eagles fan, I'm sure he has participated in throwing snowballs at opposing teams fans.
You remember the Hot Boys right? Well here's a new mixtape with tracks from the leaders of Hot Boys Lil' Wayne, Juvenile and B.G. Turk is missing from this mixtape but we have been hearing that there might be a reunion album soon. You can download the mixtape here.
Funny thing, I actually found out about Dumbfoundead's freestyles from a friend, checked out his ridiculous battles on YouTube, then met him at the DMC DJ Battles a while back. Well needless to say, dude put his hands on him and suffered the consequences.
Vimby caught up with the Atlanta based rapper, Pill. Pill is in the same camp as Killer Mike, and recently got some buzz after his video for "Trap Goin' Ham" got pulled from YouTube in less than twenty four hours.
Pill wrote his first rap in Kindergarten, drawing inspiration from hometown act, Outkast. Take a trip through Atlanta where he talks about the social implications of certain neighborhoods
Crooked I goes in over Snoop's "I Wanna Rock," and brings us "Long Beach Wanna Rock." Crooked kills this track... Someone needs to compile all of these into one giant mega mix!
The black and white beast you see above was created for Gemballa's Middle East distributor, the Illyas and Mustafa Galadari Group. The roof scoop, jet-thruster-surrounds for the exhaust, and black rims are Gemballa hallmarks, on top of which the nose has been slightly sculpted and the hood sports a central scoop. The widebody treatment has given Gemballa room to add new elements, like the vents up front and behind the wheels, the gills on the fenders, and stolen-from-a-Subie rear wing. Other Enzo features, like the side vents, have merely been massaged. The inside is super clean with the black and quilted red leather, trimmed in red stitching and piping.
This is pretty funy. Candy Slice is collective group of comedian ladies from New York City who are hilarious at improv and sketch comedy. Here they are doing Birdman’s version of “Money To Blow ” acapella.
Cassidy is finally back with a new mixtape appropriately titled "The Problem Is Back." If your not a fan of Cassidy and you love punchline rappers then you need to just listen to track #6 and you will be a fan. You can download it here. Check out the tracklist below:
01. Time 02. Go Hard 03. Definitely In It 04. Gun U Down Tonite 05. Mic Fiend 06. Black Out (Feat. Jag) 07. Okay Youre Right 08. Under Construction (Feat. Cyserro) 09. Nowhere To Go 10. City Of Dreams (Feat. French Montana And Ar-Ab) 11. Shook 12. How Real Is That 13. Wassup With You 14. Henny-N-Bacardi 15. It Is What It Is 16. Spit Crack 17. Gangsta 18. Can I Talk To Ya’ (Feat. Jadakiss) 19. The Warning 20. I Be On The Grind (Feat. Beanie Sigel) 21. Where Is Cass 22. Straight Cash (Feat. French Montana) 23. Let Get It 24. Look Like 25. Pull It 26. Where My Niggaz At
Let's face it... Dr. Dre's Detox may never see the light of day... Here's a little mixtape I found which features 9 tracks that leaked, that probably won't even be on The Detox if it ever comes out! In stores Neveruary!!!! Haha... You can download it here.
1. Coming Back ft. T.I. 2. This Is Detox (I Am Hip-Hop) ft. T.I. & Kobe 3. It’s Like That ft. Prophet 4. Untitled reference track ft. Nino Bless 5. Say Dr. Dre ft. Crooked I 6. Topless ft. Nas & T.I. 7. Shit Popped Off ft. T.I. 8. OG’s Theme ft. Ludacris 9. The Doctor ft. Young Knox
Kanye had a dope verse on Clipse's DJ Khalil produced track, "Kinda Like a Big Deal"... But did he murder them? I don't think Kanye could come close to touching these two...
"Nah... He got some good lines off... The big references in my first shit anyway... When you put it together, when you put that mutha f*cking Tetris together... I don't know..."
Young De is currently on tour in Europe with Xzibit. Here's a snippet of a new video Young De shot while on tour for a track called "Never Gonna Change."
Here’s a new music video for Freeway & Jake One’s single “Know What I Mean” off their upcoming album The Stimulus Package. The video is brought to you by Three/21 Media and Rhymesayers Ent. The Stimulus Package is due out February 16th.
Here's a new joint from The Game called "Breakin Rules" featuring Busta Rhymes and produced by Scott Storch. I'd have to that this is one of the best songs I have heard from The Game in a minute but anytime you feature Busta on a track then you know he's gonna add something dope. Check it out here.
This Saturday at a private location, Pac Div will be throwing a Toys 4 Tots style Christman party. Bring an unwrapped Toy to get in (or a minimum $15 donation). They're dropping all the Goods off at LA Children’s Hospital & Hollygrove Group Home. You'll definitely catch me there.
rsvp at PACDPARTYINFO@GMAIL.COM for more 411, including address.
DJ Solo is back with a new mixtape called "My MPC is a Pipe Bomb" featuring a compilation of tracks that he has done since 2005. You can download the mixtape here.
I wanted to hit you up with this compilation album of all my original production that I have done since about 2005. Since most of these tracks are out there floating around on the web but never before released together as a project, I’m giving it away free! All tracks are full length and it covers everything from hardcore hip-hop like La Coka Nostra and Vinnie Paz, to indie rockers Matt & Kim and Maroon5, and even a few exclusives that have never been released, including the 99 Problems Country-Hop Remix, the GZA beat that samples the Doors and couldn’t clear the sample, and a bonus 2006 instrumental track, Borracho Dub Plate. Enjoy or get blown to bits!!!
Raekwon hit the stage for Jimmy Fallon's show and performed a live version of "Catalina" backed by The Roots. I have to give it up for Jimmy for having some great musical guests on his show.
Young De is currently on your in Europe with Xzibit. Check out this interview with Germany's 16 Bars. De talk about how he got his start, his connection with Kurupt, and the future of his music... He even spits 16 bars at the en the end of the interview.
Kobe Bryant hit a 15-footer as time expired and scored the game's final seven points over the last 1:18 of overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on tonight. Bryant, who had 27 of his 39 points in the second half and overtime, missed a shot from nearly the same spot from the left elbow that would've won it at the buzzer to end regulation. Second coming of MJ hands down! Oh did I mention he has a BROKEN finger on his SHOOTING hand.
I'm so glad Nike has the Lebron and Kobe muppets back on air. Here's the new commercial "Who Took Lebron's Shoe?" Which is promoting the Nike Air Max Lebron VII.
Here's another track from Bishop Lamont and Indef's Team America project. The song is titled “Money On My Head” and trust us, it is bound to add fuel to the controversial fire ignited by the recent Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes rumor. you can download it here.
Mercedes-Benz has created a special version of its new SLS AMG supercar for the 2009 Dubai Motor Show. Mercedes has decided to forgo the shiny route and applied a matte gold finish dubbed "AMG Desert Gold" to the gull-winged SLS. The badging and trim bits like the three-pointed star also go from the usual chrome or silver to a deep back look, as do the wheels. The overall appearance is actually quite much easier on the eyes than the mirror-finished gold appliques we are used to seeing.
Young Carter gets his "Renegade" when these two G.O.A.T.'s go head to head on this track called "Drop The World." The track was produced by Hit-Boy & Chase N. Cashe, and is from Wayne's upcoming Rebirth. I wish these 2 collab over a better track though...
Not sure if anyone remembers Remember Michael Winslow, he was the guy from the Police Academy movies and The Man of 10,000 Effects. Well he happens to be a friend of my family since I was a little boy. When it comes to cars, this kid could be his follow-up act, having worked out his own technique for imitating a number of engine sounds including a convincing import four-cylinder, two-stroke motorbike, a V6, and a Weedwacker among others. Check it out.
Here's a leak called 2 Pistols from the Madlib produced Strong Arm Steady album Stoney Jackson. The album is available now from the Stones Throw website, and features guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Guilty Simpson, Little Brother’s Phonte, Planet Asia, Fashawn and a host of underground Los Angeles’s emerging rap talent.
Introducing the Gold Chain Military. GCM consist of Planet Asia, Tristate, Killer Ben, Turbin, Killa Kali, Sav Killz & Montage One… The Gold Chain Military debut album Chain of Command is set to be released Feb. 23rd 2010 on Gold Chain Music/RBC-Records. Featuring Production by Alchemist, Babu, Large Professor, Thayod Ausar, Evidence, Architech, Masterkraftsmen, Jazimoto & more.
We just received our first shipment from Two In The Shirt at both Tradition locations. T.I.T.S. is a newer brand with a focus of bringing tastefully provocative graphics into the street world world. I am sure many of you have seen their very popular "Wifey" or "Flawless" tees. This new holiday delivery is sure to move fast!
Bloodbath linked up with Young De and shot these photos for their holiday look book. Look for these pieces to drop at Tradition within the next few days. You can view the rest of the look book here.
Stat Quo has released a number of mixtapes this year after leaving Aftermath in 2008. Stat Quo's newest mixtape,The Status Report, features production from Focus, Dubz, Sha Money XL, and more. Stat Quo's Statlanta, which was originally set to be released in 2003, is due out soon.
Tradition Ventura was recently featured on Dime Magazine's online blog. Dime is a basketball lifestyle magazine covering all aspects of basketball including the off-court lives and lifestyles of its athletes and personalities. You can read the whole article here.
When it comes to sneaker spots, you want a mixture between great product and excellent service. There’s nothing worse than walking in to a swanky boutique and having some dude in skinny jeans stare at you as if you don’t belong. That’s why Westlake Village’s Tradition has been my spot since they opened their doors in November of 2006. After featuring them in Dime #42, owners Andrew Kline and Jason Gaines have decided to expand further into the 805, opening their newest store on Main Street in Ventura.
Slum Village's Elzhi dropped this compilation of unreleased tracks and featured work called "The Leftovers Unmixed Tape." You can download it here.
TheLeftovers UnMixedTape is exactly what it sounds like: A compilation of one of the game’s most talented emcee’s unreleased and featured works. Whether it’s a promo joint from a few months back (eLZhi and Black Milk - “Deep”), a feature from another artist’s project (Danny Brown - “Contra” feat. eLZhi), or just a rare gem from years past (eLZhi and DJ Dez - Living), these Leftovers would have passed for a fresh cooked meal if you didn’t know better. It’s raw, uncut, unmastered, fresh from the studio and ready for your ears. No DJs, just eLZhi and his comrades, your speakers and you. Without the Leftovers UnMixedtape, most of these songs would never have seen the light of day, so consider this a gift, and come get your grub on!
I haven't posted that much of Maestro Knows's videos but I'm a big fan of his stuff. This episode features Mr. Cartoon in downtown LA showing us his rides and his story of how he started in the game. Maestro also takes us to the Juxtapoz magazine 15th anniversary/Mr. Cartoon collab G-Shock launch party.
LIMITED EDITION MR. CARTOON & TODD JORDAN G-SHOCKS
We just received the highly anticipated Youth Culture G-Shock pack, featuring watches designed by tattoo legend Mr. Cartoon and pro skater/photographer Todd Jordan. The two were chosen for the way that their own work mirrors G-Shock's renowned unconventional style and indestructible toughness. Be sure to check out our new arrivals section to see a few other G-shocks we received. Phone orders are available (805)497-4717.
So here at Tradition we're always trying to bring the next big thing. Our homies over at The Hundreds, and Diamond Supply Co. are out sponsoring pro skaters and what not, but we're trying to head in a different direction. Pro Heely-ers. After watching this and see the dedication you cant help but to want guys like this on a team reppin for you. Do I hear a colab in the future?! Probably not... - Richard
Here's a new Drake track called "Runaway Girl" featuring Colin Munroe and produced by Tha Bizness. If your a Drake fan and you like a R&B type track then you need this in your life. You can download it here.
GAME SHOWS LOYALTY TO PHARRELL WITH STAR TRAK TATTOO
Game hasn’t quite inked a deal with Pharrell’s Star Trak label, but he did get the logo tatted on his left arm. Rap-Up was there as the West Coast MC got some fresh ink in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Pharrell is executive producing Game’s fourth album The R.E.D. Album, due February 16.
“Pharrell’s gonna take my career to the next level, keep me ’hood and cross me over at the same time by executive producing my album, so that’s how I show my loyalty.” “Pharrell is my friend. We’ve created a work bond and established a friendship. Star Trak is gonna make me money in the future—that logo, that brand, that man helping me. That’s something that’s gonna put milk in my refrigerator and help me feed my kids, keep them in private school, and keep them doing what they do.”
Also check out the tattoo Game is planning to get next called the “Evolution of Gaming.” It was inspired by one of his favorite hobbies. The design features Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Sony PlayStation, and Xbox 360 controllers. The gun symbolizes the time he got shot while playing video games. CORNY!
Gravediggaz were a hip hop supergroup that brought together Prince Paul (The Undertaker) and RZA (The Rzarector) with Frukwan (The Gatekeeper), and Too Poetic (The Grym Reaper). This 1993 demo tape was a prelude to their album, 6 Feet Deep. You can download the demo tape here.
Intro Ahh Here Comes The Gravediggaz Freak The Sourceress Pass The Shovel 2 Cups Of Blood Ashes To Ashes 1-800 Suicide (Snippet)
The other night Famous Stars & Straps teamed up with Snoop to throw a big party celebrating both their 10 year anniversary and Snoop's release of his new album, Malice in Wonderland. Snoop performed some tracks with Travis Barker, Pharrell, The Game, Kurupt, and Nipsey Hussle.
We posted a radio rip of this track a week or so ago, now check out the CD Quality version of Mef Vs. Chef II from the upcoming album, The Wu Massacre, dropping February 31st!
Xzibit has been hard at work lately, working on some new music for all of ya'll. Here's a new track called "Hurt Locker" produced by Scoop DeVille that is hard as hell... Don't sleep on X, just because he's on TV doesn't mean he can't rap!
Here are a few leaks from Krondon's upcoming project, Let Em Live, hosted by DJ Warrior. SAS Gang all day... Look for a verse from Krondon on the upcoming Tradition mixtape!
Did you catch Dale Danja's performance at Tradition a few months back for the release of the Ek5obition X FCC "Floss Angeles" tee? If you did, you caught Dale performing his new track "Way Mo Fresha" from his upcoming Cheap By Nature project.
Here's a new track from The Game called "Turn Off The Lights." Nice to see Game doing something other that super gangster joints. I'm sure the ladies will be loving this track.
As you know Tiger Woods has been in the news as of late with cheating scandal. It was only fitting for us to provide this Limited Edition Tiger Woods tee that drops at both Tradition locations tomorrow December 10th. Don't miss your chance to get your hands on one of these because quantities are limited. Phone orders are available (805)497-4717 or (805)643-8805.
After a decade-long hiatus, smooth jazz/R&B legend Sade is back on the scene with a new single called " Soldier Of Love" off her first album of new material since 2000’s Lover’s Rock. I actually got a chance to see Sade's Lovers Rock tour live at the Hollywood Bowl years ago, she's incredible. You can download it here.
As many of you know, Tradition opened our second location a few weeks ago in Ventura. I want to thank all of the sites that covered the shop. If you haven't had a chance to check it out you need to stop by our shop on Main St.
Tradition 518 E. Main St Ventura, Ca. 93001 805-643- 8805
Heres some behind the scenes footage of Snoop and Travis Barker prepping for the Famous Stars And Straps 10th Anniversary party and Snoop Dogg's 10th solo album Malice N Wonderland release party. It's going down tonight at the Vanguard in Hollywood, see you there.
Here's a new joint from Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks called " Street Wars." Malice and Pusha murder the track. Look for Vinnie's upcoming solo album dropping soon! You can check it out here.
Here's a little video from 247HH's Hip Hop Tour Stories series. Malice and Pusha perform a few tracks talk about some over zealous autograph seekers. The Clipse Til The Casket Drops is in stores now!
One of my favorite producers, Alchemist, linked up with Distortion 2 Static for this video interview. He talks about the evolution of his sound, his Chemical Warfare album, his album with Oh No, and his Step Brothers album with Evidence.
Here are the instrumentals for Intermission, the newest release from the Soul Assassins. Now you can get your MC on over production from DJ Muggs, Khalil, Alchemist, and G Rocka. You can download the instrumentals here.
Even ThisIs50 is showing Pac Div some love... Pac Div sat down with ThisIs50 to talk about about who they are and what they stand for, signing to Universal, their musical background, industry politics, Grown Kid Syndrome and more.
As you know Advertising is a youth-obsessed business. So it's hilarious when we see old people portrayed as if they were hot, horny twenty-somethings with nothing better to do then then seductively lick an ice cream cone in slow motion. LOL! Here for your viewing pleasure is an equal opportunity commercial for Science World which claims "Vanilla is the most erotic scent to older men."
Saturday night I got a chance to surprise my son Miles and take him to a exclusive VIP pre-game Clipper Event. We arrived a few hours before tipoff and were invited into large fully catered Luxury Suite with a free bar. Miles had no idea that we were gonna be surprised by Clipper players, he couldn't understand why we would sit so high when we normally sit close. Not even 30 minutes into our stay this years NBA #1 Draft Pick Blake Griffin walks in and up to Miles and he literally almost had a heart attack, it was hilarious. Here's a few pics of the occasion.
Xmas fever at Staples.
Check In time.
Miles and Blake Griffin.
Few little gifts for our support.
Lil Meezy toasting pre-game.
5 Star cuisine? They had nachos and chicken fingers too!
Couldn't let Blake leave without signing something.
Raekwon drops a short freestyle over the beat from 50's Crime Wave. As a bonus, I have added a radio rip of Method Man & Raekwon's Meth Vs. Chef Pt. II from the upcoming Wu Massacre.
After a huge 3 pointer by Derek fisher and down by two with 3.2 seconds left, Kobe Bryant merely wanted to drive for a tying basket. His foot slipped when he got the ball, and Miami's defense forced Bryant to throw up an off-balance 3 point shot that was supposed to be well off target and far too long but Kobe is incredible and banked in his final shot over Dwyane Wade's outstretched arm at the buzzer, ending the superstars' sensational duel and sending the Lakers to their eighth straight victory, 108-107 over the Heat last night.
"It was the luckiest shot I've ever taken, by far," Bryant said. "It felt good, [but] I just couldn't believe this ball might go in on this shot."
Here's a sneak peek of a collab that we are putting together with the homeys at Pros & Cons. Pros & Cons are a new addition to the shop, and have been moving well at both location! Get with that new shit! Look for these tees and a few other items to drop in the next moth or so.
Here is a serious collection of Wu-Tang freestyles for all you Wu heads out there. Three volumes of some of the best freestyles ever from the likes of Ghostface, Raekwon, Killah Priest, Method Man, Inspecktah Deck, Masta Killa, Gravediggaz, La the Darkman, Cappadonna, Gza, Rza, Ol Dirty Bastard, Sunz of Man, Killarmy, Streetlife, and more. Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3
DUBCNN recently sat down with Ryu, Apathy, and Scoop DeVille of Get Busy Committee to talk about their new project, their creative packaging design, and navigating the business aspect of music. You can read the whole interview here.
Dubcnn: What’s up guys. There’s three of you. Scoop DeVille, Ryu and Apathy.First off tell us about you guys coming together and how you decided to do this project. I know you guys have other stuff going on so this is a project you had to decide you were gonna do.
Apathy: First of all we’re like best friends, we’re like brothers. Stay at his crib 6 months out of the year, Scoop’s like our younger brother and it was just a natural thing that we work together anyway. We all like the same type of music.
Ryu: Pretty got sick of the situations we were in, doing the same type of music. Locked ourselves in the studio for a couple months and did the first thing that came to mind. Anything with no boundaries whatsoever and did the most off the wall shit we could possibly think of. The result is Uzi Does It.
Dubcnn: So tell us about the sound. A lot of people describe it as underground hip-hop. Where’d you guys come from with the sound.
Apathy: We’ve all done underground hardcore hip-hop for so long that it just got to be exhausting and we wanted to do something completely new and have fun with the music again. We weren’t having fun with the music, we were just doing the same shit over and over again. And our musical tastes are so vast and we just wanted to have fun with music and o something crazy.
Ryu: We just wanted to have fun with this record. We’ve been trapped in situations so long where we couldn’t have fun and we felt like we were handcuffed. This one was no holds barred, anything we felt like no subject matter was off limits so we just did what we wanted.
Blogged and Quartered is back with another great collection of hardcore, this time giving us a comprehensive look at OC's No For An Answer. NFAA were much harder than most of the bands coming out of Orange County at the time, and I am assuming this is the reason why they were the first band from California to sign with Revelation Records back in 1988. This collection features their 1988 full length "A Thought Crusade" (featuring Chain of Strength's Chris Bratton on drums), their live tracks from the "Free For All" and "Iceman Cometh" compilations, a few comp tracks, and a live set from Italy. You can download it here.
Anyone see this already? The false start in football is certainly an obnoxious penalty to be flagged for. All the offensive line has to do to avoid it is stand still until the ball is snapped. Florida State right guard Zebrie Sanders seems to have made an art form out of it. In the video below, Sanders does not even flinch even after the ball is snapped. While the quarterback is running for his life, Sanders remains in his position like a statue, with absolutely no apparent clue of what is going on.
Here are a few leaks from Eminem's upcoming Relapse: Refill which is due out on December 21st. It's good to hear Em rhyming with Dre, but Marshall's weird fake Jamaican accents really gets on my nerves.
XXL's 2010 Freshman Class list has been leaked online... What do you guys think about their choice of 10 up and comers? Who do you think is missing from this list?
Each year, hip hop magazine XXL releases their ‘Freshman Class’ issue, that features the top ten up and coming rappers on their cover. But no need to wait until 2010 to see who made the cut, thanks to an intrepid tipster who claims to have taken a spy shot of the roster. Although we can’t independently verify the authenticity of the list, it’s very likely that it’s legit, after all, this wouldn’t be the first time they got scooped on their own content.
Many of you know that we opened our newest store on Main Street in Ventura. Our Ventura store has a similar look and feel to our Westlake store, although it is quite a bit smaller. The new store has a very industrial feel and features wood floors mixed with white walls and exposed bricks. This store is a welcomed change to the recently renovated strip of main street that also house an Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, and Buffalo Exchange.
Tradition in Ventura carries the same strong line-up of apparel brands such as Crooks & Castles, The Hundreds, Diamond Supply Co., Black Scale, 10 Deep, Bloodbath, The 7th Letter, G Shock, and Akomplice as well as our own Tradition brand. Because the store is much smaller, we will be stocking a different range of items at both stores. Check out the photos below, and stop by soon to see the store for yourself.
Tradition 518 E. Main Street (at California) Ventura, Ca. 93001 805-643-8805
Hughes Telematics recently announced its partnership with Mercedes-Benz on the automaker's new line of "mbrace" mobile telematics solutions. The system, which connects mbrace-equipped vehicles with an app installed on the user's Apple iPhone or RIM Blackberry, allows people to lock and unlock their doors, contact roadside assistance, get in touch with a local dealer or find their vehicle in a crowded parking lot. Just another way for us to become even more lazier.
I promised Sean I would post this so just in case you didn't hear or see this, the Cleveland Cavaliers finished their Monday practice with some touch football, making for what would be an uneventful video clip were it not for the footage of LeBron James sinking a full court football shot. LeBron heaves the ball across the court for a perfect, nothing but net basket. It is reminiscent of an old Powerade ad, which shows James nailing shot after full-court shot but this one was for real!
We just received a new shipment from Black Scale. As usual, Black Scale comes correct with a fresh offering of T-Shirts, Hoodies, Beanies, and even some Fedoras. Black Scale is definitely the brand to watch in 2010! Check out our new arrivals section to see the whole offering.
I've been seeing these on the internet for a while now, but not til today did I see it posted over on Kanye's blog where he's saying they're "bogus." Personally I think they're pretty dope. Extremely creative at the least. Could have been a complete rip-off with glass diamonds and just straight fake, but the guys at Good Wood did a great job. Check their page for more info, and look for a Tradition X Good Wood collab in the near future. - Richard
Drew posted Freddie Gibb's new mixtape "The Labels Tryin' To Kill Me" a few days ago, here's a hilarious SkeeTV infomercial that was put together in promotion of Freddie Gibbs' mixtape. This is too funny.
For all you hoops fans out there here's the top 10 plays of tonight. I was fortunate enough to see #6 when Trevor Ariza dunks on Chris Kaman. Make it full screen and you can see me jump up out my seat. Look upper right I'm in a white tee, haha!
MIXTAPE: DJ CRITICAL HYPE - THE ART OF CLIPSE BLENDS
As you know the Clipse's Til the Casket Drops hits the store next week. So DJ Critical Hype decided to drop his Clipse blend tape for all you diehard Clipse fans like myself. My favorite MC Malice is hosting the joint too. You can download it here.
I hit the Lakers vs Hornets last night and I got to see this dunk live. Doesn't look that great but watch the stop and go hesitation Lamar gives Darius Songailia at the top of the key and then posterizes Hilton Armstrong.
Damn seems Raekwon "The Chef" has being doing big things, he announced a new parternship between CNN (Capone and Noreaga) and Rae’s Icewater Entertainment. Can't wait to hear what they cook up!
Pac Div recently sat down with MTV to talk about their upcoming debut, Grown Kid Syndrome.
Pac Div have been gradually building buzz for the past couple of years. Their 2009 mixtape, Church League Champions, has spawned videos for the singles “Mayor” and “Whiplash/Young Black Male,” which receive play on MTV. They hope to continue that success with their 2010 album, Grown Kid Syndrome, and further establish their sound.
“We want to bring our own sound into the game,” Like said. “It’s not about having big-time producers on every single track or ‘insert favorite singer here, there.’ It’s not about celebrity status with us. It’s just, like, making good music, and Church League kind of embodies that.”
But the group did in fact work with a big-name producer, Pharrell Williams. They recorded four songs with the Neptunes hitmaker because his energy fit where they wanted to take things. “Working with Pharrell, it’s just the energy he brings,” Mibbs explained. “He has a lot of good ideas as far as hooks, and even his beats are amazing. It just fits that whole mode, that everyman-type feel. That’s what Pharrell gives us.”
Pac Div said they are 75 percent done with the project, and the other 25 percent is reaching out to other artists to be on the record. They maintain, however, that their goal is introducing Pac Div.
“We don’t want to talk prematurely, but we’ve got surprises,” Like said. “We really just want to introduce our sound. Like when you hear your first classic album, it was all in-house. It wasn’t a whole all-star cast of producers.”
Dust off the No. 3 jersey. Allen Iverson is a Philadelphia 76er again. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing today on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday at home against the Denver Nuggets. The 34 year old Iverson announced his retirement last week after an ill-fated stint with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 10 time All-Star was NBA MVP in 2001 when he led the Sixers to the NBA finals.
"We had, at times, a rocky road with Allen Iverson, but we also had a fantastic run with Allen," Peter Luukko, COO of Comcast-Spectacor, which owns the 76ers and Flyers, told The Associated Press. "The expectations with Allen have changed dramatically. We're not looking for Allen to individually lead this team the way he has in the past."
Iverson was offered a one year, non-guaranteed contract on , according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract talks had not been made public. The Sixers would owe just under $650,000 if they guarantee his contract for the remainder of the season on Jan. 10. Stefanski plans to talk about Iverson's return in a noon teleconference.
The homeys at Urb shot over this brand new mixtape from Khizman presented by Keelay & Zaire called Trophy Winner.
After years of holdin’ it down with multi-platinum producer Nottz and The Incredible DMP, Khizman is back at it again with his first solo effort, The Trophy Winner EP. Though this is the first solo venture from The Trophy Winner, those in the know are already familiar with one of VA’s most respected emcees from prior collabs with artists such as Snoop, The Game, Murs, Skyzoo, Mic Legacy, Oddisee, and many more
Raekwon's internet hustle wont stop! The Alchemist produced track, Surgical Gloves, is one of my favorites from Rae's OB4CL2.... Check out the brand new video!
Our homeys at Where Eagles Dare recently printed up a few T-Shirt, the Avatar tee and the Akila tee. We have them at both Tradition location in 2 colors each, so stop by and get them before they are gone!
DOWNLOAD : FREDDIE GIBBS - THE LABELS TRYIN' TO KILL ME
DJ Skee and The Smoking Section present: Freddie Gibbs - The Labels Tryin' To Kill Me. A mixtape compiled of over 80 of Freddie's hottest verses and freestyles. Shout out to the homey Josh The Goon, who put me on the Freddie Gibbs and handled some of the production on this mixtape. Download The Labels Trying To Kill Mehere.
A mix of Fred’s best verses and freestyles chopped and mixed back to back to back, not 80 full tracks as the tracklisting would have you to believe. There’s also seven previously unheard tracks included in there, making it more than worthy. Consider it collector’s item as well as a barometer to measure the amount of raw talent the man entered the game with and how far he just keeps getting better. No need for fast-forward buttons or attempting to figure out what you heard before. DJ Skee is back in the driver’s seat and he lets Gangsta Gibbs ride out as you should the tape. Let’s get it!
XZIBIT, B-REAL, & YOUNG DE (SERIAL KILLAZ) - BODY BAGS
West coast heavyweights Xzibit and B Real come together with up and comer Young De to form the group SERIAL KILLAZ. We brought you the video trailer yesterday, now check out the first official leak for the track Body Bags. Look for more from the Serial Killaz in the next few months!
