Thursday, December 31, 2009

MIXTAPE: REFLECTION ETERNAL - THE RE:UNION


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.

- Drew

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UNTITLED/ NOTORIUS B.U.M.


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.

- Richard

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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

IF LIL' WAYNE GAINED 500 LBS


You can't tell me this isn't Weezy if he gained at least 500 lbs. This dude's size is incredible.

- Jason

WORST CAKE DECORATION EVER!


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.

- Jason

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B.G. - I'M GOOD (FREESTYLE)


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.

- Jason

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VIDEO: KOBE REJECTED BY RONNY TURIAF


You may have seen this last night when the Warriors came to town but Its a rare sight to see Kobe met at the rim like this so I had to post it.

- Jason

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NIKE AIR INVENTOR PASSES AWAY


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."


- Drew

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SKILLZ - 2009 WRAP UP


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.

- Drew

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VIDEO: RAEKWON THANKS YOU


Raekwon wishes everyone a happy holiday and thanks all of his fans for their support in 2009.

- Drew

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

LIL' WAYNES $14 MILLION CRIB IN FLORIDA


Damn Weezy's place is dope, modern and super clean. Not sure I agree with it being worth $14 million though.

- Jason

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!

- Jason

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INTERVIEW: IAN MACKAYE


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."


The Sound of Young America


- Drew

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DOWNLOAD: STRAIGHT AHEAD 1985-1987


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.

- Drew

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Monday, December 28, 2009

TRADITION INTERVIEW ON THE GOODIE BAG


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.


- Drew

FASHAWN- MEMORY LANE


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.”


- Drew

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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.

- Jason

B. DIZZLE'S GAME WINNER VS CELTICS



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.



- Jason

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VIDEO: RAEKWON TALKS OB4CL2 AND AFTERMATH

Raekwon Says Aftermath Was Taking Too Long To Sign Him And He Wasn t Comfortable With The Paperwork


Raekwon talks about OB4CL2 and why he didn't sign to Aftermath. He also talks about his upcoming project with Ghostface and Method Man.
- Drew

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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!

- Drew

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MIXTAPE: DIGITAL DYNASTY 10


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


- Drew

Saturday, December 26, 2009

SKINNY JEANS ANTHEM


Man this track is hilarious, listen closely. Please go ahead and slap me if my Jeans ever get as tight as some of these pics.

"My Jeans Are Tighter Than Yall's, Those Ain't Grapes N#*ga That's My Balls."

- Jason

POPE KNOCKED DOWN AT MIDNIGHT MASS


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.

- Jason

PRISONER ESCAPES, LAUNCHES FACEBOOK PAGE


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?

- Jason

ARTEST FALLS AT HOME, WILL MISS TONIGHT'S GAME


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.

- Jason

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MIXTAPE: THE REST OF THE NEPTUNES


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.


- Drew

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VIDEO: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF BIRDMAN (PT. 1)


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.

- Jason

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LA COKA NOSTRA - DO IT (DJ SOLO COKE STEP REMIX)


DJ Solo and DJ Hazard come through with a remix of La Coka Nostra's "Do It". Check out the Coke Step remix here.

- Drew

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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.

- Drew

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Friday, December 25, 2009

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)


- Drew

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TRADITION

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.

- Drew

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

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."

- Drew

DRAKE - IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE


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..."

- Drew

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PATRICK MARTINEZ IPHONE COVERS


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.


- Drew

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

T.I. RELEASED FROM JAIL


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.


- Drew

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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.

- Drew

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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.

- Drew

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VIDEO: JAY-Z FT. MR. HUDSON - FOREVER YOUNG


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.

- Drew

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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!

- Drew

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VIDEO GAME PSYCHO


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.

- Jason

LEBRON HAMMERS ONE DOWN ON AMARE


I'm a little late since I have been a bit under the weather but did anyone catch Lebron's dunk on Amare Stoudemire monday night? All I can say is WOW!

- Jason

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COMMERCIAL: NI**ERET (MEDICINE)


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.

- Jason

EAGLES FANS LOVE SNOWBALLS


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.

- Jason

MIXTAPE: THE HOT BOYS X OFFICIAL WHITE LABEL


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.

- Jason

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

IRON MAN 2 TRAILER


I'm a huge comic book to movie fan so I'll be waiting at midnight to watch this. Mr. Rourke looks like he's going to hold it down.

- Richard

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Monday, December 21, 2009

DUMBFOUNDEAD KNOCK OUT


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.

- Richard

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OLDEST WHITE RAPPER/BLOOD


Who knew old white men had flows, then to top it off he's a blood? Damn, this is someone's Grandpa. Hilarious.

- Jason

VIDEO: PILL ON VIMBY


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
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- Drew

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CROOKED I - LONG BEACH WANNA ROCK


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!

- Drew

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GEMBALLA FERRARI ENZO











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.

- Jason

IMPEACH OBAMA?


This Redneck is mad that Obama wants to ban flavored dip! Did he say INPEACH?

- Jason

VIDEO: CANDY SLICE - MONEY TO BLOW


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.

- Jason

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MIXTAPE: CASSIDY - THE PROBLEM IS BACK


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

- Jason

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

ALICIA KEYS FT. RAEKWON, CAPONE-N-NOREAGA, AND STYLES P - EMPIRE STATE OF MIND (REMIX)


Green Lantern comes through with a remix of Empire State of Mind featuring The Chef, C-N-N, and Styles P.

- Drew

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VIDEO: KANYE VS CLIPSE


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..."

- Drew

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VIDEO: YOUNG DE - NEVER GONNA CHANGE SNIPPET


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."

- Drew

VIDEO: FREEWAY & JAKEONE - KNOW WHAT I MEAN


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.

- Drew

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Friday, December 18, 2009

LEVASAURUS REX


Lev AKA Levasaurus Rex AKA Levidacus = The new Eli Porter.

- Richard

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VIDEO: KING JAMES MOLESTS ALLEN IVERSON


These guys caught King James messing with Allen Iverson before a game but it COULD look a little suspect to most, haha.

- Jason

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THE GAME FT. BUSTA RHYMES - BREAKIN RULES


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.

- Jason

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PAC DIV SHOW


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.

- Richard

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WHAT BEATS THIS?


Still one of the greatest commercials EVER!! "True, true..."

- Richard

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

RAEKWON - I WANNA ROCK (FREESTYLE)


Raekwon drops a freestyle over Snoop's Scoop DeVille produced track, "I Wanna Rock." You can download it here.

- Drew

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MIXTAPE: MY MPC IS A PIPE BOMB


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!!!


- Drew

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VIDEO: RAEKWON ON JIMMY FALLON


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.

- Drew

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VIDEO: YOUNG DE INTERVIEW ON 16 BARS


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.

- Drew

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

VIDEO: RAEKWON - PYREX VISION


The Chef is giving the Clipse a run for their money with this video. He's really showing us how its done.

- Jason

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KOBE JUST BEING KOBE (BUZZER BEATER AGAIN?)


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.

- Jason

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LEBRON & KOBE MUPPETS: WHO TOOK LEBRON'S SHOE?


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.

- Jason

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VIDEO: FRENCH MONTANA FT. MASE - NEW YORK MINUTE


Rappers beware, Mase is back! Oh and French Montana is terrible.

- Jason

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

TEAM AMERICA - MONEY ON MY HEAD


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.

- Drew

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MERCEDES SLS FOR DUBAI MOTOR SHOW








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.

- Jason

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MMA FIGHTER KNOCKS HIMSELF OUT


This one is for all you diehard MMA fighters like my boy Rick. Bet this guy felt real dumb when he woke up.

- Jason

LIL WAYNE & EMINEM - DROP THE WORLD


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...

- Drew

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Monday, December 14, 2009

MUST SEE: ENGINE IMPRESSIONIST



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.

- Jason

STRONG ARM STEADY - 2 PISTOLS


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.

- Drew

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VIDEO: GOLD CHAIN MILITARY - CHAIN OF COMMAND EPK


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.


- DREW

CHRISTMAS LIGHT HERO


This Guitar Hero mania is way out of hand. This family has way too much time on their hands. I have to admit its a pretty cool idea though.

- Jason

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RAS KASS- I WANNA ROCK FREESTYLE


Here's some new Ras Kass goin in on a freestyle off Snoop Dogg's hit "I Wanna Rock." You can download it here.

- Jason

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T.I.T.S. AT TRADITION



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!

- DREW

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A LOOK INTO THE SCANDAL OF TIGER WOODS


The Today show gives an in depth look into Tigers scandal, his women and his apparent sex addiction.

- Jason

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BLOODBATH HOLIDAY LOOKBOOK


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.




- Drew

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