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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Lil Wayne x Drake x Travis Barker x Eminem Perform "Drop The World" & "Forever" At The Grammy Awards(Uncensored)

D’Angelo – 1,000 Deaths (Audio)

Bun B – No Mixtape (Mixtape)


And the wait is over...Enjoy
Listen/Download: Bun B – No Mixtape*

Lauryn Hill & Julian Marley – Turn the Lights Down Low Live (Video)

Joell Ortiz – Exhibit H(aiti)

Joell goes in on the government and the situation in Haiti. Check it out...
Listen/Download: Joell Ortiz – Exhibit 
via 2DBZ 

NFL Legend Herschel Walker Makes MMA Debut



NFL legend Herschel Walker  made his highly anticipated MMA Debut on the StrikeForce "Miami" card last night. Lets note that Walker is 47 YEARS OLD. This is a true testament that ANYTHING is possible if you believe in yourself and what you are doing... Check out Round 1 above and round 2 below. Big ups to Herschel Walker!

Big Sean – Supa Dupa Lemonade [CDQ]

 Listen/Download: Big Sean – Supa Dupa Lemonade [CDQ]

Drake & Timbaland – Say Something Live (Video)

Saturday, January 30, 2010

B.o.B – F*ck the Money f. Asher Roth (prod. Kanye West) [Radio Rip]


Listen/Download: B.o.B – F*ck the Money f. Asher Roth (prod. Kanye West) [Radio Rip]
via 2DBZ

Friday, January 29, 2010

Erykah Badu Ft. Lil Wayne – Jump Up In The Air (Stay There)


This track is off the upcoming New Amerykah pt.2: Return of the Ankh album. Check it out...

Listen/Download: Erykah Badu Ft. Lil Wayne – Jump Up In The Air (Stay There).

(NIKE) RED Lace Up Save Lives (Video)

(NIKE) RED Lace Up Save Lives from NikeSportswear on Vimeo.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Daft Punk- The Crash




Here is a new track from Daft Punk which has been speculated to be from the TRON 2 movie soundtrack. Enjoy...

The Hundreds Spring 2010 Footware Collection


Here is the first look at The Hundreds Spring 2010 Footware Collection. Check out the rest of the styles after the jump...

Usher -“Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)”


Hi-Tek Speaks To XXL On His Time With Rawkus



“It was an issue for me, a big issue for me at a point in time, with Rawkus because I was producing a lot of [their] records. I wasn’t making no money so we kinda had a little business fall out, but I love Rawkus for what they did for me and my career. I take nothing away from that.”

U-N-I Ft. Evidence - Pussy


Here is a track off of A Love Supreme 2.0. The CD/DVD drops March 9th. Enjoy...
Listen/Download: U-N-I Ft. Evidence - Pussy

Ruby Hornet Interview w/ Wale (Video)


RH TV: Interview With Wale At The Sprite Step-Off from Ruby Hornet on Vimeo.

Alpinestars Apex Initiative x Fatlace Shibuya


Fusing the motoring style of Alpinestars with Fatlace’s street sense, the Shibuya adopts the best from both worlds to create an inaugural sneaker release from the Apex Initiative campaign.  A release is expected next month, with availability through Apexinitiative.com, priced at $179 USD.

via: Complex

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

ASICS GEL LYTE SPEED (WINTER PACK)



Here is a quick look at the new Gel Lyte Speed from Asics. The overcast grey-sky upper is balanced with a warming infra-red lining and accents. These are avaliable at Woei. These are ill! More pics after the jump...

Chester French Ft. Clinton Sparks x Diddy x Jadakiss “Ciroc Star”

Nike Sportswear Tiger Classic Cortez – “Year of the Tiger”



Nike Sportswear presents a special Cortez, celebrating the Year of the Tiger. The highly anticipated Nike design to celebrate Chinese New Year will officially launch on Feb. 10th and 13th respectively. The shoe will be available in two different packages: A traditional Nike shoebox or a unique shoebox design limited to 200 pairs only. The limited shoebox is designed with the same inspiration to complement the shoe: white box with tiger stripe prints and Chinese character on Chinese trigrams and are embossed on each side of the shoebox. More detailed pics after the jump...

Mariah Carey – Up Out My Face f. Nicki Minaj (Video)


Uhmmm... yea...Enjoy.

Air Jordan 2010 “W3lcome Home” Sneakers


The Air Jordan 2010 released a new colorway in a classic Chicago Bulls white/red/black. The kicks feature insoles marked with the “W3lcome Home” phrase which seems to be referring to Dwayne Wade’s connection to his hometown of Chicago.These kicks are now available at Marqueesole.

DMX – Put Em Up


Here is some new material from Dark Man X. Enjoy...

Listen/Download: DMX – Put Em Up

Nike Sportswear 2010 Spring Blazer Hi


With most of Nike Spring 2010 now arriving at storefronts, we get a look into a classic colorway in the Blazer Hi. Black, white, and blue make up this new seasonal look from the NSW division, which takes on a shiny leather upper. Available now through select stockists, including The Darkside Initiative. via hypebeast

The Darkside Initiative

1827 Powell Street

San Francisco, CA 94133

415.837.1909 415.837.1909

Bun B “I Made It” (Freestyle)



The man doesn't stop! Always putting in work! Enjoy.
Listen/Download: Bun B “I Made It” (Freestyle)

The Making Of Diddy’s Vogue Spread

Maestro Knows - Episode 4 (Bun B)


Maestro Knows - Episode 4 (Bun B) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Mos Def – The Tournament (Unreleased)


Here is an unreleased track from Mos apparently from the time around the making of The Ecstatic. Enjoy...
Listen/Download: Mos Def – The Tournament (Unreleased)

Lupe Fiasco On Bill O'Reilly (Video)




“I don’t want to be pointed out as supporting Bill O’Reilly in any way because he can be on the garbage sometimes. When you’re comparing certain areas in the U.S. that are predominantly African-American or Latino, it’s very easy to compare it to the Third World,” Lupe said. “Just in the amount of violence that’s there, the corruption that’s there, the gang activity that’s there. It’s prevalent and dominant in Haiti. The corruption of the local politicians, the abject, corporate exploitation that takes place there, loan sharking, all that stuff. I think you can make the comparison to a lot of places in the U.S. Oakland [California], Detroit. Detroit’s got abandoned buildings. On that note, he’s definitely not out of the ballpark. There’s a credible argument there. I agree with that in some aspects.” – MTV

Cypress Hill – It Ain’t Nothin’


Off Cypress Hill’s upcoming album Rise Up, dropping April 6th on Priority.

Listen/Download: Cypress Hill – It Ain’t Nothin’

Shawn Crystopher – The Reason


Mos Def – White Drapes (Video)

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Collie Buddz – Phonecall (prod. Beatnick & K-Salaam)


Haven't heard anything from this cat in a min. Check it out!

Listen/Download: Collie Buddz – Phonecall (prod. Beatnick & K-Salaam)

Travis McCoy Ft. T-Pain & Young Cash - The Manual




Listen/Download: Travis_McCoy_Ft._T-Pain_&_Young_Cash_-_The_Manual

Tony Yayo speaks on EVERYBODY!

 

Tony Yayo sat down DJ Whoo Kid, and spoke on all your favorite topics: Officer Ricky, Young Buck, Nicki Minaj, Tiger Woods, you name it. Part 1 on top, Part 2 below...

Gallery At DD172: Swizz Beatz

GALLERY @ DD172: SWIZZ BEATZ from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Drake x A-TRAK - Loonies To Blow.




This drop come from A-Trak's  forthcoming Dirty South Dance Vol. 2 mixtape dropping in March.



Listen/Download: Drake x A-TRAK - Loonies To Blow.

Nike 2010 Spring/Summer Air Max Preview



Suede & Mesh preview a selection of Nike runner styles set to release during this Spring/Summer season. More pics after the jump. Check them out!

Reebok x atmos Ex-O-Fit Hi Strap Spring 2010



Atmos collaborated with Reebok on the Ex-O-Fit Hi Strap. Looks like a knock off Air Yeezy to me...J.S. Anyways, look out for a release soon. Via Warp.

Freeway & Jake One’s Stimulus Package-ing (Video)

Air Jordan VI (6) Retro – Lakers (Preview)



The 2010 barrage of Air Jordan VI (6) releases continues, and this time in an unexpected manner–a Los Angeles Lakers colorway. The Laker's colors purple and gold, are featured on the upper sole stitching of the shoe. These are available in a very limited run at marqueesole.
More Pics after the jump...

Warren G On Nate Dogg’s Recovery



Warren G gives Devi Dev an update on Nate Dogg’s progress after suffering a stroke in 2007 and 2008. The  left the crooner paralyzed on the left side of his body. We wish you all the best Nate Dogg!

Kid Cudi – CudderisbacK


KiD CuDi "cudderisback" - Directed by Jason Goldwatch from DP on Vimeo.

Here is a new Cudi video, which is always something to look forward to.
During a stop in Boston for his latest tour run Kid Cudi and the crew put together a little documentary. Directed by Jason Goldwatch/DECON, the video goes to the tune of Cudi’s latest song “cudderisback”. It’s pure jokes so enjoy and laugh a bit.
Props to datnewcudi.

CurT@!n$ – Exodus (Video)



The track was released earlier this month and quickly comes the video. Check it out!

Monday, January 25, 2010

J Dilla Website Launches



J Dilla's family has announced a new administrator of Mr. Yancey’s estate and have launched a site in his name. Visit www.j-dilla.com/ for more info.

Homeboy Sandman Interview Teaser



Shouts to  FUTURE iMag

PETA Brings The Heat to Kanye West & Amber Rose



PETA is pissed at Kanye West. As posted earlier, Kanye and his girlfriend Amber Rose showed up at the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall 2010 fashion show in Paris, France rocking fur coats which really got the folks over at PETA upset. PETA V.P. Dan Mathews issued this statement on their website:
"Kanye can't help making himself look like an idiot, whether at an award's show or a fashion show. He and his girlfriend look like pathetic creatures from a shabby roadside zoo."
I'm sure there is more to come in this war of words. Stay tuned...

Nike SB “Don’t Fear The Sweeper” Video Part 2



Here is part 2 of Nike SB's "Don't Fear The Sweeper."  Check out Part 1 below. Enjoy...

Obama x L.A. Lakers

 

President Obama met the Los Angeles Lakers earlier today at the White House. He congratulated the team for their on the court performance and donation of $1 million to Haiti relief efforts.

Charles Hamilton – Hockey Kitty


This track is from The Binge Vol. 3: Charles Hamilton’s Last Mixtape. Enjoy!

Listen/download: Charles Hamilton – Hockey Kitty

Homeboy Sandman – The Abduction (prod. 6th Sense)



Another drop off of 6th’s upcoming mixtape, It’s A 6th Sense Mixtape Yo!! v.2 & 3. Check it out...
<a href="http://6thsense.bandcamp.com/album/its-a-6th-sense-mixtape-yo-volume-2-3">Homeboy Sandman - The Abduction by 6th Sense</a>

Listen/Download: Homeboy Sandman – The Abduction (prod. 6th Sense)

"Sky" by Philip Bloom (Video)


Sky from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.

Director/Filmmaker Philip Bloom presents his latest work, a time-lapse video entitled Sky. The beautifully produced piece was filmed in Dubai, over a 5 day/night period, offering another captivating film from Bloom, who made the film in memory of Sky Vassar. Enjoy!

via hypebeast

Drake Covers Complex Magazine



Drake covers the latest issue of Complex for February/March. Drizzy also takes a min. to sit down and speak about Kid Cudi, J.Cole, and many of the other rising stars in the hip hop game. Below is a small piece from the editorial...

Around the time that Kanye directed “Best I Ever Had,” it seemed like there was strife between your camp and Cudi’s camp because Kanye was so enamored of you while Cudi’s project was being worked on.
Drake: I wasn’t aware of that. Even so, I could understand. If Wayne were to be enamored—which is a great word—of another young artist, I would be like, “Damn, I’m here too!” But at the same time, it happens in more than one situation. It happens with ‘Ye, and I have a great relationship with Jay, and Jay’s got Wale and J. Cole, who’s one of my favorite dudes rapping right now. I’ve happened to have had more success. I made the most money, I have number-one records, those guys don’t have that shit. And it’s just facts, it’s not even my feelings or that I feel I’m more talented. That’s what the game is about, making great music that earns profit. When it comes to my relationship with the new dudes, I’m just excited for them. I get to sit back in a cool position and be like, “Yo, I’m excited to see you do it now because I know what it’s like, it’s gonna be so much fun for you…”
You feel like you’re at the finish line?
Drake: I’m at the starting line. Those guys are at home, putting on their tracksuits, getting ready to make their attack. When J. Cole gets it super-right, I think he’s gonna have a place as a Nas-type character who really stands for hip-hop, but still makes ill records that everybody fucks with.
If J. Cole is Nas, then who are you?
Drake: [Laughs.] I’m the young big homie!
Read the rest on story at Complex. Catch the photo-shoot video after the click...

Nixon x Harvey Nichols Rubber Player



Nixon will release a special exclusive colorway for Harvey Nichols in the rubber player.  The Nixon x Harvey Nichols Rubber Player is limited to only 60 pieces. Visit www.nixonnow.com for more info...

J.Cole x A.L. – On Top Of The World


 Unreleased track from J. Cole. Apparently the was supposed to be on the American Gangster. Enjoy...

Listen/Download: J.Cole x A.L. – On Top Of The World

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Pharrell x Nike Snowboarding x Arbito - Zoom Force 1

Fresh Celeb: Pharrell Williams   Nike Snowboarding X Arbito   Zoom Force 1
Pharrell Williams is often considered a trend setter and a taste maker and on his most recent trip to Cannes, France for the 2010 NRJ Music Awards, he showed up wearing a pair of Nike Snowboarding x Arbito Zoom Force 1 Boots. While most people are wondering why Skateboard P is wearing snowboard boots on the red carpet the only reasonable explanation is that it seems he’s taken a strong liking to the Nike Snowboarding Zoom Force 1 Boot having shown off another colorway he owns on the BBC/Ice Cream blog a few days ago. In addition to the unlikely choice of footwear, Pharrell was decked out in his own Billionaire Boys Club apparel as well as a new Ralph Lauren “Suisse” Down Vest.- via freshness
More pics after the jump...

Drake – Killer (Fan Video)

 
Drake - Killer (Featuring Nipsey Hussle) from Tony Billz on Vimeo.
Tony Billz produces yet another reference video…this time, with a Drake and Nipsey Hu$$le collaboration. Not only does he create dope visuals to add to ‘Killer’, but also notice his original artistic interpretation of the song. We were informed that this will be his last cover video produced, so enjoy!
spotted 2dopeboyz.

UNDFTD x Converse Poorman Weapon Navy



The navy UNDFTD for Converse Poorman Weapon shoes launch globally on January 29, 2010. These are DOPE! More pics after the cut...

Wale & Ludacris - Sprite Step Off Performances (Videos)

J. Cole Live In Houston (Video)

Lupe Fiasco- Hey Lupe-(Snippet)


Here is a  preview of Lupe's upcoming official mixtape w/ DJ Absolut entitled Vintage Fiaso. Check it out...

Listen/Download: Lupe_Fiasco-Hey_Lupe-(Preview)

Ya Boy ft. Black Card Boys- Cali Turnt Up


Here is the first leak off of The Fix 2.

Listen/Download: Ya Boy ft. Black Card Boys- Cali Turnt Up

Wyclef Jean x Mavado – Hold On (Video)

Young Gliss- Suicide Letter



New drop of his upcoming mixtape 'Dealing With The Pressure.' Check it out...


Listen/Download: Young Gliss - Suicide Letter

Wale Talks Haiti, Charles Hamilton & 2010 (Video)

Mr. Hudson feat. Kanye West - Anyone But Him


Here's the alternate version to Anyone But Him from Hudson’s Straight No Chaser.
via kenewest

Listen/Download: Mr. Hudson feat. Kanye West - Anyone But Him

Pharrell Interview At Midem (Cannes, France)


Pharrell Keynote at MIDEM 2010 from thecashmerethinker on Vimeo.

Lauryn Hill Live At Raggamuffin Festival (New Zealand)



Lauryn Hill hit the stage at the Raggamuffin Festival in New Zealand and performed her classic track, 'That Thing'. The girl hasn't skipped a beat.  Check it out...

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Creative Recreation 2010 Fall/Winter Preview


For 2010, Creative Recreation has chosen to release  some fresh colorways of existing popular models such as the Dicoco along with unveiling a new model, the Solano.  More pics after the click...

Rhymefest - Exodus 5.1 (Video)



Some real words from Rhymefest. Check it out...

Keri Hilson “Knock You Down” (Acoustic)



Now here is something you can sit back and chill to. Enjoy.

PUMA R698 (MESH PACK)


For 2010,  Puma unveils the R698 with its new full mesh upper and 2 new colorways. Expect to see these in stores Spring 2010. More pics after the jump...

Bun B- I Am Freestyle x Big Dick Chaney


Bun B continues to drop HEAT! Here are two new tracks. Enjoy.

Listen/Download: Bun B- I Am Freestyle

Listen/Download: Bun B- Big Dick Chaney

Nas x Damian Marley – As We Enter


Here is another track from the upcoming Nas and Damian Marley collaboration. The album drops April 20th.

Listen/Download: Nas x Damian Marley – As We Enter

A Tribe Called Quest ft. Mos Def- The Love Movement Intro (Unreleased)


  Aqua Stated:
Back in ‘98 I was Hip-Hop Music Director at WTJU in Charlottesville, Virginia. The nondescript position made me privy to treats like an advance copy of A Tribe Called Quest’s then last hurrah, The Love Movement. OG promo man Al Lindstrom had been servicing me with music from Jive Records for a minute so after a few pestering phone calls (e-mail? nah.) he sent me the CD advance, making me that ninja amongst my inner circle of Hip-Hop heads.
The proliferation of MP3 blogs has pretty much deaded proper advances for most major label releases. More often than not, the best you get is a watermarked copy with annoying commentary to discourage bootlegging or worse yet, the corny listening session where every ass kiss journo raves about how this is the album of the year.
The point of this inaugural Rare Joints post is that The Love Movement’s advance included the above intro track featuring Mos Def pontificating on the loveliness of ATCQ. The inclusion of the minute and change track probably wouldn’t have made the album’s initially lukewarm reception by fans and critics much better. But to its credit the The Love Movement has aged well in the ATCQ cannon, in no small part due to Jay Dee/J. Dilla’s sonic influence.
Listen/Download: A Tribe Called Quest ft. Mos Def – The Love Movement Intro (Unreleased)

Melanie Fiona – Redemption Song (Video)



This is FIRE!!! And she's sick???? Check it out!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Jay-Z x Bono x The Edge x Rihanna – Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)

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Here is the track that was just performed live by Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge and Rihanna on the Hope For Haiti telethon. The CDQ track will be released on the 25th of the month on iTunes for 99 cents. 100% of proceeds from the sale will aid Partners In Health in aid of Haiti. Check it out...

The link below is the LIVE version. Head over to the iTunes Music Store to purchase the CDQ version. Continue to support http://www.hopeforhaitinow.org/.



Listen/Download Jay-Z x Bono x The Edge x Rihanna – Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour).

Artist Pose Paints Mural at LRG Headquarters

Adidas Originals Augmented Reality Pack (Video)




"Adidas Originals has created a virtual (or augmented) 3D world, the adidas Originals Neighborhood, that will expand out of a real-world collection of sneakers – the adidas Originals Augmented Reality Game Pack. The environment is a virtual recreation of the Neighborhood setting which is the backdrop of the brand’s 2010 Celebrate Originality advertising campaign. The special sneaker pack will be available from January 2010 onwards and will allow fans to go inside the Neighborhood to discover the streets where true adidas originality lives."
 via hypebeast

David Banner x 9th Wonder “Slow Down”



Here is a new drop from David Banner and 9th Wonder,  Death Of A Pop Star.


Listen/Download: David Banner - Slow Down (Prod. 9th Wonder)

via Y2K

Rihanna Speaks On “Stranded” Hope for Haiti



Yesterday in Norway RiRi appeared on the show Skavlan, a Norwegian talk show. She spoke on joining Jay-Z, Bono and The Edge in London tonight, to perform “Stranded” during the Hope for Haiti telethon. Check it out...

Exit Through The Gift Shop - A Banksy Film



This is going to be dope. Check out more at http://banksyfilm.com/.

Nas x Damian Marley – Strong Will Continue



This is the rumored first single off Damian Marley and Nasir Jones’ upcoming album Distant Relatives.Check it.

Listen/Download: Nas & Damian Marley – Strong Will Continue

Joe Budden ft. Royce Da 5′9″ - 40/40


  Listen/Download: Joe Budden ft. Royce Da 5′9″ - 40/40

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Common – Next Time (Unreleased)



Listen/Download: Common – Next Time (Unreleased)

CONVERSE CHINESE NEW YEAR -JACK PURCELL



Here is a look at the Jack Purcell Leather Triple V. These are part of Converse's Chinese New Year 2010 Year of the Tiger Collection. More pics after the jump...

Ludacris – How Low (HQ Video)


Here is the HQ version of the Luda video we dropped yesterday. 'How Low' Check it out...

Strong Arm Steady – Best Of Times f. Phonte (prod. Madlib)



 Listen/Download: Strong Arm Steady ft. Phonte- Best Of Times (Prod. Madlib)