Gil Scott Heron x Mos Def “New York Is Killing Me”

Mos comes through and explains his New York state of mind. Enjoy!
Listen/Download: Gil Scott Heron x Mos Def “New York Is Killing Me”

M.I.A. x Complex

M.I.A. will grace the one side of Complex Magazine, which drops June 8th. Check the video below for the behind-the-scenes look. Enjoy!

Pharrell & DJ Semtex Comment On Kanye Album

Pharrell stated in a French publication:

“I think that people are going to be in shock. His precedent was crazy, the new one goes even further.” 

DJ Semtex caught an early preview too and said the following:

“Okay, so I’ve heard the first Kanye West joint. I was sworn to secrecy. I’m not allowed to talk about it. All I can say is it is banging. If that’s a taste of what’s coming on the album, he has smacked it. Lyrically….he is saying things like, ‘Wow, he said that?’ It is going to shock everybody, the first record.”

Stay tuned!

The Roots “Dear God 2.0″

How I Got Over ready to drop June 22nd. Enjoy!
Listen/Download: The Roots – “Dear God”

Deluxe x Vans Chukka Fall/Winter 2010

Japanese brand Deluxe presents their fifth Vans collaboration. This time they created an original Chukka-based style with black crocodile. Look out for these to release as part of the Deluxe Fall/Winter 2010 Collection come September 2010. More detailed images after the jump...Enjoy!

N.E.R.D. Nothing Pushed Back Again

For a third time, Pharrell and the boys pushed back the album release from July 6th to their new date, September 7th. Stay tuned!

DJ Delz x Black Thought x ?uestlove (Video)

Lil Cease Remembers The Notorious B.I.G. (Video)

MTV Shows

Lil Cease sits down with Sway to speak on the life of The Notorious B.I.G. (who would have been 38-years-old today).

Happy Birthday Biggie Smalls

Christopher George Latore Wallace, May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997.

Talib Kweli "Papers Please"

“Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona signed the nation’s toughest bill on illegal immigration into law this past April. Its aim is to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants.”

New track from Talib as he speaks on  his thoughts and opinions about Arizona's new immigration laws. Enjoy!

Download Talib Kweli - Papers Please.

adidas Originals – “The Street Where Originality Lives” (Video)

Stacey Dash Meets K+R (Video)

Stacey Dash Meets K+R from Creative Control on Vimeo.

KILLING THE GAME! Enjoy!

Chiddy Bang – Translation Freestyle (Video)

Up and coming hip hop act Chiddy Bang was invited to come into Jay-Z and Steve Stoute’s marketing agency, Translation LLC. Cinematographer Kristopher Rey-Talley was on hand to document it, as Noah laid down a beat. Chiddy, instead doing a typical performance, decided to use his Emcee skills and spit for seven minutes straight with no break.Witness this private performance from the next big duo.

Enjoy!

Rick Ross Ft. Ne-Yo - Super High (Video)

Check the visuals for Officer Ricky's track Super High featuring Ne-Yo and the timeless Stacey Dash. Enjoy!

Common Philadelphia Freestyle

Nike Sportswear “Everything Is Practice” featuring Spike Lee – Full Version

“Today we introduce the full length version of “Everything is Practice”, a short film with Spike Lee assistant coaching his sons soccer league at the Sara D. Roosevelt Park field in Chinatown, New York. Directed by Jake Sumner. Photography by Nabil Elderkin.”

Enjoy!

Mos Def performes " It Ain’t My Fault" Live (Video)

Mos Def premiered a new song called “It Aint My Fault” at Gulf Aid concert yesterday in New Orleans. Enjoy!

Kanye Album To Drop In September?

Last month, Billboard speculated that Kanye’s new album was hitting shelves in June. But following a Def Jam event this weekend in Santa Monica, CA, word is that the project will make its way into stores this September. Stay tuned...

Lil Wayne Could Serve More Time (Audio)

MTV Shows

After being caught with some headphones, a charger and a watch that doubles as a mp3 player, Wayne could be hit with a Level 1 infraction. Which could add more time to his sentence and could possibly lose his job as a suicide-prevention aid. Nothing has been set in stone though. Check out MTV for the story.
 via 2DBYZ

adidas Originals Adi-Rise Mid

Check out the Adidas Originals new Adi-Rise mid. The sneakers are available at INVINCIBLE East. More detailed images after the click... Enjoy!

Swedish House Mafia Ft. Pharrell - "One" (Your Name)

Listen/Download: Swedish House Mafia Ft. Pharrell - Your Name

Bespoke Nike Air Force 1 by Everlast

Everlast stuck to basically one color with his Air Force 1, and relied instead on materials to separate his Nikes from the pack. These are are clean! More detailed images after the click... Enjoy!

Nas Speaks On Liberian Soccer Team

Nas narrated the ESPN documentary based on the amputee Liberian soccer team. In a round table discussion, he speaks on his involvement with the project. Enjoy!

Game’s Done Beefing With Jay-Z

Game tells Yahoo :

“Maybe I stepped over the line because I listen to Beyoncé’s music.  My girl listens to Beyoncé’s music. All girls do. So, when I did that, I got rained on by like, it was like a chick army at my next show. Plus, I didn’t really mean that much harm, man. It’s just rap, man. As far as Jay, he’s a good friend of Pharrell’s and he worked with Jay recently. I decided, along with Dr. Dre and Pharrell, that being at odds with him wasn’t beneficial to what we’re trying to do in the future, so later for that.”

Will see soon enough if this is all talk or the truth...Stay tuned!

Drake "July"

Listen/Download Drake - July

Big Boi’s Road to Sir Lucious Left Foot: Shutterbugg BTS (Video)

Robin Thicke ft. Snoop Dogg – It’s in the Mornin’(Video)

Drake "Find Your Love" (Video)

Directed by Anthony Mandler, and guest-starring  Maliah Michel. Enjoy!

M.I.A. – XXXO

First single off M.I.A's upcoming album which is set to drop sometime this Summer. Enjoy!

Listen/Download: M.I.A. – XXX

Nike Air Maxim +1 / Air Attack

All blue Air Max hybrid from the special "AIR ATTACK" line. Super clean in my book. Available at Caliroots. More detailed looks after the jump... Enjoy!

Common ft. Queen Latifah "Next Time" (Just Wright)

New leak off of the upcoming Go! Common Classics, in stores May 25th. Enjoy!


Listen/Download: Common ft. Queen Latifah "Next Time" (Just Wright)

Freddie Gibbs “The Ghetto”

Nike Stadiums – “Practice Is Everything” featuring Spike Lee

Behold a little creative nugget from the New York chapter of Nike Stadiums. Today we share a little teaser entitled “Practice is Everything”, an intimate moment with Spike Lee assist coaching his son’s soccer team, together sharing a passion for discipline and teamwork. The narrative follows the team practicing at the Sara D. Roosevelt Park field in Chinatown. 

 

 via Highsnobiety

Check out more images down below...Enjoy!

The Kickdrums "Love Is A Drug" (Video)

Can never go wrong with new drops from The Kickdrums. Video directed by Scenario. Enjoy!

Fabolous - Tonight x Love Come Down Teaser (Video)

Check out a quick teaser of Loso’s Tonight x Love Come Down video which will be the 4th and 5th installment of his There Is No Competition 2 mixtape with DJ Drama. Enjoy!

dead prez – The Beauty Within

In honor of Mother’s Day, dead prez dedicate their remake of B.o.B’s Nothin’ On You, to all the mothers out in the world. Off their upcoming mixtape with DJ Drama, Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz, which drops on June 10th.
Listen/Download: dead prez – The Beauty Within

Kid Cudi “Solo Dolo” (Live in Kentucky) [Video]

Crazy visuals to go along with the song.  Check it out! Enjoy!

Drake "One Man Show" (Prod. Scott Storch).

Listen/Download Drake – One Man Show (Prod. Scott Storch).

Jay Rock x Kendrick Lamar “Street Nightmare”

Sun Boxes - An Introduction

"Sun Boxes are twenty speakers operating independently each powered by solar panels. There is a different guitar sample in each box all playing together making the composition. The guitar samples are all of different lengths so the whole piece keeps evolving.
Participants are encouraged to walk amongst the speakers. It sounds different inside of the array. There is a different sense of space inside. Certain speakers will be closer and louder therefore the piece will sound different to different people in different positions throughout the array. Creating a unique experience for everyone.
There are no batteries involved. The Sun Boxes are reliant on the sun. When the sun sets the music stops. The piece changes as the length of the day changes. Making the participants aware of the cycle of the day."

Reflection Eternal Ft. Estelle – Midnight Hour (Video)

Talib and Hi Tek release the video to Midnight Hour featuring Estelle.  Revolutions Per Minute drops on May 18th. Enjoy!

Jay Rock- “Love My Momma”

Listen/Download: Jay Rock-Love My Momma

Nike Dunk High AC QS: World Cup Collection

Check out the ‘True Colours’ collaboration as a series of international artists team up with Nike on a highly limited Quickstrike release, creating a series of trainers to celebrate this year’s World Cup. More detailed images after the jump... Enjoy!

Big Boi’s Advice To New Rappers

Nike SB Spring 2010 Orange Bruin Zoom

Here is a quick look at the latest Bruin release from Nike SB for the Spring 2010 season. Look for these at your local Nike SB retailers including Primitive. Hit the click for more detailed images...Enjoy!

Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke by Ellias Vernias

21 Mercer’s newest Air Force 1 Bespoke comes to us via Ellias Vernias. Enjoy!

Travis McCoy ft. Bruno Mars "Billionaire" (Video)

Check out the first visuals off Travie’s upcoming album, Lazarus, dropping June 8th. Enjoy!

GoodWood NYC World Cup Medallions

GoodWood NYC unveiled a set of limited edition World Cup Medallions. “Featuring powerhouse squads Brasil, Italy, Germany, England, Spain, Mexico and the USA in their national colors, these are a must have for any football enthusiast.” These hit the shelves Monday May 10, 2010 only at goodwoodnyc.com.

Pharrell Meets Barack Obama

Yesterday, Pharrell posed with President Barack Obama at Casa Blanca’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Enjoy!

Bruno Mars Ft. Cee-Lo x B.o.B. “The Other Side”

Off that Bruno Mars upcoming EP, It’s Better If You Don’t Understand, dropping on May 11th.
Listen/Download: Bruno Mars- The Other Side (ft. Cee Lo & B.o.B)

Mos Def “Quiet Dog Bite Hard” (UK)

Check out Mos Def on the drums during his appearance on Later…With Jools Holland. Enjoy!

Mr. Cartoon at Nike Sportswear x Saint Alfred Store

This past weekend, Mr. Cartoon passed through the collaborative store between Nike Sportswear and Saint Alfred. The artist used the occasion to paint a wall and the gate. Also Mr. Cartoon created two t-shirt graphics for this event. More images from the event after the jump...Enjoy!
via Highsnobiety 

Wale - Diary (Video)

Easily one of my most favorite track from the album. Wale premieres the video to his standout track, Diary, which is off his Attention Deficit album which is in stores now. The video was directed by Rik Cordero. Enjoy!

Jadakiss The Champ Is Here 3 (Mixtape)

Check out Jada's new mixtape brought to you by DJ Green Lantern and DJ Drama. Download it here. Tracklist after the jump...Enjoy!

Nooka x Deviant Design Group Watches

Nooka has collaborated with luxury jewelry designer, Deviant Design Group (DDG), to create custom iced out Nooka watches.

“Customization options will range from the addition of precious stones and diamonds, gold plating, inscription, unique strap materials, as well as special requests for any additional personal touches. Together, the two design studios will be combining their collective views of unconventional design in order to bring exceptional, personal works to the Nooka and DDG customer.”

More detailed looks after the jump...Enjoy!

Shepard Fairey Shows Us How It's Done In Philadephia (ART)

Travie McCoy & Bruno Mars – Billionaire Live (Video)

Check out The Gym Class Heroes front man and Bruno Mars perform an acoustic version of their recent collaboration.  Travie's  upcoming EP, It’s Better If You Don’t Understand, drops May 11th. Enjoy!

Supra The Stacks – Terry Kennedy Signature Shoe

Supra shows off a new model “The Stacks". This is Terry’s latest signature shoe, offering a low-top alternative to the Society. Two initial colorways will be releasing at Supra dealers this May. More looks after the click... Enjoy!

Red Cafe & Pete Rock “The Heart & Sould of New York City” a K1X Film by Kevin Couliau

“The idea for a visual love letter to NY basketball was born when Red Cafe’s unreleased track “Heart & Soul” established itself as an instant office-favorite at K1X headquarters in Munich (Germany) last spring. Niels Jager (K1X Go-To Guy): “The tune was on replay 24/7. And one day it hit us: let’s build a statue for NYC streetball!” Red Cafe’s ode to the city that never sleeps is a Pete Rock production that boasts all the makings of a hip hop classic. K1X, who has been active in the outfitting of several high profile NYC streetball tournaments for several years, was all the more surprised to find out that this beast of a tune was not yet a prime focus of Red Cafe’s record label. Shake Down quickly agreed to let K1X shoot a poetic clip for the song, whose lyrics are a glowing personification of K1X’s appreciation for street basketball: The Heart & Soul of New York City.
French streetball documentarist Kevin Couliau (Asphalt Chronicles), who spent the summer of 2009 in the five boroughs hunting down supreme blacktop action, was a natural choice to capture the raw essence of NYC and its rich streetball culture. As was the Canon 5D Mark II as Couliau’s weapon of choice. Art director / director / producer Thibaut de Longeville (director of the acclaimed “Just For Kicks” sneaker culture documentary) and motion graphic designer Vincent Dumond of 360 Creative in Paris added their visual expertise to the project and took care of elegant motion graphics and bona fide post production.
The clip features action from K1X affiliated tournaments in Harlem (”Together We Chill” and “Kingdome Classic”) and the Lower East Side (”Lower Manhattan Classic”) as well as a variety of other city courts and an impressive array of cameos by iconic players, opinion leading heads and a bunch of regular dudes. Bobbito Garcia, who got an early preview of the clip last winter had this to say: “It’s so beautiful, man. It’s snowing tonight but it made me look forward to the coming summer months again.”"

Enjoy!