Off That Blog

J. Cole x Mos Def x Kweli x Jay Electronica x Hi-Tek

2009-12-24T08:46:00.000-05:00

My computer has been out of commission for the last few weeks. But with Christmas coming, I'm hoping that will be taken care of quickly. So I promise BIG updates in the next few weeks. Til then...

Wale J.Cole Denny's Freestyle

2009-11-19T19:19:00.001-05:00

This should get me some hits... (selling out!) OPRAH is done in 20-ONE ONE

2009-11-19T18:47:00.000-05:00

Oprah Winfrey will announce on Friday's "Oprah Winfrey Show" that she is ending the talk show, said a spokesman for Winfrey's Harpo Productions.

The show will air live at 9 a.m. CT.

CNN affiliate WLS in Chicago, Illinois, said the final show would air September 9, 2011.

Wale + J. Cole

2009-10-31T13:09:00.000-04:00

Wale (feat. J. Cole & Melanie Fiona)- Beautiful Bliss

Class of 09' Rappers are like the NBA 1996 Draft of Music

By the way if your forgot
1996=
Allen Iverson, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Stephon Marbury, Ray Allen, Antoine Walker, Kobe Bryant, Peja Stojakovic, Steve Nash, Jermaine O’Neal, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Ben Wallace

k. bye.

R. O. C. maaaaan

2009-10-31T12:51:00.001-04:00

Empire State of Mind video. Yo, its B. Fisch in the third frame

Man, I can't believe this Jay/Beans beef.
Remembering the good ol' days....

Damn them Red states

2009-10-30T11:18:00.004-04:00

Last Night's The Office

2009-10-30T11:08:00.001-04:00

Last Night's 30 Rock

2009-10-30T11:07:00.002-04:00

Wish I was Jiggaman...Carefree Livin'

2009-10-30T11:07:00.000-04:00

New J. Cole- Unabomber

2009-10-29T14:57:00.000-04:00

Via J.Cole's blog http://dreamvillian.blogspot.com

Download Unabomber mp3

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2009-10-19T21:29:00.001-04:00

POTUS boxing out in the POST

2009-10-19T21:21:00.003-04:00

Remember When: Bruce LeRoy Caught Bullets......with his TEETH???

2009-10-19T21:12:00.000-04:00

80s babies, stand up.

BONUS: Stevie Wonder- Upset Stomach from The Last Dragon Soundtrack

The Sartorialist captioned this photo as Isabel & Friend, Paris...

2009-10-19T21:08:00.002-04:00

Does he not know this is my boy VINNIE CHASE?

John Coltrane and Supreme team up for these t-shirts

2009-10-19T10:10:00.000-04:00

Obviously a nod to Coltrane's a Love Supreme... I like these, I may have to get me one of the middle row if I ever get any paycheck money to myself.

Kanye and Spike Jonze team up for this short film "We Were Once a Fairytale"

2009-10-18T20:36:00.002-04:00

"We Were Once A Fairytale" - Kanye West Dir: Spike Jonze from Yooj‽ on Vimeo.

R.I.P. Al Martino (a.k.a. Johnny Fontaine)

2009-10-14T15:39:00.001-04:00

R.I.P. Captain Lou Albano

2009-10-14T15:38:00.001-04:00

80's babies stand up

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2009-10-13T18:05:00.002-04:00

Classic at 1:17, 1:24.....ah this whole clip is a classic.

2009-10-12T19:28:00.002-04:00

Last Name Ever, First Name Greatest

2009-10-12T19:21:00.002-04:00

Thanks Quincy

2009-10-12T19:18:00.002-04:00

In the Air Tonight

2009-10-12T19:15:00.000-04:00

J.D. Lives (Twitheads, you crazy)

2009-10-12T19:07:00.002-04:00

http://www.thecelebritytruth.com/zach-braff-dead-fake-suicide-report/0010472

Shall we?

2009-10-12T18:53:00.000-04:00

Friday.

2009-10-12T18:45:00.003-04:00

Devin Faraci of CHUD launched into his glowing review by invoking the M word as well:

Where the Wild Things Are is a masterpiece. An arthouse masterpiece about the sorrows of growing up. A sensitive, beautiful masterpiece about the pain of being a bright, creative, lonely, troubled child. A brilliant masterpiece about the search for love, acceptance, stability and comfort.

No Toy Left Behind

2009-10-12T18:42:00.003-04:00

Reasons Toy Story 3 makes me a happy man:
-Hearing Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Randy Newman all in one place again
-Toy Story 2, a sequel, was arguably better than the first film
-Pixar has never made a movie I didn't like
-This trailer actually looks good

Miles Austin Breaks Single Game Cowboy Reception Yard Record

2009-10-12T18:38:00.002-04:00

I hate the 'Boys, but MA is a Monmouth Hawk, and now he's the top reception yard getting WR in single game Cowboys history. Damn.

Do you think...

2009-10-09T17:55:00.000-04:00

The first few years of SNL are looked upon so favorably due to the strength and hilarity of the sketches and shows put together or because of what the cast did and did not (those who passed away) become later? Will we look at the Farley/Spade/Myers days in the same way in 10-15 years?

Holy Murakami

2009-10-07T20:28:00.000-04:00

This is what happens when you mix Murakami-Tokyo and... Kirsten Dunst

2009-10-07T20:19:00.001-04:00

Drivin' so slow but BK is from Texas.

2009-10-07T20:16:00.001-04:00

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2009-10-07T20:15:00.005-04:00

Def Jam 25

2009-10-07T00:10:00.001-04:00

Every Kanye Sample EVER!

2009-10-01T23:01:00.001-04:00

Must See NYC

2009-09-30T23:15:00.001-04:00

Hey, Harriet the Spy

2009-09-30T23:14:00.003-04:00

Remember When...

2009-09-30T23:13:00.001-04:00

Drinking this...being this... and wearing this was all you gave a shit about

R.I.P. James Dean

2009-09-30T09:54:00.000-04:00

J. Cole ladies

2009-09-29T22:16:00.000-04:00

So OhWrd recently posted the finishing song from last week's Entourage on their blog. Go check it out. So this is sort of a repost with a remix featuring everyone's favorite Class of 09' rapper, J. Cole. Check out the original video at OhWrd and then compare with this off that stellar "Warm Up" mixtape. Bye.

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2009-09-29T20:27:00.000-04:00

He's Chevy Chase and You're Not.

2009-09-29T20:23:00.001-04:00

WOW

2009-09-29T20:21:00.001-04:00

via superfuture:

paris: nomiya restaurant

perched high up on the roof of palais de tokyo sits temporary restaurant nomiya. spawned from the art home[pronunciation: arôme or aroma] concept brewed up by the famed contemporary art space itself and home appliance manufacturer electrolux, it aspires to create unforgettable experiences around food. and thenomiya, offering spectacular views of the eiffel tower, does just that.

seating only 12 people, the restaurant serves both lunch and dinner. the 18-meter long structure is made of glass and perforated metal has been designed by architect pascal grasso in collaboration with his brotherlaurent grasso. the restaurant will be operational until jul 1 of next year. location: 13 avenue du président wilson [champs-élysées].

So Long Sir Douche of Gosselin (good luck getting those Gucci sneaks now)

2009-09-29T14:39:00.000-04:00

TLC has taken Jon Gosselin out of the “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” equation.

Battling falling ratings and the very public divorce between the Gosselins, TLC will relaunch the show on Nov. 2 as “Kate Plus Eight.”

According to the channel, the show will now focus on Kate Gosselin's journey as a now-single mother of eight kids.

Jon Gosselin will continue to appear on the show, “but on a less regular basis,” the channel said. TLC's “exclusive” relationship with Jon Gosselin continues, the cabler added.

Jon Gosselin's decreased role comes following media reports that suggested his off-camera antics had violated the “morals clause” in his contract, and that the channel was looking to boot him off the show.

“Given the recent changes in the family dynamics, it only makes sense for us to refresh and recalibrate the program to keep pace with the family,” said TLC topper Eileen O'Neill. “The family has evolved and we are attempting to evolve with it; we feel that Kate’s journey really resonates with our viewers. Additionally the network is in development on a Kate project for 2010.”

The show, originally about a young couple raising 5 year-old sextuplets and 8 year-old twins, was a ratings smash for TLC. Earlier this year, news of the Gosselins' breakup made them tabloid stars, and briefly made the show an even bigger smash. But since then, the show has seen its viewership rapidly erode.

Separately, Kate Gosselin has taped a talk show pilot with TV chef Paula Deen, while Jon Gosselin is said to also be shopping other TV projects.

"We got a live one here....."

2009-09-25T20:20:00.001-04:00

I want to go to there

2009-09-25T20:19:00.001-04:00

"We Love You Natalie...."

2009-09-25T20:18:00.000-04:00

Art Thursday

2009-09-24T13:01:00.003-04:00

Must See NYC

2009-09-24T13:01:00.000-04:00

Eisenberg, Timberlake to star in Fincher/Sorkin Facebook film

2009-09-23T11:52:00.000-04:00

Via Variety

Columbia Pictures and director David Fincher have set the core cast for "The Social Network," the Aaron Sorkin-scripted drama about the formation of Facebook.

Jesse Eisenberg will play Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg; Justin Timberlakewill play Sean Parker, the Napster co-founder who became Facebook's founding president; and Andrew Garfield will play Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder who fell out with Zuckerberg over money.

Production will begin next month in Boston and then move to Los Angeles.

Scott Rudin, Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Cean Chaffin will produce.Kevin Spacey is exec producer.

Script focuses on the evolution of Facebook, the online social network created in 2004 on the Harvard campus, and how overnight success and wealth changed the lives of the classmates who created it. Eisenberg, who went from "The Squid and the Whale" to "Adventureland," locked the central role as Zuckerberg as Columbia prepares to release his latest film, "Zombieland," on Oct. 2.

Timberlake was most recently seen in "The Open Road," Garfield in the Terry Gilliam-directed "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."

Eisenberg’s repped by ICM, Timberlake by WME and managers Rick Yorn and Jennifer Davisson-Killoran, and Garfield by CAA.

More than one option

(Person) Andrew Garfield
Actor
(Person) Andrew Garfield
Original Music, Sound Designer, Sound Design

More than one option

Rule 4021. Don't mess with KRS-One One One One.....

2009-09-20T22:22:00.000-04:00

cool.

2009-09-20T22:19:00.000-04:00

Lock it down like its supposed to be...

2009-09-20T22:16:00.000-04:00

B o n n i e.

Dubai Metro

2009-09-18T19:40:00.001-04:00

Art Thursday Special Profile: Blur Photos

2009-09-17T21:08:00.000-04:00

I found these sick photos over at Blur Photos

Must See NYC

2009-09-16T18:41:00.000-04:00

Hip Hop Is Read's Tribute to Swayze

2009-09-15T19:31:00.003-04:00

R.I.P. Patrick Swayze

Caught this over at Hip Hop Is Read

The passing of Patrick Wayne Swayze is of significance if not for his role as a successful actor and choreographer, but for the courage of his long-fought battle against an aggressive case of Stage IV pancreatic cancer. He catapulted to stardom with his Golden Globe-nominated performance in Dirty Dancing, and later appeared alongside Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg in the 1990 film Ghost. But Swayze didn’t just make an impact in the world of cinema. His unintended influence on hip hop culture can not be understated and mustn’t be undervalued. The term “Swayze” (and, as a nod to his film, “going ‘Ghost’”) became popular in the early ‘90’s, employed as a synonym for “leaving”, “going” or “disappearing”. Like much of the slang to emerge from pop culture of the last twenty years or so, this term was berthed from the hip hop lexicon, featured within the rhymes of notable emcees. Below I’ve included a selection of some of my favorite “Swayze” quotables. Feel free to contribute in the comments section:

Reach for the pistol and you're crazy/

Try to blast and I'll be swinging that ass like Patrick Swayze/

- Kool G Rap; “The Symphony Part II”

I'm sick, insane crazy, Driving Miss Daisy/

Out her fuckin’ mind now I got mine I'm Swayze/

- Method Man; “Bring the Pain”

You got me strung like I'm young and it's crazy/

You're making me nervous, I don't deserve this, I'm Swayze/

- CL Smooth; “Searching”

The n****s went wild, the hoes went crazy/

We dropped the microphone, then we Swayze/

- E-Swift; “Can’t Tell Me Shit”

I try to stay aware of the drama, it's crazy/

Plus, see I got to tell your mama that I'm Swayze/

- Dres (of Black Sheep); “Who’s Next?”

Then he was Swayze, the shot must’ve dazed me/

Thug's selling drug, busting slugs, but he ain't crazy/

- Big Noyd; “Right Back at You”

But now I'm Swayze, ghost, the rap host/

Who rip shows, from coast to coast/

- PMD; “It’s Going Down”

After it’s all said and done though, Biggie had the best “Swayze” quotes:

Lick your toes, bitch? Fuck no, you must be crazy/

Squirt in your face and then I'm Swayze/

- The Notorious B.I.G.; “Big Booty Hoes” & “Bust a Nut”

Commitments, I'm Swayze, no time for the ill shit/

Rest with the n****s on that real blood-spill shit/

- The Notorious B.I.G.; “Let Me Get Down” & “Living the Life”

That's why I bust back, it don't phase me/

When he drop, take his glock, and I'm Swayze/

- The Notorious B.I.G.; “Runnin’” & “Runnin’ (Dying to Live)”

Michael Jackson THIS IS IT Trailer

2009-09-14T13:07:00.001-04:00

This looks pretty badass
Michael Jackson's This Is It in HD

Jim Carroll Dead at 60

2009-09-14T11:25:00.001-04:00

Although the most heavily chronicled years of his life are filled with drug abuse, heartache and exact opposite of anything resembling a role model, Jim Carroll also crawled out of addiction and fashioned himself into an acclaimed writer and punk music pioneer and the subject of an excellent film which helped boost the acting credentials of a young Leonardo DiCaprio. The Basketball Diaries author was 60.

Positivity from the VMAs (F@*k Kanye-Gate, get over it)

2009-09-14T01:05:00.002-04:00

Positive -Lil' Mama... damn.

Tell me Ye don't sound like a Facebook poster at 4 AM, haha

2009-09-14T00:14:00.000-04:00

Here is Kanye's Blog apology to Taylor Swift (oh and screw the haters booing Kanye at show's end, when he first said B had a great video, everyone cheered him...just saying PEWN PEWN PEWN get back gimme room room room)

"I'm so sorry to Taylor Swift and her fans and her mom. I spoke to her mother right after and she said the same thing my mother would've said. She is very talented! I like the lyrics about being a cheerleader and she's in the bleachers! I'm in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment! Beyonce's video was the best of this decade!!! I'm sorry to my fans if I let you guys down!!! I'm sorry to my friends at MTV.

I will apologize to Taylor 2mrw (tomorrow). Welcome to the real world!!! Everybody wanna boo me but I'm a fan of real pop culture! No disrespect but we watchin' (watching) the show at the crib right now cause...well you know!!! I'm still happy for Taylor!!! Booyaa. You are very very talented. I gave my award to Outkast when they deserved it over me. That's what it is! I'm not crazy yall (y'all), I'm just real. Sorry for that! I really feel bad for Taylor and I'm sincerely sorry!!! Much respect!!!"

Sneak Peek at the New Season of the Office!

2009-09-12T10:09:00.000-04:00

Never Forget

2009-09-11T11:15:00.000-04:00

Eight years ago, on an ordinary Tuesday morning, nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the deadliest attack on American soil in our history.

It was an event that forever changed the life of this city. And it was a tragedy that will be forever seared in the consciousness of our nation.

Every year on this day, we are all New Yorkers.

We pause to remember the victims, to grieve with the families and friends of those who died, and to honor the heroes of that day and each day since who have sacrificed to save lives and serve their country.

We will never forget the images of planes vanishing into buildings; of billowing smoke rolling down the streets of Manhattan; of photos hung by the families of the missing.

We will never forget the rage and aching sadness we felt.

And we will never forget the feeling that we had lost something else: a sense of safety as we went about our daily lives.

The memory of those images and that vulnerability reminds us of the real and present danger posed by violent extremists who would use terrorism against Americans at home and around the world.

As President, my greatest responsibility is the security of the American people. It is the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning. It's the last thing I think about when I go to sleep at night.

That responsibility is the heart of the policies my administration has put in place.

No one can guarantee that there will never be another attack; but what I can guarantee - what I can promise - is that we will do everything within our power to reduce the likelihood of an attack, and that I will not hesitate to do what it takes to defend America.

That is why we are providing the necessary resources and strategies to take the fight to the extremists who attacked us on 9/11 and who have found safe haven in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

We are investing in the 21st century military and intelligence capabilities that will allow us to stay one step ahead of our enemies, including increasing the size of the Army and Marine Corps.

And we have renewed our commitment to non-proliferation to prevent deadly weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists, launching an effort to secure all loose nuclear weapons and material around the world within four years.

We are also better protecting our border and increasing our preparedness for any future attack or natural disaster. We are building new partnerships around the world to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Al Qaeda and its allies.

We have renewed American diplomacy so that we can once again lead the world to meet the threats we face. And in the policies and principles that guide our efforts, we are reaffirming a simple truth: that our strength as a nation comes not only from the might of our military, but also the power of our fundamental values.

Indeed, amid the carnage and heartbreak of that tragic day in September, we also experienced a profound sense of community and witnessed a vivid display of those values, as first responders raced toward chaos, as Americans lined up to donate blood, as young people signed up to serve their country - as old divides seemed to fade away and America stood as one.

Now, eight years later, it is that sense of common purpose we must recapture. That begins by remaining vigilant, by putting in place the policies that will best protect our security, by ensuring access to monitoring and treatment for the rescuers, as well as residents, workers and students, made sick by the toxic dust and debris that filled the air after the attacks, and by supporting the men and women in uniform who take risks and make extraordinary sacrifices to keep us safe.

But it does not end there.

That is why we are marking this Sept. 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. On this day, and every day, it is incumbent on each of us to uphold those ideals that our enemies were - and are - so eager to destroy.

To serve others and give back to our communities.

To respect our differences and to value what we share.

To remember that even when we disagree, and disagree strongly, that we are all Americans - that we are all striving to leave for our children a safer and more perfect union.

On this Sept. 11, as we reflect on this painful tragedy, let us also recommit ourselves to this historic task.

-President Barack Obama in NY Daily News

Art Thursday

2009-09-10T20:14:00.000-04:00

This is a sketch done by Andy Warhol and Basquiat

Annie Leibovitz: Sopranos Family Portrait (Here's to Annie not losing the rights to her work)

SNL Breeding Funny For 35 Years

2009-09-09T23:11:00.002-04:00

Jobs is back on the Job. Pretty Cool, huh?

2009-09-09T22:51:00.000-04:00

Joe Wilson

2009-09-09T22:31:00.001-04:00

Hater. Pewn, Pewn, Pewn.

Bet Obama was hummin this in his head when he yelled "LIE!"

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is number one on Itunes

2009-09-09T22:24:00.000-04:00

Via The Rap Up

Birth of Cool

2009-09-09T22:14:00.002-04:00

Must See NYC

2009-09-09T22:14:00.000-04:00

Here's David Letterman in 1980 back when he was in Conan/Fallon's spot:

Good luck in England, Nichole! Watch out for those soccer fans, they crazy.

2009-09-04T15:38:00.000-04:00

Art Thursday (Belated)

2009-09-04T14:54:00.000-04:00

Was late. Here's Three. Enjoy

Roc Nation? Kevin Liles leaves WMG

2009-09-04T14:22:00.000-04:00

Via Variety

Kevin Liles, who maintains a close relationship with Jay-Z (among other members of the rap/hip-hop community) is ankling Warner Music Group to pursue entreprenurial ventures. Sounds like BS to me, I think Lies will end up moving over to Roc Nation or striking some sort of deal with S dot. What do you think?

Rest In Peace, Michael.

2009-09-04T00:05:00.001-04:00

Scorsese + HBO = Greatness

2009-09-02T17:29:00.000-04:00

Via Jon and Dark Horizons

HBO has given the greenlight to 11 episodes of the period drama "Boardwalk Empire" saysVariety.

Terence Winter ("The Sopranos") created the series which revolves around the life of 1920s Atlantic City bigwig Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi"), a man said to be "equal parts politician and gangster".

Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Dabney Coleman and Stephen Graham will star in the series which begins production later this Fall in New York City for airing next year..

Scorsese directed the pilot and will serve as executive producer on the series.

Paris Photos from LIFE magazine

2009-09-02T14:25:00.000-04:00

Must See NYC

2009-09-02T14:21:00.002-04:00

This week's subject is a young Michael Jackson, Dancin' Machine days...relaxing in his hotel and taking snapshots of the big city

"This is Sinatra at the Opera, Bring a Blonde"

2009-09-01T14:21:00.000-04:00

Chris Martin playing piano on Dead Presidents with Nas and Jay-z

2009-08-31T23:46:00.002-04:00

Need I SAY MORE? AND YOU SAY NEW YORK CITY!

Disney Buys Marvel

2009-08-31T12:42:00.000-04:00

According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney has agreed to a cash purchase of Marvel for $4 billion dollars. I wonder if this means that live action Marvel films will still be the movie Disney makes, or if they will start to transition certain comics into Pixar films. The possibilities are pretty much limitless right now.

Oasis is Splitsville

2009-08-31T12:27:00.000-04:00

Via Variety.com

British group fail to take the stage after 'altercation' -- Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher says he's leaving the British pop band because he can't work "a day longer" with his brother Liam.

Getting their Mad Men on...

2009-08-31T11:19:00.002-04:00

A Dedication to Monday

2009-08-31T10:44:00.001-04:00

205th Street, Hollis, Queens is renamed Run DMC JMJ Way

2009-08-30T20:23:00.000-04:00

JAM
MASTER
JAY

R.I.P. DJ A.M.

2009-08-28T23:45:00.000-04:00

Terrible news.

R.I.P. Reading Rainbow

2009-08-28T18:31:00.000-04:00

If it wasn't enough that Michael Jackson passed away this year (and believe me that was enough for the next decade, thanks), another piece of my childhood died as Reading Rainbow aired its last episode today. I mean, really?!? 80's babies everywhere pour out a little liquor.

BREAKING NEWS: Michael Jackson's death ruled a HOMICIDE

2009-08-28T15:19:00.002-04:00

From USA Today.com

The Los Angeles County coroner says Michael Jackson's death was a homicide primarily caused by two drugs.

In a statement released Friday, the coroner said the cause of death was acute intoxication from the anesthetic propofol. Other sedatives contributed to the death, most notably lorazepam.

The coroner did not release Jackson's full autopsy report, citing an ongoing security hold at the request of Los Angeles authorities.

Dr. Conrad Murray, the pop star's personal physician, told police he gave Jackson propofol the morning of June 25 after a series of sedatives failed to help Jackson sleep. Murray is the target of what police term a manslaughter investigation.

The 50-year-old Jackson died June 25 in Los Angeles.

Showtime: Magic Johnson's Top 10 Assists (HD)

2009-08-28T15:07:00.001-04:00

Magic speaks for himself.

Video: J. Cole-Simba

2009-08-28T12:34:00.000-04:00

I like the way BBGun uses a steady cam shot the whole time. Pretty sweet video that probably cost nothing to make.

Things that make you go PAUSE...

2009-08-28T12:26:00.001-04:00

So every Friday I will post a clip of something that warranted the use of everyone's favorite low-key call out "...Pause." This week's winner is Spike Lee getting paused by a host on MSG.

@ .22

Inception Trailer

2009-08-27T22:25:00.000-04:00

Here is the sick teaser trailer for Inception, the new Christopher Nolan ("The Dark Knight") film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It looks pretty sick.

DAY MAN!

2009-08-27T18:25:00.000-04:00

Tickets go on sale tomorrow!

The Nightman Cometh, LIVE in Philadelphia

Cosign: St. Ides

2009-08-27T17:29:00.000-04:00

I'm gonna cosign this blog post title: St. Ides Ads > New Rap
I'm just saying I'd rather put these on in the car in place of half the garbage out there:

Promo ads for St. Ides by Rakim, EPMD, Ice Cube and more

OFF THAT Unkut.com

Art Thursday

2009-08-27T17:19:00.000-04:00

So, every Thursday I am going to feature photos of two pieces of art that I found and thought were interesting. Lemme know if you want to see anything in particular:

This week's picks are:

A New Era in hats started by Spike Lee

2009-08-27T17:04:00.000-04:00

So I was checking out this article on the New Era hat company in The New York Times. The general tone of the article was pretty somber, due to the economy... but there was some interesting stuff in there. I'll give you the Reader's Digest version:

New Era makes 72,000 hats a week or 7 every minute
Sales are down even for Yankees has
The Yankees logo takes 2,688 stitches/Florida Marlins takes 10,966
Spike Lee started the trend of multicolored team hats when he called New Era for a red Yankee hat in 1996, rocked the shit out of it and the world has never been the same again (Papoose, Pa-Poose)

Full article is here if you wanna check it out: Baseball Cap Maker Adjusts to Fit the Times

Wal-Mart's finest

2009-08-27T16:54:00.000-04:00

Hey everybody, got linked to this off Facebook and I have to admit its pretty hilarious haha. You all know you've seen these people at your local Wal-Mart. I mean there are two mullets in this picture below, TWO:

Wal-Mart at its best

Bad ass picture

2009-08-26T20:41:00.000-04:00

Had to repost this pic from Billy

Ah 70's New York. Bronx is Burning mannnnn

Drake-Forever (feat. Lil Wayne, Eminem, Kanye West)

2009-08-26T20:16:00.000-04:00

OFF THAT JIMMY/AUBREY DRIZZY DRAKE

Good to hear Kanye off that Auto-Tune lately, Weezy too. Sorry bout the Tags. Thanks Nah Right?

Forever

Michael Jackson- Human Nature

2009-08-26T18:31:00.001-04:00

Human Nature is my favorite Michael Jackson song. It's such a great song musically, sometimes lost in the shuffle of monster hits on Thriller. In addition, the video is sick in its 80's cartoonish style. I feel like I'm watching Reading Rainbow or something (What up, LeVar?) Of course if you know me at all, there will be a lot more MJ posts coming... as I was out of the blog game when all that terrible shit went down in June. For now, just kick back and enjoy:

Must See NYC

2009-08-26T15:26:00.001-04:00

Each Wednesday, I will feature a rare picture of a celebrity in New York City. Most of these photos will be of great people before they became great, venturing out into Gotham for their first bite of real life.

This week's subject: