Friday, February 29, 2008

Video: Joe Budden - Talk To Em


From the new Come Up DVD.

via 2Dopeboyz

Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige - You’re Welcome (Tags)

Produced by Swizz Beatz.

Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige - You’re Welcome (UHTN Tags)

Courtesy of Lowkey 

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

the cool kids

“Action Figures” is quite different for past tracks we have heard from these guys. Different beat, harder lyrics but still the great music. I must admit personally this is an instant favorite and proof that these guys are capable of far more than what we have heard thus far. Alright enough dick riding for now!





TO DOWNLOAD>>>ACTION FIGURES

Saturday, February 16, 2008

GET YO MIND RIGHT

I'm 200+ Posts Deep And I'm a Continue To Do So. 
3 Months Strong

KID ROBOT

Brand new heat from Kid Robot.
And we all know how quick this ish sells out.
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Lookin’ for a hat or two?

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Awwww man. There are a few words to describe how crazy this new Kid Robot line is. Makes you think about Kanye West’s album cover design. Tee’z to die for, and hats to cry for. Should I even ask you to check it out?

Info.Image: Goliath

X Games’ X-Boy

The X-Boy

Does it suffice to say that this lil’ figure sittin’ 6.25″ off the ground is the mascot for ESPN’s X Games? Well, close enough. Already receiving notoriety thanks to the makers over at Thunderdog, technically, off the books, he hasn’t even dropped yet. Quantity is only 500, so fans longing for X Game paraphernalia should definitely stay on lock for his anticipated drop. Price is up in the air, but from over here, X-Boy clearly marks the spot.   

Info.Image: Vinyl Pulse

MAGIC at a glance.

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Another “Magic Madness” week has come and gone! Here’s a couple pictures of our home away from home.









CROOKS & CASTLES BLOG

Friday, February 15, 2008

Video: Jim Jones’ Harlem’s American Gangster Video Shoot

BIG L (R.I.P.) - PUT IT ON

It's been 9 years today since his tragic death. Check out the 1994 video from this influential Harlem rapper...^^
Katt Williams - American Hustle {Full)

Too Funny !!
Katt Williams - The Pimp Chronicles {Full)

Try Not To Piss On Yourself Enjoy.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

DJ Scoob Doo - Street Religion 2
Download Mixtape Click>> 1 attachment (Torrent)
DISNEY BLOCK 28 x NEW ERA x SPAN OF SUNSET @ Magic Tradeshow
DISNEY’s BLOCK 28 project continues with new styles of NEW ERA 59Fifty caps and artist inspired tees. Their booth at the Magic Tradeshow showcased past and upcoming products from the conceptual line. The vision continues in 2008 with works by AROE, CHAZ BOJORQUEZ, EWOK, RIME, SUIKO and TENGA. Artist MEAR ONE did a live painting session at the BLOCK 28 booth Tuesday and Wedsday. Pictured here is a new SPAN OF SUNSET package which features a rip stop fabric cap, with a satin lining and embroidered with a Mickey themed graphic accompanied by a vinyl figure interpretation of the mouse himself. The pack will be limited to 500 pieces and available Mid April. Also pictured in this post, is the re-release of the popular Blue version.
LOVE IT!!
I'M IN LOVE



What Else Can I Say I Love Girls And Sneakers I Love It!!!...SHE'S MINEZZ

MySpace Comments
This Is Better Than Kanye's

I HAVE TO ADMIT COLIN MONROES VERSION OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS VIDEO IS WAY BETTER THAN KANYE'S OWN VIDEO FOR HIS OWN SINGLE AND I KNOW THEY TOOK A PART OUT OF A JAMES BOND MOVIE BUT KANYE'S VIDEO BUDGET LOOKS LIKE IT DIDNT TAKE MUCH MONEY OR TIME TO MAKE THE VIDEO ADDING TO THAT THEY ACTUALLY SHOT 3 VERSIONS AND SCRAPPED THE OTHER 2 I CAN'T COMPLAIN ABOUT RITA G. THO.
ANYWAY I HAD TO RE-POST THIS VIDEO ITS CRACK!!
RITA G. (Girl From Kanyes New Video)

In case you were wondering who the chick is in Kanye West’s new “Flashing Lights” video bashing him with the shovel, here she is, Rita G. Rita is so popular that she sells used thongs on the internet:


Worn Undies with my personal scent - Only $24.95!
I’ve lost count of all the
emails saying ‘I would pay any amount of money for the g-string right off your
butt’. Well, here’s your chance. I will wear each pair of panties long enough to
transfer my ‘natural’ scent, but these are limited, not mass-produced. So order
them now. I might not be offering that many of them!

That’s hilarious.
Click here to check out Rita in Kanye’s new joint that just premiered yesterday. Hit Rita and her dirty drawls up Here.

She's Also A Playboy Model!

I JUST GOT ONE WORD TO SAY...DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kanye West - Hey Mama (Grammy Remix)

Considering all the Kanye talk thats been going on…

Download Click>>>Kanye West - Hey Mama (Grammy Remix)

DJ Skee and DJ Reflex world premier via eskay

Kanye West - Flashing Lights

The whole dilemma with this video is out of hand. This isn’t a “preview”, “teaser”, “First in a series” or “a promo spot”. This is the OFFICIAL video.

The screenshot Kanye posted on his blog isn’t seen in this video because it’s not from this video. There were multiple versions shot. This is the one he went with. From what we heard, the other versions have been scrapped. Whether they’ll ever eventually leak, who knows.
That said, this video is crack.


Shut up and enjoy!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

ASHANTI - THE WAY THAT I LOVE YOU

THIS IS KIND OF HOT.
KANYE WEST - FLASHING LIGHTS
{Teaser} {Not Full Version}
Nicki Minaj (Feat. Lil Wayne) - High As A Kite
[Hip Hop's Hottest Female/Male Alliance]

GIRL IS GIVING REMY MA A RUN FOR HER MONEY.
MY RIVAL IS RAPPIN NOW WUT YA THINK?
video
UPPER PLAYGROUND x NEW ERA
UPPER PLAYGROUND’s booth at the Magic Tradeshow was stocked with their NEW ERA 59Fifty program. UP has heavily promoted their collaborations with contemporary artists, which has resulted in some very unique products. Pictured in this post are styles that will be dropping throughout 2008 in association with FIFTY24SF GALLERY including designs from artists SAM FLORES, DORA DRIMALAS and others. True to their aesthetic, the choices of materials, graphics and colorways keeps the variety of choices high and the quality first rate.













Tuesday, February 12, 2008

OBAMA AIR FORCE ONES

Here is a unique pair of Air Force Ones with Barack Obama and his sayings “Change” and “Yes We Can”. Real talk, these kicks are pretty fresh. Soon Barack will be flying high in the real Air Force One.
Click here to check out the artist’s Myspace page
Daft Punk



I MIGHT NEED TO GET A T-SHIRT WITH THIS PICTURE ON IT.
Erykah Badu - "Honey" Video

Classic albums. Great concept.

The animated version of Erykah Badu's "Honey" Video. Believe it or not, this song was produced by 9th Wonder.
KANYE WEST GRAMMYS PICS ((20+Good Quality))HE KILLED IT









He Deserved The Best Album Award In All Genres Not Just Rap.



I Can't Believe They Started To Play The Rap It Up Music During His Acceptance Speech While Speaking About His Moms.
THIS IS ARTI have to be honest, I sometimes get tired or bored with your “run of the mill” art exhibits — so its always refreshing to walk in to an exhibition and immediately see some natural talent. Thats what happened when I went to check out ‘Heavyweights’ latest art collective at fifity24sf Gallery in SF. I saw some amazing pieces… check it out>>








These Pillows Are Wicked



ALIFE Spring 2008 Footwear Collection

Alife just dropped the new Spring 2008 Footwear Collection at all Alife stores and select boutiques around the world. Alife has transformed themselves from being a premier apparel brand into a full fledged clothing and sneaker line. The sneakers feature basic silhouettes, taking quality into mind and focusing on differentiating their shoes through use of materials and colors. The new models include Alife Public Outrage, Alife Chaser and the Alife Kennedy High. The Alife Everybody Mid and High gets a new blast of colors and materials. Look for the collection at Alife and select boutiques now.

ALIFE NYC158 Rivington Street Map
New York, NY 10002
TEL #: 212-375-8116
ALIFE LA451 North Fairfax Avenue Map
Los Angeles, CA 90036
TEL #: 323-655-2093
ALIFE Vancouver350 Water Street Map
Vancouver, BC Canada
TEL #: 604-685-6400
Telephone orders accepted. Domestic and International Shipping available.
Grown Man Kicks
In a slightly different style than the normal dunks, bapestas, and bball kicks that we keep blog-worthy, there are also some nice sneakers that can still be worn in the workplace, aka grown man kicks.In celebration of their flagship in NYC on 13th st., Y-3 is releasing this pair that are fitting called "Nice To Meet You
Really slick and sublte uses of various materials, as well as the world known I <3>
A Bathing Ape Tailored Tee
Saw the crewneck version of this in the Bape catalogue a while ago and instantly liked it. (however the crewneck version i still prefer to the tee)

It might seem simple but you've gotta picture it with a hoodie or jacket over it for the full effect :)
just dropped in Japan so look for it in BWS NY in a week or so.
or just cop at cliffedge now!
Estelle Ft. Kanye West - American Boy



Love this Song.
UNDERCOVER x SANRIO HELLO KITTY MEDICOM TOY
Undercover has gotten together with Sanrio for a special Hello Kitty collaboration. Medicom Toy will produce the collaboration and the project between the three companies includes an Undercover x Sanrio x Medicom Toy Hello Kitty figure in addition to a keychain. Three different Hello Kitty figures will be available including a Black and White Hello Kitty, a faceless Hello Kitty, and lastly a ribbon face Hello Kitty. The figures and keychains will be released at the Undercover store, select Sanrio stores, as well as the 1/6 計画 store starting February 24th. Via Honeyee

PUMA x No Mas La Editions
PUMA and No Mas team up again with 4 new versions of the PUMA X No Mas First Rounds. These limited edition hi tops further celebrate last year’s exhibition “The Lottery“, which explored the ups and downs of Professional Basketball’s draft. The new executions take inspiration from the teams that have been impacted by it’s unpredictability.
The first is an LA inspired shoe that draws from the strong legacy of the Lakers. With high lights including black leather with purple embroidered lottery balls, three sets of laces with “No Mas” on the lace tips and the outsole. A very limited number of pairs will drop exclusively at UNDEFEATED Las Vegas, at noon, February 13th. Just in time for those who will be attending MAGIC.

UNDEFEATED LV
4480 South Paradise Rd #400
Las Vegas NV
702.732.0019







SUPRA FOOTWEAR - FEBRUARY RELEASES
Supra’s Footwear line has grown from one or two models to a line of many, and all of them are unique in their own way, thus separating the line from your regular line of sneakers from all those big name brands. Supra focuses on the silhouette of the shoe as well as the smaller details in addition to coming up with dope materials and colors, which are carefully placed on each model. Here are two new releases from the Supra line, one being the Supra Vaider in Burgandy Red and Gold, which is the remodeled vulcanized version of the Supra Raider. The second release is the Supra Cuban, a classic slip-on with an added twist, available in White and Black; this slip-on isn’t your average slip-on as it features removable tongue flap and a suede upper with hits of croc leather.
via Sneaker News


Air Jordan Cool Grey Spizikes
Last summer, shots of Michael Jordan wearing Cool Grey Spizikes first surfaced.
MJ has long been known for wearing Jordan products in public occasions early and that has been great for us wishing to look forward to new Jordan products.

Today we have now received some catalog photos as well as a “coming soon” nod from a shop with a tight Jordan connection,
Opium in Paris. This shop was one of the Top 23 international stores and underwent a complete facelift for the special release.
Back to the Cool Grey Spizikes.

Back to the Cool Grey Spizikes. At this point we do not have any details on release date, availability, or pricing, but we will keep you posted. Heads up thanks to Hotsexy19 @ NikeTalk.
BE THE JUDGE...




PLAY ON PLAYA

JAY-Z PULLS RIHANNA TO THE SIDE FOR GRAMMYS HUG?I DON'T KNOW ITS DOES LOOK LIKE SOME TENSION WAS SPARKED ANYWAY THIS IS REPORTED BY MEDIAFAKEOUT SO YOU BE THE JUDGE

February 12, 2008. There were fireworks at the Grammy's afterparty at Los Angeles steakhouse STK. According to one of MediaTakeOut.com's spies Jay Z confronted Rihanna about the infamous hug - and then all hell broke loose. Here is our insider's eyewitness account:

I saw Jay Z and Rihanna arguing. I couldn't hear what it was about, but it must have had something to do with her hugging him when she won [the Grammy}.

Jay Z was trying to be really cool about it, but Rihanna got all loud and dramatic. She was like, "I didn't mean to embarrass you ... Why are you saying that to me." And she said it so loud that people around could hear.

Everyone went over to see what was going on and the paparazzi started taking pics of the two of them. All I saw was Jay Z putting his head down and looking like "What is this [EXPLETIVE] doing to me.

I didn't see Jay Z say another word to her all night. And believe me, I was watching them. I bet you Jay Z wished he never made Rihanna his jump off.

Oh and BTW you were right about Rihanna and Chris Brown they are definitely dating. They even left together.

The above photo was reportedly taken during the argument. And check out the below video of Rihanna winning the Grammy - and hugging incident that caused all the problems




KANYE WEST - FLASHING LIGHTS SCREEN SHOTS

B.E.T. SUPPOSEDLY IS PREMIERING THE FLASHING LIGHTS VIDEO SO BE ON THE WATCH OUT TODAY OR WEDNESDAY
RIHANNA IN A CAR ACCIDENT
Don’t worry, she wasn’t hurt:

Grammy winner Rihanna was involved in a car accident last night following the awards ceremony where she took home a Grammy for Rap/Sung Collaboration for her hit song, “Umbrella.”

Rihanna was inside her car outside the Island Def Jam party when another vehicle rammed into it. Fortunately no one was injured.

We’re just glad there wasn’t any Hollyweird DUI sh*t added to this story.
Source
THE AWARD WINNERS

Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Faheem Najm aka T-Pain, Chaka Khan, Lupe Fiasco, Jill Scott, Rihanna, among others were all winners last night at the 2008 Grammy Awards.

Amy Winehouse was the biggest winner of the night. She better get her ass together quick, because with her track record of rocks there won’t be any Grammy’s period for her next year.
Check out the list of winners right about now…

Album of the Year

WINNER: Herbie Hancock - River: The Joni Letters

Record of the Year

WINNER: Amy Winehouse - “Rehab”

Song of the Year

WINNER: Amy Winehouse - “Rehab”
Best New Artist

WINNER: Amy Winehouse

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

WINNER: Amy Winehouse - “Rehab”

Best Pop Vocal Album

WINNER: Back to Black - Amy Winehouse

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance

WINNER: “No One”-Alicia Keys

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance

WINNER: “Future Baby Mama”-Prince

Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals

WINNER: “Disrespectful”-Chaka Khan (featuring Mary J. Blige)

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance

WINNER: “In My Songs”-Gerald Levert

Best Urban/Alternative Performance

WINNER: “Daydreamin’ “-Lupe Fiasco (featuring Jill Scott)

Best R&B Song

WINNER: “No One”-Dirty Harry, Kerry Brothers & Alicia Keys, songwriters (Alicia Keys)

Best R&B Album

WINNER: Funk This-Chaka Khan

Best Contemporary R&B Album

WINNER: Because of You-Ne-Yo

Best Rap Solo Performance

WINNER: “Stronger”-Kanye West

Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group

WINNER: “Southside”-Common (featuring Kanye West)

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

WINNER: “Umbrella”-Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z)

Best Rap Song

WINNER: “Good Life”-Aldrin Davis, Mike Dean, Faheem Najm & Kanye West, songwriters (J. Ingram & Q. Jones, songwriters) (Kanye West [featuring T-Pain])

Best Rap Album

WINNER: Graduation-Kanye West

Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

WINNER: “Love You I Do” (From “Dreamgirls”)-Siedah Garrett & Henry Krieger, songwriters (Jennifer Hudson)

Best Spoken Word Album

WINNER:Barack Obama-”The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream”
Via MTV

KELIS AND SERENA LOOK VERY NICE
VARIOUS PICS OF THE GRAMMYS AFTER PARTY PARTICIPANTS













DO YOU THINK HE WAS WILDIN??

Nas is Nas so i have nuffin negative to say.
BEYONCE LOOKING BEAUTIFUL



Beyonce Performed alongside her long time idol Tina Turner and B is looking quite nice & thick again
GLOW IN THE DARK
The ever creative Kanye West gave a glow-in-the-dark performance tonight, and had a “Kanye” moment when accepting his award for Best Rap Album:

“It feels good to be home. A lot of people said hip hop is dead, but that was just Nas. And Common, you can’t drop an album the same year as me. Come on - you gonna play music on me? I appreciate all the support and all the prayers. It would be good taste to stop the music there. I appreciate everything and I know you are really proud of me right now and I know you wouldn’t want me to stop and you’d want me to be the number one artist in the world. And Mamma, all I’m gonna do is keep making you proud. We won this.”
His performance was one of the best ones all night…he had the whole audience getting teary-eyed with his tribute to his mother.


R.I.P. Dr. Donda West

KANYE AIN'T PLAYING CAN'T WAIT FOR THE TOUR.
WHY USHER WHY? C'MON PIMPIN


One of R&B's Biggest Hoes is whipped by a 38 year old woman sad to say it. Atleast they look like a happy couple but damn WTF I hope dat pussy is worth it all.
JAY-Z AND AKON

Like always Jay-Z got the swag down I see Akon got swag to but I've heard a few of my peoples calling this pic Joe Camel & Blue Man...LMAO
THE-DREAM AT THE GRAMMYS
SHE LOOK AITE...I'LL HIT IT

I SEE MY DEW THE-DREAM PIMPIN BUT AIN'T HE STILL LEGALLY MARRIED TO NIVEA? I HEARD THE NEWS THERES CURRENTLY GONNA GET DIVORCED...I AIN'T MAD THO HIS DATE WAS THE GIRL WHO WAS IN HIS FALSETTO VIDEO :)



The-Dream - Falsetto

NIVEA
NIVEA & THE-DREAM

SOME OF THE MAIN LADIES OF THE NIGHT
Both ladies Were looking right at the grammys but damn is it just me or alicia look a bit pale?
IS THAT WHO I THINK IT IS?
I See WHITNEY HOUSTON Is off rocks...yes i said OFF Rocks! hope for her best with the speedy recovery to rebuild her singing career.
Rihanna & Chris Brown At Attendence At The Pre-Grammy Party
Forehead or not I still think Rihanna is the Baddest Chick in the Game.
WHAT YOU THINK? THERE'S A RUMOR GOING ON THERE A COUPLE I THINK THEY JUST FRIENDS...IF THEY ARE A COUPLE GOOD LUCK.

?????
ASHANTI LOOKING GOOD
The Grammy’s are tonight and we got you covered. Here is Ashanti and Nia Long at The Clive Davis Pre-Grammy party that took place in Beverly Hills.
Kanye West - Stronger (Live at 50th Grammy)
Kanye Almost Made Me Tear

R.I.P. TO KANYE'S MOMS...

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

HEY YA ALL...I KNOW I HAVEN'T POSTED AS MUCH AS USUAL BECAUSE NOT JUST HAVE I BEEN BIZY BUT AS WELL THE MAC PROBOOK IS AT THE REPAIR FACILITY...I'M A COME BACK...AND HARDER THAN EVER!!! WATCH IT!!