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ART/TATTOO: Ink Stories 1: Daniel Ronson (VIDEO)
May 17, 2012INK STORIES is a series of short documentaries about tattoo artists and those inspired by the aesthetic. The series starts with Ronnie, a young, passionate and talented squire learning the ropes - what better way to start a series than looking at the...
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MUSIC: Agartha Audio & Taiyamo Denku – Unhandled Crossings
May 17, 2012Quadrofiendia, the full length project from Producer Agartha Audio and MC Taiyamo Denku drops June 19th via Uncommon Records. In the meantime, check out the first banger from the release, Unhandled Crossings.
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MUSIC:1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – What The Streets Want (Bonus Track)
May 16, 2012Statik & Termanology’s 2012 LP will be released on 5-22-2012. Enjoy this bonus track from the release.
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STYLE & MUSIC: Pokket GmbH – The Pokket Mixer (DJ MIXER)
May 14, 2012Dope new mixer from Berlin-based company Pokket GmbH. The Pokket Mixer is a small DJ mixer that allows you to connect any devices that play mp3s - from laptops, to phones, iPods, etc. – there just has to be a headset output. Once connected to your...
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ART & LIFE: Syrian Graffiti Artist, Defiant Until Death
May 14, 2012Via NPR: They called him "the spray man" for his graffiti that appeared all over the Syrian capital of Damascus. But in truth, 23-year-old Nour Hatem Zahra was an activist like any other activist. He started protesting in Syria last spring. Back...
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MUSIC: Knightstalker ft. Rasco – The Seriousness
May 8, 2012Given the positive feedback to Knightstalker’s “Knighttime” album (released in February 2012), the MC has decided to liberate another cut...
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MUSIC: 2Win – ‘Imagine,’ hosted by DJ Scream (MIXTAPE)
May 7, 2012
2Win presents his new mixtape IMAGINE hosted by DJ Scream, featuring production from the likes of Drumma Boy, Lex Lugar and Ke on Da Track and others. Tracklist and download link after the jump!
STYLE: New Balance 999 “South Beach” Custom
May 4, 2012Very nice. PMK wastes no time with the New Balance 999 “South Beach” Custom. Designed for Emery Jones, the pair features Wolf grey suede and mesh dress the majority of the upper, with mint candy and pink flash trim playing second fiddle on the laces,...
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STYLE: Brooklyn Nets Official Gear
May 3, 2012Can't even lie, definitely feeling some of these pieces. Available now from the official online store, the team has already produced a wide range of gear and merchandise for those...
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STYLE: New Era Zodiac Collection
April 30, 2012Interesting concept, and a lot of these feature really dope designs. New Era is releasing a new Zodiac line of its popular fitted 59FIFTY caps, featuring oversized astrology symbols in white on the front, the constellation marking on the...
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MUSIC: Statik Selektah & Lord Sear – Open Bar Classics V.3: New Jack Swing (MIX)
April 27, 2012
Just in time for the weekend, Statik Selektah & Lord Sear drop part three in their Open Bar Classics series, this time rocking that New Jack Swing. Download link after the jump! Teddy Riley would be proud...
STYLE/MUSIC: Stussy X Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L – Shoot To Kill’ Mix
April 25, 2012For 30+ years, the Stussy brand has found inspiration at the intersection of numerous cultures and genres. One of the cross sections of that influence is where hip-hop and reggae meet. ‘Shoot To Kill’ is an hour long mix which showcases...
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MUSIC: Chuuwee – Crown Me King (MIXTAPE)
April 24, 2012Chuuwee has dropped his highly anticipated “Crown Me King” mixtape, also presenting a Caligraphi media mini movie short “Scribe”, a spoken word piece taken from the “Crown Me King” album. Chuuwee's debut LP “Wild Style” will be...
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MUSIC: Jaecyn Bayne ft. Canibus – Bis & Bayne
April 23, 2012This is a serious banger - the final leak from Jaecyn Bayne’s Audio Therapy, “Bis & Bayne,” f/ Canibus until after street date. Signed to renowned Jazz label “Owl Studios”, Jaecyn Bayne’s debut LP, Audio Therapy, is slated for a 4-24-2012...
MoreMUSIC: #OWS Hip Hop Anthem: Occupation Freedom, Ground Zero & The Global Block (VIDEO)
Oct 11th
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MUSIC: Kidz In The Hall ft. David Banner & Bun B – Pour It Up (P.imp C.up)
Oct 11th
Naledge & Double-0′s latest featuring southern greats David Banner and Bun B. Pour It Up is off Kidz In The Hall’s upcoming LP, Occasion, in stores November 22nd on Duck Down Music.
Kidz In The Hall “Pour It Up (P.imp C.up)” feat. David Banner & Bun B by duckdown
LIFE: Karmaloop TV Interviews Ski Beatz (VIDEO)
Oct 9th
Karmaloop TV got with Ski Beatz to check out his studio and talk about how he got into production, started working with Jay-Z and more. Peep him rocking the Portland fitted. Nice, go #PDX.
MUSIC: Meyhem Lauren Live at Webster Hall (VIDEO)
Oct 9th
We don’t usually post performance clips given the recording quality, but this one is pretty damn dope and definitely worth checking out. Watch as Meyhem Lauren and The Outdoorsmen rock NYC’s legendary Webster Hall.
ART: Steven Lopez – Midtown Mural (VIDEO)
Oct 9th
Mural – Steven Lopez www.ikeepmoving.com
Music – Saturn Movement feat. Steve White by DJ Drez and Trae Sevn
LIFE: Jesse Ventura Attends Occupy Protest (VIDEO)
Oct 9th
There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution – John Adams
Get em’ Jesse.
LIFE: US Wins 2011 DMC DJ World Championship
Oct 9th
Very nice – DJ Vajra, from Denver, Colorado was crowned DMC World Champion for 2011. For those not up on the challenge, for 27 years, the DMC competition has brought together the finest DJs from across the globe, for two days of turntable terror. Other performances on the night included The X-Ecutioners, previous DMC winner DJ Switch, and Nathan “Flutebox” Lee. What’s new this year, is that for the first time, the competition allowed DJs to use the software program, Serato. Click through for a clip of the champ in action More >
MUSIC: D.M.P. – We Ain’t Playin
Oct 8th
D.M.P. (Durte Muzik Prahdukshun) is Nottz’s group, comprised of Virginia-based emcees Bigshot Manceeni, Cutlass Reid, Khizman, Starboy, Ivory Keyes and Boogie. Unsurprisingly, Nottz handles production on this joint, which comes off the group’s upcoming project. Click through for a bonus the video to Ball Game More >
