I'm An Auntie!!!!

Congrats to my big brother Jimmy!!!
His girl just gave birth to his first child today, it's a girl!!!!

While this is bittersweet, it's a great thing for the fam.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

Max B x Jim Jones' Fiance`? COLD BLOODED!

Jim Jones’ Wife In A Sex Tape?

Aww when friendships go bad. Max B and Jim Jones used to be tighter than super glue however that was a long time ago. The two have been warring over the internet through Youtube style video clips for the past year or so. They accuse each other of everything from swagger jacking to industry blackballing to just plain out being drunk and calling each other faggots. Now though it looks like Max B is trying to pull out his ace card on Jimmy.

Max just released a video with him announcing that soon we will be seeing a sex tape of him and Jim Jones’ fiancé together. Max says the video was recorded while the unknown woman and Jones were together and that he has it on his camera phone. In the video Max appears to be highly intoxicated and is surrounded by goonies such as French Montana and Philly repper Young Chris.

I don’t know about this one. Could Max just have been inspired by the recent 50 Cent chess move of the Brooke tape and wants a little shine or do you think this supposed tape is legit? Check out the vid below and decide for yourself.

Article Link Via 24HourHipHop

I'm Mad At Lupe =[

I thought that with LupE.N.D. getting pushed back, Lupe wasn't still planning on retirement. Unfortunately, that's not so.

At least it will be a good ass album to hold us over for a while.

There's a snippet of him performing the chorus from one of his new songs floating aroung and I'll post that in a little while. I'm just being really lazy right now. Lol.

Here's the article Via XXL Mag

Watch These Banks People!!!

Chase Bank, one of the biggest banks in our little corner of the world,
decided to spring a little fee on credit cards last November.
They ultimately made over $4.4 million on this phony charge they imposed on their customers.



I know not many people pay attention to the news but, with our country in the state it is, keep up with your banks young people!!! That $10 a month charge is prolly your lunch for one day. Lol.

Read more about the charge here

Hemeroscopium House (WTF?!?!?)

Reading up on Sneaker Maniac , I ran across a post about a house, which caught my eye because over there, they only talk about fashion and designer toys. So, I had to look because it had to be interesting... Lol



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KRINK x SneakerFreaker

Not your ordinary graffiti artist,
KR aka Craig Costello is known for his unique style...
Dripping paint on the wall (and various other objects.




Check out the interview SneakerFreaker did with him Here

LV High Top x Kanye West

I personally don't care for the White x Pink ones... But the black ones... I could wear. They come out in June 2009 and you already know they will be a nice amount of change. Start saving hype beasts...






Pics Via SneakerFreaker

My Poetry Blog...

For some odd reason, I don't think I have ever linked back to my poetry/spoken (technically written) word blog.

My other half is Thee Artistic Mentalist.

Check it out sometime. I write whatever I feel like writing on there.
Sometimes it will be serious work, other times it's more like... Practice. Lol

T.I.'s Road To Redemption

At breakfast this morning I had a conversation with my mom and younger sister about the show... and it was pretty interesting to my surprise.

My sister is 14 and attends a school that is fairly mixed with different races. In my opinion, she identifies with white people more than blacks because she was too young to really "grow-up" in the city like I did and, she just always has been that way.

My mom grew up in the city and used to be grimy from what I hear in the streets. Her reputation precedes her... So you can understand what that means... Lol.

My sister said she would never watch the show because she thought it was just a publicity stunt for his court case. In her opinion, he should have done all that on the low, without cameras, if he really meant it.

However, mom and myself don't feel this way [apparently] lol.

For T.I. to really do and say the things he did on the show, he was trying to reach a broader audience. It may not get to all the ones who really need to see it but, I know word of mouth is a motherrrrrrr so it will make its way there eventually. I commend him for putting his more personal business out there for the fans to see, it doesn't happen much in our society. Everybody wants to glorify what being a "gangster" is without showing the possible outcomes of being one. My life has been touched many times by gangbanging and other violent crimes so the show meant a lot to me to see that I'm not the only one going through those things.

Hopefully, when Tip gets released next year, he will be able to continue his work with young people and really set the stage for other entertainers to do so.

And to anybody else who thought the show was a sham... Check this out.

'T.I.'s Road To Redemption' Is 'Life-Changing,' Says Parole Officer

My Man Howie G!!!

I wanna give a shout out to my man Nike.Checks a.k.a. Tilted Tongues b.k.a. Howie G!!!

He just made his blog the other day and, he already doin big things and gettin the hang of it all.

Check out his spot!!!

Tilted Tongues

How Did I Miss This???

I got up this morning looking for all the new music I could find to download (for free of course),
and stumbled upon this video of Asher Roth and The Cool Kids freestyling at the opening for Sk8tique.... This shit is fire. I love my generation!!!



Asher Roth x The Cool Kids Freestyle @ Sk8tique from The Famous Firm on Vimeo.

Courtesy of Yezzir

Something I Forgot...

On Sunday, I went to the cb7tuner.com 2nd Annual Spring Meet in Springfield and Lorton, Virginia.

For those who don't know, a CB7 is a 90-93 Honda Accord. So that's who the meet was primarily for. There were other cars there though. And some were pretty nice...

These are my personal favorites from the meet...

Everybody Else's pics that I took

It was an overall good day with about 4 minor set backs. I met some pretty cool guys from VA who were there. And besides being hungry as shit, everything was perfect. There were a lot of great cars and people. Hopefully, I will have my camera when we go to the next meet so it can get real nasty in that bitch =]

Album Review: Lykke Li

Lykke Li - Youth Novels

I always like to discover new things, even if it's just new to me. From listening to Drake's "So Far Gone" mixtape, I instantly loved the song "Little Bit" which I thought featured her on it. I was wrong... So wrong!!! It's actually a song from this CD which I have fallen in love with.

1. Melodies & Desires - A light intro with very minimal vocals but, the instrumental itself is captivating. I started listening to this while I write because it is so beautiful. When she does speak on this, its like a poem.

2. Dance. Dance. Dance. - A playful simplistic melody with her vocals is cool. The beat is almost kind of African in influence. She has such a different sounding voice, it works very well with the music itself.

3. I'm Good. I'm Gone - A moving on song. It wouldn't be a females CD without one. I actually like it.

4. Let It Fall - Sounds like a filler to me. Still not a bad song though. Not a favorite though.

5. My Love - One of my favorites =] Just listen to it for yourself! They keep this one powerful talking about her feelings towards the person she loves and what the love makes her do.

6. Little Bit - Has an asian influence on the beat, I like this one better than the version with Drake. This is something I can relate to because it's something we all as people go through.

7. Hanging High - Since it comes right after the high energy "Little Bit", it kind of brings you down to your normal self again, sweet melody and beat.

8. This Trumpet In My Head - An instrumental that she kind of speaks over at some point.

9. Complaint Department - Euro-styled beat, this song is how a lot of people feel I'm sure. She makes it clear to whomever that she isn't the complaint department.

10. Breaking It Up - Hip-Hop like, this joint is a break up song for sure.

11. Time Flies - An interesting song, very different from the rest of the CD. It's about the things that happen as time passes.

12. Window Blues - Communication is key according to this powerful song. The lyrics explain it all, she keeps her side open, you keep shutting her out. Plus or minus a few details here and there. Lol

So, to conclude the review,
I give this album....
3 out of 5.

Positives:
Different kind of voice
Not just one style, it kind of varies
The instrumental work is hot

Negatives:
Unlike American singers,
she doesn't do high notes, her singing is slightly mono-ton-ish.

So yeah, that about sums it all up.

Happy Saturday!!!

All week now I have been trying to get some time to sit and listen to my iTunes.
THANK GOD FOR SATURDAY!!!

It's sad when you have almost 10,000 songs in your iTunes and, you haven't listened to more than half...

So today is all about catching up on my music news, releases and, cleaning!!!

I got a couple reviews on some stuff coming up soon. I think I could do that. Yeah... Lmao.

Gucci Mane && DJ Drama Interview

This is the first interview Gucci has done since being released from jail.
Had to post this jont. I like his music. Can't lie. Lol

Dope Ass Throwbacks!

For some reason, I woke up today feeling very... Nostalgic?
Only problem is... I'm def. NOT that old. Lmao.
But today I have been feeling very... 1970, 80, 90 ish.

Maze Ft. Frankie Beverly For The 70's

Before I Let Go - Maze

Stevie Wonder For The 80's

As - Stevie Wonder

Tevin Campbell (Wasn't expecting this right?) For The 90's

Can We Talk - Tevin Campbell


Oh there will be more throwbackingness as the day progresses and I'm still in the house =]

How I'm Feeling These Days

For some reason I just been feeling these dudes heavier than anybody else right now... I think it's because they are finally the rappers who I can relate to.

1. Kid Cudi

2. Charles Hamilton


3. Pacific Division


4. Mickey Factz


5. Asher Roth

Up && At Em!

It's early as shit in LoserLand... And I'm still trying to figure out why I'm up at 8AM... Well since I'm here, might as well post this video of B. Chase && King battling.

B.Chase vs Young King

Nerds Come Out At Night!!!

I, am a nerd. This I know. So with that being said. Brand new Machinima from earlier today =]



Goodnight to all. And to all a goodnight!

My Horoscope For Today...

Oh how accurate a little Facebook application can be... Scary almost...

"If you can avoid traveling or going out it may be for the best. You are impatient, distracted and cranky on the road. Your mind is working through facts, figures, numbers and ideas when you should be fully present driving on the road. You may have to re-edit your paperwork again."

It's weird because earlier I didn't even leave my house and I didn't feel like texting or talking to anyone. My brother was even agitating me, and he didn't do anything =\. Today is one of those days where I just want to catch up on my music && vibe out and shit... It's really weird though, because I have been thinking about how much money I want to spend on my Spring wardrobe this year, what kind of car I want to buy, and even what I want to do with this car when I get it!!! My mind is so busy it's like when I lay down to sleep, it doesn't stop running. As the days get longer, I become more in tune with myself. I see myself maturing and it's really scary. Damn, I'm actually getting old =\

It's Over!!! Oh No They Didn't!!!

I just realized how angry I am... The L Word is over!!!

I loved the show because it was so truthful in its portrayals of lesbians. Drama and all.

Somebody killed Jenny and I'm gonna find out who... One of these days anyway =\

So yeah, goodbye L Word!!!

Nike X Lance Armstrong: Stages Collection

Saw this on Yezzir and liked the dunks =]

iBreath

So… Apple has done something that will make me want some more new shit….

I present… The “iBreath”.

It takes your BAC (blood alcohol concentration) and lets you know when your drunk… Not bad eh? It also has a FM Transmitter on it so you can listen to the radio in your drunkness =]. It’s $80 so if you think you will need it. Cop that. I might get one as soon as I get a iPod Touch…

Beautiful Music

So Talib Kweli just posted this link on his Twitter (yes I follow him), so I had to grab it up.
Last night was The Roots first night of residency at the Highline Ballroom and he performed with them. Video time!!!


Hip-Hop Universal Are you part of this?

So What's The Purpose?

Art Is Life.
Life Is Art.
Fashion, Music, Movies.
Visual, Graphic, And Written.

I Love It All!

So you might catch some left-field kinda shit on here.
Hey, what can I say?
Anyway, the purpose is to keep up on things I, not you, care about.
=]

If you happen to share the same taste and interests as I do,
then you are more than welcome to enjoy and use the information as you please.

Otherwise... Stfu && Leave! Ha.
I can say that, because this is my blog =]

Can't you feel it??? Spring is comnig!!!

By reading the title you should already know what that means!!!
Of course it's almost time to go out and grab the shorts, t-shirts, jackets, sneakers, etc... For Spring time. I started my Spring shopping about two months ago, so I might be a little bit ahead of the game. With that said, check out some pics of things to come...

Converse Skateboarding Chocolate Pack


Sperry Top Sider Authentic Sea Mate


Some 09 Spring stuff by Deluxe


And of course there's more, but it's pretty early in the morning so I'll be back later

Stussy DC? Word.

Stussy DC?
Loving it.
I was on Sneaker Maniac and happened to run across an interview that they did,
thought you guys might be interested.

Check it out here


And some more interesting stuff coming laterrrrrr