Jib Jab's "Never A Year Like '09" Viral Recap

This is pretty cool.

Abbey Lee Kershaw for Muse Magazine

Spotted at my boy's. The fashion and photography going hand in hand here is impeccable and right up my alley. Not to mention the pretty tits of course.

more here

Table & Tennis Design by Ryan Vanderbilt

Real talk, Ping-Pong is one of my favorite pastimes although I never get to play. This would be nice in the new office..

Contact my man ryan.vanderbilt@gmail.com  to buy one.

Nation of NahRight Talks Drake x Jay-Z Collabo

I respect the nigga Nation. We've got into it before and settled our differences. Not only does he do great things for NR but he now runs his own site, itsthecalm.com -

This Drake/ Hov shit sounds bananas.

*Nike Air Zoom Toki*

More great sneakers for 2010. I know what I'm talking about, fuck with me.

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Bleek is Dropping "The Process" March 23rd.

I'm actually really excited about this. I think it's an incredible look for some reason. Call me crazy but I think Bleek and behind him, Jay-Z , are up to something.

The New York Times "The Decade in Film Style"

Showcasing some of my favourite films of the last 10 years. Lost In Translation is fantastic.

Read here

Steve & Co. Brown Cashmere Slippers

These are dope haha, after Christmas and I'm already back on my expensive accessories shit. Handmade in Italy of course.

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ill Staple Design

This is dope. Made by this guy.

*New Video* This Is It - Michael Jackson (Directed by Spike Lee)

This is just a bunch of nice footage that probably has never seen the light of the day until now. Unearthed by one of the greats, Spike Lee. Gone, but never ever forgotten Mike.

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 15 *Happy Holidays From Us And Our Extended Family*

This is hardly an episode haha. We set up the camera at the end of the Holiday Office party the Spek boys threw, gave a couple of directions out for a few key players and boom ! Episode 15 haha. Anyway I'm sad to say the time has come our 2 week run must come to an end. This right here is our last Holiday Short and although we'll be gone for a while I assure you in the new year we'll back bigger and better in every way. I'd like very much at this point to extend a huge shout and thank you to Hot Mop Films for letting me stretch my artistic film side a little bit. They exercised a great deal of trust in a rapper to deliver the goods and I hope I did them proud. Those are some fierce workers over there at the Mop and tough critics but I got them to share their wealth of knowledge with the kid and they always had a spot for me in the office. All in all, it was a great campaign and I hope you'd agree. Peace for now !

Once again, if you'd like to read about we were doing, you can check out the official Press Release here

Watch the last Episode 14 "Nice Guys Finish.. In Jail" / Watch Episode 13 "Snowbrawl" / Watch Episode 12 "A Destroy & Rebuild Christmas" / Watch Episode 11 "Apre-She-Ated" / Watch Episode 10 "Stizzi & Tig" / Watch Episode 9 "Early Morning Dance-Off" / Watch Episode 8 "Rudolf (a real catchy cover)" / Watch Episode 7 "A Dredful Muggin" / Watch Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

Merry Christmas From All Of Mine To All Of Yours

I'm with the famo all day, getting better (I've been pretty sick the last 24 hours) but I just wanted to wish everybody a very merry Christmas and happy day, weekend, all that.  I wish to God there wasn't people alone today, hungry somewhere. I always feel weird about just how much we take for granted. We are so blessed. My brothers hooked it up, my beautiful girl, my Momma, my friends.. I'm surrounded by love today and I wish the same happiness on you and yours. Thanks for rocking with a nigga.

Darvin Silva's New Years Eve Party

There's a lot of speculation going on here with this event but my brother Darvin cleared it all up for me. There is  a $100 price tag on the night which me and the boys found hilarious because we don't pay for anything but drinks when we go to our peoples events. Turns out that $100 pricetag means business. Full open-bar, appetizers all night, champaign toasts, breakfast buffets and the best damn DJ on the east coast spinning that dope shit.

Check with Darvin Silva's personal blog for more info.

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

This is great man. Love to hear these guys are working together. J Cole is the fuckin' future man. Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek’s Revolutions Per Minute drops in February.

Listen/Download Just Begun - Talib Kweli x Jay Electronica x J Cole x Mos Def

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 14 *Nice Guys Finish.. in Jail*

Filming this was a great time and actually the last one we were all together on the streets just getting it in. Our friend Lauren even stopped by and got to be in it twice, as a confused passer-by and then well, you'll see haha. This is also the first time we have a bit of an alternative ending after the logo comes in. It happened on the spot, in one take and if I had left the audio in,  you'd hear us dying of laughter. Huge shout to North 4th and everybody involved who helped make this possible.

14 down, 1 to go ! Read the official Press Release here

Also, don't forget to watch the last Episode 13 "Snowbrawl" / Watch Episode 12 "A Destroy & Rebuild Christmas" / Watch Episode 11 "Apre-She-Ated" / Watch Episode 10 "Stizzi & Tig" / Watch Episode 9 "Early Morning Dance-Off" / Watch Episode 8 "Rudolf (a real catchy cover)" / Watch Episode 7 "A Dredful Muggin" / Watch Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

The Trials of the Hardest-Working Man in Hip-Hop by The New York Times

Sometimes, I can't front, I love how people outside this culture report upon Wayne's world haha. I mean, it's not like I know niggas just like boy but I definitely can feel how he likes to move. On Twitter someone was talking about how tight Wayne runs his camp, how hard he makes them Young Money kids work, and how good he treats them and I believe it. In his own words, the thing that attracts him the most to an artist is "work ethic". That's good to hear.

Read the full article here

San Francisco 1958, 16mm

I absolutely love stuff like this. There's so much to learn here. The color, the careful shooting. It's Jeff Altman's Grandfather both in front, and behind the camera here and the 16mm film was hand spliced. So ill. You can check out Jeff's other work here.

Kanye West for Bape Spring 2010 Collection

Anything 'Ye drops right now is like crack in the street. That's what's so ill about doing something over the top and disappearing. I'm not sure how you still feel but we really miss him over here. The new music coming from this guy is probably gonna hit so hard oh my God. Here, Bape gives us a somewhat toned-down Spring look I'm really, really into. From these shots here it looks like I might even have to cop a couple jawns next year. I never said that about anything Bape in my life.

more here

*Bape looking crazy in 2010*

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 13 *Snowbrawl*

Chris Daddy we're not running out of ideas !!! hahahaha we're having a blast over here that's what we're having. Of course, it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt, thrown around, pummeled in the face with snow, starts bleeding etc. Welcome to the Hot Mop Lifestyle !

ohhh shit 13 down, 2 to go ! Read about what we're doing here in the official Press Release

Also, don't forget to watch the last Episode 12 "A Destroy & Rebuild Christmas" / Watch Episode 11 "Apre-She-Ated" / Watch Episode 10 "Stizzi & Tig" / Watch Episode 9 "Early Morning Dance-Off" / Watch Episode 8 "Rudolf (a real catchy cover)" / Watch Episode 7 "A Dredful Muggin" / Watch Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

Jeezy - 4 My Town (Freestyle)

You never really know with these freestyle joints but Jeezy strrrooonnng on this. You can tell my nigga ready to get back out there with his TM103 joint coming soon.

Listen/Download 4 My Town (Freestyle) - Young Jeezy

Salute NahRight

Tara Reid For Playboy

I'm not gonna be posting this kinda stuff soon so enjoy it while you can. I used to really like this girl, now nothing. I don't think she looks hot at all, scary even. It's sad when to maintain the lifestyle you've been accustomed you do whatever it takes. She says something about always being this wild girl and blah blah some other words and nonsense and I'm hungry, bye.

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*this one isn't too bad*

*The Excellent New* Jay-Z Feat. Mr. Hudson *Video* Forever Young

I can't front I never liked this song much, I felt the verses could have been stronger but as a video, this is gorgeous man. Shot like those Levi's commercials I like, showing different stages of beautiful forever youth around the world. I'm so happy Hov keeps Blueprint 3 moving the way he is. What an album at this stage in his career. So ill. Do enjoy.

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 12 *A Destroy & Rebuild Christmas*

Friends of mine have become friends of Dred, while friends of Dred have become friends of mine ! As it should be. My man ___ and my nigga 2esae help us out here with a solid rendition of a Christmas classic. For all those watching who have no idea who these kids are, just know, they are famous in New York City and certain parts of the world. Famous kids. The art is real. It's theirs and it's for sale downtown where my boys hang out a few days a week and make a couple grand. Check out Hop Mop for Dred's take. We hope everybody's having a safe and dope holiday season ! Much love.

12 down, 3 to go ! Read about what we're doing here in the official Press Release

Also, don't forget to watch the last Episode 11 "Apre-She-Ated" / Watch Episode 10 "Stizzi & Tig" / Watch Episode 9 "Early Morning Dance-Off" / Watch Episode 8 "Rudolf (a real catchy cover)" / Watch Episode 7 "A Dredful Muggin" / Watch Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

Jay Electronica's "Dear Moleskin" Alternative Preview Version

I didn't report on this the last time it dropped in slightly different version, but now I'm a tad bit more interested. Like I said in my last Jay post, this guy has a serious buzz about him and I feel he's talented and original enough to really make good in this game. I bet I could tell you exactly what's holding him back. Himself. I know dudes like this all too well. See above, just how different Jay Electronica really is.

James Franco On SNL Making Out w/ Dudes

hahaha I'm only posting this because when I worked at that coffee shop, there was a time Franco was coming in everyday and he's just the most regular, no frills, dirty, tight jeans wearing sonavabitch you'd expect him to be. This is funny as fuck.

Limited Hype's Holiday Buying Guide 2009

I love these guys and I cosign almost everything on their list. If you're in this entertainment industry, this new year, dress like the money you'd like to be making. Simple as that.

Limited Hype

Mos Def Joins The Gorillaz, Talks To Semtex

This is pretty crazy. The Gorillaz are already an outrageously good band who make incredible albums with a few keys guests we've come to expect. This can be huge. I love where music is going.

Cory Gunz Kills This HipHopBeef Freestyle

This is like some really, really stupid shit right here. The boy Cory Cunz absolutely murders 5 minutes of your time. I usually don't post these types of things but this is special.

Like Father, Like Son..

Nothing but a cool pic for the Holidays. I must admit I can't wait for a baby t..

Rest In Peace Brittany Murphy

I'm not gonna act like I was the biggest fan but it's still sad when you hear someone with so much life about her and so young pass away. The New York Times report that it was of "natural causes" but that doesn't seem plausible at all. Especially in Hollywood. Someone on Twitter said something like "I don't know what people don't understand. Abuse drugs and you will die, simple". I agree man this is bullshit. RIP to babygirl.

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 11 *Apre-She-Ated*

Here's a nice, sweet new episode fit for a snowy Sunday. We appreciate all the support. Happy Holidays from myself and all the Hot Mop kids.

11 down, 4 to go ! Read about what were doing here in the official Press Release

Also, don't forget to watch the last Episode 10 "Stizzi & Tig" / Watch Episode 9 "Early Morning Dance-Off" / Watch Episode 8 "Rudolf (a real catchy cover)" / Watch Episode 7 "A Dredful Muggin" / Watch Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

Alicia Keys On David Letterman

With a beautiful introduction by David Letterman, one of the most talented performers of our generation, Ms. Alicia Keys performs her own rendition of Empire State Of Mind Part II. Go get 'em girl !

Shady Claus Holiday Promos

These don't have anything on our joints. Still though, it reminded me of what we're up to. Looks like they're really working this Relapse: Refill Album.

*Bonus* I stopped by Em's Northpole the other day and we took this.

Do you.

"At 94, She's the Hot New Thing in Painting" - The New York Times

People like this inspire me to death. Fun fact, my mother sent me this article and it was quite compelling. Thanks Mom. The New York Times interviews a woman by the name of Carmen Herrera, who for 6 decades has painted completely alone in the privacy of her own home. At 89 she sold her first painting and now at 94, she's finally being recognized by the Art world. She's being called a "pioneer" and a very important figure by those who study her "remarkably monumental, iconic paintings". I love her attitude so much. “I do it because I have to do it; it’s a compulsion that also gives me pleasure,” she said of painting. “I never in my life had any idea of money and I thought fame was a very vulgar thing. So I just worked and waited. And at the end of my life, I’m getting a lot of recognition, to my amazement and my pleasure, actually.”

Read the full article here

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 10 *Stizzi & Tig*

My new favorite ! Literally running on empty yesterday me and Dred ran around the world getting err done. Along our travels we stopped into a new tattoo shop and future offices of entrepreneurs /slash/ muuhhfuckin' famous kids Stizzi & Tig. Pretty bitches walking around smoking bogies, getting painted on? Sure. Day in the life baby. Dred and Tig have been brothers for years and it's nice to see everybody grow up, work hard for good things to come. Check Hot Mop and read from the horses mouth the kind of relationship these guys had. Thanks again my niggas !

*Can't forget, peace to Willa for letting us paint and film her pretty ass.

10 down, 5 to go ! If you'd like to know more about what we're doing, read the official Press Release here.

Watch the last Episode "Early Morning Dance-Off" / Watch Episode 8 "Rudolf (a real catchy cover)" / Watch Episode 7 "A Dredful Muggin" / Watch Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

Jeff Staple Brings Home A Gorgeous Matte Black Citizen

In homie's own words; Gangsta matte black stealth bomber style Citizen watch. Photos do not do this watch justice. That entire black face is a sick liquid crystal display. Yeah, what he said. This watch is gorgeous and #Iwantalltheallblackwatchesintheworld - 


Check out Jeff Staple here

Spek Holiday Party/Poker Night

Unlike most company parties, from what I know, nobody had any regrettable, drunk sex. Although Ronin was looking at me weird all night. All in all, I had almost all my best friends in the room, I won with the chicken salad I brought, I lost $5 in a couple of disorganized, hennessy fueled poker games and then stayed awhile with PM and the Hot Mop boys when everybody left, worked till 6 in the morning and broke night to come into Fort Greene. We even got to shoot a special short with everybody in the room involved. More on that to come. Long live office parties !

Foot The Coacher Arctic Shoes

These are so dope. To be worn with many good pieces such as khaki corduroy's for instance. The Japanese mid-boot is all me.

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Have you heard about "Ataque de Pánico! (Panic Attack!)"?

Throughout my travels through the vast internets, from time to time I come across slightly more interesting things, than say, an expensive pair  of gorgeous New Balance sneakers. Believe it or not my Aunt put me on to this and it's incredible. Thanks Mariela ! In short, a Producer in Uraguay made a $300 film, put it on YouTube, and in 2 days he had a $30 Million dollar Hollywood contract for a feature. If you see the 4 minute clip, you'll understand why.

Read more here

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 9 *Early Morning Dance-Off*

We. shot. 4. new. Shorts. today. Get ready. Like Ronin said, this is merely a reenactment of something that really happened early one morning on the way out of the shower. I'm not afraid to admit it, I dance with my friends as much as I can. Someone told me once these things keep you young. What's funny is that as we were filming this, we couldn't stop laughing and I think just the overall sentiment is like seriously, what the fuck are we doing with our lives? Hahahaha thanks for coming along with us. Happy Holidays friends !

9 down, 6 to go ! Read more about what we're doing here in the official Press Release

Also, don't cut yourself short..

Watch the last Episode 8 "Rudolf (a real catchy cover)" / Watch Episode 7 "A Dredful Muggin" / Watch Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

Buy Jay Electronica's "Exhibit C" Right Now

This guy's got something. For a while now too but I must admit, ever since I saw him jump out Puff's toy truck in Miami with slippers and socks on I've been checking for Jay. He rhymes are so solid and no nonsense you just know if someone would actually go about this project seriously it could be something great. Just Blaze produced this and it's worth your $1 dollar.

Buy Exhibit C - Jay Electronica (Produced by Just Blaze)

50 Cent does "Gangsta's Delight" For Myspace

I'm feeling this. As much that's said about the nigga and his moves I still think he's one of our best. Plus I must say I like the way this is shot.

Rosa Acosta x King Magazine Cover

I have nothing to show you but this, no interview, no other pics, nothing. Live with it.

*New Video* Rihanna x Jeezy "Hard"

Rihanna too gorgeous for words. We need more pics babygirl, lose your blackberry again this Christmas.

Tapestry Sneakers by Emma Sulzer

40 hours, 15 separate pieces. ILL shit.

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Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 8 *Rudolf (a real catchy remix)*

First let me apologize for posting this late. Verizon blows and we're assed out in the office. Forget about that now, for this is indeed a special one my friends. Very, very good brother of mine, singer-songwriter ME along with the incomparable Will Divide come together to form "a real catchy name". More from them shortly, stay tuned. This is their rendition of the classic Christmas song Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer and when I tell you my boys did it up, they really fucking did it up. In about 2 hours, Rudolf was officially a different, more messed up reindeer than he's ever been haha.

*Fun Fact* This is officially "a real catchy name's" public debut. Although us in the crew have known for years what these guys can do, the public has yet to see anything until today. Hot Mop Films have a special write up from ME himself. Do enjoy and happy holidays !

8 down, 6 to go ! Read about what we're doing in the full Press Release here

Watch the last Episode 7 "A Dredful Muggin" / Watch Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

Raekwon Performs Catalina On Jimmy Fallon

Everybody kills this. Raekwon is my favorite rapper.

*Green Lantern Presents* Raekwon x Styles P x CNN "Empire State Of Mind (Remix)"

This is great man but Raekwon's verse murks these other niggas my bad.

*Don't be afraid to check it out, it sounds different.

Listen/Download Empire State Of Mind (Remix) - Raekwon x Styles P x CNN (Produced by Green Lantern)

Fitted Hawaii x Element “Kaholo” Sneaker

Let's be clear. I'm not really feeling the sneaker design here but rather the concept behind the photography. How dope is that? I've never seen anything like that and it makes me think of this idea I have for an interview I might get done in early 2010 hmm.. scheming.. Good job boys !

Maybe you look like the sneaker, if so check them out here

Chase N. Cashe x Vibe Magazine Interview (Producer of "Drop The World")

Lemme just give you a little bit of a back story from my world. A couple months ago I started following a shit talking producer on Twitter named Chase N. Cashe after downloading his excellent, free instrumental album LOVend . I liked his style and almost immediately started writing to one of the beats off that album (yet to come) - I hit him up to compliment him, tell him I have a joint coming produced by him and he's such a cool guy it took many , many times of trying for him to finally acknowledge me. Muuhhfucka. Anyway, I kinda feel niggas like that, I get it. There's a lot of cornballs sending tweets out. He doesn't know me from anywhere, cool. Anyway, let's cut to the chase (ha !) - homie, along with Hit Boy  just produced what, to me, is an incredible record off Lil Wayne's leaked Rebirth which features a standout performance from Eminem. I believe the song, Drop The World is just the beginning of hits coming from the talented producers and I like how I saw that shit coming a mile away.

Read the Vibe Interview here

*Stay tuned for T.Shirt x Chase N. Cashe's L.A. Love Affair coming soon. Watch a trailer for the record here.

*One more thing, Chase recently sent out a tweet talking about how he only does what he does to promote his personal artists. That's so muuhhfuckin' real and exactly what the fuck I'm talking about.

Erykah Badu Listening Session At Dame's DD172 w/ Creative Control TV

Must. Get. To. DD172 in the new year. These guys are doing some incredible stuff and I wish to be down.

CreativeControl.TV

Who are Sleigh Bells?

Go ahead and file this under Stuff To Read/Stuff To Learn. I wish I had a concrete answer for you yet as of late I'm still taking it all in myself. All I know is they're a 2 person band gaining some incredible buzz and these types of things intrigue the shit out of me. So here, for all my unsigned friends and family, for all us talented nobodies, let's do some homework.

Read the New York Times Interview / Webster Hall Review and if you want, check their Myspace

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 7 *A Dredful Mugging*

Ha ! Now this one is one of my favorites. My man Deepak Shakur really came through on this one and pulled off a great performance. At first I was little nervous about shooting it and wasn't sure I wasn't gonna be able to capture it like I had first envisioned but the guys really just did great jobs and Cisco letting us use a beautifully lit Verbo really put the icing on the cake. We had some funny ideas for what to call it, the guys at Hot Mop Films let a couple slip. Peace for now !

7 down, 8 more to go ! Read more about what were doing in the official Press Release here.

Watch the last Episode 6 "www.illrapper.com" / Watch Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

*ILL MUSIC* Yelawolf - Box Chevy Part 2

This shit is crazy right here. Hands down one of the dopest songs of the year. It took me while but I got my hands on the official record for our enjoyment. Damn Dred, presents for you two nights in a row haha. Yelawolf has been getting a lot of buzz recently off his single with Juelz Santana and tracks with Bun and Raekwon and all that. I first heard about him months ago on NahRight and then again over in Rik Cordero's home. The kid is bananas. Somebody holla at him for me.

Listen/Download Box Chevy Part 2 - Yelawolf  *Also, check the ill video for this record that started my three day search to begin with.

Lucky by Yibi Hu

Just watch this it's breathtaking. Stop motion at it's finest.

Yibi

Play Clothes One Year Anniversary Tee

As far as rappers street brands go, The Clipse Play Clothes has to be my favorite one. I can't vouch for fit and quality of make since I don't yet own a piece but with this anniversary tee I might just hook myself up for Christmas.

It dropped today at noon o' clock here

Nina Sky x MadeMe x Nasty Ones Present "Beats & Brands"

My friends over here throw a nice, fly shin-dig. If you're in or around town this Friday stop through for a drink and a sexual harassment charge or something.

Nasty Ones NYC

The Complex Holiday Soundboard

I love this. Whoever came up with this and got it done is the man. (Or the woman) Make sure your internet game is good money and click on the different faces for the audio clips.

GQ x Rihanna Interview "Good Girl Gone Badass"

Check out the pics if you don't care about reading a word. I, however shall read later.

GQ x Ri

Uh-Oh ! Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode 6 *www.illrapper.com* featuring T.Shirt

Hahaha here's my special, tailored-fit holiday short in the series I'm doing for Hot Mop Films. You know we had to get a little creative for mine so I figured why not just go all the way literal and let the people know exactly what time it is ha ! Shout to Jazz Jazz who shot this thing up and Lanalana who lent her warm home to the occasion.

Remember, one a day until Christmas ! There's 9 more on the way, stay tuned. To read more about what we're doing check the full Press Release here.

Watch the last Episode 5 "Ronin vs. Tree" / Watch Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

*Incredible Music* LIL WAYNE x EMINEM "Drop The World"

Oh. My. God. This song is crack. Who says Rebirth is gonna be garbage? This song is incredible.

Listen Download Drop The World - Lil Wayne feat. Eminem Produced by Chase & Cashe (what!) I follow these guys on Twitter for a while now. No wonder the muuhhfucka is so cocky haha. This is a banger my God.

much props to Low

The perfect gift for the Gambling-Ass Spek Boys by Louis Vuitton

My guys over at Spek Studios started playing poker every week so what better gift for the holidays then a special-order Casino Trunk from Louis Vuitton. Yo Ren ! Will Poke play now?

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*New Video* Chris Breezy x Julez Santana "Back To The Crib"

I've been feeling this record for a hot minute now. The video is eh, alright. One thing I will say is Santana is marketable as fuck. Somebody with the right kind of head on their shoulders should take babe-bro straight to the top where he belongs. First, get a very talented couple producers to get behind his sound and coach him in the right direction. Second, get him around more white people doing something other than rap. Watch where i take this mind of mine baby.

Nike x Maharam Horsehair Sneaker Collection

So the story goes, the world's leading textile dude Maharam was commissioned by Nike to do it up using what he considers an unlimited resourse of "Horse hair". Here's a preview of what he did. I think these look incredible but then again, everything blacked out looks incredible to me.

Read more here

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode Five *Ronin Vs. Tree*

This has got to be my favorite one so far. It is so close to how I pictured it initially hahahahaha. I wanted Ro walking in slow motion toward the camera with this huge tree on his arm, set to this famous record. The only thing we did different is get a small baby tree instead of a regualr size one which I think just makes the whole thing even funnier. Ronin is a classically trained actor by the way. He's only toying with his skills. Shout to the  Mop that is Hot !

10 videos to go. Read the full Press Release of what we're doing here.

Watch the last Episode 4 "Sleeping Beauty" / Watch Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, WIth Love"

Lamborghini Ankonian Concept

I kinda wish they would just go and make the cars and buildings and whole damn world like we thought it'd be in 2010, a' la Jetson style. Then again I'm not so sure. All I reall know for sure is if officials at Lambo and designer Slavche Tanevsky have their way and make this a reality, Hov will have one in his next video.

Miss Info Talks To Gucci Mane (and it's really interesting)

These have been up for a while now and to be honest, I really had no interest. Then a couple days ago I checked one out, today another (there's 5 of them). As much of the attention Gucci's getting, and as much as I can't stand dumb rap, I realized the nigga is compelling. A smart brother. Once you get past the thick, southern drawl you get a man, a fighter for his family just like all of us. Maybe you wanna check the fist one out and go from there, maybe not. Do you.

*Hit Lowkey for the other parts.

*New Music* Raekwon - Happy New Year !

This picture is the business right here. The record too. Man, I was just thinking how this nigga came back out this year and just killed it, made an incredible album, toured, got money, even more respect. What a good year for one of my favorite rappers.

Listen/Download Happy New Years - Raekwon

"While eating sweet potato  fries in the cranberry 5"

Hot Mop Holiday Shorts Episode Four *Sleeping Beauty* !

Happy Sunday everybody ! Originally, I wanted Dred in the full pajama set head to toe for this one but then I couldn't find the matching outfit.. ehh I think this works better. All I think about when I see this is one of the takes that didn't make the cut where Ronin wakes the kid up by picking up one of the cookies from the desk and hitting his face dead on. That didn't go over so well hahaha. It was Dred's idea to give this an old film feel to it, I like it ! It's just another sleepless night at the office. Happy Holidays From Hot Mop Films baby !

*Remember, we're giving you a clip a day until Christmas and you can read the full Press Release of what we're doing here.

Watch the last Episode 3 "SHUTtheFUCKUP" feat. The Astor Kings / Watch Episode 2 "Boss Lady Gets Creampied" / Watch Episode 1 "From Ronin, With Love"

*Darvin Silva's Electric City Tonight, Sunday December 13th @ KATRA*

When I tell you my man puts on a show, he really puts on a fucking show. Come finish the decade strong with some of New York's finest baby. Special guest Ferola in the house as well. See you there.

www.DarvinSilva.com

Behind The Scenes w/ The Astor Kings

Earlier today my younger brothers were on a boat docked on the Westside for their first official video shoot. The little fuckers got homie to use the RED camera which by all standards is a beast of a machine. We're all very excited about the project. First single, first video is a big deal. Teary-eyed. Not really haha. Luckily Miss Coolkid herself, Amaya was on set and got some great candids. You may only see two for now.

Check back for more info on The Astor Kings, as we are pretty much the official fansite haha.

*You can also check out what the kids nowadays are calling a "Muxtape" over at www.astorkings.muxtape.com

*Amaya's the pretty one in the middle (in case you were wondering) - follow her on twitter here

Snoop Dogg Performs "I Wanna Rock" Live On Fallon

Feeling this song and performance. Their was a time Snoop was really up there for me. To this day he's got some of my favorite records. Forever a fan big homie.

Malice In Wonderland in stores now.

*Props to Yardster

Will Smith Interviews Barack Obama

 
I can see Will Smith acting haha. Either that or he's really, really inspired. That could be it actually. Obama can definitely talk the talk.


*Part 2*

eYe JUNYA WATANABE COMME des GARCONS x New Balance 576

These are gorgeous. I've been thinking about getting a serious pair of reddish color kicks. Beautiful collaboration from the two brands.

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