The Cool Kids - Freak City + Tacklebox

The Cool Kids Talk 'Tacklebox' from illRoots.com on Vimeo.

The Cool Kids talk new mixtape Tacklebox. The one song that they're hyping up can be heard below. I'm a fan of cool kids, UNI, all them dudes, an they inspire me lightly (when I say lightly I mean I don't jack their swag like other rappers lol) so cheq tha vid/song.

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M.I.A. - Haters

A topic most real people can relate to. Idk why, but something about her is too interesting not to post. 20 bucks to the first person to sample this an make a hot beat for me lol.

M.I.A - Haters by Hypetrak

6FO - Hometown

I love this beat, its too rediculous... dude 6FO an upcoming artist in Jersey/someone you should already know about. His debut mixtape "F*** Being King" goes hard, and you can download it on datpiff.com. Unlike alot of these other rappers, this dude actually does what he says so the vid shows the proof. Support the kidd an cheq tha vid.

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Lil Wayne feat. Nicki Minaj - Knockout

Lil Wayne - New Music - More Music Videos

I feel like this song is annoyingly catchy... but then again, that's how all Lil Wayne songs are. Video 3/4 being released by MTV. Nicki lookin sexy as usual, up until she does that retarded schizo face lol but cheq tha vid.

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Lil Wayne feat. Shanell - Runnin'

Lil Wayne - New Music - More Music Videos

The second video Wayne shot before hittin them bars (not lyrically lol). I'm sorry, I apologize for that horrible joke lol. Anywayz, I like this vid/song, and Shanell on the chorus is too fly, even tho that thing on her face looks type wierd an she got them lil mama nostrils lol cheq the vid.

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T.I. - F@#$ A Mixtape

Hosted by DJ Drama, T.I. is back like he never left. If you download one mixtape this month, it better be this one. Cheq it at datpiff.com.

Source: www.datpiff.com

Red Cafe - No Witnesses

Lyrically, he's trying. Beat wise, he's fire. Def. got some bangers on this one, so cheq it out at datpiff.com. No Witnesses... I like that. lol

Source: www.datpiff.com

M.I.A. Interview with Nylon TV

M.I.A. gives her thoughts on fashion and the state of pop music to Nylon TV. Cheq it.

Source: www.hypetrak.com

Black Milk - Don Cornelius

Black Milk drops a track that didn't make the cut for his upcoming album, but it's still some solid hip-hop. Cheq it below, and cheq his cd Album of the Year when it drops July 27th.

Black Milk - Don Cornelius by Hypetrak

Kid Cudi feat. Chip Tha Ripper & Christian Bale - All Talk

Kid Cudi doesn't want to be left out of the new music this week, and drops his own track called All Talk. Cudi samples “Dance Yrself Clean”, the opening track from LCD Soundsystem’s This Is Happening. I'm a fan (kinda) so cheq it.

KiD CuDi featuring Chip Tha Ripper & Christian Bale – All Talk by Hypetrak

Sony Rollable OLED Screen

Sony unveils it's new flexible OLED display to the masses. The 4.1 inch screen has a resolution of 432 X 240 pixels, which is about the same as a decent cellphone display. This is a major advancement in electronics, and as soon as they can improve the quality of video, expect it to be in everything and everywhere.

Source: www.hypebeast.com

Air Jordan IX Retro Premio Bin 23

I've seen a few pairs of Jordans in the past two days, and these ones are by far the hottest.

Earlier this year, Jordan Brand unveiled its inaugural Premio release with the Air Jordan II. Following up on that effort is an upcoming Air Jordan IX version. Featured in a premium range of leathers, the shoe’s colorway includes white and gold with a red stamp over the heel. The IX’s original debut came while Michael Jordan was away playing baseball and would eventually transcend basketball to become a popular sneaker for various cleated sports. The Air Jordan IX Retro Premio Bin 23 will release on Saturday, May 29th at select retailers across the world and on June 5th in the US.

Cheq out the detail on the seal below. And if you really wanna see the other Jordans I'm talking about, head over to hypebeast.com and look at the firepit ones. I don't like em at all. Jus sayin.



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Kanye West feat. Dwele - Power

I don't know if this is the single that everybody has been hyping up, but it's still a single nonetheless. Kanye teams up with "Flashing Lights partner Dwele for another single destined to be overplayed on every radio station imaginable. Off his highly anticipated album Good A** Job, here is the single Power.

Kanye West featuring Dwele - Power by Hypetrak

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Reflection Eternal - So Good

Now that I've widened the width of my layout, I can post youtube videos as well lol (waits for someone to care...) anywayz, this video was created by Restless Films along with Nah Right for the hip hop super-duo consisting of Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli. Cheq it out. I'm not that much of a fan for the vid, but the song is dope.

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Lil Wayne - Da Da Da

Lil Wayne - New Music - More Music Videos

Video from Wayne off his rock album Rebirth. I respect it, so cheq it. Also, before he got locked up, he shot a bunch of videos, so expect more to come. ~yezzir

Mic Legacy - Police State (Awe Yeah)

Mic Legacy is not a name heard everyday in the realms of Hip Hop, but this Virginia based emcee who terms the moniker “Feed Yo Kids” has created an impressive single here entitled, Police State. The motivation behind the song was a little girl named Aiyana Jones, who tragically made headlines just days ago. This song serves as a message dedicated to her and beyond, check it out.

Mic Legacy - Police State (Awe Yeah) by Hypetrak

Blu - So Perfect (prod. by Exile)

New track from my favorite rapper outta the first freshman class Blu. I'm kinda mad it's not a rapping song. Not that I hate his singing, it's just that after going a while without hearing some neww stuff, I kinda wanted to hear a heavy hitter to get me psyched for whatever he's planning. Oh well, I'm psyched anyway. I'll just listen to this, along with his entire library on my zune till his plans come to fruition. Cheq the song below.

Blu - So Perfect by Hypetrak

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Drake + Jay Z - Light Up

This is one of the most highly anticipated songs off Drake's album Thank Me Later. Featuring Hova, it's exactly what we have come to expect from the young emcee. Like it or not, he's taking over the game. But I STILL can't get over the fact he was on Degrassi lol. Cheq it below.

Drake Featuring Jay-Z - Light Up by Hypetrak

Bouncing Cats Film Trailer

BOUNCING CATS film trailer from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

“Bouncing Cats”, a film by Nabil Elderkin is an inspiring story of one man’s attempt to create a better life for the children of Uganda using the unlikely tool of hip-hop with a focus on b-boy culture and breakdancing. Abraham “Abramz” Tekya’s Breakdance Project Uganda (B.P.U.) is a project that could empower, rehabilitate and heal the community by teaching youth about b-boy culture. The film features narration by Common and interviews with Mos Def, Will-I-Am, and K’Naan.

Cheq the trailer. Cheq when the actual film is out. Looks good.

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Air Jordan CP3.III "Tribute" Pack

The CP3.III pack pays homage to the Air Jordan III and features its signature elephant print and black/white/grey colorways, with the first two complete with red accents throughout. The black edition’s upper utilizes both leather and mesh, while the grey model opts for an all over elephant print upper. The tribute Flip, Bred and True Blue models are each set to released soon.

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Rock The Bells 2010 Lineup (as of 05/25)

These things have a way of changing, but here is the lineup as of now for one of the most highly anticipated shows ever created... tougher than Summer Jam, and just a step down from Woodstock lol.

Wu-Tang Clan
Rakim
KRS-One
Slick Rick
Street Sweeper Social Club
Murs and 9th Wonder
Wiz Khalifa
Clipse
Immortal Technique
Jedi Mind Tricks
Brother Ali
DJ Muggs and Ill Bill
Big Sean
Yelawolf

Source: www.stupiddope.com

Novel - Suspended Animation

Classic mixtape. If dude put out more material, he would be rolling in the money no problem. Lyrics/delivery is something different, so cheq it out.

Source: www.datpiff.com

N.E.R.D. Interview w/ LA Leakers

N.E.R.D Talks New Album & The Game w/ The L.A. Leakers from LaLeakers on Vimeo.

N.E.R.D. talks about their album, their upcoming tours, and working with west coast representative The Game. Cheq tha vid.

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Young Jeezy - D-Boyz

Off that Trap Or Die 2 mixtape, Young Jeezy polished this track up a little, an got rid of the annoying dj voice overs, which means one thing: Album Track. Cheq the song below.

Young Jeezy - D-Boyz by Hypetrak

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T.I. - Yeah Ya Know (Takers)

T.I. has been pretty low key in the game since his release from incarceration, but he doesn't intend to keep it that way. Along with an upcoming movie entitled "Takers", T.I. is also working on his next studio Album King Uncaged. This track is meant to hype you up for both. Although nothing really stands out significantly from this track, he's still knows how to handle himself on a mic. Thank God. Cheq tha track below.

T.I. - Yeah Ya Know (Takers) by Hypetrak

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OriginalFake + Lance Armstrong + Oakley 4th Anniversary Frogskins

Too lazy to type my own lol bout to head out... but cheq what Hypebeast had to say about these freshens.

In a continuation of the OriginalFake 4th anniversary, the latest collaboration item to be unveiled is a limited edition run of Frogskins created in association with Oakley and Lance Armstong. The trademark “XX” motif is replicated over the entirety of the frames which will release only at the OriginalFake Aoyama store in Tokyo on Saturday, May 29th.

Source: www.hypebeast.com

Tyga + Chris Brown - Deuces

Fan of A Fan Deuces Video from Gloob Marketing on Vimeo.

Pretty decent music video for the track "Deuces" off the Fan of a Fan mixtape... one of the tracks I actually liked off it, so I approve. Not saying that the mixtape sucked, but it def. didn't live up to the hype and I'm not a fan of Chris Brown that much anyway. Even before he beat Rhianna lol. Anyway, cheq tha vid.

Source: www.vimeo.com

Tobey Maguire Interviews KAWS

Interesting interview by Tobey Maguire on the artist known as KAWS (not in the pic above lol). The interview starts from his roots in NJ where skateboarding and graffiti were his only interests, all the way up to the plotting of his first solo museum show at the Aldrich. Cheq tha link below for the interview.

Source: http://www.interviewmagazine.com/art/kaws/

UK Graffiti Artist Banksy in NY

Banksy AKA one of the most famous graffiti artists ever, is currently on his North American Tour, and has recently stopped in the Tri-State area to show NY some love. Cheq tha pics below for the works he did in DUMBO, SoHo, Chinatown, Harlem, and Queens.











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Trey Songz feat. Keri Hilson - Yo Side of the Bed (Trailer)

Saw this a while ago, but now that I have a blog I can show yall lol. Trey an Keri team up for the single "Yo Side of the Bed", and judging by the trailer, Miss Keri Babyy is getting her Sanaa Lathan on... I ain't hating on Trey, buh his life is dumb crazyy... getting to kiss my wife... smh. Cheq tha trailer lol.

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Goggles...?

I don't understand what the point of wearing ski goggles is when your not skiing. I mean, even if it was raining or something, I could understand, but when you wear them in the middle of the summer when it's sunny out, you just look stupid. I got two pairs, and I've worn each of them maybe 2x. SMH.

Drake on the cover of BillBoard Magazine

“I know I have a lot of growing up to do, but I guess, unfortunately, people won’t judge me as if this is my first album or my first year in the game. This is a crucial moment for me. It actually feels like my last album, not my first. I’ll be working hard to make sure you remember it. I’ll be in your city, performing all the songs, and hopefully looking at you in your eyes and let you know it’s real out here, man. I’m ready.”

Source: www.piffavenue.com

BTS: Rowan Relief Telethon 2010

RTN behind the Telethon 2010 Rowan Relief Telethon from Michael Stellino on Vimeo.

As some of you should already know, I go to school for Radio/TV/Film, with a concentration in Creative Writing. I was also on the executive board for the 09-10 school year as Special Events Producer. One thing that the station does every year is a live telethon to raise money for a selected organization, this year being The Red Cross. There was a lot of hard work and preparation for this, so here is the behind the scenes look at what goes on at a student run station. Much thanks to Rowan University for providing us with the skills/equipment we needed to pull it off.

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The Roots - Dear God 2.0

The Roots are doing more than just playing for Jimmy Fallon nowadays. They have been hard at work on their highly anticipated 9th studio album entitled How I Got Over. This track, entitled "Dear God 2.0" is a reinterpretation of the Monsters of Folk-song, and Black Thought goes in on the lyrics. Peep the track, courtesy of Hypetrak, and contemplate about some deep ish... lol.

The Roots - Dear God 2.0 by Hypetrak

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Adidas F50 Adizero (WOW)

I love soccer. And as a soccer player, reading about these shoes makes me drool (figuratively, of course.) The Adidas F50 Adizero is the lightest cleat in the world, EVER. Normal boots weigh around 10 oz. These weigh 5.8. I wish you could capitalize numbers, cause that is too impressive. That's lighter than a one subject notebook. I'm pretty sure a hat weighs at least 6 oz.

To keep it light, Adidas got rid of the insole board that normally provides support for the whole shoe, and put in a molded poly-amide outsole they call the "sprint frame." The different creases in the bottom are the difference between what areas stretch and what areas are firm.

Now some people say that the cleat doesn't make the player, the player makes the player. This is somewhat true. But with the world cup around the corner, the cleat WILL make the better player, since they are all good lol.

Source: www.gizmodo.com

OkayPlayer TV: Lupe Fiasco

Sessions with Lupe Fiasco x Okayplayer TV from Evesborough Films on Vimeo.

Lupe talks about the meaning behind the name of his upcoming album "Lasers", his feelings on people leaking his shitaki, the role of fashion in his life/what's going on with his line, his love for Houston, the top emcees list, and the All City Chess Club (aka young money killers lol jk) but the vid is pretty informative on what's goin on with the fresh emcee nowadays. Cheq it out.

Diggy - What They Been Waiting For

Diggy- What They Been Waiting For from philthegod. on Vimeo.

(Relatively) New music from Diggy, the youngest All City Chess Club member. If you don't know about All City Chess Club, cheq the okayplayer tv interview with lupe, and find out like halfway through. Actually, nvm. I'm just gonna do a new post on it. Anyway, the kidd is really makin a name for himself in the genre, so cheq out the vid.

Kanye West album delayed till September

Apparently, Kanye West has delayed the release of his new album Good A** Job until September when it was slated to release next month. This new album will not, and I repeat, WILL NOT be another 808 (even though 808 wasn't bad) but will be returning to real Hip Hop with features ranging from Q-Tip, RZA, and much more. I'm excited, and you should be too. I'm not forcing my excitement on you, I'm just saying that it deserves your excitement as well. Do what you want with your excitement and forget I even said anything about it lol

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Red Flight

Street shot at a GShock press party in London... High Red Flight 45's by Nike. I seen other pics of these and the colors look a little off, as in the red in the pic above is more vibrant than some of the others I've seen, but hey, they still fly.

Source: www.hypebeast.com

Cypress Hill - The Uprising

I don't know why the title is "The Uprising", cause Cypress Hill has been holding it down for Hip Hop ever since insane in the membrane... this new mixtape from them hosted by Peter Rosenberg features artists ranging from Asher Roth to Styles P. Quite a few of the tracks are weed based, which helps me understand alot of the artist choices lol. Either way, it's a sick tape, so cheq it out.

Source: www.datpiff.com

Drake - 9am in Dallas freestyle

Drake - 9am In Dallas Freestyle by Hypetrak

New Freestyle from Drake. Everybody loves the guy, and it's no secret why. But even for you guys who refuse to get on that mainstream bandwagon with everybody else (aka you weren't up on him back when he was first on the rise and now it's too late for you,) should do yourself a favor and cop his album "Thank Me Later" when it comes out. Kidd is too sick... I just cant get over the fact that he was on Degrassi though lol.

Source: www.hypetrak.com

Vado - Large on the streets

VADO "LARGE ON THE STREETS" MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY ARM & WILL PU from FM15 FILMS on Vimeo.

Not exactly my type of hip hop, but there's alotta buzz around this guy Vado outta Harlem, an now I know why. You know how you can listen to a rapper and just tell that they are a real person? This kid is that, so whether or not your into that type of music, the least you can do is respect his grind. Cheq the vid above.

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Givenchy 2010 Fall/Winter Collection: Gold Thorn Necklace

Givenchy is well known for it's accessories, and also for it's subtle religious accents. However, designer Riccardo Tisci decided to kick it up a notch with this gold thorn necklace that seems to be the highlight/the most anticipated item in the collection. Expect this to be around a rapper's neck in the coming months lol.

Source: www.hypebeast.com

Fatlace+Alpinestars Apex Initiative

Quote from HypeBeast

"Alpinestars’ all new Apex Initiative range celebrates its inauguration with a collaborative pair of sneakers with Fatlace. Founded by Mark Arcenal, Fatlace has had a notable association in the automotive world ranging from drifting to kart racing. The Shibuya model features waterproof materials on the upper with a black and blue colorway. Available soon through select Alpinestars Apex Initiative retailers."

All I can say is, I want a pair =]

Source: www.hypebeast.com

Nike SB Dunk High Grand Purple/Black

Flatspot previewed these kicks a while ago, an I might get em. One of the latest from the Nike SB species, the color scheme of grand purple/black with white highlights keeps it simple (unlike most of these fruity loops kicks out nowadays) and yet still stands out royally.

Source: www.flatspot.com/wordpress

M.I.A. - Born Free

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Very interesting music video by artist M.I.A. directed by Romain Gavras. Definitely some political messages going on, as well as a few graphic/nude scenes (not bad tho). This is the type of track I'd speed down the turnpike listening to, but that's just me. Cheq it for yourself.

Source: www.hypetrak.com

Louis Vuitton Must Die

Danish designer Lasse R. Jensen came out with this chain with goldsmith Mikkel Thorson. It's so sick, it's been the background on my computer since April lol. They named it “Louis Vuitton Must Die”, and the piece highlight’s Louis Vuitton’s sig. bleeding in a way that almost makes death look cool.

Source: www.hypebeast.com

Debut

My first official post on blogspot... I don't even know what to say lol... I guess I'll go through all the basics...
The gov't is Josh Howard
The Alias is ShakeSphere, or Shae for short...
Aries in the buildinggg
West Indian blood running through my veins... (big ups to mah west indian massive!)
Currently at Rowan U. for Radio/TV/Film with a concentration in Creative Writing
My cliq includes Shaudy De, Treasure, JJ, Drew aka Nonsense, Doyin aka Lyrical, Manny, Adjee, Kofi, Nikki, Cynthia, Jason, JohnJohn, Kurtis, Kaline, Joe Penn, Fritz, Brian Thomas, Sydarra, Jhassy, Riyadha, Steph, Reggie, Paul Russo, Ray Fox, Ms. Vander Horn, Ms. Stout, Ms. Vogel, Jamal, Jenna, Age, Sean, NatNat, Kirsten, an that's all I can think of rite now lol if I forgot anybody, I'm sorry =/

That took hella thinking to write that btw lol anywayz, I got a mixtape on the way entitled "The Birth of ShakeSphere" and it's fire, so I'll be posting links and what-not, as well as whatever interests me... cheq my old link www.ShakeSphere.ning.com and expect some great things to come from me... ~deuces