The Cool Kids – Freak City + Mixtape download

The Cool Kids Talk ‘Tacklebox’ from illRoots.com on Vimeo.

Illroots caught up with Mikey and Chuck the other night to discuss the new “Tacklebox” project. The mixtape is supposedly going release in full tomorrow @ 5pm according to DJ Sourmilk. Here’s the first leak courtesy of IR produced by Chuck and Old Young.

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Update: and here’s the mixtape
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Editors Pick: Track Of The Week 14

Excuse the delay, no wait, that’s an understatement of an understatement. Editors Pick: Track Of The Week has been on hold for about two weeks and I apologize, a mix of technical difficulties, this, that, and the other. Enough chatter, let’s get into it.

There were so many tracks that I could choose from, now that we are in week 14 of track of the week, which makes this a bit more difficult than past posts. However, I’ve made my decision and had to go along with the Louis Vuitton Don, Kanye West. A sample of King Crimson’s 1969 hit “21st Century Schizoid Man” is very much present, but we all know how Kanye gets down. He can create any genre and different time periods of classics into a classic of the 21st.

This weeks Editor Pick: Track Of The Week belongs to “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele, the first single off of Kanye’s new album “Good Ass Job“. September 2010 is said to be when we can expect Ye’s new album to drop, but you never know. Therefore, the release date is subject to change. Looking forward to the visuals to hit us soon and of course the album. Until then, Enjoy !

Nike Air Max 95 – Comet

I will have these a part of the collection this week. You can believe that! These are one of the best colorways to release. Available @ Finishline.

Royce Da 5’9 – The Bar Exam 3 (The Most Interesting Man)

I like Royce but I wasn’t about to sit here and post a ton of leaks just to turn around a throw the mixtape up. Patients is key

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TRADEMARK – OXYGEN

TRADEMARK – OXYGEN from Creative Control on Vimeo.

First joint off Trademark’s “Issue 2″ Mixtape…Jets Fooo…Video by Creative Control

Nixon Gumball 3000 Rubber Player Watch

I’m sure by now you all now the Gumball 3000 has come to an end but Nixon wants you to remember so in celebration the teamed up with Gumball to present this exclusive piece. Gumball covered 2 continents and crossed 6 countries starting in London and ending in New York City. Nixon was the official timing sponsor of the rally.

Incase Bondi Beach 15” MacBook Sleeve/Slider Case

To celebrate the opening of the new Sydney, Australia store, Incase has themed their latest MacBook Sleeve/Slider Case behind the Bondi Beach with a stylized gradient wave pattern.

Rock the Bells 2010 Line-up Press Conference

May 24th, Guerilla Union hosted the Rock the Bells 2010 Launch Party and Line-up Debut Event which featured Hors d’oeuvres, a press conference, followed by Q & A interviews of everyone on the discussion panel. We were there live via press and got an exclusive insight on what to expect from this years Hip-Hop festival. First, the show will be in 4 cities this year:

Aug. 21 – NOS Events Center – San Bernardino, CA
Aug. 22 – Shoreline Amphitheater – San Francisco, CA
Aug. 28 – Governer’s Island – New York
Aug. 29 – Merriweather Pavilion – Columbia, MD

What you may think is lacking in locations or quantity is made up in acts and quality as GU is making 2010 one of the biggest festivals this year as the following acts will be at this years show(s):

Supernatural – Hosting
DJ Rocky Rock – Hosting

Performing:

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,

To add to the hype GU is having headliners perform their most influential albums in their entirety. Wu-Tang Clan will perform Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers from beginning to end, Rakim is set to perform Paid In Full, his first full-length album with Eric B. Slick Rick will spit his 1989 released, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, and KRS-One will perform all of Criminal Minded.

The online leak claim that ATCQ(A Tribe Called Quest) & Lauryn Hill was promptly addressed. With the show(s) being over 3 months out, It’s way too early to confirm those two acts being incorporated into the line-up.

After all the discussions, press, photos, video, interviews, questions, and networking, it was time to enjoy the show as GU presented the performances and show to the public. We at A07 Entertainment & Media would like to thank the following for letting us cover this event. Here’s a few of the photos from press view.

Thanks:

Yesennia De la Torre – Guerilla Union
Jojo Belisario – Guerilla Union

Boots Riley, RZA, GZA, DJ Muggs, Chang Weisberg, Tom Morello, CROS 1, Yelawolf, Supernatural,

Shoutouts:

CROS 1, DJ Artistic, Christon L, James, Rich Boy, Yelawolf, Yesennia, Jojo

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Rick Ross – The Albert Anastasia EP

Aside from all the tom-foolery this cats presents, I can’t lie his songs are dope and he sells records. Link below

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Wiz Khalifa – The Kid Frankie

He’s at it again with this new video from another ‘Kush & Orange Juice’ Track – ‘The Kid Frankie’

Karmaloop Introduces Plndr.com

The new “consumer grabber” Iv’e been coming across lately is the clever members only sites which allow you to buy at crazy discounts. So the Karmaloop Empire has brung you “PLNDR.com“. When I say crazy I really mean it! Literally 60%-80% each and every time. Look for hook-ups from brands like Crooks & Castles, Freshjive, Hellz Bellz, In4mation, Krew and more. Sales last a few days at a time so make it your duty to check back often.

Join PLNDR here and start getting your gear for the low.

Victory Nightlife House of Blues Block Party

Victory Nightlife is celebrating it’s annual House of Blues Block Party May 30th at, you guessed it, San Diego House of Blues. Tickets can be purchased here.This is the only event I know of out here that when they say will sell out actually does so if want tickets you better get them now.

Pre-sales are also available at:
+ 5&A Dime (Downtown)
+ Armory (Downtown)
+ Willy’s Workshop (Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos)
+ StudioFX (Miramar)
+ House of Blues Box Office

Presented by:

Victory Nightlife // House of Blues // ZXR // Xclusiv Lifestyles // Stay Fresh // Magec // SD Source // HVYRSNL // Mindz Alike // Armory // Movement Lifestyle // Pacific Rim

FOR MORE INFORMATION

http://www.hobblockparty.com/

Lil Kim live @ 4th&B

Lil Kim’s coming down in July. Well the 15th to be exact so that’s plenty of time for you to get your tickets which can be found here. Were putting these events up for one, to keep you updated on what’s going on in the city(no one else is), and for two, to hopefully get people to start attending these damn things b/c after the 50 or so heads turnout of the Little Brother show and the disorganized planning of Sean Healy’s team in San Diego, it seems like they’re gonna need all the help they can get.(Wassup Skip!!!)

Murs @ Brick by Brick June 11th

Murs is keeping the Fornever and a Day Tour going as he will be making a stop at Brick by Brick here in SD. Ticket are on sale now for $20 here. Go get you some Hip-Hop in a life. We’ve covered Murs @ the UCR event and @ Paid Dues so we’ll prolly stop by here too.

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

Cudder dropped some new ish on his site today so here you go. I got work to do so Ima make this quick….peace!!!!

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Kanye West – Power feat. Dwele

Here is Kanye’s new single off his upcoming “Good Ass Job” album. Enjoy…

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Raekwon – Cocainism Vol. 2 Mixtape

XXL just debuted this project from the chef. His new 20 track joint features production from The Alchemist, DJ Scatch, Mobb Deep and EZ Elpee.

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T.I. – F*ck A Mixtape

The Kings back off the 1yr lock down and the grind is back on. He links up with Dj Drama and Dj MLK for the Gangsta Grillz F*ck A Mixtape project fdeaturing Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Keri Hilson, Killer Mike, and more with production from Timbaland, Dj Toomp, Swizz Beats, Jim Jonsin, and No I.D. We got you a rar file DL for this one b/c they usually last longer. If you need to get a rar file extractor click here.

Hellz Bellz Sample Sale

This Friday ladies, Hellz is chopping prices for you. So head up to LA if you go some time and spend some money.

Pill – Surroundings [Freestyle]

Pill – Surroundings [Freestyle] from Decatur Dan on Vimeo.

Another freestyle video from Pill off of his up and coming mixtape Gantsta Grillz mix-tape with DJ Drama, 1140: The Overdose. Set to drop 6.1.10.

There you have it. Shoutouts to Pill.

Brad Bitler – Behind The Scenes of Xzibit’s Phenom

Xzibit – Behind The Scenes of Phenom from brad bitler on Vimeo.

Here some dope high quality footage by Brad giving you an exclusive behind the scenes look of X-to-the-Z’s Phenom project. Shoutout to Brad, SD’s own Dj Fingaz, and Xzibit.

Jordan Spizike “Stealth”

Look for these to drop the same day as the Bin 23 IX’s. I like patent leather especially on Jordan’s so the Bin’s might get pushed to the side. Sorry! via NK

HALL OF FAME x HUF NEW ERA

Hall of Fame and HUF adn teamed up to release a new exclusive new era fitted. Look for it to release Saturday the 29th at the following locations:

HUF SF 812 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.674.3744

Hall of Fame 449 N Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
415.674.3744

String Theory starring Brother Nature (5/29)

If you liked Brother Nature on the cipher you should take the time to see them live at Kadan this coming Saturday.  Its always good to show support for out local emcees out there.  Also be on the look out for Brother Nature being featured on our mixtape that is in the works with DJ Kali and A07′s DJ ETC.

“Generations Party” @ U-31

If you’ve never attended a Thursday night @ U-31 with Armory Massive & NoSuckerDj’s then your missing out 2 things: real Hip-Hop and a great time. There goal – to bridge the gap between new and old through timeless music and a good old fashion get down on a Thursday Night.

@ U-31 3112 University Ave in North Park
21+ w/ID FREE before 11pm $5 after
excluding special events.

Little Brother Left Back Tour SD

Sean Healy’s bring LB down to 4th n B May 26th, we just linked up with them in Riverside and their shows are way live. Tickets are on sale now on ticketmaster(get them here) and they’re only $25 so support real Hip-Hop and be there.

Update Exclusive: We have linked up with Sean Healy & Never Say Die to offer you tickets for the following prices:

1 for $20
2 for $30 – buy 1 get on 1/2 off
3 for $40 – buy 2 @ reg price get 1 free

Show’s this Wednesday so hit us asap and keep rising

9five Eyewear Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook

9five Eyewear Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook from Mike Metcalf on Vimeo.

9five recently got a re-up of their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection so they deceided to add a new video lookbook as well. Great Job.

Air Jordan 9 “Bin 23″

OMFG look what’s droppin June 5th. Jordan Brand will only release 1,331 pairs so get on ya grind to get a pair. I thought I was going for the OG’s that are droppin in August but my mind has changed. Camp time.

Via NK

Drake Feat. Lil Wayne – Miss Me

Radio Rips are whack and so are songs full of tags. I’d rather just wait till now…Like now…(Thank Me Later June 15)

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Jonny Shipes ask leaked music to be removed

President of Cinematic Music Jonny Shipes is not happy with some of the folks in the blogsphere. He recently asked Xclusives Zone to take down Right There featuring Sean Kingston.(read here). Then went on to clarify that this track along with another joint recently leaked will not be on South Central State of Mind which is set to release late June.

these 2 nipsey records that leaked r not goin on the album & werent supposed 2 get out, click clack is not his 1st single etc #goodtalk

is droppin late june unless these cocksuckers leak tht early 2. p.s fuck whoever leaked those records dickheads this is how we eat

I’m sure some of the NMC cats is goin feel some type of way about this what he had to say but it’s a two way street….Real talk!

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