#RoboCop: AIR JORDAN 13 “PLAYOFFS”

January has been such a wonderful month. It was truly blessing to see a bit of what I can expect for the rest of the year. As I hone in on sneaker releases, interviews, videos, traveling, photography, & and just simply preparing to do what I love, I get a little anxious about the potential to I have. But enough off that. Next month, Feb. 26th to be exact the “Playoff XIII” drops and I have to give it an official “#RoboCop”. However, this particular Air Jordan 13 actually first worn by MJ in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. He later wore it during the playoffs of that same year. Nonetheless, its still just as beautiful and it’s only been retroed once(1997). So who’s camping/copping?

Paid Dues 2011 Lineup

Here it is…Murs and Guerilla Union have added over 40 acts on 3 stages to join forces with previously announced headliners Mos Def and Talib Kweli as Black Star, Immortal Technique, Murs himself, and Slaughterhouse. SEE YA THEN For more information, visit: www.paidduesfestival.com www.guerillaunion.com Stay connected: www.myspace.com/paidduesfestival www.facebook.com/paidduesfestival www.twitter.com/paid_dues

Wiz Khalifa – “Roll Up”

Here is the next track off Khalifa’s Rolling Papers which is available on iTunes February 8th. Enjoy

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Smoke DZA – Uptown81 ft. Kendrick Lamar & Mara Hruby (Prod. by Hit-Boy)

Here’s some crack from one of stoner raps front men off the T.H.C. (The Hustlers Catalog) project set to drop next month. Props to my Lil Big homie a.k.a 5’2 Giant, AO

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PCH – GREENERY feat. MAKESHIFT

Part 3 of that #Madpiff Series is here. This time PCH brings on King Choosey to rip apart this one. Enjoy and stay tuned for pt 4….Peace…#SDshit

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#RoboCop: AIR JORDAN 11 CONCORD

So I was on NikeTalk this morning and stumbled upon something very important. The Concord is officially confirmed this year. #RoboCop!!!!!! Matter of fact these get a #ExtraMegaRoboCop!!!!! Now I seen some cats saying these will drop in October. Well don’t get your hopes up b/c October 1, 2011 is “First Offer” date, which has to do with retailers and their orders. GP (general public) will probably be able to cop in December like the cool greys and space jams so again, don’t get your hopes up. But hey, at least they’re confirmed.

Pac Div – Anti-Freeze

Another new joint from Pac Div. This joint won’t be on that Mania project which should be dropping anytime soon. I’m looking for it. Instead, its going to be on Grown Kid Syndrome. I might be hittin L.A to interview them soon…Stay Tuned

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PCH – “Pressure” + “Raid”(downloads)

Here are the first two tracks from the MADPIFF THE MUSIC SERIES project. If you don’t know now you do so dont sleep. These joints first broke on our sister site The-Blurbs(waddup doe!) as they describe the series as:

MADPIFF is on its way and if you’re wondering what it is exactly, its something that isn’t easy to explain. Summing it up into one word, I’d have to use the term complex. Its not a mixtape and certainly not an album, but a conjunction of 3 or 4 albums all produced by Madlib. If you don’t know who Madlib is, start your research

Download: “Pressure”

Download:“Raid”

“THE VOLITION ERA” Art Show @ Thumbprint Gallery 2/12/11

If your one of those people that appreciates art then you don’t want to miss the Volition Era Art Show Feb. 12th, as the Thumbprint Gallery will host new works by our friend Jordan Josafat & Senz Wen. Jordan plans to feature 5-6 large pieces, 4-5 medium sized pieces, a few framed wood panels, 40+ 8×10 matted & framed watercolor sketches, and more if possible.

Thumbprint Gallery
2637 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104

February 12th – March 6th
Opening: February 12th 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Custom Air Jordan III Inspired OLYMPUS PEN E-PL2

James of Hong Kong just worked for the latest Olympus E-PL2 campaign in HK and had the assignment designing a new look for the camera. So he took inspiration from his favorite shoe? That’s right the Air Jordan III which just so happens to release tomorrow 1/22/11, was the motive behind the design. A masterpiece I must say. Here’s how it was done:

-Step One: Mask the rest of the body with masking tape
-Step Two: spray the grey paint on the grip, TAMIYA COLOR TS-81(recommended). Unmask the tapes and you can see the rest of the body is fine, so be careful and make sure you cover up the rest of the camera body well
-Step Three: after the paint dried, use some small tip pen to draw those black lines, GUNDAM MARKER GM01(recommended)
-Step Four: Just add some red GUNDAM MARKER GM07(recommended)

Fin!!!

*I would personally like to thank James for this idea. Being a professional photographer and passionate sneakerhead is a really odd combo. I’m a Nikon shooter but this Olympus E-PL2 will be added to the arsenal.

Pharoahe Monch’s feat. Showtyme & DJ Boogie Blind – ‘Clap (one day)’

New joint from Monch’s W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) set to drop late March through W.A.R Media/Duck Down Music Inc. Features include Jill Scott, Styles P, Citizen Cope, Jean Grae, Royce Da 5′ 9,” Immortal Technique, Vernon Reid, Phonte, Mr. Porter, Mela Machinko.

Pharoahe Monch “Clap (one day)” feat. Showtyme & DJ Boogie Blind by duckdown

US VERSUS THEM x SE FRAMESET

SD brand, Us Versus Them linked up wth SE Bikes to bring this new and exclusive and even more limited frameset.

-New-School Fixed Freestyle Geometry with Longer Top Tube
-Full Heat Treated Cr-Mo Frame w/ Double Butted Top Tube & Down Tube
-Includes Heat Treated & Butted Aftermarket Landing Gear Forks
-Includes Tange Sealed Integrated Headset
-Externally Machined 73mm Wide Mid Bottom Bracket
-Externally Machined Campy Compatible Integrated Headset
-Cut-out Seat Tube for Maximum Tire Clearance
-Clearance for 50c Tires
-Ovalized & Tapered Chain & Seat Stays for Maximum Tire & Foot Clearance
-Built-in Seat Clamp
-5mm Thick Heat Treated Cr-Mo Dropouts
-Sizes: S(47cm), M(51cm), L(56cm)
-6.3 lbs Frame (56cm)

Get yours on the Us Versus Them site here

The Standard x KAWS Limited Edition Bulbs

So you wanna talk innovation? You wanna talk Swagg? Get you interior design game up. Coming from an tile distribution background I can tell you that I see a lot and I mean a lot of the same thing. Until now…Introducing The Standard x KAWS Limited Edition Bulbs. Now Kaws is known for their coveted toys, shoes, t-shirts, and wallets, but this new idea has success lit all over it. Each set packaged with 3 bulbs each – Red, Purple, and Green filaments bearing the KAWS’ signature XX. Dimensions of each globe is about 4.75” x 2.25” and they screw into any standard incandescent fixture. Each bulb is crystal clear emanating 3 watts of electricity and retail for $65 per set. There are only 1,000 sets so don’t sleep!!!! Available at ShoptheStandard.com

KAWS Light Bulbs from Standard Hotels on Vimeo.

Gourmet DUE L Black/White

Aside from being an avid sneakerhead, there are times when you need to dress it up a bit. I would do just that in these new leather and suede joint from Gourmet. They feature a thick white sole base which solid black upper styling. That seems to be the trend where others lack, Gourmet stays ahead by adding the leather/suede combo that folds down which expands your look from sophisticated to relaxation in a second. Look for these this Spring/Summer of 2011. #DefCop

U-N-I F/ BJ THE CHICAGO KID – MUDDY JANE

Here’s another join from the Inglewood duo featuring BJ & produced by THX. Off the Kings Keep Marching project.

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Dr.Dre Ft Eminem & Skylar Grey – I Need A Doctor

Now according to the Doc, Detox is should be dropping on 4/20 *coughs*. This joint should be out 1/25. Could it be? Could this be one of the joints of the highly anticipated and even longer awaited album? I think I got a better chance of walking into a Nike oulet and finding some Olympic VII’s in a sz 13. #ImJustSayin

Chris Rose – Sprogs Edition B – Ice Blue

Chris has always been one of my favorite toy designers. Here’s the latest design for the avid collector…

Sprogs Edition B – Ice Blue

Released Jan 19th @ 18:00 London time, crisrose.bigcartel.com

15x Blindboxes, $35 each
3 Sprog Lab Pack (Reticule/Reason/Reflux), $95
3 Sprog Wall Pack (Roche/Rockford/Rue), $95

Reticle, Reason and Reflux are all Laboratory assistant bots, each with their particular specialities, but all carrying sample canisters around the labs on their little hunchbacks.

Roche, Rockford and Rue are all emergency and crowd control robots designed for use inside buildings and facilities where Ramparts would be unable to maneuver. Hovering out of their little alcoves when needed, they form protective walls by stacking on top of each other. Each model has their own personality that determines how they react to situations.

Blindboxes are painted and will ship as soon as the ratio cards arrived (scheduled Jan 24th). Packs will be painted to order and will not number greater than 5 sets.

If you ordered an Edition C, your Ratio Card will be included along with your B order automatically, otherwise it will be posted out seperately.

Coachella Music Festival 2011

What is there to say about the Coachella Music Festival except that if you don’t know what this is and you love music you have been sleeping under a rock. This festival is 3 day’s of nothing but Good music with a wide range of acts from head liners Kanye West , Kings Of Leon, Arcade Fire, Nas and Wiz Khalifa just name a few to see the full line up thats super small on there poster check Coachella Website

#RoboCop: NIKE AIR MAX NOMO “VARSITY RED”

I love kicks, I love kicks, I love Kicks!!!! 2011 is being so good to me thus far. I mean Cement 3′s next Saturday, Playoff 13′s next month, Cool Grey 5′s in May, True Blues in June. Now I finally have a look a shoe I been waiting on updates on for the past 7 months. The Nike Air Max Nomo drops next month and if you don’t know a thing about em’, it was Hideo Nomo’s signature endorsed shoe. There’s no question that these get a #ExtraMegaRoboCop…Ima be one broke foo this year.

3 Mill Productions feat. Wale & Apollo The Great – “I Dont Know”

Here is the 1st single off 3 Mill Productions self titled compilation album. This single “I Don’t Know” features Wale and buzzing newcomer from Camden, NJ, Apollo The Great. Produced by Roc On Command. 3 Mill Production album is set for an April 2011 release. Also, Apollo The Great is featured on mtvU in this weeks “Best Freshman” contest. Here’s link to vote on mtvU.com: http://www.mtvu.com/music/the-freshmen/week-of-1-10-11/

@Tresmp
@Apollo_TheGreat
@Wale

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Jordan 3 Black History Month (UPDATE)

Cats were going ape Sh** yesterday over these and all they saw was the tongue. Well, here’s the full view. #RoboCop? What you think? Just for inside info there will only be 3000 Released so time to get out your tents and start camping. We will give you the Release Date soon.

S/O to Marqueesole for the Pics

U-N-I – “DONKEY KONG”

Here’s a new joint released by Thurz via twitter this morning. Produced by Dibia$e

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JAY-Z – “DECODED”

The Misses(my gf) was kind enough to cop this for me. I’ve heard alot about this book so I’m going to dive right into and try to enjoy and see if I can learn anything. I’ll keep you posted periodically.

Spiegel & Grau to Publish Book by Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter on 11/16/10!

New York, NY (September 22, 2010)— On Tuesday, November 16, 2010, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and publisher Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, are set to release Decoded, the first book written by the multi-platinum, 10 time Grammy Award winning entrepreneur and icon. Unique in every sense, Decoded is a narrative journey through the lyrics and life of one of the most prolific artists of our time.

Featuring an image of Andy Warhol’s Rorschach on the cover, the beautifully designed, fully-illustrated book decodes 36 songs from JAY-Z’s extensive catalog. By telling the stories behind some of Jay-Z’s most famous and provocative lyrics, Decoded offers an intimate, first-hand account of an artist, his work, and the culture that so powerfully shaped him.

In addition to the hardcover release, Random House will publish Decoded as an eBook, as well as an interactive iPhone/iPad application that will include exclusive video and customizable content that will allow users to delve into a deeper Decoded experience.

“This is a book that could only have come from JAY-Z. Every aspect of it reflects his style and ambition and heart. The unique structure he devised – combining intense personal narratives with revealing ‘decodings’ of some of his most powerful lyrics – underlines his central mission for the book: to use his famously layered and poetic lyrics and his one-of-a-kind life story to tell a wider story about the world he grew up in and the transformative power of hip-hop. JAY’s rigorous attention to every detail of the book, right down to the book’s jacket, which he art directed, was impressive, and the depth of his thinking – about his experiences and lyrics, but also about the creative process, the poetry of hip-hop, and the art of life – was a constant revelation. This is a book that will offer gratifying surprises and insights to both the long-time JAY-Z fan and to the reader who might meet him here for the first time.”
– Chris Jackson, Executive Editor, Spiegel & Grau

FROM DECODED
“When I first started working on this book, I told my editor that I wanted it to do three important things. The first was to make the case that hip-hop lyrics—not just my lyrics, but those of every great MC—are poetry if you look at them closely enough. The second was I wanted the book to tell a little bit of the story of my generation, to show the context for the choices we made at a violent and chaotic crossroads in recent history. And the third piece was that I wanted the book to show how hip-hop created a way to take a very specific and powerful experience and turn it into a story that everyone in the world could feel and relate to.” – JAY-Z

#RoboCop: NIKE AIR FOAMPOSITE ONE “DARK NEON ROYAL”

SneakerHeads you got some decisions to make. You can spend ya green on white, red, and pink gifts with matching teddy bears or you can take a rain check on V-day(2/14) and get you hands on the OG royal Foamposites Feb 12th. These are a #RoboCop so don’t stunt like you don’t like em.

BradBitler | Director’s Reel | About to go HAM!

BradBitler | Director’s Reel | About to go HAM! from brad bitler on Vimeo.

Here’s a new Reel from my boy Brad which features footage from the new Stash House project as well as various clips from past projects he’s done. Step it up and get some quality work in ya life artist my boy brad can be touched right now…Enjoy the reel.

The Dudez – “Do it”

San Diego’s own has been on the grind hard. Word is 3 projects are wrapped up and they’re to make a lot of noise. Here’s the newest vid from the duo…619 up!

9Five Presents: ROBINSON’S WORLD Ep. 1

Our first ever episode of Robinson’s World… Made to prove that he really is like that, permanently.

Roll with Rob as he crashes a Christmas party and tears through last week’s Agenda Tradeshow in Anaheim.

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KANYE WEST & JAY-Z – H.A.M.

First joint from Watch The Throne which is set to drop on March 1st. Produced by Lex Luger. Enjoy

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@MizzMinnie and @Dauche Present: The Relaunch and Mixer

It’s going down next Friday @SportieLASD as 2 of the leading ladies of this very operation are blowing up and debuting their own endeavors to bring you The Relaunch and Mixer Party. IT’s going to be crazy and the whole family is in on it so you gotta RSVP to attend and you can do so by following the direction on the flyer above or just simply leaving a comment here and we’ll do the rest. See you there

WIZ KHALIFA – STONED

Wiz gives it another go at greatness with another Stargate produced joint. Smoke all you want Cause I don’t..lol

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