My little sister told me about them like 2 years ago. They went to Wesleyan University where my sister is a junior. She said they played a concert in the basement of her dorm freshman year. This was the first song she gave me of theirs. I then pitched it to use on Season 4 of ENTOURAGE. I bet they are sweating MGMT now. I just heard the song in that new movie 21, saw a screening a last week (one thumb up, not two). What’s up with all these 3D videos now? Do people actually have 3D glasses? Did I miss some sweepstakes or cereal box mail in prize where everyone got 3D glasses? Regular version below the 3D for all the not cool kids.
Say what you want, but Boosie is a great rapper. One can easily lump him in with disposable southern ringtone rappers but I see something totally different. Download this mixtape and judge for yourself. Also, look out for Boosie on the Wale x 9th Wonder x LRG BACK TO THE FEATURE mixtape coming soon. Wow.
I heard from a shoe designer at Nike that Kanye got Nike to build him some prototypes of the shoes Michael J. Fox wore in BACK TO THE FUTURE II. I was so mad.
However, I recently found out that was not the case and in fact Kanye got his own limited edition shoe, the Air Yeezy. This isn’t a limited Dunk or SB…this is his own shoe. So powerful. He wore them at the Grammys.
They look like a combination of the Ato Matsumoto
And maybe a Nike Flight 89?
You can see the exposed air bubble on the side a la the Flight 89, Jordan 3 and Jordan IV (Kanye’s favorite Jordan). Nike doesn’t put that air bubble on any new sneakers, only retros. This shoe is sick though. Not sure if it will ever be released.
Watch the video first. She gets sick. The download is also dope it’s just her vocals aren’t really mixed.
I can’t help but think they didn’t listen to 100 MILES AND RUNNING, seeing they are from Maryland.
According to URB.com:
There’s another footwear line on the scene and it’s gonna be huge. So serious. 100 Styles and Running manages to combine comfort and quality using concepts/processes you won’t see with other lines, all without sacrificing an ounce of style.
This afternoon, I had the pleasure of meeting Ric Salazar aka Erth1 (helpin represent the line) and Evan Birenbaum (one of the founders). Aside from the fact that they’re incredibly down to earth and chill, the shoes were niccce (yes, totally worthy of the extra letters). Style+Quality is possible people, check it:
- Premium Washable/Treated Nubuck Leather (Yes, you can throw them in the washer and dryer if needed)
- Cutting-Edge Premium Waterproof Suede (Wear in the rain and watch the water bead off)
- Premium Full Grain Leathers and Materials (No short-cuts here)
- Pig Leather Lining, Custom Molded Sock Liner w/ “PRS – Pod Reaction System” Technology for added comfort (Comfort is priority)
- Laser Logo Detail on sockliner and tongue (Details, Details.)
- High Abrasion Rubber Cup Sole w/ Herringbone Tread (Extremely Durable)
- Wax Laces (For added protection)
- Classics styles and colors (For the office or club, gallery or shopping)
The line currently offers three styles for Spring/Summer08: The Abbot, The Colston and The Dylon- all versatile to fit your lifestyle, whatever it may be. You can find 100 Styles and Running at boutiques such as Bodega, Ubiq, American Rag, PHLI, True, Sportie LA, and American Rag.
For more info: http://www.100styles.com/
Track Listing
1. 45 King vs. Wale – Roof 90 bpm
2. 45 King vs. Wale – Roof (DJ Ayres Remix) 111 bpm
3. 45 King vs. Wale – Strings 100 bpm
4. 45 King vs. Wale – Strings (In Flagranti Remix)-126 bpm
5. 45 King vs. Pase Rock –The 900 Number (2k8) 107-bpm
6. 45 King vs. Pase Rock – The 900 Number (2k8) (Eli Escobar Remix)-123 bpm
7. 45 King vs. 4th Pyramid – P-Y-R-A-M-I-D 115 bpm
8. 45 King vs. 4th Pyramid – P-Y-R-A-M-I-D (Sammy Bananas Remix) 123 bpm
Crafty veteran meets brash newcomer. It’s a timeless cinematic formula, but SCION AV has done it a little differently this time. 45 King, producer of “Hard Knock Life,” “Stan” and dozen other hip hop classics, plays the role of the old-school champ, dropping four jewels from his bottomless stash of beats. The youngsters are represented by man-of-the-moment Wale, crowd controller Pase Rock and 4th Pyramid, with In Flagranti, Eli Escobar, DJ Ayres and Sammy Bananas doing remix duty. Peep the plot:
DC native Wale, fresh off sessions with Ronson and Kanye, is a natural to bless a downtempo 45 King special. “Roof” lays a bossa guitar on a menacing bass and 90 BPM drums as Wale manages to fit both Manute Bol and Luc Longley into his sinuous street-level rap. The Rub’s DJ Ayres takes his 111 BPM remix of “Roof” straight to the party, disco style, with live bass, synth snares and plenty of cowbell.
“Strings” is really the only appropriate name for this cello-strewn 100 BPM beat, but don’t expect Beethoven. The trademark 45 King kick and snare are in effect, and Wale’s lovesick lyrics skate the rails and ledges effortlessly. The boys of In Flagranti aren’t having any of this love business, though. They like it dirty. At a blistering 126 BPM, their “Strings” remix spits metal guitar and hi-hat shreds over a sawtooth bass line.
Def Jux survivor and T-Dot repper 4th Pyramid takes a track that Grand Puba would’ve loved and turns it out on “P-Y-R-A-M-I-D.” 45 King’s horn-filled bouncy 115 BPM groove is a throwback, but it seems like Sammy Bananas didn’t get the memo. His “P-Y-R-A-M-I-D” remix slams the tempo to 123 BPM and burps rude bass and bits of pitched vocals for a thoroughly 2008 vibe.
You can put down the dictionary, the definition of “anthem” is 45 King’s “900 Number.” The ageless roof-raiser that cleared DJ Kool’s throat gets twin 2k8 reworks, with Pase Rock showing the party people how it’s done on the mic over the original 107 BPM beat (try to follow his head-spinning song references) and NYC veterano Eli Escobar coming with a jacking 123 BPM remix that slices the signature sax line over a crunchy electro bass.
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Wanna know who’s got next after Wale? These guys right here. The new Dungeon Family with a hint of Swisher House and Cash Money thrown in for good measure. This mixtape is going to be BANANAS. Remixes from Diplo, Benzi, Flosstradamus, Krames, DJ Sega and original production from Paper Route. Shouts to Good Bully for the cover art.
Do yourself a favor and peep the streaming mix and then download it
Everyone needs to know about this.
I am not sure if this is available everywhere yet, but the Ralph’s near me has it and my goodness if this isn’t the best OJ I’ve ever had.
Please try this if you ever see it on the shelf somewhere. Seriously.
This OJ is so good, it inspired me to write to Tropicana.
I just tried Tropicana Pure Valencia Orange Juice for the first time and I gotta say, it’s the best orange juice I’ve ever had. I have never written to a food company before but this juice deserves a lot of attention and praise. I manage a hip hop artist signed to Interscope and we have a blog, check out our post on the OJ
http://elitaste.com/blog/2008/03/13/best-orange-juice-ever-tropicanapure-valencia-orange-juice/
We should do some sort of sponsorship. He was sponsored by Remy Martin last summer but we would totally rather do a juice sponsorship than alcohol. I would much rather get free OJ than Remy, I think Wale would too. Check him out www.myspace.com/wale202
Best,
Dan
