"We Don't Need No Walkie Talkies"

In the spirit of halloween, I bring to you a spooked out video to an ill song by Aesop Rock..."Coffee" ft. John Darnielle from The Mountain Goats


ENJOY!!!!!!!!

"If you Strike the King You Better Kill Him...."

We all love films about the rise and fall of notorious players in the drug game (i.e "American Gangster"....out this Friday Nov. 2). Well here is another film, produced by Ultimate Hustler himself, Dame Dash (Directed by Mark Levine). It made it's debut in select theaters on October 26. It's titled, "Mr. Untouchable", it's the story of Nicky Barnes, the ruthless 1970's New York drug kingpin, turned stool pigeon. For more information visit the official movie website.Watch the Trailer here:


Some call him a godfather, others, a snitch...What do you think??

INTERESTING FACT:
Nicky Barnes is portrayed in "American Gangster" by Cuba Gooding Jr.

Bonafide Hustlas

Just a reminder, if you don't frequent M.I.A's blog, she is currently on tour w/ The Cool Kids...and you should definitely go check out a show if she comes to or even near your town. I haven't seen her live personally, but I have caught live shows of her via youtube, and I've also heard..."she's a great performer!" by friends who witnessed her live show for themselves (Lolla, HOB)...She's quirky, eccentric, a power ball of culture, you name it...she's a crowd pleaser.



TOUR DATES
10-31 Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live
11-02 Houston, TX - Club V @ Verizon Wireless Theatre *
11-03 Austin, TX - Hogg Memorial Auditorium (University of Texas)
11-04 Dallas, TX - House of Blues
11-07 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore Auditorium
11-08 San Francisco, CA - Mezzanine
11-09 Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
11-11 San Diego, CA - Canes
11-14 Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom
11-15 Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
11-16 Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
11-20 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
11-21 Chicago, IL - House of Blues
11-23 Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
11-24 Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
11-26 Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis
11-29 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
12-01 Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory


The Cool Kids just wrapped up a tour of their own...good stuff if you had the chance to check them out...Kid Sister, A-Trak, DJ Mehdi, Kavinsky, && Nick Catchdubs were also in the building for The Fool's Gold Tour.
The Cool Kids-"Pump Up the Volume"

20 Tracks!!!

If you can read the above banner on my site, then you would know that, "The Cool is Coming". You should also know that this album might make history in my book. This is straight from the Child Rebel Soldier blog, news about "The Cool":


Word on the street is…Lupe played his entire new album a whopping 20 tracks to the staff at Atlantic Records today, and the label peeps lost their minds over the music they heard! The entire building is so gassed up, they are going to be working extra hard on this one! Expect early reviews poppin’ up soon….quiet as kept i heard Bishop G spits a mean 16…

Anyways, the big Halloween show tomorrow in Chicago, mang! It’s sold out, so luck you, if you got your tickets early! There is going to be so many surprises there! It’s going down!!!! Also, “Superstar” video is done, Hype did an incredible job…and it will be premiereing on November 5th - you will get to meet The Game, The Streets and The Cool that day as well! ha ha ha ha haaaa!

So what else? Well Lu’s gonna continue to hit the road, hitting up all the location radio stations in your city/town/hood you know! Spins are increasing every week, and the onslaught of press is COMING soon! Still 12/18…Still L-U-P-E…

Oh yea, the entire version of “Paris Toyko” - yeah it’s sick son! Anyways until next time…FNF UP all day!!!! FREE CHILLY!!!


I must say....20 tracks is impressive. I can respect anyone who takes the time to put together 20 tracks for their fans The TWO push backs just might REALLY pay off, who are we kidding, I'm 100% percent sure it will pay off. I have faith in, "The Cool". If it doesn't get the album sales, I know his fans will still be pleased with the outcome. His thought process and organization for this album is insane. Dec. 18th, where you at???

If you have yet to meet the "characters" (The Game, The Streets, && The Cool)...well here goes two of them:

Introducing, THE GAME:


And of course, THE COOL:


--Lupe Fiasco
--Lupe Fiasco Message Boards

Down in the Durty

I'll be down in the durty tonight. Well I'll be in the country anyway, on a farm riding on hay wagons and all that good stuff. Every Halloween season Ashland Berry Farms (Central Virginia area) offers what they like to call 'Haunted Evenings' which includes a haunted hayride feature, and two haunted houses. It's an awesome set up they have, it's attracted thousands over the years. Last year I think we stood in line for a good hour and a half before we got to run for our lives in the haunted woods that come equipped with their own Michael Myers, trap doors, and random men chasing you with chain saws. This year, they've added clowns and an ice cream truck, and we all know how horrific clowns are (flashbacks to that circus: Age 8). If you happen to be in the area, check it out. It's definitely not for the faint of heart.

Ashland Berry Farm-Haunted Evenings

OH AND....AN ILL TRACK:

"Down in the Durty"-Ludacris ft. Rick Ross && Bun B

Daft Punk has Been Here

It amazes me that some people still have no clue as to who Daft Punk is. I was sure that after Kanye's success with sampling, "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger", Daft Punk would've become a household name. Unfortunately, this is not the case, I ran into someone who thought, "Stronger" was a song that, "Kanye actually didn't use any samples on". So for those who are still unfamiliar, please watch this live performance of, "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger". Shot live from their concert in Brooklyn by "several hundred MiniDV owner/operators". Enjoy.

BTW: Daft Punk Alive 2007 is due out 11/20/2007 on Virgin

Clip-Daft Punk-harder better faster stronger-live
Uploaded by stardaft

AND KANYE'S INSPIRATION FOR THE "STRONGER" VIDEO

Daft Punk-harder better faster stronger
Uploaded by Lorientais

Attract em With This: "Deseo"

Perfume is method of attraction made much easier in my book...stimulating someone's senses just might be the first step of attraction for you...A good fragrance has the power to make you feel more confident, sexier (w/o having to put on scandalous outfits) , and more desirable...just the other day I was told that I smell really good by numerous people in different locations...(thanks to Paris Hilton's fragrance, 'Heiress'...yea I made her even more wealthy but damnit her perfumes are one of the best)...I am also a huge fan of J.Lo's perfumes from 'Glow' to 'Miami Glow'...and she's back again with "Deseo" (which translates to "Desire" in English). "Deseo" will be released in February 2008 and is the first product among her beauty ventures to reference her latino heritage...I personally cannot wait to experience because she never fails to disappoint me in the perfume department.

BB Dakota

a clothing line that reminds of a little bit of euro grundge mixed with French sensibility and style (the founder is Canadian)...there is a lot of plaid for the fall line, and pea style coats paired with tights and high boots...check them out...

BBDakota

"...'I Want You' is About to be Epic.."

....beat the Monday blues with a great video...this one by your main man Common..."I Want You" has been getting a lot of buzz lately...this song happens to be one of my personal favorites from his album, "Finding Forever"...&& the video exceeded my expectations for it by far...the theme, the mood, the players (Alicia Keys, Kerry Washington, Kanye West, Serena Williams), are just fantastic...an epic for sure

The exclusive video...



a Behind the scenes look from your man....BKyle...


"Addicted to your love....feel I need another dose"

Fiddy's Quotables: Vol. 1

"Fiddy" is just known to talk shit...You never know what may come out of that man's mouth...I present to you "Fiddy's Quotables":

Vol. 1

When asked, "If you could eliminate five emcees out of the industry today, who would it be and why?"


Fiddy: "Ja Rule"
"Fat Joe"
"Nas"
"Game"
"Cam'ron"
--"I'll punch all five of them!"
--"Lil' Wayne...he's a good rapper, but he don't make good songs on his own...his singles ain't hot....you don't even remember what his first single was off his last album do you???"

From Rap City's Sept. 14th show....



LOL

Jet Set in the Spirit of Halloween

During the Halloween season, you'll find your usual costume party, or that haunted house that the same farm sets up every year....why not do something different....something that will send real chills up your spine....engage in a Halloween activity that actually has history...Jet Set to creepy destinations...this post was inspired by a news feature I saw over at Yahoo...bring a friend or a lover...if you tend to get spooked out easily....than I would suggest that ol' Haunted House thing....


Manchac Swamp, Louisiana
Torchlit nighttime boat tours are offered by the Old River Plantation Adventure through the Manchac Swamp a.k.a the "Haunted Swamp". This site is located near New Orleans which means you can stop through this swamp and then go hit up Bourbon St. for good food and fun afterward. Ancient cypress trees and Spanish moss are scattered throughout to make the swamp a bit more eerie for it's visitors. It is said that the swamp was cursed by an imprisoned voodoo queen around the turn of the last century, resulting in the disappearance of three hamlets in a hurricane in 1915. And people are probably really frightened by the swamp being that it has been left alone by commercial development for more than 100 years. You be the judge. Louisiana always seemed like a spooky place to live what with all the voodoo and black magic that is said to still be practiced here.

Old River Road Plantation Adventure

AND ANOTHER

Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
"From the sliced human head floating in a glass case, à la Damien Hirst, to the gruesome collection of preserved presidential tumors and a plaster cast of Siamese twins Chang and Eng (as well as their actual conjoined livers), Philadelphia's Mütter museum is a must-see, especially for those who found the movie Dead Ringers oddly compelling. Part of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the oldest medical school complex in North America, it combines exhibits of pathological objects, surgical tools, and anatomical curiosities. Other wonders on display include the tallest skeleton in North America and a collection of 2,000 objects removed from people's throats, each with its own case history. There is an almost gleeful disconnection between the museum's mission—"to advance the cause of health, and uphold the ideals and heritage of medicine"—and the often shocking displays. High on the ugh-list are the painted papier-mâché models of the effects of gangrene and the wax faces with various eye injuries; the air outside is bound to seem fresh afterward, no matter what the weather."
Direct from YAHOO

Take a Lesson from Foxy Homie.....

I just thought this was funny....and at the same time, really foolish
(Thanks to Louie for the link)

Fresh Fridays: Hellz-Bellz

Awhile back I posted a pic and link to the website that is Hellz-Bellz. The pic was a shot of a dope pair of jeans, that I have yet to get my hands on by the way. I was surfing their site again today for "my closet" prospects and just had to put you on to their style. It's different and made for those who are into streetwear for women. May I also include that Hellz-Bellz was founded by a woman (Lanie Alabanza). I had to throw that out there because we all know that streetwear fashion is for the most part, catered to the male species' of the world. This line is daring, defintely dope, and most importantly, made by a woman for women (**DISCLAIMER: I do not hate men**). Get Fresh.
SOME INFO
(Click the pic to read some info about this line and what it's all about)


AND THIS RIGHT HERE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IS AN AWESOME ASS HOODIE...
(so awesome, I almost didn't want to advertise...I wanted it for myself!!!)

Stay on your Best Behavior

I recently found myself gaining interest in a magazine that hasn't been around for too long. I'd say almost two years. They very blatantly stray from everything that is mainstream. They cater to the eccentric, non-conformists of the world. You won't find Kate Moss in this mag. Instead, you'll find someone like, let's say, M.I.A. She is featured on the cover of their most recent issue. Check it out, hop on before everyone else. This magazine is exactly what I need at the end of such a normal day.

Missbehave

Creative Technique Thursdays

Yes...or in other words ART...beautiful, out of bounds, incomparable ART...from all over the world...This is a new section that I'm getting going....I will highlight a different artist's work each Thursday....oh but not to worry, a great song will accompany that just so you can have your FIX....

And so let the story begin....
There was a little girl named Nagi Noda...


-Born in Tokyo in 1973
-resided in New York City from 1983 - 1987
-manifested the “Kawaii” movement (literally translated as “cute”).
-Nagi Noda has created countless campaigns for Japanese department store LaForet.
-artistic director
-Nike in Japan and Coca Cola in London
-CD Jacket designing
-Signed to Partizan directing music videos and commercials
-Music videos for Yuki, Tiga, Scissor Sisters
-Fashion label, "Broken Label" (Collaborated with Mark Ryden)
-Creator of Hanpanda
(toys that are one-part panda and one-part something else ????????)
-whimsical, fantastical, strange, colorful, abstract, && FREEEEEEEE art
-Her official website-Uchu-Country




She did this commercial for COKE....extremely CREATIVE


So, check her out

Now for that song that I promised you....
this is by a Japanese pop artist by the name of Double...
The song is title "Runaway Love" and it features non-other than the oh so talented, lyrical genius (yes, I'm giving him an awesome title)....Lupe Fiasco...ENJOY...

Double feat. Lupe Fiasco-"Runaway Love"

Check her site out-Double

If You Are Chilly...Here Take My Sweater

I'm sure you've all seen Old Navy's commercial advertising their line of sweaters...and I'm sure when you heard that wonderful tune that played the background, you asked yourself, "Who sings that? That sounds nice." For those that have no clue as to what I'm talking about, here is the commercial



The song is called, "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson. She's an independent artist that gained a large amount of recognition through another one of Old Navy's advertising campaigns. I think they chose a great song for this commercial, it's a composition of simple lyrics, a smooth melody, and a beat backed by bongos that make the flow of the song a bit more catchy.

Me && You & Sean John Too

A little new music from Cassie...yes she's still on Bad Boy...and she's still part of Sean John's advertising campaign for his women's line...she's doing her thing. I've heard a lot of leaks from Cassie...most of them, unreleased songs that maybe didn't quite make the cut for her debut album...but this is a new one, not sure what's to become of it but I actually really like it...it's catchy

Cassie-"Turn the Lights Off"

and I must say, I do love the look of the Sean John women's ad campaigns...

Star Trak: Teyana Taylor

I remember reading via Pharell's blog...the status of Teyana Taylor's album. He confirmed that it was done and ready to drop. I'm just wondering where a single is right about now. I'm interested in hearing just what their creative minds came up with. The pics above are from a shoot Teyana did with Trace Magazine in which she covered their September issue.

Take a Quick Listen
Teyana Taylor feat. Young B-"You and Me"
ALSO
check out her myspace
Rockstar Teyana
And
Startrak

LU && Red-VS-Blue

Hello all....from here on out you can expect to see a lot of advertisement for Lupe Fiasco's new album....&& I will also be greatly supporting the whole FNF crew (for those who catch the late bus, that's First & Fifteenth, his label under Atlantic)...I support their whole movement in the game...Dipset who??....G-unit what??....oh FNF...yea...they need to be recognized...and I am here to help others grab hold of the "genius" that is Lupe (when speaking in terms of lyricism...)

This post here to is influence all to support a great cause that Lupe happens to be a part of...
HALO 3....presents RED VS BLUE

"Bid for your exclusive Red v Blue Xbox 360. There are 30 to be won over four weeks, hand painted red or blue and signed by artists like Kanye West, Linkin Park, Snoop Dogg and more. Your winning bid goes to your charity. Bidding is underway so pitch in for your team and get them to #1! Who will win, red or blue? In this challenge it’s up to you."

The Red team's winnings will go to Mission Autralia
&& The Blue team's winnings will go to Make-a-Wish
How thoughtful right

Here's Lupe's (BLUE)


&& Snoop's (RED)


The link to bid is in the title.....
&& on that note....FNF UP!!!!!

How Bazaar

Over in my left hand panel of goodies and links....you will see that I posted a pic of an item by KaiKai KiKi which was founded by Takashi Murakami (Designer of Kanye's "Graduation" cover)....They are pins...but I recently saw pillows of the same design in the home of Kanye and Alexis when it was opened up for public view in the August issue of Harper's Bazaar....I posted the pics from the shoot just case you didn't catch that issue....



Check Out

KaiKai KiKi

Kanye's Blog

I must say that I do love this man's blog...fashion, fashion, fashion...this man is mean with it...it's still in it's early stages but more power to you Kanye...welcome to the wonderful world of blogging

Amazon.com

If you haven't already bought "Graduation"....please do...please
I found it funny....@ amazon you can buy "Graduation" && "Curtis" now for the great low price of $22.98....

A Little Bit of This && A Little Bit of That

Like the picture.... the next mix of songs will prove to be very random.....entertaining but random....please enjoy....my IPOD is better than yours.....by far:

M.I.A-"Bamboo Banga"

"The drummers do this shit like the Macarena"
I love how this songs drops at 3:10...the beat gets even more intense

Talib Kweli-Keep it in the Pockets

This sounds super Jazzy....makes me feel good

Cool Kids-"Mikey Rocks"

"So Fly, propellers propel us to the angels" FRESH!!!!!

Magnet-"Lonely No More"

A little like pop...This song is sweet....and the beat rocks...word

Lupe Fiasco-"Dumb it Down"

This will go over many people's heads...I will follow up with a post that breaks down his lyrics....you'll love the lesson....trust

Shirley Bassey-"Where Do I Begin" (REMIX)

Same chick on Kanye's "Diamonds are Forever"....this song is different, very "Pulp Fiction" like

Take a listen to each track I've posted....I think you'll like them all equally....if not after the first listen....then after the first two listens

Superwoman

For me, Friday's are supposed to be a joyous day. Unfortunately today, I'm a little down. At first, I was feeling extremely sad. Others call it emo....my mood song was this:

Wu Tang Clan-"The Heart Gently Weeps" feat. Erykah Badu

&& then I listened to a great new Alicia Keys track called, "Superwoman". Talk about very uplifting. I love this girl for this song, mainly because it made me realize that I need to be a little more stronger than I was being. At the end of the day, she's doing her job as a musician/role model.

"Even when I'm a mess/I still put on a vest/with an "S" on my chest, oh yes/I'm a Superwoman"

Alicia Keys-"Superwoman" (LIVE)

--She is also on the cover of the Fall Issue of Uptown magazine
--ALICIA KEYS ALBUM "AS I AM" IN STORES NOVEMBER 13TH

BELOW IS A BEAUTIFUL PIC FROM HER SHOOT FOR UPTOWN

We Roll on Paper Planes

Hello all, I have returned after months of surfing the net trying to find uniquely awesome material that may quite possibly garner more readers....
I first took a trip back into time to reflect on music that paved the way for artists today.....
....this reflection on dope music made me remember my very extensive music collection with sounds from an array of listeners, one of them being, Pete Rock......and upon further research I found this new track from the man himself, featuring Jim Jones and Max B.....
"We Roll"
I personally, have to get use to Jimmy's voice on this track. It usually rubs me the wrong way, but his flow here is cool.

BUT THIS RIGHT HERE.....I CANNOT STOP LISTENING TO

M.I.A-"Paper Planes"

"Bona fide hustla, makin' my name"