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Little Brother - ?Black Light Special Prod. by 9th Wonder?
2008-05-21 22:37:00 So Phonte & Big Pooh are prepping an official re-release of their previously Mick Boogie collaborated mixtape “And Justice For All”, which you can expect to drop in stores this June 10th. ‘Black Light Special ’ is a bonus cut off the album said to only be available on the Itunes version, and features a soulful ... More About: Music , Hip-hop
First Looks at Superman from ?Mortal Kombat vs. DC?
2008-05-21 21:55:00 As more info for the upcoming MK vs. DC game rolls in, we’re still trying to figure out how the hell someone like scorpion can put up a real fight against Superman . Check out the newest render for the man of steel above. More About: Gaming , Mortal Kombat , Mortal
Kanye West & Common?s Live Performance at DJ Reflex?s Birthday? (Video)
2008-05-21 21:25:00 Com and Ye’ surprised DJ reflex to perform a few of their recent and older tracks on his birthday, and they definitely left the crowd complacent. Check out some footage from the memorable night after the jump. More About: Video , Music , Performance , Kanye West , Hip-hop
Presenting The ?Jet Powered Bicycle?, Only For The Highly Suicidal. (Video)
2008-05-21 20:58:00 What you see above you is the work of jet engine sales man Robert Maddox, who had the bright idea of attaching a 50 point pulsejet engine to this bike. After the procedure the bike now manages to reach speeds up to 75 miles per hour. Watch him push it like a mad man after ... More About: Video , Bikes , Whips , Presenting , Suicidal
Screw Attack?s Video Game Vault: ?Earthworm Jim? (Video)
2008-05-21 20:44:00 This week in GT’s retro gaming show “Screw Attack”, they throw it back to “EarthWorm Jim”, the more then classic franchise that released on both the Sega Genesis and SNES consoles. They also disclose that the game will finally be returning to us on next-gen consoles, which should of been done a whole long time ... More About: Video , Gaming , Retro , Game , Vault
Crooked I - ?It Was All A Dream ft. Akon?
2008-05-21 20:31:00 Apparently all of this internet co-signage has pushed Crooked I’s official project closer to actually dropping. ‘It Was All Dream ’ is said to be the very first single off of his debut album “B.O.S.S”, but since it sounds like essentially every other song Akon is feature on, I don’t think it’ll give Crooked that distinction ... More About: Music , Hip-hop
Tokyoflash?s Lastest LED Watch ?Infection? is Contagiously Cool?
2008-05-21 19:59:00 Inspired by movements of cells, the Infection watch features twenty-seven multi-colored LEDs that pulsate and conduct themselves similarly across the curved face. Complete with a coordinatin’ leather and and stainless steel clasp, not to mention its mirrored mineral crystal lens, this timepiece is a for sure head-turner. Check the instructions below. More About: Watch , Fashion , Gadgets , Watches
Jean Grae - ?Love Thirst prod. by 9th Wonder? (Video)
2008-05-20 21:13:00 New music from BlackSmith affiliate Jean Grae, and the speculation regarding her retirement is still in the air, so stay tuned for news on that. ‘Love Thirst’ is produced by 9th Wonder and is the first single off her upcoming album ”Jenius” in stores soon. Check the music video after the break. More About: Video , Hip-hop , Prod
The iPhone 3G Launch Date Has Been Confirmed?
2008-05-20 20:52:00 Apple will announce their new model at the WWDC on June 9th. The second-generation iPhone will be available worldwide right after the launch and you should expect a radically different design too… More About: Apple , Mobile Phones , Iphone , Launch
Vintage ?Tyvek® Jackets? Are Idea For The Internationally Known, Locally Ac
2008-05-20 20:34:00 Well not all of them per-say, but the ‘Full Color World Map’ joint you see above definitely is. Leslie Jordan has been designing these unique Tyvek ® jackets since 86′, and not only do they offer jackets bearing world maps, vintage comic strips, jungle scenery and blueprints, but if you give em’ a design and they’ll ... More About: Fashion , Jackets , Vintage , Idea
Nas - ?The Slave & The Master prod. by DJ Toomp?
2008-05-20 19:55:00 Another confirmed joint off of Nas’s upcoming album “N.I.G.G.E.R.” which title won’t be changing, so disregard the rumor thats been floating around. The title of Nas’ track ‘The Slave & The Master ’ posies an significant & dichotomous message, which Nas reinforces repeatedly in the lyrics, but please believe the message will go over the heads ... More About: Hip-hop , The Master , Prod
J Dilla - ?Trucks?
2008-05-20 18:42:00 photo absconded from arepb’s flickr stream So this track ‘Trucks ’ will apparently be the third joint off of J Dilla’s unreleased MCA album “Pay Jay” that I’ve featured here. Recently you heard ‘We f’d up‘, but that loosie ‘Diamonds prod. by Nottz‘ I posted all the way last March will be on the album as ... More About: Hip-hop
If Micheal Jackson Was Still Relevant, He?d Probably Rock One Of These ?LED
2008-05-20 18:22:00 You could totally see him sporting one of these in the video for ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough‘, but not only to these battery-powered gloves allow you to inscribe at night, but the gloves can also be set to a seizure-inducing flashing mode when you really feel like attention whorin’. You can catch them ... More About: Fashion , Gadgets , Rock , Random , Jackson
?Snoop Dogg - Lakers Theme ft. Kurupt?
2008-05-17 21:42:00 Just in time for the playoffs, Big Snoop and Kurupt Young Gotti present the Lakers Theme , paying homage to as Snoop puts it, “The Best In The West, Fa Sho”. They shout out just about the entire roster including, KB-MVP, our beast of a center Bynum (who when returning next year, is guaranteed to demolish ... More About: Music , Hip-hop , Snoop Dogg
The ?IDEA Era Barchetta? Concept Car Is Definitely A Good One?
2008-05-17 21:40:00 Idea that is, but the term “Barchetta” which means ‘little boat’ in Italian, has been applied to the small, two-seat open-air sports car entitled the “ERA concept” a product of IDEA Institute. Similar to previous Barchettas, the ERA is doorless, meaning drivers and passengers have to hop in this whip Chris Tucker & Jackie Chain ... More About: Concept Car , Concepts , Idea , Bikes , Whips
The ?iDial Application? Totally Retrofies Your Iphone.
2008-05-17 20:38:00 This intuitive application really emphasizes the beauty of having a virtual keyboard instead of a tactile. With the iDial iPhone Retro application, you can get rid of that overly common t9 and really stand out, as it allows you to dial phone numbers with a virtual rotary dial. More About: Apple , Mobile Phones , Iphone
Uncle Imani - ?BMS (Bang My Shit) ft. J Dilla?
2008-05-17 20:19:00 Another unadulterated & exclusive banger off of of Uncle Imani’s upcoming solo project “Blaquestarrdust” (spelling and release date tentative). BMS features a sample from the late great J Dilla off of Slum Village’s “Raise It Up“, which J Dilla managed to produce utilizing a simple casio keyboard. And for some more Hip-Hop trivia for that ... More About: Hip-hop , Shit , Bang
?Stardust LED Furniture? Is Furturistic Furnishings For Your Crib.
2008-05-17 19:36:00 The stardust furniture line from Meritalia definitely ushers in the new tech age, made out of extremely lightweight and waterproof materials, maintenance and portability will never be an issue. The low-voltage LEDs built into each sofa, pillow, armchair and footstool are intended to be bright enough to give your crib that next-gen look, but remain ... More About: Furniture , Furnishings , Stardust , Crib
Bun B - ?Swang On Em? ft. Lupe Fiasco?
2008-05-15 23:54:00 New music from Bun B off his “II Trill” album, in stores May 20th. Now the track ‘Swang On Em” is somewhat of a juxtapose as it features a chorus as simplistic as it gets, yet a cameo from Lupe who is anything but. I guess you can say there’s a little bit of something ... More About: Music , Hip-hop , Lupe Fiasco
Tommie Smith Fights the Power in 68?, Gets Honored By Puma with ?Tommie Smi
2008-05-15 23:19:00 You’ve probably seen the memorably 68′ Olympics black and white image, of Tommie Smith raising his fist along side bronze medal winner John Carlos. Well their premeditated fist-raising act (protesting against the injustices against African Americans at the time) was deemed controversial, and Smith and Carlos were immediately suspended and banned from the Olympic Village. ... More About: Power , Puma , Fashion , Fights
Chester French - ?Fall Back ft. Talib Kweli & Res?
2008-05-15 21:57:00 Looks can be deceiving, and at first glance you might assume these cats don’t have it, but let the joint play before you make your assessments. Based out of Los Angeles, the soul/funk duo Chester French were signed to Star Trak/Interscope records in the Spring of 2007 by Pharrell Williams himself. ‘Fall Back’ also isn’t ... More About: Music , Funk , Hip-hop , Soul
The ?Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth Headset? Gets Unboxed & Photographed, Loo
2008-05-15 21:32:00 We initially heard about the MGS4 bluetooth headset exactly a month ago, and IGN’s UK branch has the first scoop. Head over there to peep a few Hi-Res photos of a pre-production sample. The MGS4 bluetooth headset drops June 12th and will retail at $59.99. More About: Gaming , Metal , Gadgets , Bluetooth , Headset
Raekwon - ?Necro ft. Ghostface Killah?
2008-05-15 20:37:00 New music from Raekwon Da Chef, off of “OB4CL2″ (Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II), the forever stagnated LP that has finally shed some light. ‘Necro ’ is bit dark (obviously), and is essentially Rae spitting his normal hustler raps followed by an oration from Ghostface about how he once soned’ a Captain Save A’ Ho. ... More About: Hip-hop , Ghostface Killah
?Gears Of War 2? To Feature Chain Saw Duels, Improved Cover System + More (
2008-05-15 19:55:00 The sequel to Microsoft’s very first must have title for the Xbox 360 has finally unsurfaced, and they hope to leave both new and returning fans complacent. Check out GOW2 design director Cliff Bleszinski as he elaborates on the multiplayer, chainsaw duels (above), major plot elements, and as he puts it, “intimate violence”. (Once you ... More About: Gaming , System , Feature , Cover
N.E.R.D. - ?Everyone Nose? (Video)
2008-05-15 19:33:00 You probably heard the song by now, remix too, but N.E.R.D. just released the official video for ‘Every Nose ’ the first single off of “Seeing Sounds” (artwork above, and in stores June 10th..). Watch’s N.E.R.D.’s interpretation of how some of these young ladies conduct themselves during the nightlife below, and you can find the official ... More About: Video , Music , Hip-hop , Alternative
Blackberry TouchScreen Now Called ?The Thunder? Dropping On VZW.
2008-05-15 19:06:00 The Boy Genius just liberated some interesting info on the upcoming touchscreen blackberry. It’ll be on Verizon and Vodafone exclusively, have four physical keys (send, end, menu, and back), rock a hybrid CDMA EV-DO Rev. C / GSM HSPA radio. The only other bit of info on this must have BB is that its number ... More About: Mobile Phones , Blackberry , Thunder
First Looks at Samuel L. Jackson As ?The Octopus? In ?The Spirit 2009? + Bo
2008-05-15 18:50:00 Well we saw the trailer last month which did show Samuel L . Jackson briefly, but not him as “The Octopus”. Now in the actual movie, the Octopus is a timid/insecure lab assistant who turns himself into a cole’ blooded killer. But in the original comics, the Octopus went by the name of Zitzbath Zirk, who ... More About: Movies , Entertainment , Comics , The Spirit
Uncle Imani - ?Bass Heavy? (NWS Exclusive: ?Uncle Imani - Boomba Ye??)
2008-05-14 20:36:00 New music from Uncle Imani, formally known as Imani from the legendary West Coast group The Pharcyde, which will be reuniting for Rock the Bells this year, all Hip-Hop heads should be anticipating that. But “Bass Heavy ” (title may be subject to change) is our initial look at the brotha’s first solo album “BLQSTRDST” (BlackStarDust) ... More About: Exclusive , Hip-hop
ToykoFlash?s ?Oberon? Goes Stainless Steel, dubbed the (SS S-Mode)
2008-05-14 20:35:00 Presenting the latest from ToykoFlash, now you might remember their earlier Oberon that dropped last year, well this is apparently its shiner counterpart. The S-Mode rocks a solid brushed stainless steel body and custom linked strap features polished detail on the buttons, case and strap. The outer ring of LEDs indicate the hour, the second ... More About: Fashion , Gadgets , Watches , Dubbed
Suge Knight Got, Got. (Video)
More articles from this author:2008-05-13 01:26:00 Yea we tend to stay away from the salaciousness here, but dam. Karma always comes back out around. Check out TMZ’s footage after the break… More About: Video , News , Entertainment , Suge Knight , Knight 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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