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Big Boi?s Ballet Production of ?Big?
2008-04-14 05:38:00 Presenting a couple snippets of the ballet collaboration “Big” between Outkast ’s Big Boi and director John Mcfall which is out now. The 1st clip is of Miss Janelle doing her thing, the 2nd clip features mostly Big Boi and Janelle Monae towards the end and the last is composed of interviews with contributing members from ... More About: Entertainment , Hip-hop , Production , Ballet
Adidas x Lang Lang Gazelle
2008-04-14 04:25:00 For those of you without a strong affinity for culture, Lang Lang might as well by a synonym for naïveté. This 25 year old piano protégé’ has shared stage’s with every significant orchestra and composer and will be the highlight of the 2008 Olympics opening ceremony. He states: ?As an international pianist I combine both ... More About: Music , Design , Fashion , Adidas , Kicks
Wale Comes To Los Angeles? (Video)
2008-04-14 01:34:00 DC MC Wale (previously heard on ?Back in The Go-Go ft. Bun B & Pusha T? ) comes out to the West Coast down some elements behind his foundations of creative expression. Definitely one of the strongest, most entertaining, up and comers to catch my attention, but personal opinion aside, it?s an interesting look. The ... More About: Video , Los Angeles , Hip-hop , Angeles
Street Fighter IV?s El Fuerte Finally Gets Some Footage, As well As Rufus,
2008-04-13 23:11:00 So while Japan enjoys arcade testing for the new Street Fighter , we in the United States are stuck marveling over video tidbits that manage to escape onto our screens. As we reported previously, there’s a new character by the name of El Fuerte, and footage of him in action has just surfaced. He definitely is ... More About: Gaming , Finally , Street Fighter
EPMD - ?Run It?
2008-04-13 22:59:00 New music from Eric and Parish, most likely off of their upcoming album ?We Mean Business? mentioned all the way last June on Rap City. The track is obviously produced by Eric Sermon but its blatantly not his best. Authentic fans of the 20 year old group will dig the track, but if they were ... More About: Music , Hip-hop
The ?iPhone Xylo T2 Reflect Chrome Case? Is Definitely The Coolest?
2008-04-13 22:12:00 You see not only do you get that must have protection for the fragile device, but you can also touchscreen the phone through the hard shell. Acknowledge the fact that it also looks slick as hell, makes for a win, win, and win situation. So how is it possible to touchscreen the iPhone through a ... More About: Mobile Phones , Iphone , Case , Chrome
Lupe Fiasco - ?Paris, Tokyo? (Video)
2008-04-13 20:56:00 Well the brotha Lu’s official official video for ‘Paris , Toyko’ has dropped and it probably couldn’t set a more proper tone for the joint. Just like the lyrics entail, it features an extremely dapper Lupe making his worldly rounds, all while keeping his main squeeze abreast of his whereabouts. Watch the music video for ‘Paris, ... More About: Video , Music , Tokyo , Hip-hop
Interactive Paintings From Seoul, Korea Turns Your Crib Into Hogwarts? (Vid
2008-04-13 20:24:00 Well either that or allow you to reenact a few of your favorites scenes from Harry Potter. The “Alive Gallery” in the South Korea n capital has brought characters in famous paintings to life using the latest interactive technology enabling visitors to actually speak to Mona Lisa and Jesus and his disciples at the last supper. ... More About: Interactive , Paintings , Crib , Hogwarts
The NapTV; Stool +Television Hybrid = 1 Perplexing Gadget
2008-04-12 19:28:00 Perplexing was my initial impression, It simply made very meager sense. But after due musing this conclusion arised, we live in time where people are comfortable to a point where half the population refuses to endure any kind of distress even at the cost of their lifespan.(Hence the onslaught of technology to ease our inconvenience) ... More About: Television , Design , Gadgets , Hybrid , Gadget
Worst Rap Battle Ever, Just Might Be the Most Hillarious
2008-04-12 03:10:00 There isn’t enough said on the impact of Hip-Hop upon our youth and this video epitomizes the influence as this video demonstrates that even the most unlikely candidates yearn for the prideful exuberance of the cipher. Be forewarned however there is an ethical dichotomy presented within the film, ignore the presence of the combatants and ... More About: Comedy , Battle
Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack Dissection (Video)
2008-04-12 02:50:00 Microsoft gave Xbox360Fanboy an early preview of the Halo 3’s upcoming DLC, the Legendary Map Pack which is slated to drop April 15th. It is a wonderfully amateurish video consisting of a moderately detailed run through of Avalanche, Black Out and Ghost Town, the three maps composing the LMP. As it seems content for the ... More About: Video , Gaming , Halo 3
Premier 4509?s Bentley GT is Pompously Premiere
2008-04-12 02:22:00 And with due diligence, one can be assured that when rolling down Sunset with this Bentley accoutrement there will be no rival of any sorts. Presented by the avant-garde, Japanese auto tuner Premier 4509, this marvel is conspicuously with held to only 100 Bentley’s worldwide. Even though Premier 4509 specializes in “auto fashions” it would ... More About: Bikes , Premiere , Whips
The Knux Elaborate On Labels, Stepping Out Of Their Comfort Zone, & Other R
2008-04-12 00:48:00 I must admit, after hearing their debut single ‘Cappuccino‘ I wasn’t entire sold on these New Orleans hailing brothas, but MTV’s recent interview has definitely swayed my opinion. The most notable point mentioned? How southern rappers insist on staying in the south due to the incredibly cheap living expenses. Seriously, how difficult is it to ... More About: Entertainment , Hip-hop , Labels , Zone , Comfort zone
Hoverboards Just Might Just Become A Reality? (Hover Technology)
2008-04-11 23:03:00 Thats right folks, according to Giz Cornell researchers are currently working on a way to make hovering vehicles a reality. They have discovered that by pairing superconductors with permanent magnets, object will hover with complete stability, and without any power. Now the only apparent problem would be that the superconductor needs to be at a ... More About: Technology , Reality
Kobe Bryant It Seems, Has The Most Ridiculous Boosties Ever? (Video)
2008-04-11 22:43:00 Hops, vertical, jumping ability, whatever you want to call it folks. After a concerned Turiaf attempts to persuade his fellow teammate to do otherwise, watch the brotha clean an oncoming Aston Martin as if it were a basic hurdle. Now folks are obviously claiming this to be false, but I don’t see why anyone who ... More About: Video , Fashion , Kobe Bryant , Kobe , Ridiculous
The ?Di Grisogono Meccanica DG?, Would Be The First-Ever Wristwatch To Rock
2008-04-11 22:24:00 After your initial look at the limited-edition Di Grisogono Meccanica DG, you’d probably assume it utilizes digital parts or even LEDs, but of course that assumption is incorrect. Looks can be deceiving as the Meccanica DG is completely analog, comprising of 651 pieces. Only 177 of these astonishing timepieces are going to be made available, ... More About: Gadgets , Watches , Rock , Wristwatch
?Blacksmith TV: Episode 2? (Kwelios)?
2008-04-11 22:03:00 Its about time Kwa’, episode one dropped way back in October, so episode 2 is well overdue. Aforementioned in the preview trailer there will be 10 episodes in total, and before the end of Blacksmith TV, Talib did say he’s going to film Mos Definition saying that they?ll make another BackStar album. Perhaps that task ... More About: Episode , Hip-hop , Talib Kweli , Episode 2
Your Aliph Jawbone Headset Is Now Obsolete, The ?Jawbone 2? just hit the FC
2008-04-11 21:07:00 Well the highly acclaimed, noise canceling headset wasn’t perfect at all. There was the issue of its bulkiness, not to mention its unreliable charge connector, but if you enjoyed your Aliph experience regardless, you’ll be pleased to hear the second iteration is now on its way. The new model just hit the FCC, and it ... More About: Gadgets , Mobile Phones , Headset , Obsolete
Nas?s Anti-Coonery PSA Features 08? Minstrels, Shuckin? & Jivin?, And Plent
2008-04-10 01:26:00 This humorous but frighteningly accurate PSA is originally from Nick Cannon’s new MTV show Short Circuit. But truth be told, I could barely differentiate this here PSA, from the music video for ‘Wipe Me Down‘, and essentially all of Soulja Boy’s singles. Minus the video vixens of course, this satiric joint is dead on, watch ... More About: Comedy , Hip-hop , Features , Anti
Mos Def Previews His New Song ?Pretty Dancer? At 92nd Street Y In New York?
2008-04-10 00:14:00 Yea the brotha likes to sing, but don’t for a second think that since he’s dropping a track entitled ‘Pretty Dancers’, means he’s going soft. The track is actually dedicated to the GOAT in the boxing ring, Mohammed Ali. For after he dealt the forever memorable ass wupping upon Sonny Liston in 65′, he referred ... More About: Music , New York , Hip-hop , Song , York
The ?Cool G108? Watch Phone Is Named Rather Appropiately?
2008-04-09 23:46:00 Definitely one of the more aesthetically pleasing watch phones that have recently shown its face (no pun intended), the G108 is the latest from the Chinese company. Using a circular T9 layout, the G108 is actually a clamshell with a 1.5-inch display screen that flaunts 256k colors at a 128 x 60 pixel resolution. Yes ... More About: Watch , Phone , Fashion , Watches , Mobile Phones
Now In NWS News: There Are Up to 50,000 people rioting against the Egyptian
2008-04-09 19:27:00 And the Motherland’s perpetual turmoil continues, get informed folks… {Read} In the new Rolling Stones there’s a preview of Nas’ upcoming/tenative album “Nigger”… {Read} The New “Iron Man” trailer shows Tony Stark’s first test flight, “Handles Like A Dream..” {Watch} Lonnie speaks on his forthcoming flicks, and his next heavily Neptunes produced album “Invincible Summer”… {Read} Just Blaze ... More About: News , Politics , Movies , Gaming , People
Spec Boogie - ?Superfly Freestyle? (Video)
2008-04-08 21:56:00 This would be my introduction to the up and coming MC Spec Boogie, but I’m already anticipating any upcoming work he has slated to drop. The homage paid to the 72′ classic was done appropriately, the hand picked scenes were totally relevant, and the sample of choice is music to my ears. Spec Boogie’s Superfly ... More About: Video , Freestyle , Hip-hop
MIT?s ?Nexi MDS Robot?, Gauranteed To Cause The Uncanny Valley? (Video)
2008-04-08 21:33:00 Presenting The MDS (Mobile Dexterous Social) robot, designed and built in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab’s Personal Robot s Group, UMASS Amherst’s Laboratory for Perceptual Robotics , Xitome Design, and Meka Robotics. Now the uncanny valley is a hypothesis that when robots and other facsimiles of humans look and act almost, but not entirely, like actual ... More About: Video , Gadgets , Valley
Kanye West?s Performance For Murakami?s Opening @ The Brooklyn Museum? (Vid
2008-04-08 20:46:00 Well Cali got the initial look at Murakami’s vision and all the performances that followed suit, so next up? Brooklyn, NY. The exhibition will be held April 5th ? July 13th, 2008 so if your in the neighborhood do check it out. As the Brooklyn Museum’s website mentions, the exhibit will feature the most comprehensive ... More About: Performance , Kanye West , Hip-hop , West , Opening
Seekway?s 3D LED Cube Is Visually Stunning, Absolutely Useless? (Video)
2008-04-08 20:01:00 Introducing Seekway’s completely vivid 3D LED display, which has the ability of displaying images in full 3D at an astonishing 30 fps. The prototype (above) consists of a 16 x 16 x 16 grid of interconnected color LEDs with makes for 4096 incredibly bight diodes. Of course Seekway’s cube serves no other purpose then your ... More About: Video , Gadgets , Stunning , Useless , Cube
Jay Electronica?s Live Performance @ The Nokia Theatre? (Videos)
2008-04-08 19:11:00 So Mr. Electronica performed a few of his internet released joints at the Nokia Theatre March 30th, and unfortunately the entire crowd wasn’t left complacent. You also do have to remember this is New York, and even OutKast barely got any love from the east when they were still fresh in the game. Reports have ... More About: Videos , Music , Performance , Hip-hop
The Sidekick Slide?s ?Fire Red? Edition Is Dropping Very Soon?
2008-04-08 18:11:00 Well the color is stated to be fire red, but it looks a little bit more like pink if you ask me. Of course it’ll feature Danger ?s application software, which includes push e-mail, full HTML Web browsing, instant messaging, mobile phone, calendar, address book and media player, as well as a consistently updated content catalog. ... More About: Motorola , Mobile Phones , Fire , Slide
?Puma x Yo! MTV Raps? Continue Their Collaborative Line With A Third Releas
2008-04-04 21:31:00 Well we first heard of the Puma and Yo! MTV collaborative clothing line back in September and apparently the team up has been anything but unsuccessful, because this new pack marks their third release. The latest pack will consist of the First Round, Suede Patent and the RS-100 which are all extremely unique looking kicks, ... More About: Fashion , Hip-hop , Line , Kicks
?Hellboy 2: The Golden Army? First Trailer Has Finally Released? (Video)
More articles from this author:2008-04-04 20:53:00 Well I rather enjoyed the first flick, but will the upcoming sequel amount to or surpass the first? Judging by the direction of this first trailer, I’m going to go out on a limb and say yes, minus the repetitive-ass “action/thriller” theme music they always have to reuse for these previews. Seriously, how difficult is ... More About: Video , Movies , Comics , Trailer , Released 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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