Sunday, May 30, 2010

Song of the day "Can I Kick It" A Tribe Called Quest

Tribe is legendary in the Hip-Hop game and one of my all time favorite artist. I can listen to them at any time, while doing anything...at a party, walking to class, doing school work, and especially driving! To say the least I have been listening to a lot of Tribe and Q-Tip on the drive west! Day one I listened to J. Period's Q-Tip - The [ABSTRACT] BEST V.1 which is a must if you are a fan of Tribe or Q-Tip! Today Can I Kick It shuffled and its such a great song! These guys were and are real pioneers...

Q-Tip:
Can I kick it? to all the people who can quest like a tribe does
Before this, did you really know what live was?
Comprehend to the track, for it's why cuz
Gettin measures on the tip of the vibers
Rock and roll to the beat of the funk fuzz
Wipe your feet really good on the rhythm rug
If you feel the urge to freak, do the jitterbug
Come and spread your arms if you really need a hug

Road Tripping: Day 3

Here are some more photos on the road to LA...
Beaver Street Brewery: Flagstaff Arizona



Comfort Inn Lobby: Flagstaff
On the road again...
Train next to highway
El Patio in Albuquerque NM


Food was Fire Literally Fire!

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Road Tripping:Day 1 & 2

Right now I am chillin in Amarillo TX about to got to sleep so I can get up and drive more tomorrow but here are some images of the trip so far...you know i'll be updating with pictures all summer.
Windmills in OK
OKC Bombing Memorial




The Survivor Tree



Empty Chairs

OKC Bombing Memorial


Ribs from Central BBQ
Central BBQ Memphis
Sunset Memphis

Goodwill Memphis

Reflection Eternal: Revolutions Per Minute

Not to be out shadowed by Distant Relatives...Revolutions Per Minute by Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek as Reflection Eternal has been putting out content all week. Here is the music video for one of my favorite songs off the album "So Good" and a video a the duo performing with a little help from the Roots on Jimmy Fallon...check it out and see what you think this is real hip-hop!

Song of the day "Shutterbugg" Big Boi

The O.G. ATLien is back with this official video for "Shutterbugg" off his upcoming solo album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty due in stores July 6th. This video is pretty cool it has a lot of different things going on in it you really need to pay attention to catch it all. Personally 3000 is my favorite out of the legendary duo but this song is great. I like the break down with "back to life back to reality". On a side note I was going to get the T-shirt version of the red sweatshirt he is wearing that reads atlien the other day in LiL Five but they were out of my size...

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Song of the day "Count Your Blessing" Nas & Damian Marley

This is the best song off of Distant Relatives hands down. The hook by Damian is so good, just uplifting music...
I've joy in abundance
I've got life full of substance
I've got meetings and functions
So I count my blessings
I've got something to live for
I've got surplus to give more
And we're all welcome through His door
So I count my blessings
And give thanks to the master
That you are the disaster
We're still here together after
And I've got somewhere to dress for,
And I've got no need to stress for
And so I'll always put my best forth
And count my blessings
And they'll be no need for tissues
'Cause there will be no further issues
If you got someone who miss you,
Man, count your blessings.
I've got love and assurance
I've got new health insurance
And I've got strength and endurance
So I count my blessings
So I count my blessings

The Angel City

This video has some great shots of Los Angeles...I leave tomorrow!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Five Senses

When asked what sense you could live without I always say smell, but the other day I def realized that sometimes smell can be very powerful. I cleaned the interior of my car for the road trip across the country(I must say it looks very nice). I found some of my new car scent car-freshners and hung one up. The smell automatically took me back to the days in which I use to cruise around and do some un-lawful things in my car. Memories of my old lifestyle came right back to me and a smile came across my face. I popped in my Outkast mix and drove through the A happy all because of a familiar smell...

Matzah Ball Soup

My mom cooked her amazing Matzah Ball soup the other day...its soo damn good. I've been eating it for days! The Matzah Balls are gigantic they take up half the bowl. If you've never had it before its pretty much chicken soup. One of the best jewish meals.

Song of the day "A Day In The Life Of Benjamin Andre" by Andre 3000

If your a fan of Outkast or Hip-Hop in general than in my opinion you need to know this song and you need to respect it. Andre has one of the best flows and lyricism in the game. I personally love this song it sounds like a freestyle and it is quite impressive. I love the first line I met you in a club in Atlanta Georgia. Basically it is why I am posting this song today. I am going to miss my city and state while I am gone. Its my home and always will be. Any mention of it in a song or movie puts a smile on my face...

I met you in a club in Atlanta Georgia
Said me and my homeboy were coming out with an album
You looked at me like yeah nigga right
But you gave me you number anyway you were on the talcum
Powder, how's about them oranges
Moved away from home to school with big plans
By day, studied the history of music
By night, just to pay for that shit, you'd dance
To get your pants was a mission impossible
We were both the same age but I
Suppose wasn't on the same page but in
The same book of life so I'd paged you when
I felt you that were getting off of work
Or either when you're on your way to school
We starting hanging like Ernie and Bert
And in my idle head I'm thinking cool
Just when I think I'm going down your shirt
You're hiking up your skirt now
The events that followed had me volley if your hometown would be
Heaven or hell
The angelic nastiness you possessed made you by far the best
Therefore hard to tell
You'd dropped me off by the dungeon
Never came in, but I knew that you were wondering
Now are these niggaz in this house up to something
Selling crack sack by sacks so they could function?
Well, yes and no
Yes we were selling it
But no it wasn't blow
Cook it in the basement then move it at a show
Then grab the microphone and everybody yelled “ho"
Meanwhile the video starts playing
BET college radio and a van
Packed full of niggaz with a blunt in their hand
And one in their ear
You know what I'm saying
But, I kept your number in my old phone
Got a new chip flip with the roam roam
So it took me a minute to retrieve seven digits
But I promised I would call you when I got home
But, when I got home I never did
By the time I did, heard that you had a kid
By some nigga in Decatur
Who replied see you later when he got the good news, that's life shit
Now, I'm nineteen with a Cadillac
My nigga had a Lex with the gold pack
Got a plaque but I'm living with my pop pop
So I got glock and a low jack
You kinda fast for that fella in class who used to draw
And never said much ‘cause half of what he saw
Was so far from that place you wanna be
That words only fucked it up more follow me
Are you starting to gather what I'm getting at?
Now if I'm losing you tell me then I'll double back
But keep in mind, at the time “keep it real" was the phrase
Silly once said now, but those were the days
When spring break
And Daytona
And Freakniks
Made you wanna
Drop out of college and never go back
Move to the south but that ain't a Kodak
Moment, on went myself and big boi
Well you knew him as Twan
That's right you were around before this shit begun
When Twan had a daughter and
Sort of was made to mature before the first tour
We hit the road like jack
Laughed and cried and drived it back with some Yak
Girls used to say, y'all talk funny, y'all from the islands?
And I'd Laughed and they just keep smiling
No, I'm from Atlanta baby
He from Savannah, maybe
We should hook up and get tore up and then lay down hey we
Got to go because the bus is pulling out in 30 minutes
She's playing tennis disturbing the tenants
15-love
Fit like glove
Description is like
15 doves
In a Jacuzzi catching the Holy Ghost
Making one woozy in the head and comatose, agree?
Enough about me
How's about you?
How's the lil' kid?
She was about 2 the last time we spoke
I hadn't smoked or took a shot of drink
Cause I'd start the 2nd album off on another note
Now, that note threw some niggaz in the hood off
But see I'd balled out, and before I fall out
I'd Slow my Lac down to a nice speed
The brain is that fried egg I might need
New direction was apparent
I was a child looking at the floor staring
So changing my style was like release for the primitive beast
Yes I was on the rise, yeast was the street
To make bread-Never primary concern
Just to hop on these beats and wait my turn
I'd meet muslims, ganstas, bitches, rastas, and macoroni niggaz - imposters
So on a trip to New York on some beeswax
I get invited to a club where emcees at
And on stage is a singer with some thing on her head
Similar to the turban that I covered up my dredz with
Which I was rocking at the time
When I was going through them phases trying to find
Anything that seemed real in the world
Still searching, but I started liking this girl
Now you know her
As Erykah on and on Badu
Call Tyrone on the phone why you
Do that girl like that boy you ought to be ashamed
The song wasn't about me and that ain't my name
We're young, in love, in short we had fun
No regrets no abortion, had a son
By the name of Seven
And he's five
By the time I do this mix, he'll probably be six
You do the arithmetic
Me do the language arts
Y'all stand against the wall blindfolded me throw the darts
To poke you in the heart
And take you from the start
To one luxury transportation and a Marta card
Or either when your girlfriend that went to Mays
Momma or her daddy let her borrow the Benz because she's smart
Or maybe if your neighbor does you a huge favor
And he sells you that rabbit that's been sitting in his yard
You fix it up.. you trick it out.. you give it rims.. you give it bump
You give it all your time because that's all you can think about

Nike SB June 2010 Apparel Release


Nike SB’s apparel release for June is all about the t-shirts, but mind you, it isn’t your run-of-the-mill graphic tee collection, as Nike SB had enlisted the help of skateboarder/artist extraordinare, Lance Mountain, to pen a few sketches for the collection of skating scenarios. There is also a humorous photographic tee featuring an amigo in a poncho.









Monday, May 24, 2010

Nas Levi's Pioneer Session

Featured amongst 12 influential musicians in the world of Pop, Rock, Rap, and Soul, Nas kicks off Levi’s Pioneer Sessions Campaign with a cover of Slick Rick’s “Hey Young World”. The campaign calls for each individual to record a classic hit in their own signature style, while reflecting the timelessness of music and that of the Levi’s brand.

FILA

I found this picture on my Baby Mama Karina Karina's blog. It is my last week here in GA for a while so I thought this was appropriate. I'll be repping my city hard in LA got my A hat and multiple ATL shirts...the west coast doesn't know whats coming for it. Forever I Love Atlanta!

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Farm Burger


Yesterday I had the pleasure of eating at the newest restaurant to hit Decatur... Farm Burger is a spinoff restaurant of the original Farm 255, located in DT Athens, 255 serves up fresh farm grown organic recipes of all kinds full of heart & soul. Farm Burger specializes mainly in Burgers with a few other choices on the menu. Their mission statement is simple: eating is a celebration to be shared. Our food makes ethical eating easy. This isn't McDonalds, Farm Burger wants you to think about your burger - what it is and where it's from. Their burgers are made from 100% grassfed beef that is dry-aged for two weeks and ground daily. Their cows are raised on the sweet grasses of the southeast, and never fed antibiotics, hormones, or grain. Their menu is seasonal and sourced from local farms. And they seem to be getting their message across because when I walked up to the building there was a line coming out the door. After I ordered it only took around 5 minutes for me to get my food. The inside is done nicely, stripped down with a retro feel and clean lines. Its a very popular design for many things these days. If you are a fan of burgers and a good environment i'd suggest Farm Burger.
I was so hungry I started eating before I thought about taking a picture of the goods...I like mine with lettuce, tomato, FB sauce, grainy mustard, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, and swiss.



SUMO: evrythng

My homeboy SUMO is starting to do big things in Athens. He painted this abandoned building near 5 points recently. His original idea was to just paint a big purple line across the top and have it drip down the white wall to make it a little more visually stimulating for the passer by. But I think this is really cool as well.


Friday, May 21, 2010

The Black Keys "Brothers"


Today I listened to my Black Keys mix cd for the first time in awhile, then I came home to find out that The Black Keys released their 6th studio album last Tuesday. I just gave it a listen to and it is great. Its hard to go wrong when it comes to the Keys they've got so much soul and some nice funk under tones. I mean when your band is made up of only two guys...a drummer and a guitarist with an amazing voice you know you've got something special...If you've never listened to them I suggest giving them a chance cause they are the truth some of the only new none hip-hop that I get into.

This video is great...I'd love to chill with these guys they seem like some cool MF's