I watched a John Mayer Storytellers this morning and it was cool to hear him talk about his songs, why he wrote them and what not. John Mayer is one of the last true musicians left, he plays and writes his own songs. I've always liked this song I know exactly what he is saying in the first verse...
I know a girl She puts the color inside of my world But she's just like a maze Where all of the walls are continually changed And I've done all I can To stand on her steps with my heart in my hands Now I'm starting to see Maybe it's got nothing to do with me
Fathers, be good to your daughters Daughters will love like you do Girls become lovers who turn into mothers So mothers, be good to your daughters too
Once again HBO has a new show that I am very excited about..."How to Make It in America." The show is produced by Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson of "Entourage" so you know its going to be good! The show def looks like the life I'd like to live ya dig!"How to Make It in America" follows two enterprising Brooklyn twenty somethings as they hustle their way through New York City, determined to achieve the American Dream. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein (Greenberg) and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene (Guzman), who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo ("Kid Cudi"), the entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.
"How to Make It in America" also stars the very sexy Lake Bell as Ben's ex-girlfriend Rachel, who is concentrating on her own career and a new relationship.
Martha Plimpton ("Beautiful Girls," "200 Cigarettes") as Rachel's boss Edie, an eccentric interior designer; Shannyn Sossamon ("40 Days and 40 Nights," "The Holiday") as Gingy, Ben and Cam's artsy friend; and Eddie Kaye Thomas ("Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," "American Pie") as David Kaplan, a successful hedge fund manager and high school friend of Ben's.
Complete with details galore, this Carhartt jacket has been transformed by Junya Watanabe of Comme des Garcons, who has reworked a previous release. The jacket now features a woollen plaid section, camo interior, leather elbow patches and more. Available in either brown or black, this collaborative variation is thought to be limited to around 100 pieces. I am a big fan of customizing clothes. I wish I could have someone bespoke all of my stuff. Carhartt are great jackets I have a standard black Carhartt work jacket and its been through it all. I think I'd have to go for the brown one here.
Timberland is one of my favorite footware companies. They make quality goods that last a long time. I have had a pair of their hiking boots for years now and they have been all over. Last year I bought a pair of their Earthkeepers and they are F R E S H fresh! Super comfortable and they look so fly. As we all know boots are great for the winter time. Recently Timberland just released shots of its premium line for the season including the Abington Collection by Timberland. The Abington Collection is hailed as Timberland’s most elite line, which continues to draw influence from post-Industrial Revolution footwear and utilises the finest Horween leathers, making for extra reinforcement. The Abington Collection is inspired by turn-of-the-century farmers and factory workers as they progressed into city life. The line features a good use of premium C. F. Stead suedes from England across several styles, including two new models which accommodate Gore-Tex lining.
"It's that time of the year again, when all my Bonnaroo brethren are anxiously awaiting for the official lineup to be announced. The Roo crew usually release the lineup the first week of February, so it's only natural that the rumors and leaky lineups pick up super steam the week or two before the real deal drops. Is the below list completely accurate? I'm not sure. That all depends on how well you trust "hackers", "message board gurus", and the "hip insiders". I can say, from multiple Bonnaroo experiences, it's really rare for a band to be signed up for the festival in back-to-back years.. making this particular lineup somewhat believable."
If this list is anyway true that means: Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, 311, Mos Def, The Black Keys Blakroc....then I will def be going!
Jay Z Neil Young Dave Matthews Band Kings of Leon Stevie Wonder Pavement Arcade Fire Norah Jones Massive Attack String Cheese Incident Furthur Michael Franti and Spearhead Phoenix Dead Weather STS9 New Pornographers 311 Mos Def The Black Keys Avett Brothers Disco Biscuits Blakroc Cat Power Spoon Explosions in the Sky Yonder Mountain String Band M83 Gossip Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Ingrid Michaelson John Frusciante Dan Deacon Baroness Lord T and Eloise Ryan Bingham Brian Jonestown Massacre Gaslight Anthem Gwar Steve Martin Mayer Hawthorne Noah and the Whale
Photographer Michel Denis-Huot captured these amazing pictures on safari in Kenya's Masai Mara in October last year. They are amazing shots its crazy to see acts of affection like this in nature...when it comes down to it we are all animals and to see these guys acting with a sense of love and compassion is just amazing!
J Dilla was one of the greatest...innovative and original with a sound and ear for music and producing that only comes around once and a while. I personally love this track off of donuts. It is great all by itself I must say I jam out to it all the time. Although it would be cool to hear someone put a verse to it like common or Mos Def as well.
DAMN! I am going home this weekend so I would be close to Lil Five and WiSH, but I have no money and I could only go on SAT so i'd miss the first day and all the size 11's probably! Anyways sneakers are just sneakers anyways I guess...
Open up the gate Let my prayer rise up And I struggle every day just to get myself up For the force of gravity that keeps sinking my ship Time again one is bound to slip We rip through these days We flip through the age Survive stay alive we won't trip in the haze Lost in the maze I know it's just a phase But I dread it dread it dread it I won't let my life go to waste I'm a struggla
Rise and never fall cause I been through it all
So ask yourself and think twice Would you want to live your life
Nike Sportswear’s Spring 2010 Collection has started to come out already and the collection continues to offer premium Nike Sportswear pieces. Some of the items I am digging on include these aerial city landscape T-shirts, plaid button down, and standard NSW T-shirt in new colorways.
Kill Bill is one of my favorite movie series ever made. They are some of Tarantino's best work and infact it is rumored that he is going to make third film. I guess Nike isn't to off putting out this Kill Bill Pack, which consists of a Nike Big Nike High and Nike Auto Flight High. Both shoes feature colorways inspired by the movie; yellow to match Uma Thurman’s character’s outfit, red to match all the blood, etc. The Big Nike High rocks a black metallic silver-varsity maize colorway, while the other sports varsity red varsity red-white-speed yellow. Also, the insoles feature the kill list for a nice touch. I'd cop the Auto Flight Highs for sure.
Banksy Is an amazing graffiti artiest. I love graffiti when its done at this level...a true form of art. My homeboy Blake aka Nile is going to teach me the art of spray paint one of these days and I can't wait!
Nike SB released two LOST inspired shoes as quickstrike releases for January. The Oceanic Airlines Dunk and the DHARMA Initiative Blazers. If you are a fan of the show like me then I know you can't wait for FEB and the final season to start! It is going to be crazy to say the least I hope it ends well and the series goes out on a good note. As for these shoes the Blazers are def my favorite!
I thought this was a really good song when I heard it about a year ago. But this video makes it so much better, it seems real gritty to me. I like how its real not just about throwing money around slamin cadillac doors or pimpin hoes. Big Sean message is that everyone has a dream whatever it is to make lots of money or to fly into outerspace.
Pita Pizza is so Dank Phi...For mine I start with a pita and spread pesto all over it then I add a sliced roma tomato garlic a lot of mozzarella and parmesan cheese..place it in the oven at 400 for 10 minutes and enjoy!
Inspired by Where The Wild Things Are, GQ UK’s latest fashion shoot enlisted runway models that even your regular boy next door would appreciate. Photographed by Gavin Bond, the Victoria Secret models, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Shannan Click, Elyse Taylor, Lindsay Ellingson and Candice Swanepoel, goes wild with Victoria’s Secret gear and fun props including antlers, rifles, and on the tamer side, kittens and lollipop. I must say I like this spread a lot!
If you know me then you know that normally I am a loyal Nike man. I rep Nike gear daily and truly believe they are the best! However in this case I will make an exception because I love Star Wars and this is a great video as well. Adidas has been promoting their Star Wars Collection for a while now. If you check out the shoes I really don't think they are that fresh and they don't even give a good close up of them in this at all but its a cool ad.
This is a lil late, but about a month ago TSG The Show Game held a three years anniversary party at the Nike Store in Lenox Square. I went to take pictures for a class project and just enjoy the event with the rest of the sneaker community. All in all it was a success...
HERE is the Link to my project and more photos enjoy!
Just booked a cruise to the Bahamas for Spring Break with the KSAW Family! Its going to be "EPIC" or at least that is the choice of words Kev Kev and others have said. We've got almost 16 people going so its bound to be out control! I've never been on a cruise but i've been told multiple times by my parents that I was conceived on one.... Anyways I am pumped to say the least our newly renovated ship is going to Nassau and Half Moon Cay two places that i've never been and always wanted to go! I love going to new spots...53 days SB10!
Now that I am back at school i've started to cook again, and here are some meals I made this week. On Monday I made my homemade Fettucini Alfredo with Scallops a simple but delicious dish, and last night I made my Turkey Chili which is always a little different but a great meal on a cold night...I know you want it!
This is one of my favorite cuts off of Mos Def's latest album The Ecstatic. I have a specific memory of this song: I was in NYC over the summer and went to John Forte album release party at this amazing underground bar it was a sick spot. I had walked up to the bar to get a drink and standing right next to me was Talib Kweli himself. It was tight to say the least. The DJ didn't miss a beat and put on this track...a great moment in my life.
The T-shirt is pretty dope...I don't think I am going to be able to come through and cop it though. Maybe if I still lived in Ksaw or class didn't start until Monday.
This song is always great for the 1st day of any month but it seems especially great for January! Its a new year and hopefully it will bring good things...to me i've always thought of years starting by the school year just like the 1st day of the week to me is monday to me not sunday.
Anyways once again I had an insane New Years Eve! I ended up getting hammer slammered and black out drunk. What I can remember of last night is crazy and the stuff I have been told I did and can kind of remember is insane. For example I walked into the middle of the street in DT up to a random car, not a taxi, knocked on the window and asked this older couple that had just drove back from the Wide Spread Panic concert to give me and five other people a ride home and they did it! Apparently I almost got hit by a car as well...At the time everything seemed like a great idea but it has official been a rough day for me I still feel very very very hung over!
Outkast’s Big Boi has been rumored to be releasing a solo album for a couple of years now and it looks like it will finally be released this year. While the release date is still pending the album will be titled, Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The Atlanta MC recently shot an impromptu video for his song, “Shine Blockas”. Songs pretty dope...