Grand Bay/ Valdosta

This weekend I made the trip down the Valdosta to chill with my brothers. God I needed it so much! My boys Luke, Jmeg, Chatz, and Tray are all family for real. When we see each other shit just clicks man. Luke knows what I'm talking about with that "Superfly".

I have been going through a lot recently, to say the least things have definitely been way better then they are right now. This weekend really helped me feel some happiness and normalcy if even just for a couple of days. We made the trip over to Grand Bay and it was so cool to be out in nature. Things are so different down in Valdosta its crazy how a 4 hour drive can change the weather and scenery so much it feels like vacation every time I go down there.

Inside the tree of Life

The tree of Life

JMeg

Lizard

Flying V

Gator

Big Ass Gator

Luke In Action I got some good video of the skate sesh as well!

Song of the day "Lost One" by Lauryn Hill

I've been bumping this song for the past week or so and its sooo good. I wish Lauryn Hill would make new music!

Now some might mistake this for just a simple song
And some don't know what they have 'til it's gone
Now even when you're gone you can still be reborn
And, from the night can arrive the sweet dawn
Now, some might listen and some might shun
And some may think that they've reached perfection
If you look closely you'll see what you've become
Cause you might win some but you just lost one

You might win some but you just lost one
You might win some but you just lost one
You might win some but you just lost one
You might win some but you just lost one

You might win some but you really lost one
You just lost one, it's so silly how come
When it's all done did you really gain from
What you done done, it's so silly how come
You just lost one

Review: How To Make It In America

Its official How To Make It In America is going to be a great show. I mean it was hard for it not to be...young cats trying to make it NYC dealing with self doubt heart break and trying to get that dream all while bumping hip-hop and other good music and wearing fresh gear. With Entourage on its way out its good to know we have another great show on its way in!

The music on the show is super fresh starting with the title song (FYI the type for the titles is so nice as well)..."I Need A Dollar" by Aloe Blacc. Kid Cudi and Dj Green Lantern host the shows Mixtape.

You can download The shows Mixtape Here

Song of the day "One Day Cover Matisyahu" by PS22 Choir

I came across this today and its amazing! The public school 22 choir has been involved with a lot of important things including performing with Stevie Nicks, Common, and recording on Passion Pits hit new album. But this cover of "One Day" by my homeboy Matisyahu is official dope! It'd be really cool to see them perform this together. A must watch...these kids are great! Made my day fo sho...

sometimes I lay
under the moon
and thank God I'm breathing
then I pray
don't take me soon
cause I am here for a reason
sometimes in my tears I drown
but I never let it get me down
so when negativity surrounds
I know some day it'll all turn around

Converse Chuck Taylor Sweatshirt

Converse has put a new spin on their most iconic silhouette, the Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi, by using a sweatshirt fleece on the upper of the shoe and lining it with a fleece lining to give the shoe more comfort and protection. Converse’s signature White with Red toecap is still prevalent on this pair of Chuck’s. I'd def pick up a pair of these if I had the extra green laying around.

SNOW!

When I got out a class today it finally had started to Snow like they said it would. I love the snow and we rarely get it here in GA I guess that is really why I love it ya know. So I went about it and walked for two hours around campus and Downtown. By the time I got back to my car it had started to stick and look like snow. It would've been better to walk around once it had stuck everywhere but after two hours it had been long enough...now I am warming up with some tea listing to a little Coltrane....missing her by my side.

Nike Human Chain

Pretty cool technique... I wonder how long it took for them to shoot and edit this.

Human Chain from NikeSportswear on Vimeo.

Fast Food Song

This is crazy! I want to know where they live at cause I don't think i've ever been to a fast food joint especially Taco Bell that gets your order right.... A must watch!

Song of The Day: "Whatever You Want" Consequence feat Kanye West & John Legend

This is a great song...and the video is funny. It looks like Kanye and them just took a camera and filmed themselves having a good time. The head spinning dance by the ladies is great too!

Okay, GOOD MUSIC has arrived
You and your girls can finally get live
I'ma need you to turn the lights down
Whatever gon happen gon happen right now
Do whatever you want
Whatever you want

Baby let me get the number to your blackberry curve
So I can buy you everything that you deserve
I ain't gotta front mama that's my word
With that kinda ass I might spaz like NERD
And buy whatever you want
Whatever you want

Now I need you to leave home any inhibitions
I promise you, won't be any intermissions
Wassup with your home girl, I'm so persistent
We need an assistant, I'm just kidding
Whatever you want
Whatever you want

The number one team is back it ain't fair
And if you feel the same, raise you glass in the air
Just like the pack Jordans that come with the wack pair
Y'all really don't want it and we're making that clear
So do whatever you want

Put you hands in the air
Wave them around like you just don't care
And once you're done with that, keep your hands up high
If you're with your girls let me see you get live
And whatever you want

Hey girl, we gon live it up tonight
Hey girl, welcome to the Grammy life
Hey girl, you know how this goes
if you all,centerfolds,is all I know
Whatever you want

Now when everybody way too aggressive
I'ma be the one to cool to even stress
Even though I bought dresses, breasts, Benz's, Lexus
Yeah, you get the message
Whatever you want
Whatever you want

MVP Puppets Handshake

These are always good commercials. This one right here reminds me of me and my homeboy C. Wilson handshake. Legendary...

Song of The Day: "Daughters" John Mayer

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

Lake Bell

After further review its official Lake Bell is gorgeous! She is smoking hot...just my type dark skin, dark hair, green eyes and a total half jew!

How To Make It In America

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.

Junya Watanabe Carhartt Jacket Collaboration

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.

Urban Dictionary Definition of "Ethan"

Check out these Urban Dictionary Definition's of "Ethan" shits pretty crazy and true!

Timberland Abington Spring 2010 Collection

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.

Check out more HERE

Kick Ass Trailer

I've been watching trailers for this movie for a couple of months now and its official this movie is going to KICK ASS!

Possiable Bonnaroo Lineup 2010

"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."

text via HERE

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

Cheetahs play with little Impala

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!

Song of The Day: "Two Can Win" J Dilla

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.

Wish Warehouse sale 2K10

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...