Pharell's Nike Moon Boots!!!

Pharell got some moon boots on at the NRJ Awards in Europe! These are kinda ill... I can't rock them but I think they are a decent winter look for the types who tuck their jeans.

ALERT: APPLE TAKEOVER AGAIN!!! iPAD ON DECK!!!

This looks like its gonna put the ereaders and anything else in that same vein OUT OF BUSINESS! The iPad is serious. Check the Youtube clip!

via F.M. Phenomenal Blog

VIDEO: HIP HOP OFFICIAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK- Big Sean

I like this cats muzik! I got to see him open for Wale at SOB's and his set was DOPE! I got both of his mixtapes and he has definitely got potential. Be on the lookout for his album in 2010 that has production from SUPER PRODUCERS like Pharell, Kanye West, and No ID! Finally Famous Vol.3 the mixtape will hit the web mid February so check for that too!

via Nahright

ALERT: AIR JORDAN II COMING SOON!!!

The OG Air Jordan II's are dropping early 2010! I was too happy to hear this since I missed them when they dropped in 2004! The first colorway is the one that is above. I love the make of this sneaker. It is simple and comfortable but the only thing I did not like that I saw with these sneakers is that over time the sole tended to turn yellow. But overall, this is definitely a great and stylish shoe and a quality OG pick up for the collection.

VIDEO: KID CUDI- "CUDDERISBACK!"

KiD CuDi "cudderisback" - Directed by Jason Goldwatch - DatNewCudi.com from DP on Vimeo.

Cudder is definitely a character! I think him and Curren$y need 2 collab and make some muzik because they are on the same page! Up, Up, and AWAAAAAAY!

ALL GONE 2009 BOOK LAUNCH!!!

http://hypebeast.com/2010/01/2009-book-launch-colette/

This is an article that was listed on the hypebeast (with pictures) website about the book release for ALL GONE 2009 Edition. It is the yearly streetwear manual that all fashion followers look to in prediction of what will be the upcoming trends and to evaluate the previous trends of the previous year. Check it out and pick up the book if you are A.diccted T.o F.resh

via HYPEBEAST

FASHION SPOTLIGHT: GOOD WOOD NYC (PAUSE)

This wooden accesories company has made custom jewelry for the like of Talib Kweli, Mos Def, and Jay Electronica! This is a very flyy concept I think mines should be on the way soon. Im goin with the white and blk jesus pieces. ATF APPROVED!

ALSO... check them out at there online store and website goodwoodnyc.com

VIDEO: FRENCH MONTANA- IM A STAR

The Cocaine Convict drops another viral vid 2 keep the WAVE GANG afloat amidst the absence of their detained mascot MAX B. Frenchie is gettin better tho... def makes good music. FREE BIGGAVELZ! A....T....F!

FREEWAY x JAKEONE- STIMULUS PACKAGE TRAILER

I sure hope the album is as good and creative as the album cover lol

VIDEO: DRAKE COMPLEX FEB/MARCH ISSUE

Drake's photo shoot for Complex Magazine's Feb/March issue. Countdown to Thank Me Later has officially started!

VIDEO: Styles P- Send Me A Kite

Styles P's 1st video off the Green Ghost Project with DJ Green Lantern! Good concept good music... No thanks needed... ENJOY folks...atF u 2!

VIDEO: Curren$y- Breakfast

Spitta is everywhere theses days! Street album is Smokee Robinson... COMING REALLY SOON!

RICK ROSS- Mafia Music 2

Son might be a swine but Big Bill got bars 4 real! #BAWSE! ATF...

Curren$y – “Lemon Kush” « Hip-Hop Wired

Curren$y – “Lemon Kush” « Hip-Hop Wired

New Curren$y! "Lemon Kush" over the Gucci Mane "Lemonhead" beats! JETS fool... ATF

Via Hip-Hop Wired

Curren$y performing at St. James Church

LAMC Presents: Curren$y from Creative Control on Vimeo.

It seems as if any place you can plug in a soundsystem is a venue for a concert these days! lol... Spitta performing with a live band at St. James Church. Hippie Dame makes his cameo.

via Nahright

KANYE & AMBER AT FASHION WEEK IN PARIS PT.2

Kanye and Amber stuntin at Fashion Week in Paris... As much of a hoodbooger she might sound. Amber is 1 of the baddest jawns this side of the galaxy! lol. She cleans up so well. Its a little over the top sometimes but she got a dope fashion sense.

J.Cole in SPIN Magazine

J. Cole featured in the same magazine that Drake is on the cover of... I feel like the comparisons are going to make him spaz one of these days and say something wild... we shall see. Just my thoughts. I'm a fan of both but lyrically Jermaine will demolish Aubrey! Hahaha... ATF

VIDEO: Jay Electronica Performs Exhibit A & Exhibit C at the Knitting Factory in BK!

Dude is serious!!! He got vets payin respect and he aint even drop an album yet! I think we got something special on our hands! Jay Elect might be for real! This footage from the Knitting Factory in BK, NY. Dude is officially one of my new fave artists with J.Cole, Drizzy, Cudi, Nick F., etc.

MONCLER GAMME BLEU FALL/WINTER 2010 LINE

Moncler is always a good look if u have that expensinve taste! The Gamme Bleu line looks promising 4 the Winter weather! Just cuz it was 50 today doesn't mean we aint still got almost 2 months left of winter! HaHaHa

via Hypebeast

DREAM THIRD ALBUM COMPLETE!!!

I aint really one 4 mainstream R&B but The Dream's last album was definitely a quality effort and he is saying this one is better... I dont know if I can actually take his word on it but I will be standing bye 2 see what it is. He does produce bangers like no other mainstream R&B artists that are out right now so I will let his prediction slide...(at least 4 the moment) Lol. AtF ;)

via RAPRADAR

VIDEO: Jay Electronica- Exhibit A (Teaser)

full length song listed below!



More fuego from Jay Elect! Flex dropped a few bombs 2day! The movement 2 save hip hop continues! This is some empowering s**t to see! I here when Act II drops he is putting out a video project with it! I'm anxious to see how that turns out he usually has very good visuals with his video teasers...could be very ill

Gil Scott-Heron- Me and the Devil

This is art and its HOT! Speaking that s**t that inspired the likes of Common and Mos Def. Check out Gil Scott-Heron who will be droppin his 1st album in 15 years pretty shortly. Wisdom is something the world needs right now. Check him out...ATF

WINTER WEATHER ESSENTIAL OF THE DAY: ADIDAS KORSIKA

My favorite boot of the Winter Season so far! Adidas is definitely stepping there boot game up to compete with the popularity of the ACG. However, I like these better and they cost less. Ha! Yes Ima a bargain shopper! ATF

Joe Budden - Keep On (Prod. by J. Cardim)

Joe Budden - Keep On (Prod. by J. Cardim)
The J.Cardim beats and Joe Budden lyrics seem 2 be a pretty good tandem... Joe goes in on this one.

via NahRight

KICKS OF THE DAY: DUNKMAN LEBRON VII (Blk/Lime)

This colorway goes hards for the Lebron VII catalog! Another reason 4 u 2 cop a pair! the dunk man logo is on the bottom too! Black and Lime never disappoints...

via NICEKICKS.com

ATF EXCLUSIVE FINALLY!!! BOSS OF ALL BOSSES 2!!! LISTEN HERE...

Download Mixtape Free | LiveMixtapes.com Mixtape Player

My Fellow Slimes and Slimettes...The streets asked 4 it! Here it is! Listen 2 it now!

THE RETURN OF GEMSTONES

Look dude up! He was signed to 1st and 15th which is Lupe's label but he has been silent for a while. He is now going by his birthname and is lookin' to create the same buzz he had when Lupe put out "We On".

ALL THINGS FLY MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK: Nickelus F- Go Time

This is a dope mixtape by Nickelus F, a dope emcee from Richmond, VA. He is most known for his collaborations with Drake before he exploaded onto the mainstream platform. He is a very good talent who's delivery is and flow is natural. The guy is good and I been listenin' to this mixtape for a while but I'm recommending it to you now cuz it's most definitely good music. Download it! ATF Approved!

Ski Beatz feat. The Cool Kids and Stalley- We Can Do It Big

WE CAN DO IT BIG: VIDEO from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Track off of Ski Beats' "24 Hour Karate School" Mixtape!

MALICE OF THE CLIPSE- WAKE UP CALL

Malice from the Clipse showcases his acting skills or lack there of...either way I watched the whole thing so I guess it served its purpose! Lol... ATF

C'MON SON 2009 AWARDS

Ed Lover and the 2009 C'MON SON AWARDS lol... He even got the ESPN ppl doin the C'MON MAN segment. #FAIL. LOL. I hope he got a check for that! Mainstream always wanna plaigerize some s**t. C'MON SON! hahahaha

via HIPHOPDX

Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea | Album Reviews, Hip Hop Music Reviews, Rap Reviews | HipHopDX

Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea | Album Reviews, Hip Hop Music Reviews, Rap Reviews | HipHopDX

"Corrine Bailey Rae's The Sea is one of the new decade's must-own albums!" -HipHopDX

I am not sure how much that means given the fact that we are only 11 days into the new decade but her last offering was great. She is morning the death of her husband who passed from a suspected drug overdose. Their relationship being the inspiration for her 1st single. Support this good artist and go pick up her music I suspect it drops either tomorrow or next week if they rated it now.

KICKS OF THE DAY: OG JORDAN VI (Blk/Red)

Probably my favorite pair of Jordans of all time... must have for any sneakerhead but then again they are limited so every1 won't have a pair! Droppin 2010 so be on the look out for more posts! They will be droppin pretty soon ;)

via NICEKICKS.COM

NEW MUSIC: DARIEN BROCKINGTON- Cold Case Files

I'm not only a hip hop head I effs with the underground R&B (reference the J Rawls feat Eric Roberson post). Today I got the great news (via wifey) that Darien Brockington released a mixtape that you can listen to for free but to purchase will be $5. His first album is one of my favorites. I haven't listened to it yet but I'm posting it of the strength of his previous bangers... Hope all of you enjoy one of my personal favorite R&B artsists... ALSO check out his debut effort Someone to Love= CLASSIC!

SPOTLIGHT: OCULAR OBSERVATIONS by Shaka Ramsay

These are the works of a talented brotha that I have had the pleasure to know for quite sometime(quite possibly because he is family) LOL. He is what I like to consider a master of many talents and an artist in every sense of the word. He is an urban renaissance man and has been born with the "Midas touch" in terms of the different interests he choses to pursue. He is a fashion guru, musician, and photographer. He also is someone I have been blessed to have as a mentor. He has a series of photographs in which I have the opportunity to showcase and you have the pleasure of viewing. When you experience each picture look at all the detail and really study each frozen moment. Without further adieu...OCULAR OBSERVATIONS by Shaka Ramsay! ENJOY ;) You're all welcome! ATF...
"Be a coinnoseur of all things in life that interest you..." -Ibn Jasper

For more photos go to www.shakaramsay.com

CORMEGA & HIS TAKE ON THE WHOLE FIRM "FIASCO"

Mega and his story on what happened with his relationship with Nas and what happened behind the scenes that caused the demise of his relationship with The Firm and Steve Stoute. If you my age you kinda been waitin' to hear his side of the story.

via RAPRADAR

VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa YRB Interview

Wiz Khalifa from YRB Magazine on Vimeo.

Wiz Khalifa talkin' about his favorite things...FASHION, HIP HOP, AND PITTSBURGH. I'm sure he will be in the Freshman XXL class of 2010. Dude got some dope songs!(Reference his 2009 mixtapes)

courtesy of NAHRIGHT

VIDEO: VIDEO BIO OF ALI VEGAS

This kid used 2 be one of the young rappers that was supposed to take the game over... but a couple of decisions gone bad set him back a bit but this is his video bio. Get familiar!

courtesy of NAHRIGHT

Drake- Zone

Download Drake Zone mp3

New Drizzy... produced by Justice League... I aint really feelin the beat but the bars is cool...he gotta do better than this on the album.

VID: SEAN C & LV "BEHIND THE BOARDS"

GET FAMILIAR!!! I dont know too many production teams that can fuck wit these cats... producing hits for the likes of the LOX, Jay-Z, and most recently the Clipse. They been doing this for years but Diddy's "Hitmen" are back behind the boards with a vengeance. Here is an exerpt of them tellin' some of their story and how they been payin' dues! Check it...

courtesy of RAPRADAR

MOS DEF putting together "The Ecstatic"

Black Dante putting together the latest installment of his widely respected catalog. Dude is a real artist...REEEEEEESPECT! ATF...

via RAPRADAR

BTS: Wale- Pretty Girls

Wale's album slid under the radar due to pushbacks but this is a surefire banger! The freshman and GQ Man of the Year Trifecta member gives you behind the scenes access of one his albums many highlights!

Pusha's Crew Clownin His Boots!

They Hate Pusha's Boots..Til The Casket Drops Album in stores now!!!!!!! from ReUpGangRecords.net on Vimeo.

Pusha's crew roastin him about his boots! Lol... I mean honestly I think the boots are dope just not 4 the outfit he got on. Nonetheless its a pretty funny clip

CLIPSE ON JIMMY FALLON PT.2

Clipse perform "Grindin" on Jimmy Fallon with The Roots Band and a quick 16 from the legendary underrated Black Thought. Who had the best verse on a song that wasn't even his lol. Peep g! ATF

via NAHRIGHT

VIDEO: BTS W/ Street Fam (Bravo feat. Freck Billionaire, Fab, & Paul Caine)

Some behind the scenes footage with the Stutter Gang and I would assume newcomer Bravo (haven't heard of him before)...song sounds dope tho.

spotted at NAHRIGHT

Joe Budden- Money's On Me

Joe Budden – Money’s On Me

Joe may not be everybodies fav MC...He is sometimes a cry baby and does "herby" things but son got "BARS"! (No HoMiLz) And aint that what hip hop is about???

via RAPRADAR

Rhea Kicked Out of N.E.R.D.

Rumor has it that new member Rhea of N.E.R.D. was kicked out of the group for creative differences. Damn she was only a member for like 3 days and wasn't even on an album! LoL. GOOD...The world cannot take another B.E.P. PLEASE anything but THAT! LOL.

props 2 RAPRADAR

ARAABMUZIK PT.2

RAAB back at it again son goes ham on the MPC again! Dipset's secret weapon aint much of a secret anymore!

via NAHRIGHT

SMOKER'S SECTION FINAL GRADES FOR THE XXL FRESHMAN CLASS '09

1. Bobby Ray: A
2. Kid Cudi: A- *ATF HONOR ROLL '09
3. Wale: C+ *ATF HONOR ROLL
4. Asher Roth: B-
5. Curren$y: B+ *ATF HONOR ROLL '09
6. Mickey Factz: C
7. Ace Hood: D
8. Cory Gunz: D
9. Blu: D
10. Charles Hamilton: EXPELLED
11. (THOUGH NOT MENTIONED ON INITIAL LIST) DRAKE: A+ *ATF HONOR ROLL '09

A lot of good observations on the site BUT I am not sure I would put any of these rappers in the same "valley" with ACE HOOD! I dont care if they did not put out a single mixtape all year! Nobody on this list is THAT bad! Nobody deserved that D more! (NO HOMILZ) LOL...ATF

List courtesy of THE SMOKING SECTION

Gangsta Grillz 2 Boss of All Bosses UPDATE!!!

Skitso interrogates Cam & Vado about the status of BOAB Gangsta Grillz 2... And you get the answer... at latest Drama says next Tuesday January 12th and states that he takes the blame for the delay! Problem solved!

via RAPRADAR

WINTER WEATHER ESSENTIAL OF THE DAY: UGG BUTTE

The UGG BUTTE is a Uptown fashion staple this winter but I've seen them in some real ill colors and like Burgundy and Navy Blue that really look ill wit the "PADDINGTON" hats (my name for the fuzzy aviator hats)...its a real dope 90's winter look and the boots are comfortable, warm, and stylish.

CONS TV: STACKS ON DECK ALERT!!!

Put a camera in front of him and Puffy will show his a$$! lol... On another note I liked the original version but wit the LOX on it, might be some YOGA FLAMES!

via NAHRIGHT

Video: Clipse x The Roots - Grindin’ (Rehearsal)

Video: Clipse x The Roots - Grindin’ (Rehearsal)

The Clipse will be on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon performing with the Roots so this should be a great moment to kick off 2010! Tune in! ATF

via NAHRIGHT

THROWBACK JOINT OF THE DAY: Biggie feat. Meth- The What!

CLASSIC. I might just make 2day throwback Meth day. There's a thought... hmmmmm. We shall see!

via YOUTUBE

SNEAKER OF THE DAY: Nike Auto Flight High (Blk)

I must say these are a pair of Retro Flights that I actually like. Nice lookin' shoe and the shiny black leather might make the "Cudi" Leather coat a good look 4 an ensemble! Just a thought... I might charge the next time lol jk... ATF

courtesy of Nicekicks.com

The Real Avon Barksdale

This is the story of Avon Barksdale played by Wood Harris in The Wire. The footage looks like a regular hood flick but at least he gets the chance to tell his own story. The show was in my opinion the best show on television in at least the last 10 years. My opinion and I'm stickin' to it! lol

via Worldstarhiphop.com

VINTAGE MIKE TYSON! LOL

This guy has a really reeeeeeeeeeally short fuse... smh. HAHAHAHAHAHA. The poor camera man had no idea what he got himself into. This aint Kanye West! Would you video tape a fully grown male bear from point blank distance??? EXACTLY! LoL.

via Worldstarhiphop.com

Cover Art: Killa Cam feat. Vado Gangster Grillz Boss Of All Bosses 2

I have no idea when the actual mixtape is supposed to drop but I suppose soon if the cover art has leaked. I hope soon some quality mixtapes will drop. I never really heard of mixtapes gettin' pushed back all crazy but whatever! Boss of All Bosses should be coming soon so should Jay Elect's Act II and Fab's TINC2! Alot of anticipated mixtapes.... SO DROP ALREADY! LOL... ATF

courtesy of the good ol folks at NAH RIGHT

Gilbere Forte'- "Stakes Is High" Freestyle

http://usershare.net/0tcq64bxynmn

via my slime at Kev Storet Ent.

SOMETHIN' FOR THE LADIES

"Balenciaga's... the one's bragged about by all the fashion bloggers..." -Fab

These are def a tuff look 4 the females. They make a statement like a period at the end of a sentence. LOL

VIDEO: Fly Union feat. Big Sean- Poe'd Up

Shouts 2 my man Carlo Rossi! He made quite a few cameos during my junior/senior yr of undergrad and still comes 2 check on ya boi every once in a while (no homilz)... ATF...Good Music... Literally

FEEL GOOD SONG OF THE DAY: Travis Porter- Go Shorty Go

Don't you judge me! TRAVEEEEEEEEEEEEEY! I luv this damn song 4 some odd reason. LoL.

BRAND SPOTLIGHT: JOHNNY CUPCAKES

I dont just eff wit them because they are a streetwear brand from Massachusetts... They have ill clothes and I feel like more people should know so I'm posting them in the brand spotlight section of my blog. Check em'! MAKE CUPCAKES NOT WAR! ATF SINCE...... 2010 LOL

shop JOHNNY CUPCAKES at http://shop.johnnycupcakes.com/shop/