JEREMiH => iMMA STAR

Lmbo. I digg this video..it just starts off funny. Follow-up single [after "Birthday Sex"] off of Jeremih's self-titled, debut album [in stores now]. Peep the vid. How yall digg the song?

Imma Star (Everywhere We Are) => Jeremih

SUPRA SKYTOP => STEEL BLUE

All I have to say is..these are dope. Drop sometime soon. Fresh!! [as hell]

NiKE HYBRiD AC ND => BLACK/SWAN

Nike is putting out these hybrid shoes that blends the midsole of the Blazer with different parts of the Nike Free Hybrid Boot & Nike Chukka Woven. It reminds of a mid-top boat shoe..I think it's kinda hot tho. This is only a sample tho..the official sneaker will drop sometime later. If you digg these tho, you can cop em now from Osneaker. Fresh!

QtD [07/30/09]

What's good world? Today, I came back from my brief, northeast vacation [NY & NJ] =[. I was kinda depressed to leave my Dad & Gramma & the atmosphere of the place I love the most, but I felt better when I came home to all smiles from my moms & steppops. So, I'm fine with being home with the fam until I have to go back up to Orlando, which is what I'm really excited for. So, it's all good.

Anyway, today's quote is pretty much saying that no one can get you to do something better than you can. To really be motivated, you have to be self-motivated. Sometimes, things may be going rough, but if your desire or goal is wanted strong enough, self-motivation won't be a problem.

"Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly." - Stephen R. Covey

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SKYZOO => THE BEAUTiFUL DECAY

First single off of Skyzoo's debut album, The Salvation, dropping September 29th. Brooklyn rapper, Skyzoo, has worked with Little Brother, Kid Cudi, & Wale, among others..I'd classify him as one of the new age rappers bringing lyricism & feel-good music back to this hip-hop in a recession. The track was produced by 9th Wonder. Peep the vid.

The Beautiful Decay => Skyzoo

SpokenReasons

Yoooooooooooo!!!! This is just a post to let yall know..my dude J.B. aka SpokenReasons aka Da MuthaF***in Poet now has a blog. He'll obviously be posting his interests & stories & stuff, along with some of his work. He's a funny dude with a lot to say about any topic. He's gonna do be things..so support the man. Peep his blog => DefiningJB.blogspot.com..& follow him on Twitter too. Here's some vids of his Youtube work. Hilarious.

Follow JB on Twitter

COLLEGE BOYYS => THE FOOTWORK

Hahahahaha wow..soo..a group of college kids..including Romeo [formerly Lil' Romeo] & K. Smith..bring a new song to people's ears dedicated to the "Jerkin" craze. I don't care much for the song..it was just funny to see these dudes doing the dance. Peep the vid.

The Footwork => College BoYYs

QtD [07/29/09]

Today's quote is simple. Don't pay attention to the things that aren't important. For me, this refers to what we call schemers, haters,or people who purposely try to break other people down for no reason. People like this are pitiful, but you MUST brush em off..you gotta know who our REAL people are & do you. Like I say..if people in your life aren't being positive and trying to bring you up..they DO NOT need to be in your life. Take control.

"If you will discipline yourself to make your mind self-sufficient you will thereby be least vulnerable to injury from the outside." - Critias of Athen

That's real.

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BYOB Ent. => Drake Parody

LMBOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! This really had me dyin yoo. Man..BYOB has a bunch of hilarious videos making parodies of different events in hip-hop. This is the latest of their many videos. To check out their Youtube page, click here. Peep the vid.

Follow BYOB Ent. on Twitter

NiKE SB DUNK LOW => ANCHORMAN

Inspired by the 2004 movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

AiR JORDAN Xii => FLU GAME

The Xii's Michael Jordan wore during the famous 1997 NBA Championship Game5 are being retroed this November. These are the same sneaker, just with the number 97, a sick smiley face, & the number 38 running vertically on the tongue. MJ battled the flu to record 38pts, 7rebounds, 5assists, 3steals, and hit the game-winning three-pointer with 25seconds left leading to a 90-88 road win against the Utah Jazz. The Bulls then beat the Jazz in Game 6 to win their fifth championship in seven seasons.

Wale Interview w/ Young Hollywood

Wale speaks on his experiences, what he wants to bring to the game, and what we can expect from the album. Attention: Deficit drops September 22nd. Cop that.

GREEDY GENiUS FALL09 => OCEAN RUNNER

High top boat shoes?!?! That's pretty dope!! My Twin [Follow Her!] told me about these madd months ago & I saw some pictures but as their release draws nearer, they've decided to give us a preview. These Ocean Runners made by Greedy Genius will be dropping in 6colorways to start: brown, blue suede, black leather, blue leather, red leather, & black suede. I'm not sure of the release date but they are slated to drop this fall. I digg these tho..they're different. Click here for more pics. Fresh!

2New Videos

Third single off of Fabolous' Loso's Way, which dropped TODAY [GO COP THAT SON!]. Produced by one of my favorite producers, Ryan Leslie, & featuring one of the most talented & beautiful singers, Keri Hilson. Hot song..hot video. Peep it.

Everyday, Everything, Everywhere ft. Keri Hilson => Fabolous


Off of Rick Ross' Deeper Than Rap.

Boss Lady ft. Ne-Yo => Rick Ross

KiD CuDi Performance @KUBE93 Summer Jam

Footage of Cudi's live performance at KUBE93's Summer Jam in Auburn, Washington.

Gatorade => MJ23 Bottles Commercial

Anyone whos tells me this iSN'T hot is BUGGED!!

Gatorade has created six new, limited edition Michael Jordan bottles commemorating #23's induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. In this commercial, over 14,000 of those bottles were used. Below is a sneak peek of the commercial, which will begin airing this Sunday. Peep the vid.

NiKE AiR PENNY 1/2 CENT =>< METALLiC SiLVER/BLACK

Probably one of the hottest basketball sneakers ever created that don't include the name "Jordan." After the recent release of the black on black colorway, Nike is continuing to push these kicks.This colorway of metallic silver & black 1/2Cents drop this September so keep an eye out. Fresh!

NiKE SB DUNK LOW => FALL/WiNTER09

Possible Fall/Winter 2009 SB releases.

Nike SB Dunk Low => Un-Hemp

Nike SB Dunk Low => Turd/Orange/Black-Speckle-Fur

QtD [07/28/09]

Life is beautiful, is it not?

Today's quote is just saying we need to live our own lives & make out of it what we want.

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw

I digg that.

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RED CAFE => HOTTEST iN THE HOOD

First single off his upcoming album, Redoctober.

Hottest in the Hood => Red Café

Tron Legacy [Movie Trailer]

Does this not look like it's gonna be a hot movie?? I think it does. It's headlined by Jeff Bridges & is set to release sometime next year. Peep the trailer & lemme know what yall think.

Factory413 SUPRA Sale!

Factory413 is having a HUGE sale on many of their items, including the Supra "4th of July" Exclusive Collection. IF you're interested in a purchase, click HERE. The sale won't last long.

QtD [07/27/09]

Iight..today I got something a little different. It's kinda directed at one person, but I'm sure there are many others that can relate. Low self-confidence/self-esteem & insecurities are like parasites waiting to suck all the life out of you. YOU are the ONLY person that can mess yourself up. Don't let fear, insecurities, & negative feelings get the best of you & obstruct the positive in your life..where does that leave you??

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” - Marianne Williamson

Open your eyes.

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iLLLLLLLL........

In case you HAVEN'T ALREADY HEARD..on Friday, July 24th, Hova released the latest single from his upcoming album, The Blueprint³. Every verse is hard. Hot97 & Power105.1 are killin the track rite now but if it hasn't reached your ears yet, you can download it below. Dope.

LiSTEN/DOWNLOAD: "Run This Town" ft. Rihanna, Kanye West - Jay-Z

Kanye West Live From the Chicago Theatre

My favorite artist..wish I was there.. It'd most likely be a never-forget moment like his Glow in the Dark Tour..but even watching him perform is more than good enough. Full footage for the Ye fans.

BiG SEAN => GET'CHA SOME

Video for the first single off Big Sean's debut album, Finally Famous, dropping later this year. Video directed by none other than Hype Williams & has Mr. West as a cameo. Look for Big Sean to do some big things. Hot video..peep it. G.O.O.D. Music!

Getcha Some => Big Sean

AiR JORDAN XXV??

Now these are just a rendering of what the sneaker may end up looking like. From the drawing, I liked em automatically..maybe not to wear..but definitely to ball in. They're said to draw inspiration from the ii, Xi, & XXiii..but to me they resemble the Nike LeBron iii. We can't say too much on em now but this drawing does give us an idea of what to maybe expect. Fresh?? What do yall think?

NiKE SB DUNK Hi PREMiUM + STATEMENT BACKPACK => PACMAN

I just digg how these SBs have they're own matching backpack..that's dope. The Pacman SBs drop as a Quickstrike release next month in a few select retailers. They're definitely hot..so whoever cops these will be lucky. Fresh!

NiKE SB DUNK LOW => iRON MAN

Imagine if these dropped.............

But they're just a sample. We probably won't see these drop. They hot tho. Fresh!

SUPRA => HOLiDAY09

Via: SneakerNews

Supra has some more releases coming out this fall. I think the hottest out of these are the black/grey suede/baby blue suede Skytops. But you can click HERE if you want more info on em. Fresh!

VANS ELMS

Brooklyn artist, Eric Elms, and Vans have collaborated to make the [as you could guess] Vans Elms. They're pretty smooth and they feature three colorways: black canvas, red suede, & green canvas/suede. They're available now at select Vans stores. Retail price: $75. Fresh!

QtD [07/26/09]

Yall haven't seen one of these in a minute huh?? Well, they're back..like I said in the last post. Today's post is something I think SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many people suffer from. It's goes along with the idea of people having preferences or "types" in a partner. The attributes & qualities we may want in a partner are just what we want. There's no guarantee that anyone will find those qualities in another person. Many times, the "ideal" partner is not even the one we end up falling for! People worry too much about the insignificant things like outward appearances and what they look like instead of trying to get to know the other person for who they are & what they stand for. Love comes in all different colors, shapes, and sizes..don't take any feelings for granted.

“We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.” - Tom Robbins

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i'M BAAAAAAAAAACKKKK

Yea soo my 5day hiatus has come to an end..very bittersweet. I missed blogging..but now I miss Brooklyn. It was great to be back home..seein my Gramma, chillin with my cousin, chillin with the homie TJ, & seein my freakin ELEMENTARY SCHOOL [well..4th & 5th grade] FRiENDS from St. Jude. It was great yoo.... I spent time with my cousins..went to Soho[KidRobot FTW!!!!]..chilled & caught up..bumped Hov's new song [which is heat if I may say so myself]..FiNALLY seen Harry Potter..just had madd fun. But the wait is ended now because I'm back to bloggin..& I'm diggin it!

So STAY POSTED!

Twitter heads => Follow Me

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KiD CuDi => MAKE HER SAY

Video for the second single off of Cudi's upcoming, debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, dropping August 25th.

Make Her Say ft. Kanye West, Common => KiD CuDi

TiMBERLAND DECK BOOTS

We all know both Timberland & other boots have had a resurgence in urban style, and these Timb Deck Boots are kinda fly. You can cop em at Timberland stores or online from Herring Shoes. Fresh!

QtD [07/20/09]

Today, I'm gonna be heading to Brooklyn for the week so like I said yesterday this may end up being a blogless week..but I'm gonna try to get on here whenever I can. Maybe yall will see a few changes..we'll see. But today's quote is a great one..this Og Mandino guy knew what he was talking about..hahaha. It's pretty much saying everyday God grants us is a NEW day..so we don't need to bring anything from the past into it. Don't enter another day with a heavy heart or mind because it only slows you down. What's done is done..make the best of this new day God has given us the privilege of receiving.

“Each day is a special gift from God, and while life may not always be fair, you must never allow the pains, hurdles, and handicaps of the moment to poison your attitude and plans for yourself and your future. You can never win when you wear the ugly cloak of self-pity, and the sour sound of whining will certainly frighten away any opportunity for success. Never again. There is a better way.” - Og Mandino

That's real.

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Supra Skytop Necklaces

Am I the only one that thinks these are dope?! If I only wore Supra Skytops, I'd probably wear these..they're pretty fresh. You can cop em now from Factory413.

88-KEYS => THE FRIENDS ZONE

Second single off of The Death of Adam. I like the feel of the song. And, of course, it's something different. Peep it.

The Friends Zone ft. Shitake Monkey => 88-Keys

KiiiiiD CuuuuuuuDi....

Via: KidCudi.com

Here are some pics from CuDi's recent New York show. I've yet to see him perform but my homie Ayanna [letsmumble.blogspot.com <= PEEP HER BLOG!!] has told me he's a good performer with a huge following. Anyway, these pics are fresh. Maybe one day, I'll get to go to one of his shows/concerts..peep the pics. Man on the Moon: The End of Day set to drop August 25th.





Also..here's an interview he did with Hot97 & Angie Martinez.

NiKE AiR PENNY ii RETRO QS => WHiTE/ATLANTiC BLUE-BLACK

These Nike Air Penny ii's are being retroed and released VERY soon. They feature a white & Atlantic blue upper with black accents. They drop this Saturday [07/25] and will hit stores as a limited Quickstrike release. Look out for these. Fresh!!

QtD [07/19/09]

Iight..check this.

Tomorrow Ima be going back home..HOME home..Brooklyn. And of course, it's hood & stuff [jkjk] so we don't have internet at my Gramma's crib. Which means my blogging will most likely be heavily limited =[. So I may or may not be taking a little hiatus from this site but when I come back yall will know. But moving on, today's quote says to me to just be self-confident & content with the person you are and live your life the way you want to. Be yourself and be happy with yourself and make yourself happy.

“Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.” - Og Mandino

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CEE-LO => OPEN HAPPiNESS

Something you can expect from the wild mind of Cee-Lo Green. Very easygoing & happy song, hence the name. Peep the vid.

Open Happiness ft. Brendon Urie, Patrick Stump, Travie, Janelle Monae => Cee-Lo Green

AiR JORDAN iii RETRO => TRUE BLUE

Soo I was definitely saddened & disappointed when I found out that these "True Blues" weren't going to be a nationwide release, but rather a Europe release with sneakers at select international stores in the U.S. Yes..extremely disappointing. However, they are available at these international retailers, but the price is steep. If yall are willing to spend upwards of $200, you can cop em from RMK Store's ebay account. Good luck with that. Heavy disappointment. =\

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QtD [07/18/09]

i'M BACK HOME!!!!!!!

....well not completely but I'm close. I'm in NJ w/ my pops..headin to my favorite borough [Brooklyn] & the place I call home on Monday. But I'm feeling great & I'm really happy to be back up north. The atmosphere up here is just great for me..just because I've been away for soo long. But I'm diggin this little vacation & I have a feeling that the next 12days are gonna be good. I miss my Pookiie & I miss home [in FL] but I'm glad to be back HOME home. Today's quote goes to that feeling.

“Be happy. It's one way of being wise.” - Sidonie Gabrielle

That be true, I guess I'm very wise rite now.

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Pac Div => Church League Champions Mixtape

Pacific Division has a new mixtape out called "Church League Champions." They say it's for those people who are the underdog..those who are content with life where they're at and always be themselves but still strive for more.

"Moral of the story is never be afraid to do you, never be ashamed of starting from scratch. See your dream, pursue your dream and don't look back and you will become champions." - Church League Champions

DOWNLOAD: "Church League Champions."

Track List
1. Dick Vitale
2. We The Champs (Duke v. Carolina)
3. Pac Div
4. Mayor
5. For You
6. No No
7. Knuckleheadz
8. Whiplash
9. Underdogs (Interlude)
10. Shut Up
11. Young Black Male
12. Never
13. Back

Here's a trailer for the mixtape.

Loso's Way [Album Trailer]

Loso's Way drops July 28th. Here's the trailer for the album.

Fabolous => Loso's Way

KiD CUDi => MAKE HER SAY [Preview]

The actual video for the song featuring Kanye West & Common should be dropping sometime next week. Here's a preview for it.

NiKE AiR PENNY 1/2 CENT => BLACK/METALLiC SiLVER

These black & silver 1/2Cents drop tomorrow & will be in Footaction stores nationwide. Retail price: $190. Fresh!!

Dwyane Wade leaves Converse for Jordan Brand

has gone from

to


So expect to see him in some hot Jordans next year since he finally decided to end the line of ugly Converse sneakers he had before.

QtD [07/17/09]

Good afternoon BRs [blog readers]. It's a new day! Anything that happened yesterday can't be changed but with a new day you can attempt to make it better! Soo go ahead & do that.

“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in, forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, you shall begin it well and serenely...” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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NiKE DUNK Hi + LOW => FALL09

Nike has a few new Dunks dropping in the coming months. They'll be available in most stores so if you like em look out for em.

Nike Dunk High => Black/Monster Red

Nike Dunk High Nylon Premium => Grey/Red-Blue

Nike Dunk Low CL => Hot Red/Metallic Platinum-Volt

TTV #10

This is one of my favorite Lauryn Hill songs. The soulful crooner really thrived as a solo artist, and showed her amazing lyrical ability as a rapper. It was the second single from her 1998, diamond-rated album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Peep the vid.

Doo Wop (That Thing) => Lauryn Hill

Big Sean Interview w/ Fab5Ent.com

Big Sean is looking to hit it big this year with his upcoming, debut album, Finally Famous. Video for "Getcha Some," the first single off the album, drops soon. It'll be here when it does. Peep the vid.

New Videos

New single off of Mariah Carey's upcoming album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, dropping August 25th.

Obsessed => Mariah Carey


Here's a new video from Mr. Collipark's new female duo, Vistos Bosses..what yall think of the song??

Delirious ft. Soulja Boy => Vistos Bosses

DJ JJ => Ridin' Down Mixtape: Volume 2.5

Local music!!


UCF's own DJ JJ has released another mixtape for us, featuring a number of new tracks & songs heard across the country. Show some love & download the mixtape. Support the local music movement.

DOWNLOAD: "Ridin' Down Mixtape: Volume 2.5."

QtD [07/16/09]

Iight..check this.

Soo yesterday, I was busy with my gurl & my friends so I ain't post nothing. AND..I never even saw Harry Potter. There just wasn't time. But I'm back with another quote. Today's quote goes towards something that I try to live by. With every person I meet or who's life I enter for any amount of time, I try to have a positive effect or impact on that person. Whether it's a friend, a teacher, an acquaintance, a worker at the grocery store, a worker in the drive-thru of a restaurant, or anyone, I TRY [keyword:TRY] to always be positive & kind to them..add something nice to their day. You never know what a person could be going through..so even something as small as a "Thank you" or a "Have a nice day" could do wonders for a person. Always try to leave someone in a better state than you found them.

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” - Mother Teresa

I digg that..

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HP6

TONiGHT....HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRiNCE COMES OUT!!

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And I'm soo sad....that....I'm....not gonna [tear]....see it..SMH.

I have to wait till tomorrow. Now, I know it's bad that I'm not even tryna wait another day to see it, but I've been waiting for this for the longest. But, it's whatever..the movies gonna be great. All my friends are gonna see it. I'm gonna see it tomorrow with my love. And that's that.

Below is some hilarious video I seen referring to this movie. It's kinda old tho, so some of yall may already have seen it, but it's funny. For the HP fans.

QtD [07/14/09]

Today was a good day..chilled with my love, my sis SamWam, & my homegurl Sury at The Outlets..madd stores & deliciousness. Then, went to some next skateshop [location undisclosed]..fresh SBs all over..I almost jizzed. Then, pizza & chicken for dinner. It was just a good day. Life is beautiful..we all need to embrace it & love it & live it to its fullest extent. I love the life I live and the positive AND negative people in it..the negative people just make me realize how important the positive are. Through every up & down we have, we still get through it..and something good, with the grace of God, always comes out of something bad. Like I said, life is beautiful..ain't it?

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” - Ashley Smith

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AiR JORDAN Xi RETRO => SPACE JAM

The beloved "Space Jam" Xi's will be out later this year as a Quickstrike release..meaning they won't be too easy to get. But the shoe is beautiful so I'm letting yall know anyway..lqtm. Drop 11/27. Price: $175. Fresh!!

T.i. => REMEMBER ME

Obviously filmed before he went to jail..can yall wait til he comes outta jail?? I can't..post-incarceration albums are hot [lqtm]. Peep the vid.

Remember Me ft. Mary J. Blige => T.i.

NiKE AiR MAX97 => COP CAR

New heat. Black upper with black patent leather mudguard with hints of blue & red on the outsole. Drop later this year. Fresh!!

adidas ORiGiNALS COLOR POP FORUM PACK => FALL09

These are pretty nice. Idk what's going on but it seems as though adidas is trying to come strong with their upcoming, new releases. This pack drops this fall. Fresh!