New interview posted up @ Speak English!
Shoutout to Jayden, I appreciate it!
26.3.09
J Cole (Jay-Z's First Roc Nation Artist) Interview & OnDaSpot Freestyle
I've been telling ya'll about my boy J. Cole for awhile now and I'm happy to announce him as Jay-Z's first signee to the Roc Nation label. Truly a long time coming...Check him out on Green Lantern's show OnDaSpot giving an interview and spitting...
You have been oriented that you must pay a price in order to get somewhere, and in the process, you’ve come to believe that getting there must be really important, therefore, it must be your purpose. And we say, but if you’re not getting to joy, then you’ve gotten nowhere. Joy is really where you’re going.
--- Abraham
--- Abraham
20.3.09
R.I.P. St. Nic
Recently, rapper and friend of mine, Reggie Coleman aka "St. Nic" passed in a motorcycle accident. His wife had just passed a few months ago, and both of them will be sorely missed. However, this isn't a moment of sadness. This a moment of celebration for the life St. Nic led through his music and as a human being. I hadn't known him long, but the time I did, we shared fun times in the studio and he inspired me through his appreciation for my music and always gave good ideas. I hope that the children involved will be okay through this time and I pray that they are blessed with the wisdom to grow into great women and men. St. Nic will be remembered for his great charm and spirit. Rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Omen
16.3.09
Kind of Blue Skateboards
Yo, these are so dope...
New Western Edition skateboards in a Miles Davis style, celebrating 50 years of Kind Of Blue and 10 years of Western Edition.
New Western Edition skateboards in a Miles Davis style, celebrating 50 years of Kind Of Blue and 10 years of Western Edition.
Elliot Wilson Discusses Jay-Z Biography
Sounds like the Dream Hampton joint would've been a lot more interesting...
John Coltrane - Giant Steps
One of my favorites...
Giant Steps'" is a jazz recording by John Coltrane, on tenor saxophone, which is the first track on the album of the same name and is 4 minutes and 49 seconds long. The composition is a milestone for jazz musicians' progress, given the difficulty of improvising its rapid progression of chord changes that progress through three keys shifted by major thirds.
The saxophonist had previously used this technique on the LP Blue Train on the tunes Moment's Notice and Lazy Bird. Coltrane continued in this vein on a recording with Cannonball Adderley of the standard "Limehouse Blues," and on his original "Fifth House." He continued to use this approach on other tunes, such as "Countdown", based on the Miles Davis tune "Tune Up"; "26 2" based on Charlie Parker's "Confirmation"; and a reharmonization of the jazz standard "Body and Soul." Songs such as "Naima" and "Like Sonny" also show some harmonic similarity to "Giant Steps." Coltrane continued to employ similar concepts in his soloing during his more open and modal middle period. A Love Supreme features examples of lines based on "Giant Steps" cycles over modal vamps, to create a Polytonal effect.
via:BigThink
Giant Steps'" is a jazz recording by John Coltrane, on tenor saxophone, which is the first track on the album of the same name and is 4 minutes and 49 seconds long. The composition is a milestone for jazz musicians' progress, given the difficulty of improvising its rapid progression of chord changes that progress through three keys shifted by major thirds.
The saxophonist had previously used this technique on the LP Blue Train on the tunes Moment's Notice and Lazy Bird. Coltrane continued in this vein on a recording with Cannonball Adderley of the standard "Limehouse Blues," and on his original "Fifth House." He continued to use this approach on other tunes, such as "Countdown", based on the Miles Davis tune "Tune Up"; "26 2" based on Charlie Parker's "Confirmation"; and a reharmonization of the jazz standard "Body and Soul." Songs such as "Naima" and "Like Sonny" also show some harmonic similarity to "Giant Steps." Coltrane continued to employ similar concepts in his soloing during his more open and modal middle period. A Love Supreme features examples of lines based on "Giant Steps" cycles over modal vamps, to create a Polytonal effect.
via:BigThink
12.3.09
Dwele - How I Deal (Waitin' On Obama)
This is the description Dwele left when he posted this video:
"was bored at home. . .made a song. . .shot a video,me and a tripod. happy MLK Obama day!"
This goes hard.
"was bored at home. . .made a song. . .shot a video,me and a tripod. happy MLK Obama day!"
This goes hard.
Borja Bonaque
I haven't skateboarded since I was a kid, and even then I sucked, but these are Ill...
Nike Air Max 95 Spring 2009
Yo, I'm not sure about ya'll but, back in my high school days, these were like the highest caliber of shoe lol...so of course Im geeked to hear they'll be releasing these again this Spring...looking to cop both colors...
9.3.09
August Bradley
This guy's photography almost looks like a painting, and I love how this photo also shows that he is a storyteller...Dope.
The Roots ft. Talib Kweli, John Forte, Dice Raw & Pharoahe Monch - Live @ Highline Ballroom
I love being reminded that somebody is ill....hence...Black Thought.
Hip-Hop Universal Are you part of this?
Hip-Hop Universal Are you part of this?
Lush Life produced by Cee-lo Green for RE:GENERATIONS
Okay, first off, I didn't know Cee-Lo did production and second...this is dope.
6.3.09
Homeroom Spring 2009 Collection
One of my favorite brands...attention to detail, unique cuts, and overall nice design.
The Roots, Just Blaze, Nas & Cee-Lo Discuss Nat King Cole Remix Project
Posted about this project a little while back, and this is just further evidence that this is a pretty ill idea...
5.3.09
D-Nice Presents True Hip-Hop Stories: Sadat X of Brand Nubian
These D-Nice True Hip-Hop Stories are some of the dopest works of journalism on hiphop in a while...
True Hip-Hop Stories: Sadat X of Brand Nubian from D-Nice on Vimeo.
True Hip-Hop Stories: Sadat X of Brand Nubian from D-Nice on Vimeo.
