Fenally Gold CRS Shirt...

Yo...this shirt is crazy. I would love to rock this to the May 10th "Glow in the Dark Tour" Show (Holla at me if you're going to be there). Click on the picture for more information.

Lupe Fiasco SB Dunks...

Being that we are huge Lupe Fiasco fans, I decided to post these. For more information click here. Note "The Cool" album artwork on the sides...

Sampling Debate

One of my favorite blogs right now is Hip-Hop is Read, which occasionally provides its readers with the original samples used by modern-day producers in their hip hop and R&B albums. However, a controversy - and more accurately, a debate - has been brewing between such "sample providers" such as Hip Hop is Read, on the one hand, and producers/artists who argue that by providing such samples, these sites take away from the mystery of finding such exclusive samples, on the other hand.

What I really enjoy about this blog is that it's willing to educate the readers (even in a non-biased fashion) about this debate and let its readers comment on the two sides. For more information on this debate, check out the following blog post.

Timbbeeerrrrrr

Funny vid of a guy bustin his ass... hahaha

Justice - Phantom Pt. II (New Video)

Justice released a video for "Phantom Pt. II" a while back, but recently another video has surfaced for the track directed by Daniel Bloomberg that is pretty nice. The video is funny as it reminds of high school days and classic food fight scenarios. It is also reminiscent of the humor in their video "Never Be Alone." Check it out and drop your thoughts.

For those Dog Tag Lovers

Jabra has recently released their bluetooth dog tag headset which not only picks up calls for you but also houses a mic and buttons for you to control your music.

Check out more information after the jump.

Know Your Roots...

Peep these YouTube videos of songs that have been sampled in Hip Hop and R&B songs:

Classic Video: Nas "It Ain't Hard To Tell"

Probably one of the greatest periods ('93-'97) in hip hop history. Peep Nas using that Zach Morris cell phone...hahahaha...Enjoy!

L-R-G 3 Kings Windbreaker, In Tribute to Sean Taylor

Peep the Sean Taylor windbreaker from L-R-G.

Wale - HHG Artist of the Month!

Peep the exclusive tracks off Wale's new mixtape on Hip Hop Game here.

We are definitely proud of the development of this dude's career and can't wait for the next mixtape and his albums to come from Interscope!

Seduction Lessons - Course to Boost Birthrates in Singapore

Due to the city’s low birthrate the Singapore government is offering its students lessons in seduction. Seriously.

Students of two polytechnics earn two credits towards their degree if they choose the love elective. Activities for seduction include watching romantic films, holding hands and one I don’t quite get - the love song analysis. Student Isabel Seet, an 18-year-old mechanical engineering student says: “My teacher said if a guy looks into my eyes for more than five seconds, it could mean that he is attracted to me and I stand a chance.” Boy talk about high expectations. The course teaches about love, sexuality, and the importance of family life. The teachers or “trainers” are provided by the Social Development Unit, a government match-making agency. Oy Vey!

But it is not so easy to put Singaporean youth in the mood for love. Another student who did the course, Kamal Prakash, said: "I'm not really looking for a girlfriend now as I want to concentrate on my studies."

src. TRENDHUNTER

Finally, a cool kitchen computer (concept)

Forget space, it seems as if the kitchen is the final frontier for computing. Companies have tried for years to create a computer that offers the right mix of design, functionality, and price so that people feel comfortable incorporating it into the household hub. 

But even a jaded geek like me has to admit: the Kitchen Sync concept that recently received an International Housewares Association design award looks pretty darn cool. The device combines the best of finding recipes on the Web (collaboration, annotation, and search) with the best of physical cookbooks (portability and durability around liquids). You can use it to store and instantly annotate recipes you've found online, as well as plan menus and generate shopping lists. You can take it into the kitchen with you as you cook and use it to watch cooking videos or chat with other cooks via the Web. When it's not in use, the Kitchen Sync sits in its base charger, which is stored out of the way of kitchen spills.

What I like about this idea is that it is just a waterproof wireless peripheral--there are no moving parts, and the device doesn't try to be anything more than a durable, flexible thin client. What I don't like about this idea is that it's just an idea; the pessimist in me fears that actual execution of the concept would require high-cost or bulky materials that would detract from the device's simple usability. Nevertheless, the concept acts as a clear beacon of where kitchen computing should be going. 

Ignorant???

Busta gets into a confrontation with a fan...who's in the wrong? You decide...

"I'm Wiggidy Wiggidy Wack..."

Peep this clip of Chris Brown and Lupe freestyling after "The Cool Tour" show in Fredericksburg. It's a good thing that Chris Brown can sing. haha. As usual, Lupe does his thing. I must say the Jackie Chan line was f'ed up though.

Sharks in the Club

An Austin, Texas club has managed to pull off an interesting setup, this time by having an aquarium below their dance floor - and not just any aquarium, but one filled with exotic animals including sharks and sting rays.

Check out the article for more information.

Throwback Commercials - Remember These?

Yo! MTV Raps Anniversary on MTV

You all probably can recall the posting on the Yo! MTV Raps Shoe, in which we discussed the history and impact of this show.

Well, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of this show, MTV plans to bring back the show for the month of April. So definitely be on the lookout for that!! For more information, check out the article here.

Starcraft II

Aight, aight, I'm a big console gamer, but I still had to show some love to Starcraft II for the PC. This game looks ridiculous, and the graphics -- ummm, wow!



Check out the demo after the jump.

America's Best Dance Crew FINALE | Vote

DANCE/ROCK THE VOTE!!

This is your last chance to cast a vote for your Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew favorite! Voting closes Thursday, March 27 at 9 p.m. ET, an hour before the big finale! But don't wait another minute! It's time to cast the most important vote to date! Then tune into the season finale on Thursday, March 27 at 10 p.m. ET/PT to see which crew wins it all!

VOTE HERE!

We're NOT bias but ........ JabbaWockeeZ JabbaWockeeZ JabbaWockeeZ !!!

Michael Jackson smooth robotics gliding

Scion A/V Presents Wale vs. 45 King...

This mixtape features the masterful of beats of 45 King with special guests Wale, Pase Rock, 4th Pyramid, InFlagranti, Eli Escobar, DJ Ayres and Sammy Bananas. Definitely Dope! For more information and the download link, click the image.

"My Sneaker Game Mean"...

This dudes sneaker game is crazy...I thought he was almost done and then he went into his room and it was a wrap....haha

No Chase Radio Pt. 9...

Pretty solid mix...Enjoy!

Photo, Perez Hilton style... LOL

So we found the original photo on the DJ Skeet Skeet site and thought it'd be funny to edit it a bit... Enjoy!

Classic Video: Digable Planets "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like That)"

Got to respect this joint...Enjoy!

This flight sim can help get a pilot's license

VRX may have trumped other racing simulators with the "Triple Screen Limited Edition 001," but what about gamers who would rather take their skills to the air? The aptly named HotSeat, which is no stranger to ground racing either, has taken its efforts aloft in a big way with its latest Flight Sim Ultimate Chassis."

In addition to the panoramic view created by its three 22-inch LCDs, the chassis features six speakers, 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound, and a custom quad-core PC with 4GB of memory and a 512MB Nvidia graphics card. And Dvice says the FAA-approved software can even count toward 2.5 hours of actual training for a pilot's license. The only catch is the $17,250 price. But if you didn't choke on that, and you're looking for even more nausea-inducing adventure, consider checking out FAO Schwarz's "Morphis ESP" for $300,000.

DOH!

Pixeloo backed up their Mario rendition with a realistic version of Homer Simpson. Check out the forehead and those famous remaining strands of hair.....lol ( Click the pic for more detail).


...this pic reminds me of that Lil Wayne line from "Yea Develop (Pump That Bass Beat)":

" All up in the strip club never get a boner/ Only get hard for Doh! (dough) I’m Homer /And you’re a Simp-son and I’m a Pimp-son..."

If yall dont know about that, you better look it up...

The Drought is Over 5...

Lil' Wayne is finally saying goodbye to "The Drought is Over" mixtape series, with the release of "The Drought is Over 5: Grand Closing". This mixtape should be dropping soon and hopefully it will be followed by the long anticipated Carter 3.

Track Listing

1. Carter III Is Coming (Grand Closing)
2. I
3. Walk It Off
4. Open Shop
5. Done It
6. Introducing Milli
7. Milli
8. Damn I'm Cold (w/ Bun B)
9. I'm A Dog Ya (Freestyle)
10. Stunt When I See You
11. We Hustle
12. I Got My
13. Lick The Rapper
14. Certified
15. Girls All Around
16. Single Again
17. Drought Is Finally Over
18. Too Clean (w/ Lil' Chuckie) (Bonus Track)
19. Nike Boots (w/ Wale) (Official Remix) (Bonus Track)

For those of you who missed the earlier "The Drought is Over" mixtapes, you can find them here

Nike Air Structure Retro

These Nike's, which were originally released in 1992, were recently re-released. Nike has added a variety of new colors and slightly altered the original design. These kicks are definitely sick!

Air Tech Challenge II

Nike will be releasing these soon....iLL throwback shoe!

Mario Launches His "Do Right Foundation" at Challengers B&G Club in LA

The singer Mario launched his "Do Right Foundation" last Wednesday, March 12th at Challengers Boys and Girls Club in Los Angeles. The mission of "Do Right Foundation" is to focus on and provide role models for underprivileged youth whose parents suffer or suffered with substance abuse. In addition to providing role models, the Foundation also provides home tutoring via the Catapult Online program and Dell sponsors computers for the children. As some of you may know, Mario revealed last year on MTV that his mother is a drug addict. I find it admirable that Mario is using his own experiences and hardships to address and assist children coping with this problem in the community.

Keep up the good work Mario! Holla!

For more information: http://mariodoright.org/videos/index.php

Interactive Bar

For you socialites, here is the latest from those techno-savvy bars: an interactive bar that lights up and acts as a touch screen for all of its customers. Whether you want to play a game, or have a display of colors right before your fingertips and drink, or connect your Bluetooth to download certain content, or even look at ads, the iBar is there for all your needs. Check out the details after the jump.

(Source: springwise)

Another Reason To Go To China

Peep this movie theatre in Hong Kong, the AMC Pacific Place. It even has leather seats for the spectators?!?!

(Source: the cool hunter)

Classic Video: Main Source "Looking at the Front Door"

iLL track...Enjoy!

Nike Zoom Kobe III - "Genius Campaign"

The marketing behind a basketball shoe has come to be predictable, but when I saw this commercial for Kobe Bryant's new shoe, the Nike Zoom III, it was pretty refreshing. It's nice to see a funny side of Bryant instead of that typical image the media creates of him being standoffish and too serious. Nike got Kobe Bryant ballin like Einstein, Da Vinci, Mozart, and Carver. Peep the wordplay with the accomplishments of these geniuses and Bryant's style of basketball. Unfortunately for KB24, I personally think the shoes aren't that nice, but I'm feelin the commerical and they are probably nice on the court...drop a line and tell me what you guys think.

Remote control Hummer H3: no driver needed

Here's one that's sure to chap the hides of eco-warriors everywhere: An engineering lecturer from a university in the U.K. has converted a full-size Hummer H3 into a remote controlled toy. So those folks who get bent out of shape when they see people commuting alone in ginormous SUVs will really love the idea of a Hummer that can pollute without anyone in the car. Now that's progress.

James Brighton from Britain's Cranfield University converted the new right-hand drive version of the H3 in about a month's time. No doubt it's certainly an impressive feat of engineering; the car can climb a 16-inch vertical wall and operate in up to two feet of water.

The press release sent out to journalists touts the creation as "the ultimate boy's toy." I admit, aside from the "wow" factor, this is one I just don't get.

(source: General Motors/Zerc Customs)

What if Mario was Real?

So I saw this picture from the folks over at Pixeloo of this rendering of Mario and man it is sort of creepy, check out the stubble on his chin and those eyes. Pretty funny stuff, all of a sudden Mario doesn't look like the same iconic video game hero...what y'all think?

Concert in China

I seriously could fly a plane to China just to see this concert. Then again, I just got my tickets for the Glow in the Dark tour in the mail today! Let me know if you're gonna be there, at the Nissan Pavillion on May 10th! Holla!

Source: Kanye blog

Low Resistance Mobile...

The Loremo is an ultra-efficient car that’s light, has low drag, and uses diesel with a small engine. It features a combination of innovative technology and simplicity in addition to an amazing 157 mpg. The Loremo weighs less than a thousand pounds and contains various safety features ranging from rear seats that are arranged against the driving the driving direction, bucket seats with adjustable pedals and steering wheel, and an A wing door that swings upward and to the front. The sporty rear-wheel drive 4-seater is designed to be maximally aerodynamic. "The Loremo sports a modest 2-cylinder, 20 hp turbo diesel motor, has a top speed of 100 mph, and does 0-60 in ten seconds". The Loremo is priced at $15,000 and due to be released in the European market in 2009. For more information Click Here

Facebookers, Beware

Apparently a Canadian student, although eventually not expelled from his university, was considered a cheater for starting a Facebook group in which solutions to assignment problems were provided. The professor, requesting that the students work independently, noticed the Facebook group and relayed the information to the university's administrators. When news broke out about this situation, many debated whether such online networks, perhaps analogous to a group of tutors, were also a way for people to cheat. What do you think?

Check out the article here.

Apple considering clamshell iPhone?

Apple could be embracing the clamshell aesthetic for a future iPhone.

The key to this design is having touch-screen capabilities on both the top and bottom of the phone when it's open. This design goes a step further, as well, in that the closed cover of the iPhone could also have trackpad capability. PC makers have experimented with this, adding some basic buttons and capabilities to the covers of closed notebooks. Apple's patent application describes how you could use the closed iPhone as an iPod, with controls for advancing to the next track, adjusting the volume, and so forth.

It's quite possible that Apple could be considering other form factors for future generations of iPhones, but I wonder how the touch-screen keyboard and the video player would work on a clamshell model where the one big screen is now divided across two panels. Patent applications aren't necessarily indicative of product plans, but they often provide hints of what companies are thinking about down the road.

(source: unwiredview.com)

Justice Performance on the Jimmy Kimmel Show

This is an old performance, from last October, but I always thought it was such a great performance. So enjoy!

BAPE Star Search

Pharrell and Nigo have teamed up to find the next greatest female diva, one who can market herself all over the world. Click here for more information. The winner will record her album under the BAPE Sounds record label and receive production from both Pharrell and Nigo. I'm very interested to see who the individual selected will be and how successful she will become.

While Pharrell appears interested to find a Japanese artist, I'm sure his focus will not be limited to Japan alone. What about a female selected from each continent to form a female group? That's just my idea. ;D

Classic Video of Jay-Z at his Purest Form

My Wish: To See Daft Punk Live

This is an old performance. I mean, check out the energy level:

What is in the water in Houston and Denver?

The NBA this season has definitely been entertaining thus far as we have seen several all stars traded away with Kidd in Dallas, Gasol in L.A., Shaq in Phoenix, and of course Garnett and Allen in Boston. Right now, the playoff chase in the west is paper thin with the 1st and 8th seed separated by only 4 1/2 games compared to the 24 1/2 game gap in the East. Yesterday was yet another amazing day in the NBA as the Houston Rockets kept their 22 game winning streak alive beating the Lakers (without Gasol) and the Denver Nuggets beat out the Seattle Supersonics by 52 points scoring 168!! Be sure to watch the next Houston game against Boston tomorrow night at 9:30 pm on TNT which is sure to be a classic game!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

So yea I got this Jib Jab clip from the Kanye Blog. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hope yall sportin that green...

Blue Frog Lounge

Very cool acoustic lounge in Mumbai, India. Features textured walls which are designed to absorb sound and lighting elements which are dispersed amongst the booths . For more information Click Here.