"It's not reggae... it's not rap... THIS SOME DIFFERENT SHIT"

Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley preview of their upcoming album 'Distant Relatives'

NAS & DAMIAN "JR GONG" MARLEY DISTANT RELATIVES preview from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

via KanYe

Nas has also leaked a minute-long preview of their track "As We Are"
dload it here

USA 2-0 victory over Spain

So we just beat the best team in the world right now... I wish I could honestly say I thought we were the best team in the world now... but we fought a damn hard battle and came out victorious.

...I just got my computer fixed after a 2 week hiatus... so look for more posts coming soon via Ireland (my residence for the summer).

Cheers bitches.

Fresh Produce: CONS Chuck Skate Mids in Waxed Canvas

Here are the new release from CONS, Converse's skateboarding division. They look like the perfect height for those of us that want higher low's and lower high's. The blue toecap is also really clean. They also feature a memory foam tongue and slight foam around the ankle for protection and support - this solves my main complaint about chucks: their tongues are too flimsy.

yacked from Highsnobiety.

Kid Cudi: "Heaven at Nite" video

Produced by Ratatat. Video directed by Va$htie.

Fresh Produce: Phenomenon Pen Cap Lapel

I'm not too hot on lapels, but they're starting to grow on me. Especially this one by Japanese brand Phenomenon.

You can cop it now over at Choiceisyours (assuming you're well versed in Japanese and all...)

yoinked from Highsnobiety.

Kanye West's 10 Fashion Essentials

The latest installment in GQ's Fashion Essentials features Kanye West.

Check out what he can't live without here.

And then try to find similar pieces that you can actually afford....

FL's Listening: Terry Urban and Gold Coin Clothing present Southerngold

In collaboration with Gold Coin Clothing, dj/producer extraordinaire Terry Urban has created Southerngold, an album mashing the chops of some of the dirty dirty's heaviest hitters with Santigold's debut Santogold.

I'm pretty tired of the GirlTalk-ish ADD mashups, but these full songs are really good and refreshing. Not to mention Santigold is one of my favorite female artists right now, so I can always do with more of her...

Here's the tracklist:

1. M.I.A. Artistes (Ft. Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins)
2. You’ll Find A Way Player (Ft. Andre 3000 & Bun B)
3. Still Tippin’ It (Ft. Slim Thug & Mike Jones)
4. Can’t Say It (Ft. T-Pain)
5. Creating Kryptonite (Ft. Purple Ribbon All-Stars)
6. Fire Superman (Ft. Lil’ Wayne) [Prod. By Mike Cash]
7. Hustlin’ With The Lights Out (Ft. Rick Ross)
8. Shawty Is Starstuck (Ft. The Dream)
9. Unfreakable Girl (Ft. Gucci Mane)
10. Nann Lady (Ft. Trick Daddy & Trina) [Prod. By JKhan]
11. Anne’s Plan (Ft. Chip Tha Ripper) [Prod. By Mike Cash]
12. You’ll Go Crazy (Ft. Young Jeezy) [Prod. By Mike Cash]

and HERE's the download link.

also be sure to check out Terry Urban's write-up about the mix here as well as the apparent drama surrounding the mix. (I hope the download link will still be working for a while)

yoinked from 2dopeboyz

Update via Pitchfork:
"Santigold has responded with a statement: 'Some kid just hit me up about this on MySpace. It was the first I ever heard about it. I've never heard anything about this DJ or this remix, and certainly did not send a cease and desist letter. I'm a supporter of mixtape culture and intend to get to the bottom of it.'"

Lily Allen... Topless... but Muffin-topful?

So some (new) pics of Lily topless were recently leaked... and although she's one of my favorite female artists.... my desire for her is slowly starting to diminish... Honestly babe, please take care of that belly. This really had me wondering... is this what she is doing that is so time consuming she declined to be on Cudi's album?

you can find some other pics here and here

FLW: Keeping up with Drake

Some Drake interviews....

DRAKE INTERVIEW - LIVE FROM HYDE PARK, LONDON [PART 1] from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

Lil Wayne, Drake & Young Jeezy - "I'm Goin In (Full Version)"

Download here

via LeakJones

FLW: Kanye Videos... Old and New

This first video was directed by Kanye 4 years ago for his song "Spaceship", but he wasn't satisfied so he never released it. "But now looking back at it I like it," says Yeezy.

Spaceship from kwest on Vimeo.

Next, his brand new video for "Paranoid" featuring Rihanna, which isn't even supposed to release until tomorrow. It's directed by Nabil. Enjoy:

KANYE WEST "PARANOID" feat: RIHANNA Dir: NABIL from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

both are courtesy of Kanye's blog

Victoria Pendleton in FHM

Victoria Pendleton, British Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Cyclist, is featured in the latest FHM, and she looks damn good...as always.


check out more pics/vids at FHM.

jacked from trackosaurus rex.

Also check out this dope painting of her by Lee Jones.

also jacked from trackosaurus rex.

FL's Listening: Kleerup

Andreas Kleerup is the man behind most of the production on Lykke Li and Robyn's latest releases, and partially responsible for Sweden's music scene blowing up (how did I fail to mention him in my latest post - however, he is definitely worthy of his own post).

check out this exclusive interview over at DazedDigital.

and download some songs over at RCRDLBL

Definitely cop his self-titled debut album, which just dropped.

In the meantime, download his promo EP, Hello Holla

Cudder Quote: Kid Cudi on Lupe Fiasco

"A lot of people find these ill witty ways to rap, but when you speak to them there’s ignorance and no type of common sense, just blandness. It’s important to be true to yourself on all levels; don’t talk about something you don’t know about.

When I listen to someone like Lupe Fiasco, I think, 'This dude is so smart,' and when I met him I thought, 'Man, this dude is so smart!' He speaks very intelligently and he’s actually intelligent in person."

Via Lupe's Blog

Peep the entire interview at BlackBookMag

A few more gems from the interview:

"You’re working on one of the most anticipated albums of the year, without having even released your first official album. What’s it like working on The Blueprint 3?
That was the first time Kanye asked me to work with him and it was really dope but it was strange, because it was like, Hey, I have to think like I’m like Jay-Z and write these hooks. It was really intense, so I was drunk and high the majority of the time."

"Now, real talk: What’s the deal with you and cheeseburgers? Are you a connoisseur of all things cheeseburgers?
I love all cheeseburgers! I want to go on a cheeseburger tour and see who has all the best cheeseburgers in America. I really love cheeseburgers and fries, the whole combination.

What’s the best cheeseburger you’ve found since you moved to Brooklyn?
I would have to say Ruby’s—well, that’s not a cheeseburger, and I’m going to tell you why. The Bronte Burgers at Ruby’s shouldn’t be considered cheeseburgers because it’s an Australian burger and that’s a whole other level of deliciousness. I love Fat Burger for fast food but you can’t get that over here, so I like Pop Burger and I love a Big Mac—you can’t front on a Big Mac."

Fresh Produce: Man vs. Machine AW09

Here's a look at Man vs. Machine's Autumn/Winter line for this year.

I really like this New York based line's use of different leathers and their color choices. I also want to know what shoes the models are wearing... (look like some Common Projects, but the pics are too small to confirm)

yoinked from Selectism

Fresh Produce: Han Eyewear SS09 "Limited Colors"

These matte grey shades with the cut-out above the nose originally caught my eye.

There are a few more styles, and they only come in the grey and a matte forest green. Very classy if you ask me.

Peep the rest over at Selectism.

Fresh Produce: N4E1 "Mulliner Series" Luggage

Peep this fresh new series from N4E1

I love the cross stitching. It just never gets old.

via Highsnobiety

"As long as you make it to foam, you're good...."

Big Sean visits the Fantasy Factory



via Kanye

Cudi got a twitter

I got a twitter account.... then a blog... so I never twitter. But Kid Cudi just announced on his blog he got one.

Cudi's Twitter

FL's Listening: theNapkinHolder

Justice piano medley by the Napkin Holder



Daft Punk piano medley



UPDATE: theNapkinHolder goes to school at USC, but is apparently studying abroad for the semester. I'm going to try to hook up an exclusive interview when I get back to LA.

Brief history of weeeeeeed....

and a nice little add for Showtime's Weeds. Showtime is owned by CBS, in case anyone is interested in major network politics.

jacked from SLAB UP

Fresh Produce: AiAiAi Headphones

Straight out of Denmark, AiAiAi brings us these crisp new headphones - following the success of their earphones.. They feature very clean lines and are simple, but also very modern.


They will be released in DJ model (above) and the more casual Tracks (below)


jacked from Highsnobiety

Fresh for summer... Maison Martin Margiela Cut-Out Suede High-Top Sneaker

de hypebeast

Fat Liver's Listening to Sweden

Whether you take it back with ABBA or you're into some new shit like PB&J, Lykke Li or The Knife, you can't deny that Sweden is always pushing out fresh sounds with clever, catchy beats. Saw some real dope young artists when I was there in March. Be sure to cop this nice mixtape by Sweden's own, the Touch:

Mixed Ape



Complete tracklist:

1. Adam F feat. Redman - Smash Sumthin
2. I Always Wanted A Pony - Insultin’
3. Hot Chip - Shake A Fist
4. Wildchild - Legends of the Dark Black pt. 2 (Renegade Master)
5. Trevor Loveys & Affie Yusuf feat. Spoek - Bitch Fight (The Touch Remix)
6. Midfield General - Error Disco (Short) / Lil’ Louis - Video Clash
7. Beni - My Love Sees You (Etienne De Crécy’s Coco Walsh Remix)
8. Lorenz Rhode - Motor Cortex
9. Don Diablo vs De la Soul - Stand Up For Me, Myself and I
10. Friend and Lover - Groovy Now (Mighty Mi Mix)
11. Sebastien Tellier - Kilometer (A-Trak Main Remix)
12. Felix Da Housecat & Kris Menace - Artificial
13. Empire Of The Sun - We Are The People (Burns Remix)
14. Lützenkirchen - 3 Tage Wach
15. Mojo Filter Feat. The Mighty Boosh - Oaky Timbre (Loose Cannons Reflick)
16. Funkhead Fred & Matty Wells - Deep Insider / The Touch - Music Coming From Above (Acapella)
17. The Touch - Xtra Energy
18. The Touch - JB We Luv U!!! XOXOX!!!
19. Tobias Von Hofsten - I Love My 808
20. Disco D & DJ Profit - Booty Bar Anthem / Antiloop - At The Rebel’s Room

via discobelle

FL's Listening: Harvard Bass

Snatch Harvard Bass' "Cinco de Mayo Mix" here

tracklisting:
01. intro
02. j. phlip - besgrl
03. renaissance man - aloha
04. solo - congoloid (minimow remix)
05. harvard bass - 81 (renaissance man remix)
06. frankie - salute!
07. lily allen - it's not fair (style of eye remix)
08. dusty kid - plumbi
09. afrojack - polkadots
10. idiotproof - gorilla
11. ramon tapia - just me
12. franky rizardo - voodoo
13. italoboyz - downtown

de discodust

Scott says...

"I WAS SMOKIN SOME GRAND DADDY PURP WHEN I REALIZED MY FATE MORE CLEAR THAN EVER



REMEMBER THESE WORDS

I REPRESENT EVERYTHING THAT IS GOOD AND DECENT IN THE WORLD, IAM THE VOICE OF A WHOLE NEW GENERATION OF YOUTH WHO WANT TO JUST BE WHO THEY ARE. YOUNGINS WHO WANT TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS, AND WHO ARE MISUNDERSTOOD. KIDS WITH DREAMS. KIDS WHO THE LAST THING THEY WANNA DO IS HARM ANOTHER HUMAN BEING BUT AT THE SAME TIME STAND UP FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVE IN PICKIN AND CHOOSIN THEIR BATTLES. I BRING HOPE TO THE UNDERDOGS AND FRUSTRATION TO THE HATERS. IAM A MESSENGER FROM GOD, HE WANTS ME TO SACRIFICE MYSELF AND PUT MY ISSUES OUT THERE SO OTHERS CAN LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES AND IGNORANCE. AT THE END OF THE DAY THERE IS ONLY FAITH, AND IM THE NEW POSTER BOY FOR CHANGE, POSITIVE ENERGY, PEACE AND LOVE. IAM NOT A PERFECT MAN, HOWEVER MY MISSION IS TO BETTER MYSELF THROUGH SONG, ULTIMATELY FINDING INNER PEACE AND WALKING A MORE POSITIVE PATH. IAM YOUR HERO, WHEN YOU ARE WEAK I WILL SPEAK TO YOU, WHEN IAM WEAK U SHALL SPEAK TO ME….THE ARTIST AND FAN BOND IS ESTABLISHED NOW. WE NEED EACH OTHER, I NEED YOU ALL MORE THAN YOU NEED ME. I WILL BE HERE FOREVER EVEN IF IM NOT HERE IN THE PHYSICAL, MY WORDS WILL GUIDE AND HOPEFULLY INSPIRE A MOVEMENT OF PEACE AND LOVE ACROSS THE WORLD…IM NOT HIP HOPS NEXT BIG THING, IM NOT THE BEST NEW ARTIST, IM NOT ONE OF THE LEADERS OF THE NEW COOL OR WHATEVER OTHER LABEL U CAN GIVE ME, IAM JUS PLAIN OL “IMPORTANT”. IAM INCOMPARABLE TO ANYONE, SO CUT THE SHIT. I STAND OUTSIDE THE BUBBLE LAUGHIN AT THOSE INSIDE IT AT THE SAME TIME PRAYIN THEY WAKE UP AND JOIN THE REAL….IAM HOPE, AND LIKE LEBRON’S RISE TO HEROIC FEATS, U ARE ALL WITNESSES. YOUVE WATCH ME GROW FROM A KID FROM CLEVELAND OHIO WITH THIS COOL SONG THAT ONLY A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE BELIEVED IN, THAT EVERYONE WROTE OFF AS A ONE HIT WONDER, TO BEIN ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT ARTISTS THIS YEAR AND LAST…YOU CAN REMAIN STANDOFFISH IF YOU WANT, BUT THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING. U KNOW CUDI, BUT YOUR LISTENING TO SCOTT. IM HERE, AND MY VOICE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER. YOU HAVNT SEEN, OR HEARD ANYTHING YET. AND LIKE I SAID LAST YEAR, I AINT PLAYIN NOMORE

MY MUSIC IS:
ONE SMALL STEP FOR ME, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR ALL WEIRDKIND.

MOONMAN
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO HEAVEN AT NIGHT?

MY DEFINITION OF WEIRD: ANYBODY WHO IS A LEADER AND FOLLOWS THEIR HEART"

live via Kid Cudi's Blog

Re-Release: 10.Deep x Kid Cudi “Up There” T-Shirt

available online on May 20

jacked from Highsnobiety

Quiksilver x Porter Neo Oldies Duffel Bag Collection

Summer goodies.



de Hypebeast

Porter x NEXUSVII Bags

The external mesh pockets are dope.



de SLAMXHYPE

Fresh Produce: North Face Purple Label Day Pack

jacked from Highsnobiety

Fresh Produce: Thomas Lelu x Liquid Architecture Thierry Lasry Acetate Sunglasses

these are so dope i'm having withdrawals.


jacked from Hypebeast

Kid Sister - "I'll House You" (Prod. by Treasure Fingers)

from Fool's Gold:
"'I’ll House You' is a brand-new Kid Sister track, recorded specially for Reebok’s Classic Remix project. The sneaker giant commissioned re-interpretations of beloved throwback tunes by current artists, and Kid Sis’ personal contribution is a take on the seminal Jungle Brothers / Todd Terry hip-house track 'I’ll House You.' Fellow FG fam Treasure Fingers provides the beat (his ATL strip club roots are showing!) and the whole thing enjoyably connects the dots between two generations of uptempo club rap. Stream it here and get download codes at your neighborhood Foot Locker."

WTF: Drinkable Piss?

Check out this crazy design by Leonardo Manavella




The pics pretty much explain it all (in layman's terms at least).... let's just hope it actually works. I wonder how it tastes....

jacked from Yanko

IV Drip Hard Drive

Check out this concept hard drive by Hyuh Jin Lee












pf dope if you ask me.

jacked from AddictiveDJDesigns

Inspired Bicycles: Danny MacAskill

Check out this dope video of Danny MacAskill's amazing trials skills around Edinburgh... sent to me by my dad (of all people).



Also recognize the song (Band of Horses - "The Funeral") as sampled for Cudi's "The Prayer"

FLW Update: Nabil

Check out this new video by Nabil Elderkin for K'naan's "T.I.A.":

K'NAAN "T.I.A" music video directed by: NABIL from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

jacked from Kanye

Selfridges X Jonnie Walker Black Label Centennial Edition

Celebrating 100 years (each), Jonnie Walker and Selfridges have released these limited edition bespoke bottles featuring real leather labels and really dope boxes.

Sold exclusively at Selfridges (UK Department store) retailing for £100 a bottle and individually numbered (out of 100).


jacked from Selectism

Fresh Produce: Lanvin SS09 purple sneakers

These new kicks from French label Lanvin are a flashy take on a tennis shoe and feature a brown patent leather toecap and details.

Cop now for a mere £300.00 at Browns

jacked from Highsnobiety

Fresh Produce: White Industries platforms pedals

Check out these new platform pedals from White Industries.



pf slick... and made in the USA.

Update: they retail for around $235.... so I guess I'll be sticking with my $40 MKS GR-9s

jacked from trackosaurusrex

Marijuana: everyone's favorite cure for... the economy?

Watch this now:


more info and critique at S.L.A.B.UP

Nothing But Net: isFeasting...

isFeasting is basically a twitter for food.

Share pictures of your latest feasts with your friends or just browse through what thousands of others are eating.

WTF: Meat Cards

Leave more than an impression at your next job interview...

Leave a Meat Card

the cards are made with a 150 Watt CO2 laser etching into 100% Tillamook beef jerky.









jacked from UnCrate

Fresh Produce: Cowhide Koozies

Keep it classy, while keeping it trashy...


...with the Cowhide Koozies ($15) from SouthernBrand

jacked from UnCrate

Home Cooking: Whisky Buffalo Wings

I got the craving for some Fire on the Mountain wings (if you don't know, now ya know), but, being a few thousand miles away, I had to settle for making some myself.



and, yes, they tasted as good as they look.

closeup:


all you really need is chicken, good whisky or bourbon, fresh chili peppers and spices of your choice, franks red hot sauce, bbq sauce, butter, honey, salt, pepper, flour and oil for frying (or you can just bake em)
get at me for the in-depth recipe.

Steve Aoki "Nasa 'Gifted' Remix"

featuring Kanye, Santogold and Lykke Li



download here
stream it at Kanye's Blog

FL's Listening: The Kickdrums

surely you've heard this Cleveland duo's production skills before, Shirley, but check out this nice solo effort:

The Kickdrums - "When I Come Down"




and also cop their new mixtape: Smash the System



always more at The Kickdrums' Blog

World's Longest Stogey

jacked from S.L.A.B. UP

Bastard flagship store/warehouse in Milan

suspended bowl: check
safety net: check




Converted from this old cinema by Italian architects studiometrico




bowl detail



20+ more pics and lots of info at archdaily
20+ more pics and lots of info at archdaily
20+ more pics and lots of info at archdaily

"They Came From..." trailer

Factor Films teaser "They Came From..." from snowbroader.eu on Vimeo.

Trailer for new flick from Factor Films (Norway). looooks nice

via RadCollector

Mark Dean Veca

if you don't know who Mark Dean Veca is, you probably don't pay much attention the popular art scene. His work has been all over during the past year or two, and it's really worth checking out. Here's a video of him discussing his work, specifically his installation "Phantasmagoria."



jacked from Highsnobiety

Fat Liver's Listening: Miike Snow

from pitchfork:
"-- As Bloodshy & Avant, the Swedish producers Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg provided the deliriously great synthetic whizzing noises for jams like Britney Spears's "Toxic" and "Piece of Me", as well as hits for Kylie Minogue and Rachel Stevens. And now they've pulled an N.E.R.D., hooking up with musician Andrew Wyatt (Fires of Rome, Black Beetle) and forming a band called Miike Snow. They've already leaked a few tracks, and had songs remixed by DJ Mehdi, Crookers, Benny Blanco, and Treasure Fingers. Downtown Recordings will release Miike Snow's self-titled debut album June 9. "

... check out their myspace for a bunch of songs.

and rcrdlbl for a few downloads.

can't wait for the album.

Shepard Fairey's design for Lance Armstrong's Trek

yoinked from highsnobiety

Fat Liver's Listening: Sparkle Motion

Simply put, Sparkle Motion is the shit. Made up of DJ Yoda and Tobes, Sparkle Motion brings the heat with samples from 80's R&B mixed with other funky beats


snatch their latest mix here

and here's a little older one: Flight School vol. 1

jacked from discodust (peep it for the full track listing)