Trey in Complex Mag

“Trey Songz takes it back to the era of bop and blues, when record labels were as perfectly dressed-down as their artists” This is a great and impressive approach Complex is taking here and you have to respect it. I can't front these pics are crazy tough.

Check some of 'em out via necolebitchie.com

WORDS OF WISDOM : FELA KUTI

"MUSIC IS THE WEAPON OF THE FUTURE" - FELA KUTI

Dope Video by Usher

Growing up as a kid, I was one of the biggest Usher fans. Nowadays I've kinda grown out of that whole utopia but I still love to go back. Anyway this new video brings back those old feelings and you gotta respect the director, choreographer, and the stylist. Almost every things on point here.

Check the video out by clicking the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnPB76mjxI&feature=player_embedded

CONVO WIT LUPE

Hands down Lupe breaks down the truth about the disease that has been plaguing the social,economic, and political culture of this country. I commend him on his "realness" and intellect. I clearly admire this dude.

Click the link and find out why you should too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvsfvQT21Oo&feature=related

AND ANOTHER ONE...

Yet again,my younger sister puts me on to another blog. This one is quite interesting and the photography is brilliant.

Check the site out by clicking the link below.

http://theawardtour.com/blog.php/

FIGHTING FISH

This video is type interesting. Supposedly it was a promotion tool for Akon's album, Freedom.

Anyway check it out by clicking the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPCDoUvqIJ0&feature=channel

Soundtrack 2 My Life

Kid Cudi recently released this new video for "Soundtrack 2 My Life". It has some behind the scene footages of concerts, and etc.

Check it out by clicking the link below

http://vimeo.com/10434946

A STAR IS BORN

VIA 5StarHipHop.com

Just a little while ago, Daniel “Diggy” Simmons officially signed with Atlantic Records. I extend my congratulations. To be honest, when our site started posting music by the now 15-year-old Diggy (happy birthday kid), my first reaction was “really?” I have always found it weird listening to someone five or six years younger than me, and I made up my mind that there was no way Diggy could actually be dope. I mean, we all heard what his brother JoJo sounded like, and Diggy could only be worse. Without listening to a song, I completely dismissed the middle Simmons brother. That was until my roommate and fellow blogger T Marko played me a track while we were hanging out, and I realized the kid can spit. The shit he did over Nas’ “Made You Look” was crazy. I can’t begin to tell you how refreshing it is to see someone so young understand what true hip-hop is. Diggy didn’t come out rapping out women, guns and cars, a trap so many other young and rookie rappers fall into. The kid came out spitting from the heart, something I am sure his father Rev Run instilled in him. He is a breath of fresh air and I wish him all the luck in the world. Also, don’t write a kid off just because he is young, unless that kid is Justin Bieber.

THE INFAMOUS HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL

A lot has been said about this new bill being passed by the US Senate. For the most part, its quite controversial but to me it serves its purpose and creates a greater solution on the healthcare debate.

To learn more click the link below.

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14732910

Behind tbe Scenes of Wale's Video for "Diary"

Wale's new video for Diary is soon to be out. The song features the sultry melodic voice of Marsha Ambrosius, half of the group Floetry. The video is sure to be good just 'cuz the song is.

REAL TALK FOR THE REAL PEOPLE!

click the link below to view the video

http://www.three21media.com/videos/play.php?vid=445

RANDOM THOUGHT

Sitting here listening to some Kanye and I realize that the College Dropout was by far his best album ever!!! i know i know some of y'all probably like duhh...But for real out of all of Kanye's album this one was well put together and it's raw like there are imperfections but still its real and timeless. Not many can make a masterpiece like this.

But after this album, I'll say

2. Graduation

3. 808 and Heartbreaks

4.Late Registration

What do y'all think?

LADY GAGA GONE TOO FAR!!!

Be clear I am not the biggest Lady Gaga fan neither am I a fan at all. But according to Fox News she's going too far, I have little sisters and cousins who love her work. I think she should be allowed to do her. To be serious if you don't like it, don't buy it. I hate when people criticize other people. Its just isn't fair. Anyway now that I am done venting.

Check out what Fox News had to say about her new video "Telephone" featuring Beyonce

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4q-MZeRLPE&feature=player_embedded#

NY STAND UP!

Here it goes the official video for the banger of NY--- Lloyd Banks feat. Juelz Santana- Beamer,Benz,or Bentley

via REALTALKNY.com

http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2010/03/topic/topic/videos/music-videos/video-lloyd-banks-ft-juelz-santana-beamer-benz-or-bentley/

FUNNY

Jimmy Kimmel is one funny dude. Below is a link to a skit made on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Its funny so check it out by clicking the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGJXLxtVEo&feature=player_embedded

Raising Awareness all in the name of Clean Water

MTV is shooting a documentary that features famous actresses and musicians that are all raising awareness towards clean water in Kenya. Now normally actresses and musicians do telethons or events to raise awareness but this one take on a new take.

Check the link below to see what exactly they are doing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H-ep4CUv1Q&feature=player_embedded

GREAT INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE: LANGSTON HUGHES

Web surfing really early morning can open you open you up to a lot of things. I don't know what made me remember Langston Hughes but something did and all of a sudden it sparked to me maybe I should put some poetry on here. This ain't only a fashion and music blog, I want you guys to experience the best of it all. From the fallen to the risen, you will see a lot of great inspirational stuff on here.

Starting with this great poem, "Genius Child" by Langston Hughes

This is a song for the genius child.
Sing it softly, for the song is wild.
Sing it softly as ever you can -
Lest the song get out of hand.

Nobody loves a genius child.

Can you love an eagle,
Tame or wild?
Can you love an eagle,
Wild or tame?
Can you love a monster
Of frightening name?

Nobody loves a genius child.

Kill him - and let his soul run wild.

-Langston Hughes

Check out a blog spot someone made for the late great Langston Hughes

http://lifeoflangstonhughes.blogspot.com/2007/05/negro-speaks-of-rivers.html

Clearly Killing The Competition

I don't want you guys to end up leaving my blog for someone else's but I gotta bring you the dopest that I see...

The blog link below has some great stuff on it. So be sure to check it out.

http://rsvpgallery.com/

WHO IS Karl Lagerfeld?

I found this post on a website quite interesting. What I found most attracting was the picture. The picture is type dope.

With a little history lesson in great fashion designers and innovators. I present to you ladies and gentlemen---> Mr. Karl Lagerfield. Learn more about him by clicking the link below.

via RSVPGallery.com

http://rsvpgallery.com/2010/02/19/who-is-karl-lagerfeld/#more-857

WORDS OF WISDOM : ALEXANDER McQUEEN

From heaven to hell and back again, life is a funny thing. beauty can come from the most strangest of places even the most disgusting places.

~Alexander McQueen

Creativity At Its Best

So I stumbled on to this video and it is very interesting. Far from anything most would think to do with their old Nike shoe boxes. This artist actually begins to make art from what most of us would call "garbage". Check the video link below to see creativity at its best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epdZzkF7X5I&feature=player_embedded

Late Night Goodies

I never knew Lupe Fiasco had his own clothing line out. I was up on the late night and I found some goodies. To check the stuff he got click the link below.

http://trillyandtruly.com/store/

mmhm CHOCOLATE

I don't put too many female models on this blog so I guess I should start with a good head start. Bria Myles is too sexy in this pic. It makes me crave for some Hersheys right now. Enjoy!

T-PAIN'S FREAKNIK THE MUSICAL!

I havent finished watching this yet but you should definitely check this out. It seem type tuff

http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2010/03/topic/topic/videos/t-pains-freaknik-the-musical-cartoon/

WE WILL RISE!

This a new video from Lupe Fiasco,Kenna from NERD, and Mike from Fort Minor. This is a great song and is definitely a very heart felt song. Remember to give towards the Haiti and Chile Relief. They need our help.

Check the video below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwoUF6IMGDE&feature=player_embedded#

Flyer Than The Rest of em'

The title says it all. Wale came in the game with the song "Nike Boots". Continuing his shoe game fetish he continues to surprise us with his exclusive kicks and high end street fashion.

Check the link below to see exactly what I'm talking about

http://www.complex.com/blogs/2010/02/24/capital-kicks-wales-greatest-footwear-moments/

and we don't stop...

I found another ill documentary about Biggie. Check the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi6x4-uSU28&feature=fvw

Happy Biggie Day!!!

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the Notorious B.I.G's death. It is the day that one of the most monumental pillars in hip - hop took a devastating fall. But like Puff Daddy (P.Diddy or Diddy) said "we don't mourn death we celebrate LIFE!" I found an interesting documentary of the late great Biggie Smalls. I hope y'all like it.

Clink the link below to view the documentary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir2swCcM1lM&feature=player_embedded

KiD CuDi

Kid Cudi just released the alternate version of the video "Pursuit of Happiness". He previously released an earlier version to the same song. I like the alternate better. Which one y'all think is better?

Check the link below for the original

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xzU9Qqdqww&feature=related

Check the link below for the alternate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbutaBrmzP4

Drizzy!

One of hip hop's new front men Drake's first single came out today. It's a great song and there is major hype about it. It's called "Over".

Check out his blog site to download the song

http://www.octobersveryown.blogspot.com/

#dontjudgeme

i really like this video for Rihanna's Rude Boy. It really is creative and I enjoy the visuals plus the song ain't half bad. So please don't judge I just like all types of stuff.

Check the video by clicking the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e82VE8UtW8A

Oldie but Goodie

Check Pharrell making a beat. I don't think I have ever heard the song before though.

Click the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vscHEDnTtc4&feature=player_embedded#

www.kanyewest.com

This dude is too amazing. I enjoy his work and what he does outside the music thing. Its really great to see a multi=dimensional person do his thing and be great at almost every single one of them.

Check the link below

http://www.kanyewest.com/

WORDS OF WISDOM : KANYE WEST

Kanye is forever one of my favorite inspirations. I really can't wait for what he got up his sleeves. Its sure to be EPIC.

Check the link below and read some of his words.

http://www.kanyewest.com/2010/03/02/creativity/

GOOD WOOD NYC

This is some exclusive stuff that i got here. I ran into GoodWood pieces last year and now that I finally got a piece I might as well share with the rest of yall. ENJOY!

Check the site for more pieces

http://goodwoodnyc.com/

FASHION: STREET ETIQUETTE

I'm up on the late night and I stumble on a blog my younger sister once told me about. Street Etiquette is a blog created by young African American males who express their sense of self through fashion, and photography. The blog is fresh.

Check the video out

http://vimeo.com/9441785

The blog link is below.

http://www.streetetiquette.com/

Nicki Minaj in Fader Magazine

VIA theConcreteLoop

Nicki Minaj on Her Status In The Game and Being A Personality“

I don’t know where I fit in the spectrum of rap yet, I think now I’m kind of proving myself, but before, people thought of I was more of a sex symbol or wannabe sex symbol. Now they’re seeing. That’s why I make the goofiest faces, I don’t want people to think I’m up here trying to be cute. I’m trying to entertain, and entertaining is more than exuding sex appeal. I don’t think that’s fun. I don’t find it fun watching someone trying to be sexy. It’s wack. I’m trying to just show my true personality, and I think that means more than anything else.

NEW MUSIC

There is NO Competition from Fabolous hosted by DJ Drama. This mixtape has been highly anticipated and being a fan I'm sure Fabolous won't disappoint.

Download the mixtape by clicking the link below

http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/11020/fabolous_there_is_no_competition_2.html

FASHION: PHARRELL ROCKIN ICE CREAM AND BBC

I'm somewhat a fan of the whole BBC/ICECREAM movement. Some of the pieces are type tuff. Check it out!

BET's Rip The Runway

via ConcreteLoop.com

http://concreteloop.com/2010/03/event-pics-bets-rip-the-runway-taping?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+concreteloop+(CONCRETELOOP.COM)&utm_content=Twitter

GREAT ART : KIDULTS by MARCIN CECKO

WORDS OF WISDOM : AESCHYLUS

For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease; he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness.

(Aeschylus (525-456 B.C.), Greek tragedian. Agamemnon, l. 834.)

ROGER THAT!

This is like one of the toughest songs on the Young Money album. The video has a good plot, Weezy getting locked up soon so ENJOY it while you can. Click the link to peep the video.

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=D4ProdTV2&annotation_id=annotation_682119&feature=iv

Dope!

This is a new video from the Gorillaz feat Stylo and Mos Def. I don't really know much about the Gorillaz but I'm digging the song and the added visuals. And might I add the Mighty Mos Def is on the track. Check the video by clicking the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9vAOzYz-Qs&feature=player_embedded

Trey Strikes AGAIN!

I give it up to this guy on some no rainbow shit. He got the ladies going crazy with Invented Sex and now he makes the video for "Neighbors Know My Name", Click the link below to check the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E98IYokujSY