The internet makes for a small world

So I'm beat, about to go to bed and I decide to check the usual blog roll before bed. I go on Ye's blog and see the new post about Ibn Jasper's account of fashion week. I've been on his blog before, anyways a pretty good post about fashion vs hip hop culture and how hospitable the the fashion heads were to them in Paris. I particularly liked the stuff about Taz Arnold, I knew he was real gifted but I had no idea he contributed to 2001 like that. Anyways after reading the post I decided to scroll through the comments which I rarely do. I see a comment made by a user AJ Moye, and yes it's no other than the former IU standout and Ben Adler hero.


sidebar I forgot to shout out Criminology 2 in the previous post and the title track from the new Jim Jones album is exactly what Dame was talking about. That's all the real blogging for me, look forward to more shoe pictures and maybe I'll post this video of Danilo Gallinari (injured Knicks rookie) doing the Shammgod in Summer League.

Actual Bloggin (Kevin Style)

A few things:
The Renaissance Rap Remix is crazy and Wayne absolutely kills, its good to see him getting love from people like Q-tip that made hip hop what it is. Busta and Raekwon sound pretty vintage too, the new Back On My Bullshit might actually be worth a listen.

I love TeriyaKings and I'm glad Big Sean made the final version. The Finally Famous mixtape Brad gave me (and Chad too) is pretty nice. Kanye went in as well, the "I be in Houston like Bobby" is probably my favorite line. I don't know if the Teriyaki Boyz will ever have crossover success in the states but I'll find a way to get my hands on Serious Japanese.

Johnny Flynn is hoopin for Cuse and it's a shame them and Georgetown are blowing it lately. Williams' (of Louisville) pass the other night was crazy, between the legs passes>behind the back passes btw. I'd suggest youtubing some Bassy highlights from Summer League on the C's a few years back.

Kordell Stewart referenced Mystikal on 1st and 10 the other day.

The CDQ of Hot Revolver is awesome. Andy and Ryan put up on the tagged version about a month ago so I already loved it. I don't know how I feel about Prom Queen, but I didn't like Lollipop or A Milli first listen either.

Spellcheck didn't red-line the word "Milli" but it did red-line "Spellcheck".

According to Concreteloop Money Goes is a throwaway from American Gangster. I liked it fine but didn't wanna hear it on BP3.

Lady Gaga in Pontiac?
-Ian

This could change the game

via hypebeast, only time will tell if this is international or strictly Japan...

Duh

A message from kwest on Vimeo.

Hardbody

I think I'm gonna start saying that, pic via nice kicks.

adidas takes on Nike Sportswear

adidas SLVR Spring / Summer 2009 from adidas SLVR on Vimeo.
Well basically, most people can't afford Y-3 stuff and I don't know that the originals concept took off the way they thought it would.

Haha

What KW stands for

1 of the 5 Kanye sneaks for LV. Inspired by a jacket from Dune, focuses on the heel tab (to tuck jeans into) as opposed to the tongue like most kicks. via Hypebeast

These are killing Air Max 90s right now

Saucony Shadow via Nice Kicks

QR codes hit the US!

These were all over Japan and basically the future of advertising. You take a picture of this stamp size code with your phone and it sends you to its website.

What does KW stand for?

I love this

Hey Jordan, I'm gonna need that Diplomats shirt back

Really great idea

Nike and the Footlocker House of Hoops are teaming up with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, all proceeds going to the cause.

This is my ish by the way

Midnight on the Run - Boombox

AJ 2k9

These have definitely grown on me, but I still feel they look extremely clunky and way too much like the 14s. We'll see how they are in person and on the foot.

These are actually pretty cool

Nike Air Triax Hoops. Hi-top bball version of the classic Nike Air Triax running shoe, I think these would look pretty good on.

I like the pink ones

IknowBigSean

Jen The Pen interviews Big Sean from jen the pen on Vimeo.

Haha

He's got a great line in hear, I'm not gonna ruin it. It's not quite Capo status but it's funny. <>

Stuff I Liked in 2008

Music: Well if you listened to hip hop in '08 or read anybody else's blogs you probably have a pretty good idea of what my favorite rap and pop art albums were. So rather than discuss if I preferred Man on the Moon to Mixtape About Nothing (MotM fyi), here are my other favorite ablums and also top songs all genres.
Albums
in no order
Sia- Some People Have Real Problems
Estelle- Shine
Santogold- Santogold
I bought all three of those albums because I never believe any of my friends will actually download cds by female artists. I'm sure if I listened to the Raphael Saddiq album more it would be on that list and if you count In Rainbows as '08 that goes there too.
Songs:
Its hard to recall what I was listening to back in January 2008 so this list is gonna be pretty rough:
1. Love Lockdown: Kanye West
2. Cyphr- Wale ft. Young Chris, Freeway, and Beanie Sigel
3. Ho is Short for Honey- 88 Keys ft. Kid Cudi
4. Jockin' Jay-Z- Jay-Z
5. American Boy- Estelle ft. Kanye West
6. Lights Out/L.E.S. Artistes (tie)- Santogold
7. Jimmy Choos- Chester French
8. With You- Chris Brown
9. Lollipop Remix- Lil' Wayne ft. Kanye West
10. Hero- Nas ft. Keri Hilson
11. Fried Chicken- Nas ft. Busta Rhymes
12. Pop Champagne- Ron Browz ft. Jim Jones and Juelz Santana
13. All My Life- Jay Rock ft. Lil' Wayne
14. Greenlight- John Legend ft. Andre 3000
15. Check Your Coat- O'Neal McKnight ft. Greg Nice
16. Soon We'll Be Found- Sia
17. Royal Flush- Big Boi ft. Raekwon and Andre 3000
18. SLU- TI ft. Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lil' Wayne
19. Shoot Me Down- Lil' Wayne
20. The Light 08 (It's Love)- Common
honorable mention: Birthday Girl- The Roots ft. Fall Out Boy

Shoes
New Releases
1. Nike Hyperdunk (McFly)
2. Nike Zoom Kobe 3
3. Nike Zoom Sharkley
4. Nike Zoom BB 2
5. Nike Foamdome
I didn't give the Supra Skytop any love because I always thought they were unimpressive in person
Retros
1. Nike Air Pippen 1
2. Nike Air Penny 2
3. Nike Zoom Flight 95
4. Nike Air Flightposite 1
5. Air Jordan 6 Olympic
No love for any of the CDP releases because the quality was really bad for the price tag although I am happy with my 11/12 pack.