Wednesday, December 31, 2008
ALL FOR A $100
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WHAT A DUMBASS. THAT SHIT IS FOR LIFE AKA FOREVER BITCH
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Nike Terminator High “Play Hard”
From the Nike Japan “Play Hard” Collection comes these three Nike Terminator Highs. Seen here are three colorways of blue/white, black/white, and red/white.
Nike SB Zoom Veloce - Red / Black January 2009 Release
The Nike SB Zoom Veloce is the latest skate sneaker from Nike SB. The kicks were created with elements from the Nike SB Zoom Tre AD, Nike Free, and Nike Air Max 90. This pair, which is part of the Nike SB January 2009 releases comes in light grey and white with red and black accents
HIP HOP WAS STARTED IN ?
Professor Ferenc Szasz argued that so-called rap battles, where two or more performers trade elaborate insults, derive from the ancient Caledonian art of “flyting”.
According to the theory, Scottish slave owners took the tradition with them to the United States, where it was adopted and developed by slaves, emerging many years later as rap.
Professor Szasz is convinced there is a clear link between this tradition for settling scores in Scotland and rap battles, which were famously portrayed in Eminem’s 2002 movie 8 Mile.
He said: “The Scots have a lengthy tradition of flyting - intense verbal jousting, often laced with vulgarity, that is similar to the dozens that one finds among contemporary inner-city black youth.
“Both cultures accord high marks to satire. The skilled use of satire takes this verbal jousting to its ultimate level - one step short of a fist fight.”
The academic, who specialises in American and Scottish culture at the University of New Mexico, made the link in a new study examining the historical context of Robert Burn’s work.
The most famous surviving example of flyting comes from a 16th-century piece in which two rival poets hurl increasingly obscene rhyming insults at one another before the Court of King James IV.
Titled the Flyting Of Dunbar And Kennedy, it has been described by academics as “just over 500 lines of filth”.
Professor Szasz cites an American civil war poem, printed in the New York Vanity Fair magazine on November 9, 1861, as the first recorded example of the battles being used in the United States.
Professor Willie Ruff, of Yale University, agreed that Scottish slave owners had a profound impact on the development of African American music traditions.
Comparing flyting and rap battles, he said: “Two people engage in ritual verbal duelling and the winner has the last word in the argument, with the loser falling conspicuously silent.”
According to the theory, Scottish slave owners took the tradition with them to the United States, where it was adopted and developed by slaves, emerging many years later as rap.
Professor Szasz is convinced there is a clear link between this tradition for settling scores in Scotland and rap battles, which were famously portrayed in Eminem’s 2002 movie 8 Mile.
He said: “The Scots have a lengthy tradition of flyting - intense verbal jousting, often laced with vulgarity, that is similar to the dozens that one finds among contemporary inner-city black youth.
“Both cultures accord high marks to satire. The skilled use of satire takes this verbal jousting to its ultimate level - one step short of a fist fight.”
The academic, who specialises in American and Scottish culture at the University of New Mexico, made the link in a new study examining the historical context of Robert Burn’s work.
The most famous surviving example of flyting comes from a 16th-century piece in which two rival poets hurl increasingly obscene rhyming insults at one another before the Court of King James IV.
Titled the Flyting Of Dunbar And Kennedy, it has been described by academics as “just over 500 lines of filth”.
Professor Szasz cites an American civil war poem, printed in the New York Vanity Fair magazine on November 9, 1861, as the first recorded example of the battles being used in the United States.
Professor Willie Ruff, of Yale University, agreed that Scottish slave owners had a profound impact on the development of African American music traditions.
Comparing flyting and rap battles, he said: “Two people engage in ritual verbal duelling and the winner has the last word in the argument, with the loser falling conspicuously silent.”
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Afrika Bambaataa and Soul Sonic Force - Looking for the Perfect Beat
I LOVE THIS SHIT.
RAPPERS HAVE LOST THEIR ORIGINALITY
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Air Jordan 6 Fusion Stealth March 2009 Release Date
This pair of Air Jordan 6 Fusions comes in a stealth, varsity red, light graphite, and white colorway. You can pick these up on the 21st of February 2009 for $160
Air Jordan 6 Fusion Court Blue | March 2009
The Air Jordan 6 Fusion seen here in a clean white colorway with court and university blue accents. The release is set for the 21st of March for $160
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Air Jordan I Retro High - Spring 2009 Collection
Most of us already know the the Air Jordan I Retro High will make a comeback in the Spring 2009 season from Jordan Brand, what we didn’t expect was this new Blue Sapphire pair to be included into the mix that already includes a Black and Infared pair as well as a Pewter, Black, and Max Orange pair that comes at a Premier level. It’s safe to say that with these three Air Jordan I Retro High pairs being released in Spring 2009, Jordan fans will definitely be pleased with the assortment from JB. The Air Jordan I Retro high will retail for $105 while the AJ1 High Premier pair will retail for $115 on 1/1/09
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak
Kanye West’s new album 808s & Hearbreak released not long ago and has enjoyed much success and the album cover art is definitely a great piece as well. MACHE an East Coast based sneaker customizer who has made a name for himself with a few inspired customs has done a great job on his latest. Taking inspiration from the album art, which features art from Kaws as well, he’s created a pair of customs that almost matches the cover exactly even down to the broken heart on Kanye’s
Friday, December 19, 2008
OLD BUT CHEAP AND EASY- WORKS ON OTHER HOLIDAYS TO
STEP 1 CUT A HOLE IN A BOX STEP 2 PUT YO JUNK IN THE BOX STEP 3 MAKE HER OPEN THE BOX
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
K.B TOYS - GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
KB Toys has entered bankruptcy and I don’t think it should be any surprise to anyone. They blame the holiday sales slump, but I think the real blame is the way they ran their stores. This may be a real instance of the weak getting separated from the herd. GOOD NEWS FOR MOM AND POP SHOPS IF THEY EXIST ANYMORE
iTAM TAM SPEAKER - SO COOL
Branex Design presents iTam Tam, its latest creation from the Tam Tam collection.
Collaboration with designer Eric Berthes turned the classic Tam Tam stool designed by Henry Massonnet in 1968 into a must-have of technology.
It is both a charger/station and a speaker for iPod and iPhone
Sold Out x Asics Gel Lytte II
Lately, the Asics collaborations that we’ve mentioned have for the most part dealt with the Gel Lyte III model, but one of their next projects will focus on the Gel Lyte II model. This time around the collaboration is with Berlin-based Solebox. They are part of the Collette The MJC=Sold Out project, and are scheduled to hit stores on Saturday, Decmber 20, 2008. They also come with a special Sold Out x Asics matching scarf. This release will be extremely limited to 100 pairs with 76 pairs hitting collete, 12 pairs available at Patta Amsterdam and Berlin’s Solebox to receive the other 12 pairs.
Nike Air Max Tailwind ‘92
The Nike Air Max Tailwind ‘92 is back in an original colorway in a mix of suede and mesh materials. They are available now at shops like Proper.
Air Jordan 1 Infrared - Release Date
The Air Jordan 1 “Infrared” will release on the 31st of January 2009.
PUMPS ARE BACK - Reebok Pump Court Victory | Spring 2009
Here are two colorways of the Reebok Pump Court Victory that will release in 2009. The kicks, which were made famous by Michael Chang come in a black colorway with blue and green accents and a white colorway with purple and orange accents.
The white pair will release in January while the black pair will release as part of the spring/summer collection.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Converse All-Star x UNDFTD | POORMAN’S WEAPON
The Converse All-Star seen here has been styled by Los Angeles based Undefeated. The look of the kicks is inspired by old school military bomber jackets. and it comes in a black nylon upper with an orange interior. You can pick them up in January exclusively at UNDFTD.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
L.A. Gear Fall/Winter 2008 Collection
Earlier this year L.A. Gear announced that the once popular brand from the late 80s and early 90s would be making a comeback in collaboration with retailer Sportie LA. After that announcement which seems like a lifetime ago we finally get a look at some of the designs being released. L.A. Gear and Sportie LA used a few of the L.A. Gear original models such as the LA Gear Fire, LA Gear Star Shooter, and the LA Gear K.A.J and just revamped the sneakers with fresh new materials and color schemes. The sneakers still carry that nostalgic vibe they once did years ago
Alife Everybody High Afghan
Alife is on a roll this season. We have recently taken a look at quite a few Alife Shoes to be released and today we have yet another new one. Seen here is the Alife Everybody High Afghan which comes in a smooth looking khaki color scheme. The sneakers are designed using a buttery midsole, suede around the frontal, lace panel and heel with ballistic mesh along the midpanel and toebox.
Watch for the Alife Everybody High Afghan to hit Alife Flagship stores and select retailers within the next few weeks before the end of the year
THE NEW DEE BROWN'S -PUMP OMNI
<Back in 1991 when Dee Brown won the NBA Slam Dunk contest with a no look dunk, he wore the Reebok Pump Omni. You can pick up the kicks in a white colorway on the 27th of December at Atmos.
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