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Friday, July 18, 2008

Keri Hilson - IT GIRL!

I would say so...
and you would too if her big pretty eyes tagged you from across a crowd. The slender figure and alluring smile. Nah, I didn't get that treatment. I just asked to take a picture with her.

but I'll rewind to when I heard this chick singing on her myspace a while back about Henny and Apple Juice. They threw a Snoop verse on it and I went nuts. Then I went thru a few of the photos and saw that she was quite a looker.

Soon after, I began hearing her name more often. Clinging to the likes of Timbaland of Polow Da Don making some pretty big waves.

She's one of the most sought after voices (and faces, i'd wager) amongst the new artists. She rocked all over Timbo's last album but even if you didn't play close attention you remember her from "The Way I Are". She laced Diddy with some on his Press Play album with "After Love" and she was even enlisted to do a track on Lloyd Banks' last solo joint. Still unfamiliar? Watch the new Nas video in your spare time, and you'll see Ms. Hilson whipping the streets and licking her lips. Admiring her own cool. I can't hate that.

here's her own solo jump, "ENERGY", which is already receiving all types of acclaim. Holla Blender!

KERI HILSON on Myspace.com

CLIPSE - fast life

Remember the days of rap when the Clipse came thru and pharrell was all in the background making noise like 95 Puffy? Yeah. I do too. I remember it well cuz I liked it. This is not that. CaliCoCool does not associate with hate so I would not post the video if I "hated" it but this Fast Life Joint is reminiscent of the days 1998 rappers. Random Street Scenes and pretty girls just chilling. Now, I do like all the Play Clothes Looks they have on display. and I can appreciate the cardigan in the sun. I do that.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Look what I found

I just came across this...
I heard the song a long while ago.

but here's the vid. for "Don't Stop"...at least that's what it was called when i first heard it.

i'm a fan of Kanye and Dre so it made it by default

Supergroups Superimposed

PRETTY COOL ARTICLE I FOUND ON VIBE.com.
with emergence of CRS (Child Rebel Soldier),
vibe concocts a list of some "super" groups of their own. Fail or Excel?

sidebar: you can buy this shirt here>>>>

Kanye, Lupe, and Pharrell are the latest solo stars to form a supergroup, but will they last? VIBE.com looks at other possible super groups, and why they would or would not work.
The idea of an infinite urban group knotted together by (mildly and fiery) successful solo artists is no virgin to the music world. Following the allure are Benjamin-backpackers Kanye West, Pharell Williams, and Lupe Fiasco, who in May 2007 introduced themselves as the lefty power bloc CRS (Child Rebel Soldiers) and premiered the balmy, retrospective “US Placers”, from ‘Ye’s Can’t Tell Me Nothing mixtape. That, along with N.E.R.D.'s “Everyone Nose” remix, and the just released Rebel Music mixtape, hosted by Pharrell and featuring blended tracks by him, Kanye, and Lupe, has quickly webbed CRS a strong following of supporters patiently waiting for the group’s ’08 debut. However, as the guys attempt to seal the title as hip hop’s greatest super-group, they should be forewarned that birthing a potent assemblage of previously autonomous players aint always cake.

Take T.G.T., composed of bedroom-balladeers, Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank. The formula seemed right, the primer (“Please Don’t Go” remix) sounded better and yet before an album had the chance to spin, TGT had already thrown a deuce. The Firm may reign as the crowned one-album exception, with Lucy Pearl’s member switch offs bringing them to a close second. But then there are the shoulda beens such as the ousted all-femcee group featuring Remy Ma, Shawnna, and Jacki-O. See a pattern sticking? Hopefully CRS stays clear of their predecessors’ paths as they strive to break the curse. But while their anticipated album develops, here are five imaginary trios ready to shape and escape. We’d give ‘em six months.

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NAME: Sideliners
MEMBERS: The Game, Olivia, Young Buck
MAKE UP: It’s not surprising that G Unit’s snubbed members would bounce off a rejection and land in a group. What brings this trinity together is their mutual detest for a certain Glaceau fiend. A grandiose radio tour is developed, with Hot 97 as the main spot for attack.
BREAK UP: All is well until previous contractual binds catch up and cash in. After realizing that dissing the enemy only makes the enemy richer, the team calls it quits.

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NAME: KMIP (Kiss Me I’m Pretty)
MEMBERS: Ashanti, Christina Milian, Cassie
MAKE UP: Fledgling independent credibility puts these cute faces in a vulnerable state. However, an idea that three sole-ranged voices might sound better than one boosts confidence within the usually drone-laced divas. The result is a trio irresistibly high in beauty and resistibly mid-leveled in talent.
BREAK UP: Blog wars pit the princesses against each other until all that is left are bald heads and flat notes.

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NAME: Soul Mates
MEMBERS: Lloyd, Trey Songz, Mario
MAKE UP: As the amicable underdogs of R&B, this well-packaged triad aims to receive grounded recognition left often idle in their personal careers. Well-synchronized harmonies and sultry serenades keep rival solo stars locked in the studio.
BREAK UP: As popularity thickens, so do egos, and chests puffed with machismo begin to burst. Mario is the first to jet, while rumors flair that he was being forced to grow out his hair. Trey and Lloyd return to their respective single-handed trades and the Soul Mates officially divorce.

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NAME: Bankhead’s Finest
MEMBERS: Rocko, Shawty Lo, Unk
MAKE UP: For these southern troopers, the timing is right, the location is set, and the bar is raised high. In attempts to cement ATL’s expanding title as the new mecca of hip hop, these gents merge their acts into one and start penning anthems beyond addiction. BREAK UP: Friction forms when Rocko and Shawty leave Unk alone on the dance floor, opting for a drink of substance. The crew disperses before haters get a chance to wave.

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NAME: G2K
MEMBERS: Lil Mama, Teyana Taylor, Young B
MAKE UP: These slick-lipped tomboys have a couple things in common: they’re uptown girls, are incessantly requested at jailbait socials, and still sneak a sip of daddy’s liquor when no one’s looking. It’s a match made in Harlem. Plans for a summer smash equipped with the essential dance craze keep the fire burning.
BREAK UP: Fights over new Jordans, prom dates, and lip-gloss stunt their growth, placing the group in a permanent time out.

Monday, July 14, 2008

WOW - Look at all these rumors

Get the story on this picture. Fox News Reports>>>>>
Controversy, controversy

Radiohead - "House Of Cards"

one of my favorite songs from Radiohead's IN RAINBOWS album has a video and it was shot with lasers.

Also, I considered using this song on my mixtape but I don't wanna take away from what they've done with this. material is classic. who knows it may end up on there anyway. we'll see what i cook up. nevertheless, watch this video. expand your horizons.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Hello McFly

Who will be the 1st to pay their car note late to get these puppies?
hmmmmmmmmm?
any takers?

cool but does anyone else think that these Hyperdunks bring to mind the air yeezy's
Here's a bit of news about the Hyperdunk (or McFly 2015)

Nas - SLY FOX video

i told you

the Kidz on the Coast

Kidz in the Hall flipped a Westcoast version of their joint, "Drivin Down the Block" and it came out kinda crazy. Pacific Division makes an appearance along with Tyga, Glasses Malone and Mistah F.A.B. Some new school westcoast shit but it pays homage to old. You can download it if you like>>> or you can just go listen to it on my personal myspace page.

The Game gets choked up

No you're not about to see a video of the Game being strangled by some Suge Knight Henchmen. The Game speaks on the response of rappers (or the lack there of) to the Sean Bell slaying and police brutality.

wow.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Whilst you wait...

Gather round hustlers, that's if your still living...

the Cocaine Cowboys franchise is back at that ass with another epic doc. This gets deeper into Griselda. "Godmother". Lady Scarface herself. It tells the tale of her lover and her life of crime. Whilst you await the Inland Emperor's Mixtape...here is something to whet your palate. The Queenpen

That other "West" guy you all like so much...

Has anyone seen this?

funny.

crazy like a Fox

SLY FOX video coming soon

The Orisue Summers

ORISUE - God Bless The West.Spring 2008 was budding of the brand. They felt so new. It was so fresh. I'd hate to use the phrase but they'd really found their "swag". Now, Summer 2008, The Tanks and the T's call to the early 90's summers. Young Chili Pepper Fans. Real California with it. Peep dude Mando of Power 106 (the Mexican with the Afro) in the summer 2008 Look Book. You're not really model material, Mando

Shouts to KarmaloopTV

The Dark Knight - new poster

we're going to the movies

My Drive Thru

Santogold, Julian Casablancas and Skateboard P
pretty late on getting this visual since the song has been circulating for a few weeks now but this is the joint these 3 did for the Converse Collab. What happened to Reebok, P?

whatever.

Think outside the Box...Party with the Box

Ladies and Dudes allow me to Introduce to you the International Dance Party.
Fucking right! I am currently in pre-production for "House Party 5" and i'm using this bitch to get it cracking.
OH and we're in talks with the folks from LikeCool.com to bring out more gadgets that we can dance with.
LOL

The interactive machine International Dance Party is a complete plug 'n' play party in a box.

The machine comes as a large, non-suspicious looking flightcase. Internally, it is equipped with cutting edge radar sensing technology, an ear blasting state of the art 600W sound system, tons of psychedelic light and laser effects, and even a professional grade fog machine.

Through its dance activity radar, the International Dance Party detects and evaluates motion input from surrounding people in realtime. Several sophisticated transforming mechanisms let the flightcase turn into a powerful and boosting party machine, once the visitors start to dance within the machine's range of perception.

The audience controls the complexity of the generated music and the intensity of the light effects directly by the energy of its dance action. When there is no audience, or when the audience is not active enough, the machine stops its performance and transforms back into a transport crate.

International Dance Party! The full length video of this crazy and funny party machine! from Niklas Roy on Vimeo.

NAS - Hero (the video)

Nas joint
Keri Hilson Vocals (she's fkkn fine)

you're more than welcome.

Monday, July 7, 2008

Here go some movies I've rented recently and liked enough to tell you about so you can enjoy them but if you hate them go to hell, you have poor taste

EAGLE vs. SHARK - basic relationship breaks

CHAPTER 27 - Jared Leto shot John Lennon.

IN BRUGES - a film with midgets and fat americans

"PRESSURE" killer mike ft. Ice Cube

Kill - a - mic!

is it an election year or what?!

Go Deep

The New DANGER: 10 DEEP is not only my nickname amongst the ladies its also one of my favorite lines. (ba-dump-PAH!) The T's in 2008 have been real strong and direct. A lot of reds, blacks and yellows used almost like a cautioning or warning. These dudes are a problem. Take a look at the Summer 2008 Look Book

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Buckhead Bar-B-Q

Me and this guy have not taken any really good pictures but who cares.
July 4th we are having a housewarming and BBQ Affair at the Aventine @ Lindbergh in Buckhead. So, friends, come out and see us. Then you can go around the corner and watch fireworks a Lenox, cuz after all it is our crib you're coming to. respect it.

SIDEBAR: bring clean socks cuz the carpet is nice and clean.