7/26/11
jasper new joints dooppee!!
"Approved Sample of the JASPER® Chukka that I designed for the JASPER® x Diamond Supply Co. Capsule Collection"… Coming Soon!!! jasper
7/23/11
7/20/11
greatness
“There are moments when I see his lips moving, and I can see lyrics floating above his head, and I think, ‘Wow! How did I get so lucky to be able to witness this level of genius so closely?’ she says of husband Jay-Z. But while he’s the obvious choice for Bey’s rap consumption, the singer’s direct connection to him affords her some exposure to some of rap’s newer talent. “Jay had a CD playing in the car one Sunday when we were driving to Brooklyn,” Beyonce says of Odd Future’s Frank Ocean. “I noticed his tone, his arrangements, and his storytelling. I immediately reached out to him — literally the next morning. I asked him to fly to New York and work on my record.” Ocean helped pen “I Miss You.”
Another collaboration on 4 inspired by Bey’s appreciation for rap was “Party,” produced by Kanye West. Bey admits to crying after hearing Kanye’s “Runaway.” She explains, “The fact that he’s belting out his pain, his confusion, and his anger, with no pre-written lyrics, was so moving.”
Though Beyoncé has stated in interviews that she was inspired by every genre of music, she’s clearly been touched by some of rap’s recent standouts. She adds, “I just want my legacy to be great music.”
7/14/11
when emotions set in
Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash has claimed that he had faith in Jay-Z from early on and always predicted that he would become one of the most famous rappers in the world.
Damon and Jay used to be best buddies back in the day when they co-founded Rocafella Records, however, their close relationship ended when they fell out. Jay subsequently became the president of Def Jam Records and Damon sold his share of Rocafella to Def Jam.
With the 15th anniversary of Jay's debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' approaching, Damon sat down with VH1 to talk about how he stuck with Jay even when people doubted his rapping abilities. "Because we believed in ['Reasonable Doubt'] so much, you couldn't even tell me that it wasn't going to be the best album that was ever made," Damon told VH1.
"I said 'he will be the greatest rapper of all time.' I said that 15 years ago not to put it all on me. It was a lot of fighting. It was at a time when people told me he was the worst rapper."
Despite no longer being friends, Damon explains that he and Jay will always have business ties. "No matter what, we're still in business together because, me, Biggs and Jay still own 'Reasonable Doubt.'"
Damon and Jay used to be best buddies back in the day when they co-founded Rocafella Records, however, their close relationship ended when they fell out. Jay subsequently became the president of Def Jam Records and Damon sold his share of Rocafella to Def Jam.
With the 15th anniversary of Jay's debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' approaching, Damon sat down with VH1 to talk about how he stuck with Jay even when people doubted his rapping abilities. "Because we believed in ['Reasonable Doubt'] so much, you couldn't even tell me that it wasn't going to be the best album that was ever made," Damon told VH1.
"I said 'he will be the greatest rapper of all time.' I said that 15 years ago not to put it all on me. It was a lot of fighting. It was at a time when people told me he was the worst rapper."
Despite no longer being friends, Damon explains that he and Jay will always have business ties. "No matter what, we're still in business together because, me, Biggs and Jay still own 'Reasonable Doubt.'"
letter from T.i
What up world? I appreciate the continued love and support that everyone has been giving me. This chapter in my story will soon be coming to an end and I will be back in the flesh with you sooner than later. In the meantime I want to give a special shout out to a few particular individuals that have been sending me letters, cards, comments, tweets and just overall holding me down. A little loyalty goes a long way with me…I don’t do fake shit shawty. So I can’t thank y’all enough for keeping it 1 thousand and as soon as I’m able I WILL RETURN THE FAVOR!!! And that’s on PHIL!!! I love y’all and I’ll see you in September.
t.i
t.i
Rap bars of the week!!!
They call me Jay Electronica
Fuck that.
Call me Jay ElecHannukah
Jay ElecYarmulke
Jay ElecRamadaan Muhammad Asalaamica RasoulAllah Supana Watallah through your monitor.
My uzi still weighs a ton check the barometer
I’m hotter than the muthafuckin sun check the thermometer
-jay electronica.
Fuck that.
Call me Jay ElecHannukah
Jay ElecYarmulke
Jay ElecRamadaan Muhammad Asalaamica RasoulAllah Supana Watallah through your monitor.
My uzi still weighs a ton check the barometer
I’m hotter than the muthafuckin sun check the thermometer
-jay electronica.
i had passion for fashion when i didnt have it i closed my eyes in imagine
rapper-turned-fashion-maven Kanye was busy working on his first collection in Paris. If the latest from the rumour mill is to be believed, it shouldn't be too long before we get to see the fruits of his secretive labour.
jay was recently having listening sessions in ny while Kanye is busy working on a fashion range in Paris
Rumoured to have enlisted the talents of London knitwear designer Louise Goldin and Central Saint Martins MA course leader Professor Louise Wilson, the collection has the potential to be a celebrity success - something that's not easy to come by in the fashion industry
Together with his design experience at French label M/M, label-heavy wardrobe (see his Coachella performance in women's Céline spring/summer 2011) and clear dedication to research (the artist appeared at more shows during fashion month than your average magazine editor), we might just be in for a swag treat folks.
besides bee bodyguard "jules" being a creep ( she dropped 90k in 90 mins at selfridges in london) the other day
swaggggg
guy with the dreds is her stylist
bee is knocked up, just peep the pics! but on another note rumor has it live nation is taking matthew (her pop/ex manager) to court for back monies owed to bee
7/12/11
there you have it..... 8/2 "watch the throne"
1. No Church in The Wild (Feat. Frank Ocean)
2. Lift Off (Feat. Beyoncé)
3. Niggas in Paris
4. Otis (Feat. Otis Redding)
5. Gotta Have It
6. New Day
7. Prime Time
8. Who Gon Stop Me
9. Murder to Excellence
10. Welcome to The Jungle
11. Sweet Baby Jesus (Feat. Frank Ocean)
12. Love You So (Feat. Mr Hudson)
Bonus
13. Illest Motherfucker Alive
14. H*A*M
15. That’s My Bitch
16. The Joy (Feat. Curtis Mayfield)
2. Lift Off (Feat. Beyoncé)
3. Niggas in Paris
4. Otis (Feat. Otis Redding)
5. Gotta Have It
6. New Day
7. Prime Time
8. Who Gon Stop Me
9. Murder to Excellence
10. Welcome to The Jungle
11. Sweet Baby Jesus (Feat. Frank Ocean)
12. Love You So (Feat. Mr Hudson)
Bonus
13. Illest Motherfucker Alive
14. H*A*M
15. That’s My Bitch
16. The Joy (Feat. Curtis Mayfield)
Santigold New Face of T By Alexander Wang
Alongside rocker Spankrock, Santigold is the new face of Alexander Wang’s new T campaign for Fall ‘11. The eclectic singer/songwriter also appears in Wang’s new campaign video, which features a remix of her hit “Go”.
According to Wang, Santi and Spankrock’s “endless talent, incomparable energy, and most of all, down-to-earth personality make them the perfect representation for T.”
The Fall ‘11 T collection can be found on AlexanderWang.com.
7/11/11
Givenchy Crucifix Patterned Wool Sweater F/W 2012
ILL SWEATER WOULD GO GR8 WITH A PAIR OF NON-PLEATED DRESS PANTS
smh wow!
Act I: Eternal Sunshine (the pledge)
1ST MOVEMENT
She say she never fell in love with a superman Christian Muslim Protestant Lutheran I told her that being immortal was the portal to the true nature of growth to Christlike Buddah man That’s why I never spit the traditional garbage of a knife fight bright lights white ice to the fans The radio is just a stereo like a house ain’t a home and a chairs just a chair, ask Luther Van Go to work Go to church Let your dreams die Bow tie Final Call and a bean pie Yarmulke for Chanukah Wish list for Christmas This is the jest of life that we lead why? So you can fit in with the close minded and the sit ins and get close-lined in the end I could care less about a plaque or a benz or gettin punk’d on tv by my friends Don’t get a Nigga wrong I get tempted by the rewards that all come along with making nigga songs But what does it mean if I’m a Muslim and you a Jew and because of that alone we don’t get along And when you talk like this and try to walk like this the radio stations’ll never put a Nigga on Just Mims just 50 just Wayne just Jeezy Dem Franchize Boyz and Jimmy Jones Fuck that fuck rap, this God hop Kingdom music for the hard rocks i’mma spit it ’til TRL get it and Hot 97 hit a Nigga with a bomb drop ask Flex, ask Slay, ask Who Kid Just Blaze said Jay is the new kid I took Eternal Sunshine and I looped it No drums No hook, just New shit.
2ND MOVEMENT
The handling of the hearts a very delicate Art cause its paper thin One irrelevant thought that started out as a spark could be a poisonous dart that leaves a permanent mark that’s ice cold in the day and burns in the dark and makes you never wanna see her face again Tee-hee what a place I’m in Lead me to the station A one way ticket don’t look back One cold tear that froze and crack A whole lotta pain I’m holdin’ back Chav said “F that, roll a sack” I said “if my skull was cracked, and blood ran out to the cul de sac, that could not match me where I’m at” My memories flash me there and back Yep, there goes me right there in black Holdin’ hands not staring back She starts cryin’ and I start denyin’ that its my fault and I’m aware of that Man, in hindsight signs be glarin’ back Where’s the map to show you where you at I could hear the crowd yellin’ I could smell the tire smoke i could hear the starter pistol, wheres the track? Ring, no answer Came home late Jane told Dick she had a date But they was just chillin’ And at that moment The Right Brain says to the left “just kill em. Make the headlines, make the frontpage, wild out in the courthouse man, thrill em! They’ll say ‘the boy dead wrong, but i feel em.’ ”
3RD MOVEMENT
Voodoo Man Chicken bone Chicken bone I can make a thunderstorm from a light rain My ears start ringing my nose get bloody i feel a lil bit of pressure on my Right Brain Intermission. (the) Transmission put me in submission. Glistenin, trapped in a light prism whistling, the Christ told me “Come closer to the Light,” man i went blind woke up in front of a mic stand. Voodoo Man Tap-dancing in the French Quarter Walking on Water with a scroll in my hand The blueprints for a disc-shaped like vessel that was chiseled out of metal off the coast of Japan Fastin on the top of a mountain out in Tepoztlan Saw a shiny object floatin outta the ocean I’m sorta like a postman you can get the message if you wanna understand from the rap Son of Man Voodoo Man Civilize a savage Criticize the Parish spreadin false doctrine Terrorize the Cleric for carryin on nonsense, specialized lies to paralyze the conscience Voodoo Man Chit Chatter AVRA KEDAVRA! Spittin out Matter while i’m shittin out data Mmm chew em up shittin out rappers Sippin Pellegrino while i’m givin out matches Set yourself on fire let the Wisdom of Elijah purify ya take a Nigga Higher sold you soul to the highest buyer now you on the wire talkin about 2 foot tires sayin you sell crack clappin at cats with macs but you a liar Pants on fire Same old Rugged Cross, different Crucified Messiah.
4TH MOVEMENT
While you was blowing X amount of dollars on a bracelet the sovereign Nation of France was opening they files on the UFO phenomenon i.e. spaceships Its just the facts Jack may as well face it Every Rhyme I Write a Seal get cracked in a chapter of Revelations A Atom get cracked in the Blackness of Meditation mysterious shit Call me Jay Dogon, I’m on some Sirius shit. Scholars wonder why do he bust Allah blessed me with a Midasy touch everything I lay to hands turn to Ethiopian Gold shiny and buffed I got a firm understanding on The – and + So i aint got time to argue with a rapper bout how he aint got rhymes that fuckin with mines I’m tryna kill lucifer So if i have to break cause a rapper in my face tellin me that he the great could bet a shiny nickel i’ll blast his motherfuckin ass way past Jupiter couldn’t be stupider fucking with the nuclear Mayan Aztec Lion Asiatic Blackman from Zion Quetzocoatl Supreme Lettin off steam Dimethyltryptamine make a man dream But yall would rather hear me rappin bout trash The size of Erykah’s ass blunts and cash We need saving Minds are consumed with Swine We need bathing.
im sure we could exchange a few words, great architects of the universe.
IF U GOT A GOOD GIRL KEEP HER FROM THE WORLD
three things you should change about a woman; her last name, her address and her perspective about other men. should i take a chance? and save her
black bird? haaa
word of the day; GLEE
Definition of GLEE
1: exultant high-spirited joy : merriment
2: a part-song for usually male voices
See glee defined for English-language learners »
See glee defined for kids »
Examples of GLEE
They were dancing with glee.
He could hardly contain his glee over his victory.
Origin of GLEE
Middle English, from Old English glēo entertainment, music; akin to Old Norse glȳ joy, and perhaps to Greek chleuē joke
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to GLEE
Synonyms: cheer, cheerfulness, cheeriness, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), gayness, mirth, gleefulness, hilarity, jocundity, joviality, merriment, merriness, mirthfulness
Related Words: frivolity, levity; jollification, jollity, reveling (or revelling), revelry; brightness, buoyancy, good-humoredness, good-naturedness, humor, sunniness; gamesomeness, insouciance, lightheartedness, playfulness, sportiveness; buffoonery, clownishness, flippancy, funning, jest, jesting, jocoseness, jocosity, jocularity, joking, joshing; animation, giddiness, jauntiness, liveliness, perkiness, vivacity; joyfulness, joyousness, jubilance, rejoicing; frolicking, gamboling (or gambolling), rollicking, rompingNear Antonyms: blues, dejection, depression, despondence, forlornness, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness; bile, gloom, melancholy, sourness, spleen; earnestness, graveness, gravity, grimness, seriousness, soberness, sobersidedness, solemnity, solemnness; discontent, disgruntlement, moodiness; dolefulness, dolorousness, joylessness, mournfulness, plaintiveness, woe, woefulness; blackness, darkness, gloominess, glumness; desolateness, desolation; heartbreak, miserableness, misery, mourning, wretchedness
Britannica.com
Learn more about "glee" and related topics at Britannica.com
1: exultant high-spirited joy : merriment
2: a part-song for usually male voices
See glee defined for English-language learners »
See glee defined for kids »
Examples of GLEE
They were dancing with glee.
He could hardly contain his glee over his victory.
Origin of GLEE
Middle English, from Old English glēo entertainment, music; akin to Old Norse glȳ joy, and perhaps to Greek chleuē joke
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to GLEE
Synonyms: cheer, cheerfulness, cheeriness, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), gayness, mirth, gleefulness, hilarity, jocundity, joviality, merriment, merriness, mirthfulness
Related Words: frivolity, levity; jollification, jollity, reveling (or revelling), revelry; brightness, buoyancy, good-humoredness, good-naturedness, humor, sunniness; gamesomeness, insouciance, lightheartedness, playfulness, sportiveness; buffoonery, clownishness, flippancy, funning, jest, jesting, jocoseness, jocosity, jocularity, joking, joshing; animation, giddiness, jauntiness, liveliness, perkiness, vivacity; joyfulness, joyousness, jubilance, rejoicing; frolicking, gamboling (or gambolling), rollicking, rompingNear Antonyms: blues, dejection, depression, despondence, forlornness, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness; bile, gloom, melancholy, sourness, spleen; earnestness, graveness, gravity, grimness, seriousness, soberness, sobersidedness, solemnity, solemnness; discontent, disgruntlement, moodiness; dolefulness, dolorousness, joylessness, mournfulness, plaintiveness, woe, woefulness; blackness, darkness, gloominess, glumness; desolateness, desolation; heartbreak, miserableness, misery, mourning, wretchedness
Britannica.com
Learn more about "glee" and related topics at Britannica.com
JZ CAPTURE THE MOMENT
Jay-Z captured baseball history on camera. The sports enthusiast filmed Yankees player Derek Jeter knocking his 3,000th hit out of the park at New York’s Yankee Stadium. The “Empire State of Mind” rapper was seated near third base and can be heard predicting the moment before it happened.
“I actually called it,” Jay told reporters after the game. “I called it for the wrong side though. I thought he was gonna hit the short porch [in right], but he surprised everyone.”
Jeter becomes the 28th player in major league history to reach the milestone. Watch the historic moment through Jay’s eyes.
Spike Lee To Direct Oldboy Remake? smh wow!
In what could be the most awesome revenge flick since Uma Thurman in a yellow jumpsuit, Spike Lee is reportedly in negotiations to direct the American remake of Oldboy. The move could revitalize both the career of a stalled director and the fate of a stalled adaptation.
Aside from documentaries, Lee has not made a feature film since 2008. Only weeks ago, he claimed in an interview that he is unable to get funding for even the most commercially safe projects, like a sequel to his hit Inside Man.
The original Korean version of Oldboy was an international hit and critical success in 2003. Based on a Japanese graphic novel, it followed the incredibly bloody path of a man released after 15 years of mysterious imprisonment, as he tracks down his family’s murderers.
Steven Spielberg was set to direct the American version with Will Smith starring when the proposed production hit legal troubles and was dropped in 2009. But the family-friendly duo had always seemed an odd match for the film.
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