RICTASCALE'S FASHION,ART,MUSIC & LIFESTYLE BLOG.

Marsha Ambrousia performing "Butterflies" @ the TLA for the Heineken Ins...

2010-07-22T18:33:00.000-07:00

Marsha Killing "Butterflies"

Marsha Ambrousia @ The Heineken Inspire Tour TLA Philly 7-17-2010

2010-07-22T18:07:00.000-07:00

London via Philly native and former Floetry member Marsha Ambrousia getting loose @ The TLA on 7-17 2010,she's sounding good and has a album dropping in September.

87 Dreams By Gilbere Forte'

2010-07-20T18:03:00.001-07:00

Today the homie Gilbere Forte' released his very much anticipated body of work 87 Dreams. The singer,songwriter,producer & rapper has been making a lot of noise since his inception last year. So head over to www.Gilbereforte.com to download 87 Dreams and look out for him on Abyss's 1st single off of "Sonic Transition" Elegant Life,releasing this fall and we'll be shooting the video soon,so go download the ep and enjoy.

Morris Day & The Time @ The Wawa Welcome America Festival 6/27/2010

2010-07-20T17:40:00.000-07:00

The OG came to town and showed Philly has still got it and ain't never loose it!!! Doing all of his hit's and I do mean all of them from Fishnets',777-9311,Cool,The Walk etc. I had the pleasure of covering this event for the blog and all I can say is I witnessed true talent and what being a true performer is all about.

Abyss Ft.Dr.Fink-Magical (Rough) by The Tremmors

2010-07-02T09:14:00.001-07:00

Abyss Ft.Dr.Fink-Magical (Rough) by The Tremmors

Chris Brown's BET 10th Anniversary Micheal Jackson Tribute

2010-06-28T18:19:00.000-07:00

All I can say is Chris killed it and show he has true talent!!!!! Mike would've been proud to see this RIP Micheal Joseph Jackson,the illest performer of our generation and time for that matter!!!! Your legacy will always live on.....

Uffie Ft.Pharrell ADD SUV

2010-06-24T13:18:00.000-07:00

Here's I guess the first official Video/single off of Uffie's debut album on Busy P's Ed Banger label that I thought should of been out like 3yrs ago when they released "Pop Tha Glock" but hey what do I know lol...and here's a lil dose of that Parisian Electro with the help of The Neptunes Pharrell Willaims...Uffie is cool for what she does if you're into minimal European electro,but now she has that God awful Kesha chick that totally jacked her style to knock off the radar,which should be easy lmao!!!

-Mr.Rictascale.

The "Warhol & Friends" project coming soon.....

2010-06-22T12:54:00.000-07:00

Well folks it's been a long time since I actually did a post myself and that's because we've had a lot brewing over the last couple of months,finishing up Byss's album,securing placements etc....and I would like to announce that I will be doing my first fashion/art project titled "Warhol & Friends". As most people know that are close to me I am an artist myself at the end of the day even went to the Moore College Of Art back in the day for the gifted artist program back when boys were allowed to go there lmao,but certain artist stood out to me like Picasso,Bearden & Warhol as game changers. So with that being said I'm going to do a special limited edition line titled "Warhol & Friends" consisting of 6 rare images of Andy Warhol photographing some of history's & pop cultures biggest assets. You can expect a tee-shirt line accompanied with tote bag's in a limited run. There will both be male & female sizes available and expect a late August release that will be accompanied with a release event. So here's a sneak peak of one of the images selected for the project stay tuned.....

-Mr.Rictascale.

Gucci Tokyo Space Icon Temporary Exhibit

2010-06-22T12:42:00.000-07:00

The Gucci Space in Tokyo recently opened it's Door's to the brands "Icon Temporary" Sneaker collaboration with DJ/Producer/Musician Mark Ronson. You can see that all the Japanese fashion industries finest were in attendance along with A Bathing Ape's DJ Verbal & Yoon. Mark Ronson also performed with his new side group "Chuaffuer" consisting of Ronson,Theopollis London & Sam Sparro,enjoy.

-Mr.Rictascale

Mark Ronson Ft. MNDR & Q-Tip "Bang Bang Bang"

2010-06-13T23:55:00.000-07:00

Mr.Ronson's back at it once again and bring through a banger as his first single off of his next album Record Collection that will drop this September. He brought out up 7 coming NYC electro artist MNDR and Q-Tip to set it off and also be on the look out for Duran Duran's new album which he helped produce with Nick from The Kaiser Chiefs.

Sea Doo Jetski with water brakes....

2010-06-07T09:13:00.000-07:00

Yes Sea Doo has yet again revolutionized the Jetski industry with their new models which come equiped with now "water brakes" yes 'water brakes". So no more dangerous near water collision's and accident's these puppies brake like motorcycle's and atv's in the water and don't ask me how the engineer's did but xtreme sport's God's were on their side lol msrp tag price for this model is $15,599.00.

To see more models visit:
www.sea-doo.net

6/9/10 Sergio Mendes Legend Album Listening Party

2010-06-07T08:59:00.000-07:00

This Wednesday our extended Family over at Uristocrat.com in conjuction with the Walnut Room will be having the official listening party for Brazilian Bossa Nova legend Sergio Mendes for his appropriately titled album "Legend". Surely gonna be a good night and I'm sure those brazilian tunes are gonna get the ladies on the floor Sao Paulo style!!!!!

Bape Crape's!!!!!

2010-06-07T08:56:00.000-07:00

I think these are one of my favorite Bape designs and I dig the new colorways and they're available at Bape retailers in the US/Japan as of June 2010.

R.I.P Sabina......

2010-06-07T08:39:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to take the time out to touch on a tragic event that happened in our City last Wednesday morning. The lovely and young Sabina Rose O'Donell was brutally beaten,raped & strangled last Wednesday and her life was cut short at only 21. I wasn't as close to Sabina as other's are portraying but she was the sweetest girl you would ever wanna know always spoke and kept a smile on her face. The nightlife community or "the scene" which ever you prefer to call it has put together The Sabina Rose O'Donell Fund to make sure that she has a proper burial and to add to the $25K reward to catch her killer. All I can say is that this tragedy is pointless,to just take an innocent life like that is just pure evil in the flesh and her killer will be caught...But we will remember Sabina as the young,beautiful model/dancing machine that she was and we'll keep your spirit near our hearts and may you shine down on all of us from heaven above...may you rest in peace my friend.

-Rictascale Records.

Wiz Khalifa "A Kid Named Frankie" Video

2010-05-28T06:54:00.001-07:00

Here's another blazer off the homie from Pittsburgh's Wiz Khalifa's Kush & Orange Juice mixtape and ya'll better stop sleeping on the kid cause this niggas nice!!!! And he get's big props for the Loose Ends sample good shit!!!!!

The Creation of Disco & The Philly Sound...

2010-05-11T10:47:00.000-07:00

Shout out to the homie Edwin from Uristocrat.com for finding this footage,this warms my heart to see that we embraced the methods of our forefathers with re-introducing the electro funk/soul genre that we decided to make the signature sound of music that we produce at Rictascale Records,take a history lesson to see how we're about to bridge the gaps and watch how "real' music is created and when we stop the succa shit here and get back to this Philly we will rule the industry and airwaves once again people it's time to bring it back...

Dimitri from Paris presents "Get Down With The Philly Sound" from BBE Music on Vimeo.

Sade "Babyfather" live on Jay Leno

2010-05-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

My imaginary wife performing her 2nd single off of "Soldier Of Love" titled "Babyfather" with her daughter Ila Adu also joining her on stage wow this woman totally blows my mind.....speechless...

Drake "Find Your Love" Video

2010-05-11T06:55:00.000-07:00

Here's the visual to Drake's 2nd single off of "Thank Me Later" which drops in June and the track is produced by Kanye West and was shot in Jamaica with a message that hit's close to home....be careful when you play with fire and some of these women are just trouble from rip....hope you enjoy.

R.I.P Lena Horne

2010-05-11T06:49:00.000-07:00

It was a sad day for the music and arts community late Sunday night due to the passing of iconic Jazz singer/actress Lena Horne,she was 92 and had a extravagant career that spanned over 6 decades....May you rest in peace and your legacy will live on...ladies take note on what having real class and elegance is....

The Game "Shake"

2010-04-27T23:53:00.000-07:00

I fuck's with this joint and look at Ms.Dash whoah!!!!!

Foolywang in it's finest form.....

2010-04-27T07:07:00.000-07:00

So I caught the 2nd episode of the trainwreck of a reality show "Basketball Wives" the other night and -side note only 2 of the chics on the show are actually married smfh....and what really urked the fuck outta me is the fakeness of the females on this bullshit...and it isn't a good look for African American & Latino women and me being a mixed black & Dominican man just was blown away on the whore shit that takes place on that show...which brings me to Antione Walker's ex-fiance lmfao Evelyn Lozada...who has the nerve to talk shit about Dwight Howard's bm Royce and Matt Barnes wife..FOH and then you sending nude pics to some nigga you fucking...it's sad what the media and corporate America has steered the weak minded consumer into thinking that this type of shit is cool and to any entertainer or athlete that marries a braud like one of these "professionals" as we call em' down here in Philly nigga you stupid and you deserve to be hung out to dry....as Denise Aeisha Reeves always taught me people who live in glass houses shouldn't through stones....I seriously hope Shaq get's this shit shut down....

44yrs old and viscious!!!!!!!

2010-04-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

Dame please keep your cousin away from me in the months to come *insider* lmao damn young girls take notes on how to take care of yourselves......

Ouchhhh!!!!!

2010-04-23T16:20:00.001-07:00

Nike's keeping it nasty for Spring 2010 with the drop of these new 89 Pegasus!!! Check your local Nike retailer if you wanna cop!!!

Kelis Ft. Will.I.Am on Jimmy Kimmel 4/6/10

2010-04-23T16:17:00.000-07:00

The homegirl is bizzackk!!! Dope performance...and you lame entertaining brauds should watch and learn a thing or two.....

Rosa Acosta x Estevan Oriol x T.I.T.T.S behind the scenes photo shoot

2010-04-21T10:13:00.000-07:00

All I have to say is enjoy!!!!!!

ROSA ACOSTA X ESTEVAN ORIOL X TITS TEE from Estevan Oriol on Vimeo.

Damn Rosa you killing em'!!!!!!

2010-04-20T11:50:00.000-07:00

Damn sure would like to go a couple of rounds wit Ms.Acosta anytime lmao!!!! No ref needed lmao!!!

Gangstarr's Guru loses his battle with cancer at 43

2010-04-20T10:35:00.001-07:00

It's a sad day for the hip hop world due to the fact that we lost one of the most intelligent MC's to bless the mic which was Guru!!! I'll never forget how "Manifest" light the spark in me back in 89' when I first saw the video I never heard anything like it...and his music and legacy will live on,below is his personal letter written before he passed to be released upon his death R.I.P Guru!!!!

Letter to fans:

I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world," it begins. "I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options.

I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting.

My loyal best friend, partner and brother, Solar, has been at my side through it all and has been made my health proxy by myself on all matters relating to myself. He has been with me by my side on my many hospital stays, operations, doctors visits and stayed with me at my home and cared for me when I could not care for myself. Solar and his family is my family and I love them dearly and I expect my family, friends, and fans to respect that, regardless to anybody's feelings on the matter. It is my wish that counts. This being said I am survived by the love of my life, my sun KC, who I trust will be looked after by Solar and his family as their own. Any awards or tributes should be accepted, organized approved by Solar on behalf [of] myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own."

I do not wish my ex-DJ to have anything to do with my name likeness, events, tributes etc. connected in anyway to my situation including any use of my name or circumstance for any reason and I have instructed my lawyers to enforce this," wrote Guru. "I had nothing to do with him in life for over 7 years and want nothing to do with him in death. Solar has my life story and is well informed on my family situation, as well as the real reason for separating from my ex-DJ.

As the sole founder of Gang Starr, I am very proud of what Gang Starr has meant to the music world and fans. I equally am proud of my Jazzmatazz series and as the father of Hip-Hop/Jazz. I am most proud of my leadership and pioneering efforts on Jazzmatazz 4 for reinvigorating the Hip-Hop/Jazz genre in a time when music quality has reached an all time low. Solar and I have toured in places that I have never been before with Gang Starr or Jazzmatazz and we gained a reputation for being the best on the planet at Hip-Hop/Jazz, as well as the biggest and most influential Hip-Hop/Jazz record with Jazzmatazz 4 of the decade to now.

The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time. And we as a team were not afraid to push the envelope. To me this is what true artists do! As men of honor we stood tall in the face of small-mindedness, greed, and ignorance. As we fought for music and integrity at the cost of not earning millions and for this I will always be happy and proud, and would like to thank the million fans who have seen us perform over the years from all over the world. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time and is my most creative and experimental to date. I hope that our music will receive the attention it deserves as it is some of the best work I have done and represents some of the best years of my life."

Lupe Fiasco x Pharrell Williams shot by: Terry Richardson

2010-04-16T10:07:00.000-07:00

Two of the dopest musical talents of the last decade shot by the man himself Terry Richardson!!! Can't go wrong with TR!!! Behind the lenses!!!

Drake "Over" video directed by Anthony Mandler

2010-04-12T16:03:00.000-07:00

Here's the official first single and video off of Drake's highly anticipated debut album "Thank Me Later" dope video and the multi media projection is mean,enjoy!!!!

R.I.P Micheal McLaren

2010-04-08T19:08:00.001-07:00

It's another sad day in the music/fashion world we lost another true talent and icon Mr.Malcolm Mclaren!!! Many of us 30+ er's recall the days of hearing "Worlds Famous ,Buffalo Girls & Hey DJ" from Malcolm McLaren & The Supreme Team and he was one of the founding members of The Sex Pistols. He was only 64 and lost his battle with cancer today,you're music,legacy and influence will live on through the ages and it was a pleasure being inspired by you as a young kid you will live forever!!!!

Article via: Hypebeast.com

Born in London, McLaren grew up as part of an alienated postwar generation, working to find a way through the rubble and economic strife left in the wake of the blitz. “We were born alone of parents who didn’t want to know us, you know — who met during the war, married during the war, gave birth right after the war, and broke up, because they only got married because they didn’t think anything was going to happen,” he said. “We were born into a very hard-nosed environment with very little love and very little sense of belonging. You always forever were an outcast, a rebel at school.”

McLaren attended art school at St. Martin’s College and Goldsmiths, but after graduation he soon put aside aspirations of being a traditional artist in favor of pursuing a career in fashion. Together with designer Vivienne Westwood, he opened a clothing store that cycled through a series of names, but which entered the annals of fashion history as SEX. There, he and Westwood pioneered an aggressive style that was partly influenced by the ragtag attire of the New York punk scene — particularly the torn-T-shirt look of Richard Hell — and partly by the bondage garb of London’s reviled underground.

Black Scale x Freeway x Gilbere Forte' x Ubiq Philly 3/24/10

2010-03-27T12:43:00.000-07:00

We came out to support our extended family and Philly heat spitters Freeway & Gilbere Forte' @ Ubiq for Freeway's instore in collaboration with Black Scale as they dropped their Spring 2010 line and we also discovered another talent Mr. Joe Funny Man lol,this kid is hilarious and has big talent be on the look for him to make his debut on my solo release from The Tremmors titled "Patience Is A Virtue" coming this summer!!!

Pharrell Williams x MONCLER Ski Jackets

2010-03-23T14:24:00.000-07:00

I must say I was blown away by this winters MONCLER high end ski jackets and they enlist Mr.Williams to collab on some peice's and they came out pretty dope too.

Gorillaz make Complex Magazine 8yr Anniversary Issue Cover

2010-03-23T14:16:00.000-07:00

Nice....and if your'e not a fan of the Gorillaz by some odd chance go pick up Plastic Beach and listen to some good music and Complex was kind of enough to give Mr.Albarn & gang the cover for the April-May issue sweet!!!!!!

Damn Julissa.....

2010-03-19T12:28:00.000-07:00

Damn look at former BET hostess Julissa Bermudez....damn now this is what you call a mami!!!! Be on the look out I her this chica is busting some pretty sizable moves....

Abyss's "Freak House" featured on the Scottish film "Cola Dan's" Soundtrack

2010-03-17T07:41:00.000-07:00

Shout out to Scottish Independent film maker Wilma Smith for reaching out to us and placing Byss's "Freak House" on her film the dark comedy "Cola Dan" things are really starting to shape up and the hard work and constant grind is now starting to reach the masses,also stay tuned for Abyss's Antidote Mash Up that we are getting ready to drop,it's gonna be a hot summer!!!!!

Cola Dan Synopsis:

His voice hasn't broken but he can grow a beard and 16 year old Danford is certain that the world will end while he's still a virgin. But when he finds his Granda's secret stash of vintage homemade wine, he now has a plan of how he can have his pick of the crop. But does he have the bottle to become a man?

Written, Directed and Produced by the maker of the Scottish black comedies, Black Coffee, Four Eyes, Big Nose and Twinkle Toes, and My Life as a Bus Stop.

Watch the trailer below:

Kelis's new album "Flesh Tone" & her performance @ Club 57 in NYC

2010-03-15T13:37:00.000-07:00

Well besides the drama her and Esco are going through the homegirl Kelis has a new deal with Will.I.Am/Interscope Records and will release "Flesh Tone" some time this summer & check her out getting loose @ Club 57 can't tell me this woman just dropped a baby whoah....

Peter Hadar "Full Time Lover" Shot By Creative Control

2010-03-03T17:40:00.000-08:00

It's funny how things start to come together and the Creative Control camp keep the ball rolling with another collab video with singer/songwriter from New Jersey named Peter Hadar,glad to see other people on the vibe......told you it what come around...

Mayer Hawthorne "I Wish It Would Rain"

2010-03-03T17:31:00.000-08:00

Check out the video for Stones Throw's Mayer Hawthorne's "I Wish It Would Rain" I dig homies style and Stones Throw always bring's you the dopest underground artist out!!!

Coming soon.....real soon.....

2010-02-17T09:18:00.000-08:00

As we prepare to release Abyss's debut Rictascale Records/Honesty Music Group album titled "Sonic Transition" this Spring we're preparing to re-release the Antidote Mash Up Ep and the first two singles off of the album titled "Sweet Tooth" & "Elegant Life" ft. the homie Gilbere Forte'yeah it's going down like that...but here's a sneak peek of the image for "Elegant Life" which we will also be releasing a tee for stay tuned the countdown has begun,and if your'e in Philly this Thursday make sure you go check my man Gilbere out he's opening for Mos Def,Pete Rock,Slick Rick & Jay Electronica @ The Troc!!!!

Ralph Lauren did the damn thing for the US team!!!

2010-02-17T09:07:00.000-08:00

All I have to say is you can't go wrong with Ralph!!! The 2010 Winter Olympics USA Team uniforms are straight nasty!!! And they still have that classic Ralph look and can be sported on the regular,good shit!!!!

Cop up over @: www.ralphlauren.com

Sade-The Making of Soldier Of Love the album

2010-02-08T10:45:00.000-08:00

Pure genius I say and here's a rare behind the scenes look of Ms.Adu and the boys on their journey creating this epic and long awaited album,am I so glad my mother brought Sade's music into my life at such a you age,I think I was around 4 maybe 5 when "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" dropped and I've been in love with her every since...this will make the perfect Valentines day gift..trust me...let's see how many babies pop by next October-December off this lol!!! Album hit's stores tomorrow!!!

Dopeness

2010-02-07T20:21:00.000-08:00

Bape is getting ready to release some new luggage pieces and this weekend bag will drop real shortly and is rumored to retail for around $290 I'm cop'n!!!!

Damn Solange.......

2010-02-07T20:19:00.000-08:00

All I got to say is she's the one fuck what you heard!!!! Real rap!!!

So it was going down last week in Miami I see lol....

2010-02-07T20:17:00.000-08:00

This is just a glimpse of the action that took place down in Miami during Super Bowl week lmao word is shortie in the black is Dwight Howard's BM lmao...she was pop'n it though go figure!!!!

3 of my favorite sistah's good lawd!!!!

2010-02-04T15:22:00.000-08:00

Brandy,Kelis & Serena 3 of my favorite chica's lmfao sheesh thank you God for creating the most beautiful mamals i.e Women!!!!! lol....

Metronomy "Radio Ladio"

2010-02-01T22:35:00.001-08:00

I discovered this group from many long games of NBA 2k10 while kicking mucho ass with my Celtics hughhh hummm!!! lmao but this track is crazy and I expect big things from this group in the approaching future....

Damn look @ Teyana Taylor...

2010-01-28T17:17:00.000-08:00

This PYT is sure a sight for sore eyes....lmao she definitely can get the business!!!

Chester French ft.Clinton Sparks ,Diddy & Jadakiss "Ciroc Stars"

2010-01-28T16:56:00.000-08:00

This is hands down one of my favorite joints off Jacque Jam's Vol.1 and the video is hilarious I heard from a lil birdy that "Life In L.A" is next I can only imagine the antics in that's gonna transpire in that one lmfao...

Ms.Ali.....Ms.Ali

2010-01-20T10:59:00.000-08:00

Now this is what you call a lady...take note skeezers lmao..I respect Tatyana because she has class and style and you never heard of shortie in any scandal or none of that dumb shit and she's still getting that paper under the radar like real movers and shakers are suppose too she has a new sitcom airing tonight on TVONE from the creators/writers of Martin,Living Single & Family Matters so I know it's gonna be dope "Love That Girl" airs tonight @ 9Pm god damn she's a fine one!!!!!

The Clipse "Freedom"

2010-01-20T10:57:00.000-08:00

Here's another banger from "Til The Casket Drops" which is hands down the best rap album out right now!!!!!

Recap: Buckwild's Comedy Roast @ Hibachi 1/17/10

2010-01-20T10:21:00.000-08:00

Yo we had a ball co-sponsoring the homie Buckwild's Comedy Roast on Sunday the 17th,the homie Micheal Blackston was showing his ass that night and had us in tears and we got destroyed hence the video of me fucking wit damn near everybody when we were getting ready to close shop lmao priceless expect more madness to come from our camps this Spring & Summer!!!!

Slow down Stacey you killin' em'!!!

2010-01-18T15:10:00.000-08:00

The Golden Globes proved to be the night of the cougars lol but I think Stacey get's the sheep at the bottom of the hill...damn and she's 43!!!!!!

Valentines 2010 guide lmfao....

2010-01-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

So with Valentines day right around the corner I'm giving out some playa pointers lmao...This is what your lady should be in to kick off that good ole day dedicated for us playas/lovers out here lmao.....I already seen what I'm getting the misses!!!! :)

You can cop up now @:

www.fredricks.com

The Clipse @ Ubiq Philly

2010-01-15T09:50:00.000-08:00

The homies Malice & Pusha T stopped past Philly's Ubiq boutique lasy Friday for an in-store signing to promote their album "Til The Casket Drops" and show love to the loyal Play Cloths supporters here in the city,I was a lil under the weather and couldn't attend but the extended fam was there and it looked like a pretty good time,go get that album if you don't already have it!!!!

UBIQ X The Clipse 01.08.10 from UBIQ Life on Vimeo.

Next Saturday we invade Santos Party House!!!!

2010-01-15T09:38:00.000-08:00

Well as we keep the ball rolling for 2010 we embark on the second half of the We Got Next promo Tour for Rictascale Records & UNDSKOVRD entertainment with Ms.Maggie Horn Good-Peoples/Telephoned/Fools Good & DJ Shish Boom Bah on the wheels of steel and live performances from Abyss,Asaad & Nelson Fowler,so I need all my NY peoples to have they ass in the building!!!!!!

We Got Next
Saturday January 23rd
6-11pm $10 cover
Santos Party House
96 Lafayette st.
Manhattan NYC

Spring 2010 Nike Airmax 1

2010-01-15T09:35:00.000-08:00

I've been waiting for Nike to bring these bad boys back out for the longest you can find them at your local Nike retailers.

Sade: Soldier Of Love video

2010-01-11T06:59:00.000-08:00

Here it is people the long awaited video for Sade's Soldier Of Love and don't forget the album drops Febuary the 8th!!!!!

Soldier Of Love official tracklist

2009-12-21T06:14:00.001-08:00

1. The Moon And The Sky
2. Soldier Of Love
3. Morning Bird
4. Baby Father
5. Long Hard Road
6. Be That Easy
7. Bring Me Home
8. In Another Time
9. Skin
10. The Safest Place

Febuary 8th is the day people!!!! Perfect album for that Valentines lock in lmao!!!!

R.I.P Brittany Murphy...SMH

2009-12-20T12:52:00.000-08:00

All I can say is damn....

From TMZ.com:

TMZ reports that actress Brittany Murphy died Sunday morning after suffering full cardiac arrest.

An emergency call was made from the home of Murphy's husband Simon Monjack at 8am.

See a slideshow of stars gone too soon

The star, 32, was pronounced dead on arrival after being taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Update: a source tells TMZ that Murphy's mother discovered her unconscious in the shower. When paramedics arrived, they determined that the actress was in full cardiac arrest and administered CPR. They continued their CPR attempts during the ambulance trip to the hospital, but Murphy was unresponsive.

Murphy has appeared in such films as Clueless, 8 Mile and Sin City, and voiced the character of Luanne on TV's King of the Hill.

Fellas if you wanna be titled the best boyfriend etc...this xmas season get on these!!!

2009-12-20T10:59:00.000-08:00

Alright Christmas is less than a week away and as we get older the gift giving process for our leading ladies get's tougher every year lmao....they say lil things to see if we pay attention and like when we pay attention to them with out being said..so a crazy stocking stuffer would be these dope shades from designer Kerin Rose titled A-Morir and youv'e seen these on everybody from Rihanna to Lady Gaga to the Simmons sisters,so lace ya lady it'll be worth it!!!!

Link:
http://www.amorir.bigcartel.com/

Introducing London's:Golden Silvers"Arrows For Eros"

2009-12-20T10:35:00.000-08:00

Get familiar with London's Golden Silvers and all I have to say is check em out and remember who put's ya on!!!!!

Nigo reissues Bapy!!!!!

2009-12-20T09:53:00.000-08:00

Source: Nigo

A Bathing Ape announces the reincarnation of their women’s line, BAPY with a new name–BAPY Reprise. The line will make hits debut 2010 under the direction of model and fashion icon, Eli Tsukimoto. This is going to be great for the women BAPE fans out there; stay tuned for further information.

I'll definitely be putting my chica in this come Spring 2010!!!!!

When all else fails take ya clothes off lmfao....

2009-12-16T08:38:00.000-08:00

Well Rihanna's album isn't doing as well as all the hype asumed..go figure so I guess her team said fuck it Rihanna do Decembers GQ and take ya clothes off lol!!!! She definitely has a dope body...but remember Island girls are nothing but trouble....real rap!!!!! lmfao!!

Lindsay Lohan for Muse Magazine.....

2009-12-13T10:11:00.000-08:00

Here's Lindsay Lohan's spread for Muse Magazine titled "Threesome" and my god Ms.Lohan looks like she's one good f@#! I'm sayin'look at the flexibility..nice!!!!

She's back: Sade "Soldier Of Love"

2009-12-08T09:39:00.000-08:00

The wait is over people my imaginary wife/baby mama lmao is back with some more good music after almost chilling for 9yrs. We were last graced with her musical pressence back in 2001 with Lover's Rock and now Sade and the fellas prepare to release "Soldier Of Love" on Feburary 8th!!!! Expect a UK/US tour to promptly follow!!!

December 27th is gonna be the one...

2009-12-07T23:03:00.000-08:00

All I can say is get ready folks.... all details are on the flyer I'm not even gonna talk about this one......

Nike "Carbon Fiber" Blazer

2009-12-06T16:09:00.000-08:00

Yo these have to be the nastiest pair of Nike Blazers I've seen drop since I would say the Anthrecites!!!! Theyr'e available now so check your local Nike retailers.

Meet: Ms.Maggie Horn

2009-12-04T18:42:00.000-08:00

People I just want you to get familiar with our homegirl Maggie Horn from Good-Peoples!!! If your'e half of anybody and party/live in NY you know Ms.Horn!!! She's an ill DJ & she's also a dope singer!!!! Maggie will be DJ'ing with Shish Boom Bah when the We Got Next Tour kicks back off on Saturday Janurary 23rd @ Santos Party House from 7-11pm featuring: Abyss,Asaad,Nelson Fowler and special invited guest Neysa Malone!!!
So here's a lil on our homegirl Maggie,enjoy!!!

www.good-peoples.com

MAGGIE HORN from TONE on Vimeo.

The Avalanches "Since I Left You"

2009-12-03T12:42:00.000-08:00

Yo The Avalanches have to be one of the most slept on break beat/producers out here and though this track is old it still gives me the same feeling from when I heard it a few years back enjoy!!!!

Rictascale Records x The Honesty Music Group x Animationist2x Presents: Abyss The Official EPK

2009-11-30T17:41:00.000-08:00

It's been a long time coming and we over @ Rictascale Records & The Honesty Music Group are about to unleash this very much long overdue heat upon the masses and first up to bat is my main man Abyss,the level of talent that the homie brings is uncanny and here's a look into what you can expect from him so get familiar!!!!

Meet NY's Neysa Malone!!!

2009-11-27T19:56:00.000-08:00

The movements in full swing I had the distinct pleasure of running into this young lady tonight on the train in NYC......I heard her covering a Motown era girl group song and her vocals were flawless!!! No bullshit,I almost keep going but something told me to go back and get her info and when I was leaving she started to cover Madonna's "Holiday" and sounded 20x's better then Madge herself no bullshit!!!! Look out for this girl!!!!

www.myspace.com/neysamalone

The Tremmors Ft. Vanache "Let's Go Loco" Live

2009-11-23T13:32:00.000-08:00

We got loose on Saturday night and it went down for the Goldchains & Neon Lights party at the Bodyrock Bootcamp Gym in Unversity City, I debuted my side project The Tremmors that night and this is what you can expect from my upcoming full length EP "Patience Is A Virtue" the lil homie Vanache came through and rocked out with me more dopeness in the months to come!!!!!

Abyss Ft. 35bag "Hey You" (Unmastered)

2009-11-18T09:16:00.000-08:00

Here's the unmastered version of Abyss's new single "Hey You" produced by Swedish electro funk/jazz fusion producer/musician 35bag. We linked up with his camp after discovering an artist he's working with by name of Julia Spada of the Swedish electro funk group "O'Spada". Abyss went in on this joint tapping his inner Marvin Gaye lol,shit's dope and it's just a different side of his vast spectrum,stay tuned for more collabo's from us in the future and get familiar people..we warned you...we warned all of you.....

Download Abyss Ft. 35bag "Hey You" below:

http://www.box.net/shared/iqq5jla0l3

Holiday "09" Married To The Mob

2009-11-18T09:06:00.000-08:00

Leah & co keep raising the bar with more cut & sew and edgier designs and this M.O.B Holiday "09" line is pretty dope so fellas if you wanna spice that special lady in your life's wardrobe up put some of this in the mix,and seperate your chica from the pack!!!

Shop online @:
http://www.marriedtothemobnyc.com/

Louis Vuitton "Cruise Line"

2009-11-18T09:00:00.000-08:00

With Spring approaching in the months to come Louis Vuitton unleashes it's 2010 Cruise Line shot in St.Tropez and the line is dope,definitely would like to see the misses in some of this come vacation time!!!!

Robin Thicke "Sex Therapy"

2009-11-18T08:56:00.000-08:00

My main man Robin Thicke drops the lead single of off his upcoming album "Sex Therapy" and perfect visuals to match a dope song,and make sure you keep a box of condoms around with this bad boy playing in the crib,this that straight baby making music right here!!!!!! lmao

Clipse ft. Pharrell & Camron "Popeyes"(Popular Demand)

2009-11-17T12:39:00.000-08:00

All I gotta say is this album ain't gonna be nothing to fuck with!!!! Shout to the Clipse for once again bringing some much needed "rap music" back on the scene and this is gonna be my first cd purchase in a long time!!!!!! But it's so gonna be worth it!!!!

"Hey Doorman'!!!!!!!!

2009-11-13T10:56:00.000-08:00

Yo this Clipse album ain't gonna be nothing to fuck with "Til The Casket Drops" hit's stores Dec 8th so getting people!!!! And shouts out to the homie Lava keep doing ya thing daddy o!!!!

Clipse - Doorman Music Video - Til The Casket Drops Dec 8 from Malice of the Clipse on Vimeo.

Meet O'Spada

2009-11-12T20:43:00.000-08:00

It's becoming clear that the movement is in full swing over seas and I'm seeing we might just have to take that leap cause they really don't understand quite yet over here,but meet O'Spada a Swedish Electro/Funk & Fusion band and lead singer Julia Spada's vibe and vocals remind you of a young Tina Marie/Nu Shooz with a sprinkle of Sheila E. Remember who put's you on!!!!

2 movies you should most definitely look out for in the next few months

2009-11-12T20:32:00.000-08:00

A young man comforts his older brother's wife and children after he goes missing in Afghanistan. Based on Susanne Bier's film, "Brothers".

Edward Dalton is a researcher in the year 2019, in which an unknown plague has transformed the world's population into vampires.

Ladies get familiar with "We Are Handsome"

2009-11-12T08:57:00.000-08:00

Italian swim wear designer We Are Handsome has stepped on the scene with these cutting edge lycra bathing suits with high density pop culture/retro images screened into the fabric. With Spring right around the corner get a head start on your beach wear and seperate yourself,I'm sure you'll turn heads in these ladies!!!!

Images courtesy of: http://www.wearehandsome.com/

School is now in session: Put This On ep.1 Denim

2009-11-10T09:44:00.000-08:00

As being a fashion foward person myself and now being the wonderful age of 30 my wardrobe has seen a 360 back to more classic/designer peices that I used wear when I was a teenager,and one thing that I will spend retail price on is denim. You just can't go wrong with good denim and on the first episode of Put This On they cover the guide to buying,preserving and noticing what good denim to purchase. This is real insightful so pay attention and take some pointers.

Put This On, Episode 1: Denim from Put This On on Vimeo.

Video courtesy of: Hypebeast.com

Damn Demi!!!!!

2009-11-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

Demi Moore is gracing the December cover for W Magazine and for Demi to be 47 she is stunning,and to my fellas this is the type of cougar you should get bitten by lmao,real shit!!!!!

Image courtesy of: C'Est La Vie.com

Get Familiar with Asaad

2009-11-10T08:49:00.000-08:00

Download link:
http://uristocrat.com/2009/11/asaad-flowers/

What up people I just want to take the time to put you on to a young MC from Philly named Asaad,and he definitely brings something dope to the Philly underground Hip Hop scene,by being very lyrical and crazy with the metaphors and your'e gonna see more of him trust me he just joined the remainder of our "We Got Next" promo tour and will make his debut with us when the second leg of the tour kicks off @ Santos Party House on Janurary 23rd,but until them take a listen to his Flowers mixtape,shit is dope I'm vouching!!!!

Calvin Harris "Flashback"

2009-11-09T13:36:00.000-08:00

Another banger off of Calvin's "Ready For The Weekend" album and the video is dope!!!

Holiday "09" Hellz for you chica's!!!!

2009-11-09T08:20:00.000-08:00

Lanie is keeping it fresh for the ladies this Holiday season and this Hellz-Bellz line has a real LA-ish vibe to it but it looks dope!!!!!

http://www.hellz-bellz.com/

The Genius at work!!!!

2009-11-04T21:32:00.000-08:00

The OG Chad is still a beast just look at the effortless hit made in Logic while using the hot keys....and people wonder why I hold Chad so high In my books and as 1 of my top 5 producers..go figure...

US please meet: Meleka

2009-11-04T18:38:00.000-08:00

Man they keep spittin em' out over the UK i tell ya and I just got the Basement Jaxx's album "Scars" and they feature Meleka on the title track along with Kelis and UK MC Chipmunk and Meleka's vocals and style made me an instant fan,which led me to do a lil homework on oh girl and trust me she's gonna be huge!!!!!

Import: Chanel Iman

2009-11-03T08:04:00.000-08:00

Slowdown girl you killin em' lmao!!! (In my P.Diddy voice) African American/Korean model Chanel Iman is making alot of noise these day on the international model scene and she's made so much noise that theyr'e saying she's the dopest since Tyra & Naomi...now that's props!!!! And man is she freakin gorgeous!!!!

Get familiar with "La Roux"

2009-11-02T15:19:00.000-08:00

Just discovered French Electro/Pop Band titled "La Roux" (pronounced Lae Ju) and man she's got that "it" I tell ya,had to bring it to you first she'll be in Philadelphia on Feburary 10th 2010 @ Voyeurs, and the lead singer Elly is dope just think Yazoo meet's Prince & The Revolution with a sprinkle of David Bowie's coolness!!!

Vans Chukka low Winter White

2009-11-02T10:37:00.000-08:00

You just can't go wrong with a clean pair of Vans and these bad boys are winter approved all day!!!!

Nike Tier 0 Blazer Curry Tone

2009-11-02T10:34:00.001-08:00

These puppies just dropped today @ selected Nike Tier 0 retailers......and whoah are they nasty good luck & happy hunting in my Rick Hunter from "Robotech" voice!!!! lmao

Good Lord Black Doesn't Crack!!!!!!! lmao

2009-11-02T10:14:00.000-08:00

Just look at Gabrielle......Dwayne you lucky son of a bitch lol,now this is what you call a woman...just looks like a Reesie Cup lmao she just turned 36 this past weekend and did a spread for Men's Health Magazine and peep the enteresting thing's Ms.Union had to say about sex..let me find out lol!!!

Women talk entirely to damn much Gabrielle says: “When you’re in the dating phase, you tell your friends everything. Was it big? Did he know what to do with it? Is he into oral? Everything.

The dissection is complete.”

Women do not want to feel used after sex Gabrielle says: Nobody wants to feel like just a vessel. You want equal participation, so it’s not ‘68 and I owe ya one.’

Women love oral. Learn to “eat the box”…and enjoy it Gabrielle says: “If it’s a choice between a man who gives flowers and a man who enjoys giving oral, most women would take the oral. And it’s free. Oral sex is recession-proof.”

Being a 2 minute man isn’t impressive, Being a marathon man isn’t either…Gabrielle says: “If both people can climax quickly, sex doesn’t need to go on for 2 hours — at some point, Law & Order is coming on!

But it’s terrible if a man is 2 minutes and you’re nowhere close.”

Damn T!!!! You Killin em lol!!!

2009-10-29T10:11:00.000-07:00

Shortie is doing her thing and that's what you call natural beauty right there!!!! Check out a few shot's from her new up & coming lip gloss line entitled Dope Lips, surely looks amazing!!!!

http://www.dopelips.com/

"Sexual Chocolate" In my Coming To America voice lmao!!!

2009-10-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

Damn Common is one lucky son of b*@#! lmao..I don't know what it is about a lovely chocolate sista that just drives me up the wall!!! Damn...just had an episode lmao but Serena's posing for ESPN Magazines Body Issue and this one fellas your'e gonna have to hide from the misses!!!!

N.E.R.D performs new song with Rhea!!!!

2009-10-12T09:17:00.000-07:00

N.E.R.D performs their new song with Rhea @ Jay Z's Kentucky Tour stop and theyr'e sounding mean with their new addition!!!!!

N.E.R.D adds female vocalist & songwriter Rhea!!!

2009-10-09T08:17:00.000-07:00

Well my boys are back at it and to step it up another notch they added female vocalist and songwriter Rhea to the line up. I'm seeing people try to compare the move to the Black Eyed Peas and no disrespect but it's no way in hell you can compare the two....I can't wait to hear something from their upcoming album "Instant Gratification" due out in early 2010,so stay tuned....

The homegirl Kelis is getting ready to shut shit down again!!!!

2009-10-08T22:43:00.000-07:00

All I can say is I was supporting this girl back in "99" when no one knew who she was and everybody just called her that crazy girl with the curly orange hair lmao!!! Well fast foward 10 years later she's an icon and I knew she had that special it from "Caught Out There" and everybody has their trials and tribulations but I'm glad to see her working back with the Neptunes ( Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo) and the producers she inlisted for this album is sick: The Neptunes,Will.I.Am,Diplo,David Guetta,The Crookers & The basement Jaxx....all I can say is whoa this shit is gonna wash all these novelty acts the hell away,so I think it's time that the whole "Single ladies put cha hand up era" comes to an end!!!! just listen!!!

Hellz Bellz pays homage to Louis x Louboutin!!!

2009-10-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

Now this right here ladies you can't go wrong with Lanie always manages to stay ahead of the pack!!!!!!

Via: C'est La Vie

Aside from their amazing cut and sew pieces, Hellz Bellz, hit the mark with two crew neck tees that I found quite intriguing. Let me start with the “Luxlei” tee which is available in black and white. For those of you who are fans of Louis Vuitton will clearly see where this shirt got its inspiration. Hint: Louis Vuitton Globe Shopper tote. This design, just like the inspiration, features all the cities and countries Hellz has conquered. A true affirmation to those who have no clue just how global they really are.

My next favorite, the “Louboutin” tee, available in white and gray. Shoe lovers this is made just for us! This shirt displays Christian Louboutin’s infamous spiked platforms that made headlines on the fashion runway. How could you not enjoy wearing this shirt? Especially if it reads, “Nothing comes between me and my Louboutin’s”. Nothing! Unless, he’s a slick talker with a convincing smile. I kid, I kid.

Do you like? Hit up 5andadime.com and karmaloop.com for your very own —- oh, and the fellas get love too.

The Roots "How I got Over"

2009-10-01T14:58:00.000-07:00

Dope sound and visuals shot by BB Gun and sounds like The Roots are back in their bag!!!!!!