Labels: drake, music video, trey songz

Here's the second single off Mariah’s upcoming album, 'Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel' in stores September 29th, 2009. A remake of the Foreigner’s record of the same title, and just like MC, I want to know what love is too. =)

Listen: Mariah Carey - I Want To Know What Love Is (audio)

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WHAT!.. Yea thats right! Drake, 'Ye, Weezy & Em all on the same track.. This is straight fire! Some definite heat produced by the up and coming, one and only Boi-1da. (see Best I Ever Had). Gonna be on that Lebron James documentary 'More Than A Game' out in theatres October 2nd, 2009.

Listen: Drake feat. Kanye West, Lil' Wayne & Eminem - Forever (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, eminem, kanye west, lil' wayne

Labels: music video, the foreign exchange

Personally, I hate constructing posts like these. But on the same accord, it brings me one of the greatest joys. Since the vast majority of us will never become close acquaintances to our favorite artists, let alone meet them, their music acts as our lone bond of friendship. I remember exactly what I was doing on August 25, 2001. A normal day it was, indeed. I had cut grass about two hours earlier and the rest of my day was dedicated to doing absolutely nothing. This was around the time AOL was the main source of internet entertainment and instant messenger seemed light years ahead of its time. Around six that evening, I received an IM from a friend asking if the ‘Aaliyah dying in a plane crash’ rumor was true.

I turned to BET. Nothing was there. I turned to Much Music. Nothing was there either. Almost near the completion of typing my message, “hell naw, that’s some bullshit,” the confirmation flashed across the screen. It was surreal, actually. Aaliyah was never my favorite artist, but I’d be a fool to say she wasn’t leagues beyond amazing. Like most other teenage boys at the time (and even to this day), I had the biggest crush on her. She was beautiful and seductive, but not whorish. Talented, but not cocky. Quiet, but full of potential. And in one fateful plane ride, it was over. It didn’t seem fair then, and it doesn’t seem fair eight years later. More than likely it never will, but that is the most disgustingly beautiful thing about life, you don’t know. You just don’t know.

As with most other celebrity passings, her death has increased the interest and value in her life tenfold. With production of a biopic on her life supposedly in motion, only time will tell if her silver screen representation will do justice what her physical managed to capture while here on Earth. Also, it is amazing to see the impact she had on the R&B landscape, specifically the female subgenre. Before Beyoncé and Alicia Keys became true household names, Aaliyah Dana Haughton held the top spot. In death, she even helped influence the styles of artists like Ashanti, Ciara, Rihanna, Cassie and more.

In song, Tupac once asked the question, “How Long Will They Mourn Me?” and not even he knew the real answer. The solution is rather simple when you analyze it. They (the fans) will mourn you as long as your work continues to resonate with them. If Aaliyah’s creative resumé is any proof, the answer could very well be until the end of time.

"We're not remembering your death, we're celebrating your life."
R.I.P. Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001)

Labels: aaliyah, dope

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Definitely one of the dope tracks I've been looking forward to on that Blueprint 3. Sad that there isn't a Drizzy verse, but a Drizzy hook will have to do for now. You know Drake's putting T.O. on the map with a feature on a Jay-Z record. Congradulations Drizzy! *cues music.

Listen: Jay-Z feat. Drake - Off That (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, jay-z

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New Stelly-Stelle track featuring John Legend & Luda. Rumored track off her 3rd studio album sometime in 2010. All night long baby!...

Listen: Estelle feat. John Legend & Ludacris - All Night Long (audio)

Labels: audio, estelle, john legend, ludacris

1. Panty Droppa (Intro)
2. Neighbors Know My Name (Produced by Troy Taylor & Patrick Hayes)
3. I Invented Sex f. Drake
4. I Need A Girl (Produced by Stargate)
5. One Love (Produced by Bryan Michael Cox)
6. Does He Do It (Produced by Sean Garrett & Eric Hudson)
7. Say Aah f. Fabolous
8. LOL ☺ f. Gucci Mane & Soulja Boy (Produced by Fisha & Price)
9. Ready To Make Love (Interlude)
10. Jupiter Love (Produced by Troy Taylor & John “SK” McGee)
11. Be Where You Are (Produced by Chris “Deep” Henderson)
12. Successful Part 2 f. Drake (Produced by Noah “40” Shebib)
13. Black Roses (Produced by Bei Maejor)
14. Love Lost (Produced by Troy Taylor)
15. Hollalude
16. Holla If Ya Need Me (Produced by Troy Taylor & Chris Hines)
17. Yo Side Of The Bed (Produced by Troy Taylor & Patrick Hayes)

'Ready' in stores August 31st, 2009!

Labels: album cover, trey songz

Polo's are a personal favorite of mine, dressy yet comfy at the same time.. Here's a look at the 12 best polo shirts you should rock back to school son! Click here for more info via Complex Magazine. That Kid Robot polo is something you should see in my wardrobe soon enough!

Labels: gear, reading material

Be on the look out for these new Nike SB’s that will be hitting stores in the next few weeks. As part of their September 2009 release, the line-up consist of models Stefan Janoski, Dunk Hi and Blazer Hightop.

Labels: gear, nike

Unlearn
People often ask me the craziest part about becoming "famous" and I've never had an answer until yesterday.

"You'll spend half of your time defending yourself and the other half trying to stay sane resulting in you being forced to find time to be creative"

I often wonder in a time where new artists exist in a impersonal cyber world of instantaneous information, if we will ever have another rap legend that can manage to maintain the image that our idols had prior to this method of promotion. I am not suggesting that this person should be me, I am just urging a generation to understand that in order to have anyone of any significance in our lives that we can look up to there will be things that we must look past. There are people that buy sell and trade evil on a daily basis...when u believe in their brand is when they win.

"Even photoshop couldn't change me"

I also want people to know that I am only releasing this EP so that everyone involved in the project can hold a physical copy of the CD in their hands and see it in the store. And for anybody else who feels that So Far Gone marked a moment in time I just wanted to give you the option to have the disc. If you got it for free and want to keep it that way than by all means I urge you too. That was a gift from me to you...Thank Me Later.

- Drizzy

Listen: Drake feat. Nipsey Hussle - Killer (audio)
REAL TALK!

Labels: audio, drake

♫ She makes me wanna sing la, la, la, la, la.. ♫
The official music video LMFAO's for the second single off their debut full-length album "Party Rock" in stores now!

Labels: lmfao, music video

I've been hearing a lot about this track lately and a snippet came out earlier this week. Here's the full length track. Until Cudders' Man On The Moon comes up for air, we'll have to do with guest spots for now. David Guetta's One Love in stores August 24th, 2009. Enjoy bitches! Cause I know you will.

Listen: David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi - Memories (audio)

Labels: audio, david guetta, kid cudi

Labels: jay-z, kanye west, music video, rihanna

Labels: drake, jamie foxx, kanye west, music video, the dream

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With football season around the corner, schools prepare to re-open, political showdowns begin and with the onslaught of fall, the real bruising begins. 10.Deep, salutes the losers, outcasts, miscreants, naysayers, and problem children who drive change in our culture. In their Fall ‘09 Lookbook, Proud to be a Problem, 10.Deep reclaims the streets of New York in preparation for their upcoming delivery. A number of brands have started to roll out their Fall 2009 Collections already and 10.Deep will be doing the same shortly, while their lookbook has yet to be revealed they have previewed what is in store from the New York based brand via a video. Check out the trailer for a a quick preview!

10. Deep Fall 2009 Preview Trailer from 10 Deep on Vimeo.

Labels: 10 deep, gear

I hope many of y'all are familiar with the work of the talented lovely Ms. Chrisette Michelle. With a resume that boasts the likes of being featured on the works of Jay-Z, Nas, Ghostface & The Roots, she is definitely one of my favorite R&B/Soul singers right now. Her first #1 album 'Epiphany' to date has sold over 250,000 copies. Below is one of my favorites of the album with D.C.'s own Wale on the remix babyyyy. Enjoy bitches!

Listen: Chrisette Michelle feat. Wale - Fragile [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, chrisette michelle, wale

Labels: fabolous, jay-z, music video

Artist Camille Scherrer partners with Louis Vuitton to present the forthcoming book, “Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture.” Watch the video above and witness the book come to life. For more information, visit Louis Vuitton Journeys

Labels: gear, video

The drop consists of two colorways of the new P-Rod 3, a Dunk Mid, a new colorway of the Zoom Bruin, a solid Zoom Classic and of course also the “Anchorman” Dunk Low. All shoes are now already available for purchase from Premier Skateboarding.

Labels: gear, nike

Trey grabs Loso & Teyana Taylor for the official remix. 'Ready' in stores September 1st, 2009 bitchces!

Listen: Trey Songz feat. Fabolous & Teyana Taylor - I Need A Girl [remix] (audio)

Bonus: Trey Songz - I Need A Girl (music video)

Labels: audio, fabolous, music video, teyana taylor, trey songz

In his brief 32 years the legendary J. Dilla, otherwise known as Jay-Dee or James Yancey created and shaped a new sound for Hip-Hop that inspired beat boxers, MCs and music lovers around the globe. With an incredible line of production credits for De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, The Pharcyde, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Common, D’Angelo, his own crew Slum Village and so many more it is little wonder that J-Dilla has been described as a visionary, a genius & the quintessential producers’ producer by some of the most respected names in the game. The fact that both Pharell Williams & Kanye West name him as their major inspiration speaks volumes to the influence of his distinctive “Dilla sound”. I am proud to say J. Dilla changed music, hip hop & my life forever. I have been a hardcore Dilla fan for years and I can't think of any other artist that was able to touch me with music like he did. J. Dilla is dope.

Listen: A Tribe Called Quest feat. Faith Evans - Stressed Out (Produced by J. Dilla) (audio)
Listen: Common feat. Erykah Badu - The Light (Jay Dee Remix) (audio)
Listen: Janet Jackson - Got Till It's Gone (Jay Dee Remix) (audio)
Listen: Macy Gray - I Try (Jay Dee Remix) (audio)


With the recent passing of Slum Village member Baatin, we at Motivation and our partner Mick Boogie wanted to pay tribute to one of Detroit’s finest hip hop groups ever. The Slumdog t-shirt is done in classic Run DMC styling, but we flipped the iconic logo to stand for Slum Village. Proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt will be donated directly to the families of Baatin & J Dilla.
Oh, How I need me one of these.
Cop it here

Labels: a tribe called quest, common, dope, erykah badu, gear, janet jackson j. dilla, macy gray

Okay I'm sure when you all saw the title your like blah blah blah another Drake, Best I Ever Had Post. But truss you've never heard the song like this. This is an acoustic cover made famous via Youtube by a a trio of very talented Filipino girls Donna, Anna & Ruby. Loving the way they put this together, the singing, the rapping, the beatboxing, definitely dope!.. Check it!

Donna Anna & Ruby - Best I Ever Had (Acoustic Cover)


Listen: Donna, Anna & Ruby - Best I Ever Had (Acoustic Cover) (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, video

Rumored remake/remix of Drake's Successful that might be on that new Trey album 'Ready' September 1, 2009. Features a couple new Trey verses. Enjoy bitches!

Listen: Trey Songz feat. Drake - Successful [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, trey songz

Deluxe Edition:


RUMORED Tracklisting:
1. Day 'N' Nite (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
2. Make Her Say featuring Kanye West & Common (Produced by Kanye West)
3. Sky Might Fall (Produced by Kanye West)
4. Mr. Solo Dolo (Produced by Melo)
5. Soundtrack To My Life (Produced by Emile)
6. Galaxy Games (Produced by Jean Baptiste)
7. Intergalatic (You & Me) (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
8. Teen Wolf featuring Ratatat (Produced by Ratatat)
9. Angels & Demons featuring Clipse (Produced by N/A)
10. Pursuit Of Happiness featuring MGMT (Produced by Ratatat)
11. In My Dreams (National Cudder Anthem) (Produced by Emile)
12. Not I Alone featuring Snoop Dogg (Produced by Just Blaze)
13. I Know Why (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
14. Wake Up (Produced by Jean Baptiste)
15. Heart Of A Lion (Produced by Jean Baptiste)
16. TBA featuring Chip Tha Ripper (Produced by N/A)
17. TBA featuring 88-Keys (Produced by 88-Keys)
18. Dose Of Dopeness (Produced by Dot Da Genius)

This will drop September 15, 2009 via Dream On/G.O.O.D./Universal Motown.

Labels: album cover, kid cudi

It's that time of the year, just around the corner; Back to school. Everyone dreads it, but why not look fly doing it? Check out this years dopest backpack styles!

Read: The 15 Best Summer Canvas Shoes via Complex Magazine

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'Ye you lucky bastard!.. I don't care what no one says, this girl is mad hot! =P

Bonus:
Amber Rose Complex Photoshoot via Complex Magazine

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Hot Mess is the 3rd album from alternative punk band Cobra Starship. This song right here, The World Will Never Do features ATL up&coming rapper B.O.B. Hot Mess in stores August 11th, 2009. Dope as always!.

Listen: Cobra Starship feat. B.O.B. - The World Will Never Do (audio)

Labels: audio, b.o.b., cobra starship

I see quiet a few bloggers write about this track as if it’s all about Lupe and who the hell is Jack Splash. Tell you what; if you don’t know about Jack Splash you are missing out on one of those great behind the scenes of music characters. He is a producer extraordinaire and front man (I’ll still say he is behind the scenes) in the amazing band PlantLife. It's not just the fans showing Plantlife love. Since the release of the band's debut album, The Return of Jack Splash, last year, fellow musicians and reviewers have been united in their praise. Pharrell Williams is a fan, as is the underground MC Mos Def, while some reviews have compared them favourably with Outkast. Splash is unfazed by the hype. His new album, Technology And Love Might Save Us All…, is slated to drop this fall from J Records. This track right here, is definitely dope!

Listen: Jack Splash feat. Lupe Fiasco - Flashback (audio)

Labels: audio, if you don't know, jack splash, lupe fiasco, now you know

Labels: john legend, music video, t.i.

Drizzy's 1st magazine cover! On newsstands August 18th.
Via Fader Magazine

Also go here to vote for Drizzy as MTV VMA's 'Best New Artist!'

Bonus Cut:
Listen: Soulja Boy - Successful [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, magazine cover, soulja boy

“Welcome to Hollywood, everybody who comes to Hollywood got a dream, what’s your dream?”
Those are the opening lines to the famous Julie Robert’s movie ‘Pretty Woman’ but words that are all too familiar to one British singer.
Meet rising music star Lolene.
Taking her love of classic throw back artists and modern day pop gives Lolene’s songs a style of their own. Her sound is an eclectic fusion of kitsch fun with elements and sounds from both sides of the Atlantic. Coining the term Awkward POP, Lolene cites Madonna, Prince and Gwen Stefani as artists that have had a major influence on her unique sound.
“My music is mainstream but with kooky elements that separate me from your average pop bitch. It appeals to anyone that has ever loved or who wants to have a good time - its like the love boat, hop on,” explains Lolene.
"Sexy People" is the delicious first track and video from her highly anticipated debut album The Electrick Hotel, set to be released on Capitol/EMI Records early 2010.

With that I welcome you to the wonderful world of Lolene …one you’ll be familiar with in no time!

Listen: Lolene - Sexy People (audio)

Labels: if you don't know, lolene, now you know

Had the pleasure of seeing our home-town boy Drizzy make a much anticipated showing @ the Molson Amphitheatre August 4th for Young Money's America's Most Wanted Tour despite the fact he has a torn ACL & MCL. That mutherfucka's is dedication! Shit was off the chains!..
Check out a clip of Weezy, Drizzy & Trey Songz performing Successful & Best I Ever Had.



Bonus Cuts:
Listen: Drake - Congradulations (audio)
Listen: Trey Songz - Best I Ever Had [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, trey songz, video

This is the first lesson off The Legendary Roots Crew's 3rd Def Jam release How I Got Over. Coming October 20th, 2009, class is in session bitches!

Listen: The Roots - How I Got Over (audio)

Labels: audio, the roots

RUMORED Tracklisting:
1. What We Talking About (Produced by Kanye West)
2. D.O.A. (Produced by No I.D.)
3. Weigh Me Down Feat. Kid Cudi (Produced by Kanye West)
4. Unforgiven (Produced by Kanye West, Additional Production: MGMT)
5. Run This Town Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Empire State Of Mind Feat. Nas (Produced by Kanye West & No I.D.)
7. When It Comes To This (Produced by Timbaland)
8. Always Feat. Drake (Produced by Kanye West)
9. Scenes From The Past (Produced by No I.D., Co-produced by Kanye West)
10. Everyday A Star Is Born Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
11. Already Home (Produced by Kanye West)
12. Forever Young Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
13. Thank You (Produced by No I.D.)

Bonus Tracks:
14. Sound Of The 70s (Produced by Kanye West)
15. We Made History (Produced by Kanye West)

Labels: album cover, jay-z

Angels and Demons
This bottle of Opus One is low but my spirits are high my friends. I am about 2 hours away from Toronto, CA where I will be spending the next chunk of time recovering from a surgery that I now must have. I embarked on this tour with a torn ACL, MCL, and LCL and due to the events that happened the other night lord only knows what other damage I have done. On the bright side I will begin the reflecting and soul searching that its going to take to make this album and my outfit on the night I fell was crack. I will forever push myself beyond the limits despite advice and recommendations given because even with this new found success I am still the kid who wanted this more than anything in the world. Its funny when I read comments from previous fans who have lost interest because of the radio play and exposure I have. I just want to assure anyone reading that nothing has changed on my end. I refuse to get comfortable, I refuse to fall in line and follow anyone elses formulas. I still work as if So Far Gone had never dropped and I’m still trying to figure out how I’m going to gain entry to this game.

“Missing someone gets easier everyday. Because, even though it is one day further from the last time you saw each other, it is one day closer to the next time you will”

See you soon.

Drizzy

I hope he makes it into the T-dot! for the Young Money show on tuesday.. yikesssss... get well soon drizzy! For your listening pleasure another one of the same Drake verses with a next r&b hook.. now this one is my new fav lol!

Listen: Drake feat. Uness - Would U Love Me [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, drake

On April 11 Red Bull Big Tune made the leap from bass pumping clubs to the living rooms of 340,000 music fans during its American television debut on the BET network. The 30-minute TV show chronicled the adventures of 16 up-and-coming music producers as they embark on the final battle to determine once and for all who has ‘the big tune’ and who will walk away with the coveted title of Red Bull Big Tune Champion and a chance to collaborate with a well-known recording artist in Red Bull Studios.
When the final battle ended the crowd determined that the producer with ‘the big tune’ and the ultimate winner of the competition was 17-year-old Charles ‘C-Sick’ Dumazer of Chicago, Ill. In the time immediately following the final battle, C-Sick had a lot to contemplate. Who would he select to work with in the studio? After some deliberation he selected Def Jam recording artist Nas, one of hip-hop’s most profound lyrical poets. Nas is well known for his 1994 debut album Illmatic, which many consider to be one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. His upcoming tour and album with Damian Marley has many on the edge of their seats.

Listen: Nas - Film (audio)

Labels: audio, nas

He can sing, write, produce and perform at the drop of a dime. With a couple of notes you'll be saying he can't be 18. His new song features T.I. produced by Jim Jonsin. Check it!

Listen: Chrishan feat. T.I. - U Can Have It All (audio)

Labels: audio, chrishan, t.i.

Heard this Drake flow a few times on a couple different tracks, but this one might be my fav. Thank Me Later is the debut album to be released by Toronto's very own Drake. The album is slated to be released on Valentine's Day 2010 on Young Money, under a joint-venture with Cash Money and distribution by Universal Republic.
Drake, Lil' Wayne, Young Jeezy & Soulja Boy will be here in the T-dot, playing a show @ the Molson Amphitheatre. Can't wait!

Listen: Drake feat. Marleik - Can We Be (audio)

Labels: audio, drake

Another awesome commercial featuring Ice Cube's today was a good day. I fuck with Nike SB's, but skateboarding is something I need to learn!

Labels: commercial

Sick ass commercial makes me crave a bottle of Evian right about now. Whatchu know about french alps bitches?! I don't always drink water, but when I do, its Evian!

Labels: commercial

Labels: drake, music video, trey songz

Here's the second single off Mariah’s upcoming album, 'Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel' in stores September 29th, 2009. A remake of the Foreigner’s record of the same title, and just like MC, I want to know what love is too. =)

Listen: Mariah Carey - I Want To Know What Love Is (audio)

Labels: audio, mariah carey

Labels: drake, mary j. blige, music video

Labels: daft punk, dope

WHAT!.. Yea thats right! Drake, 'Ye, Weezy & Em all on the same track.. This is straight fire! Some definite heat produced by the up and coming, one and only Boi-1da. (see Best I Ever Had). Gonna be on that Lebron James documentary 'More Than A Game' out in theatres October 2nd, 2009.

Listen: Drake feat. Kanye West, Lil' Wayne & Eminem - Forever (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, eminem, kanye west, lil' wayne

Labels: music video, the foreign exchange

Personally, I hate constructing posts like these. But on the same accord, it brings me one of the greatest joys. Since the vast majority of us will never become close acquaintances to our favorite artists, let alone meet them, their music acts as our lone bond of friendship. I remember exactly what I was doing on August 25, 2001. A normal day it was, indeed. I had cut grass about two hours earlier and the rest of my day was dedicated to doing absolutely nothing. This was around the time AOL was the main source of internet entertainment and instant messenger seemed light years ahead of its time. Around six that evening, I received an IM from a friend asking if the ‘Aaliyah dying in a plane crash’ rumor was true.

I turned to BET. Nothing was there. I turned to Much Music. Nothing was there either. Almost near the completion of typing my message, “hell naw, that’s some bullshit,” the confirmation flashed across the screen. It was surreal, actually. Aaliyah was never my favorite artist, but I’d be a fool to say she wasn’t leagues beyond amazing. Like most other teenage boys at the time (and even to this day), I had the biggest crush on her. She was beautiful and seductive, but not whorish. Talented, but not cocky. Quiet, but full of potential. And in one fateful plane ride, it was over. It didn’t seem fair then, and it doesn’t seem fair eight years later. More than likely it never will, but that is the most disgustingly beautiful thing about life, you don’t know. You just don’t know.

As with most other celebrity passings, her death has increased the interest and value in her life tenfold. With production of a biopic on her life supposedly in motion, only time will tell if her silver screen representation will do justice what her physical managed to capture while here on Earth. Also, it is amazing to see the impact she had on the R&B landscape, specifically the female subgenre. Before Beyoncé and Alicia Keys became true household names, Aaliyah Dana Haughton held the top spot. In death, she even helped influence the styles of artists like Ashanti, Ciara, Rihanna, Cassie and more.

In song, Tupac once asked the question, “How Long Will They Mourn Me?” and not even he knew the real answer. The solution is rather simple when you analyze it. They (the fans) will mourn you as long as your work continues to resonate with them. If Aaliyah’s creative resumé is any proof, the answer could very well be until the end of time.

"We're not remembering your death, we're celebrating your life."
R.I.P. Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001)

Labels: aaliyah, dope

Labels: asher roth, keri hilson, music video

Definitely one of the dope tracks I've been looking forward to on that Blueprint 3. Sad that there isn't a Drizzy verse, but a Drizzy hook will have to do for now. You know Drake's putting T.O. on the map with a feature on a Jay-Z record. Congradulations Drizzy! *cues music.

Listen: Jay-Z feat. Drake - Off That (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, jay-z

Labels: album cover, drake

New Stelly-Stelle track featuring John Legend & Luda. Rumored track off her 3rd studio album sometime in 2010. All night long baby!...

Listen: Estelle feat. John Legend & Ludacris - All Night Long (audio)

Labels: audio, estelle, john legend, ludacris

1. Panty Droppa (Intro)
2. Neighbors Know My Name (Produced by Troy Taylor & Patrick Hayes)
3. I Invented Sex f. Drake
4. I Need A Girl (Produced by Stargate)
5. One Love (Produced by Bryan Michael Cox)
6. Does He Do It (Produced by Sean Garrett & Eric Hudson)
7. Say Aah f. Fabolous
8. LOL ☺ f. Gucci Mane & Soulja Boy (Produced by Fisha & Price)
9. Ready To Make Love (Interlude)
10. Jupiter Love (Produced by Troy Taylor & John “SK” McGee)
11. Be Where You Are (Produced by Chris “Deep” Henderson)
12. Successful Part 2 f. Drake (Produced by Noah “40” Shebib)
13. Black Roses (Produced by Bei Maejor)
14. Love Lost (Produced by Troy Taylor)
15. Hollalude
16. Holla If Ya Need Me (Produced by Troy Taylor & Chris Hines)
17. Yo Side Of The Bed (Produced by Troy Taylor & Patrick Hayes)

'Ready' in stores August 31st, 2009!

Labels: album cover, trey songz

Polo's are a personal favorite of mine, dressy yet comfy at the same time.. Here's a look at the 12 best polo shirts you should rock back to school son! Click here for more info via Complex Magazine. That Kid Robot polo is something you should see in my wardrobe soon enough!

Labels: gear, reading material

Be on the look out for these new Nike SB’s that will be hitting stores in the next few weeks. As part of their September 2009 release, the line-up consist of models Stefan Janoski, Dunk Hi and Blazer Hightop.

Labels: gear, nike

Unlearn
People often ask me the craziest part about becoming "famous" and I've never had an answer until yesterday.

"You'll spend half of your time defending yourself and the other half trying to stay sane resulting in you being forced to find time to be creative"

I often wonder in a time where new artists exist in a impersonal cyber world of instantaneous information, if we will ever have another rap legend that can manage to maintain the image that our idols had prior to this method of promotion. I am not suggesting that this person should be me, I am just urging a generation to understand that in order to have anyone of any significance in our lives that we can look up to there will be things that we must look past. There are people that buy sell and trade evil on a daily basis...when u believe in their brand is when they win.

"Even photoshop couldn't change me"

I also want people to know that I am only releasing this EP so that everyone involved in the project can hold a physical copy of the CD in their hands and see it in the store. And for anybody else who feels that So Far Gone marked a moment in time I just wanted to give you the option to have the disc. If you got it for free and want to keep it that way than by all means I urge you too. That was a gift from me to you...Thank Me Later.

- Drizzy

Listen: Drake feat. Nipsey Hussle - Killer (audio)
REAL TALK!

Labels: audio, drake

♫ She makes me wanna sing la, la, la, la, la.. ♫
The official music video LMFAO's for the second single off their debut full-length album "Party Rock" in stores now!

Labels: lmfao, music video

I've been hearing a lot about this track lately and a snippet came out earlier this week. Here's the full length track. Until Cudders' Man On The Moon comes up for air, we'll have to do with guest spots for now. David Guetta's One Love in stores August 24th, 2009. Enjoy bitches! Cause I know you will.

Listen: David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi - Memories (audio)

Labels: audio, david guetta, kid cudi

Labels: jay-z, kanye west, music video, rihanna

Labels: drake, jamie foxx, kanye west, music video, the dream

Labels: cover, kanye west, the fray, video

Labels: album cover, jay-z

With football season around the corner, schools prepare to re-open, political showdowns begin and with the onslaught of fall, the real bruising begins. 10.Deep, salutes the losers, outcasts, miscreants, naysayers, and problem children who drive change in our culture. In their Fall ‘09 Lookbook, Proud to be a Problem, 10.Deep reclaims the streets of New York in preparation for their upcoming delivery. A number of brands have started to roll out their Fall 2009 Collections already and 10.Deep will be doing the same shortly, while their lookbook has yet to be revealed they have previewed what is in store from the New York based brand via a video. Check out the trailer for a a quick preview!

10. Deep Fall 2009 Preview Trailer from 10 Deep on Vimeo.

Labels: 10 deep, gear

I hope many of y'all are familiar with the work of the talented lovely Ms. Chrisette Michelle. With a resume that boasts the likes of being featured on the works of Jay-Z, Nas, Ghostface & The Roots, she is definitely one of my favorite R&B/Soul singers right now. Her first #1 album 'Epiphany' to date has sold over 250,000 copies. Below is one of my favorites of the album with D.C.'s own Wale on the remix babyyyy. Enjoy bitches!

Listen: Chrisette Michelle feat. Wale - Fragile [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, chrisette michelle, wale

Labels: fabolous, jay-z, music video

Artist Camille Scherrer partners with Louis Vuitton to present the forthcoming book, “Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture.” Watch the video above and witness the book come to life. For more information, visit Louis Vuitton Journeys

Labels: gear, video

The drop consists of two colorways of the new P-Rod 3, a Dunk Mid, a new colorway of the Zoom Bruin, a solid Zoom Classic and of course also the “Anchorman” Dunk Low. All shoes are now already available for purchase from Premier Skateboarding.

Labels: gear, nike

Trey grabs Loso & Teyana Taylor for the official remix. 'Ready' in stores September 1st, 2009 bitchces!

Listen: Trey Songz feat. Fabolous & Teyana Taylor - I Need A Girl [remix] (audio)

Bonus: Trey Songz - I Need A Girl (music video)

Labels: audio, fabolous, music video, teyana taylor, trey songz

In his brief 32 years the legendary J. Dilla, otherwise known as Jay-Dee or James Yancey created and shaped a new sound for Hip-Hop that inspired beat boxers, MCs and music lovers around the globe. With an incredible line of production credits for De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, The Pharcyde, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Common, D’Angelo, his own crew Slum Village and so many more it is little wonder that J-Dilla has been described as a visionary, a genius & the quintessential producers’ producer by some of the most respected names in the game. The fact that both Pharell Williams & Kanye West name him as their major inspiration speaks volumes to the influence of his distinctive “Dilla sound”. I am proud to say J. Dilla changed music, hip hop & my life forever. I have been a hardcore Dilla fan for years and I can't think of any other artist that was able to touch me with music like he did. J. Dilla is dope.

Listen: A Tribe Called Quest feat. Faith Evans - Stressed Out (Produced by J. Dilla) (audio)
Listen: Common feat. Erykah Badu - The Light (Jay Dee Remix) (audio)
Listen: Janet Jackson - Got Till It's Gone (Jay Dee Remix) (audio)
Listen: Macy Gray - I Try (Jay Dee Remix) (audio)


With the recent passing of Slum Village member Baatin, we at Motivation and our partner Mick Boogie wanted to pay tribute to one of Detroit’s finest hip hop groups ever. The Slumdog t-shirt is done in classic Run DMC styling, but we flipped the iconic logo to stand for Slum Village. Proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt will be donated directly to the families of Baatin & J Dilla.
Oh, How I need me one of these.
Cop it here

Labels: a tribe called quest, common, dope, erykah badu, gear, janet jackson j. dilla, macy gray

Okay I'm sure when you all saw the title your like blah blah blah another Drake, Best I Ever Had Post. But truss you've never heard the song like this. This is an acoustic cover made famous via Youtube by a a trio of very talented Filipino girls Donna, Anna & Ruby. Loving the way they put this together, the singing, the rapping, the beatboxing, definitely dope!.. Check it!

Donna Anna & Ruby - Best I Ever Had (Acoustic Cover)


Listen: Donna, Anna & Ruby - Best I Ever Had (Acoustic Cover) (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, video

Rumored remake/remix of Drake's Successful that might be on that new Trey album 'Ready' September 1, 2009. Features a couple new Trey verses. Enjoy bitches!

Listen: Trey Songz feat. Drake - Successful [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, trey songz

Deluxe Edition:


RUMORED Tracklisting:
1. Day 'N' Nite (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
2. Make Her Say featuring Kanye West & Common (Produced by Kanye West)
3. Sky Might Fall (Produced by Kanye West)
4. Mr. Solo Dolo (Produced by Melo)
5. Soundtrack To My Life (Produced by Emile)
6. Galaxy Games (Produced by Jean Baptiste)
7. Intergalatic (You & Me) (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
8. Teen Wolf featuring Ratatat (Produced by Ratatat)
9. Angels & Demons featuring Clipse (Produced by N/A)
10. Pursuit Of Happiness featuring MGMT (Produced by Ratatat)
11. In My Dreams (National Cudder Anthem) (Produced by Emile)
12. Not I Alone featuring Snoop Dogg (Produced by Just Blaze)
13. I Know Why (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
14. Wake Up (Produced by Jean Baptiste)
15. Heart Of A Lion (Produced by Jean Baptiste)
16. TBA featuring Chip Tha Ripper (Produced by N/A)
17. TBA featuring 88-Keys (Produced by 88-Keys)
18. Dose Of Dopeness (Produced by Dot Da Genius)

This will drop September 15, 2009 via Dream On/G.O.O.D./Universal Motown.

Labels: album cover, kid cudi

It's that time of the year, just around the corner; Back to school. Everyone dreads it, but why not look fly doing it? Check out this years dopest backpack styles!

Read: The 15 Best Summer Canvas Shoes via Complex Magazine

Labels: gear, reading material

'Ye you lucky bastard!.. I don't care what no one says, this girl is mad hot! =P

Bonus:
Amber Rose Complex Photoshoot via Complex Magazine

Labels: amber rose, photoshoot

Hot Mess is the 3rd album from alternative punk band Cobra Starship. This song right here, The World Will Never Do features ATL up&coming rapper B.O.B. Hot Mess in stores August 11th, 2009. Dope as always!.

Listen: Cobra Starship feat. B.O.B. - The World Will Never Do (audio)

Labels: audio, b.o.b., cobra starship

I see quiet a few bloggers write about this track as if it’s all about Lupe and who the hell is Jack Splash. Tell you what; if you don’t know about Jack Splash you are missing out on one of those great behind the scenes of music characters. He is a producer extraordinaire and front man (I’ll still say he is behind the scenes) in the amazing band PlantLife. It's not just the fans showing Plantlife love. Since the release of the band's debut album, The Return of Jack Splash, last year, fellow musicians and reviewers have been united in their praise. Pharrell Williams is a fan, as is the underground MC Mos Def, while some reviews have compared them favourably with Outkast. Splash is unfazed by the hype. His new album, Technology And Love Might Save Us All…, is slated to drop this fall from J Records. This track right here, is definitely dope!

Listen: Jack Splash feat. Lupe Fiasco - Flashback (audio)

Labels: audio, if you don't know, jack splash, lupe fiasco, now you know

Labels: john legend, music video, t.i.

Drizzy's 1st magazine cover! On newsstands August 18th.
Via Fader Magazine

Also go here to vote for Drizzy as MTV VMA's 'Best New Artist!'

Bonus Cut:
Listen: Soulja Boy - Successful [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, magazine cover, soulja boy

“Welcome to Hollywood, everybody who comes to Hollywood got a dream, what’s your dream?”
Those are the opening lines to the famous Julie Robert’s movie ‘Pretty Woman’ but words that are all too familiar to one British singer.
Meet rising music star Lolene.
Taking her love of classic throw back artists and modern day pop gives Lolene’s songs a style of their own. Her sound is an eclectic fusion of kitsch fun with elements and sounds from both sides of the Atlantic. Coining the term Awkward POP, Lolene cites Madonna, Prince and Gwen Stefani as artists that have had a major influence on her unique sound.
“My music is mainstream but with kooky elements that separate me from your average pop bitch. It appeals to anyone that has ever loved or who wants to have a good time - its like the love boat, hop on,” explains Lolene.
"Sexy People" is the delicious first track and video from her highly anticipated debut album The Electrick Hotel, set to be released on Capitol/EMI Records early 2010.

With that I welcome you to the wonderful world of Lolene …one you’ll be familiar with in no time!

Listen: Lolene - Sexy People (audio)

Labels: if you don't know, lolene, now you know

Had the pleasure of seeing our home-town boy Drizzy make a much anticipated showing @ the Molson Amphitheatre August 4th for Young Money's America's Most Wanted Tour despite the fact he has a torn ACL & MCL. That mutherfucka's is dedication! Shit was off the chains!..
Check out a clip of Weezy, Drizzy & Trey Songz performing Successful & Best I Ever Had.



Bonus Cuts:
Listen: Drake - Congradulations (audio)
Listen: Trey Songz - Best I Ever Had [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, drake, trey songz, video

This is the first lesson off The Legendary Roots Crew's 3rd Def Jam release How I Got Over. Coming October 20th, 2009, class is in session bitches!

Listen: The Roots - How I Got Over (audio)

Labels: audio, the roots

RUMORED Tracklisting:
1. What We Talking About (Produced by Kanye West)
2. D.O.A. (Produced by No I.D.)
3. Weigh Me Down Feat. Kid Cudi (Produced by Kanye West)
4. Unforgiven (Produced by Kanye West, Additional Production: MGMT)
5. Run This Town Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Empire State Of Mind Feat. Nas (Produced by Kanye West & No I.D.)
7. When It Comes To This (Produced by Timbaland)
8. Always Feat. Drake (Produced by Kanye West)
9. Scenes From The Past (Produced by No I.D., Co-produced by Kanye West)
10. Everyday A Star Is Born Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
11. Already Home (Produced by Kanye West)
12. Forever Young Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
13. Thank You (Produced by No I.D.)

Bonus Tracks:
14. Sound Of The 70s (Produced by Kanye West)
15. We Made History (Produced by Kanye West)

Labels: album cover, jay-z

Angels and Demons
This bottle of Opus One is low but my spirits are high my friends. I am about 2 hours away from Toronto, CA where I will be spending the next chunk of time recovering from a surgery that I now must have. I embarked on this tour with a torn ACL, MCL, and LCL and due to the events that happened the other night lord only knows what other damage I have done. On the bright side I will begin the reflecting and soul searching that its going to take to make this album and my outfit on the night I fell was crack. I will forever push myself beyond the limits despite advice and recommendations given because even with this new found success I am still the kid who wanted this more than anything in the world. Its funny when I read comments from previous fans who have lost interest because of the radio play and exposure I have. I just want to assure anyone reading that nothing has changed on my end. I refuse to get comfortable, I refuse to fall in line and follow anyone elses formulas. I still work as if So Far Gone had never dropped and I’m still trying to figure out how I’m going to gain entry to this game.

“Missing someone gets easier everyday. Because, even though it is one day further from the last time you saw each other, it is one day closer to the next time you will”

See you soon.

Drizzy

I hope he makes it into the T-dot! for the Young Money show on tuesday.. yikesssss... get well soon drizzy! For your listening pleasure another one of the same Drake verses with a next r&b hook.. now this one is my new fav lol!

Listen: Drake feat. Uness - Would U Love Me [remix] (audio)

Labels: audio, drake

On April 11 Red Bull Big Tune made the leap from bass pumping clubs to the living rooms of 340,000 music fans during its American television debut on the BET network. The 30-minute TV show chronicled the adventures of 16 up-and-coming music producers as they embark on the final battle to determine once and for all who has ‘the big tune’ and who will walk away with the coveted title of Red Bull Big Tune Champion and a chance to collaborate with a well-known recording artist in Red Bull Studios.
When the final battle ended the crowd determined that the producer with ‘the big tune’ and the ultimate winner of the competition was 17-year-old Charles ‘C-Sick’ Dumazer of Chicago, Ill. In the time immediately following the final battle, C-Sick had a lot to contemplate. Who would he select to work with in the studio? After some deliberation he selected Def Jam recording artist Nas, one of hip-hop’s most profound lyrical poets. Nas is well known for his 1994 debut album Illmatic, which many consider to be one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. His upcoming tour and album with Damian Marley has many on the edge of their seats.

Listen: Nas - Film (audio)

Labels: audio, nas

He can sing, write, produce and perform at the drop of a dime. With a couple of notes you'll be saying he can't be 18. His new song features T.I. produced by Jim Jonsin. Check it!

Listen: Chrishan feat. T.I. - U Can Have It All (audio)

Labels: audio, chrishan, t.i.

Heard this Drake flow a few times on a couple different tracks, but this one might be my fav. Thank Me Later is the debut album to be released by Toronto's very own Drake. The album is slated to be released on Valentine's Day 2010 on Young Money, under a joint-venture with Cash Money and distribution by Universal Republic.
Drake, Lil' Wayne, Young Jeezy & Soulja Boy will be here in the T-dot, playing a show @ the Molson Amphitheatre. Can't wait!

Listen: Drake feat. Marleik - Can We Be (audio)

Labels: audio, drake

Another awesome commercial featuring Ice Cube's today was a good day. I fuck with Nike SB's, but skateboarding is something I need to learn!

Labels: commercial

Sick ass commercial makes me crave a bottle of Evian right about now. Whatchu know about french alps bitches?! I don't always drink water, but when I do, its Evian!

Labels: commercial

See all i wanna do is be RELEVANT, Just tell me that i ever meant anything MORE, That you could ever see me and you in another light, But its like the dark women indoors in the darkest nights by the wrong man, mostly all of them have made you incapable of a first IMPRESSION, what it do is i channel my aggression with no cable or antenna, Just intentions to impress you. If capable. Hoping that the material possessions can materialise to a BETTER you, Cars, nothing i drive can drive you out of this state of mind, For such an ugly picture and, MONEY, nothing i buy can buy more time for your ears to tell your heart to listen to it, DIAMONDS, a girls best friend is what they say but believe me with the right allegience shorty you gonna SHINE anyways, and everyday that goes by is a couple more lines in her diary, the day before is better than the present, so anyone presented in his presence is doing these life sentences, theres no key for release, no reason to be around, her mind in the clouds, she writes it all down, in her diary.

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