Diamond Fondue

Caldesac

2011-03-13T18:35:00.000-07:00

I posted about Childish Gambino's new EP the other day, after having that on repeat non stop I went and got his first album "Caldesac." Grab it for free here. I also spent most of the weekend watching him in the show Community. Not bad...

OFWGKTA x The Neptunes

2011-03-12T03:57:00.000-08:00

Odd Future are building a huge buzz as of late, and everything I've read about Tyler The Creator says he is as big as a fan of The Neptunes as me. So this image below has got me anticipating whatever they are working on.

Lover's Start

2011-03-09T21:32:00.000-08:00

This video popped up on one of my friends facebook posts, awesome song, awesome clip. Felt like sharing. By a dude who goes by the name "How To Dress Well". Has a 90's r'n'b slow jam mixed with Natin Sawney vibe. Dope! Also check out this, I don't know why but it reminds me of some ghostly Ginuwine/Aaliyah shit.

How To Dress Well - "Lover's start" from Jamie Harley on Vimeo.

How You Love Me

2011-03-09T19:17:00.000-08:00

wsTalib Kweli never ever disapoints. His new album "Gutter Rainbows" pretty much came out of nowhere with some more dopeness. This was favorite track from the album so great to see it get the visual treatment. The BK MC gets his bedroom happy snaps on is this clip.

Rolling In The Deep

2011-03-08T21:46:00.000-08:00

Adele is everywhere at the moment, her new album 21 is getting props from all over the musical plane, especially in hip hop. One dude who I have been getting very much into later is Jamie XX from the band The XX. He flipped Adele's new track "Rolling In The Deep" with a bit of a Chill Dub Chopped and Screwed vibe. It works, and it's dope.

Freaks And Geeks

2011-03-08T20:50:00.000-08:00

This is why I love the internet, I come accross crazy shit like this. So this guy is a actor/rapper/singer/musician/dj/comedian... Talented much? He goes by the rap name Childish Gambino and he just dropped a new EP which can be downloaded here. This song is nice, and so is Lights Turned On. Haven't checked his back catalogue, but I definitely will now. Dope...

The Race...

2011-03-08T15:05:00.000-08:00

When I think of Mr Amber Rose, I think being in the clubs in the states, and the whole place chanting "Black and Yellow Black and Yellow" even though my friend was convinced it was Black and Orange. I'm interested to see what his album is like, and this track is dope. On a Sunday cool ride high vibe. Download it here.

Mac Miller - Donald Trump

2011-03-07T21:26:00.000-08:00

I first heard Mac Miller at The Hundreds store in San Fran. They were playing some awesome beat and I just caught the end of the song. I asked the guy in the store who it was, he told me it was some 18 year old kid from P-Burg named Mac Miller. That song was "Good Evening", his new one is "Donald Trump", and it's dope as hell. His new mixtape Best Day ever drops on the 11th.

Lovecrimes...

2011-03-07T21:16:00.000-08:00

Recently there has been a heep of hype surrounding Tyler The Creator and Odd Future. I hadn't really looked too much at their stuff until I caught the Jimmy Fallon performance (Mos Def screaming 'SWAG' at the end was a definite highlight). So after a bit of research I came accross one of their band members Frank Ocean, the dope ass in house crooner for OF and his album 'Nostalgia/ULTRA'. Can't say enough of how awesome this album is. Lovecrimes is a definite highlight. Thanks to the shit management of his major label, he leaked it for free on his website. Download it here.

Back... Again

2011-03-07T20:52:00.000-08:00

I know it seems like we go missing here a lot, but we are back... Again... With all the shit we think is dope.

Kenny West - Be Cleve In Yourself

2010-09-22T00:34:00.000-07:00

Kanye (Kenny West) is featured on the first episode of the new season of The Cleveland Show. Now is it just me, or is this beat actually really nuts. Maybe a future Good Friday track?

The Real Akuma Prods

2010-09-18T01:14:00.000-07:00

I am an old arcade and Nintendo head at heart, I don’t play too many modern video games outside of a select few, give me NBA Jam, Aliens V Predator and Street Fighter any day, Street Fighter II is a particular favorite of mine. So much so that on a recent trip to Tokyo I scoured arcades trying to find a machine with the game on it to try and set a top 20 score, I wasn’t able to find one but did manage to finish Street Fighter IV a few times through on a single credit and set a top score on Marvel Vs Capcom so that set my desire at ease.

That being said it’s fairly straightforward to assume I was excited to hear about the upcoming Nike x Streetfighter collaboration range but have so far been disappointed by both the Chun Li and Ryu pairs. Keeping my hopes high for the next in the series I was pleased it was going to be Akuma, my second favorite character to play (after Ken), but I am pretty steamed over how it looks. I must say that I am a P-Rod fan, I have about 8 pairs of the P-Rod I as it is one of my favorite shoes of the last decade however there has been little since then to get excited about in the range, for me at least.

The collaboration for me lacks inspiration, creativity and an overall sense of completion, I can see what the goal was for the pair, I understand the use of canvas to represent his outfit and his Kanji logo on the heel but when we have two powerhouses such as Nike and Street Fighter I can’t be blamed for hoping for more than just a Kanji and line art illustration on the innersole. This is just to GR for me.

SO MY PAIR

I have taken this opportunity to present my artistic interpretation of an Akuma sneaker using the P-Rod III as a base. I approached this custom from the perspective of a realistic production shoe. A lot of what we create as customizers is often unachievable in a mass produced environment, something I have learnt in my collaborative experiences and this is something I was intent on avoiding.

Since this was the case I have ensured that all embossed PR panels are of a single color and not detailed, that the graphics could be replicated digitally and that there is no multi-panel portrait or imagery going on. The main colour is Akumas flesh tone and the grey/blue represents the color of his uniform. On the frontal 101 panel there is a tear in the blue fabric in line with the way his sleeves appear to be nonexistent or even more likely ripped off his dōgi. The red gradient on the swoosh reflects his use of flames in his power moves and the red towards the back mirrors his hair color.

I have also added the kanji 'ten' (天) - meaning "sky/heaven", (all in the spiritual sense) which appears on the back of his dōgi after many of his fights just near the tear as there is no adequate place to put the kanji on the back of the sneakers without reconstruction work. The carnage pattern and its shadow were added to give the shoe a little more depth and reflects the viciousness with which Akuma approaches each of his battles. Finally the Vapor SB laces were included to tie in the design as he wears twine around his waist as he fights.

CHANGES I WOULD MAKE IF IT WAS A PRODUCTION MODEL

This is by all means not the be all and end all of custom sneakers but I am really happy with the custom colors I created and the composition of the design. If it was factory produced having reverse stitching, redoing the interior (color and material), adding a bamboo innersole and changing the outsole would be on the top of my list of things to change. Also on the back panel where the red embossed PR pattern is I would include an alternate material panel, something like long suede to more adequately show it was representative of his hair while still being embossed. All of this is of course extra, but extras that are easily achievable in a factory setting but to illustrate my point in a 2 day turnaround I think the custom still does the job very well.

SUMMATION

I am not doing this post to put Nike on blast, I am just sick of seeing all these shoes come out and then seeing what appears to be a last second thought to add a minor detail and call it a collaboration whether it’s the recent Superhero inspired skate shoes or this new Streetfighter pack. Maybe if someone like myself or another artist was involved with these kinds of projects and up and comers were given more opportunities to show what they could do I will eventually find that next release that I am actually going to want to buy, even at a retail price, which I am so hoping comes along again soon.

What do you guys think?

The Foreign Exchange - Maybe She'll Dream Of Me

2010-09-01T19:21:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite musical acts, The Foreign Exchange, have just released the first single of the new "Authenticity" album. "Maybe She'll Dream Of Me" features Phonte both singing and rapping on a cooled out Nicolay beat that +FE fans have come to love. Once again the art direction for the album and single's are very very nice. Click here or on the below image for the free download.

Monster

2010-08-27T18:15:00.000-07:00

So the promise of a new track from the G.O.O.D Music camp every Friday looks to be the goods. Kanye just dropped a new song called "Monster" featuring Rick Ross, Bon Iver, Nicki Minaj and Hov. Song is nuts, Nicki Minaj kills it on this one. Apparently this is the second song off a 5 track album from Ye and Hov. If somehow you haven't already downloaded it somewhere else, grab it here, or click the image.

Nike Air Mag “Marty McFly” News

2010-08-25T17:42:00.000-07:00

So it is a safe to say, any sneakerhead dreams of owning a pair of Marty McFly's self lacing shoes he was seen rocking in Back To The Future 2. Well with this latest leaking of news, that dream is a little bit closer. Some patent information has leaked, with images, and Tinker Hatfield's name attached, 2015 can't come soon enough. One of the coolest things, aprt from the fact that it will self lace, apart from the fact that it will light up, is the case (power charger) it comes in. Click here for the full run down.

Authenticity Tracklist and Cover

2010-08-25T01:10:00.000-07:00

This can't come soon enough. Click here for a brief rundown on Foreign Exchange's new album Authenticity dropping 10th of October at +FE Music.

Tracklist:
01. The Last Fall
02. Authenticity
03. Eyes To The Sky
04. All Roads
05. Fight For Love
06. Maybe She'll Dream Of Me
07. Don't Wait
08. Make Me A Fool
09. Everything Must Go
10. Laughing At Your Plans
11. This City Ain't The Same Without You

Foreign Exchange - Authenticy

2010-08-19T22:59:00.000-07:00

Anyone who knows me or has read this blig knows that I am a big fan of Foreign Exchange. The two albums have released are two of my favorite start to finish albums and are always in my car and in my headphones. Check the video below for some news on their 3rd album "Authenticity" dropping October 12. Part 2 here.

PROD x NaS X Nike SB

2010-08-17T23:01:00.000-07:00

Last year we saw Nike drop a commercial with Ice Cube, following P-Rod skating his way through LA. This year he is doing his thing in NYC, with words from Nasir. Nike stay winning.

Joaquin Phoenix - I'm Still Here Trailer

2010-08-17T21:07:00.000-07:00

I remember reading about how everyone thought Joaquin Phoenix was trying to start a rap career and no one was sure if he was serious or not. I guess this movie will answer that. I always thought he was a great actor, looks like this could be interesting.

Ironbot Dunk High

2010-08-11T19:06:00.000-07:00

Inspired by the man in the iron suit this custom features the notorious robot arm pattern that I seem to be rather well known for. Showing battle wounds the robot arms can also be seen under the red panels of the Dunk where the outer skin is no longer protecting the shoes robotic insides. These shoes will soon be available from an exciting new location so be sure to keep in touch if you want to grab these before they are all gone.

Sitting On Top Of The World...

2010-08-09T23:45:00.000-07:00

Recently I was asked to DJ a Nike awards night at the "Eureka Skydeck" in Melbourne. It boasts the best vantage point from anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. Quite a sight while getting people to get down.

Multi Touch DJ Light Table from GERGWERK

2010-08-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

As a DJ I am always interested in the new advances in technology and how it can benifit DJ's. I love vinyl, so Serato to me was such an awesome invention. I still had the feel of Serato without having to carry bags full of vinyl everywhere. This latest concept created by Gregory Kaufman is amazing, he has really thought about all the little details. I would love to try this one day.

Multi Touch Light Table: GERGWERK from GERG WERK on Vimeo.

Marco Brambilla talks Power

2010-08-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

The director of Kanye West's new video "Power" sits down with vulture. Check the interview here.

"He has a charisma to him which is really compelling. Creatively, he really wants to take chances. He let me go as far as I wanted to go."

Kanye West - Power (Behind The Scenes)

2010-08-04T16:14:00.000-07:00

This... Looks.... Incredible..... Kanye has commisioned Marco Brambilla for the new video.

"Inspired by Michelangelo's frescos in the Sistine Chapel, the piece depicts a faux historical moment - an empire on the brink of collapse from its own excess, decadence and corruption."

Zo! - SunStorm

2010-07-27T17:15:00.000-07:00

The first time I heard of Zo was when he dropped an EP with Phonte dedicated to the 80's, "I'm Only Human" was my jam. Zo has now dropped his solo project "SunStorm" and it is definately more of that Foreign Exchange family goodness. Check it out here.

Burn Ride

2010-07-26T05:22:00.000-07:00

There is so many sick skateboarding vids, here is another one to add to the list.

Tokujin Yoshioka 'Snow' Exhibition

2010-07-25T23:40:00.000-07:00

You can find some amazing things on the internet. This 'Snow' installment by Tokujin Yoshioka at Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo, looks like it would be incredible to see in person. Hopefully a video pops up for this soon. Click here to see more photos.

Lauryn Hill - Repercussions

2010-07-25T18:32:00.000-07:00

I can easily say Lauryn Hill is one of my favorite artists of all time. When she sang the intro to Killing Me Softly in Dave Chappelle's Block Party I was floored at how effortless it was for her. She has been touring recently and a new song has hit the net which brings me right back to those Miseducation days. No word on if this is new or old, but its dope regardless.

Lauryn Hill - Repercussions by Hypetrak

Chip The Ripper - Here I Am

2010-07-24T06:12:00.000-07:00

Kid Cudi's 2IC drops a quick video with a dope beat by 6th Sense.

DGTLXWW: Chip tha Ripper - Here I am (Prod. By 6th Sense) from DGTLX WW on Vimeo.

Sekure D x Globe Destroyer

2010-07-15T05:07:00.001-07:00

Today I am proud to announce that the sequel to the inaugural Sekure D x Globe Collaboration is now available in Australia and New Zealand as well as having a limited release throughout America and Europe that will soon open in all good skate stores by the end of September. The sneaker features a reflective 3M graffiti pattern on the medial panels, patent leather stripe detailing, suede toebox, quilted interior as well as multi-color contrast stitching, a custom shoebox and multiple lace options. The shoes are now available from the online store so head on over!

Big Boi X Roots Crew - Shutterbug Live

2010-07-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite tracks of the year, with a little help from The Roots. I need that DF chain Big Boi is rocking, for obvious reasons.

AraabMuzik Wilding On The MPC

2010-07-13T04:01:00.000-07:00

This guy is nuts. His last video was crazy, now here is 7 minutes of the Dipset producer losing his mind on the MPC. Sound is a bit distorted, but impressive none the less.

Sekure D - Blood Splattered Angel Dunk Low

2010-07-12T20:39:00.000-07:00

The newest custom sneaker from the "Night at the Cinema" range. Entitled the "Blood Splattered Angel" the shoe is a dedication to "Beatrix Kiddo" a female assassin who was betrayed by her Deadly Viper Assassination Squad led by her former boss and lover Bill. Sessions open Monday June 19th only at SekureD.com Check below for the official trailer and some on set pictures.

Triple Threat

2010-07-09T20:06:00.000-07:00

This team is going to be insane to watch. I need the NBA season to start tomorrow. ill be very interesting to see the players they surround them with.

Village Manifesto

2010-07-06T17:56:00.000-07:00

Recently there has been a lot of rumours circulating that one of my favorite hip hop groups of all time are calling it a day. I'm hoping this isn't true. Regardless their new album drops soon and here is part 3 in their web series on the making of the album.

Killer Gerbil x Sup Clothing Launch

2010-06-30T22:26:00.000-07:00

The Killer Gerbil Clothing Line .

Here is a quick video teaser for the launch of my good friend from Singapore Killer Gerbil's brand new clothing line. The official release party is this Saturday, July 3rd and will go down at 34 Haji Lane from 7pm till late so make sure you get there and show him some love. There is will be 5 new T's available and they are in limited quantities with a strict no reprint policy!

Webslinger Dunk Low

2010-06-29T18:14:00.000-07:00

The 'Webslinger' dunk low as the name would indicate is based on the alien symbiote suit the hero temporarily adopts during both the comic and movie. The sneaker features a silver web pattern as well as a Carnage / symbiote midpanel. These are going to be available for a limited time at SekureD.com

Kaws Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket

2010-06-29T05:05:00.000-07:00

I need these little guys in my life, hopefully they get a mass release and hopefully they won't cost me the house.

Gyptian - Hold Yuh (Major Lazer Remix)

2010-06-29T04:34:00.001-07:00

Those Major Lazer boys have been dropping some awesomeness as of late, including this remix. And if you haven't already checked it, the Lazer Proof mixtape is nuts.

Gyptian - Hold Yuh (Major Lazer Remix) by Hypetrak

Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme - Billie Jean

2010-06-25T17:55:00.000-07:00

There is a lot of tributes floating about for the 1 year anniversary of MJ's passing, this is by far one of the dopest...

Sekure D - Brainbuster Dunk High

2010-06-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

A Video for my newest Dunk entitled ' The Brainbuster'. The customs feature a cinema curtain detail around the toebox and a gold candlestick inspired swoosh. Inspired by the degradation of old cinema reels the midpanel features a scratchy grunge panel consistent with that of the old pictures as well as the cigarette burn indicating to the projectionist that it is time to change the reels.

Kid Cudi x Converse

2010-06-24T16:20:00.000-07:00

The Cudder hooks up with Converse for a nice little piece about how he got in the rap (rap/sing?) game... Looking forward to his next long play.

Profile: Black Thought and Questlove

2010-06-24T00:23:00.000-07:00

Really good interview piece here of those boys from Philly. It's always good to see someone throw some questions out there that you don't normally hear, and of course Questo always gives some interesting answers.

PROFILE: Black Thought & Questlove (The Roots) from dee vazquez on Vimeo.

Sekure D - "Robots over Humans" Solo Exhibiton

2010-06-22T19:42:00.000-07:00

J.Cole - Who Dat

2010-06-22T17:23:00.000-07:00

This clip was shot with one continuous take, no cuts. Shot on 35mm. So dope. The 3000 sample is a nice touch...

Uffie - ADD SUV feat. Pharrell

2010-06-21T20:00:00.001-07:00

The "Pop The Glock" vid was dope, here is the visual's for Uffie's new track with Skateboard P...

Nike Cup Melbourne...

2010-06-17T22:58:00.000-07:00

Recently I was asked to DJ an event for Nike called the Nike Cup Melbourne. It was a two day invite only event aimed for 15-18 football heads to compete in a round robin soccer tournament. They completely converted unused warehouse space at the Nike Head Office in Melbourne into football pitches. 2 DJ's, four pitches, awesome event. Check the video here.

Guess Who's Bizack...

2010-06-17T02:12:00.000-07:00

We back at it. New look and new content. We have been busy, so expect some updates.

Cudi...

2008-12-04T20:15:00.000-08:00

So got the chance to check out Kid Cudi last night in a low key affair here in Melbourne. Very dope show, all mixtape tracks but he rips them. Look forward to seeing what he puts down on wax through G.O.O.D Music. Speaking of all things G.O.O.D, Kanye was at the show checking out his latest signee dancing and enjoying himself. Yeezy performs his Glow In The Dark show tonight which is something I have been waiting to see for a while. There are rumours that both Kid Cudi and Concequence will perform somewhere during the night, on top of Scribe and Nas, it should be quite the show. Check Cudi's new clip for the Crookers remix to Day and Night below.

http://videos.onsmash.com/v/hIFwnLG84mWnVrqF

Taking over the GLOBE...

2008-11-30T03:42:00.000-08:00

So one half of Diamond Fondue just got his own sneaker. My boy Sek Deezy just had his collab with Globe skate shoes released. Using his signature customising style on all panels, including the outsole and inner sole. Shit is bananas. Get your own pair here.

Pinocchio Story...

2008-11-30T03:39:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the masive lack of posts, busy days... Check this clip of Kanye performing "Pinocchio Sotry live in singapore. Would love this as a studio version. 5 days till he performs here in Melbourne.

Sickest Video Ever...?

2008-11-14T15:27:00.000-08:00

OK... De La, Mighty Mos Def, Will.I.Am, Nasty Nas, Kanye dancing around on stage like a fan... Sickness.

SEMTEX TV: DELA SOUL, MOS DEF, NAS, WILL I AM, KANYE WEST, DAMON ALBARN ROC THE MIC @ THE G.O.O.D. MUSIC AFTER PARTY, LONDON, UK from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

What's In Your Bag...

2008-11-13T01:01:00.000-08:00

Mos Def drops by Amoeba records to pick up some new shit. In this interview he talks about whats he's listening to and a little info on the long awaited next album.

Overnight...

2008-11-07T22:05:00.000-08:00

So Iwas trying to find the music from the "Perspective" clip... And I found it. Check out a live performance of "Overnight" by Gonzales. Very dope stuff. His music is incredible.

Sitdown with Yeezy...

2008-11-07T05:13:00.000-08:00

On a recent stopover in Singapore Kanye sat down to answer some questions about his latest work. Check it below.

Cold As The Winter Wind...

2008-11-07T05:05:00.000-08:00

Kanye's new video for the single "Heartless." Dope ass song, dope ass video, includes clips of his house and his Jetson's paintings. We are lucky enough to see him here in Melbourne on December 5th, just over a week after the new album drops. Hopefully we can get some pics or vids up of Yeezy performing some new tracks.

Perspective...

2008-11-06T13:45:00.000-08:00

A bit of a behind the scenes look at Pharrell's "Perspective" Chair...

Pharrell williams "Perspective"
Uploaded by domeauperes

Triumph of the Will: Notorious remix

2008-11-06T00:38:00.000-08:00

Oh my God I’m dropping shit like a pigeon

Obama...

2008-11-04T21:21:00.000-08:00

It seems people from all around the world, including your boys from Diamond Fondue all the way down here in Australia, are glad to see something a lot of people never thought they would see in their lifetime. We don't get too preechy on this blog, but this result is nothing but good for the world.

He Came, He Saw, He Conquered...

2008-11-04T02:58:00.000-08:00

Recently the BBC ran a doco about Grand Hova. A very cool behind the scenes look at Jay-Z on tour and in general everyday life. It's been upped to youtube so watch it while you can before it gets taken down.

Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7

Mos Def 4 President...

2008-11-04T02:47:00.000-08:00

With possibly one of the most historic outcomes in American Political history about to go down, I'm just wondering if everyone has seen all the nominees... There could be a late change in the votes if everyone saw this video.

If Mos Def Were President by GOOD Magazine

SBTG Bearbrick

2008-11-04T00:52:00.000-08:00

Good looking bro!

Common Live in ATL...

2008-10-30T00:39:00.000-07:00

With the release date in sight for the new Common joint, someone has uploaded a full show for us to enjoy. Live from ATL, check out the clip below of Common performing classics and shit off his new album. Enjoy.

BCTV: Common Live in Atlanta at the 595 north from Broccolicity TV on Vimeo.

Viva La Hova...

2008-10-29T02:53:00.000-07:00

It was bound to happen, a Jay-Z x Coldplay mixtape. Well here it is. "Viva La Hova." Download it here.

UMC...

2008-10-28T00:08:00.000-07:00

Well we finally have a release date, tracklist, and artwork for Common's "Universal Mind Control" which has been pushed back to December 8. Should be nuts.

01 Universal Mind Control
02 Punch Drunk Love f. Kanye West
03 Make My Day f. Cee-Lo Green
04 Sex 4 Sugar
05 Announcement f. Pharrell
06 Gladiator
07 Changes
08 Inhale
09 What a World
10 Everywhere

Notorious Trailer...

2008-10-27T05:56:00.001-07:00

808's...

2008-10-25T17:01:00.000-07:00

Well it looks as though this could be the official cover for Kanye's new album "808's and Heartbreaks." Also there have been a few leaks lately from this album, including Yeezy's cover of a Tears For Fears song named "Coldest Winter" and also a song called "Robocop." Looks as thought suspicions were true about the autotune/vocoder being used on every song. And sticking with the whole Sci-Fi theme of this new album, does anyone else think the drums on Coldest Winter sound the same as the ones used in Battlestar Gallactica?

Daykeeper Video...

2008-10-23T15:59:00.000-07:00

Been waiting on this.

Heartless...

2008-10-16T04:48:00.000-07:00

Kanye's second single from 808's and Heartbreak. Dopeness. I think a lot of people are worried about his whole vocorder and autotune obsession. Hopefully this changes peoples minds. It's the unmastered version but it will do. No idea about the image, taken from Ye's blog.

Download it here.

Best Brand In The World...

2008-10-15T01:46:00.000-07:00

Another dope ad from Nike...

OJ Hyperdunk...

2008-10-14T22:00:00.000-07:00

OJ Mayo is getting some sick colourways of everyone's favorite basketball shoe, the Nike Hyperdunk. We need a release on these. Liking the OJ logo too.

New Air Yeezy's...

2008-10-14T21:42:00.000-07:00

Spotted on the set of "Go Hard." When will these drop? Maybe the infamous BP will shed some light...

3 Kings...

2008-10-12T05:24:00.000-07:00

I've had this clip in my YouTube favorites for a while and came across it again on Ciph's blog. I love how both MJ and Prince are just chilling "in" the crowd, not backstage, and James Brown just gets them onstage. So sick... Check for Prince being carried to the stage and almost dropping some props on some fans.

Leave It All Behind Digital Release...

2008-10-08T00:41:00.000-07:00

Available on iTunes now to download. Everything I expected. Great album. Get it here.

Love Lockdown Video...

2008-10-08T00:38:00.000-07:00

World Premier on Ellen... Check the grey Yeezy's...

U.M.C...

2008-10-08T00:37:00.001-07:00

The Universal Mind Control Video is out, features Pharrell as a robot. Check it.

SBTG : Dead Generals

2008-10-07T18:35:00.000-07:00

My good friend SBTG has dropped a lookbook for his new range "Dead Generals" and I gotta say it is by far his best drop to date. Do yourself a favour and don't just read my blog entry head on over to royalfam and check out the full line and story for the new season. You won't be disappointed.

ABC TV Collectors feature

2008-10-06T00:02:00.000-07:00

I didn't realise this went up on the net, it is a feature on ABC TV's show Collectors on sneakers shot in Melbourne. It features the MTV Yo customs I did for myself and mate Nate as well as a very brief cameo by the Candy AF1 and Daylight Hallucination Lebron II Low. Shout out the the SF Crew!

Big Screen...

2008-09-25T17:32:00.000-07:00

Here's a vid of Ye and GLC in the studio working on a track called "Big Screen" from the new 808's and Heartbreaks album...

808's and Heartbreaks in November!!!

2008-09-24T15:06:00.000-07:00

Just because, Kanye is dropping his next album in November. He says he has finished the album and want's the public to here is asap. Found on his blog. Look foward to see if Jeezy is on this album and what other guests he has.

Nicolay and Phonte On The Real Frequency...

2008-09-24T06:11:00.000-07:00

Pretty good interview with Nicolay and Phonte about the upcoming Foreign Exchange album. Check it out here.

Time To Get My Motorbike Licence...

2008-09-24T05:53:00.000-07:00

People have asked, why is there no Ferrari motorbike. Hopefully soon that question won't be asked anymore. This concept reminds me of the Akira bikes. So, so, sick. Check the rest of the pics here.

She Got Her Own...

2008-09-21T00:22:00.000-07:00

Ne-Yo's Miss Independent remix has it's own video now featuring Jamie Foxx and Fabolous. Very simple, very dope song.

Insa Heels Drop

2008-09-17T17:21:00.001-07:00

Ladies the Heels are now available, very limited quantities so be quick. Get them at WWW.INSA-HEELS.COM

Wood Wood X Chuck...

2008-09-17T15:08:00.000-07:00

Danish label Wood Wood have teamed up with Converse to bring you their monochrome grey canvas Chuck Taylor. Set for release on October 1st, these are some of the hottest Chuck's I have seen in a while. Pics from Hypebeast.

Leave It All Behind Sampler...

2008-09-17T00:13:00.000-07:00

The crew at Foreign Exchange have released a sampler for the upcoming album Leave It All Behind. With all the posts we have been dropping about the release of this album you know we are pumped to hear what is in store from Nicolay and Phonte. Download the sampler here.

1. Take Off The Blues

2. All or Nothing

3. Something To Behold

4. If This Is Love

5. If She Breaks Your Heart

Love Lockdown Final...

2008-09-16T17:39:00.000-07:00

Well looks like Kanye listened to the fans and reworked his latest release Love Lockdown. Switched the drums up a bit and re-sung the song, and it sound's alot better in my opinion. Sounds a lot more like a finished song now. Check it out here.

Jeff Soto - Storm Clouds

2008-09-15T23:39:00.000-07:00

Jeff Soto has finally released his second book “Storm Clouds”. The book features 148 pages of Soto’s art exhibitions from the past four years. Murphy Design is now selling and shipping “Storm Clouds” in a box set edition, which is not only signed and numbered, but also includes four limited edition prints and the book in a customized clamshell box. Remember, the holidays are approaching. I have mine on the way and cannot wait for it to arrive.

Insa Heel Release

2008-09-15T03:40:00.000-07:00

Ladies, Insa is dropping his collaboration heels soon so keep an eye out cause these will not last long.

Reebok x Monopoly

2008-09-12T17:30:00.001-07:00

Somebody really needs to wake Reebok up before they continue to ruin some of the most classic sneakers of all time. I am not sure there is a company who constantly puts out such horribly blocked shoes with poorly chosen and placed colors. What I would personally love to see from Reebok is a return to some classic simple colorways, everyone was feeling the Alife Pumps and the Miami Vice series, lets get back to the quality releases because if your rocking these shoes you need to go right to prison, no passing go, no collecting $200.

Meggs - Own Worst Enemy

2008-09-10T18:27:00.001-07:00

The second solo exhibition for Melbourne local Meggs titled ‘Own Worst Enemy…’ opens on the 25th September at Dont Come Gallery in Melbourne. Sponsored by Stussy it features all new paintings and screen prints alongside some 3D installation elements. I am definately looking forward to this and will be making the trip down opening night.

Love Lockdown Studio...

2008-09-10T13:30:00.000-07:00

Kanye has put the studio version on his blog. Check it out here.

808's and Heartbreak...

2008-09-10T02:37:00.000-07:00

So looks like Yeezy's next album is going to be called "808'S and Heartbreak" and is set for release December 16th. I'm guessing with the two new songs he has performed recently he will be using love as a major theme. I'm guessing theme's of losing his mother and fiance might pop up. Any new Kanye is good Kanye.

Daykeeper...

2008-09-08T22:17:00.000-07:00

The new Foreign Exchange album is almost here. Today the first song from the project was made available free for download on the Foreign Exchange website. The song is called "Daykeeper" and features Phonte singing the whole track with Muhsinah. Very cooled out track, and if this is the tone of the album it will definately be one of the most unique albums from a "hip-hop" group in some time. Can not wait for the release.

Get the track here.

Release dates:

DIGITAL ALBUM:
-Streetdate: OCTOBER 7 2008

CD ALBUM:
-Double disc digipak incl. the album on disc one and the full instrumental version of the album on disc two. The instrumentals are exclusive to the CD release!
-Streetdate: OCTOBER 10 (EUROPE), OCTOBER 14 (US) 2008

VINYL ALBUM:
-Limited to 1000 individually numbered pieces with gatefold artwork
-Includes two bonus remixes not available anywhere else
-Streetdate: TBA

Sekure D x Globe

2008-09-08T22:10:00.001-07:00

Love Lockdown Live...

2008-09-07T21:03:00.000-07:00

Kanye closed out the VMA's with his new track Love Lockdown, which is dope as. The drummers were crazy. Hopefully the studio version gives off that same feel. I'm looking forward to anything Yeezy puts out soon. Check the performance below.

Nike SB Dunk Low "Gold Rail" AKA "Melbourne"

2008-09-07T02:51:00.000-07:00

"In Nike SB’s upcoming October releases, Australians/Melburnians are once again the focus of their very own regionally exclusive shoe as they look to a local landmark for inspiration. Based on the well-known meeting spot, the Flinders Street Station, many have chosen the train station’s clock as reference as well as a popular skate spot with its gold rail. The upper is comprised of canvas, suede and mesh with a distinct blue upper (based on the Port Philip Bay) and a brown midsole (based on the Yarra River). As mentioned these are slated for an October release, however much like Dunk Low Homers, these are limited to Melbourne only."
Congrats to our mysterious friend who came up with this design

Craola @ Joshua Liner Gallery

2008-09-05T20:16:00.000-07:00

One of my favourite artists Greg "Craola" Simkins is having a new exhibition at the Joshua Liner Gallery. "In Simkins’ large, finely wrought paintings, fantastical characters with symbolic accessories are arranged in quasi-narrative still-life’s that spread opulently across the picture surface". The show opens Saturday the 6th and is a must see for anyone in the New York area and is only running till October 4th. Here are some more pics from the show, nobody can mess with this work.

Love Lockdown...

2008-09-05T18:57:00.000-07:00

OK there are rumors flying around everywhere that Kanye has an album planned to drop in December this year, and the title won't be "Good Ass Job" as was always suggested. Also Kanye is said to be the closing act at this years MTV VMA's and will perform the new single off the album called "Love Lockdown." Can't wait to see this. He did try preview the new song at a concert recently but a band mess-uo cut it short. Check it below.

Catch Me If You Can...

2008-09-05T06:22:00.000-07:00

The Timbo heads have probably heard this track already, off Matt Pokora's latest cd "MP3." Track is nice and beat is crazy. Check it out.