Converse All Star Hi Moccasin

Adding a Native American element to sneakers has been a growing trend in recent years and Converse has just released its own take for the 2010 Spring/Summer season. This All Star Hi model comes in a black/white colorway and features a fringed top with decorative beads which can be removed to fit the mood of the day. Available now via select Converse stockists.
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The 10 Best Follow-up Albums in Hip-Hop

Sometimes, a debut album shows an artist's sound in full bloom. Sometimes, it merely offers a glimpse of brilliance, a capacity to blossom into greatness. It's no surprise, then, that several artists have recorded follow-up albums that manage to rival their first for greatness. Here are 10 sophomore albums that turned out better than their predecessors.

Honorable Mention: Mecca & The Soul Brother (Pete Rock & CL Smooth), Late Registration (Kanye West), The Marshall Mathers LP (Eminem)

10. Clipse - 'Hell Hath No Fury'
© Star Trak/Interscope
Third time was the charm for the Clipse. While the duo's very first album, Exclusive Audio Footage, generated enough momentum to land them a spot on Elektra's roster, it was eventually shelved. The Virginia duo then migrated to Star Trak to go work with hometown heroes The Neptunes. Their official debut, Lord Willin', was produced entirely by The Neptunes. It gave rise to a handful of bangers (including "Grindin'") but turned out to be uneven. It was 2006's Hell Hath No Fury that finally established the Clipse as a force to reckon with.
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*Video* LyRiQS (THE LYRACISS) at SoundClash: Kicks-N-Snares

Check out the boy Lyriqs, he's a cool kid and as you already know, 11wdNick is a fool behind that camera. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS!!!! 

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10.Deep & Adidas Originals Consortium Stan Smith Mid

New York’s 10.Deep look to link up with adidas Originals Consortium to release a Stan Smith Mid. The model features a gray nubuck upper, cooperate branding motifs, a graphic based insole and both inside foot areas are marked by a perforated 10.Deep logo. The sneaker will release on April 10th, 2010 at select retailers including VA.

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Although there has been several handmade of Kanye West’s track “Street Lights” off 808s & Heartbreak circulating the web during the past year, this featured visual has received official approval. Directors Spike Jonze and Jonathan Bensimon chose Tokyo’s luminous facade as the setting for this intriguing clip. Both directors enact a man strolling through Japan’s capital while being haunted by bizarre imagery. The video comes courtesy of YeezyDude. Enjoy.

Brother Ali "Tight Rope" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

Brother Ali’s “Tight Rope” tells a story in three parts. Verse 1 tells of the Somalian refugees who try to find home and hope in Ali’s native Minneapolis. Verse 2 touches on the all too familiar subject of the broken home and the insurmountable obstacles of going on like normal when there’s really no such thing. Verse 3 boldly explores the psyche of a young man outcast by homosexuality, desperately trying to hold up what’s left of an open identity.

Meth - Ghost - Rae!!!

 Listen to more tracks here

Erykah Badu - Window Seat

*Video* She's Bad - B. Streezy

Here's what's soon to be one of the hottest songs of the summer by B. Streezy - She's Bad

Lady Gaga As Madonna.

Gaga is huge in Hungary, on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine.

Thank You&You're Welcome

Throwback Thursday

So I was O_O my twitter time line and saw a few of the people I'm following talking about Fiend - Talk It How I Bring It" and boy, boy, boy, I didn't realize this song is a decade old...Homie been rappin lol...But here's one of Thursday's Throwback Videos. Hope you like it!!!

Erykah Badu - Turn Me Away (Get Munny)

DOWNLOAD: Erykah Badu – Turn Me Away (Get MuNNY) | Mediafire

Mac feat Mia X - Boss Chick

I Need A Hot Girl

Semi-Throwback!!!

Interview: Go Dj Dip

Everyone knows that success starts somewhere, I had the chance to interview one of the very first Go DJ's and boy was that a very good interview. Check it out and enjoy :)

Tae: 

For those who are not familiar with Go DJ Dip, tell us a little about yourself. 

Go DJ Dip:
I'm from Dallas, Oak Cliff off Camp Wisdom and Polk, I've been dj-ing since I was 16 and I'm a pretty laid back cat, just like my tattoo says, A-1 Since Day 1, I'm the last of a dying breed you know.  I've been a Go DJ since 2005, as a matter of fact, I was one of the first Go DJ's.  (laughs) DJ Hi-C was my mentor at the time.

Tae:

What makes you stand out from other DJ's?

Go DJ Dip:
Most definitely my personality and the feeling that I leave you with after you meet me. I have an aura about myself, something like a glow. Shit, I'm me.

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The Supra Red Carpet Series

available now at select Supra dealers.

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2010 Gold Embroidered Sneaker

Christian Louboutin only offers one other sneaker in their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection – the Gold Embroidered High Top. The sneaker comes with a white leather base and a complicated gold net embroidery over most of the upper.

Get Up You Lazy Bum

Da U Boys at the GoDjs Louisiana Listening Suite

Here's some music from one of the winners of the Go Dj's Louisiana Listening Suite, Da U Boys. Tell us what you think.

NOLA 4 Haiti: A Benefit Concert

*New Music* Lanino Brown - Hottest Chick in the Game

If you thought she was putting on a front at the Jay-Z concert in February, here's Lanino Brown.
Check out the footage of her spittin at the Jay-Z concert here.

Industry Influence @ The Hangar

Are you an artist in the New Orleans area? Do you think you have what it takes to break into the music scene? Check out Industry Influence every FIRST MONDAY of the month.

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R&B Suite Summer Camp Fundraiser @ The Perfect Fit

*New Song* Raheem DeVaughn - Toes Curl

Who knows what it is about the baby making music lately (see: Novel “Take Over,” Lloyd “I Need You” and Chris Brown “Sex”) but we can add Raheem DeVaughn to the list of latest batch of tracks. This is the bonus track from The Love & MasterPeace (Deluxe Edition) album.

Turn the lights down low and make her toes curl playboy. Props to Young Kingz.

DOWNLOAD: Raheem DeVaughn – Toes Curl

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NOHH at the Howlin Wolf

Interview NOLABelle

Tae:

For those who may not know you, could you tell us about yourself?

NOLABelle:
Well, I am 26 years old, native of Marrero on the Westbank. I went to high school and college in North Carolina. I’m a Legal Assistant by day and a freelance Publicist by day and night. (Laughs). I have a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Dance. I am addicted to sports, some say obsessed, my favorites are baseball, football and basketball, but I also enjoy Soccer. I love to laugh and have a good time and I really enjoy my work as a Publicist.

Tae:
How did you begin doing work as a publicist? 

NOLABelle:
I actually started about 2 years ago by doing some work for my church. After that I linked up with Steve Dubb from The Hut Studios who in turn introduced me to Chuck ‘Lyrikill’ Jones who became my first client. Now I have 5 clients, Lyrikill, Wes B., The ICU, JayB August and DJ Mike Swift/In Ya Box Entertainment. But I love it and I’m learning everyday.

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Deleted Scenes - Wonder Showzen

B.O.B - NOTHING ON YOU (FEAT. BRUNO MARS)

Air Jordan VI Retro Infrared Pack

BREAKING NEWS:

Over the last few months, rumors have been circling around a possible Air Jordan VI (6) Retro Infrared Pack, featuring both the black and white colourways of the Infrared Jordan VI that are regarded as two of the greatest Jordan colourways of all time. New product information and style codes have surfaced, confirming the release of the Infrared Jordan VI Package for June 2010. Stay tuned to Sneaker News for updated information, as this package of Jordans is sure to cause Space Jam-like mayhem.

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*Video* Big Boi - For Your Sorrows (Feat George Clinton & Too Short)

I Can Save You Remix

Looks as if New Orleans favorite DJ, Go DJ Black 'n Mild has done it again!! Here is the remix of I Can Save You by Freaknik (T-Pain) from Freaknik: The Musical which aired on Cartoon Newtork's Adult Swim on March 7, 2010.

Year ONE Anniversary Go DJ's LA Listening Suite

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*New Music* Lloyd - Set Me Free (feat. Mystikal)

Looks as if Mystikal has been on his grind since getting back home. Check out the new track from New Orleans natives, Lloyd feat Mystikal - Set Me Free

*Video* Juvenile - Back Back

Interview KAMMs

Tae:

I would like you to first introduce yourself to many who are unknown of you?
KAMMs:

KAMMs or KAMMs TheACE

Tae:

What type of photographer are you or what's your specialty?

KAMMs:

I’m an artist first. I try not to limit myself. I find myself shooting mostly things that inspire me, a large bit of that includes the 4 elements of Hip Hop. I find myself shooting at or around graffiti walls a lot. I LOVE color.

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Interview Slangston Hughes

Tae:
For those that are not familiar with you, tell us a little about yourself.

S.H.:
I'm Slangston Hughes, THE Connoisseur of Fine Rhyme, member of the Go Hard Gang (Tygah Woods) and SuperUgly, founder of New Orleans' premiere live performance platform, Uniquity, Hip-Hop lover and all around good dude.

Tae:
How would you describe your music?

S.H.
My music is what I would call "intelligent Hip-Hop." I tend to infuse words you usually wouldn't hear in rap songs; subject matter, content. Any music that makes you think and pushes you to excel or be better I wanna be behind it.

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Interview Wes B

Tae:
Tell me a little about yourself.

Wes B:
My name is Wes B, I am a Hip-Hop artist from New Orleans, CEO/Founder of XCEL Records, LLC/ Blue Duece Productions. I am also a part-time studio engineer at my home studio.

Tae:
What got you into music and production work?

Wes B:
I've always been into music, like literally. I used to change the words to all the songs to make them personable and pretend that I was a radio dj in my youth, was in my jr high and high school marching bands. I started building XCEL Records as a label in 2000.

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Interview Chubby Nate

Tae:

Tell me a little about yourself.

Chubby Nate:

I'm Chubby Nate, I was born & raised in New Orleans. I released my first work as part of the group, Underground Spokesmen in 2004 and recently made my solo debut "Street Speech" in 2009. I don't make music for fortune or fame, this is an art. I do this for the LOVE of it!

Tae:

What got you into music and production work?

Chubby Nate:

In my teens, I found it an easier way to display my thoughts and feelings because of the things I was dealing with. I was just trying to find balance and I found therapy in the music.

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Nike Air Feather Neon Preview

Continuing our previews for the upcoming second quarter of Nike Spring/Summer 2010 releases, we get a peek into an interesting release for the ladies. Taking on the Air Feather model, Nike integrates a solid neon color atop canvas uppers, highlighted with white accents on the laces, strap, and outsoles. Definitely an interesting release from the Nike camp.

Nike Sportswear Air Royalty

Nike has combined innovation and femininity into this latest pack of sneakers, the Nike Sportswear Air Royalty Macaroons. The leather thermo-molded structure pairs well with the pastel colors of the Macaroons, which come in flavors of almond, fruits, curaçao and lemon. The kicks look to become available starting April 1st at colette.

*Video* U~N~I - Lately feat. Miguel

90 Types of B*tches (ThroatChopU)

A video from my homie ThroatChop
90 Types of Bitches from a 3rd graders eyes!!! Check out his site!!! Throat Chop University

Def Kollectiv

NWA Day "Help the Police"

Casio G-Shock Man Box watch

Look at this wild creation from Casio. It’s an analog and digital watch in one with a whole mess of other dials and functions I know too little about to explain. You can get one for about $215 USD.

Interview - Lee of Zone Gang

 
Tae: For those that are not familiar with you, tell us a little about yourself.

Lee: Well, my name is Brandon Lee Cyprian A.K.A. Lee, I was born and raised in New Orleans La, I am 23 years old and is currently with an up and coming rap label that goes by the name of ZoneGang and I've been rapping for about 6 or 7 years now.

Tae: How would you describe your music?

Lee: Well I describe my music as being pretty diverse, I make tracks on the Hip Hop and R&B side of things, I make a few real songs and I can switch it up and make some songs for the ladies as well. I plan on getting my singing on in the future. (Laughs)
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Kicks and Snares Sneaker Exchange X SoundCLASH

Soundclash along with Kevin Nottingham and Blacksmith Music has a
sneaker buy/sell/trade event with Pete Rock as resident DJ at Howlin
Wolf in New Orleans 3/13.  We have tables available to promote your
brand, label, and/or business.  We're expecting 500+ people to show
and you know they'll all be people into streetwear, kicks, hip-hop
music and the like. You can make your investment back easily and push
your brand in New Orleans. If you are interested in supporting the
event or would like to know more about it, please contact me
ajones@elevatedmindsmusic.com. The Soundclash beat Battle will be
later that night with Pete Rock as a judge. You will not want to miss
this event.

Top 10 Rap Songs of the Week

A weekly countdown of the best hip-hop songs.

10. Lupe Fiasco - "What You Want"
© Atlantic Records
If "What You Want"(the unmastered version) and "I'm Beamin'" are any indication, prepare yourself for an assault of strange experimentation. Lupe is trying his hands on new sounds and we can only hope for the better.

9. Snoop Dogg - "I Wanna Rock (West Coast Remix)"

"I Wanna Rock" was already a banger but Snoop found a way to further enhance it. The Dogg Father rounded up some of the west's finest MCs (Ras Kass, Crooked I, Daz) for a gangstafied remix.

8. Nas - "Strong Will Continue"

One of two leaks from Distant Relatives, "Strong Will Continue" finds Nasty Nas peeling back the curtain on his personal struggles: "How in the hell am I supposed to stay comfy when I pay alimony/child support monthly?"

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