NOLA Underground Hip Hop Awards Nominees

HOTTEST FEMALE ARTIST	HOTTEST MALE ARTIST	HOTTEST GROUP
Ms. Tee Allie Baby Na'Tee Bzy Bee TheSeKondElement	Dappa Impulss Nesby Phips Dee-1 Lyrikill Truth Universal	I.C.U. Tha Cartel Aquaforce TNC Boys Tygah Woods TheSupremeTeam
HOTTEST NEW ARTIST	LYRICIST OF THE YEAR	HUSTLER OF THE YEAR
A.Levy KashFlow Lil Dee Lyriqs Rico Got'em Tacaloc	Impulss K. Gates Na'Tee The Show Slangston Hughes Lyrikill Caligula TheSeKondElement Lyriqs	Ben Brubaker CurtStar Law/CrackTracks Holly Hobbs OnPoint El Sess 4-5 Slangston Hughes
HOTTEST DJ OF THE YEAR	HOTTEST PRODUCER OF THE YEAR	HOTTEST VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Black N Mild DJ Chicken DJ Def D DJ RQAway Mike Swift Tony Skratchere	The Hut Quest  N.O. Bricks CrackTracks S-80 Prospek	Leagaux Rome Julian B. Mike Big Chance Craig"Craigo" Carter Film Junkies Kevin Davis TNC Films
HOTTEST BLOG OF THE YEAR	HOTTEST MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR	HOTTEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Aye Lifestyle AshleeNicoleSpills Idle Mindz Soundclash The Sweet Life Visual Crack	Lil Dee - The Spokesman Vol 1 Nesby Phips - The B Side The Show - D.O.B. CrackTracks - Motivation 504 Dee-1 - I Hope They Hear Me Na'Tee - Guess Who's Comin To Dinner	K. Gates - The Shaikback Impulss - Marie Laveaux's Hustle Monsta Beatz - Monstaz On Mars TheSeKondElement - The Kommencement Truth Universal - Guerilla Business Lyrikill - Heart & Sole
NOLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR	HOTTEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR	HOTTEST SONG OF THE YEAR
Caesar Parkway Dee-1 KashFlow TheSekondElement Lyrikill Impulss K. Gates Na'Tee Truth Universal The Show	Impulss Feat. Nesby Phips - Fly Talk Lil Dee Feat. Snipe - Never Let Go Mike Swift feat. 9th Ward Gucci & Na'Tee - Back It Up Quest Feat. PhatWord – Dope Sess 4-5 Feat. Ms. Tee – Stingy Suave Feat. Lyrikill & Caligula - Dont Sell Your Soul Kashflow Feat. Supreme Team - Supreme Street Tacaloc Feat. TonToe, Na'Tee, Kendra Williams - One Thing TheSekondElement Feat. Lyrikill - Dead Or Alive Rico Got'em Ft. Blair Taylor - Cant Hold Me Down Caesar Parkway Feat. Na'Tee - Bite ya	A. Levy – NOLA J. Duddle - 1,2,3,4 KashFlow - Big City Dreams Y. Luck - Walkin Thru New Orleans Tygah Woods - Fuck Yeah AquaForce - Who The Fuck Are You Truth Universal - The GrassRoots Campaign Lyriqs - Amazing Dae 10 Finger Orchestra - You Wanna Be Like Me
HOTTEST BOUNCE ARTIST OF THE YEAR	HOTTEST BOUNCE SONG OF THE YEAR
Big Freedia Monsta Wit Da Fade Sissy Nobby Magnolia Shorty Gotti Boy Chris	Magnolia Shorty - Smokin' Gun Big Freedia - Rock Around The Clock Monsta Wit Da Fade - Hut Hut Kourtney Heart Ft. Magnolia Shorty - My Boy Sissy Nobby - Beat It Out The Frame Crowd Mova Krystal - 6th Ward Dumaine

Clipse Announce Solo LPs for 2010

While it's not clear where or when exactly this show took place, Clipse played a set last Friday (April 30). And during that set, which included "Popular Demand (Popeyes)," Pusha T and Malice apparently announced that they intend on releasing solo albums this year. Unfortunately, those are the only details available surrounding this news right now, but here goes some ol' fashioned predictions:
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Scarface – Dopeman Music Tracklist & Snippets

The legendary Scarface is always a contender when mentioning top-ten lyricists of all time. Here he makes his return with a tracklist and sampler to his upcoming project, Dopeman Music. The sampler gives listeners a glimpse of each record and so far the production is looking real solid. Be on the lookout for Scarface this Summer, his Dopeman Music project drops May 4th.

1. Picking Up the Pieces
2. Dopeman Music f. B. James & Monk Kaza
3. Lyrical Assault f. Malice & Mr. Lo Key
4. FaSho Money (Skit)
5. Gwap f. B. James & Monk Kaza
6. Get Lost f. B. James, Monk Kaza & Rodney Gant
7. The N Word
8. The Ghetto Report f. B. James & Monk Kaza
9. 2 The Beat f. B. James & Monk Kaza
10. Wanted
11. Hustle Game
12. Riff Raff (Skit)
13. In My Blood f. B. James
14. Bad Man f. Papa Reu

Nike 2010 Spring Air Force 1 Low

Closely resembling the Space Jam-inspired Bepoke Air Force 1 design by Bun B, Nike drops a new Air Force 1 silhouette featuring the always popular patent leather motif. The design takes on a tonal black base with a nice mix of perforated and patent leather on the upper.

via: hypebeast

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.

*Video* Juvenile - Back Back

Nike SB 2010 Spring Dunk Hi Premium

We get a closer look into one of the newer Dunk Hi’s from the Nike SB program. Rumored to be inspired by the whacked out sweaters of Bill Cosby aka Dr. Huxtable from The Cosby Show, the kicks take on a white/black platform with multi-colored textile paneling. Available now through select Nike SB accounts, including Primitive.
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10 Hip Hop Artists to Watch in 2010

With 2010 now in full throttle, it's time to examine the sounds and styles of the rappers set to make a splash this year. From Michigan to Minneapolis, these artists are on a mission to conquer mediocrity. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you 10 hip-hop artists to watch in 2010.

10. Buff1



It's hard to ignore the paradigm shift that has seen the midwest rise to the top of the hip-hop podium. Michigan has been a major part of that mix, thanks, in part, to the emergence of Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Hayes (see No.8), Buff1, and others. Buff has been working the underground circuit for years but it was 2008's There's Only One, fueled by its trunk-friendly single "Beat The Speakers Up," that gained him recognition. His next project is a collaborative LP with DJ Rhettmatic titled Crown Royale.

9. M.anifest



M.anifest's hip-hop journey took him all the way from Accra, Ghana to Minneapolis, Minnesota. His style hearkens to the smart lyricism of the Talib Kwelis and the Brother Alis. Not surprisingly, he's already aligned himself with that brand by way of collaborations with Ali. He prides himself as a great songwriter and people are starting to take notice. Minneapolis' City Pages named him the Best Songwriter in 2008.
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10 Most Wanted Hip-Hop Albums of 2010

As we ease into 2010, here are 10 hip-hop albums worth keeping an eye on this year. The list includes eagerly awaited releases from Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, and OutKast.

Honorable Mention: Jean Grae's Cake or Death, Dr. Dre's Detox, Chamillionaire's Venom

10. Reflection Eternal - 'Revolutions Per Minute'
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The early verdict on Reflection Eternal's sophomore LP is that it could be one of the year's most memorable albums. The duo of Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek unleashed "Just Begun," a compelling posse cut with Jay Electronica and J Cole, to whet our appetite.

Street Date: April 6, 2010

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Spring 2010 Preview Supra Skytop II

Supra unveils a couple of new colorways in its Skytop II silhouette via a recent feature within the pages of Complex. Both a navy blue/gold and black colorway make themselves visible, each showcasing the newly re-designed uppers of one of the more popular skate models in sometime, although as of late they’ve become more known for their fashionista sensibilities. Look for these new joints to drop in mid-January of 2010 at Supra retailers, including Factory 413.

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Nike SB 2010 January Releases

Nike SB unveils its upcoming lineup for January 2010. A bit on the understated side of things, the collection consists of fairly low key releases, including new versions of the Zoom Stefan Janoski, Zoom P. Rod III, and Blazer SB. Also making an appearance is a premium leather high top Classic SB and Bruin SB. Look for all to drop soon through Nike SB retailers.

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Dior Homme 2010 Spring/Summer Hi Top Sneakers

The high top sneaker trend continues into Spring/Summer 2010 with Dior Homme. Previewed is a pair of trainers from the hi end fashion label. The shoes boast a classic suede upper with an intricate lacing system being the highlight of another rather unorthodox design. Definitely an interesting release to look out for next year.