DRUYORKTV: EPISODE 4: BOOKS

Wuss good martians? How y'all been? Well, Dru York delivers once again and this is not only an interesting episode, but an educational one too. I've discussed a few books and recommendations with him in the past and we pretty much got the same books but he did put me up on Outliers, haven't read it yet but i'm definitely going to do it as soon as I finish the Robert Greene books I got lying around on my table. Anyways, hope y'all enjoy the episode, drop a comment on my blog, or check him out at DruYork and drop a comment, suggestion, reviews, whatever tickles your fancy, haha, just wanted to say that. Well, the boys are moving and we dropping jewels for y'all, and I believe y'all know the rest, PICK EM UP!! Shout outs to Dru york.

VIDEO CRAZY

KID CUDI FT RATATAT AND MGMT - PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

TIMBALAND FT DRAKE - SAY SOMETHING

MOS DEF - SUPERMAGIC

YOUNG MONEY FT LLOYD - BEDROCK

CHERYL COLE FT WILL.I.AM - 3 WORDS

SHAKIRA FT KID CUDI - DID IT AGAIN RMX

THESE NEW PURITANS - WE WANT WAR

These are some dope ass videos, It's been a good week. P.S Drake been on four videos in the last week, that brother really putting in work and making these other young dudes look bad.

MAESTRO KNOWS SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 (9TH WONDER)

Maestro Knows - Episode 1 (9th Wonder) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

"In this episode Maestro kicks off season 3 with his friend 9th Wonder in North Carolina. 9th speaks on Fruity Loops, good music, teaching an upcoming course at Duke University and cooks up a beat for Maestro's new intro."

Maestro is back again with another episode for all the hip hop heads, featuring 9th Wonder. I honestly think 9th Wonder should be considered one of the top producers in hip hop but since everything is commercialized these days and the target audience for the majority of big artist aren't into the underground scene, 9th Wonder doesn't get the shine he deserves. A lot of folks I talk to, they are familiar with 9th Wonder from Jay-z's "Threats", but I urge people to check out his work with Little Brother and Murs. He got some of the dopest beats out there...get in tuned. Shout outs to Maestro Knows for pushing the envelope!!

BOX ANIMATION BY JORDAN CLARKE

Box Animation from Jordan Clarke on Vimeo.

Nice!!

NEW ERA X STAR WARS CAP COLLECTION

Via NewEra

MAESTRO KNOWS NYC EDITION (13TH WITNESS FT NIGEL SYLVESTER)

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (13th Witness) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Dope ass episode man, Maestro keeps on delivering and they got a collaborative website coming soon. The way this was shot was seriously dope and the cameo from Nigel make this episode a classic. I really love 13th witness' work because it's kind of what my blog stands for, priceless creativity and embracing the martian within you, the other creative side of you, the nature side of your human realm, not NURTURED. Anyways, enjoy the episode and I will keep y'all posted and these dudes' work.

GOOD WOOD "BLACK JESUS PIECE"

Wuss good martians? So, I found this piece and the news behind it last monday, I think, and I was excited because I've always wanted something like this. I am all about crosses and I rock them all the time and I got one that I rock everyday, religiously, moms gave it to me. Anyways, when I saw Good Wood was releasing this, I was thankful and excited at the same time. Went through ups and downs to get my piece, and I got it at the end of the day. Originally, I wanted two pieces but the online store only accepts paypal and i didn't have an account, anyways, managed to get one through my boy Dj Freaky Fred, shout outs to Fred.


Today, I hit up one of my favourite blogs, Kanye's blog and he's actually discouraging people from purchasing the black jesus piece. Now, with all due respect, I'm a huge fan of Kanye's and if you've ever been to my blog, you'd see that I never post anything negative about anything or anyone, dats not my lane. With that being said, I think it's wrong for Kanye to discourage people from purchasing something that is creative, dope and for others, a resemblance of christ which holds the same value as a cross. Jesus pieces are not trademarked, copyrighted or patented by anyone, therefore, trying to discourage people from buying a product that is provided by ambitious people that are not discrediting Kanye in any kind of way, but just trying to create something people love, want and respect, is wrong. We don't need anyone to tell us what to buy or not to buy, especially if the product is not fraudulent. We all can't afford expensive black diamond Jesus pieces and if this is our way of holding and owning a similar product, we do have the right to do so. Just to let y'all know, this piece created a huge buzz and it was a successful sell.


Anyways, there are more pieces dropping soon, different colours and I want y'all to know that I'm going to be copping two of each every time they drop. I'm officially a fan of Good Wood and the work they do and they also do custom pieces so I might get one of those too. Well, if you want to learn more, check out GoodWoodNYC. Important info, only 3 pieces per person. Shout outs to Maestro Knows and Chris Lee to introducing this piece to the masses, they put me on it. P.S GOOD WOOD BLACK JESUS PIECES IS WHAT I CALL PRICELESS CREATIVITY.

TRAVIS MCCOY - ONE AT A TIME

I'm huge fan of Travis and Gym Class Heroes so I always support their work. Peep the video.

EMINEM COVERS COMPLEX

Eminem covers the new complex issue and the article in there is a pretty interesting honest piece. Make sure you check it out. N oh yea, Complex finally recognized my boy and his work so they threw his name in there. Dope shit people. We movin!! Shout outs to Dru York.

CHIP THA RIPPER - THE CLEVELAND SHOW

Chip Tha Ripper's been holding down for a minute now and finally he released a tape, this is real dope shit people. Don't sleep. Download HERE

MAESTRO KNOWS WEEK: DAY 5

Maestro Knows - Episode 7 (South Africa) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

"In this episode follow Maestro, BJ & A.Ham through Johannesburg, SA. Anthony performs at the Coca Cola dome and Maestro speaks on the opportunity to travel to Africa, plus some amazing street dancers & food from Nando's!"

Wuss good martians? Well, here's my favourite episode, number one. This episode was really dope cause first, it's in Africa, home of this martian baby. Second, I like how he portrayed africa and how he spoke about it. A lotta times, Africa is filmed and presented in a very poor way and it gives viewers half the story, or half the side of Africa. Anyways, the A. Ham show looked really dope and the scenery in S.A is and did look amazing (used to live out there) and the three homies that broke it down really repped for their country and city, haha. Trust me, if you've been in S.A, they really get down. Anyways, check it out and enjoy and last but not least, shout outs to Maestro Knows.

PICASSO'S "GUERNICA" IN 3D

This is one of those amazing videos were you just fall back, keep quite and peep the magic and the creativity. Don't know much about Picasso but I am going to do more research on his work when I have time but damn, this is mad dope. Enjoy. Shout outs to Dru York.

FENECH-SOLER - LIES

My boy sent me this and I thought it was a really dope song and of course, can't deny the video. Rappers are also coming up with dope video concepts these days, its really refreshing, just thought I should throw it in there. Anyways, enjoy the sounds of this group. Easy

MCDONALD LADY

For some reason, thought this was a really cool pic.

KID CUDI BRINGS OUT DRAKE IN TORONTO

Dat's wassup!!

30 SECONDS TO MARS FT KANYE WEST - HURRICANE

Wuss good martians? Hope y'all had good weekends out there. Mines, aiight, working, not enough time in the day so every second counts, knahmean. Anyways, got this track last night and I've been playing it since, I really love it. Can't wait for 30 second to mars' album "The war is coming". It's going to be a dope record, trust me. Well, enough chit chat, if there's any, check out the joint and I hope y'all enjoy it. Download HERE

MAESTRO KNOWS WEEK: DAY 3 & 4

NO. 3

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Nigel Sylvester) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

"In this first episode of NYC Edition watch Maestro & Nigel ride down the middle of Broadway headed toward the Brooklyn banks, and also checking out Format Queens, Five Guys burger and an extra pit stop in Las Vegas!"

Sorry martians, was supposed to post this yesterday but was busy but here it is. I love this episode cause 1, I didn't know of Nigel prior to this, 2, I think this dude is really talented and to do what he's doing at this level, is pretty dope and 3, feel like Maestro really shed a light on dude and what he represents. I guess deep inside, i love skating and biking and this reminds me of a simpler time, haha. Enjoy.

NO. 2

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Jonathan Mannion) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

"Join Maestro & his friend Jonathan Mannion as they spend an afternoon at Mannion studios digging through past, present & future works of the seasoned photographer including the likes of Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Usher, Aaliyah and many others. Plus J. Mannion lets Maestro get a spot on the "Wall Of Fame".

This is a really cool episode because of all the photos and the work that goes into getting a perfect photo. I've seen Jonathan Mannion somewhere on the net, don't remember where but I was aware of what he does, but I think Maestro really brought the core of his work to the masses. Check out pictures of artist that are no longer in the game, or no longer here with us and also recent pics of artist that are poppin right now. You'll be surprise at how many photos Jonathan has shot and also the stories behind the photos. Check it out and enjoy. Shout out to MaestroKnows.

FEVER RAY - KEEP THE STREETS EMPTY FOR ME

I've never heard of Fever Ray but this songs sounds real dope and I kinda just stumbled on the video, i love my path to discovery, weird but true. Enjoy.

VOID STEEL V02 RETROGRADE

The circular style of traditional analog displays are thrown out the window with this cool new watch from Void. The design draws heavily on the simple geometries and materials found in architecture. The solid stainless steel case comes in four different colors/surfaces. Via flylyf

TEENAGERSINTOKYO - BLACK BONES

Black Bones from Rhett Dashwood on Vimeo.

This is a real dope song and the video is even crazier. Don't sleep on it.

FALLEN SERIES

For some reason, thought these were simple but dope, eye catching. By Photographer Toby Burrows. Via Kanye's Blog

CURTIS ON FUSE'S ON THE RECORD WITH TOURE

FOTR Curtis1
by yardie4lifever2

FOTR Curtis2
by yardie4lifever2

New questions, therefore, new answers!!

LUPE FIASCO - ENEMY OF THE STATE: A LOVE STORY

Tracklisting:
01 Intro
02 The National Anthem (Radiohead)
03 Turnt Up (Travis Porter)
04 Fireman (Yoga Flame) (Lil Wayne)
05 L.A.S.E.R.S. Manifesto Interlude
06 Angels (rmx) (Dirty Money)
07 So Ghetto (Jay-Z)
08 Say Something (Timabaland)
09 Thank You (Jay-Z)
10 The One (Slaughterhouse)
11 Popular Demand (Clipse)

This is some serious shit! Check it out. Download HERE

AIR JORDAN HOLIDAY '09 FLIGHT 45

NICE!!!

COCA-COLA HISTORY

Coca Cola History: Left to Right 1899 – 1900 – 1915 – 1916 – 1957 – 1986. Pretty cool huh!!

MAESTRO KNOWS WEEK: DAY 2

Maestro Knows - Episode 6 (Air Yeezy Skate) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

"In this episode of Maestro Knows, Maestro tests the new Air Yeezy while skateboarding a few spots in Los Angeles including the middle of Sunset Blvd."

Number 4 is here people, haha, anyways, I love this episode mainly cause of what he was tryna do with the Air Yeezy and the skateboard, and I also thought those were great but dangerous locations he picked, but dats what made this shit dope. P.S Peep his boy with the short shorts, hilarious stuff. Till tomorrow comes, OVERDOSE on this...Easy!!

RICH HILL - LIMOS WERE COOL IN THE 90S

Wuss good martians? Hope y'all copacetic out there, well, here's Rich Hill, blogged about him and his music a while back and finally, the tape is here. This is some serious dopeness and the melodies are top notch, he is definitely on his way, check him out and I promise, you won't be disappointed. Download HERE

MAESTRO KNOWS WEEK: DAY 1

Maestro Knows - Episode 10 (The Dream Team) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

"In this episode Maestro makes his way back to Tokyo to skate around and take part in Eric Koston's global launch of "The Life Of Koston" shot by Atiba Jefferson and Keiichi NItta. Joined by special guests...Atiba Jefferson, Ty Evans, Giovanni Reda & Rip Zinger."

Wuss good martians? It's getting late and my ass needs to hit the bed so I can be up early in the morning, tryna catch that fat worm, knahmean. Anyways, i've posted a few episodes of MaestroKnows and a lotta people hit me up to let me know how much they love the show and also how much they enjoy the stuff Levi Maestro does, whether it be skating, touring, eating or fashion, they love it all. So this week, i've decided to post my top 5 favourite MaestroKnows episodes.

Here's number 5. Levi Maestro and the dream team head to Tokyo for the launch of Eric Koston's photo gallery, "The Life of Koston", shot by Atiba Jefferson and Keiichi Nita. The pics where really dope, the shots were insane and the fish market was pretty cool too. Levi Maestro also talks in the background and I would urge you to pay close attention to what he says, he drops a lotta jewels for y'all and like I say, when someone drops u a jewel, better pick it up. I hope y'all enjoy this and I'll catch y'all tomorrow with more creativity and inspiration.

VIDEOS FOR MY MARTIANS

LILY ALLEN - WHO'D HAVE KNOWN

TIMBALAND FT SOSHY - MORNING AFTER DARK

SLAUGHTERHOUSE - MICROPHONE

ENJOY!

DIRTY MONEY FT LUPE FIASCO - ANGELS REMIX

Lupe Fiasco announced via his twitter that he's dropping a mixtape real soon titled "Enemy of the state: A love story". Y'all know I'ma hip hop head so i'm really fiendin' for some dope hip hop. In the mean time, peep this joint, he destroys it and proves to y'all why he should've been included on MTV's top 10 hottest MC's list, hope I wrote that shit right! Download HERE

TIM BURTON X MOMA (BTS)

Pretty interesting stuff...

LOUIS VUITTON X RUBEN TOLEDO: 5TH AVENUE HOLIDAY DISPLAY 2009

Louis Vuitton has covered the entire façade of the Fifth Avenue Maison with Ruben Toledo’s artwork for the Louis Vuitton City Guides. In addition the special seasonal display windows, “Home for the Holidays” have been installed evoking the spirit of travel signature to Louis Vuitton, the excitement of exploration and the joy of spending the holiday season with family.

“We are thrilled to have renowned artist, Ruben Toledo working with us again,” said Daniel Lalonde, President and CEO of Louis Vuitton North America. “Toledo’s sketches and illustrations have been an integral part of our city guides for years and we are delighted that his artwork is the center of our Fifth Avenue Maison display for this holiday season."

For more info, go to ilvoelv

DRUYORKTV: KIXCLUSIVE STORE SOHO NYC

Wuss good martians? So, it looks like my boy Dru York has officially aimed for the skies and with this type of commitment and efforts, the skies might just have a new name and definition, yes, I said it, I'm hypin my boy up, I suggest you do the same. Anyways, here's a dope ass exclusive episode, shot at the new Kixclusive store and it's DruYorkTV's first interview. So, next time you in new york, check out this dope store in SoHo.






For more info, check out DruYork

DRUYORKTV: EPISODE 3: PATRIOTISM VS. CAMARADERIE X TRAVELING THE WORLD

Check out DruYorkTV episode 3. Pretty cool stuff and personally, getting to hear my boy's thoughts is always a good look. With that being said, top 3 spots i'd like to visit:

1) Tokyo, Japan - Pretty much for the same reasons he mentioned and I feel like it'll be a great learning experience for me and what I want to do in life, and hopefully, shape, mold or take my business mind/intellect to the next level, and yes, I am very business minded.
2) Hawaii - Just a dope place to go hang out with family and friends.
3) Amsterdam - Yes, I don't smoke weed neither but I know it'll be one of the craziest experience of my life.

With all this being said, I would love to go to these places with my family and friends, alone out there aint a good look. Haha. Check out my boy's blog, druyork.com.

VIDEO CRAZY

KERI HILSON - I LIKE

TONI BRAXTON FT TREY SONGZ - SO YESTERDAY

FABOLOUS FT KOBE - IMMA DO IT

GYM CLASS HEROES - LIVE A LITTLE

OVERDOSE MARTIANS...

OFF THE WALL SESSIONS

BRITTANY BOSCO

Off The Wall Sessions Ep. 5 Brittany Bosco from OFF THE WALL SESSIONS on Vimeo.

MELANIE FIONA

Off The Wall Sessions Ep. 4 Melanie Fiona from OFF THE WALL SESSIONS on Vimeo.

COLIN MUNROE

Off The Wall Sessions - Ep. 3 Colin Munroe from OFF THE WALL SESSIONS on Vimeo.

I'm a huge fan of these sessions, they are really informative and I feel like it's a learning experience cause I get to understand why they make the music they make. Brittany Bosco's just came out today and i've never heard of her prior to this but I'm gon definitely check her out. Enjoy.

SPACE CHAIR PROJECT

Word is Toshiba actually sent this chair to space using a helium balloon. PRICELESS CREATIVITY AT ITS BEST.

KRIS VAN ASSCHE 2009 FALL/WINTER FOOTWEAR COLLECTION

Yup...step your kick game. Via Hypebeast

ARAABMUZIK!! MUST SEE!!

I've seen a few clips of this kid killin the MPC, this is definitely one of the dopest. Peep it.

TERRY URBAN - LADY STARDUST (DAVID BOWIE X LADY GAGA)

1. Intro
2. Let’s Just Dance (Ft. Colby O’Donnis)(Prod. by nVMe Remix)
3. Lady Gaga Intermission
4. Love Under Pressure (Ft. OnCue)(Prod. By Apple Juice Kid & 6th Sense)
5. Christopher Walken Intermission
6. Poker Tramp (Ft. Freebass808) (Prod. By Apple Juice Kid
7. Lady Gaga Intermission (Pt. 2)
8. Paparazzi People (Prod. By Double-O)
9. Outro
10. Let’s Just Dance (Ft. Colby O’Donnis)(Terry Urban & nVMe Remix)
11. Love Under Pressure (Ft. OnCue)(Terry Urban & Apple Juice Kid Remix)
12. Poker Tramp (Ft. Freebass808) (Terry Urban & Apple Juice Kid Remix)
13. Paparazzi People (Terry Urban & Double-O Remix)
14. Golden Love (Turbz Remix)

This project is crazy dope, been pumpin it since I downloaded it. Get in tuned martians. Download HERE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER GERALDINE GEORGES

For some reason, these caught my eyes.

60 MOMENTS: EMILIO ROJAS FT DONNELL RAWLINGS

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

Donnell Rawlings is a fool for this. Anyways, hope y'all downloaded Emilio Rojas' mixtape "The Natural"...it is seriously the business! Check it out, it's somewhere on this blog. Enjoy.

RELAPSE: REFILL' DROPS 12/21 AND RELAPSE 2 DROPS 2010

“I want to deliver more material for the fans this year like I originally planned” Eminem says. “Hopefully these tracks on The Refill will tide the fans over until we put out Relapse 2 next year”. Eminem has been busy in the studio creating even more new material since Relapse was released. “I got back in with Dre and then a few more producers, including Just Blaze, and went in a completely different direction which made me start from scratch. The new tracks started to sound very different than the tracks I originally intended to be on Relapse 2, but I still want the other stuff to be heard.”

Seven tracks that will be added to Relapse:
01. People Make Me
02. Taking My Ball
03. Insult To Injury
04. Outlet
05. Carrington Pool
06. Forever featuring Drake, Kanye West & Lil Wayne
07. Stainless Ego

Definitely looking forward to this!!

MAESTRO KNOWS NYC EDITION (JONATHAN MANNION)

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Jonathan Mannion) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro delivers once again and this is a dope episode, really innovating and inspiring stuff. Next week, I'm having a "Maestro Knows" week at priceless creativity and I'm going to post my favourite top 5 episodes. Should be really interesting and y'all might learn a thing or two. If you got a twitter account, make sure you check him out. Deuces!!

CROOKERS FT KELIS - NO SECURITY

Crookers were out here a month ago, I was busy so I didn't go peep em but I've been a fan since the "day n nite" remix. Anyways, peep their work.

LOUIS VUITTON - WINTER 2009 - SUNLIGHT SNEAKER

Simple huh! Nice!!

CORY GUNZ IS A BEAST...

One of these rich rappers needs to put his money behind dude and put him on, Cory is crazy with it.

TOYOTA HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE: BETTER TOGETHER

Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Sydney, Australia
Executive Creative Director: Steve Back
Creative Director: David Bowman
Art Director: Peter Galmes
Copywriter: John McKelvey
Agency Producer: Barbara Devlin
Production Company: Stink London
Director: Ne-o
Pretty dope...

CONSEQUENCE FT KANYE WEST, COMMON, KID CUDI, BIG SEAN AND JOHN LEGEND - WHATEVER YOU WANT REMIX

Grammy Family. Download HERE

VFX REEL: DAN SCHICK

Dan Schick Demo Reel 2009 from Dan Schick on Vimeo.

Dan Schick VFX Shot Breakdowns from Dan Schick on Vimeo.

MARTIANS, Y'ALL NEED TO PEEP THESE.

SCI-FI ILLUSTRATION

FIRE FIRE FIRE!! Via Kanye's blog