Monday, July 27, 2009

Massive Monkees on 'America's Best Dance Crew'

It's official...everyone's favorite 206 dance crew will soon be America's Best. Be sure to tune in for the premier on Sunday August 9th on MTV, and vote for our home town representatives.

WE DA BESSSSSSSSS

Thursday, July 23, 2009

No Swoosh? No Problem.



Finally Reebok is starting to match its dope retro sneaks with some reasonable coloways. These 'Reverse Jams' are part of the Yucatin collection, which consists of some subtle colors and quality leather that might actually match something in your wardrobe! What a novel idea...

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The Brazil Issue

The newest issue of the best magazine the world has ever seen features a long overdue dedication to one of my favorite countries, musically speaking. Brazil.

Brazil has produced some of the most original, funkiest and dancable music that has ever entered my eardrums, yet has wholeheartedly refused to sell out it roots. Every new genre it produces or adopts (Samba, Bossa Nova, Kumbia, ect) has a very native Brazilian feel and jive to it. It is such a loving sound. Lovers of fun, sun, parties, beautiful women, bikinis, and all things deemed exotic and tropical...their music is full of the love of life.

The "Brazil Issue" features Gilberto Gil & Airto Moreira as coverboys and should be required reading for all lovers of music.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Real Recognize Real

I know this is a MAJOR late pass, but given the re-release of the AM1's this is a good time to make sure you have all seen this. The video is of Tinker Hatfield more or less the father of the contemporary shoe game, and how he found the inspiration to design a shoe with a hole in it. Check this video its been one of my favorite for the last few years.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Stay Classy JB

The rumors are starting to confirm that Jordan Brand will celebrate their 25th anniversary by re-releasing all Jordan's 1-23 in all white. I'm not a big fan of Jordans overall, but this idea I can get behined.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Thursday, July 9, 2009

KRS-One & Buckshot - Robot

We already wore those pants, that hat and that shirt...so do YOU man, if that works!

THIS IS ABSOLUTE FIRE. Cannot wait to pick up this album.



Sorry Jay, they got em much harder with this cut.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

One Last Tribute

I know this will be the umpteenth Jacko tribute we've posted, but shammon it's Michael. This ones from Stones Throw legend and owner Peanut Butter Wolf. Enjoy...

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3

Feelin' So Gigantic


This is going to be the 206 album of the year. I have had the pleasure of performing alongside these distinguished gentlemen a few times, and have heard the album in its entirety. IT IS REALLY GOOD.

They are currently holding down the top spot on KEXP in the local music spins and hip hop spins categories, and should be taking over your music playing device immediately.

COP. THAT. SHIT.

Grynch - Chemistry EP

1. Right Now
2. Chemistry (Feat. One Be Lo)
3. Doin' Too Much
4. You Know Me (Feat. RA Scion)
5. My Volvo
6. Time
7. A Dream Undeferred
8. Smoke And Mirrors (Feat. Tunji & Geologic)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Friday, July 3, 2009

Backyard BBQ Vol. 3

These mixtapes are engineered to the exact specifications of beer drinkers, sunbathers and bbqers everywhere. Go get it...just click on the artwork



Track List:

1. Intro
2. Orgone - Do Your Thing
3. Barrington Levy - Tomorrow is Another Day
4. DJ Quik -Bomb Budd II
5. Augustus Pablo - El Rockers Chapter 2
6. Stereo MCs - Breeze
7. Cee-Lo - One for the Road Break
8. Musical Youth - Pass the Dutchie (Proof Edit)
9. The Isley Brothers - Footsteps in the dark (
10. Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra - Clint Eastwood
11. Funk Factory - Rien Ne Va Plus (Proof Edit)
12. Isaac Hayes - Joy (Proof Edit)
13. Nicolay and Kay - The Gunshot
14. Wyclef ft. Lauryn Hill - Guantanamera
15. Rasputin's Stash - Mr. Cool
16. Edwin Starr & War - Easin' In
17. Budos Band - King Charles
18. Dj Jazzy Jeff ft. Twon Gabz - Hip Hop
19. Camp Lo - Park Joint
20. Digable Planets - Pacifics
21. DJ Cam - Rebirth of Cool
22. Ben E. King - Street Tough
23. Love Unlimited Orchestra - Midnight Groove
24. Tribe Called Quest - Left My Wallet in El Segundo (Fatboy Slim Remix)
25. DJ Vadim ft. Juice Lee - That Life
26. DVDA - Porn Groove
27. The Bamboos ft. Tyra Hammond - Head in the Clouds
28. Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band - A Special Morning
29. Bonobo ft. Bajka - Walk in the Sky
30. J-Boogie - Dirty
31. James Brown - Mind Power (Proof Edit)
32. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
33. Quantic ft. Ohmega Watts - Ticket to Know Where
34. Quantic Soul Orchestra - Super 8 Part 1
35. Willie Bobo - Fried Neckbones and Some Home Fries (Dan the Automator Remix)
36. Raphael Saadiq - 100 Yard Dash