Stones Throw Updates

Madvillain.
The Box.



Some might say its sacrilege to revisit a classic album like Madvillainy. But Madlib’s never been one to respect convention. He makes joints like this for private listens, and once in a great while we get to let one of them out ...
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Madvillainy “2”
The Madlib Remix.


Digital release available now. For those that ain’t about no damn box ...
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Here's A Preview Of Boulder Holder
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PBW
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Nah, man, Stacy can’t go party tonight. She’s saving her energy.
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8 Parties
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8 Genres
1 VeeJay
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Dilla Ghost Doom.
Sniperlite.


Exclusive digital release, 99¢ x 3 tracks ...
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Parra x Stones Throw
Crystal Lite


new Stones Throw tees
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Announcing:
Madlib’s BBE album coming 9/30


WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip. Click for details & track list ...
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Madlib
Saturday Morning Remixes CD

Created a while back for vinyl, now in a bizarre CD package by a bizarre label called Le Smoke Disque ...
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Kevin Lyons x Stones Throw
10 Years, Lakers Edition


And more new Stones Throw tees
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Rare Nas Freestyle

As you all know, Nas is one of the most influential emcees in the whole rap game. With his colorful vocabulary and captivating flow, he always manages to paint a picture of life in Queensbridge. This video is a rare freestyle from 1993, possibly before or after his debut album ILLmatic. Its a possibilty that he spit this rhyme and turned into the classic track represent or, jus recycled the verse. Either way, this is still classic material. The only difference is towards the end when he realyy starts to spit verbal darts. Any way, enjoy this freestyle(?) form NYC's greatest emcee. (sorry HOV)

Converse X Santogold

My girl actually put me on to this commercial (Big Converse Fan). Its a Converse commercial featuring Santogold's song named "My Drive Thru". The song also includes Julian Casablancas and producer Pharrell Williams. Converse must have money OUT THE ASS to have a 2 and a half minute commercial airing on tv. PLUS they gotta pay the artists for supporting the Converse name.

Graffiti Video Cameo

Remember a while back when I posted about that interview with the chicks from London?
Yeah well she hit me back with some of the finished product. Theres another part of the video aside from this one. She sent it to MTV and will send me the video when they return it. Check It Out. I'm Psyched!!

2008 Rooftop Skate Jam

Last weekend, New Design High School in New York’s Lower East Side played host to the Roof Top Rampage Skateboard Showdown. Much like previous Billy Rohan and company initiated skate events including the King of Spring Skateboard Showdown, another strong turnout was on hand. The definitive highlight of the event was Luis Tolentino’s record breaking 45 inch ollie which in the process of setting a world record, also earned him a cool $800 bucks.

Don't Count Us Out Just Yet

For those that are following the NBA Finals check out my team going to work with the Celtics. First quarter was like a head-start for the Lakers with Kobe and Pau Gasol dropping buckets left and right. Celtics tried to come back, blah blah blah, lost, but did an okay job. The Lakers Ain't Done Yet!!

P.S. Derek Fisher is a good player and all but he continues to be everyones bitch. Getting crossed, falling for head fakes, and even taking numerous jumpshots to the face. Not saying it doesn't happen to all players...but...he just seems to be the league leader of gettin bitched.

Mark Morrison- Return of the Mack

need i say more?

Another Flashing Lights Video?

As we all know, Kanye is a fan of making multiple alternate videos to some of his singles (this guy got money to spend). Just Like The "Jesus Walks" trilogy, here spawns the third video for Kanye's latest single "Flashing Lights". The videos seem to be confusing but pleasing Kanye fans at the same time. I didn't cover the second video but its the most literal, sensible one. The first video with Rita G doing a slow motion act in nothing but some lingerie, directed by Spike Jonze, left me asking a million questions.

This third installment is more of a horror flick/mystery film with the classic unusual girl and the who-did-it? death after the lights cut back on. The song is supposed to describe the down side of fame and materialism. Its hard to see that judging by what the videos illustrate.

I might be the only one but everyday I'm becoming less and less a Kanye West fan. I used to follow his work a lot but now I think that the money is getting to his head. If you disagree then compare his old work to what he's putting out now. Before he was more about hood happenings, family, friends, and basically stuff goin on with him that I could relate to. Now-a-days he only cares about clothes, and material things. That Great confidence he used to have has turned into super cockyness......but I'm Just Sayin.

Yves Saint Laurent Dies At 71

(Yves Saint Laurent at a fashion presentation in Paris.)


Legendary French designer Yves Saint Laurent has died today in his Paris home after battling illness. There is virtually nothing about the way we dress or the way we shop now that was not a result of his 44-year career.

He created the wardrobe of the modern woman (the pea coat, the pants suit, the peasant blouse), opened our eyes to ethnic beauty and global style, and set us on a course toward the democratization of fashion, even as he elevated the rarefied haute couture to "the rank of art," as French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday.

Coming onto the scene at the age of 21, Saint Laurent would enjoy many years of great success. His death is a HUGE loss to the fashion industry, I don't even believe that the clothing will still be the same. Yves Saint Laurent was, and still is my favorite designer in upscale fashion.

R.I.P Y.S.L

Sorry Folks...

My PC is down (due to broken monitor), so I gotta use my girl's laptop. I only get enough time to check my email so sorry if you feel neglected. I should be back to posting or at least have a few new posts up this week. In the meanwhile Check This Out....



Patrick Ewing. One of my favorite ball players of all time. In my mind, one of the best who's ever played. A tribute to Patrick.

MM FOOD?

So I payed that new record store around my way another visit. They're pretty much used to seeing me there now. Was happy to find out that they had the Re-issue of MF DOOM'S album "MM..FOOD?". This shop is relieving my thirst for underground music. To better illustrate what's so special about the re-issue, I've accompanied this post with a video showing the complete package.....

Song: MF DOOM ft. COUNT BASS D - POTHOLDERS



The second Cd includes One hour footage of MF DOOM on the DRIVE Tour. Heres some of the footage of DOOM performing at B.B King's in New York City.



Go Get Your Copy!!

Ronald Jenkees

Musical Genius this man is! Ronald Jenkees, some guy I stumbled upon on the net, has got to be one of the most brilliant keyboardists I've heard from in a while. He has a style of first making his beats on FL Studio 7 (Formerly known as Fruity Loops) and then improvising on these beats using his keyboard. Maybe I'm exaggerating his skill, maybe he is that ill. You Decide.

Purchase Ronald Jenkees' Cd Here

The Foulness

here's a rare but classic Nas track ft Nature(before he hopped on Hov's nuts) from an old DJ Clue mixtape. if you listen closely you can see how much Nas influenced Nature's style. enjoy this foul shit....

Jay Love Japan!

A new record shop opened in my hood about last week or so, so me and my bro went to go see what type of music they had. I was shocked to find Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). But what i was more shocked to find was "Jay Love Japan", let alone Dilla music of any sort because around here, you're either 'gettin lite' or dick ridin Lil Wayne. It just so happened that the dude working in the shop was a big Jay Dee (J Dilla) fan. The album is short but sweet. Dilla continues to blur the line between DJ cutting and Beatmaking. As far as the Album title goes, I took it as him basically saying what most real artists who are overlooked by a US market due to lack of gimicks say. “Overseaes has more love” For whatever reason I think its fair to say he loved Japanese culture.

Here's A Short Vid For "Can't You See"



Tracklist:
1. JLJ Intro
2. Yesterday
3. Say It (Feat. Ta'Raach)
4. Oh Oh
5. First Time (Feat. Baatin)
6. In The Streets
7. Believe In God
8. Can't You See
9. Say It instrumental

Download It Below. And If You Like It, Make An Effort To Purchase It. Support J Dilla And His Music.
DOWNLOAD HERE!

I Know...

Artist: Jay-Z
Album: American Gangster

Watch It!