Monthly Archives: September 2009

New Music Watch: Thoth

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

So I’ve been working with my man Thoth for a few years now, but in the last year or so he’s really started to pick up steam. He’s been featured on producer Illmind’s Blaps, Rhymes, and Life 2 and BRL … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

Quite possibly the most you’ll take away from sitting on youtube for ten minutes. Spotted at LiveAboveMediocrity courtesy of the good fellows at Street Etiquette

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HERMÈS PARIS x WALLY present THE WHY 58 YACHT

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

One of the most amazing examples of design/architecture(if you want to call it that) that i’ve ever seen…real talk “WHY is the result of the joint-venture signed in June 2008 between Hermès and Wally, to develop a new type of … Continue reading →

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The Nas Syndrome: Relapse by Eminem

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

The Nas Syndrome examines a phenomenon in rap whereby superior rappers choose beats of dubious quality compared to their rapping ability. Some, like the column’s namesake, speak of the challenge of writing to “difficult” or “interesting” beats. Some don’t offer … Continue reading →

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Preach!

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

Shuffle is a wonderful thing. I hadn’t heard “On Earth As It Is” by Ras Kass in a while, so when it came on today I was forced to turn the volume way way up. Despite an arguable classic album … Continue reading →

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Blu x David Ellis

Posted on September 23, 2009 by
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Chromatose Closing Photos and Review

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

Nudashank Gallery’s most recent group show aptly entitled Chromotose, was a juried exhibition from a selection of 96 submissions by juror Erik Parker. The result was a diverse collection of works that were unified by their vivid approach to color. … Continue reading →

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Rap Rock, Done Right Pt. II

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

This post should probably be accompanied by a giant question mark. I don’t know why this appears to be the year of rappers deciding to become rockstars. Maybe it’s Wayne’s fault. But you know what, I doubt Onyx really gives … Continue reading →

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Tarantino’s First

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

Although the film was feature length, the final reel was destroyed in a lab fire… Here is what survived. 

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Johnathan Horowitz Tour, Exhibition and New Video at PS1

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

Last Sunday, I was over at PS1 in the afternoon during a window of recovery in my ailment that serendipitously coincided with a guided tour by the artist Johnathan Horowitz of his own work. The intensity and tough wit of … Continue reading →

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