This song dropped yesterday, didn't play it until this morning and now I cannot stop playing it. No idea about the placement of this song but it (to me anyway) is something special. Wiz Khalifa is really doing a lot on hooks these days, not to say I wasn't listening a while ago. The beat is retarded as well. And yes, another Taylor Gang/JETS related post. Sue me. Listen below.
Almost all high street stores are now selling faux fur jackets, in the store I work in, they also sell these 'fur jackets'. Because of this I have seen how people can try on the ghastly things, and start swanning around or strutting their stuff as if they are modelling the Emperor's New Clothes. In reality, they are just wearing German Shepherd but seem to think they are decked in the finest of Chinchillas.
Now I am not a member of PETA, nor am I an animal lover, my typical West-African diet does not allow me to be one, its a Thursday so I am just sharing my thoughts. Wearing a faux fur coat is cool, but a one that drapes to floor like the one that got Frank Lucas (American Gangster) in trouble or one with bristling with whiskers is a no-no.
Capes
These I am actually cool with, I can respect a woman in a nice cape. Its just that I am concerned to as how far can the Dr Who obsession go? I have even seen tweed blazers coming into play a lot more recently, and even riding boots (No Yeo Valley). I am just saying lets not overdo it ladies, and in this increasingly unisex world we live in, we now have men's jeggings, and open-toed sandals, mandals. I just don't want to see no men or women head to toe in the Good Doctor's gear, hanging around telephone boxes and trying to communicate with Daleks.
Note to manufacturers, not everyone should try their hand at certain clothes, if you pop into ASDA for grapes and walk out with a fur coat, that is not correct.
Shouts to Beezy on this one. What do you think, have any thoughts on capes or 'faux fur'?
Last Friday, there was another G-Shock Session held at the G-Shock Store in Brick Lane. In conjunction with the Casio brand, VA-G (Visual Artistic Garments) displayed a limited number of collaborative pieces on the night. Artists and DJs on the night included the likes of Wretch 32, Cherri V, Marcus Nasty and Random Impulse. Video footage shot by Henry Houdini.
For ages I've been after a snapback and I've always had a soft spot for London street brand 'Trapstar'. When i showed my brother ItsNate of Itstheleak (make sure you check that blog) that I was after a snap back he told me to get a Raiders starter cap, I just never got round to purchasing it.
Call me lucky but Trapstar have remade the Raiders starter cap with their own spin on it, which is to be released on the 26th. Although it's not conventional for the current weather I'm still going to pick it up, I guess I'm getting the best of both worlds here!
The other night, French high fashion house Hermes, hosted a launch party in the celebration of their campaign J'aime Mon Carre, which translates into 'I Love My Scarf' coming to East and West London. In East London at the Rochelle School of Arts, from the 18th to 21st November. In West London, the festivities will begin on Ledbury Road from the 25th November onwards.
Myself and some of the other Likely Lads, were present at the launch party. There were scarves elaborately placed everywhere, over tables, hanging from the walls, you name it, it was done. War Paint, an experimental rock group from LA, provided the evening's entertainment and there were delightful fancy fingerfoods on hand and as well as free drinks. Good times were had, photos below.
In the past week, it was made public that rapper Jay Electronica has signed to Roc Nation. This might not jump out as you read, but I aim to explain and help you understand what is going on and why I have selected this story as the topic of my Thursday Thought.
Jay Electronica was is an undeground artist hailing from New Orleans, building a buzz and demanding attention from the mainstream hip hop community as well as purists after dropping underground gems such as "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit C". Below is the much-talked about "Exhibit A".
Fans and critics alike have been singing his praises and annointed him as the next "God MC" and have placed the burden of him to restore Hip-Hop back to a "healthy" state for some, maybe back to the days of ATCQ (A Tribe Called Quest) or something similar to The Roots or Mos Def. As a result the buzz Jay Electronica has built for himself, it was only a matter of time before the majors came fishing for his signatures. Big names such as Nas, T.I. and Diddy all asked where he was going to make his recording home, and when he would drop his mainsteam debut LP. Keeping many in the dark for almost a year now he has just signed to Roc Nation as I mentioned before.
This may have raised a few eyebrows, as it did it to mine. I've asked myself on many occasions was it the right move, as labels ultimately hold the cards and tend to interfere with artists work too much. Thus not showing the true colours of the artist but showing that they can make what will sell at the current time.
Jay Eletronica also was good friends with Mr Carter's former partner in crime, Dame Dash. Jay Elec has been found at DD172 on many occasions, and has recorded with several DD172 artists such as Mos Def and Curren$y. What will Dame make of this move? Respect his friend's business acumen or see this as an act of betrayal?
Amanda Diva, Dame, Curren$y and Jay Elec back in the gold ol' days.
Also I asked myself him working under Jay-Z would he flourish as an artist as the current roster boasts J. Cole as well as Willow Smith both acts in which I believe his time will be dedicated to, to add insult to injury while Jay-Z was the head of Def-Jam some may argue his time in that position was not utilised correctly. That being said, some may argue that him signing to Roc Nation will introduce him to a whole new audience, however his die hard fans will hope that he does not become consumed of the idea of chasing platinum selling albums but rather focusing on making a classic LP.
Recently to hit the net is a track that features Jay Electronica, Mr Carter, The-Dream and Charlotte Gainsbourg called "The Shiny Suit Theory".
When I first heard this I had to shout my brother Kwarmz just to make sure he has heard what I had just listened to, if this is a product of what is to come then all Jay Electronica fans have nothing to worry about as the chemistry shown on the track is nice.
What do you think about Jay Elec's decision?
Stay tuned for next week's Thursday Thought with Kwarmz.
If you have been keeping up with this blog for a while, following me on Twitter or have me as a BBM contact, you would know I have been going on about this album for way toolong. I tried to order the album in the past (twice) and could be only satisfied with the physical copy. My HNW brother Dante, surprised me with this the other day, when he rolled to my house and presented me with this gift. Much love. I had to commemorate this special occasion.
Nike Sportswear recently held an event at 1948, in celebration of a new series of the Destroyer Jacket. On display, were previous jackets from older collections, work by the likes of Mike Cavendish x Duffy and I Have Pop to name a few names. There was free booze, a boxing ring, for some surreal boxing match with two female boxers. It wasn't weird because the brawlers were females but because it had just followed a mental moshpit in the ring, minutes before. Ohio native, Stalley performed as well. Nate and Blackstar were in attendance with me on this occasion.
From next week, you can expect a brand new weekly feature, Thursday Thoughts. Myself and the boy Dantz at HNW, will be expressing our opinions on a variety of topics. We will take alternate turns, so I will start next week and then Dante the following week, and so forth and so on.
My good friend sorry my motherfucking homeboy, Mister Lego, is holding his own exhibition later on in the month. The Firm is presenting the exhibition which will run from the 18th November to the 4th December.
A multi-talented designer, with a sinister sense of humour and an intricate style, the exhibition will allow you to delve further into the mind of Mister Lego.
Private View: Thursday November 18th
Location: The C.A.M.P. 70-74 City Road, London, EC1Y 2BJ
As of recent times, I've been quite busy doing nothing out of the ordinary but just doing me, this mainly consists of being the poster boy for the "Corporate Monkey" 2010 Autumn/Winter collection. I haven't been strutting down no cat walk, just running across the shop floor back forth in order to raise those funds at some unsociable hours. Trust me it's peak!
Apart from that I've picked up Call of Duty: Black Ops I didn't queue up at midnight though. My place of employment had me ready to clock in at the early hours of the morning, so any thoughts of queueing up had to be abandoned. I've been playing for a few hours, already addicted and I haven't even gone online yet. I'm still getting preping myself for all the sharp shooting, abuse and banter that comes with it.
Currently Friday seems so far away but with that said, J Cole's album seems much further with no release date in sight. All fans like myself must sit and wait patiently, until then he has a mixtape dropping this Friday called "Friday Night Lights". If the new tape is like "The Warm Up", then we will all be nice.
I'm also feeling the new Ruff Sqwad video called "Champion", it takes me back to days of Anna and De Ja 92.3 FM, Mondays 4-6, minus a few man but none the less it still has that Ruff Sqwad vibe to it.
Anyway as today comes to an end, it is essential that I try catch up on some sleep, as when the sun rises so do I, to reclaim the title of corporate monkey. On that note I would like to state that I do have papers and the right to be in this country.
I was going through my computer and my phone the other day, and thought these pics needed to be shared with others. A lot of them I thought I had deleted it, so I was pleasantly surprised to still see them. Warning: Some of these pictures are completely random.
Looks like someone just came home.
2 Peas In A Pod- Classic, I had to stay behind and capture the moment.
Lazy Journalism. He actually is 29, but The Sun thought as he is Nigerian.... well you know the rest.
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Midget sized bottle of Dettol. If life is rough, and you cannot get access to pills, graze your knee,pour the whole bottle on the cut and you might do some serious damage.
Rise And Grind. I understand the need to advertise, but a little compassion
here would not have gone amiss. The poor guy only had a t-shirt and some headphones in his ear. I hope whatever music he was listening to that day, was real motivational.
Shitto, I was not bored at the time. I had to verify something with my brother.
Suarez. Full time striker, part time goalkeeper. If this guy ever happens to get lost in Ghana or North London, it will be a wrap for him.
Lyon's Miralem Pjanic. The 20 year old is one of the most technically gifted players in European football right now. Mark my words. He WILL be a worldwide superstar in years to come.
Young Money's Tyga is back with the release of his latest mixtape, 'Well Done'. Tyga has been doing his thing lately, spazzing over famous beats, touring all over the place, he is due to come back to Europe in January, and scoring a #14 position on the Billboard Hot 100 off a mixtape record, 'Deuces'.
This mixtape mostly consists of freestyles on popular beats, but one of the highlights for me, is the track below, with his new best friend Chris Brown, on 'Wonder Woman'. Chris killed the hook and then some. Talented rapper, witty lines and a real nice flow, check out the tape some time.
My favourite brand of all time, Lacoste, (check this blog's first post) have come up with a fresh and innovative way of reworking some of their most signature sneakers. Mr Renè Lacoste, created the world-famous L.12.12 polo shirt, back in 1933. Now Lacoste have teamed with 12 collaborators from different fields and industries to help bring some new and exciting design ideas to life. Record label Stones Throw have been tapped up, as well as retail giant, i-d Magazine and Japanese high fashion desinger, Ato, this gives you an idea on the variety of brands working together with the company. Lastly, the entire rage will be (smartly) available on 12/12, December 12.
Below, are just some of the trainers available from the 12 Legends range.
Visual for G.O.O.D. Music Artist, Big Sean and the track off his Finally Famous Vol.3 mixtape, featuring Chiddy Bang. Nice video, some cool effects by the folks over at illRoots. My little sister put me on to Sean like a year and a half ago, and in that time he has come a long way. On this track, Sean displays some clever lines and some nice melodies. Chiddy does his thing as well.
My HNW brother, Dante, might be just be busting his favourite dance move, the Stanky Legg right about now. For his wildest dreams have come true, Gucci have made 3D glasses. Not that he will not care too much about the 3D experience, but more so relieved whenever he is at the cinema, he will not need to take off his glasses, and others will envious be in their geeky big 3D spectacles. At the moment, only available from American stores, I have already joined the mailing list, the moment UK stockists get their hands on them, I will be getting asked for online verification. One man's rubbish is another man's treasure.
