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I cant get enough of NIKE.  Everything is always so spot-on.  Colors, cuts, quality, print.  Too awesome.  Just look at the quality of the stitching on the ‘30′, insane.

As previously reported, the collaborative Nike Air Force 1 Hi Supreme “EAST” NYC Edition will be dropping tomorrow with a banging party DJed by none other than DJ Clark Kent himself at 21 Mercer. Since there is no way Nike and DJ Clark Kent would let the kick go without the matching outfit it deserves, the collaboration also features a line-up of apparel including a AW77 hoodie and NSW tee. By interpreting New York City through a basketball lens, the duo invented a team complete with mascot and name for the collection. Team Warriors from New York City will be sporting an ultra comfy grey AW77 hoodie in official team colorways of green and orange. A large chenille patch of “E” representing the East and green diagonal stripes work down the sleeves (matching in the lining!) to keep your team spirits up. As for the tee,  check orange stripes down the entire back and of course, “Warriors” on the chest with the football mascot looking fierce. Check out the collection and remember to drop by 21 Mercer tomorrow night to rally for the team!

Nike x DJ Clark Kent – Nike Air Force 1 HI Supreme “EAST” NYC Edition Release Party

Event Date: November 25th (Wednesday) | 8pm-10pm

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I see like 2 or 3 bags that would make a great substitute for my backpack i use to go to the outdoor fresh food market. COOL.

While many labels rally and attempt to live up to the standards of design meets uncompromising quality, few are actually able to achieve those golden standards and convince people that their items are worthy of that plastic swipe. Japan’s urban-styled bag maker, Master-Piece (MSPC) is one of the few who do manage to reach and surpass those standards of production with relevant design and durability. Working with interesting designs and materials, Master-Piece’s collection that just dropped at oki-ni is a great balance of color for those who want it, and classic subtlety in black and white. Some fun twists in terms of silhouette and shape includes a roomy canvas tote which can also be used a rucksack. The aforementioned bag is lined in a lasting yellow PVC with contrasting purple nylon straps and black leather padded bottom. Of course, for all your transportation needs, MSPC purveys a wide range of bags running from backpacks to camera holders, from messenger bags to waist packs. Check out the collection and do invest in a wonderful piece from MSPC if you are still searching for the perfect pack– these easily to use and style packs are likely to last a lifetime in terms of both style and quality.

via Master-Piece (MSPC) | Available Now | FRESHNESS | Sneakers, Streetwear, Men’s Fashion, Gadgets and More.

Antenna Winter 2010 Issue

You know Antenna is your favorite magazine. Even Dallas Penn likes it. Antenna’s Winter ‘09/’10 issue is here. Dude on the cover is Rob McElhenney from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (insert Beanie Sigel zinger, here), but you only care about the gear inside the book anyway. Click on pic for bigger image. Props to Kaity.

Below Antenna x High Snobiety interviewed Paul Rodriguez a little while back.

Precise, concise and witty commentary from the good J Smooth over at The Ill Doctrine regarding all the beef shammery. Beans is on disgruntled mailroom worker status. 50 Cent is talking in circles. And Jay “I eat quail” Z pretty much wins by default.

To quote Mos Def, “Beef don’t come with a radio edit.”

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I have been living without a refrigerator for two weeks now and I have one more week to go.  It’s been a lesson in eating what’s fresh and buying in moderation so there are no leftovers.

Breakfast:  instant oatmeal + hot water, stir it up and enjoy
Lunch:  set lunch at Tuk Tuk Thai, HK$52 for soup, drink and main course, what a bargain!
Snack:  one apple or banana
Dinner:  fresh veggies over steamed rice

As the autumn weather turns into winter in Hong Kong, I have really loved walking around the local markets of the city.  Fresh produce and fresh fruits, all the things you can’t really find in a grocery store that’s all wrapped up in plastic wrap or cartons.  The only issue is finding the time to enjoy the walk, to smell produce and to put them all together in a delicious meal.

Movie to watch for this week: <<What Dreams May Come>> starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding Jr.

This weekend me and Bello went down to Malmö again.. I worked in the studio togheter with Ali Payami and finished some new songs we’ve been workin on.

Payami and Bello in the zone..

On wednesday I have a show at the premier of the club “Red Carpet” at Victoria. Its payday and the perfect way to celebrate in the middle of the week..!

Red Carpet at Victoria

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Carhartt, long known for its rugged gear and thus the choice clothing for construction workers and 90’s era, NYC rappers. Vestax, for years the go to option for pro quality DJ mixers, and turntables too.

These two companies aren’t exactly screaming synergy but nevertheless they have combined forces to drop a Carhartt branded Handy Trax portable turntable. It’s being sold via Slam Jam, so get your euros together. Vinyl forever.  [Peeped at High Snobiety]

"I'm so appalled like I'm chillin' with The Beatles"

The title is a little misleading, cause this is only new to us.

And no, this is not from Kanye’s 5th album, although it’s dope enough to be.

MP3: Kanye West – I’m So Appalled

KANYE, WHEN ARE WE GETTIN THE FIFTH ALBUM?!?

Red is back.
Not the biggest inovation in terms of logos an caps…but I’d  buy it. And there are more models that some of you may find fresh.

Check the other models here. Buy here.

Hello beauties!

Genius.

Incredible.

Also on the NBA 2K10 soundtrack.

December 8th.

i have found my fashion match with STRUMMER.

I have always been considered to be a conservative chick, but i love to mix it up…but then, not really… (unless we’re talking about sequins of course!)

but this is my ideal style of dress, and I am making my declaration today! Simple, Casual, Me… When things get dark I’m gonna go bright and airy…enough punk… its time for peace and harmony…it’s time for rebirth.

random: gosh this post makes me crave banana bread…

“I used to drive the Honda til it ran out of gas/Now I’ma push the E, til I it out of class…”

More evidence why anyone saying Hip-Hop is kaput is legitimate jackass material. Pac Div drops a dual video for the buttery “Whiplash” and the profound “Young Black Male,” both off that Church League Champs mixtape. One of the best of the year, you blew it the MP3 files didn’t make your playlist.

A legit source told me a few weeks back that Like, Mibbs and BeYoung were recently in the lab with the Neptunes and the records came out dope. Hopefully.

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So the Rik Cordero directed video for Clipse’s “Popular Demand (Popeyes)” finally dropped. It’s above and the rest of the videos, so far, from Til the Casket Drops are below. December 8, third times the charm, right?

Clipse “Doorman”

Clipse f/ Rick Ross “I’m Good Remix”

Clipse “I’m Good”

Clipse f/ Kanye West “Kinda Like a Big Deal”

Check the 11’s.

The Audacity of Dope.

Looks like the Clipse got a nice video budget. “Doorman” video directed by IllusiveMedia.

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Video: Clipse Talk Play Cloths [Nah Right]

You already know. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, top 5 Hip-Hop album for ‘09, easy. [Courtesy of OnSmash]

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My mixtape “A Woman of Few Words” has only been out for two days and the response has been amazing! Im every so grateful to everyone whos become a member of this blog, made comments about me and most of all taking the time to listen to my music, it really means alot!

Big up to the producers Ade-prductions and Aril Oscarsson, Dj Jesaja for the instrumental beats and Andreas “Mastah-L” Larsson for mixing the whole tape.
I also want to thank Janne Karlsson for letting me record in Kalle Bahs Studio and Vito Eme.

Duncan Mukada, Pari Damani and off course the lovley Marguerite Seger, thank you for the video and mixtape cover!

My heart goes out to Fantabolous Music for letting me be a part of their family and grow into my own. Youve given me the strenght and inspired me to be creative!

Lazee, Qhris, Grahn and Bello – nothing but love, ALWAYS!

So if your excited about Beldina now, you just have to be patient and wait a little more.. By giving you this mixtape for free download Im letting you into my world – welcome!

A Woman Of Few Words says >>

“I never speak my mind, but I always speak my heart“

Click on the cover to download the mixtape

Despite the savvy approach consumers follow when shopping for the freshest fruits and vegetables at their favorite stores, most of them don’t apply that same discerning eye once they reach the coffee aisle. When it comes to coffee, freshness does matter. Coffee is an agricultural crop whose spectacular flavors and aromas fade over time. Since most of the retail coffee sold in this country is stale, being mindful of which packaging will guarantee the freshest coffee is essential to achieving a perfect cup. The obvious first choice is to buy directly from a reputable specialty coffee roaster. If that isn’t possible, here are some things you should know.

Coffee packaged with a commitment to freshness is easy to spot. Its packaging is specifically designed to protect coffee from the elements that stale it. Coffee is highly perishable and contains more chemical properties (800+) and volatiles than any other beverage. Fresh-roasted coffee not only degrades from exposure to oxygen, light, heat, and moisture—it also releases three times its volume as carbon dioxide gas after leaving the roaster. Although this gas briefly extends the shelf life of whole bean coffee, it also limits proper storage and packaging options.

Whole bean coffee exposed to air and light, as in a glass or a plastic bin, will remain relatively fresh for several days since the escaping gas temporarily serves as insulation. After that time, the beans begin to stale. Unless product turnover is brisk, bin-stored coffee will be stale at the time of purchase more often than not. Coffee sold in a can, a brick package, or other totally airtight container has already staled. Airtight packaging would explode from the pressure of carbon dioxide emitted by just-roasted beans. So, coffee is typically ground and allowed to “degas” for 24 hours, which renders it partially stale prior to packaging. And what about that “burst of aroma” released from a just-opened airtight container? That doesn’t signify fresh coffee. It is simply a coffee’s last gasp of carbon dioxide gas. Since coffee storage and packaging methods frequently compromise freshness, the vast majority of Americans drink stale, bland coffee.

This brings us to the next best thing to coffee purchased fresh from the roaster: coffee packaged in a one-way (degassing) valve bag. Designed in the late 1960s by an Italian engineer, a one-way valve embedded within the wall of an oxygen-resistant, foil-lined bag permits carbon dioxide gas to escape roasted beans while preventing oxygen from entering. The one-way valve bag is then sealed. Coffee packaged in this manner, and left unopened, will taste virtually identical in freshness to coffee obtained directly from the roaster for nearly three months.

The smart consumer should demand freshness as it is one of the primary elements that sets specialty coffee apart from the rest. The one-way valve bag represents the very best packaging option currently available to maintain the integrity of great arabica coffee. Coffee drinkers who insist on fresh coffee benefit tremendously. It is not difficult to appreciate the difference in aromatic quality, flavor, and sweetness that comes as a result of coffee that was roasted and packaged with a commitment to quality.