One of the featured singles off the soundtrack of Lebron James’ upcoming documentary, “More Than a Game” out tomorrow August 28th, 2009. The track is highlighted by a star-studded lineup of Kanye West, Eminem, Weezy and Drake. This record brings forth one of 2009’s most interesting collaborations. A final version is set to release on the same date as the movie release. Check it out. DRAKE FEATURING LIL' WAYNE, KANYE WEST & ENIMEM - FOREVER
Stussy’s newly re-launched website has just previewed its Fall 2009 Lookbook. The collection takes a slightly more formal tone than we’re perhaps used to and a adopts a university/education theme, with checked shirts dominating the line. The Lookbook shows the range to be both easy to wear and to match. The ad campaign for the collection uses only primary colours to create psychedelic, three-dimensional style imagery throughout that it is almost as impressive as the collection itself. Head over to Stussy for the complete range.
Incase you didn't know ETC Crew is family. Johnny Filter, Logic Al, Bonsai Bush & White Nite are at the top of the SA hip hop pyramid, so recognise. Check out this video, cats always comin' thru with sumthin fresh.
Fresh nu disco house (whatever you wanna call it) mix featuring DIMITRI FROM PARIS, JOEY NEGRO, TRUS'ME, JOHNNY CORPORATE, PEPE BRADOCK, ROY AYERS, YAZOO & more. I gets down.
The documentary Soul Power sheds light on the three day Kinshasa concert that was originally intended to be a companion to the infamous "Rumble In The Jungle".
The film features original 1974 concert footage of James Brown, B.B. King, The Spinners, Bill Withers, Miriam Makeba, The Crusaders, and more.
Stones Throw Podcast 50!!! Lootpack celabrates their 10th anniversary with this exclusive "mixtape" which was released as a promo. This is straight '99 ish from the OX. Madlib's beats were raw at this stage but anyways dope. Don't sleep on this.
Side A - Pieces of Sound Ill Psyche Move Female Request Line Tupperware Puppets Lost Art Styles, Crews, Flows, Beats Discipline 99
Side B - Pieces of Soundpieces Verbal Experiments Crate Diggin Likwit Fusion Weededed Long Awaited Speaker Smashin' Whenimondamic
Soundpieces was Lootpack's only album. The following year Madlib released his debut solo record, Quasimoto's The Unseen (Stones Throw - 2000), and Wildchild went solo with Secondary Protocol in 2001, proclaiming “Lootpack ain't broke up, ya'll.” We're still waiting for the next one. Madlib's father Otis Jackson Sr., would later release an album of their 1994 to '1997-era demos, The Lost Tapes.
Mishka NYCpresent their 2009 fall collection lookbook as the brand’s growth is fully witnessed through a series of well-taken photographs uncovering a Brooklyn meets Oregon camping trip theme. Unlike the graphic tees, the cut&sew range is ultimately much more subdued and offers a nice balance and aesthetic.
Designed for a club owner a while ago, the “45 Audio Station” by Chicago-based designer Christian Castro is a DJ table with an integrated vinyl case to rock the dance floor. The name “45″ has a dual meaning derived from the 45 record speed and the design’s resemblance to a handgun. The audio station is made of epoxy, concrete and steel, materials dictated by the design and a turntable’s operational requirement of no movement or vibration. The vertical element of the design is cast concrete connected to the horizontal element, which is made of molded foam. Both the vertical and horizontal elements are coated in glossy resin. The horizontal element is ridged and light, while the vertical element is heavy and immobile. The entire unit is bolted through the club floor.
The 15th anniversary of the Diesel-headed 55DSL has resulted in a series of different colalborations for the brand. Having seen Diesel and adidas partner up on a line of denim, 55DSL reaps the benefits of the relationship with this adidas Originals Nizza. The shoe’s simple canvas upper is adorned with trademark 55DSL colorways including blue and red with the package completed via a handful of different lace choices.
Undisputed is a motion-portrait look book showcasing select items from the Rocksmith Fall 2009 collection. This season’s line draws inspiration from the mood, primary color tones and experimental nature of Brooklyn in the 1990s. There’s no better setting to capture that nostalgia than the streets of Sunset Park, home of Brooklyn’s own NY Golden Gloves Champ William Shamar Whitt. The look book is directed by Lazlo, the man behind the entire Rocksmith video catalog. The soundtrack is produced by Brooklyn native and legendary producer Tumblin’ Dice.
Transforming her signature dot creations, Yayoi Kusama sees a new installation of her work being showcased at the COMME des GARCONGS concept space, entitled Six, within the brand’s Osaka, Japan flagship store. “Propagating Room” features a series of colorful dots projected throughout a variety of rooms, capturing the elegance of her designs through every inch.
DESIGNER DRUGS are on a remix rampage!!! psssss Yo listen up, catch me KID84 at ARCADE coming up Saturday August 22 at Mercury. It's gonna be rawkus yeah!
SERATO X STONES THROW Announcing Stones Throw’s collab with Serato Scratch Live: 2 discs, 2 slipmats, 8 tracks. The records are clear vinyl with Serato tones b/w exclusive Stones Throw tracks from Dam-Funk, Mayer Hawthorne, Guilty Simpson, Madlib, PB Wolf and others. Only 2000 of these will be made. This drops August 18, and pre-order is now available here: STONES THROW.COM