Packer Shoes x Reebok ‘Nique’ Pump Omni Zone | Release Information
Last year, Packer Shoes released what many believed to be the standout model from the Pump 20 campaign. Their model honored Dominique Wilkins, who never received his own signature shoe (how is that possible?). Freshness was on hand for last year’s festivities, and we later got an in-depth look at the boutique with a well-rounded feature … READ MORE
Air Jordan XIII (13) Retro and Air Jordan I (1) Anodized – Altitude Green Collection
We just showed you the revised lineup for Jordan Brand’s exciting holiday roll out. A standout tandem, with obvious aesthetic connections yet separated by many years is these pairs of altitude green interpretations of the Air Jordan 1 anodized and Air Jordan XIII (13). The Air Jordan XIII (13) Retro hasn’t seen the light of day … READ MORE
Kanye West featuring Talib Kweli and Consequence – Chain Heavy
This week’s G.O.O.D. Fridays release is a backpacker’s dream. With a beat by Q-Tip and two verses by Mr. West followed by verses from Kweli and Consequence, this track has its roots in the underground. With a warbled synth sample and old school-styled chorus, the MCs bring their top-notch lyrics. This is yet another work that … READ MORE
Jay-Z Announces Jay Electronica Signing to Roc Nation | Video
Roc Nation is slowly amassing a group of young artists (including Wale, who we interviewed last year, and J. Cole) in attempt to bring lesser-known talent and high powered production together. With Just Blaze proving the soundscape for many of Jay Electronica’s later tracks, it’s no surprise that Roc Nation is the place where the exciting … READ MORE
J. Cole – Friday Night Lights Mixtape
J. Cole, on the strength of just a few singles and many more guest spots, is catapulting himself into the conversation of the best new MCs. Last week’s G.O.O.D. music release, “Looking for Trouble,” appears here, along with other tracks featuring the likes of Drake, and Wale. But, considering the collaborative nature of today’s mixtape game, … READ MORE
Nike Blazer Mid – Winter Boot Pack
Continuing the trend of releasing classic models in more rugged, weather-ready materials, the Blazer get a renovation. With metal eyelets and thick laces reminiscent of those on a hiking boot, a black and white model of the minimally-styled high top also features thick leather that should repel the elements. Having already been re-interpreted into an ACG … READ MORE
Reebok OXT Pump Mid – Olive – Black – Grape – Paprika
As the temperatures plummet, winter-ready shoes have begun to show up and hit hard. Jordan Brand winterized the Spiz’ike, New Balance has thinsulate models ready for the grind, and now Reebok joins the fray with an outdoor OXT Pump mid. Like many storied ACG models from Nike, the color palate pits aggressive and earth-toned colors together … READ MORE
Fresh Music: Mark Ronson
Years ago, on East Village Radio, Mark Ronson‘s Authentic Sh** radio show, he featured a guest who had just gotten tatted up and said she was quite lightheaded from blood-loss. Ronson asked her to sing anyway, so she grabbed the mic and proceeded to belt out an acoustic marvel. She may not have been in her … READ MORE
Kanye West feat. Pete Rock, Charlie Wilson, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, and Curtis Mayfield – The Joy
Few names scream “hip-hop” as loudly as Pete Rock, who in interviews said that he was thrilled that he was chosen to produce two tracks on the forthcoming from Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. It’s not yet clear if this track will be on the album, yet this has throwback written all over it, with … READ MORE
Replay – ‘We Can Do it Now’ – Common, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, No I.D.
In collaboration with season 3 of Replay on Fox Sports Net, this new track features some of the finest in music (all of whom whom hail from Chicago)–Common, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson–with a track called “We Can do it Now,” produced by No I.D. A blues guitar sample leads into a staccato drum loop and military … READ MORE
