Beautiful Lie

.. really hyped for this album:

The second of ten videos that will eventually make up Ryan Leslie's "Les Is More" visual album. Enjoy.

supply / demand

.. but you can fight for it.

Canby / Pendleton

.. created from earth's raw materials; come amazing final products:

Shwood has joined forces with fellow Oregon-based company Pendleton Woolen Mills and has crafted up some of the most detailed, wooden sunglasses on the planet.  The limited edition run of Shwood’s “Canby” frames are carved from Oregon-grown cherry wood.  The frames feature laser engraved arms that are embellished with Pendleton’s iconic “Chief Joseph” pattern. Taking the collaboration a step further, Pendleton manufactured a matching carrying pouch woven from a limited batch of wool, exclusive to the project. With both companies dedicated to domestic manufacturing, the project pays tribute to the state of Oregon & the heritage manufacturing techniques that make the products great. Look out for these:

i VONT

.. ridiculous conversational piece

amazing craftsmanship / detail

The limited edition Shwood Canby / Pedleton frames will run you for a cool $210, but in my opinion, are worth it for such a nice pair of high-quality shades. Check out more from Shwood on the link below:

Source: (Shwood)

trial & error:

authenticity

freckles are unique: i dig that.

she has a nice pair.. (of eyes). duh.

Politics, Justice & Ellie Goulding.

.. through music, artists preach ..

It has been something that has gone on for generations now, and with the latest offering from the highly acclaimed Chi-town rapper, Lupe Fiasco, provides just that. In recent months, Lupe Fiasco has been outspoken about a variety of issues that are plaguing the world, and most notably, the United States. 'Friend of the People,' goes deeper into these topics, touching on issues ranging from politics to Wall Street, justice & war.  Through each line, each verse, and each song, Lupe uses his wordsmith wizardry to employ metaphors, similes, & social consciousness with his rhymes. In typical fashion, he chose to lay down this material over an eclectic range of catchy beats, taking samples from artists like Ellie Goulding, Justice, Skrillex & M83. Stay relevant, download the latest from Lupe Fiasco:

Lupe Fiasco - Lightwork (featuring Ellie Golding):

Lupe Fiasco - End of the World (sampling M83's 'Midnight'):

Download: Lupe Fiasco - Friend of the People

#SUPERDOPE

passion.

                                    .. cute-ness

this is your life ...

.. make every second count.

2 is always better than 1

eye .. 

.. love ..

.. this

creatively dreaming.

A lonely desk toy longs for escape from the dark confines of the office, so he takes a cross country road trip to the Pacific Coast the only way he can ..

Produced by Tom Jenkins

.. i love creativity: long live animation

grudges.

^ .. life is too short.

TikTok+LunaTik

After the Steve Jobs unveiled the 6th generation multi-touch iPod Nano, it only became a matter of time before a company would jump on the bandwagon to develop straps & bands to create a high-tech, time piece.




 For years, watch companies have been trying to create interchangeable watch faces that provide a stylish-aesthetically pleasing design, while having the ability to be changed or manipulated, all at a fair price point. Enter, MNML, an innovative start-up company which creates iconic, disruptive, & brand building products. With the advancement of technology, innovation by Apple, MNML has gone ahead and created a unique secondary market for iPod Nano watches. The company has designed two distinct watch bands, TikTok & LunaTik which seemingly leverage that same inspiration & attention to detail that has made Apple a stand out, premium product.
See what they're all about: 

The TikTok is a simple snap-in design that allows the user to quickly & securely snap the iPod Nano in & out of the wrist dock. The LunaTik on the other hand, is a premium-permanent conversion kit designed for those wanting to dedicate their Nano primarily as a wrist watch. Additionally, MNML has recently created a high-quality, metal band called the Lynk. The Lynk is available two tones, black & silver, and features an anodized aluminum band with a full butterfly clasp, that is a solid, yet substantial upgraded from the TikTok’s silicone strap. Check out some of MNML’s products below, prices range anywhere from $39.95-$139.95 respectively:

LunaTik (above) TikTok (below)

LunaTik Lynk Blackout

LunaTik Lynk Silver

TakTik LunaTik


 

Coming Soon:

Antik (analog watch faces)

source: (LunaTik)

addiction.

.. i hate mondays: rawr.

a different perspective

.. diggin' this.

Despite the fact his debut album never hit the shelves (or the e-waves) this year, Collin McLoughlin kept his vocal cords in tune & his talents at bay, by successfully creating a 5-track EP. Combining his recent involvement in hip-hop and R&B, his passion for electronica, and his acoustic roots, Collin's solo project serves as a refreshing blend of electronic, soul & pop rhythms. Though this EP, 'Stark Perspective,' isn't available to you for free, it is available as a full-stream below. Press play & sample the latest from Collin; if you enjoy what you hear, head over to iTunes & support this talented, hard working, NYU graduate student!

Download (via iTunes): Collin McLoughlin - Stark Perspective EP

.. i'm a sucker for piano's, but damn: this is just smooth.

Download: Collin McLoughlin - Chasing Dreams

ice-cubes

.. too much to ask?  (seemingly-so)

easy.eyes

cheer up: you're gorgeous.

smile.

<3 brunettes 

n-8-ure.

.. natural. real. beautiful .. 

thatsjustme

.. ain't that the truth.

JMSN

"Everything we do revolves around something we want & it becomes a constant battle.
We take medication & whatever else we can get our hands on to prevent us from thinking about the future.
.. we’ll sell our souls to get what we want & often want, what we think we need."

The up-and-coming Detroit singer/producer JMSN (pronounced Jameson) drops two singles in hopes of catching some attention before the release of his debut album, †Priscilla†, which is scheduled to drop January 11^th, 2012.  

“You haunt me in my dreams, even when I’m not asleep.”

(hit the down arrow on the right hand side for the download).

(hit the down arrow on the right hand side for the download).

.. after hitting up CunninLynguists’ producer KNO, JMSN generously drops off an exclusive re-work of his 2^nd single, 'Alone,' which in my opinion, is certifiably #DOPE.  Check it out below:

.. when you KNO; you know.

(hit the down arrow on the right hand side for the download).

sunday.

good morning.

NJ: All Day:

#mason-jar #swag

this & that

i want that ^

then this ^

.. in due time i'm sure i'll find the right one.

time flies.

.. live in the moment, smile often & appreciate love: 'cuz before you know it, it could be gone.

Celebrate? Oh- we will.

After hearing his promising first single, Common decides to let loose another track entitled 'Celebrate.'
"The Dreamer, The Beliver" is his 9^th studio album & is scheduled to hit stores on December 20^th.  If you like what you hear, make sure you head over to iTunes or Amazon & place a pre-order. Enjoy!

Download: Common - Celebrate

1.4.3.

.. invaluable

sometimes we just know.

The other half of OVO-XO

... and just like that The Weeknd takes to his twitter to release another set of visuals for his first release, 'House Of Balloons.' Despite the fact his latest project, 'Thursday' has been out for a while now, we can only be thankful & enjoy this trippy, yet entertaining, visual experience: can’t be mad about that. 

Check it the video for 'The Knowing' below:

Directed by Mikael Colombu

#VISUALART

Throwback: K.I.D.S.

.. shouts to my girl @lifeofaly, snag it!

Tracklist (click the links for the visual treatment):

01: Kickin’ Incredibly Dope Shit (Intro)

02: Outside

03: Get Em Up

04: Nikes On My Feet

05: Senior Skip Day

06: The Spins

07: Traffic in the Sky

08: Don’t Mind If I Do

09: Paper Route (featuring Chevy Woods)

10: Good Evening

11: Ride Around

12: Knock Knock

13: Mad Flava, Heavy Flow (featuring DJ Bonis)

14: Kool-Aid & Frozen Pizza

15: All I Want Is You

16: Poppy

17: Face in the Crowd

DOWNLOAD: Mac Miller – 'K.I.D.S.'

... & if you missed it head over here for Mac Miller's I Love Life & Best Day Ever ...

focus on what makes you happy

.. lookin' forward to seeing this.

3x

.. motivation, passion, enthusiasm.

Occupy

wallstreet? nah.

The Layover

.. i've been spinnin' this for the past two days:

Mike Posner teams up with DJ Benzi & Don Cannon for his latest mixtape 'The Layover' which features Big K.R.I.T., CyHi Da Prynce, Slim Thug, Twista, eLZhi, Bun B, Casey Veggies, MGK & more.

Tracklist & Samples:

1. The Layover (featuring Don Cannon)
2. Wonderwall (featuring Big K.R.I.T.):

3. Shut Up (featuring Rusko)
4. Henny & Purple (featuring Slim Thug):

5. Looks Like Sex [Snippet]
6. Rocket Man (featuring Bun B):

7. Blackout (rmx)
8. Hey Lady (featuring Twista):

9. Marauder Music (featuring Blackbear)
10. Long Time
11. They Call Me (featuring Bei Maejor)
12. 21 Days
13. Attitdues (featuring Casey Veggies)
14. Traveling Man:

15. On Fire (Drug Dealer Girl Part 2) (featuring Machine Gun Kelly)
16. Room 925 (featuring Cyhi Da Prynce):

17. Mittens Up (featuring Elzhi & Dusty McFly)
18. A Perfect Mess:

19. Rolling in the Deep
20. The Scientist
21. Echo (featuring Michael Franti & RJD2) 

Download: Mike Posner - The Layover (No Tags)

How To Make It In America Season 2 Episode 8: "What’s In A Name?"

FYI - Hit the red button once, prompts a pop-up, close the pop-up & hit the green play button to view.

#CRISP

the glory of a beautiful lie.

"... when Steve Jobs died it reminded me of a question he once asked; 

'What would you do if it was your last day on earth?'
-- as for me, i'd be doing exactly what i'm about to be do right now."

.. i love this guys positive attitude.

Ryan Leslie cooks up the beat for 'Beautiful Lie,' which will appear on his new LP, "Les Is More"

^ self explanatory. 

Download: Ryan Leslie - Glory

It scares me.

.. think about it.



CAN'T wait.

diggin' the artwork.

'Can't Wait' is the latest mixtape from the up-&-coming rap sensation OnCue.  Hailing from Connecticut, Geoff Sarubbi aka Cuey crafts his third all-original project while maintaining his signature sound. The mix-tape features guest appearances from Sonny Shotz of The Dean's List & Mike Posner while the production is handled by CJ Luzi, 88-Keys, manicanparty & more.  Check out the artwork (above), track-list, full-stream & download link (below).  Enjoy!

.. this dude is deep: i'm really feelin' this   

Download: OnCue - Can't Wait

How To Make It In America Season 2 Episode 7: "The Friction"

FYI - Hit the red button once, prompts a pop-up, close the pop-up & hit the green play button to view.

#CRISP

Collin McLoughlin

Collin McLoughlin is a 22 year old singer/songwriter whose career is about to blowing up right before his very eyes. His energy & passion for creating great music is fueled by his incredible voice, musical talent & support he receives from his ever-growing fanbase. The song 'Monster' has been slated to be the first single off of Collin's up & coming, debut album which has yet to receive a release date. That being said, Collin McLoughlin & Sam Adams, team up for what is seemingly a major radio hit. Check out 'Monster (featuring Sam Adams)' below:

Download: Collin McLoughlin - Monster (featuring Sam Adams)

Gatsby

.. i'd rock this all day: can't beat the classics.

source: (OutOfPrint)

facevalue.

... couldn't agree more.

How To Make It In America Season 2 Episode 6: "Who’s Yosi?"

Things are definitely gettin' interesting..

FYI - Hit the red button once, prompts a pop-up, close the pop-up & hit the green play button to view.

#CRISP

without.

* smile without worrying