Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Ghostface Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry Emerald City Out Today!



Click here to purchase

I think everyone knows by now that I am obsessed with this album. The full stream is below but GO OUT & PURCHASE IT TOO!


Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City

Skyzoo The Salvation Out Today!



Click here to purchase

Click here to read his feature at NYPost.com


Skyzoo is also in the print edition page 37

The Salvation Release Party is tonight at Santos for those in NYC

Monday, September 28, 2009

Jay-Z's Best Book List from O Magazine


1. The Seat of the Soul
By Gary Zukav

There are two books that I absolutely live my life by. This is one of them. Growing up, I was always curious about religion. This book made the most sense to me; it’s about the way you live your life. I believe in karma and doing the right thing even if it may not advance you as far as you want. If every single person felt the same way about karma and intention, then the world gets fixed tomorrow. But temptation gets in the way. Zukav is right: It may take lifetimes to learn.

2. The Celestine Prophecy
By James Redfield

This is the other book I live by. It’s fiction—a guy travels to find a secret book that has a series of principles. The story is a metaphor for life: I could go left or right, I could be stuck, or I could keep advancing. Some people are happy where they are. I tried to hire a guy once, and I said, “Don’t you have ambition to be bigger?” And he said, “No, I’m good.” I had to respect that, but for me that was the wrong relationship.

3. The Odyssey
By Homer

This epic poem was kind of difficult for me to get through, but it has a beautiful rhythm. I got lost in reading about Odysseus’ struggle to get home and his longing for someone so strong, as his wife was, waiting for him. That’s like a dream—that kind of strength, love, loyalty.

4. Outliers
By Malcolm Gladwell

This book is about the principles of timing and repetition—about preparing yourself for luck, really. He talks about a hockey team, and how the players born in January had a year up on the guys born in December. They were fortunate that their birthday was early, but they also practiced—they put the work in. The book resonated with me because I was born at a time when there was an influx of incredible music into the culture, and I was lucky that my mom and pop were huge record collectors. In my house, I had music by Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Prince, and the Commodores, and I’m listening to it every single day.

5. Purple Cow
By Seth Godin

This is straight marketing advice: Your product has to be a purple cow—it has to be distinct to have any success. You have to be clear on your product: What are you? What are you putting out there? For years I never did an ad for [my company] Rocawear, because I cared more about the quality than the face in front. I hadn’t read this book back then, but when someone puts words to feelings you have, it’s like, “Wow, that’s exactly what it is.”

6. Nigger
By Dick Gregory

I don’t know who turned me on to this autobiography, but his sense of humor and the hardships he went through stayed with me—especially the scene where he started running home from school. It led to his joining thetrack team, which led to a scholarship to college. Running opened up a whole world for him.

Nas Speaks to Punchbowl Blog about OB4CL2 & BP3

NAS | LIVE FROM LONDON @ THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL from Roy Thomas on Vimeo.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Rihanna Dyes her Hair Blonde



I personally think all girls look better with their natural hair color...but she's gorgeous anyway so...

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

"Me and my crew walk the streets at night...Like lookin' for the right one, babaaay!"


I Got Cha Opin (Remix) - Black Moon

Obama Comes to Manhattan to Speak at the UN



Attn: Manhattan residents the reason why midtown is so hectic is because "the man" is in town. He is preparing a speech for the General Assembly this morning at the United Nations.

Click here to read more at The Washington Post

And if you missed it...below is Obama on Letterman

Bob Marley & The Wailers "Redemption Song"


Redemption Song [Acoustic] - Bob Marley & The Wailers

shouts to my girl for life @annamazzz

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Skyzoo Presents-Saving Our Grace, Episode 5 "The Need"



The Salvation out Sept 29th!!!!!

Most Common Mispelled Words

I was reading this feature today on AOL and they listed 8 of the most common mispelled words. WHY WASN'T "DEFINITELY" on the list. It's the easiest word I see people butcher.

Click here to read

J-Scrilla feat. K-Beta, XO, Oddisee, Ra The MC, Judah, T.E.F.L.O.N., Wordsmith "No Love"

Click here to listen

Monday, September 21, 2009

True Blood Takes Home Emmy for "Best Cast"



I couldn't agree more...This show has one of the best casts since The Sopranos.

I really think Nancy Botwin should have won "Best Actress" & Dexter Morgan should have taken home something too. JUST SAYIN!

Marco Polo & Torae Interview w/Thisis50



*late pass* shouts to peezy

The Cons Fool Live in Chicago

Consequence - "Disperse" (ft. GLC & Really Doe) + "The Good, The Bad, The Ugly" + "Grammy Family" + "Whatever You Want" Live 9-1 from Brandon "N2ition" Riley on Vimeo.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Evidence Interview with 24/HH

247HH V2: Evidence from MCM on Vimeo.

George Bush Bashes Sarah Palin



I was reading a feature on aolnews today about how George Bush felt about Sarah Palin during the election. The answer was surprising. All you GW/Sarah Palin freaks should read this.

Click here to read

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Welcome Back Tom Brady 25 Pats 24 Bills!



The perfect specimen is finally back and I couldn't be happier!

Kanye's Apology to Taylor Swift on Leno



I like that Kanye apologized. I can tell it was heart felt.

MOP The Foundation Out Today!


Click here to purchase on iTunes

Monday, September 14, 2009

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys "Empire State of Mind" VMA Perfomance



Alicia Keys looked like a GODDESS! and Lil Mama...SIT DOWN

Kanye this Time it Wasn't Funny....Drunken Kanye Ambushes Taylor Swifts Acceptance Speech



This is why people think minorities are ignorant. Kanye just ruined a young hard working musician's moment just so he can get his psychotic everybody look at me & my self-destructing ass attention. Kanye owes Taylor a public apology and if I were Beyonce's publicist I would have her apologize too. Just sayin.

Update: I apologize. I didn't know Beyonce had Taylor come up on stage to finish her acceptance speech. Bey always has class.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Throw Back Track of the Week: Lost Boyz "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz"


Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz - Lost Boyz

25 Insane Laws in the United States

In Texas "An anti-crime law in Texas requires criminals to give their victims notice, oral or written, 24 hours in advance of the the crime they're planning to commit and the nature of that crime."

Click here to read the rest of the laws at digitalcity.com

Rihanna Spotted with a Love Tattoo



Such a hot idea...she's so freaking fly!

Jay-Z Interview with BET in my Backyard





I thought this was cool because he was literally 3-4 blocks from my apt. at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan.

Diddy & Ms. Anna Wintour

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

A Day in the Life of Clinton Sparks: What it's like to be a Bawse with Rick Ross

The Best Hotel Pools in the World! Who Wants to Swim?!


I am such a big fan of swimming...I always pick my hotels based on pools. I read a feature about the top 10 hotel pools in the world. Above is the Atlantis The Palm in Dubai. Yeah and that is number 10. Peep #1 here at Gadling.com

Raekwon Only Built for Cuban Linx II Out Today



Click here to purchase

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Kings of Leon "Use Somebody"


Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

Sang this in the shower today...I <3 this song