Hit-Boy's New Mixtape HITstory

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Skyzoo "Jansport Strings" Produced by 9th Wonder

"The idea behind Jansport Strings is not based on it being literal, but more so in the figurative sense. As a kid in NY, the strings on your Jansport bag were a sign of power and presence. Kids would steal the strings off of each other's bags and burn the tips to prevent getting robbed of them once they got them. The song is a 3 minute auto-bio of me as a kid in Brooklyn and seeing more than my friends and I had bargained for. In essence, my Jansport strings tied it all together, seeing what we all saw and what it made us. The ending is a clip from Video Music Box, the legendary NYC video show run by DJ Ralph McDaniels. This episode in particular was the debut of Chi-Ali's 'Age Ain't Nothin But A Number'. Seeing that video that day on this episode of VMB made me start rhyming. This clip was literally the moment that changed my life". -Skyzoo The first leak off of the highly anticipated new album "A Dream Deferred", this is "Jansport Strings", produced by 9th Wonder. See below for the direct link to post. And as always, thanks for the support. "A Dream Deferred", available this fall on Skyzoo's new imprint The Faculty Inc, a label deal with Duck Down Music.

Hit-Boy ft. Kid Cudi "Old School Caddy"

This record is CRAAAAAAZY! 

via Global Grind

Jay-Z's “Made In America” Commercial

Jay-Z's voice is so soothing. Kinda Morgan Freeman-esque

My Stance on Bloomberg's Potential Soda Ban

In my eyes, Mayor Bloomberg can do no wrong. I know I am bias when it comes to him but I can't help but agree with a lot of his decisions and views on New York City. People are extremely upset and have been very vocal about their stance on Bloomberg's idea of creating a soda band. This works my nerves to no end.
People ask that ridiculous question; "Why is he concerned about soda when there are several other issues that need to be solved in New York City?"

According to the CDC, the obesity rate in New York was 23.9% in 2010.

The Soda Ban will not solve the obesity epidemic but it is a great start. Mayor Bloomberg is thinking about the overall health of New York City residents so I just can't see how people can argue with him on this ban. As much as it kills me to see how many calories are in my favorite burger, I am happy to be in-the-know because I will make a more conscience decision before I order it. However, I have the willpower to make that decision and not everyone does. That's why the soda ban is necessary. It's not easy to turn down the additional few ounces for an extra 25 cents (I've done it myself).

I understand there are other important issues going on in NYC but we can't downplay the obesity problem. That's all I am saying.

Namaste,
JMPR

Dom Kennedy Chats About The Yellow Album

Love this dude... via LAStereo.tv

Bravo Frank Ocean!

I admire Frank Ocean for coming out. It took a lot of guts. I don't think his decision to come out will hurt him or at least I hope not. Hats off to Charlamagne tha God (who I listen to every morning while showering) for the statement above. It's good to see Frank has a lot of support! :)