Fabolous "Body Ya"

Off of Fabolous latest mixtape, No Competion 2 The Funeral Service.

Quote Of The Day

"A word to the wise aint necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice."

-William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr.
American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist  (born July 12, 1937)

Erykah Badu's "Window Seat" Official Video

Here is the official video for Erykah Badu's "Window Seat".

Friday Flashback: Jon B "Don't Talk"

Kidz In The Hall "Fresh Academy"

Fresh Academy - Kidz in the Hall feat. Chip Tha Ripper and Donnis from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

Dope Track!

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New Music: Jimmie Reign "All On Me"

Here is a new track from Bay Area recording artist, Jimmie Reign.  This singer/songwriter has been hard on her grind. It's evident from all of the shows she performed, songs she has recorded, collaborations with other artists and her "Go Girl" mixtape.  This young lady is definitely one to watch.

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Futura x Nike Air Force 1 - Syracuse Bespoke

Graffiti artist and clothing designer, Futura 2000, got together with Nike to design this Air Force 1.  The shoe's colorway was inspired by the Syracuse Orangemen.

via: Kicksonfire

Aston Martin Limited Edition Carbon Black Series

Automaker Aston Martin is preparing to release a set of limited edition Carbon Black cars.  The cars will feature a matte black finish, obsidian leather seats, and anodized black tread plates.  This car is straight sexy, for real.

Via: Brocolicity.com

Quote Of The Day

"A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved.  He inspires the power and energy to get it done."

-Ralph Nader
American attorney, author, lecturer, and political activist (born February 27, 1934)

Rae Rosero "Splash"

Here is some new music from Bay Area recording artist, Rae Rosero.  The title of the track is called "Splash".  This dude has been quietly releasing tracks for download for quite some time now.  He may be one of the most slept on artist in the Bay Area.  If you ever get a chance to download any of his other tracks or check out one of his shows, do it.  His music is definitely worth a listen.

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Friday Flashback: The System "Don't Disturb This Groove"

Just felt like taking it back to the 80's today.  Enjoy. 

Fabolous x Signature Magazine

Rap artist Fabolous will be featured in pages of Signature magazine.  Here are some flicks from his spread.

The rapper talks about his music, fashion and career in the magazine.

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Quote Of The Day

"Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact."

-William James
American pyschologist and philospher (January 11, 1842 - August 26, 1910)

Just Wright - Official trailer

"Just Wright" stars Queen Latifah and Common in this romantic comedy about a physical therapist who begins to fall for an NBA player after he suffers a career threatening injury.



Love and Basketball Part 2? I'm just saying. C'mon, you know you were thinking the same thing.

LaLa Vazquez x Latina Magazine

LaLa Vazquez covers the April 2010 issue of Latina.  In the magazine, the 30 year old Boriqua talks about her relationship with NBA star Carmelo Anthony.

The T.V. personality and her fiance just recently purchased a 2 million dollar 4 bedroom home in Los Angeles, where she does most of her work.

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Friday Flashback: Tony Toni Tone "Slow Wine"

This Friday's Flashback is another Bay Area classic.  Off of their 1993 album Sons of Soul, Tony Toni Tone's "Slow Wine" is a nice mellow track that will help you ease out of the stress of the work week and into your weekend. 

HAPPY BLACK GIRL DAY!!!!!!

Happy Black Girl Day, originated by Sister Toldja over at The Beautiful Struggler, was created as a day for black women to have something to be happy about. (y'all deserve it!) So today, in honor of HBGD, I would like to thank all of the black women who have had made a positive impact on my life.  Thank you! Thank you!

This song is dedicated to all of my "soul sistas" celebrating HBGD.



Spread the word that today is HBGD. 

Kid Cudi "Pursuit of Happiness" ft. MGMT

This video is a trip!

Quote Of The Day

"It requires wisdom to understand wisdom; the music is nothing if the audience is deaf."

-Walter Lippmann
American writer, reporter & political commentator (September 23, 1889 - December 14, 1974)

Friday Flashback: Maxwell "Fortunate"

Another work week down and I feel fortunate that the weekend is finally here. Enjoy.

Sade Lets Her Hair Down

Sade is featured in Ebony's April 2010 issue. Check out the magazine's cover that features the Nigerian born, British singer below.

If this is what being 51 years old looks like, I aint even mad.

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Lisa Raye Photoshoot

Actress Lisa Raye is gracing the pages of Black Men Magazine's current issue.  The 42 year old actress currently has her own reality show "The Real McCoy".  Here are a few flicks from her spread for the magazine.

It's been 12 years since the actress starred in Ice Cube's cult classic "The Player's Club".



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Wall Of Sound

Do you really want to hear your music?  Maybe you should try out the new Wall Of Sound (WOS).  This massive speaker for your ipod is the most powerful ipod speaker on the market.  With 28 speaker elements hidden behind a minimalistic black grill, the Wall Of Sound offers a frequency response of 40Hz - 20,000 kHz.  The 3' x 4' WOS weighs in at around 225 lbs and sells for $4,500.  You can order one at http://www.thewosexperience.com/.


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Quote Of The Day

"The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else.  The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self."

-Whitney Young
American Civil Rights Leader (July 31, 1921 - March 11, 1971)