h.e.r. made me laugh..I didnt even peep how I thought about being him 300 times..until just now.
bekanyenow.com
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
MNDFRM x Amesse
Amesse is teaming up with the legendary MNDFRM (the good folks that brought you the Wish event) to take over the lower 5 points area of Atlanta and then, the world. Seriously. With the clothing line about to drop (for both lines) and one of the largest free concerts Atlanta has seen in a while, its surely about to be some amazing things happening. Shouts to J Lie, Kudzi, Drew, Hott and Gonzo.
Crazy guys and their crazy lip tatoos..
MNDFRM like Amesse is not only a line but its also an umbrella company that covers everything from event planning, to styling, to photography making it like the Black Wall Street of old. Circa Oklahoma 1908. Our first feat as a ridiculously lucrative lot is the crazy event. On the ticket is MNDFRM's own J Lie, Studio 43 recording artist Marky and probably some crazy DJ. After this who knows whats going to happen. But click the Marky Pic for the Mick Boogie mixtape and J Lie's pic for the album. But first enjoy the soapy MNDFRM breasts.
Now to business..
MNDFRM Myspace
Marky Myspace
The Rewind Forward album is very very ill. The production is bananas. I copped it on the spot and I suggest you do the same. Click the pic.
The Homework 4.3 is a must listen to. Marky goes in on some classic beats and some original production from Judah and (my favorite) A.B. The Producer. Its a must listen to.
Bonus: Marky feat.Raheem Devaugn- Solar System
GQ Fall Preview
I dont agree with some of the pieces put in the new GQ Fall Preview, but if black boots toots the horn of any of you dudes out there, then by all means. But as far as the wool tie goes, its been done by yours truly.. But head to GQ for the slideshow.
Jay in Glastonbury
You know how you say something so ill, that you have to say it twice with no music in front of 200,000 people..thats sorta what happens here.
"..Oh nellies know Im so Makavelli bring Tupac of condoms when you come to the telly.."
"..Oh nellies know Im so Makavelli bring Tupac of condoms when you come to the telly.."
Head to herfection for the full concert download..
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Marc Jacobs con Yeezy y Rell
Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 08-09 by Marc Jacobs fashion week in Paris with some stylish icons.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Chicks with Blogs..H.E.R
So. Im pretty sure you all know the love the Couture Group has for chicks. Well, it seems when you couple that affection with websites and the updates thereof, you get Chicks With Blogs. Our very first feature is none other than the lovely Heather a.k.a. H.E.R. of herfection.com
Here is an excerpt from her bio on why herfection.com exists.
My name is Heather, i live in North Carolina (unfortunately). I host this .com to promote good music, more so of the conscience side of hip hop. Sometimes I vier into underground artist to showcase them when i feel they should be be heard. I post daily on things evolved around music. Hopefully one day this site will be somewhat of a resume to the next chapter in my life/career that i’d like to follow or that comes along to find me.. Lord willing <3
She's also the only female (I believe) that can post on Real Talk NY. So, everybody do us a favor and click the link link, and just cool out (cool out)..and listen to h.e.r.
Did we also mention that she's beautiful?
She is.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Takashi Murakami x Ferrari Murakami
Ibn will shout this blog out. And peep the jacket.
Takashi Murakami x Ferrari Murakami from ibn jasper on Vimeo.
Takashi Murakami x Ferrari Murakami from ibn jasper on Vimeo.
Pastelle. Any Day Now.
Kanye West has mentinoned Pastelle in his past lyrics and you've heard it. And he's been talking about it since 2006.
"Especially in my Pastelle, or my Bape s***"
He even went as far as to go on Dateline and show samples and linesheets and the whole 9. Then the idea of Pastelle disappeared into thin air. Only to resurface at the Atlanta Birthday Bash where he came out on stage in the UniverCity letterman jacket. It is total and complete utter craziness. Also Pastelle is collabing with Ksubi Sunglasses and thats also an ill concotion.
Head to the Pastelle website to see the words jiggling really funny.
And how dope wouldnt we be if the actual performance wasnt posted? We arent trying to find out..
Maybe we'll see more from the line soon..gyone.
Crooks and Cradles
Crooks and Castles clothing well respected by the Amesse Couture Group is now adding new inventory for no, not sneakerheads, no not hip-hop artist, and def not for californian skater dudes...but for snotty nose, temper tantrum, my diaper needs changing kids! Thats right coming to a store and day care near you!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
National Treasure
One word. Classic. The Library of Congress has deemed Michael Jackson's album Thriller a U.S. National Treasure. The top-selling album of ALL TIME, with Quincy Jones as executive producer, sold over 45 million copies and had 7 hit singles in an alomst two year span. Finally the other MJ has his gotten his deserved recognition. Once again congrats King of Pop! Shamone!
Tinkin of a Master Plan
It seems probably the best rapper in the Hip-Hop world (Kanye West) collabed with probably the best designer in the sneaker world (Mark Smith).
The now infamous Air Yeezy has a new owner...drum roll please.....Tinker Hatfield!. Kanye took his innovative shoe and used the genius laser etching design from Mark Smith and created the pretty cool "1 of 1" for Mr. Hatfield. The laser etching on the shoe describes the story of Tinker's journey to sneaker greatness.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Al Is A Genius.
Why doesnt anyone know about this? Al Green is a genius. I had no idea. I mean I knew because his classics have been in heavy rotation since I was knee high, but the fact that songs get made up aesthetically on the spot, with other collaborators involved is a beautiful thing. No vocoders. No synthesizers. Just pure unadulterated music, featuring some of best voices in the game. ?uestlove, Corrine Bailey Rae, John Legend, etc.. The video below is the behind the scenes of the album being made. Right beneath that, is the album itself.
Enjoy.
Behind The Scenes of Lay It Down
Enjoy.
Behind The Scenes of Lay It Down
Human Race
The good folks at High Snobiety let me in on a MEGA event headed up by Nike and a few foundations.. I dont like paraphrasing so here it is..
"..The event is aiming to pull in a large sum of money for participating charities, including the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the UN Refugee Agency. Runners will be able to race for a cause, as well as say they were part of the worlds largest running event. To get in the mix, log on to nikeplus.com where you can register and also get training tips.
As an extra incentive each of the 25 cities will be treated to a special concert at the race finish site. In LA, Kanye will be hitting the Colieseum. One can only imagine he'll be sporting a special mock up of his signature shoe. Moby will take Wembley Stadium in London. Fall Out Boy will be in Chicago and Kelly Rowland in Paris (guess she is actually popular somewhere). An excellent event, and one that will surely connect legions of dedicated runners around the world."
Footage will be insane!
P.S.- LOOK AT THE SHOES...gosh.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Plaid..Its Whats Next.
Straight off the 2008 Fall runways of Milan..
This pattern has been surfacing on the fashion heads alot of people look up to. At first it wasnt really felt by all, but lines like Alife, Stussy, and Methamphibian have really brought it to life. Its being done in a lighter fabric as to where you're not Lumberjack Jack and its also being transfered to T-Shirts for a completely different look. A pair of dark skinny jeans goes with ANY plaid shirt, thus making this summer completely easier. A pair of khakis and some loafy doafs (shouts to Marty McFly) and it switches over to a more mature look.
Dior
Bathing Ape
10 Deep
Alife
Stussy
Buyers Tip: Commonwealth.com should have every line named except Dior. It may take some searching, but its worth looking for.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
5 Secrets To The Female Brain (RP)
This segment has been years in the making. Trial and error. Observations. Arguments. Making her cry out of joy. Making her cry because she hates the air I breathe. Me crying because of the centrifugal force of the knee full throttled into the pelvic region. Things of that nature. This isnt a groundbreaking discovery. Its through conversation, research, and real life experience. From the Couture Group (and their aching testes) to you..
Imagine. Just for a second. You strip away the face of a woman (no Dahmer). The outer layers. The parts we stare at. The hair. The essence. And you're left with this creature. It looks like a crumpled napkin. But its beating and its pulsating with these feelings, and this raw emotion, and this need to connect and communicate with someone or something. Hold on to that image and proceed.
It has been scientifically proven that women use the Left Hemisphere of their brain more than men do. It just so happens that side controls language and detail. Talking, communiciating, and paying attention very intensely to every circumstantiality.
Research has also found that their emotional responses also involve the left hemisphere, which explains the female need to verbalise emotions. The same studies have shown that males have greater activity in the right hemisphere when experiencing emotion, which is related to physical response. This explains why men don’t understand the female need to go on for an excruiatingly long time about their feelings and why women don’t understand the male need to slap someones face off their face when they get pissed off.
Its Just About Connection, Man...
Its this thing called face value. Its when someone says something and basically, its taken as literal as possible. Women really dont have a certain reason to talk to you. No goal, no alterior motive, just plain and simply they want to connect with you. Not saying that some are'nt conniving and deceitful, but if you havent sensed the invisible horns and had that little intuition of heartbreak, take her at face value..
What you probably shouldnt do: Not say anything.. If she's trying, try.
What she digs: A listening ear..
You'll Never Really Know How Mad She Is..
In order to keep the peace, women often don’t express how much they want to ice you in your sleep. They don’t stand up for themselves (in some cases), and they downplay the severity of their dissatisfaction. Now this in no way speaks for all women. Oh, you have some that let you in on EVERY piece of their disgust. But a majority do downplay how upset they are and just say "Okay" in that high pitch sing song voice. You know exactly what im talking about..
What you probably shouldnt do: Create an atmosphere or enviroment where she cant feel safe or be able to express her dissatisfaction properly. Look, if anybody has figured out how to do this, email me. Im still trying to figure that out.
What she digs: Assume that when she says that she's alright but she still looks upset, then she is still upset. If you take the time to try to get a woman to say what she really feels, that attempt alone will actually make her feel better because she knows you cared enough to try. Even though you may not care for the answer.
What she cant for the life of her get: That when a woman is upset and says she is fine to avoid a messy confrontation, men take her answer literally and leave it at that. Its how we do. Not every chick is worth this "extra mile", but one you're kinda digging may deserve a little more attention.
Women Solve Their Problems Audibily..
Guys are more visually inept to solve a problem. Thats why we have more men scientists and mathematicians than women. We see the formula in front of us..boom. The Theory of Relativity. Women like to hear themselves solve problems. It helps them get clear on whats going on inside them because they may not be able to figure it all out with the hormones and emotions that take up the same brain. So when she talks about her issues to herself, she's not (that) crazy..and oh yeah, leave her alone.
What you probably shouldnt do: Try to figure out and help solve whatever issue she's working on. Its the equivalent of you deciphering a lengthy logarithmic math problem, and someone comes and erases mid-way through because they want to help..
What she digs: You being there and just listening
What she doesnt get: That men are goal and solution-oriented and that women are process-oriented; i.e. that the process of conversation is not what men enjoy but getting to the meat of the issue and thats it. Not preparing and garnishing the damn thing.
Its ALL About The Details..
From prior experience we as young men, may have been hurt. Lets keep it all the way funky. We were open like Wimbeldon and with the time and things you shared with this female, she turned around and did something so vile and mean spirited that you vowed never again will this happen to you. Ever. Inevitably the next female that wants to get to know EVERYTHING about you can't get past that wall because you're thinking "Nah, she's tryna play me." But naturally a woman’s interest in the details about your life is not an attempt to interrogate you or invade your privacy. She just wants to get to know you in high definiton detail. Thats just the way they're wired. On the other side of the spectrum their habit of sharing the details of their life isn't an attempt to make you her woman man friend. The "friend zone" does exist, but listening to her doesnt place you there. Agreeing with her every whim does. Rather, like the first thing we said she's trying to connect.
What you probably shouldnt do: Telling her the details don’t matter, that they’re nosey, that she's interfering and one word answers e.g. ‘fine’, ‘ok’, ‘good’, ‘dunno’ is like a slap in the face. Oh my goodness if there is anything you ever dont say, dont say these. They hold on to it. Because we're not as fine tooth combed equipped, we wont even know why 2 weeks later she's spazzing.
What she digs: Recognition of details. Listening to theirs and in return giving them some of ours. She honestly doesnt think you'll give that much to begin with so anything will make her smile.
Couture Group Tip: Women love impromptu praise especially if you add details e.g. “I like that dress, it makes your eyes really bright” or “That was a really good thing you did, I especially liked the way you…” It shows you pay attention.
What she cant seem to grasp: That men just aren’t concerned with details. So when details are'nt openly given (i.e. that broad from the past) she automatically thinks you have something to hide. There's a thin borderline between mysterious and shady. The amount of detail you give places you in either category..
Women Use Talking to Clear Tension
What we call harping on the same issue over and over again is actually her way to clear the air like Ionic Breeze Quadra (its a humidifier guys..)There's alot of "argumentative" women that like the drama of fights because it somehow makes them happy. But seriously, when there is a issue going on, she wants to dissipate the stuck energy around it. If that means in 20 different ways she asks you the same exact question about the same exact event, she will. Not until you kill yourself, but until she feels better.
What you probably shoudlnt do: Get over it, I don’t have time to listen, get to the point...just toss that in the box of things you probably shouldnt even mention. Not even a little bit.
What she digs: Listen without trying to find a point or solution (even thats our main right side of the brain way). Just let her get it off her chest..head, calves, shins, elbow, etc.. If infinite conversation drives you crazy or you don’t have a lot of time to be the confidant today, let her know what time you do have and give her the semi-divided.
What she cant make heads or tails of: That men take what is said literally. Face value if you will. Quite often we find females sorting things out and saying the same things over and over confusing and frustrating because women contradict themselves while thinking out loud..
God speed Gentleman.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The Year That Was For Boston.
The Patriots. The Red Sox. Now the Celtics. You watched the games. You saw the heart. Either that or there's something in the water in that whole New England, Boston area.
We think its the heart.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Lookbook Campaign S/S/F 08
I know we dont get the lookbooks first so we just put them all in one place for you. Shouts out to HB.
pics courtesy of Hypebeast.com
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