July 9th, 2009

Wale+Young Chris+Rhymefest+PBJ

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After the success of our Adele 1988 project, the good folks at Sony and I decided to come together once again and do a project remixing one of my favorite groups, Swedish rockers Peter, Bjorn and John.  If you’re not familiar with them, hopefully this project changes that!

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July 9th, 2009

Vice Magazine: The Photo Issue

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Yes! The new issue of Vice is out and it’s The 2009 Photo Issue. Hopefully I can pick one up at my corner store American Apparel before all the hipsters get their greasy paws on them. Looks like another cover done by the well known pervert Terry Richardson. Vice rocks!

July 9th, 2009

Michael Page:ThankYouGoodbye

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San Francisco painter Michael Page returns to Varnish with bolder brushstrokes and global themes in this new series of oil on wood, infused with both serious issues and humor in the execution called “ThankYouGoodbye”. The exhibit opens August 4th, if your in the Bay Area please go check out Page’s work.

July 9th, 2009

Ryan Leslie + Rick Ross…

We’re big fans of both these guys. I think Ryan has a great sound that really compliments Ross’ style. This collaboration happened too late for the song to appear on Deeper Than Rap, look out for “Maybachs + Diamonds” on a future album from either Leslie or Ross.

July 9th, 2009

Tee Thursdays:Dope Couture Summer

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Wow! Dope Couture aint nuthin to F with. These guys just released their long awaited Summer 2009 line.  We at TPPS have been long time fans of Dope Couture and have watched them grow… pause.  Congrats Dope Couture on a great new summer line. Cop their shit here.

July 9th, 2009

Jet Audio f/ Mickey Factz & Outasight

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Title track from the homie Jet Audio’s project, Stand Alone Complex; to be released via JetAudioMusic.com on July 21. We like this!  Look for Jet’s work on our upcoming Peter, Bjorn and John project as well.

Jet Audio feat. CurT@!n$, Mickey Factz, Outasight & Danny! - Stand Alone

July 9th, 2009

Big Sean + Mick Boogie on BET.com

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BET.com just did their top 13 mixtapes of the year so far.  #1 was a guy from Canada who you may have heard of.  But #2 was the homie from Michigan, my friend and yours, and the protege of Kanye West… Big Sean.  You know I helped Sean out with this project, and we were both excited to see it on here.  Read more…

July 9th, 2009

Social Networks + You…

picture-1Do you Twitter? Then you are more interested in sex than the average Facebook, MySpace or LinkedIn user. Like LinkedIn? You’re more likely to watch soap operas. Favor MySpace? You’re probably not into exercise.

Continue reading at Ad Age…

July 8th, 2009

KRS-One + Buckshot - “Robot” Video

robot-400x200Here’s the music video for a TPPS favorite, KRS-One + Buckshot’s Robot”.

On a totally different note, I’ve always wanted a Duck Down hat, but they are $45!? No thanks.

Survival Skills will be out September 15th.

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July 8th, 2009

“Refresh” Trailer…

refresh-400x200Level 1 looks back and challenges perspectives of where the sport has come from, and where it’s going in their tenth-anniversary offering, “Refresh.” Keeping true to their humble roots while exploring every arena that skiing has to offer the Level 1 crew serves up the most diverse ski entertainment to date.

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July 8th, 2009

Diamond D - “It’ll Be Alright”

diamonddtppsWhat took so long for Diamond D to drop another video? His album came out at the end of ‘08…Anyways, here’s a video for “It’ll Be Alright” featuring Novel, off Huge Hefner Chronicles.

I think the song is alright, but I think they should make a video for “Baby”.

Watch here…

July 8th, 2009

Josh Kalis & Jeru DC Shoe

DC Shoes continues with their dope collaborations with the new JK7 Signature Shoe. After meeting at an NYC skate comp many years back, pro skater Josh Kalis and O.G. rapper Jeru The Damaja have joined forces with Jeru providing the music for Kalis’ video parts. The pair approached DC with the idea for a shoe and here it is for you to purchase this month.

July 8th, 2009

Panacea on VIMBY…

panacea1resized-400x200Raw P and K. Murdock hopped in for a radio interview with KB as they talked about their music.

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July 8th, 2009

Best MJ Samples In Hip-Hop…

michael_jackson_thriller_22-400x200Since 1991’s Grand Upright Music Ltd. vs. Warner Bros. case (a.k.a. Biz Markie vs. Gilbert O’Sullivan), most non-Puff Daddy producers have been wary of sampling well-known source material. Because of inherently prohibitive clearance costs, a litigious industry climate and the obvious notoriety of his catalog, the Michael Jackson songbook has been raided less than those of many of his peers.

Continue reading from The LA Times…

July 8th, 2009

Kanye West + Mr. Hudson Live…

Kanye West + Mr. Hudson hit the stage in London to perform “Paranoid” at the iTunes Festival.

July 8th, 2009

Red Cafe - “Heart + Soul”

red-cafe-400x200I don’t know much about this track. I only know two things. 1) It’s produced by Pete Rock. 2) It’s about New York City.

That’s good enough for me… (+ I’m a Red Cafe fan).

Red Cafe - “Heart + Soul”

July 8th, 2009

Themed Pop-Up Skate Parks…

skate11-1-400x200TCH Platinum is currently developing two pop-up skate parks, for Transformers + Space Invaders.

Cool concept + great brand promotion.

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July 8th, 2009

Gatorade Limited Ed. Jordan Bottles

gatorade_23-400x200To commemorate Michael Jordan’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September, Jordan’s long-time partner Gatorade is unveiling a limited edition of six, 32-ounce bottles featuring labels with moments from his career.

Continue reading from CNBC…

July 8th, 2009

Did B.E.P. Steal Song?

picture2-3-400x200In late 2007, I got a chance to check out Adam Freeland’s newest project, Freeland, as it was coming together. He was still recording a majority of the tracks and had yet to mix and master them. He was most proud of this sort of “interlude” track he had recorded with Tommy Lee on drums, which he hadn’t shared the name for yet.

Continue reading at The Daily Swarm…

July 7th, 2009

OnCue - “Right OnCue”

cueyfornication_coverwebHere’s another leak off OnCue’s, Cueyfornication. This one samples RHCP’s “Can’t Stop”

Check out OnCue on this Saturday’s The Press Play Show, on Sirius XM/Shade 45.

OnCue - “Right OnCue”