Too Fortunate

Above is the only clear footage (so far) of J. Cole’s first performance at his alma mater, St. John’s. This was Cole’s first time returning to St. John’s to perform live since he graduated and was signed to Roc Nation so it was a big moment for his career. I was at the concert and it was clear that Young Simba appreciates the come up he’s made, I hope ya’ll are warmed up.

“Since the inception of the BAPE GALLERY, we’ve seen different artistic mediums occupy the space. From the furniture-based BAPE Study Exhibition, the latest showcase treads along one of A Bathing Ape’s most familiar signatures. The CAMOCOLLAGE 2010 exhibition will feature BAPE’s iconic Bapehead camouflage which was integral in the brand’s early popularity. The camo print will be available over a series of canvas in four different sizes and three different colors. The exhibition will run from Friday, April 30th till Sunday, May 15th”

Some samples after the jump

Read the rest of this entry »

Official Screening Party of”Welcome To BlakRoc” the Documentary
April 24 from 7:00pm – 11:00pm.
Live performance by DJ SkiBeatz
$10 Admission BYOB
@DD172: 172 Duane. St, NYC

A Duke University class discussion of Nas’ Illmatic, as well as Sohail Daulatzai & Michael Eric Dyson’s recently published book, “Born To Use Mics.” Guests include: 9th Wonder, James Peterson, and Duke’s faculty host, Mark Anthony Neal.

There is some dope alternate artwork for the film Inglorious Basterds going on sale, check the info below and more pics after the jump.

SA Studios, The Weinstein Company, Upper Playground and Quentin Tarantino’s 2009 film Inglourious Basterds come together to present THE LOST ART OF INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. The exhibition will showcase a series of artist interpretations based on Tarantino’s well-received and Oscar-nominated World War II film. Artists on-board include David Choe, Sam Flores, Estevan Oriol, Grotesk, Jeremy Fish, Patrick Martinez, Alex Pardee, Dora Drimalas, Munk One, N8 Van Dyke, Rene Alamanza, Morning Breath and Skinner Davis. Only 6 pieces will be available for each creation and hand-signed by Tarantino himself. The exhibition takes place on February 18th from 6 pm – 9 pm at Upper Playground Los Angeles with each print priced at $300 USD. Sales from the prints will benefit Haiti Earthquake Relief on behalf of the Red Cross.

- via Hypebeast

Read the rest of this entry »

Dj Dark Kent is the Official Dj for Fortunate Ones so check him out on both these dates. You can on add him on facebook or twitter. In CC We Trust.

Word on the blog is that Jay-Z and Swizz Beats new video for “On To The Next One” off Blueprint 3 will debut on NBC as part of Carson Daly (formerly Johnny Carson’s) New Year’s Eve special. So if you’re tuned in to see the ball drop you can’t miss this either. Hov is “bigger then the city like down in Times Square.”- Puffy ©

CURREN$Y W/ DISCO BISCUITS in PHILLY from Creative Control on Vimeo.

In Creative Control’s words:

“Curren$y and the crew go to the Electric Factory in Philly to hang out. Curren$y does an impromptu appearance on stage.”

$pitta recently took a trip to the Diamond Supply Co. Pop Up shop in the Lower East Side which just opened on Thursday. Here’s the video from the trip, as you can see Diamond has a few goodies.

Curren$y at the Diamond Supply NY Pop Up Shop from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Update: The Diamond Supply Co. Shop officially opens today, if you’re in the N.Y. area this weekend do yourself a favor and peep game. Hit the pic for more info

Raekwon ODB Tribute (Cleveland 12.11.09) from M. Stacks on Vimeo.

Last night in Cleveland, ‘Rae did a short rendition of ODB’s 95′ classic single Shimmy Shimmy Ya