December 1, 2008
Congratulations to Niko from Unleashed for winning November's Photo Contest, and a huge thank you for everyone who participated by sending in their photos. Please check out our gallery section (just to the left of "LINKS") to see a handful of the submissions who were considered.
December 2, 2008
Recently, renowned photographer Vivian Hsu conducted a photoshoot with JD from the Massive Monkees. Vivian's work includes a wide variety of high fashion photography and an impressive book dedicated to her experiences in the hip-hop community by the name of "the freestyle collection." Check it out by clicking on the link. Below are two pictures from the stunning shoot. Click on the gallery button below (just to the left of "LINKS") to see more:
December 4, 2008
With the Grammys coming up soon, and Kanye West being nominated six times, we thought it would be good to post some of his more recent music videos, which are particularly interesting because of their animation:Heartless from kwest on Vimeo
Kanye West - Good Morning [DVDRIP] from Taz on Vimeo.
December 9, 2008
This is from a couple years ago, but graffiti artist BNE throws up big time with the stickers, makes it to ABC world news, an honor for any street vandal.
December 10, 2008
An old school clip from Beat This Hip Hop Story in 1984. New York graffiti writter Brim and MTA vandal squad discuss their views on graff:
December 11, 2008
Hmmm, not sure what prompted this, but:
December 12, 2008 Hype Battle Fridays
BC One took place in Paris this year, and once again they've done a good job of finding some of the best b-boys around the world. Kid David was one of the reps from the United States, and although he gets eliminated in the first round, he does an amazing job flexing his style:
December 15, 2008
Way of the B-boy just had it's release a couple of weeks ago in Seattle, it features Jeromeski and Fever 1. Be sure to check out more information at www.wayofthebboy.com:
December 16, 2008
We have come across an awesome website for vinyl toys and other peculiar things by the name of strangeco.com. Not only are there some strange toys on the website, but a database of rather interesting artists. Click on any of the below toys to link to their site:
December 17, 2008
Here's an interesting combo: Jordan's and Eminem. Jordan and Eminem teamed up to create this sick little kick. Check out the article by clicking on the image.
December 18, 2008
Here's a classic, B-boy Ivan vs. Iron Monkey. It's the weirdest thing though, that such an epic battle would take place in a seemingly chill dance studio with random ass people in the background, but hey, that's hip-hop for ya. Check it out:
December 22, 2008
Last month, Common released a new album by the name of "Universal Mind Control." For Common fans, this album definitely represented something new in the likes of Common, but we would have to say he did a great job of putting together new concepts. Check out his music video and a full review by allhiphop.comWhile this record is decidedly not another attempt at the critically panned Electric Circus, it is a more expansive take on Common than you're probably used to. Hollywood is paying Common_s bills quite nicely these days, freeing him to truly make music for the love. With his musical career experiencing a second Renaissance and Hip-Hop opening up to a more broad take on the art, it_s perfect time for him to branch out, and he takes full advantage. Don_t let Universal Mind Control slip by in the sure to be crowded December schedule.
-allhiphop.com
December 23, 2008
One of Seattle's finest, B-boy Fidget, has been putting it down in the breaking scene as well as the rap scene for quite a while. If you haven't checked out his music, be sure to catch up by clicking on the below link to his most recent mixtape:
December 25, 2008
December 26, 2008 Hype Battle Fridays
This little battle happened at a jam in Portland not to long ago. Kareem from Rock Force met Thesis from Knuckle Headz in the final round of a trick battle. Check it out:
December 29, 2008
This clip was posted on bboyworld not too long ago, but deserves a post on today's blog. This get's my vote for set of the year.
