1.30.2008

Blac Noir(The Wire)

Omar and Brother Mouzone Face off
Old Western set in an Urban Landscape.

1.29.2008

Sneaks of Week

Nike is commerating the Dunk Shoe line with its release of the
"Be True City Collection."
nike-be-true-city-dunk-2

Source: Antenna Magazine

Oh I forgot to mention they're only 86 Pair being shipped per City.

I'm working on the Adidas stay tuned ^_^

1.26.2008

Rontronik's MIX012608


SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIECNE HERE ARE THE NEW FILES FOR DOWNLOAD.
It's been a Minute since we got a "MIX" from Rontronik so in true Conglomerate Fashion he's decided to hit you off with a some flavas some, pay close attention to the final 2 tracks.
Nuff Said!
DOWNLOAD THE ACC FILE HERE TO PLAY IN ITUNES
Get the MP3 (you may need QuicktimePro to save to disk) here.
by Rontronik
total runtime = 00:53:22
1. Tessio by Luomo
2. Penthouse by Deep Blue
3. What Happened (Deep House Mix) by Abe Duque (feat. Blake Baxter)
4. Club Lonely by Lil Louis & The World
5. Paris Hilton by Mu
6. Happy Valentine (LFO Mix) by Miss Kittin
7. Mate Tron by Luke Vibert
8. Blue Screens by Mr. Velcro Fastener
9. Raw Dog by Audion
10. Steam by Paperclip People
11. Expensive Shit by Fela Kuti
12. Beau by Jimmy Edgar
13. Peace Of Mind by Claro Intelecto
14. Strings Of The Strings Of Life by Derrick May
15. Retina Flash by Rontronik
16. Sincerely by Rontronik

1.24.2008

Broken Keys While Waiting to Exhale at APT

This Photoset is a combination of my nights at Pianos,Apt and Von enjoy.


HIGH QUALITY SLIDESHOW AND DOWNLOADS HERE.

JORGE VELEZ'S OYERG MIX

OPEN YR EARS REAL GOOD MIX
Here's another eclectic mix, this time from Jorge Velez.

I've been making music since 97. I'm still enjoying it. The mix
you have the option of
downloading here is where my head was at
the night of 1. 14. 08 Hope you like. PS Buy My Records!
Tracklisting:
1. Tendrils (from "The Thing" sndtrk) - Ennio Morricone
2. Some Things Just Stick In Your Mind - Vashti Bunyan w/ Jimmy Page
3. Four Sticks (instrumental) - The Zep
4. Blood On The Rooftops - Genesis
5. Ah Mon Amour - Rachid Taha
6. Tell You Something - MU
7. Mystery Of Love - Mr. Fingers
8. Ride - The Bim Marx
9. T.X.7.41. - Eddie "Flashin'" Fowlkes & 3MB
10. Work It To The Bone - LNR
11. Rubber Cold Lampin' - The Bim Marx
12. Untitled - Rhythim is Rhythim
13. Body Oil (strip mix) - Infiniti
14. Donna - The Bridge & Tunnel Kids
15. I'm Doin Fine - Moodymann
RELEASES:
as DUERMO (12" and CD release on Ism Records, 2000)
as member of KID CONGO & THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS (album released on TransSolar Records, Berlin 2005)
as PROFESSOR GENIUS (Self Released Limited CD on Tropical Computer System, 2007 // 12" on Italians Do It Better, 2007 // 12" on Disques Sinthomme, 2007 // 2 x 12" on ThisIsNotAnExit, Spring 2008)
as THE BRIDGE & TUNNEL KIDS (release coming Summer 2008)
as 1/2 of THE BIM MARX w/ Duane Harriott (Release coming 2008)
LINKS:
www.myspace.com/professorgenius
www.myspace.com/bassnphasers
www.thisisnotanexit.net
www.myspace.com/disquessinthomme

1.19.2008

Notorious B.I.G. vs. Frank Sinatra


Jon Moskowitz presents - DJ Cappel & Smitty
Juicy - New York, New York
Everyday Struggle - A Day In The Life of a Fool
Nasty Boy - For Every Man There's A Woman
Come On - My Way of Life
Interlude - The World We Know (Over & Over)
Dead Wrong - In My Room (Nancy Sinatra)
Let's Get In On (feat. 2Pac) - Rain In My Heart
Hypnotize - Little Green Apples
Interlude
10 Crack Commandments - Fools Rush In
Runnin/Victory 2004 - A Long Night
Unfoolish (feat. Ashanti) - Out Beyond The Window


DOWNLOAD HERE AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

1.18.2008

French PSAs for Safe Sex and Aids Awareness

These French PSAs promoting Safe Sex and Aids awareness show why the French have lesser hang-ups when it comes to these topics.
The Animated PSAs are Hilarious


Big-Ups to J-Noisette for this one.




1.16.2008

Rontronik's Sparks of Ice out now!

Sparks
The Follow-Up to Magma, Rontronik's "Sparks of Ice (EP)" Cop it.
(TL 007CD)
AVAILABLE NOW
(Download Only at Amazon.com and iTunes)
1: "Sparks of Ice"
2: "Global Warming"
3: "Iron Catapillar"

THE DJ MIDGETFUCKER MIX

An electic blend of rarities from the 80's and I mean rarities. Hence the 80-08

DJ Midgetfucker's 80-08 Back to the the Future Mix Click Link for Downlaod

1.15.2008

Introducing MacBook Air


Announced today at Macworld 2008
Check out the specs Nuffsaid

Broken Keys this Thursday at Pianos

This is a new weekly that will be happening at Pianos.
DJ Prolific's selection of Soulful Rythms and Bassful Breakbeats reminds me of Tight Zipped Hoodies and Banana Seat Bikes. With a switch of the crossfader he transports you to 90's BK where Military Jackets, 40 below Timbs and Carhartt were the standard issue of the streets.

1.14.2008

Terrell Owens is a team player

Sportmanship at its finest.
WE LOVE YOU TO!

1.11.2008

David Byrne's Making Sense


Founding member David Byrne of the seminal music group the Talking Heads, speaks candidly to Wired Magazine about the dying record industry and muscians controlling their own destinies.

Download the My Life In The Bush of Ghosts album. It's the 1981 collaboration from David Byrne and Brian Eno
Click here

Also Check out this article from Trent Reznor about his trial and tribulations distributing The Saul Williams album NiggyTardust.
Big ups to Rontronik and iBeat.

1.09.2008

Sneaks of the Week 2008

It's been a while since I've done a Sneaks of the Week post.
Most of my time's been spent on eBay looking for Beat Machines.
In 2008 I'll try to step up my sneaker search.
Sneaks-of-the-Week 2008
Big Ups to J. Noisette for Christmas Dunks

Blac Ren Steeze: The Belstaff

The Belstaff Classic Tourist Trophy Professional Waxed Jacket

Made Popular by actor Steve Mc Queen, this classic motorcyle jacket should be a part of any RENaissance man's wardrobe.
Belstaff

1.07.2008

SKIM'S RECIPE #3

Skim Returns with her third Recipe:

SKIM’S MAGIC MUSHROOMS

First off, Happy Ho Hate! Hope you all are fully recovered from the quickness with which 2007 bedded us. I’m still picking up my clothes off the floor and trying to get out the door…

So, I had a client inquire about an event for 150 photojournalists. Skimkim would take care of the bar and food. It was a panel discussion on the state of journalism in the Middle East. Heavy shit. I didn’t have a chef available so I made the menu. I did the cooking. Couldn’t lose the referral! Heres what I came up with:

Roasted Carrots & Parsnips w/ Spicy Crushed Curried Almonds & Fresh Cilantro (vegan), Red Kuri, Kabocha Squash & Sage w/ Cinnamon Mascarpone on Country Bread Crostini (vegan) w/ Pancetta (non-vegan), Sautéed Wild Mushrooms w/ Cranberry Garlic Jam on Toasted Baguette (non-vegan)

The pics are of kitchen time the night before. Kat and Jim were helping with the company and cooking. Jim loves wine.


My staff at the event included talented baby wear designer, Khalym, of Sir Hayes, Maggie Horn, music aficionado, and Vanessa, partner in all dubious behavior and fellow food lover. Khalym and Maggie tended bar while Vanessa and I plated (or tried to plate) food. After the discussion, these ravenous journalists attacked us. I’ve never felt so violated (but still honored)! They were grabbing pieces of naked crostini from behind us, pawing at renegade mushrooms, and spilling free wine all over my linens…I promise we did not lift our heads for the initial 30 minute melee. The food was a hit, the staff was a hit, the client loved us…my back still hurts from bending over the table of food but, shit, that comes with hard work.

After clean-up, we skipped over to a restaurant in the neighborhood where we were put in the middle of the floor at a huge table for the 4 of us. Trouble. We got some munchies and a few drinks and hilarity ensued. We were scream laughing and shouting crass comments and making lewd gestures, you know, typical behavior for 4 women who just got off work. We were looking up house djs’ Myspace pages and getting “how to’s” on sexy belly-rubbing (I still don’t know…) Then a chef I knew came over for a drink and we simmered down. But as soon as we left and walked to the Zipcar, we just started up again. “I want that koochy and I’ll make it squirt.” I love my life.

So, here is the booty. Skim’s Magic Mushrooms. Sautéed Wild Mushrooms w/ Cranberry Garlic Jam on Toasted Baguette.
Magic Mushrooms Download Here

1.04.2008

Blac Ren's Holiday

This holiday was all a blur so I decided to combine all the gatherings I went to in one BIG photoset. It includes the Juggs at 205 in mid December,The Rub Loft Party and New Year's Eve at 205 and Von. Enjoy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!


HIGH RES PHOTOS FOR DOWNLOAD AND SLIDESHOW HERE
Also for Download: The Sebo K Resident Advisor mix I listened to while prepping this Photoset the Shit is FIREEEE!

1.02.2008

Jay-Z and Marvin Gaye's Brooklyn Soul



Mick Boogies Presents:Brooklyn Soul Produced by Shuko and the Gunna
This Mixtape's been floating around for a couple of weeks.
It's Jay-Z's American Gangster mixed in with Samples from Marvin Gaye.
The featured tracks are a smooth blend of the old and new.
Bigups to Noah for this one.
Download full album here.