10 June 2008

Na$ir Jones presents: Ni**er

Nas' new album is planned to be titled: Ni**er. Are you surprised to hear that people are outraged? Duh people are going to be pissed and Nas might be pressured to name the album: NAS. But this man is an amazing lyricist and he forces you to listen to his words, and if you don't, the imagery in this video is powerful enough to convey his message. Watch and learn bitches...



HYPEBEAST.com wrote a very articulate passage to accompany this video, check it:

"There is a certain word that is the reigning king of epithets in the lexicon of offensive language. It's a word so complex and entrenched in a unique history that it can either be a polarizing term of endearment or a powder keg of repugnance depending on the surroundings, circumstances and who you ask. The word is such an uncomfortable and delicate subject that a meeting of the minds with the administration of Hypebeast had to occur to discuss if this video should even be shown here. I'm positive these were the thoughts that were floating around in the ambitious mind of Nas, who has courted controversy of the political breed since the beginning of his legendary career. Since Nas announced the title of his new album will be called "N***er" (self censoring) a tidal wave of controversy engulfed the project with civil rights activists up in arms and Hip Hop fans in a frenzy.

Although some of the mystique surrounding the album may have faded with the decision to change the album title to simply "Nas", the constant conversation is sure to return once the viewing public gets an eyeful of the incendiary clip for the single "Be a N***er Too". . .He attempts to discuss how much the word has been overused and bastardized to a point that it has become a monolithic term that all races use to describe both endearment and ignorance. The message of the song is powerful enough, but the bone chilling ending of the video puts it all in perspective."



word.

08 June 2008

$easonal Eat$: JULY


FRUIT$
Summer is the time to shine for fruits. They're all in season and they're all scrumptious.
  • Blueberries
  • Currants
  • Figs: Black Mission
  • Gooseberries
  • Grapes
  • Limes
  • Melons
    • Ambrosia
    • Canary
    • Galaxy
    • WATERMELON$$$

  • Nectarines
  • Peaches
  • Pears
    o Asian
    o Bartlett
    o French Butter
  • Pineapple
  • Plums

VEGETABLE$:
  • Green Beans
  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Garlic
  • Peppers: Bell/Sweet!
  • Summer Squash
  • TOMATOs
Winding Down
  • Lettuces
  • Sweet Vidalia Onions

04 June 2008

GOT IT



Obama finally clinched the Dem Nomination last night as he won the Montana primary. Even though he has been the assumed nomination for weeks now, Hillz has refused to concede.

Nomination = 2,118 delegates.
Obama== 2,154
Hillz== 1,919

And look how diva Michelle looks in that hot pink dress. OOoohhhH the white house is not ready for this one!! He better have Kanye perform at his inaugural ceremony!!



GO
BAMA!!!!

01 June 2008

HUFquake Hits LA

WHAT?
Hypebeast.com said that this is the 5th store to open in LA-->Did they mean, the 5th store total or the 5th in LA? And WHY don't I know where the other 2 stores are?

OK, I think I figured it out:
3 Sutter Street store fronts + 1 Hayes Valley shop + 1 new LA spot = 5

Huf is one store that has put SF on the sneaker map.

Word on the $neaker $treet: Alife and Supreme might locate some storefronts to the Bay.