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I must start by giving a shoutout to the folks over at Nike Brand, especially Jason Petrie, for continuing to be trailblazers in this industry. As you all may remember I was a HUGE fan of the LeBron 7 and could be quoted as saying "these will guide us back to the golden age of sneaker culture". Well call it sneakerhead intuition if you please, but I may have been right on target. Continuing the

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Just a word to the wise: When you're an up and coming artist most times you don't have much of a following, besides the few friends who you weren't embarrassed to perform in front of, nor do you have the luxury of a proven track record. With that being said it's very important that you give it 100% so that you leave a good first impression. Speaking of first impressions, make sure your cover art

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As if Glen Davis wasn't having a hard enough time shaking the "Big Baby" moniker.

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Lately I've been seeing a lot of posts about how to remove the yellowing from the Retro AJKO which was a bit puzzling in my opinion. I must admit I think we're being a little ungrateful on this one. I've always felt like the AJKO and yellowing was a package deal simply because every picture of the AJKO I've ever seen had some sort of yellowing which is in part why we all fell in love with it in

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By now you all know of the mass destruction caused by the Earthquake in Haiti. Now is the time to step up and get involved! The easiest and most convenient way is to simply text "YELE" to 501501, by doing so an automatic $5 will be charged to your phone bill which will be donated to the Haiti releif efforts. Check out these videos from two familiar faces for other ways to get involved.

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In the event that I'm sleep the rest of the day I would like to take this time to go ahead and wish you all a Happy New Year!!!

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Throughout the making of this list I couldn't stress enough my obsession with the Air Jordan 12. Not only have I been waiting on this shoe for most of the year but I've been waiting on this shoe since 97'. The beautiful part about this is that its not really selling out, which I can only attribute to the amount of hype surrounding the "Space Jams", meaning I can go pick up another pair or two as

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It seememed as if the day would never come considering we've known the "Space Jams" were coming every since the beginning of the year. JB sure let the anticipation build this time with blatent diregard for the bootleggers. Now that the day has come and gone, it was everything I expected plus a few headaches. i was literally a day late and a dollar short but in the end it all worked out for the

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The Lebron 7 is just what the game's been missing. I truly expect that this shoe will be one that leads the sneaker culture into another golden era, reminiscent of the 90s, where hype didn't influence every purchase and it was about what actually looked good. Jason Petrie, in true Tinker like fashion, has managed you capture the perfect balance of style and function.var VideoID = "4966"; var

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As if a cosign from one of the hottest young up and coming rappers in the game, Wale, wasn't enough to sway you judgement of the Foamposite. Nike gave you even more reason to love the shoe by adding an Eggplant paint job, made famous by the Foamposite's first cousin, the Flightposite. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come and we really are headed back to how it was.var VideoID = "4992"; var

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The store thats consistantly loyal to the culture celebrated five years in 2009. What better way to celebrate than to put together a beautiful collaboration for the people. What more can I say the colors, the materials, the silhouette everything is on point.var VideoID = "4964"; var Width = 425; var Height = 344;

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For many sneakerheads across the globe the Air Jordan III(30)True Blue would be considered a grail, so its no surprise that the blogosphere went nuts when word dropped that there was possibly a re-release on the horizon. At the end of the day these kicks never made it across the pond. They were an Europe only release, but if you were lucky and your local sneaker shop put in some extra legwork you

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It would be hard to argue that any other single person had more of an impact on culture, whether it be fashion, hip-hop, or pop, over the past 2 years than Kanye West. But in 2009 he made a particular splash in the ever growing sneaker culture. As he performed on each leg of his tour and even at the Grammy's wearing a mysterious shoe that seemed to be glowing the chatter started. The rumors

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Adding to my obsession with the Jordan 12, in November Jordan Brand released the Jordan 12 "Flu Game" obviously to commemorate MJ's epic Game 5 performance in the 97' NBA Finals where he led his team from behind to defeat the Utah Jazz all while suffering from a stomach virus and wearing these Jordan 12s. Though JB added a nubuck upper which I could do without, I still felt that these should

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The above photo is the actual first photo that I saw of the Nike Hypermax "Tennis Ball", and i must admit it was an instant infatuation. This picture was originally posted with pictures of the, now infamous, McFly Hypermax. Though the latter never hit retailers stateside sneakerheads were given a treat when the "Tennis Balls" were still released, and the best part is that they were released in a

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-32998354957242904922009-12-31T14:01:00.002-06:002010-01-01T18:14:13.172-06:00

Though Reebok may be seen to many as a dead brand, I don't think anyone would rush to discredit the impact their Pump Technology had on the game and as a result, the sneaker culture. If there were one Reebok that created a cult-like following it would have to be the Reebok Pump. So 20 years later Reebok took that very piece of information and decided to go all in. They teamed up with 20 of the

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Ok I had to bend the rules a bit in order to fit these on the list. Though I'm not a huge fan of the Air Force One the fact should not be ignored that these 2 pairs are the most beautifully crafted AF1s I've laid eyes on this year if not ever. The appeal of the CLOT AF1(top) is that the foil material can be pealed to customize the shoe to your liking. The appeal of Mayor's Bespoke (bottom) is the

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For this particular shoe Nike teamed up with Eddie Cruz, co-owner of UNDFTD, to bring us a finely crafted piece of art as part of the EAST vs WEST pack. Though I might be a little bias considering I'm a Lakers fan, I must admit that there was an instant attraction with this shoe. I'm personally not a big fan of the Air Force 1 but this particular make-up definitely does it for me.

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God's favorite DJ also happens to be a MAJOR player in the sneaker game. Here DJ Clark Kent teamed up with Nike for a Dunk that took the overly used Gucci colorway and somehow gave it a nostalgic energy.

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For some reason I have a thing for Nylon Dunks, so naturally when i saw these I was very excited. I must add that I was a bit frustrated with all the confusion about if these would be released or not all the way up until they were released only at Urban Outfitters in select colors.

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Though we should never expect to be disappointed by any collaboration that involves UNDFTD, this particular release would definitely take the cake for most jaw dropping. Earlier this year when UNDFTD and PUMA joined forces the outcome was GOLDEN literally! Four styles of the Puma 24K Series Mid were released at a very select few retailers, while one very special style was released, with only 72

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The Jordan 12 is hands down my favorite Jordan so therefore these had to make the list. Back in 2003 I worked at Athletes Foot and we got the Black/University Blue 12s, but we only got sizes 11.5 and up to a size 14. I wear a size 10.5 so obviously I was cut out but I still bought the 11.5 because i was in the 9th grade and figured I would fit them one day. Well, long story short, I'm still a

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In early 2009 pictures surfaced of an all red suede and an all 3M version of the Air Jordan V(5) together. Shortly after pics surfaced buzz started to build so much that there were several nicknames floating around including, the "Defining Moments 2" and the "Raging Bull". For me it was love at first sight. And on May 23, 2009 the wait was over. The "Toro Bravo" Pack checks in at number 17.

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Earlier this year Nice Kicks teamed up with David Z and Asics bringing to life the Nice Kicks x Asics Gel Lyte 3, which would prove to be one of the most anticipated releases of the fall season. The collaboration, which was released in limited quantities at David Z retailers and the David Z online store, was the cause of an October uproar in the sneaker community.

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On February 14, 2009 many of us were locked in to what ended up being an epic slam dunk battle between the undersized Nate Robinson and the over sized Dwight Howard. Though I was personally in favor of Nate taking the crown, he was clearly the underdog considering Dwight was much taller and a fan favorite. But in true David vs Goliath fashion Nate conquered Superman draped in Kryptonite green

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Though this shoe seems to be built more for function than style I'm sure no one would hesitate to agree that this shoe is an example of Nike revolutionising the game once again. And though I'm not a huge fan of lowtop shoes I am, in fact, a huge fan of Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Therefore its no surprise that the shoe of choice for many Lakers and various players across the league is the same

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In 2009 Jordan Brand came with a solution for all the people out there, like me, who rock kicks rain, sleep, or snow by producing a shoe equipped for just that.

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In the era before performance enhancing drugs were prominent in baseball and when many of us were blowing into our Super Nintendo cartridges to make them work, Ken Griffey Jr. was the man. In 96' his Nike legacy truly began when he was granted his first signature shoe and in 2009 Nike finally answered the call with the re-release of the Air Griffey Max 1.

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For all the people out there who have a fondness for Penny's and the Foamposite One, this is the hybrid that gives you all the bang for your buck.

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I'll start the list with a set of sneakers that could have made it strictly based on it's cause. The Livestrong Series was released earlier this year to commemorate and help support the fight against cancer.

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This great year is finally coming to an end and since its been a while since I've updated I figured it's only right to close out the last 24 hours of the decade in dramatic fashion. So I will be counting down MY top 24 sneaker releases of the year, posting one per hour up until the new year. So buckle up and take a look at my honorable mentions that just barely missed the list... Leave Your

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On this day, October 18, 25 years ago, the NBA banned the original Air Jordan One due to its non-compliance with the league's uniformity policy. Little did they know this move would do so much to inspire a culture. The fact that Michael Jordan was fined $5,000 every time he laced up to play a game in these made them that much more desirable which made it worth Nike's while to cut the $5,000 check

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To all the sneakerheads out there who understand that sneaker addiction is a real condition there is now a diagnosis. We suffer from Obsessive Sneaker Disorder and finally there is someone in the game ready to help treat us. OSD is the first and only interactive broadcast in the world dedicated to the sneaker culture where Dee "SoleProprietor" Wells along with his crew (PaperChasr, Chadio,

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In a rather sad turn of events it has been reported and confirmed that popular DJ and well known sneakerhead DJ AM was discovered dead by his friends after they, along with paramedics, broke down the door at his New York apartment at or around 5:20 PM on Friday, August 28, 2009. DJ AM will be dearly missed and remembered by his fans, Hip-Hop, and sneakerheads alike. Here are a few things I came

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Here's a look at a collection that left me quite speechless. Though many of the kicks shown may be referred to as beaters or runners in the sneaker world because of their condition, I am drawn to this collection and collector for other reasons. Despite the fact that he owns many rare and priceless jewels there is something else that grabs my attention. You see, I have this thing for shoes with

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After a great season for Kobe that ended with a ring and finals MVP, followed by a summer where the signing of Lamar Odom and Ron Artest make the Lakers a lock to repeat, what's a better way to cap things off than to be named cover boy of arguably the best NBA video game, NBA 2K10. Here's a NBA 2K10 first look of "Kobe Doin Work"... Leave your 2Cents!

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With anticipation growing for the upcoming release of Jay-Z's 11th solo album, The Blueprint 3, it has recently been announced that Hov will grace the cover of the October issue of XXL Magazine, where he will speak on many subjects, such as the aftermath of the D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune) release, his stint as the president of Def Jam, as well as his the role in Hip-Hop today... Leave your 2Cents!

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I'd just like to take this time to tell myself HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY!!!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-88968829723051090182009-08-21T02:42:00.002-05:002009-08-21T02:53:43.817-05:00

This episode of "Nike SB Un-Pretty" features the first major signee to the Nike SB brand, P-Rod (Paul Rodriguez), clearly before the "fame and fortune". Pay very close attention to the heat on his feet. Leave Your 2Cents!

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Though the album cover was released several weeks ago here's a first look at the final track listing for Jay-Z's much anticipated and apparently feature heavy(11/15) The Blueprint 3... Leave Your 2Cents! 1. “What We Talkin’ About” (featuring Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun) 2. “Thank You” 3. “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” 4. “Run This Town” (featuring Kanye West and Rihanna) 5. “Empire State

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-16212745411832733372009-08-21T01:49:00.002-05:002009-08-21T02:53:43.828-05:00

Many people's idea of skateboarding derives simply from what they see on the X-Games. Well this video clip serves as the intro to a series I like to call "Nike SB Un-Pretty" which gives viewers a glimpse of the much less mainstream, less structured, and quite frankly less pretty side of the street skate scene. Leave Your 2Cents!

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By now the big moment has come and gone for most, but just in case you're like my uncle and happened to be working during the premier of Jay-Z's new video for "Run This Town" here's your second chance to catch it... Leave Your 2Cents! (About how much you loved seeing Rhianna throwing up the ROC!)

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-23635098399545935392009-08-20T15:20:00.003-05:002009-08-20T15:32:09.518-05:00

Though I've repeatedly expressed the fact that I have no desire what so ever to attempt skateboarding nor do I own a skateboard, it should be duly noted that I do acknowledge, accept, and appreciate the role in which skateboarding played and continues to play in the sneaker culture. So with that being said don't be alarmed by sporadic posts focusing on skateboarding. Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-84022935140507021392009-08-20T01:19:00.010-05:002009-08-21T02:52:23.785-05:00

With mere hours left until the world premier of Jay-Z's video for his latest single,Run This Town featuring Kanye West and Rihanna from the upcoming Blueprint 3 album, what could be better than a sneak peak behind the scenes look at the making... And by the way don't forget to tune in tonight(Aug 20) at 8/7c to MTV to catch the video in its entirety!!! Leave your 2Cents!

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1. The first thing you notice on everyone is their shoes.2. When you walk into class people occasionally say Another Pair?!?3. The teachers even notice when you get new shoes.4. Instead of taking the shortcut with your friends in the grass or dirt you walk all the way around the cement.5. Your parents get really mad when you get another pair of shoes.6. When somebody insults your shoes, you stick

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-75230463744578084542009-07-27T02:15:00.004-05:002009-07-27T02:27:05.628-05:00

Its a new day. Buying music has become the exception and not the rule, and though personally I pay for my music, statistics show and prove that the complete demise of album sales is inevitable. Social networking sites such as facebook and myspace offer a free service while selling millions of dollars in ad space, so in my opinion its about time hip-hop took a page from that book and depended on

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-41522824821661014752009-07-27T02:12:00.007-05:002010-01-01T18:15:58.571-06:00

In a nutshell the sneaker culture is simply the lifestyle surrounding the love and appreciation for kicks, but there's much more depth beyond the surface. Like many cultures there are points of origin responsible for helping to shape and mold the sneaker culture. Sneakers started as necessary accessories for basketball and skateboarding, but after the emergence of hip-hop and the NBA's infamous

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-89363557774909316562009-07-26T03:12:00.002-05:002009-07-27T02:14:42.681-05:00

A sub-genre of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hype is the craze which usually follows the recent success of a new musical sound or style where artist try to take advantage of its popularity by emulating the sound or style in order to make money and/or to become or stay relevant. (i.e. crank dat, autotune, etc.)

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-19575728367275092222009-06-22T13:40:00.008-05:002009-12-31T19:11:23.964-06:00

In a follow up to my recent post, 7 Deadly Sins, here is a quick look at the remaining colorways of the Reebok "7 Deadly Sins" pack. As reported earlier the kicks to represent lust, wrath, gluttony, and envy are set for release in the coming months and will be available at select Reebok retailers. Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-32621511838063064402009-06-21T04:18:00.005-05:002009-06-21T04:51:42.058-05:00

In another random turn of events Nike gained inspiration from one of my favorite childhood cartoons for another hot colorway in the newly acclaimed Big Nike High,which as of late has been the shoe of choice for many of Nike's more risque' colorways. This trend is continued with the recent release of the Big Nike High "Flintstones" Pack, in which the shoes are inspired by Flintstones characters,

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-10647930586749515372009-06-19T02:41:00.006-05:002009-06-22T14:00:44.243-05:00

Though many hypebeasts wouldn't consider Reebok to be an "it" brand, the upcoming release of their "7 Deadly Sins" package will surely force them to reconsider. The package takes the Reebok Pump Omni Lite and spices it up a bit with seven different solid colorways, each representing one of the "7 Deadly Sins". While pride, sloth, and greed have already hit select retailers, the remaining four(

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It seems as if Nike took heed to the recent success of Jordan Brand and their ability to sell shoes in twos. This is evedent in the upcoming release of the Nike Air Trainer "Legacy Pack". The pack will include the original Air Trainer 1 in an OG colorway (old love) and the next gen Trainer 1 in the same colorway (new love). The pack will be released July 18 at select retailers but will be

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-88663468649810549772009-06-16T15:19:00.007-05:002009-06-17T16:01:42.727-05:00

The fashion designer best known for his unconventional and sometimes down right outrageous designs, Jeremy Scott, has teamed up with Adidas once again to sprinkle his flare and flavor on their Originals by Originals campaign. This time around his collection includes this far out design, where he remixes the Adidas Altitude by adding three tongues. Though this design offers far more style than

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-7494559902008086462009-06-16T12:02:00.006-05:002009-06-16T16:43:16.782-05:00

The dates have been comfirmed for the much talked about, America's Most Wanted concert tour, which will feature Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, and Drake. Tour dates include: 07-27 Scranton, PA – Toyota Pavilion 07-29 Saratoga, NY – Performing Arts Center 07-30 Pittsburgh, PA – Post Gazette Pavilion 07-31 Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center 08-01 Wantagh, NY – Jones Beach Theater

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-10143357210000123722009-06-14T22:47:00.005-05:002009-06-14T23:19:43.113-05:00

If you Lakers fans out there are anything like me then it feels like an eternity since the last time we hoisted that trophy. But we have finally reached "the promised land". Though there's been many peaks and valleys along the way we are now at the top of that mountain called the NBA once again, and though Jay-Z officially mourned the Death Of Autotune we'll pay our respects by blasting "Pop

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-74289667605365996772009-06-13T03:58:00.007-05:002009-06-13T04:25:06.218-05:00

The movie that inspired the fight the power movement meets the shoe that inspired a culture. This Air Jordan Retro 1 commemorates the classic movie Do The Right Thing by legendary filmmaker Spike Lee. Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-41156931125296656762009-06-12T00:16:00.006-05:002009-06-12T00:32:33.274-05:00

I posted a preview earlier this week of Soulja Boy displaying his freestyle abilities. Now you can see the final product with today's release of his Gangsta Grillz mixtape, entitled Follow Me, inspired by twitter. Take a listen and Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-68715923202169557042009-06-10T22:35:00.004-05:002009-06-10T22:53:45.353-05:00

Just when you thought Nike was the old dog with no new tricks they pulled one from the same sleeve that made it ok in 1986 to release a Swooshless shoe in the form of the Air Jordan II. How ironic that 23 years later they take a page from that very book with the release of two shoes that prove just how refreshing those same old tricks can be. Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-79794583901661965542009-06-10T13:01:00.006-05:002009-06-10T13:42:08.136-05:00

Here is a sneaker peak at the next Air Jordan DMP scheduled for release on July 11th. This package features two pairs of Retro Ones and is to comemorate not only the 25+ year rivalry that is the Bulls vs Celtics but also Mike's 63 point game in 1986 which is and will forever be a record for points scored in the Garden and is also a NBA playoff record for points in a game. Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-39741055756832362762009-06-10T12:19:00.010-05:002009-06-10T17:28:59.683-05:00

Here's a live look at DJ Skee playing the demo to what has been called hip-hop's answer to Guitar Hero, entitled DJ Hero. Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-34847448559229583012009-06-10T11:36:00.006-05:002009-06-10T17:24:57.943-05:00

Here is a video I found that I thought would serve as a little inspiration to not only the aspiring producers but also anyone else trying to break into the music game. Watch Marco Polo as he shows us the passion, time, dedication, patience, effort, and skill it takes to make good music and become successful. Leave Your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-10931359899354777992009-06-08T00:55:00.010-05:002009-06-12T00:14:34.274-05:00

Video Provided by DatPiff.comThis is just a glimpse of what you can expect from Soulja Boy on his upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape. The video features a freestyle by Soulja Boy who's truly showing signs of progression, whether it be his new sense of style, his more calm approachable demeanor, or the growth of his lyrical abilty. Take a look... Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-32861981110013885312009-06-07T04:22:00.006-05:002009-06-12T16:12:40.404-05:00

The unlikely collaboration of Nike Sportswear and Japanese hip-hop clothing line, Swagger, have birthed a Nike Terminator Hi that is just as unlikely. The shoes given the nickname the "Milk Chocolate'" are a mis-matched combination of what looks to be one mint green and one chocolate brown shoe. There is no word yet as of when these will be released but theres one thing for sure, many will be

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-41203106012123952762009-06-07T03:59:00.010-05:002009-06-19T03:36:00.687-05:00

After the exclusive debut of Jay-z's D.O.A. track, Funk Flex and Mister Cee check in with Hov where he addresses a few hip-hopical issues including the misuse of autotune, his label situation, and even sheds some light on Blueprint 3... Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-71890502325964646732009-06-07T03:58:00.005-05:002009-06-19T03:36:14.457-05:00

I'm not one to really get wrapped up in trying to define hip-hop, but take a look at what happens when Jay-Z unexpectedly drops his new single, entitled D.O.A. aka Death Of Autotune (produced by No I.D. and Kanye West), on Funk Flex and Mister Cee. This definitely captues the true essence of hip-hop. The music, the message, and the passion are all clearly present... Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-81608173623993562212009-06-07T03:52:00.007-05:002009-06-08T02:36:58.427-05:00

Nike is at it again, this time coming out of the woodworks with a fresh pair of Zoom Kobe 4s, exclusively for Kobe and his team, boasting notable season stats in gold all around the shoe. Its still unknown whether or not these kicks will be be available for retail but stay posted as usually the opportunity is to great for nike to pass up... Leave your 2Cents! ____ Pics via Solecollector

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-66752405847862089682009-06-07T03:27:00.011-05:002009-06-10T17:31:25.556-05:00

This track surfaced a few days ago and it pretty much speaks for itself or better yet Wayne speaks for Kobe. Though Wayne was featured in a Lebron 6 sneaker commercial there is no doubt who his favorite player is ... Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-31917114397923943382009-06-03T21:18:00.008-05:002009-06-10T17:33:00.113-05:00

So after weeks of anticipation and a few days worth of MTV teasers, the day is finally upon us. Wale, One of my favorite sneakerheads/rappers, just dropped an official single entitled "Chillin", which features Lady Gaga and is directed by video vet and grammy nominee, Chris Robinson who captures the pure essence of Wale doing exactly what the title suggest while in the streets of D.C. Leave your

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-80172693634811617742009-06-03T21:14:00.006-05:002009-06-07T04:47:45.751-05:00

I don't think its necessarily fair to compare every new girl group to Destiny's Child but in this case, after seeing the video, that was my natural vibe, which is definitely a good thing seeing as any other time the comparison is drawn I feel like I'm forcing myself to even see any similarities... Leave your 2cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-5151559736126094922009-06-03T20:33:00.006-05:002009-06-07T04:47:57.164-05:00

Spaceship from kwest on Vimeo.So I'm surfin some of my favorite sites today and I happen to run across the video to my favorite motivational song ever. I can definitely relate to the experiences and have used this song as motivation several times... So if you're like me you're ready to see the long awaited video and if you've been living under a rock for the past few years then this is a great

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-5685563734981367722009-06-03T20:12:00.010-05:002009-06-09T01:52:14.841-05:00

With a brilliant concept in mind M.T. the great went to work, for what seemed like an eternity, on the 14 original instrumental tracks which are used as background music to popular movie scenes. After more than a few tweets here and there, building the anticipation for the clock to strike 12 on 6.2.09, The Soundtrack to Greatness has arrived. Be sure to check it out and Leave your 2Cents!

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-83779010930690866382009-06-03T20:10:00.006-05:002009-06-09T14:11:44.470-05:00

I'm sure we've all pretty much come to expect Kanye to be the innovator of music videos seeing as each of his is better than the last, but for some reason he never ceases to amaze me, and this is no different. As if knowing that one of my favorite songs from the album was next up for a video wasnt enough i was totally caught off gaurd when i saw just who the leading lady was. take a peak and

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-19263976571011791122009-06-03T20:05:00.006-05:002009-06-08T02:36:54.491-05:00

At a time where Nashville’s hip-hop radio scene is, in my opinion, lacking any sort of real quality, many listeners have become discouraged from listening what so ever. But listeners have nothing more to fear because hope is on the way in the form of Sherm Radio. The TSU senior is extremely passionate about broadcast communication and has an apparent understanding of self branding. This passion

citymykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742131224114343699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543100792515323621.post-7413912571606904722009-06-03T02:43:00.001-05:002009-06-07T04:49:12.359-05:00

So I would like to take this time to welcome you all to the Myke In The City blog. This blog will follow me (Myke) on a journey from city to city, place to place, event to event in search of all things having to do with the hip-hop and sneaker cultures.

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