When you’re offered five minutes with one of your heroes, you jump on it with vigor like Kool Aid-geeked grade schoolers on a trampoline. Or at least, you should. Such is the case with one Mike Diamond, aka Mike D, the high-pitched smooth talker in the archetypal Beastie Boys. In this humble man’s opinion, if […]
23
Mar
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Mike D curates Mercedes Benz' "Transmission LA: AV Club"
20
Feb
Download & stream latest project with producer Dot Da Genius
Brooklyn rapper Rilgood teams up with rising producer Dot Da Genius (best known for his upcoming WZRD project with Kid Cudi) for this JFK-inspired mixtape aptly titled JFK. Many think Rilgood is on the cusp of breaking, with two tracks off this mix booked for the soundtrack of Keanu Reeves’ new film, Generation Um. Stream […]
26
Jan
Stainless steel, black leather and Japanese quartz movement
Evan Clabots is a Brooklyn-based designer with Nonlinear Studio. His latest piece of work is a new take on designs we’ve seen over the last year inspired by the idea of minimalism, its lack of numbers or a background make for a clean design. Its skewed stainless steel face appears like its slipping from your […]
12
Dec
From Japanese art to the appreciation of well shaped derrières
The second installment of our Best Of 2011 retrospective series focuses on the Top 10 Books of 2011, including photo-heavy coffee table books, research tomes and literature. From the history of menswear staples to Japanese art to modernist architecture to the appreciation of the well shaped derrière, there were a multitude of books published covering […]
25
Oct
Florida crew re-envisions tracks by esteemed artist trio
The remix collective Urban Noize released this collection of their works reinvisioning tracks by the potent trio of Jay-Z, Kanye and Adele. Titled Brooklyn. Chicago. London. (The Urban Noize Remixes) in honor of the artists’ hometowns, the 8-song album features some nice production work from the Florida natives. Stream the Brooklyn. Chicago. London. mix below, […]
27
Sep
Dirt McGirt's landmark 1995 debut finally gets re-mastered
When you say that Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s landmark 1995 debut Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version is one of the best Wu Tang Clan records, you’re basically suggesting it’s one of the best hip hop albums of all time. And you’d be right. Next to eminent classics like GZA’s Liquid Swords and Raekwon’s […]
2
Sep
The latest from Brooklyn emcee's "Timez are Weird These Days"
Last name London, first name Theophilus. Newest video? “I Stand Alone”. Off the Brooklyn emcee’s Timez are Weird These Days LP, which you can direclty from iTunes. Enjoy for the long weekend…
17
Aug
Brooklyn duo's "Check Yo' Ponytail" mashup mix
The Brooklyn duo of Javelin have put together a sample heavy mixtape rife with retro hits to promote their set at last night’s Check Yo’ Ponytail club night. From mashups of The Fall with MIA to older tracks of Rolling Stones and Fine Young Cannibals to newer juice like Vybz Cartel, their half hour set […]
