"Let me explain something to you, Walsh. This business requires a certain amount of finesse."

It's coming. The Shape of Things to Come Mk2

Iceberg Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

I'm not normally one for catwalk fashion, but the odd menswear show, or the rare one I stumble across and truly take in, offers a few pieces of inspiration. Iceberg have really put together a lot of great looks here.

Now I'm not saying I like the complete look, or all of the items in all of the pictures I'm about to post, just the tones, textures and general cuts of some of the items.

I like these trousers:


I like this cardigan:




And that Jacket

Wan-Cee feat. Neon Hitch - 'What's Urban?"

L A V I S H L I F E S O C I A L C L U B

Shout out to Kei for inviting me over to the Lavish Life Social Club. It's a collective of really inspirational, creative, wonderful people residing in Atlanta. I'm with some pretty esteemed, admired company over there, so I'm going to have to up the levels and be on my best behaviour. You'll find me posting on Lavish Life on London, the UK and what's good on our fair and beautiful Island... This blog is now going to become a more personal site about me, my views and opinions, possibly more "work" related. I'm putting together another project - so hold tight for that. It's going to be alot.

Rinse.FM

make sure you go and check out the new and improved Rinse site. It's fantastic, seriously, this is the best representation of the culture of pirate radio, London and what we listen to. I truly admire Geeneus for all he's done for the music I love.



One of the most open and interesting interviews with the two people pioneering and champion Rinse (Geeneus & Sarah Lockhart) is featured on the site. Make sure you read that HERE

The scene in Brixton, south London, is his current focus. “It’s at the very point where I can see it going somewhere else. At the minute they’re calling it Dubbage. It’s nice, like house but with more energy.” He has spotted so many trends you wouldn’t bet against him. “Most people will say the music comes from London, but we can break it down further. Like between Roman [Road, east London] and Isle of Dogs comes grime. Croydon is Dubstep. That’s the very beginnings, d’you know what I mean?” He says he can pinpoint a grime rapper’s locality by the style of his delivery, “I could break it down to Plaistow, Leyton, Hackney, Bow, straight away.”

Major Lazer - 'Hold The Line'

Major Lazer "Zumbie" ft. Andy Milonakis from Mad Decent on Vimeo.

Mr Hudson speaks on the late Michael Jackson at Glastonbury 2009

VIA Team Supreme

Professor Green - 'Upper Clapton Dance'

Dizzee Rascal @ Glastonbury 2009

Watch the full set live HERE courtesy of the BBC.

Below is semtex's footage of their mini-MJ commemoration.

DIZZEE RASCAL & SEMTEX | MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE @ GLASTONBURY 09' from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

Donaeo, Double S, Wretch 32 - 'Let It Out'

How To Make It In America

From the makers of Entourage (Stephen Levinson and Mark Wahlberg) comes an exciting new show entitled How To Make It In America. From reading reports online it appears it hinges on a similar path to Vince and crew out in LA yet set in the Big Apple. With two industrious 20-somethings in New York City striving for success I'm looking forward to this, from what I've gathered it holds a slight context of sneaker obsession and skate culture.


Plus it stars Kid Cudi, now while he's been forced into the monolithic shadow of Drake in recent months, I've gone back to the mixtapes, not quite as excited as I was when he first burst onto the scene, but excitement nonetheless. Now I'm no longer engulfed but the swan song of hype that pretty much killed off Cudi for me, I can simply get back to the music.

Check out this cameo of Cudi on stage with his co-star from How To Make It In America Bryan Greenberg. It's a little different, but I think the vibe on this record compliments Cudi and his talent.

"I'm riding on my swangers and the drop a tinted up, I've got Kush in my blood"

Shout out to the Educated Villains for educating me on Trae and ABN. For those that don't know Trae has a pretty hilarious cartoon as well.



Trae is so well respected in Houston that the Mayor Bill White even gave Trae his own day. So come July 22nd, Happy Trae day.

Oh and his little kid can rap a bit as well.

Semtex Catches Up With Chipmunk

CHIPMUNK-THE PROGRESSION [INTERVIEW & FREESTYLES] from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

Great interview, Semtex's production quality is high as always, well worth a watch. I've got so much respect for this kid. He's grounded, hardworking, intelligent, doesn't get caught up in no hype. Hats off to his management, they've done everything right up to now. He's a talent that will be around for a long time to come.

Donnis - 'Watch for It Freestyle'

DONNIS - Watch For It Freestyle - Snack Pack Vol. 2 from Motion Family on Vimeo.

Big up Donnis, caught a show of his in Atlanta, guy can spit.

Pill - 'Trap Goin Ham' (The Blogs Goin' Ham)

I warned you about this video yesterday! I don't need to justify anything I do, those that know, know, and those that don't don't. Pill is the truth. My boys in the A should be proud of themselves, one of the best rap videos i've seen in a while. This is real!

Sometimes I Wish...

I grew up in New York in the early 90s and used to go to the Tunnel regularly.

"I don't sip Crys, I sip Lean, You can probably catch me, Rollin on a Bean"

Gorilla Zoe ft. Tha Block Boyz - Just Joog from zachwolfe.com/live on Vimeo.

Zach Wolfe directed this. I'm a big fan of Gorilla Zoe and this is my first time coming across Tha Block Boyz. I really like how these Southern rappers have embraced pills and love talking about getting messy.

Harold Alexander - 'Mama Soul'

Probably the craziest vocals I've heard in a while. Some straight classic rare groove vibes for the summer sun.

Where Respect Is Due...

ANDY BEACH

Tommy James & The Shondells - 'Mony Mony'

the break down at 1:58 is awesome, why don't they make pop music like this anymore?