You Hype! Sike Nah...

Like a Pimp

dkgiles2 — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:30:00 +0000

The World Over

dkgiles2 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:11:00 +0000

Stussy opens up shop on the second floor of Ubiq this Saturday. They’re releasing these shirts to commemorate. Since they’re not free, I’m sure it’ll be a much easier cop than the DC jawns. (stoneface)

TIURF EGNARTS

dkgiles2 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:04:00 +0000

Gnarls Barkley is releasing a backwards version of their latest album here for free.99

I got connections nearly everywhere like wi-fi

dkgiles2 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:03:00 +0000

Southeast Slim ft. Wale – “The Bomb”

For the Go-Go illiterate, this samples the classic BYB joint “Thug Passion” and that last “Unibomber” line alludes to another BYB classic:
Backyard Band – Thug Passion
Backyard Band – Unibomber

This is too much

dkgiles2 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:45:00 +0000

Can we get a drop?

?uestlove has the New Wale Mixtape

dkgiles2 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:35:00 +0000

Is it me, or is this the most hyped Roots album ever? Maybe it’s jus cuz I live in Philly and spend too much time on the 7 internets.

Oh, this is a shot from the new Roots video for their single “Rising Up” featuring Wale and Chrisette Michele. More aqui.

Yes, I got the Playaz Cirle Album

dkgiles2 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:18:00 +0000

Playaz Circle ft. Phonte – Paper Chaser.

Prolly one of my top favorite songs of the year. Yes. Prolly one of my top favorite songs of the year. Had to say it twice. It definitely looks like they cut their video budget tho. No more “Duffle Bag Boy” money?

Fear of a Black Planet

dkgiles2 — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:13:00 +0000

Every time I look at this pic I think, “they neva shoulda gave you niggas money!”

Golden shower jokes aside, this is a really disturbing image. Perhaps bleach blonde hair on black men never made you uncomfortable in the past (a la Sisqo, B-More stand up!), but this ol’ Helga lookin-ass-nigga simply makes me fear for the progress of our people and my unborn daughter that may someday walk the halls of Kenwood Academy. I guess the more exposure to the world and creative outlets we receive, the more eccentric we may become until we completely lose our ability to put the “b” in suBtle. Which brings me to this…

I know what you’re thinking… “Kelz could have really benefited from one of those”, but I was actually pondering, “I pray this wasn’t one of those ‘last page of xxl magazine’ joints”. It isnt. In fact black folks don’t have a damn thing to do with it. According to designergasmasks.com (yes, they have a website) its art for art’s sake…

“We are in a state of perpetual war – with ourselves and with the eco-system that sustains us. Perpetual war breeds perpetual fear. In the present context, this fear stems from our extreme desire for authenticity and manifests itself in our collectively insatiable culture of consumption.

Deep down, we are afraid we may never be satisfied. An expanding archive of branded myths and icons feeds this fear. Designer Gas Masks is an attempt to visualize this state of mind. Because it is only by first acknowledging and then challenging fear that we will all be able to breathe a little easier.”

Further evidence that I should have no problem making my first million by 35. Good night.

Soulja Boys II Men

dkgiles2 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Soulja Boyz II Men from jeff on Vimeo.
Post title and video lifted blatantly off nahright.

Taxation Without Representation

dkgiles2 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:45:00 +0000

I couldn’t be more proud of beltway traffic and $2000 rent.

DC: Baileys Presents Estelle
@ Zanzibar (DC)

Event Information:
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
21+
cover: $15.00

Venue Information:
Zanzibar (DC)
700 Water St SW
On the Waterfront
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 554-9100
http://www.zanzibar-otw.com/

—> Check for HU alum Brandon Hines opening for Estelle on all of the American Boy tour dates

DC – LACED: Re-Fresh
@ Cue Bar

Live graffiti-art installations by JAZIROCK and BLISTER & Streetwear features include Dopeville, Clockwise Clothing and Fresh Produce Threads.

Event Information:
Thursday, April 17, 2008
7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
21+
cover: FREE

Venue Information:
Cue Bar
1115 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
http://www.solsource.org

DC: Nicolay & Kay with Muhsinah and Panacea
@ Black Cat

Event Information:
Friday, April 18, 2008
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
All Ages
cover: $15.00

Venue Information:
Black Cat
1811 14th St NW
Washington , DC 20009
http://www.blackcatdc.com/

DC: Spring Kick-Off Concert w/ Common & DJ Clue
@ Georgetown University McDonough Gymnasium

Event Information:
Staturday, April 19, 2008
9:00 PM
All Ages
Cover: $5 to students, $20 for the outside

Venue Information:
Georgetown University McDonough Gymnasium
Purchase Tickets Online
http://gpb.georgetown.edu

DC: DJ ?uestlove
@ Liv

Event Information:
Sunday, April 20, 2008
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
21+
cover: TBD 15 adv

Venue Information:
Liv
2001 11th Street NW
above Bohemian Caverns
Washington, DC 20001
http://questliv.eventbrite.com