The two of these albums had their listening parties last week & I can tell you first hand that you should not be taken lightly, the first week of June. Jay Stay Paid & The Ecstatic drop. Don't fuckup & forget to snatch em!!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Cop That! Cop That!
The two of these albums had their listening parties last week & I can tell you first hand that you should not be taken lightly, the first week of June. Jay Stay Paid & The Ecstatic drop. Don't fuckup & forget to snatch em!!
So Lolita
Hellz Bellz gives us their SUmmer 09 & not a moment to soon. They call it So Lolita & I love it. Loved the movie, love the line, love the collection, love the lookbook. Damn you Hellz Bellz, you've done it again!!
A message by George Carlin
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but
shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,
but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and
smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees
but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more
problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little,
drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too
little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our
possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and
hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to
life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but
have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer
space but not inner space.
We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air,
but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold
more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less
and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small
character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of
two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.
These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one
night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer,
to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the
stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time
when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going
to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to
you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your
side.
Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you because that is the only
treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember,
to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all
mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep
inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday
that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak
and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind
shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,
but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and
smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees
but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more
problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little,
drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too
little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our
possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and
hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to
life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but
have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer
space but not inner space.
We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air,
but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold
more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less
and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small
character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of
two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.
These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one
night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer,
to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the
stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time
when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going
to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to
you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your
side.
Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you because that is the only
treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember,
to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all
mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep
inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday
that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak
and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Turntable lab turns it up!!
The Mos Def listeing party & DaeOne's belated birthday beat battle we mushed together sure did come out pretty damn ill. & let's face it, if you weren't there, nobody noticed.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Props to a good cause.
My boy Skotch Davis made it down to New York to perform at the Aids rally, the least we can do is by a fucking shirt. Let's save ourselves, it's in our hands!!
H&M is releasing their annual collection of Fashion Against Aids tees. Remember last year the Madden twins & Rihanna did their thing. This time around the collaborations include Yoko Ono, Katy Perry, N.E.R.D, & Dita Von Teese to name a few. Available May 28th, which is the same day as out Mos Def listening party & DaeOne & THX producer showcase, grab one and roll through.
Monday, May 25, 2009
East Coast stand up.
Applying Pressure or Kiss My Ass? Honestly. I'm a fan of both these dudes. You gotta know with Jada and Cass you already know what you're going to get. They're in the same lane. You know what they're going to spit about before you put it on. Just know that instead of expecting them to evolve or try the versatility of different lanes they're coastin in theirs & still spitting fire. That cook it, sell it, count it & bust first, snitch never shit. I guess it's that "if it ain't broke" mentality. I'm poppin em both in on my gully shit!! lol.
xoxo New Jack BRenn
The Dopeness.
Each piece is customized. The artist can do whatever you want. Your name, your city, your last name. Whatever your word of choice is. I'd love it if all jewelery lines were this dope, but I guess if that were the case then we wouldn't be able to appreciate the originality of these pieces. Yeah graph pieces have been done. Even spray cans and shit, but never anything that is the exact replica of one of the founding elements oh hip hop. This actually hasn't been done before & not only want it but need need need it!! I usually don't do sets, but fuckit.
xoxo New Jack Brenn
Moment of Silence.
“I’ve been doing a lot of thinking since I went away and well I might as well just come straight out with it….I’m not going to be working on Missbehave anymore. Ouch. It hurts to say out loud. I haven’t issued a statement on the site yet but I thought that I would take baby steps and start here. It’s sad because Missbehave was my life for so long. It was once a great Magazine and with time could have become a really great website, but it seemed like each week my pregnancy sunk in, the more my head was somewhere else, like here, writing about funny stuff that happens at the playground or my toddler shopping addiction. I’ll admit it, my lifestyle is changing. “ -Samantha Moeller
Shouts to Samantha Moeller.
We loved it while it lasted!!
xoxo New Jack Brenn
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
You Better Be There!!
Click the flyer to make it bigger, then come out on the 28th & let's do it even bigger!! Has a Bella steered you wrong yet? Didn't think so!! Why you ridiculously ask? Because L.A. Bella said so & so did ShakeTheHand & VIMBY & Mighty Mighty Mos Def Bitch!! Besides it's not only Mr. Defs listening shin dig we still haven't celebrated DaeOne's bithday & despite what 50 says we DO give a FUCK if it's your birthday Dae!!
xoxo Brenn
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Anguish & Art.
This is the work of David Gillanders. Pictured is a project he worked on back in 2004 inspired by the homeless kids of the Ukraine. He finds a way to capture the beauty in struggle and doesn't leave the pain far behind. I've recently become a pretty big fan of the photographer.
The girl above is 13 year old Yana. she is HIV positive and doesn't stand alone in her particular group of friends. Among the 20 that were tested, ranging from ages 6 to 17, 75% of the children were positive as well. Her body is covered in sores and abscesses, but that was the least of her worries. Yana died on the streets of Odessa at Christmas time in 2004, while we were Christmas shopping, giving, receiving & stressing out. Puts a lot into perspective. & we thought we had problems. Get a bar.
xoxo Brenn Bangs
The girl above is 13 year old Yana. she is HIV positive and doesn't stand alone in her particular group of friends. Among the 20 that were tested, ranging from ages 6 to 17, 75% of the children were positive as well. Her body is covered in sores and abscesses, but that was the least of her worries. Yana died on the streets of Odessa at Christmas time in 2004, while we were Christmas shopping, giving, receiving & stressing out. Puts a lot into perspective. & we thought we had problems. Get a bar.xoxo Brenn Bangs
Monday, May 11, 2009
Totally Crossed Out Look.
I used to rock real Cross Colors as a kid when I would listen to Kriss Kross's "I Missed the Bus" on repeat and rap it in my bathroom mirror with one of those "everybody had em" leather and rope Africa necklaces. That? Priceless. This? I'd pay somebody not to wear it. Damn, doesn't the truth just sound better?
xoxo Brenn Bangs
He said his name is Drizzy.
So Y.O. said it first. The chicks in Houston are putting the girls in L.A. to shame. Um. I don't know about that, but those bitches sure do go hard. Idk if I could ever take it there but if I was Mr. Aubrey Graham I would definitely feel like the man.
xoxo Brenn Bangs
Gotta love Diz.
So of course Mario was on his J.O. and covered Dizzy's release. The album dropped a minute ago but is still doing well and going strong. Look out for future shows from Mr. Gibran or if you can't wait, I'll go ahead and put you guys up!!
xoxo Brenn Bangs
Friday, May 8, 2009
Naked's the new black.
Here's how I look at it, I'd much rather pictures of adorable chicks like Cassie & Rihanna leak than a bucket face ass broad like New York or the ever so talented Jasmine Sullivan. Is it weird that I think it's sweet that she wrote `I love you & I miss you` on the mirror? That's right ladies, time for squats & cardio. They're putting you to shame. xoxo Brenn Bangs
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