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As we all probably have heard Guru from pioneering Rap twosome Gang Starr died today of the cancer that he has been battling for some time now. We know that Guru was a force to be reckoned with in Hip Hop culture and instead of lamenting on his death we here would like to celebrate his life. Heres just one of the many Gang Starr joints that are our favorite around here. Enjoy...

VIA: VIBE

Heres some visuals from the Trackademics off their Trackademics remix mixtape that you can get your hands on HERE. I love this song... and the video is super duper dope and you'll be able to know why in a moment... Just. Look. Down. Partake!

Now I am real particular about remixes, Especially if it is not an "Official" Remix. But the Hommy Kway-Floss does NYC justice on his remixed called about that to the Drake Over beat. Get to know it. 

Snoop Dog Ft Kid Cudi - That Tree

I saw this video this morning and although simple in concept I thought it was different and creative enough to blog about. Its quite funny as well.  Dope Beat and these two have great chemistry.

Via: FormatMag

Supra goes to the big city with the Suprawood variant on its Vaider shoe. We’re worried about the Vaider. Ever since getting to Suprawood, it’s been not returning our calls, staying out late, and hanging with a bad crowd. Last week we spotted its badass star-perforated uppers on Cobrasnake, doing shots with Steve Aoki. We hear TMZ has a tape of its beautiful gold accents doing terrible things. We just want Suprawood to come back home to FACTORY 413, who tell us that they’re expecting to see this starstruck shoe on April 24th, 2010.

Via: Loudream

Check out this beautiful 2D Digital animation called, Look Around. The story encompasses the world that is lost chasing the “American Dream.” Enjoy what you have and appreciate the life around you because tomorrow is never promised for anyone or anything. The short animation was beautifully written and directed by Lee kyu-tae. The sound was done by Gwon young-hwan, and the music was done by Shin hyun-mo

Drakes new one for his single Over... Ummm what do y'all think?

Via: VBS

"We went to London to tell the story of pirate radio – secret urban studios that transmit music from concrete tower blocks to the city, and met with DJs, and station managers, rappers and MCs. We met with DJ Scratcha from RINSE FM, MC Flirt from old school KOOL FM, J2k, Jammer, and Logan Sama. We uncovered how they stay underground and away from the authorities, while still setting the new music standard across London. We sailed to the source, where it all started – massive concrete and steel forts that sit at the mouth of the Thames River. We met the people who pioneered the spirit of pirate, and played the music that London wanted to hear. They set the standard, and when the authorities shut them down, pirate sounds went into the urban underground."

Super Dope fly futuristic shit you can love to. Partake!

There are no words I can use to describe the experience that was Janelle Monae last night. NONE. P.S This video aint got nothin on the vibe that was in that place last night. It was AMAZING. PARTAKE!

Malcolm McLaren ex manager of The Sex Pistols and punk rock visionary dies at 64. He passed away from Mesothelioma yesterday and the world lost an icon who touched both the musical tastes and attitudes in Great Britain but ushered in the Edwardian fashions that punk would become known for. He was also widely credited with introducing Britain Hip Hop and World Music and below you'll find a classic of his... Enjoy

I woke up this morning itchin to do something good and as my music player shuffled through my tunes guess which song came up? One of my faves... Reckoner.. its just a beautiful tune on a slightly overcast day and even though you've got things to do... perhaps you could take a timeout to enjoy it with us...

Via: HighsNobiety

Institubes are celebrating their 7th year with a big bang. Two days of partying at legendary Club L’Enfer right below la Tour Montparnasse on april 9th and 10th. With Institubes acts Para One, Teki Latex & Orgasmic, Surkin and Douster, to name only a few, plus good friends Boys Noize, A-Trak, Modeselektor, Sinden, Bart B More and The Genevan Heathen. Institubes also collaborated with Sixpack France on two tee shirts that will be exclusively available at the party. Go check Orgasmic’s mini-mix of tracks of all the artists playing at the festival over on Mixcloud. Tickets are available here.

Via: Freshness Mag

During the Digiwaxx Music Meeting Listening Session to promote his new collaboration album with Damian Marley, Distant Relatives, Nas was seen rocking a pair of the new Spring 2010 Clae Thompson sneakers in Sage Nubuck. Clae has been making a number of headlines as of late having their new model, the Khan, featured in the Jay-Z “On To The Next One” video. The Clae Thompson’s that Nas was rocking is a new cupsole model inspired by athletics yet still cool enough to be worn casually and they are available now at Clae retailers worldwide as well as the Clae online shop.

Via: HypeBeast

Having been prominently brought to light via a series of projects with The Hundreds, illustrator and tattoo artist Jun Cha makes the move to footwear in this upcoming collaboration with C1RCA. Fusing his signature black and gray tattoo style with C1RCA’s Hatchet model, the sneaker’s theme symbolizes “the transition from death and sacrifice to freedom and growth of one’s true roots.” The Jun Cha x C1RCA “The Black Tear Project” Hatchet will be limited to 100 pairs and will release on April 30th, 2010. For more information including images and a video, check the full details after the jump.

Via: HypeBeast

Following up the unveiling of its video for Fall/Winter 2010, Soulland offers a look at its lookbook, which features photography by Nikolaj Moller, who directed the video with Silas Adler. This lookbook captures the Soulland’s spirit, showcasing the brand’s upcoming designs against a backdrop of icy wilderness imagery.