Archive for the ‘Straight Laced’ Category

‘Mega x Action x Roc x Saigon = M.A.R.S.

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Just don’t call these dudes a rap supergroup. I thought to call them rap’s Defenders (a group most comic heads slept on except maybe the ‘purists’) but Roc Marci let me know they weren’t becoming a group.

Large Professor (Dr. Strange?) put this concoction together and this is the outcome.

The Purist: Double Feature E.P.

Monday, May 7th, 2012

London based producer The Purist gives soundscapes to the hottest NYC rappers in the game right now and here are the tracks to prove it…

Copp the full project here

1st Saturdays On The Dance Floor…

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

The celebration of life continues at the monthly First Saturday party in the Brooklyn Museum of Art.

Keith Haring: 1978-1982 is still on exhibit.

Art, music, culture and I’m sure a gaggle of gorgeous women will be on deck as usual. So come up from the basement this Saturday.

TJX Tibetan Lifestyle

Saturday, April 28th, 2012

I didn’t have to go to the Himalayas to earn this I.T.

I just had to dig thru the the racks at Marshall’s on Atlantic Avenue.

When You’re In New York…

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

“Concrete jungle where dreams are made of” *This Jay-Z song pwns NYC sporting events*

Being in the Garden last nite was a blessing and a dream come true as I had a chance to chop it up with Knicks legends John Starks and Larry Johnson.

Playoff season is in full effect at MSG and it made me reminisce on some of the greatest Knickerbocker moments I can personally remember in their Association ‘chip tourney history.

Which one is your favorite?

The Dunk.

John Starks over Michael Jordan and the whole Bulls nation

The 4 Point Play.

LJ’s impossible 4 point play to seal Knicks win in Game 3 of 1999 Eastern Conference finals

The Prayer From The Wing.

Allan Houston’s heavenly floater helps Knicks (8th seed) defeat Miami Heat (#1 seed) in first round of 1999 association tourney