Archive for the ‘Black Excellence’ Category

TIMELESS TRUTH: Dominican Diner

Monday, June 9th, 2014

timeless-truth-cover

Words and pics collected via Charles Dunne

Hip Hop “purists” have been blessed with an emergence of a modern group with the intention of preserving the art. The Queens representatives, Timeless Truth, had been actively making noise in the New York hip hop scene. With previous projects such as Scene of the Rhyme and the critically acclaimed EP Brugal & Presidentes the duo has stepped up to the plate to fill the void in the modern era for those patiently waiting to hear return of the boom bap.

Timeless Truth debut album, Rock-It Science (produced By RTNC), solidified their emergence in the game as one of Queens’ top tier groups. The brothers separately showcased their own skills in the music videos “What A Life” and “Alliance” proving that they are more than capable of independently holding down the reputation of a what it entails to be a Queens emcee. The visuals provide a modern day in the life of the New York natives, whether it be traveling down the boulevard or playing dominoes on the rooftop. However, the tracks contain a certain essence that is rarely evoked in recent times.

rockitscience

After setting off music videos to the Rock-It Science album the two emcees linked up with Hip-Hop ambassador Large Professor. Large Pro accompanies the duo in the debut single off the impending album Cold Wave. SuperBadSolace and Oprime39 scoop the Professor up after schooling the youth at John Bowne High and remind us that Queens is home to some of Hip Hop’s most monumental rhyme writers. This is not the first time the brothers have been in the work environment with hip hop legends. In the fairly short amount of time on the scene, they have gained the respect of some of hip hop’s most elite figures. From the gate, they managed to gain the attention of Mafioso Rap pioneer, Kool G Rap.

The track, “World Renown”, marked their emergence to the scene with a made man (a track which would subsequently be leaked by Dallas Penn in a manner that was just as monumental of a leak as that of Edward Snowden’s). Sean Price has also been noted as guest feature on each of their releases up to this point. The two have been a closely associated with other prominent up-and-coming New York emcees such as Roc Marciano, Meyhem Lauren, and Action Bronson. The unveiling of “Wavelength”, however is not the way OPrime39 and Solace decided to finish up their 2013 year.

The brothers recently were invited to perform on Sway Calloway’s MTVJAMS program RAPFIX. The two emcees came prepared and performed exclusive never before heard lyrics. Just a day after their performance on RapFixLive, the hip hop group announced the forthcoming project Dominican Diner EP, which is set to be released on 6/10. The announcement came at the wrapping up point of 2013 with a leaked track titled “Out of the Loop”(Prod. by FAFU). Just a few days ago, they released the second single off the approaching EP, titled “Trife”.


Timeless-Truth1

Kid Cudi: Balmain Jeans

Friday, March 28th, 2014

balmain

(Unofficial Unauthorized Version)

Outfit Architecture…

Friday, March 21st, 2014

arch-design

As winter squeezes of its last hurrahs I’m pulling out a ‘Fit for a chilly trans-seasonal night. I want to rock something clean and futuristic for a date night with chocolate Snowflake.

The jacket was a gift from a friend who grew out of 2X pieces, but he kept his stock immaculate. Polo Sport was such a dope brand at this point with their superior technical materials and cutting edge designs.

IMG_6716

The jacket is lightweight and breathable but also incredibly warm. The water repellent shell is the bonus for working thru these oncoming spring showers.

The dirty snow camo print shirt from Royal Premium was a Marshall’s pickup. A nice little shirt for $18 bucks and the Levi’s 501s in anthracite weren’t too bad for $28 either.

IMG_6723

IMG_6725

IMG_6729

Just don’t tell Combat Jack I’m wearing Foamposites

Real clean and simple AND it’s not all Ralph.

IMG_6731

HIM-LO: Sneakers

Saturday, March 15th, 2014

P-Sneakers_0710

Philly MC Him-LO drops an anthem to represent for all the sneakerheads in the game past and present.

This song will be the lead single from the upcoming mixtape ‘The Combat Jack Show presents… Foamposites and Fingergunns’. Don’t get caught sleeping.

Too Black, Too Strong…

Monday, March 10th, 2014

black-panther-hero

Reginald Hudlin went hard in the paint with this Black Panther animated series. I nominate this series to be required viewing for all Black boys from 9 to 90 years old.

Watch Captain America get his ass handed to him when he pays an unauthorized visit to Wakanda