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Archive for December, 2009
The Association’s Dark Knight…
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Home For The Holidays…
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
CitiBank has suspended their foreclosures for the rest of the year so that means we have a stay of execution until at least the King holiday weekend.
So what will I do with my newfound freedom?
I’m going back to my mother’s basement.
I’ll be in Atlanta for the next two weeks do holler at me if you are in that region and we can prA’li get up and shoot the shit. Don’t invite me to any party tho’ unless that shit is an obama. My shit is broker than a joke right now.
All Day I Dream About Star Wars…
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
adidas is bringing me back over to the dark side with their Darth Vader ZX sneakers. The best shoe within the entire package is the Darth Vader ZX8000? And I can’t help but think to myself that adidas has a shoe called the ZX8000 and that shit wasn’t designed to be a ‘droid character?
You can preview the entire pack here, but honestly, don’t waste your time. The Vader joints and possibly the Yoda (ugh) shoes are the only ones I am considering. Not because I’m being a h8r at all but because these shoes didn’t hit the mark. Okay, I’m being a bit harsh. I might could be convinced to cop the X-Wing pilot joints and the Superstar Death Stars are classic even though the patina on the leather should be gunmetal grey instead of black.
I’m not really in a sneaker mode right now though. I’m in an action figure zone and I have been fuxing with the Hasbro 3.75″ series of Republic and Imperial troopers. This is how you end up hooked into buying the larger joints that run for hundreds of dollars. The details on the Hasbro minatures have been sublime.
This figure pictured below is Utapau Clone Trooper. These were the troopers on the planet with General Grievous and Obi-Wan when the Order 66 was in effect. The Hasbro figure actually comes with the trooper’s body armor painted all dented and dirty. I slept on these Hasbro figures because I didn’t think they were top shelf quality but after I copped one at A.J. Wright (for $3) and opened it up I was amazed at how well crafted these miniature figures are.
Each figure has thirteen points of full 360 degree articulation. Hasbro has almost given the 3-inch series the same posability as their 6-in. designs(Marvel Legends). They have molded the vinyl hands into the perfect position for holding guns and other various weapons. My only complaint is that there is no movement at the waist. I can create awesome sentry poses where both hands of the action figure are holding the rifle but I can’t do stances that are totally dynamic without being able to shift the figure’s torso.
The action figure shown below is called an ARC trooper. These dudes are the most elite and powerful clones created by the Kamino cloners. These troops were actually tutored by Boba Fett and they were designed to be the supercommandos of the Republic. Hasbro is selling these joints directly and each one comes with an array of weapons. BTW, I need to add this joint to my new clone army if you were wondering what to give me for the holidays.
Fuxing with action figures at 40yrs old might seem nerdy but I don’t give a fux. As soon as I get my money right I will be buying myself a Millenium Falcon bed. Yes, I said it. A Millenium Falcon BED!
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From Bada Bing To The Gaza Strip…
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Editor’s note: This drop comes to us courtesy of Slumbilical Chord of Nah’Right.com comments thread fame. You should already know that the Nah’Right comments section is nothing to fux with. In ten years these folks will be running the Earth. Pray for all of us.
Sup Dallas,
I have a business proposition for you. We should open a really raunchy strip club. Given that America has colonized the Middle East virtually in its entirety (Iraq and Afghanistan – Iran next and maybe other states), it’s only right that we do an ethnographic performance art tribute to our fellow statesmen. The strip club would require all women to wear belly-dancer harem attire — veils, nose rings, etc. All broads 9s and up (natch) – the types of broads that would inspire one with the desire to smell behind their ears… by using ones tongue.
But the atmosphere inside would be mad abrasive. Bouncers would be wearing Israeli military attire, and some of the bouncers would be broads, in line with Israel’s policy of having women in the military. The inside would be falling apart – walls cracking, ceiling beams leaning… Like the whole shit would collapse if you sneeze on it. VIP rooms would be mad grimy. Just like the finest Atlantic City spots, there would be no stripping in the back rooms. Just pure flesh on flesh fornicating.
Finally, the club’s name: Gaza Strip. The only question left is… Do you smell me? I’ve copied my ba’y bro N8 to get his thoughts as well. We could go three ways on the investment… [ll].
Warmest Regards (c) KAWS,
Slumbeezy
Dallas: Uh, no. I’m not sure exactly who knocked down the Towers, but I know for sure that shit would get blowed the fux up when they found out Osama’s niece was giving up the ThunderDome in the Champagne Room.
Behind The Scenes w/ Joell Ortiz…
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
It was almost a year ago that we got a preview of what the Joell Ortiz and Novel collabos might sound like. In this video inside the studio with Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Statik Selektah and Mike Heron we got a verse off the track ‘Call Me’.
Fast forward from this video to November 2009 and Joell Ortiz is wrapping up the longest stretch of touring he has done in his career. From the Rock The Bells dates to a piggyback tour with Tech N9ne Joell Ortiz and his SlaughterHouse brothers stayed on the road for months. During that time Joell would lose his grandmother, and learn how the road could leave you ragged. Now that he is back home in Brooklyn Joell can focus again on his own music. It’s time to push the projects that were on hold while the SlaughterHouse project was doing what it do.
One of those projects is the EP of collabos with Novel. Joell and Novel are both great songwriters that can really describe the emotions of millions of listeners with their true story reflections. The track ‘Stand Up’ is both emotional and uplifting and features Joell Ortiz and Novel at their best.
Joell Ortiz featuring Novel – ‘Stand Up’
The video shoot I went to on Sunday was for the soulfilled song titled ‘Call Me’. Everyone knew this song was a hit after hearing the first J.O. verse. Joell returns lyricism and storytelling back into rap music. It doesn’t hurt to have a mean ass beat either. Novel killed the production with the Al Green sample. This is one of the best rap songs from 2009. It kind of reminds me of some shit that LL Cool J would put on his albums. There aren’t too many songs in rap that you can bump among all age groups without playing something insanely childish. This song brings some sensibility back to rap.
Joell Ortiz featuring Novel – ‘Call Me’
The ‘Call Me’ video is being directed by longtime Joell Ortiz imagemaker Rik Cordero. Rik transports us back to Joell’s high school days with the storyline of unrequited love. The shoot was fun and incredibly efficient considering there were three locations used altogether. I recall being on video shoots that lasted over eight hours in just one location. We see a young Joell Ortiz and then later a grownup Joell along with Novel, who flew in just for the video. I can’t wait for the finished product. This is going to be one of your favorite music videos of 2010.
Joell Ortiz and Mike Heron are on the set.
A young Joell Ortiz and his love interest.
Director Rik Cordero. Directing.
The club scene with Novel. A cameo with the Retro Kidz also in the mix.
The obligatory video vixen. Jumanji!