May 31, 2011
May 29, 2011
Video: Yelawolf – Daddy’s Lambo BTS
Hard Knock TV takes you Behind the Scenes for an Exclusive preview of Yelawolf’s new music video for Daddy’s Lambo, which we are told will premiere next week. Yelawolf talks to Nick Huff Barili about the concept behind the video and the inspiration behind the song. Along with checking out Yela’s thespian skills, there is plenty of eye candy in the form of hot girls and lambos.
Video: Wiz Khalifa Live In Chicago
Everybody’s favorite weed smoker performs at the DePaul Fest in Chicago.
May 23, 2011
ALbum Review: Lady Gaga "Born This Way" Expanded Edition
When you consider your yet to be released album to be the greatest album of the decade only a year into the decade, it could turn people off and mark you as a pompous cunt who needs a reality check, or they could be like me and challenge the theory. Last week the album accused of being the greatest of the decade leaked and what album is that? Lady Gaga's HIGHLY anticipated 2nd (3rd if you include Fame Monster) Born This Way. Despite my initial disgust with the 1st single also called Born This Way I was turned off on the entire project, however after the 2nd single and previews from the album I got excited and really wanted to see what her new album was about.
May 22, 2011
May 20, 2011
May 19, 2011
Video: Calvin Harris feat. Kelis "Bounce" (Official Video)
Electronic music star, Calvin Harris released the video for the first single off his 3rd album, Bounce which features vocals from the saucy Genre Chameleon Kelis. The song is available on Itunes now.
Skeme – The Statement (Mixtape)
Skeme just dropped his highly anticipated mixtape, The Statement. Tracklist + Download link after the jump…
Video: Pete Rock & Smif-N-Wessun In the Studio (Pt. 2)
Wrekonize Wontime! June 28th.
Second inside look into Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun at the studio finalizing their collaborative album ‘Monumental’ in stores June 28th on Duck Down Music. In this footage, Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun are recording “That’s Hard” which features Styles P and Sean Price. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes footage as they craft this historic album.
Video: Dom Kennedy Speaks On From The Westside With Love 2 & More
Dom Kennedy talks with Prince Aries about his follow up and the sequel to his 2010 mixtape From The Westside With Love. After the jump, Prince Aries speaks with Dom Kennedy about “Locals Only”, JBC and his affiliation with the crew.
Video: Wale – 600 Benz f. Rick Ross & Jadakiss BTS
A behind the scenes look at Rick Ross, Jadakiss and Wale’s upcoming video. Self Made is in stores May 23rd.
Video: Apollo the Great – NASA
Produced by The Incredible Stro, off his Apollo 21 available for free at apollothegreat.com
Video: DJ Khaled Speaks On Sneakers
Khaled sits down with the homie G-Roc of TheShoeGame to talk about his affinity for shoes. As long as he’s not licking them like Fat Joe…
Video: J-Love – F*ck That Man Up f. Sean Price, Willie the Kid & LA the Darkman
Directed by Tom Gould & Alexander Richter.
May 18, 2011
Beyoncé - Run The World (Girls) Official + ALbum Cover
T.I.T.S. X GOODWOOD NYC
T.I.T.S. collaborated with GOODWOOD NYC on this awesome idea of necklaces featuring the trade logos of the T.I.T.S brand, the chains start from 23.99 to 39.99 each coming in the colours black and gold respectively available now here
2DBz x Big Sean x @MuchMusic x RapCity
While the dopehouse will be in attendance this Friday for Big Sean’s Toronto concert, I will be the guest DJ on Much Music’s RapCity this Thursday (May19th) evening (my first-ever television appearance) giving away five pairs of tickets for the show. Should be interesting.
Don’t forget; you can still enter to win VIP passes to the show by hitting the link below.
YOU CAN STILL ENTER To Win: Who Wants Big Sean Tickets?
Source: 2dopeboyz
Short Film: Big Boi – The Crown Life
In celebration of Crown Royal Black’s partnership with Big Boi, cameras went behind the scenes to document Big Boi in compelling moments of his life and career that showcase his definition of “The Crown Life.” The short film lets audiences into Big Boi’s life as he performed during the 2011 Grammy Awards weekend; inside his studio, Stankonia, as he prepares for his latest projects; and an evening out on the town in his hometown of Atlanta with stops at his favorite spots to unwind.
Video: Smoke DZA – Loaded (prod. Lex Luger)
Smoke DZA is the owner of the funniest album cover thus far of 2011. This track is featured on that album.
May 17, 2011
Audio: DJ Khaled Feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
DJ Khaled assembled some all stars for this one right here (Drake, Ross and Wayne) This track is gonna be huge and Drake really did his thing on the hook. You can expect a video for this record in the near future. I'll leave you with a download link so you can enjoy this on your iPod.
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Puma The List Gold Classic Pack
As part of their latest The List drop, entitled the Gold Classic Pack, Puma presents the Basket and the Suede Mid. Both sneakers return as part of the pack in their exact original specification, only with an added soft gold metallic leather lining. The colorways of the sneakers have been inspired by classic MVP basketball trading cards. T-Shirts and track jackets in matching colorways are also being presented as part of the pack.
The Puma The List Gold Classic Pack is now available at select sneaker retailers around the globe, including Solebox in Berlin.
Check out the complete pack and all colorways of the sneakers after the jump.
BEACH CREW! Collection by Warriors of Radness & Opening Ceremony
Today we can finally show you the new collaborative capsule collection by Warriors of Radness and Opening Ceremony, entitled ‘Beach Crew!’. The line offers a series of shirts, tank tops, t-shirts, crewneck sweaters and more for both men and women. Of course, knowing Warriors of Radness, most pieces comes in bright colors and we also like the graphical work done on the series.
Also for the Beach Crew collaboration project with Opening Ceremony, WOR recording artist Gantez Warrior came up with this infectious little song. Danielle Levitt directed this video inspired by Annette Funicello beach movies, the Monkees sitcoms, and sunstroked silliness. Check out the video here below.
Also for the Beach Crew collaboration project with Opening Ceremony, WOR recording artist Gantez Warrior came up with this infectious little song. Danielle Levitt directed this video inspired by Annette Funicello beach movies, the Monkees sitcoms, and sunstroked silliness. Check out the video here below.
The collection is showcased after the jump.
Packer Shoes x Reebok ‘French Open’ Court Victory Pump
Packer Shoes officially presents the first of four Court Victory Pump sneakers inspired by the four Grand Slam tennis tournament locales: the red field of Roland-Garros, the grass of Wimbledon, and the cement of the US and Australian Open. If the red-clay splattered uppers don’t make the inspiration on this one obvious, the insole bears an “FR” tag indicating the corresponding French Open/Roland-Garros tournament. These sneakers will be available May 18, 2011.
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Video: Kendrick Lamar = Wiz Khalifa 2.0
Kendrick Lamar impersonating Wiz Khalifa. Check it out cause it's hilarious. FYI Wiz and Kendrick are real cool so relax cause it’s all fun and games. While running through beat submissions, Kendrick gives his best Wiz impersonation. Classic.
Video: Kendrick Lamar: Moving People
Kendrick Lamar speaks with RubyHornet about the purpose of his music, and the inspiration it portrays. The video is a small part of a larger article that can be found here.
Video: Wiz Khalifa Talks Beef, Kendrick Lamar, Tattoos, etc
Video: DJ Khaled: The Making of I’m On One
Skyzoo – Written In The Drums
Producer: Swiff DAlbum: The Great Debater
Label: Jamla Records
For those who still question lyricism and if hip-hop is still alive, you can bank that Skyzoo is doing his part to keep the essence afloat. Every Tuesday he will be dropping something for the fans, to get people prepared for his upcoming album. The Brooklyn MC will be stepping up to the podium as The Great Debater June 7.
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May 16, 2011
Tinie Tempah & DJ Whoo Kid – Foreign Object (Mixtape)
UK sensation Tinie Tempah has been making a lot of noise out here in the states, so for fans who are not yet up on him, he has dropped this DJ Whoo Kid mixtape. He spends a bulk of his time remixing popular tracks out now, but he does have the Wiz Khalifa featured track we dropped here the other day.Tracklisting and link after the jump.
Mike The Martyr & Aquafresh – In Search Of The Wonderous Punch (Mixtape)
Minneapolis representative Mike The Martyr has linked up with California native Aquafresh for a new mixtape over some 9th Wonder production. Those in the MN area know “Wonderous Punch” as a strong drink in an Uptown Chinese spot. Sounds like we need to go on the search for the juice as well.
Tracklist and link after the jump.
May 15, 2011
May 11, 2011
Tinie Tempah – Til I’m Gone f. Wiz Khalifa
Off the re-release of the UK representative’s Disc-overy, dropping May 17th.
Curren$y – Weekend At Burnie’s (Artwork)
Cover art for Spitta’s upcoming Warner Bros. release, hitting shelves June 28th. Monsta Beatz will be handling entirety of the production (out side of the lead single, #JetsGo).
Artist Spotlight: Steed Lord
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| Kali, Mega and Demo are the funky Steed Lord |
Icelandic trio Steed Lord blends electronic Nu-Disco (think Justice meets La Roux with a better vocalist) beats with outrageous fashion that'll make even Lady Gaga blush. The band formed in 2006 and have since toured the world and remixed tracks for acts such as Crookers, Chromeo, Passion Pit, Future Flashs and many more. The band has also released two very excellent dance albums (Truth Serum & Heart II Heart) both of which consist of cohesive and seamless records and later this year the band is releasing a 3rd record Eddie House which will take on a more house approach as opposed to their theatrical Nu-Disco vibe after the jump peep videos and more photos of the band both of their albums are available for download everywhere.
May 10, 2011
Video: Pusha T – Open Your Eyes
The Nottz-produced gem off the "Fear Of God" mixtape gets the visual treatment.
May 9, 2011
Video: Wynter Gordon "Til Death" Official Video
Til Death is the official 1st single from Wynter's long awaited debut album With The Music I Die which is due iut this Summer on Big Beat/Atlantic.
Rihanna "California King Bed"
The 3rd single from the singer's 5th studio album Loud which was recently certified platnium.
May 7, 2011
Video: Kaimbr & Kev Brown – Go Green
Support this and cop on 12″ or CD.
Redefinition Records just dropped this video. Shot live at our pop up shop last month, a sneak peak at our warehouse where we ship out thousands of LPs/CDs/45s and 12’s daily to record stores all over the world! Buy The Alexander Green Project LP before it sells out!
Grieves – On the Rocks
Track four off the Seattle emcee’s upcoming Rhymesayers debut, Together/Apart, due out June 21st (pre-orders available now)
DOWNLOAD: Grieves – On the Rocks
Video: Fabolous & J. Cole Live in NYC
Just as the title suggests, Loso (above) and Cole (below) perform live at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.
May 4, 2011
Video: Lil B Speaks On Future EP With Jay Electronica
What's not wrong with this paragraph?
“If you listen to Jay Electronica’s first mixtape that he had ‘Exhibit C’ on, and if you really listen to him, there’s a lot of stuff that I feel in my heart are similarities,” B said. “You know, like, subject matter. It’s another level that we’re in tune on, because we’re here for the positivity and to make a change. This project with Jay is gonna be very spiritual, very uplifting, very deep,” he said. “It will be historical.”
Video: Derrick Rose 2011 NBA MVP
Nobody in the game deserves it more then this man right here. He's put in a lot of work this year and his game has improved substantially! Keep a close eye on the kid cause he's gonna be great! Mark my word on this one.
Video: Rise of the Planet of the Apes Trailer
In "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" visual effects house WETA Digital (of “Avatar”) will render, for the first time ever in the film series, photo-realistic apes rather than costumed actors. The Rupert Wyatt directed flick hits theaters August 5th, 2011. …And for those who don’t know, the original “Planet of the Apes” film was a huge inspiration for a couple of Ape-oriented brands we cover quite often.
Trussardi 1911 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Camouflage Sunglasses
With our increased reportage these past months on Italian luxury brand Trussardi, you might have noticed that we are more than excited about the developments in recent seasons over there. 2011 the brand celebrates its 100th anniversary. It impresses us every time when a brand with such history manages to enter the ‘cool’ again, and that sometimes simply by adding the right creative director who understands translating the heritage and signature of the brand into the future.
We have seen some great projects from Trussardi this year for their 100th anniversary. The most interesting were for us the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo and the Trussardi MY Design furniture collection. Next up is a new limited edition pair of sunglasses.
"Charmant Group has created a limited edition Trussardi 1911 sunwear frame taking a best-selling frame and applying a sophisticated detail thereby simultaneously expressing Trussardi 1911 and high-tech innovation:the lenses feature the typical Trussardi 1911 camouflage pattern.The lenses are handmade by Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens and attain the highest quality standards,certified by Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens. The unique,one of its kind pattern was designed and developed especially for Trussardi centennial sunglasses limited edition, based on the Trussardi camouflage pattern.The lens is truly one of its kind and hence a very fitting symbol of the achievements and the values of Trussardi.”
Limited to 750 pieces, the hand made camouflage sunglasses come with an embossed serial number and are presented in a luxurious leather camouflage case, including a certificate. The sunglasses will release June 2011, priced at 590 Euros, and will be available at concept stores around the globe, as well as the official Trussardi online store
Many detailed images of the sunglasses and the beautiful packaging follow after the jump.
Artist Spotlight: Sweatshop Union - Makeshift Kingdom
Directed by Stuey Kubrick, Makeshift Kingdom was shot mid-winter in northern Canada. Filmed over three days, the video goes from the Jasper ice caves to the massive abandoned mines of Hope, BC. It looks cold as hell. It also makes for a good looking video. Think coyotes, elk, and fur pelts. Post-apocalyptic hip hop at it's finest
You'll find more information after the jump.
Diggy Simmons – Click Clack Away f. Bruno Mars
Diggy is the next up to get the Atlantic-driven/Bruno Mars-assisted single treatment (which was originally intended for that rapper guy that continues to wrongly blame me for leaking his music). Look for this to be all over the radio waves soon enough. Spotted at OnSMASH
DOWNLOAD: Diggy Simmons – Click Clack Away f. Bruno Mars | Mediafire
Joe Budden – Ordinary Love Sh*t pt.3 (Closure)
The end of an era. Joey brings his “Ordinary Love” series to a close with the third and final installment.
DOWNLOAD: Joe Budden – Ordinary Love Sh*t pt.3 (Closure) | Mediafire