I'm Beamin

Lupe Fiasco's new single "I'm Beamin" from his upcoming album Lasers.

It Must Be Me

The R.E.D. California rapper known as The Game was along side his recent mixtape's executive producer Pharrell Williams in his most recent video "It Must Be Me." 40's, Hoeses, and ice cream- its summer in Cali. Download the song here.

Toms

Need These.

OMG

Boy has this song grown on me. Raymond vs. Raymond is quality.
Usher ft. Will.i.Am- OMG

Lunar Hyper-Ventil

Nike's Luna Hyper-Ventil shoes. I do not really know the classification this shoe falls under but I could find a use for them. Via NeedSupply.

Who Dat

J. Cole's new single.
Via Nahright.
Get it Here.

21 Questions

On Chase's iTunes top 25 most played.
You brought so much love and happiness into so many people's lives. You'r legacy has left a mark on so many people and its hard to believe you're actually gone. Miss you so much man.
CBA 4 Ever.

Ride

Ciara ft. Ludacris: "Ride." This puts the Rude Boy video out of business. The things stretchy pants do for women, and men...

Sabre "Dude" Eyewear

New line by Sabre Eyewear: Dude. Totally...Rockable.

Holla @ Me

Here is Chris Brown and Tyga's first single of their collaborative mix-tape "Fan of a Fan." They invited all their fans to come out to the shoot with just one requirment, wear black.

Alebrijes

These beautiful and simple wood carvings were originally developed in Mexico City during the 20th Century, originated as folk art which are commonly brightly colored. I remember buying these with my Mom in Mexico as youngster, and she still has some laying around.

J. Col: 3:16

J.Cole 3:16 - Verse 2 and 3 from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

J. Cole speaks on and raps some of his favorite verses in Hip-Hop in this segment called 3:16 by The Smoking Section.

Look of the Day

Nothing wrong with layers.
Via The Satorialist.

First Date: Curren$y & Khalifa

MTV Shows

Probably two of the five hottest young rappers in the game: Curren$y the hotspitta and Wiz Khalifa, sit down with MTV and have a "first date," which turns out to be just a hilarious interview.
If you have not downloaded Wiz Khalifa new mixtape Kush & Orange Juice, then do so now.

Terry Richardson X Lupe X Pharrell

Photographer Terry Richardson screams it out with two of baddest light skinned rappers in the game. http://www.terryrichardson.com/

Pretty Girls Remix

Wale remixes his hit Pretty Girls with two dudes who don't mind expressing their love for girls, Chris Brown and Fabolous, and its good. Download it here.

vancouver, BC

"Canada, it's like a tenant living over a really fun house party."
Only sometimes Robin, only sometimes.

Pharrellian Kicks

Complex Magazine highlights Pharrell and the style guru's favorite sneaker styles. I highlight a few. 1. Danny Kass Snow Boots 2. Clark Wallabees 3. Bape Spongebob Edition 4. Vans Classics.

Seattle Times: Pulitzer Prize Winners

The Seattle Times won their eighth Pulitzer Prize today for "Breaking News" reporting on the coverage of the manhunt of Maurice Clemmons who killed four policeman last November. Congrats Seattle Times, who said print media is dead. Read the article here.

over

Drizzy first single off Thank Me Later. The very unique visual and lighting effects are definitely one of kind.

Is this visually intriguing video part of Drake's creative genius? Or is this another huge step forward filling his need to be original? I think it will be much more accepted than "Best I Ever Had,"I just hope people can appreciate Drake's innovative style and point of view.

Bowers and WIlkins

The Diamond Signature Series. Speakers have to look good. Here.

birdman's birthday

It was a few months ago but I just wanted to note that baby threw himself three birthday parties, one in New Orleans, one in Atlanta and in South Beach- which the picture above are from. Love yourself much? Via DG.

Dre & Jimmy

Interscope head Jimmy Lovine and super producer Dr. Dre very interestingly talk the music industry, Dre's new headphones, and finally the Doctor lets everyone know that the long awaited Detox album will be coming out this year and that his first single featuring Jay-Z will drop in the next two weeks. Via MSNBC.

a look back: Woodstock

The New York Times looked back at the famous concert/weekend/mudfest through pictures sent in by readers. See it here.

Pierrepont Hicks

Neck and Bow Ties for the urban elite. Get them here.