We Live 11:01:00 PM

Well family, this is the half way mark of history. And what a better way of acknowledging that then showing a milestone in our history? We live "that downtown kiid" family. And we here to stay.

Young Money Goes Worldwide 9:52:00 PM

Apprently, according to the homies at 2dopeboyz... Lil Wayne is releasing Carter IV and Rebirth as a double-disc on December 15th... the same day as the Young Money album. Wow, I wonder who's gonna win the which CD sells out first bet. Below is some comments I thought was interesting off of the 2dopeboyz comment box about this. Thank me later.

Carter 4 yo? Hmmm….this is interesting. It seems like Wayne is trying to get more music out before Drake hits the world with his debut album. Let’s hope it’s some quality music.

- Mike Dreams (2DB)

I doubt it will happen..if so..expect dopeness. Alot of the recent rebirth leaks were actually dope. Hope Carter IV wasnt rushed is gonna be like C1/C2/C3 Leaks.

- Jaywall (2DB)

Daamn, cash money is a machine and although i don’t like birdmans music he has built an empire and young money is about to do some big things. btw that song that played during the 1st video that said something about “you can take me out the ghettooo but…” sounded DOPE. looking forward to bootlegging birdmans album lol, that drake album is gonna be craazy. and im excited for C4/Rebirth and that Young Money Compliation should be interesting…

- Vancity (2DB)

Flashin' Lights Lights Lights... 10:04:00 PM

When I started this blog about 7 months ago I was expecting it to be a blog I rarely updated like almost one post a month but now it's evolved into a place that people can look at for the latest in hip-hop news, old jams from back in the day, even discover artists that might become their new favorites. This is great and all but this time I want to make a blog/site that was more personal and how I can communicate with my followers better than just text. And what a better way than a "video diary." Ryan Leslie has one... Joe Budden has one, what about the creator of "that downtown kiid?" Anyway the link is HERE, and soon I'll be purchasing the domain so it won't be such a long thing to type. I will be posting every week on a certain day, since I post everyday on "that downtown kiid." Follow the new site & comment. My Lust for Life.

Jay-Z & Rhapsody Recreate's Album Artwork Commercial 6:46:00 PM

Come every Jay-Z album release is a multi-million dollar marketing campaign. Jay-Z teamed up with Rhapsody this (what’s a Rhapsody?) and it looks like they will be the first (no they won’t) to exclusive bring you his 11th studio LP,The Blueprint 3 on September 1st. They will also be the first (yes they will) to drop 2 exclusive bonus tracks from the album on September 8th. Now this commercial above is pretty creative. Recreating history here.

Oh my god this is like the 20th post we've done about Jay-Z but, hey... I can't hate the man is taking over the web with his album leak and the anticipation. Bravo Jay. Anyway, the commercial is supposedly supposed to "recreate" his album artwork for all his career... and I can't lie Rhapsody does a good job of it. Enjoy. Thank me later.

Add-2's Tale Of Two’s City v.3: The Rise & Fall (Mixtape) 1:09:00 PM

Meet Add-2. He is definitely on his way up to being a great rapper cause every song I hear him on he gets better. With smooth beats and his Lupe Fiasco-ish style this is definitely one hell of a mixtape to look for. Hit the link if your interested (I know I am, haha).

Add-2's Tale Of Two’s City v.3: The Rise & Fall├ Mediafire

"Lets here it for New York, New York, New York" 2:54:00 AM

Personally, I think this is basically one of the best tracks on the album... not saying that I listened to the whole album but so far this is my favorite. I don't think I'll download the album leak and supposedly supposed to come sometime in the following weeks. Anyway's below is the link for the download... thank me later. UPDATE: Well apparently for some reason the links have all been shut down by Time Warner (finally), so I'll just post the YouTube video since I hate wasting this masterpiece of artwork I just made.

Flashback Post├ Big Mac, Filet o' Fish, Quarter Pounder, French Fries, Icy Cold Milkshakes, Sundaes & Apple Pies 12:44:00 AM

Check this link I found on Esso's Blog, Oh my God, that's like me in the Chinese store, i"ll film it next time. but Pharell out does me on this one. Apparently, on a connecting flight home from Malaysia, he stopped in Paris. At 6am, Pharrell tried anything to get McDonald's to open up early, haha. This is Classic

Tide Kicks 11:03:00 AM

Nike Dunk High LE Spring 2010's

JabbaWockeez || ABDC Season 2 Commercial 11:24:00 PM

So I was sitting down watching Diddy's "Making His Band" thing, and the commercial for America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC) Season 3... the dancing was ok but then I remembered when the JabbaWockeez did their Season 2 commercial and I just remembered how sick I thought this commercial was. Hope ya'll like it as much as I do, comment!

Denyce Lawton & Pharrell 11:04:00 PM

LMFAO!!

The Blueprint 3 Cover Art 11:15:00 PM

"Good Riddance!"

Clipse Interview with Karmaloop 11:07:00 PM

Man I CAN'T wait till their album comes out... that "Kinda Like A Big Deal," and the "I'm Good" with Pharrell is FIRE! Til' the Casket Drops!

Just Amazing Vol. 2 8:19:00 AM

I know what your wondering right now... what the hell is this, it's cool! It's called a schweeb, and it's a ride at the amusement called argoventures. The schweeb uses pedals and gears to increase speed and can get up to 43 mph! For more information... read on.

The Shweeb is a Pedal-Powered Monorail system that is "a direct response to the transportation needs of today and the future." Each capsule holds a single rider who has to pedal in order to get from point A to point B and let you go much faster than a bicycle.

From the Creator:

"Our proposal to get you safely and quickly from one point in the city to another would be to elevate you onto a network of interconnected monorails where you never have to stop at traffic lights. The ideal vehicle for such a system already exists. Fully faired recumbent cycles, because of their low aerodynamic resistance, are breaking all bicycle speed records and currently reaching speeds of 90 kph (56 mph) in sprints. Suspending these comfortable and highly efficient machines from monorail tracks has the added advantage of taking away the rolling resistance of pneumatic tyres. Trains of Shweebs can further reduce the aero drag C ten people travelling at 40 kph will each have a lot less work to do than a single rider at the same speed. A single rider requires only a fraction of the energy to achieve the same speed as a normal cyclist C thanks to the significant reductions in both aero drag and tire friction. The vehicle is completely weatherproof, you cant derail or fall out while on the cellphone or blackberry"

Fabolous – Everything, Everyday, Everywhere f. Keri Hilson & Ryan Leslie 1:08:00 PM

As soon as I saw Ryan Leslie make this beat with Fab & Keri in the studio I knew it was going to be a tight song... if you want to see them making it, click HERE.

Classic Tron Bike 12:57:00 PM

I love the movie so much... mostly only cause the bike. those Light Bikes are such Bosses it's not funny.

Philly Freeza kills the Track! 11:57:00 PM

I swear this is one of the sickest songs Freeway has done so far. The beat on this is nice and pretty genius sampling Eminiem's voice from his freestyle with Time Westwood. Plus, his Flow is just amazing in general. anyway, the link for it is below and enjoy.

Download/Listen ├ Freeway - Freeway’s Beard (prod. Phoe Notes)

Ryan Leslie & Rick Ross produce Maybachs & Diamonds 12:43:00 PM

I mean the song is going to ride smooth, I know that for sure... but Rick Ross on a track like this is going to be ok... I mean usually he's good with tracks like these, hence Maybach Music 1 & 2 both had really smooth beats, but in this case the subject matter is girls. And on his Deeper Than Rap album I heard him talking about.. well you know where I am going. Anyway, if he raps well, the song is going to do well bottom line.

Ryan Leslie: The Genius 12:37:00 AM

I found this video a long time ago but I just remembered I haven't posted it yet so here it is. This is one of the reasons why I love this Man (as an artist, haha) and the way he does his music so much... it's just amazing the way he fluently plays over Lil Wayne's "Lollipop." This is a video for all those who might want to get into music or are interested in piano.

Flashback ˧ Pretty Cool, huh? 5:42:00 PM

I had to make a Stopmotion video for my Art class, so I decided to do something random from the first thing I saw and... you guessed it, the first thing I saw was a hat on my friends head, then I said hey, I might as well use my hat. As the video goes on I leave the hat a it follows me and changes into a different hat for a second, well that's cause when I was making this. I only had this Digital Art class once every week so, I forgot my hat I was using once and had to use my friend Hannah's, if you wanted to know. Anyway, if you have a comments, or questions... comment below. Enjoy!

I'm Good - Behind the Scenes with Clipse 11:14:00 PM

Just from the video that sounds like a hot track. When that album comes out I am definitely copin' that. Enjoy!