Monthly Archives: November 2012
Young Jeezy – Its Tha World (Artwork)
Young Jeezy took to his Twitter account to reveal the artwork for his upcoming mixtape titled ItsThaWorld, hosted by DJ Drama. The project is set for release on December 12th, just under a year after his Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition album. No word on the tracklist or features yet, but we’re looking forward to ending the year with the addition of some new Jeezy to our collection.
OS REWIND: Young Jeezy Vlog #4 (L.A. Recording Sessions)
OS REWIND: Young Jeezy – How I Feel
Kirko Bangz – Keep It Trill (Chopped Not Slopped By DJ Slim K)
Another Slim K Slowdown. H-Town represent Kirko Bangz’ new single “Keep It Trill” has been in our playlist for the better half of the week since its release on Monday along with that “The Struggle Continues” as well. Today, DJ Slim K of the Chopstars Click adds a splash of that PURPLE to track for us all to keep it trill too as we can all get ready to add some “Drank In Our Cup” and listen to the soothing sounds of some slowed down smooth shit such as this.
OS REWIND: Kirko Bangz – Keep It Trill
OS REWIND: Behind The Scenes: Master P & Kirko Bangz “Friends With Benefits”
Game’s “Celebration” Party Hosted by DJ Skee
DJ Skee hosts Game’s “Birthday bash/Listening party/Christmas party” at club Lure in Hollywood. Game is set to drop “Jesus Piece” December 11th, 2012. Snoop, Freeway Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, Ron Artest AKA Metta World Peace, Ocho Cinco, Mike Epps, Master P, Bone Thugs, and Tyrese are JUST some to mention who was all in attendance
OS REWIND: The Game – Celebration (Remix) (feat. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
Rickie Jacobs – God’s Song
With his forthcoming Songs For High School Kids project out in the first quarter of 2013, Rickie Jacobs figures the right time to release a new cut produced by Smokey Suave. “God’s Song” begins by discussing the topic of hatred and the motion of going through different situations in life. In the words of Rickie, if God wrote a song it would sound like this.
OS REWIND: Rickie Jacobs – Sour Cream [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Rickie Jacobs – Virgo Season [EP]
Fiend – Lil Sumptin
Although we’re used to hearing Fiend on a more smooth and chill vibe, he turns it all the way up for this new one titled “Lil Sumptin,” which really has the feel of the old No Limit days. This is more for the drinkers and ballers.
Produced by Mouse On Tha Track.
OS REWIND: Fiend – Smoke Dance
Check Out The Splinter Cell Blacklist “Non-Lethal Variety” Developer Video
Game: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Release: Spring 2013
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Toronto
It still doesn’t feel like it’s been three years since the last installment in the Splinter Cell series with their 2010 release of “Conviction,” but fans of the series can get excited as the newly created Ubisoft Toronto featuring some of the best designers and developers in the world are hard at work in finishing “Blacklist” next year. As we get ready to be blacklisted, we’ll also be in store for “Rainbow 6: Patriots” releasing Holiday 2013.
In this community developer video, we’re previewed of how we’ll be able to use non-lethal takedowns to remain undetected using shadows in stealthy form. Watch as Sam Fisher is showcased in this clip taking some terrorist as we can look forward to Lethal & Action ComDev videos in the coming months.
Stepson – Movie Tit
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El-P and Nick Diamonds come together as Stepson to drop a song called “Movie Tit”, the first glimpse into their debut body of work. It’s hard to define a genre for the track, which doesn’t come as a surprise providing the mix of a hip-hop artist and an indie-rock band member. The distorted transition develops as the track goes on, behind the sound of some eerie guitar riffs. Stay tuned for more information on the project, set to arrive during 2013.
OS REWIND: El-P – Stay Down (feat. Nick Diamonds) [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Pitchfork Presents Selector: El-P & Despot
Joey Fatts – Lindo (feat. Vince Staples)
We hope you’ve been getting familiar with the musical sounds of Joey Fatts lately, because this rainy Friday brings a new one, alongside frequent collaborator Vince Staples. The laid back beat makes it easier to grasp what the duo has to say as the two just talk to them in “Lindo.” Get ready for that Chipper Jones 2 to drop real soon.
Produced by Stoney Willis
OS REWIND: Joey Fatts – Fuck With My Team (feat. A$AP Twelvyy)
OS REWIND: Joey Fatts – The Wave Matthews Band (feat. Da$h & A$AP Yams)
Wiz Khalifa, O.N.I.F.C. Track by Track: “It’s Nothin” (feat. 2 Chainz)
In his next track by track breakdown of material on O.N.I.F.C., Wiz Khalifa talks about how gangsta 2 Chainz kept it, by jumping on the Drumma Boy-produced “It’s Nothin” single. He says its one of the more braggadocio records on the album and one to remind folks what the swag is at these days with TGOD.
We’ve definitely given “It’s Nothin” mad burn since it was released.
O.N.I.F.C. Track by Track: “Remember You (feat. The Weeknd) | “Up In It”
OS REWIND: Wiz Khalifa “DayToday” S5 EP9 (2050 Tour Part 3)
Truck North – Rock N’ Rolla
Not for the first time this month, Truck North blesses us with another brilliant song. “Rock N’ Rolla” is next in line for the third release from his upcoming project, with production from Dame The Great and Schooley V. Unlike his previous “The Rain Maker” track, Truck comes onto the mic showing a more aggressive side to his personality like a true rock star. Keep an eye out for his forthcoming Our American Cousin EP coming soon.
OS REWIND: Truck North – The Rain Maker
OS REWIND: Truck North – Bring Me Back
Soulja Boy – Keep Living Keep Playing [EP]
Soulja Boy releases his new project “Keep Living Keep Playing” which serves as an appetizer of new music from the Stacks on Deck rapper as he goes in on some of our favorite tracks from the year. You can lookout for his upcoming fourth studio album “Promise” releasing December 18th which will have features from Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Mike WiLL Made It, J. R. Rotem, Just Blaze, Drumma Boy and more. You can check after the jump to view the 6-track tracklistings along with a download link.
OS REWIND: BR – I.L.Y. (I Love You) (feat. Soulja Boy)
OS REWIND: Soulja Boy – She Trippin’
OS REWIND: Soulja Boy – Foreign Cars (feat. Chief Keef)
Bilal – Too High
Bilal has been off the radar in terms of new music over the past year, but after you find out what he has in store, you can hardly complain. He is currently busy readying the release of his fourth studio album, A Love Surreal, out on February 12th. However, the award-winning musician is set to give us a mixtape beforehand titled The Retrospection, which will include “Too High”, the first single from the forthcoming project due out next week. Sit back and let Bilal take you to the clouds with this smooth version of a Stevie Wonder classic, produced by the timeless sound of Madlib’s Yesterdays New Quintet.
OS REWIND: Bilal “Little One” [Trailer]
OS REWIND: Bilal – The Dollar (Black Milk Remix)
Microsoft Surface Pro To Release In January Starting At $899
Microsoft recently revealed plans to launch the long awaited Windows 8 Pro version of Surface which will be available in January. Two models have been revealed:
- 64GB Standalone Version At $899
- 128GB Standalone Version At $999
Both versions have the identical specifications which will “only” be an extra $100 for the doubled sized HDD. While neither will include Touch ($120) or Type ($130) Covers, you can still enjoy the you can still enjoy Intel’s new gen. Core i5 processor, its 10.6” 16:9 ClearType display running on full 1800p resolution and also the support of Pen input for all our note takers out there in the business and college world.
While Surface will run as a full PC & Tablet support all Windows 7 desktop applications and Windows 8 Pro; the battery life for this product will between four to five hours, half of the Surface RT which isn’t expected to prevent the mass consumers from purchasing this product. You can click here to check out the full list of specifications for Surface with Windows 8 Pro, as Windows RT owners can make comparisons in their decision to upgrade in a few weeks.
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SSUR “COMME” (Fall / Winter) 2012 Collection
NYC-based streetwear label SSUR launches their winter collection from their very popular “COMME des FUCKDOWN” line. The “COMME” line has took off rapidly, getting love from some of todays hip hop fashion icons. For the Holidays, the brand delivers a variety of new logo-based pieces, we get a few hoodies, t-shirts, headwear, jackets, and socks, all branded with the brands “COMME des FUCKDOWN” logo/slogan.
The SSUR “COMME” (Fall / Winter) 2012 Collection is available now over at the SSUR online store, and all SSUR retailers worldwide. Check out more images from the collection below and after the jump.
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Toro Y Moi – Boiler Room Mix
Have you ever wondered what Toro Y Moi’s perfect hour mix would sound like? Put your mind to rest as he gives us exactly that after he took to the Boiler Room’s center stage and catered to a lucky crowd. As well as appearances from Blood Diamonds, Knxwledge and Earnest Blount, Chaz decided to get things darker in Los Angeles by playing a range of songs containing heavy bass, differing to his sound of original music. With this adding to Questlove’s set last week, we can only hope for more to come.
OS REWIND: Toro Y Moi – So Many Details (Remix) (feat. Hodgy Beats)
OS REWIND: Toro Y Moi – How I Know [Music Video]
