New J. Cole Track

Roc Nation's first signee J. Cole has a new track out and it's dope!  It's called "Lights Please" and you can download it here for free.  What's better than good free music?

Kareem Black

Kareem Black is a New York based photographer and director that was born in Philadelphia.  In 1996 Kareem went to SVA on schalarship.  Dark rooms and film processing became his backdrop where he spent endless nights.  It was well worth it...  In 2000, Kareem starts a career in music photography and celebrity portraiture that has taken him all over the world and allowed him to meet and work with some of this planet's most talented people.

Blek Le Rat

I wanted to share a small section of the movie Bomb It that was sent to me.  I think this man ads a personal level to his work where others fall short.  A lot of street artists make their work for shits and giggles, whereas Blek Le Rat sends a message through his medium.

Bike Thief

Every once in a while you will run through a series of nifty sites you rarely go to.  The Neistat Brothers' site is my favorite example.  This video caught my attention because I ride bikes on the daily.  The end is surprisingly surprising!

The Powers of Katsu

As a tribute to the short-movie Powers of Ten by legendary contributors Ray and Charles Eames, the Powers of Katsu take a similar approach in aesthetics and presentations as the original movie from 1977 it showcases the works of graffiti artist Katsu. Nick Poe and Alex Kalman of Red Bucket Films help coordinate and produce things with Katsu as Red Bucket Films begin their first solo show at the Crisp Gallery in London on June 24th till August 1st.

Text and video from Hypebeast.

Harley and Cassie dot blogspot

This picture of the toast resembling the Virgin Mary was put up on the Harley and Cassie blog, denoting the price it was sold for... $28,000.  Apparently people are making trips to go see it in person, excusing it as a spiritual journey.

What has this world come to?

The Skullset Update

On this particular post involving the Skullset, I'm posting some of the pictures from their newest update, taking place on the Lower East Side.  The photography is great. Here is the link to the original post on the Skullset.

Heavyroc Music Flight of the Conchords

Heavyroc Music posted Flight of the Conchords' new video, Too Many Dicks.  Check it out.

Danny Macaskill

Danny Macaskill is an incredible trial mountain biker who has blown up overnight online. 

Detention.

Unfortunately sometimes people get caught doing things in school, things they aren't supposed to do.  When one gets caught doing said naughty activity, they will almost always get detention.  I had to sit around in a classroom today with no one besides the teacher and myself.  The teacher was not leaning over me, which was fortunate for me, because I was able to waste time watching amusing videos on you tube.  I wanted to share two things with you today; those being one of the many videos I watched, and the other is the orgin of why people get punished.  Here is the link to the reason why people get punished.  The reason why I wanted to share the orgins of punishment is because I believe there is always a better way of achieving something, and the only issue is figuring out what it is.

Jacqueline & Kelvin

Jacqueline Perrett and Kelvin Ho have a modern attractive home.  I think it's well designed and looks like a dope hang out spot.  There's no doubt about it that I wouldn't mind living there.  The ceiling shower head is a nice touch, I have the same thing in my house in one of the showers too.  I think the trainer (essentially a treadmill for bikes) is sweet and I've always wanted one, definitely a nice touch for a fix gear rider's home.  Photos pulled from The Selby.

KRINK

KR is an infamous graffiti artist who never falls short when it comes to innovative ideas.  His newest exhibition included my favorite installation he has made: custom fire extinguishers.  He has used fire extinguishers filled with paint in a lot of his past work and has now branded one of the tools of his trade.

SF Fixies

This video is a preview for the Macaframa fixed gear biking movie that came out a ways back.  I picked this video because of the filming style and quality of cinematography.  The skill level of the riding in the video is also really great.  The fixie phenomenon has hit so called 'hipster' scenes all over the place, especially San Francisco and New York City.  I myself have plans to get not one, but two fixed gear bikes very soon, one of which I will be building myself, literally from scratch.

The Freedom Tunnel

The Freedom Tunnel is a live Amtrak line, as well as a legendary graffiti spot.  Thousands of homeless used to reside there until Amtrak got too nervous and people started to find out about what was going on down there (drugs, graffiti, homeless using the city's electric and water for free) and they decided to evict all the homeless who were living there.  The Freedom Tunnel got it's name from a guy who wrote Freedom, he was one of the first people to paint down there.

I Want To Have Your Baby

Team Facelift is a group of three talented artists, Machine, Fat Jew, and Alden Pact.  Their producer is Tommy Bermuda, the man behind their unique sounds.  I first heard about them a couple years ago when their first album dropped, and after listening to one song (Dippin' Chicken) I immediately bought the whole album.  Fun fact from Greg: Leather Face got his name by stapling salami to his face for a halloween costume.  Thanks Greg.  Their video "I Want To Have Your Baby" is both disgusting and awesome at the same time.  I don't know about you, because I don't know who's reading this, but I couldn't stop watching.

Ben Posting Up

Mark Borthwick has a gallery opening displaying an array of his photography from his new book, Not in Fashion.  The Journal Gallery is hosting his book signing celebration on March 26th from 6-9pm and the show will be running until April 6th.  Get your cultural side on and be there!