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DJ Spotlight: DJ Bonnie Danger

Right now the female DJs are on the rise, as I should know myself.   I’m holding the spotlight on my partner-in-crime, NYC’s DJ Bonnie Danger.  She’s shared the turntables with dope female DJs such as Roxy Cottontail, Nina Sky…

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Hearts 4 Haiti Celebration

No need to comment. Just show up.

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Gakcity supports the Haitian Relief Effort

Surely, you’ve heard about the earthquake in Haiti and the resulting catastrophe (and if you haven’t, this blog is probably the last place you’d go for information on it).  Still, if you’re interested in donating, you can easily donate $10 to…

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NYC: KEVIN POWELL’S 9TH ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE

ADMISSION IS FREE with the donation of CLEAN new or used clothes, which will benefit the SAFE HORIZON STREETWORK PROJECT, a program that assists approximately 10,000 NYC homeless young people each year with temporary or permanent housing, and other vital…

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Youth Terror: Behind The Gun 1976 Documentary Clip

Interesting clip of a Brooklyn gang named the The Dirty Ones in 1976. I wonder how many of these guys are still alive.

Shout out to Mike Mancini for the find

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Want to know what old Brooklyn looked like? Watch this video

[Gotham]

I bet these guys couldn’t beat The Warriors.

Street gangs used to have way cooler names — like, say, the Devil’s Rebels for instance. Now there’s some amazing footage that’s resurfaced of the ’70s Bushwick gang, originally broadcast as part of a 1976…

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Not even sure what to say about this one, so I’ll let you caption it for me.

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10 Classic Watches Every Man Should Know

[Debonair]

There are some timepieces that are so classic, so well-respected and so legendary that any modern man should have them on his radar.  This goes beyond just being able to identify them when he sees them adorn the wrist of…

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Connosr: A Social Network for Whisky

[Mash]

Whisky drinkers rejoice: there’s now a social network just for you. Connosr is a place to review whiskies (spelled the Scottish way), connect with other whisky connoisseurs and find new whiskies you might like.

It’s a slick site that includes a Google…

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SHEPARD FAIREY & UPPER DECK ‘MICHAEL JORDAN’ PRINTS

Obey Jordan x Fairey x Upper Deck Upper Deck Authenticated Unveils Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Tribute Series from Artist Shepard Fairey Series includes Jordan UNC, BULLS, and Hall of Fame Portrait Prints

Everything about Michael Jordan is iconic, from his slam…

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Monster: An Interview with Chris Classic by Doran Gresham

NY GoGo: http://chrisclassic.bandcamp.com/track/ny-gogo

Anytime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_9Z7YdS7is

My Prayer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hfiQzUvTgE

“When I investigate and when I discover that the forces of the heavens and the planets are within ourselves, then truly I seem to be…

Cee-Lo – #$%& You

Cee-Lo – #$%& You

Cee-Lo Green, you are onto something here

Win tickets to New York International Latino Film Festival!!!

Win tickets to New York International Latino Film Festival!!!

Its summer in NYC.  Everyday is packed with events, BBQs, or  rooftop parties, but we’re excited because Film Festival season is in full swing and we’re giving away tickets to…

New Trailer: EXAM

New Trailer: EXAM

80 Minutes, 8 Candidates, 1 Answer, No Question.

New Video: Jay-Z feat. Lil Wayne – Summer In Brooklyn (Quincy Jones x Cookin Soul Remix)

New Video: Jay-Z feat. Lil Wayne – Summer In Brooklyn (Quincy Jones x Cookin Soul Remix)

Beautiful video and typography.

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich

Featuring N.E.R.D

Download “The Decadence” at christianrichgoods.com

Directed by
Davy Greenberg

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

New Video: The Roots – Dear God 2.0

New Video: The Roots – Dear God 2.0

The Roots are back with “Dear God 2.0″, the first single from their newest album How I Got Over. A very reflection Black Thought rhymes his frustration with the Almighty…

New Video: REDMAN – Lookin Fly

New Video: REDMAN – Lookin Fly

Almost one year to the anniversary of the passing of MJ, Redman releases his new single and the video is a tribute to Michael. I love love love it.

RedMan –…

New Music: Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz – Ultra

New Music:  Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz – Ultra

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New Dwele Album: W.ants W.orld W.omen Preview

New Dwele Album: W.ants W.orld W.omen Preview

We’re not ashamed to see we’re huge “man-fans” of Dwele. He makes great soulful r&b music that dudes can enjoy with their women equally. We excited to hear about the…

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