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Music Monday

The Cool Kids:

Antoine “Mikey Rocks” Reed + Evan “Chuck Inglish” Ingersoll = The Cool Kids.

The Cool Kids met in 2005, when Mikey Rocks wanted to buy a Chuck Inglish beat streamed on myspace. A few moths later, the two met in order to finalize this business transaction. This business meeting evolved into an extended studio session, which began “The Cool Kids.”

The two emcees share a common appreciation for Eric B. and Rakim, two iconic emcees of the golden age of hip hop. The combination of conscious hip hop influence and electronic music results in The Cool Kids sound. Diplo and A-Trak both offered the newly founded duo opportunities on their respective labels, but they decided to stay indie. The development of their label (C.A.K.E.) and tour collaborations with MIA and Rock the Bells, allowed The Cool Kids to release two mixtapes on their own, low budget label: The Bake Sale (2008) & Gone Fishing (2009).

The Bake Sale dropped last year, and received significant critical acclaim. Gone Fishing was released as a free download on their website. This mixtape is a testament of the osmosis of hip hop and dance music, and the value of FREE MUSIC.

The Cook Kids - The Last Stretch feat. Jahda

Thurman the Sheepdog

My buddy Matt and I collaborated on a assignment for our sculpture class. We had to complete a project that showed how we interacted with nature. Enjoy...

Music Monday: Welcoming in the Summer

(introducing the new music monday, double the pleasure, format)
De La Soul x Nike....again

This past march marks the 20th Anniversary of De La Soul's Three Feet High and Rising. In order to bring in the festivities, De La Soul and Nike collaborate, once again, to release their newest tracks since 2004!

This soon to be released track is a 45 min cut arranged specifically for "runners", but will be appreciate by all hip hop junkies. The recording is composed of about 8 or 9 tracks, mixed together by Flosstradamus. Although I'm questioning De La's choice in producers, I'm psyched for the mix to drop tomorrow! SO..look out for the link manana, cus its a funky way to start the summer....

http://vimeo.com/4375241

Masta Ace: A Long Hot Summer

There is something about summer in Brooklyn that brings about the creative juices, i.e. Do the Right Thing a Spike Lee joint, or the classic A Long Hot Summer by the masta, Masta Ace himself.

Ace put out this concept album in 2001. The narrative takes you on a tour through the summer in BK with Ace and Fats Belvedere. Go buy, pirate or share this album with a few friends, because it will transport your mind from finals to home sweet home.
Masta Ace - Bklyn Masala

Nike "Onwards" Video

Amazing video released by the talented illustrator, and toy mogul James Jarvis in collaboration with Nike. Entitled “Onwards,” the video follows one of Jarvis’ famous characters on his adventure as he runs through an ever changing landscape. Prepare for your eyes to melt.



Read an interview with Jarvis at Arrested Motion.

Words of Wisdom #2

A hero and an icon while living, Bob Marley continues to influence people 25 years after his passing. His music worked as the rhetoric of the Rastafarian movement against oppression and racism in Jamaica. Using metaphors to describe the hardships of the political fights of Jamaicans and Africans, Marley established himself as the spokesman of a race and culture. While the man himself may be gone, his words of Wisdom will always live on.

Marley left us with a never-ending library of inspirational music including one of my favorites, "Wisdom."

Americas Pastime

We're still working on final designs for the Spring line. In the meantime here are some photos I took today while at a local baseball field. Gotta love how baseball is back on the television.

Apple Juice Kid

This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, the best selling jazz album ever. The Apple Juice Kid, a NC native and well seasoned jazz drummer, remixed Miles Davis's grooves into a sexy electronic mixtape very suitable for the bedroom...yea i said it. So next time you play in the sheets, let The Apple Juice Kid help you with your cause.

Okayplayer and Illroots promoted this mixatpe, which means FREE DOWNLOAD!

GO SLUMP!

We just want to give a shout out to Slump from UCB (Wale's band) for repping WISDOM onstage. These pictures are from their performance in Burlington, VT.


^ Jake with Slump after the show ^

Keep checking the blog. The Wisdom Move Makers are doing just that.

This just made my day.

I am always skeptical of what youtube suggests after you watch a video, but this one is a GEM!

Subtitles: Roh, Ah wapa-taya dzo, bah bah do baoh baohh! I like it!

K-Os: Yes!

K-Os, a 16 year hip hop veteran, is releasing his sixth album tomorrow. I received a promo copy earlier this week, and after many spins I am very impressed. K-Os, pronounced chaos, provides an uplifting set of lyrics appropriate for the anticipated spring weather.

Keep an eye out for K-Os this summer, he will playing many free festivals in the tri-state to promote awareness for the underground scene. His concerts are high energy and inspiring. So, if you like slam poetry like delivery make sure to buy/download Yes!.

(Biggup to the Canadian rappers who are making a name for themselves this year!

Words of Wisdom #1

Welcome to Words of Wisdom. This section of the blog will be dedicated to showing you the different ways "Wisdom" can be used in everyday life.

Here is a book that was recommended to me by multiple ex-girlfriends.

Eye Candy

I am unable to get work done with a messy room, however I got one corner of my room that never seems to stay clean. Decided to go rummaging through it today and found some old photographs I took on my last trip to NYC. Check it.

For those of you who haven't checked the online store yet, click the link at the top right of the blog or click here. BIG thanks to Trevor from PDV for helpin get that all set up.

Wale - Penthouse Anthem

Leaked by the man himself a little while ago...

Wale - Penthouse Anthem

Wale x UCB

Last night the Wisdom team went to check out Wale (note the tee on his shoulder) and his band, UCB. The show was incredible. High energy at all times, and even a couple freestyles and previews from the upcoming album.

After the show we got a chance to meet up with Wale for a picture, and chilled with Slump and Rich from UCB back at the office. Awesome guys. Loved the 3-D chalkboard. Check out the pics.

WISDOM SIGHTING: There have been reports from Burlington, VT that one of the members of UCB is rocking Wisdom on stage as we post this. Stay tuned for pics.

Slump in another world.

Loving it.

WEAR YOUR WISDOM TO WALE!

DO IT!

Two-for-Tuesdays

Zeke x Bison steak x Grolsch

Around these parts, when you can see the sun you automatically assume that it's nice out, no matter how cold it may actually be.

Wale Wednesday

On Wed April 1st UU Concert Board presents Wale in the Shine Underground! Wale is a DC reppin' rapper with an old school lyrical prowess. Wale's mixtapes are characterized by unmatched freestyle ability, . If your interested in a conscious emcee go download "The Mixtape About Nothing" and "Hate Is the New Love." Wale is an indie artist making a name for himself in the mainstream, so show your support.

Recent achievements include featured tracks on the newest Kanye and CuDi albums.

Hurry up and buy a Wale ticket because its the best act UU will be presenting this year.

The Pit

Productive evening. We put some rocks in a circle, grabbed some wood, and made s'mores. Gotta love South Campus.

WISDOM UPDATE

So here is what we are up to.....

1. Still selling the first 2 designs

-Email shirts.wisdom@gmail.com to place an order. We now ship and accept paypal.

-Some sizes have sold out already. (sorry)

2. Finalizing designs for the next limited run.

3. Putting up the official web site. (big up to Sputty) More info to come.

STAY TUNED. SPREAD THE GOOD WORD. SUPPORT.

Take you to school.

Re-arranged the office (coughbedroomcough) the other night and found that this one wall really needed something. People are always passing through and writing me notes on anything they can find (including things that don't actually belong to me.)

SO WHAT BETTER ITEM TO GET THAN A GIANT CHALKBOARD! Big up to Christina Ass for the ride to the sto'. This thing should be fun.

HOOT

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THE TASTY LECTURE...

Great night....
The man behind Johnny Cupcakes, John Earle, came to speak at Cuse. He went from telling stories about how while working at a Boston comic store he would sell shirts out of his beat up 89' Toyota Camry, to just droppin general knowledge on how to go about creating a successful brand. He is truly a master of his work. After the lecture we had a chance to share contact information and he even got a hold of some Wisdom threads. Who know's... maybe a collab in the near future. Guess you will just have to stay tuned.

Johnny and I takin a look at the Owl T

Get Out Our Dreams

Kanye West has been on the cover of almost every music/style magazine in the past few months. This post isnt about to beat you over the head with the same old bullshit story about how Kanye is the voice of our generation. Instead, I will be commenting and reflecting on Kanye's contributions to our generation as an entrepreneur, specificly through the creation of his label G.O.O.D. Music.

Kanye might be an emcee, rapper, producer, but he started as a songwriter. He made his name by producing Jay's immortal Blueprint, as well as collaborations with Talib Kweli, Alicia Keys and Luda. Yeeze is goin back to his roots in the booth. GOOD Music is a label with a selective roster, featuring mainly conscious rappers who flirt with the mainstream. John Legend and Common are two of the bigger names on the label, each gained much fame and success from letting Kanye work his magic in the booth.

With Kanye as the active executive of GOOD Music, a subsidiary of Sony Music, he is making moves towards the future. Look out for G.O.O.D.'s newest signings, because with a little help from the Dropout Professor, they will be the next Common or John Legend. Keep up to date with Kanye's apprentices via the GOOD Music Website or Wisdomclothes.com (yea we got a domain bc we big peoples now). Specifically keep an eye ball out for KiD CuDi, Consequence and Sa-Ra.

Back into the flow of things

This weekend went by entirely too fast. Seemed like I barely had enough time to breath. On Saturday I went to an 11 hour Advertising workshop. While it was an awesome experience, I cant say I loved being stuck in class on a Saturday, especially with the great weather. We broke up into groups and came up with Ad campaigns for the Chevy Volt. The car isn't supposed to come out till 2012 but its pretty sick. The Volt. It goes up to 40 miles without even touchin any fuel. But you gotta drop 45 grand to get it, so start saving.

Anyways, now that it's all done its time to sit back and get into the flow of things...like this guy.

Cilk and Mookies

The Wisdom team is hard at work on the next line and the web site. Don't touch that dial.

AAAYYYYYYYYYY!

Danny at the St. Patty's day festivities.

Cultural Findings: Jamaica

Spring Break was an opportunity for me to fulfill the fantasy of every Jewish boy, I visited Jamaica. My pilgrimage to Jamaica was very different than I expected. Although I only visited Negril, it seems like the Island of Jamaica is quite similar to Jamaica Queens, save for the irie weather and guava fruits.

Jamaica is hood, no doubt. If you choose to stay on the resort, and look at white girl eye candy, power to you. But my curiosity brought me to downtown Negril, the Cliffs, Errol's I-tal shop and a dance hall concert/rude boy gathering. The concert/rude boy gathering (rude boy is patua for gangsta) consisted of motorcycle gangs riding through the audience to mark their spot, fluffy Jamaican girls and a general intolerance for batty boys. Honestly, I expected some violence in Jamaica, as it is a developing third world country with infamous crime issues. But the rude boy gathering far surpassed what I expected. I expected a concert, especially reggae, to act as a peaceful gathering where Jamaicans and tourists can vibe peacefully. I was wrong. I saw more guns at this concert than in Terminator III. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the music, food, weather and the old Jamaican women that will haggle and hustle you. After the concert, which proved to be a very educational experience, I came to the following conclusion:
Jamaica misses Bob Marley. I look forward to the day when Jamaican music and culture will be dedicated to peace, equality and tolerance.

Anyways, here is some patua you should be familiar with before traveling to Jamrock:

Irie: a positive response to nearly everything. Hows the weather? Irie. Hows the jerk chicken? Irie
Batty Boy: Homosexual, definitly the most offensive epithet for a Jamaican man.
Wagwan: Whats going on?
Raggamuffin: ghetto dweller
bumbaclot: explitive, noun or adjective
fluffy girl: a favorably looking jamaican woman
slaaba slaaba: fat man
Bad Man Zekes: extortionist, notable Jamaican gang leader

Biggup Widsom readers!

BIT DIFFERENT THAN BONNAROO

Last Wednesday (March 11th), Holi, or the Festival of colors was celebrated in India. Holi is celebrated as a welcoming of Spring, and a celebration of the triumph of good over evil. People chase each other and splash colorful paint, powder and water on each other. Here are some photos from this year's Festival...
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More Crack

Vans Vault Chukka Mocs

Wow, I am fiendin today.

Go 'Cuse.