Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Air Questo
Consequence Disperse
New Consequence for Disperse featuring Really Doe and GLC, G.O.O.D music. ~R. Esquire
Nas at the Roxy
Nas blaze the stage at the Roxy and performed for over an hour doing countless songs. However he ended with a high note with some of the tracks off of "Untitled" check it out. ~R. Esquire
Lady of Elegance
With a smooth sultry voice and youth and exuberance, Esperanza Spalding is headed full steam to the future all the way from Oregon. She is intelligent to say the least as she plays multiple instruments before she picked the bass as her weapon of choice. After only a year of high school she enrolled at Portland State University where she graduated in three years, and then became of the youngest professors to teach at Berklee College of Music. She is more than proficient on the double bass and her jazz is something with a very modern feel yet very relaxing, I find Ms. Spalding herslef doesnt exactly fit in to the streotyped image of a jazz musician. To hear her sound and style you should look up her tow relesed studio albums to date, Junjo*2006* and Esperanze*2008* and enjoy. ~R. Esquire
Unbound Resolution
Monday, July 28, 2008
A Sweet Deal
Dope Boys
The California Kid is back with his new video for "Dope Boys" featuring Travis Barker off of his upcoming album 'L.AX.' *Los Angeles Times*.
Dont Act Like You Dont Know
New video from Skillz off his new album 'Million Dollar Backpack'; "Dont Act Like You Dont Know" featuring Freeway ~R.Esquire
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Fonzworth Bentley ft. Kanye West & Andre 3000 - Everybody
Mr. Bentley is making moves in the industry. This video is a significant piece of evidence we should be seeing his album C.O.L.O.U.R.S *Cool Outrageous Lovers Of Uniquely Raw Style* very soon. Oh and of course Mr. Bentley may be seen on MTV as the host of the reality show G's to Gents. ~R. Esquire
The full package
Manufacturing Dissent Since1989
Magnifico Mastretta MXT
iCare: Two wheels toward the future
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Enjoy the music at the Red Café
Goyard: Something old for the new
You may have heard some of your more sophisticated Rappers sporting and referring to their Goyard bags and luggage in songs and videos; most notably in the Paris, Tokyo video by Lupe Fiasco. The Goyard brand actually dates back to 1853 and can be distinguished by its logo with a large ‘G’ encapsulating an ‘O’. The Goyard trunk comes in Large, medium, and small; the trunks come in various vibrant colors such as red, yellow, and black (perhaps not vibrant). Goyard also makes bags for men and women with the same notable Goyard ‘Y’ shaped pattern and comes in a variety of colors. The bags and trunks are on the expensive side but are beautiful accessories. ~R. Esquire
Popular Poku
A green flower by any other name
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Temperatures Rising
Product of the Environment
Recently I have taken noticed to exposing of the more sensitive sides of rappers. From the Game’s emotional outburst over the selfish attitudes of rappers and Young Buck’s cry for help and understanding to Mr. Curtis Jackson it is clear there is a real problem in hip-hop. That problem has become very clear and that is money. The rap industry is a billion dollar industry and everyone wants a piece of it. Corporate executives formulate plans to exploit every facet of the industry. The video response by Soulja boy to Ice-T made me think that, should we be proud of soulja boy for making his money off of hip-hop and moving out of poverty, then criticize him? I find that we should, at first it seems hypocritical, but so is this industry. I have come believe that I don’t find that many artists who talk about more than the usual topics at the current time in hip-hop are ignored because they don’t fit the look or the sound which ironically is commercialized now as “hood”. Executives often don’t want enlightened or conscious rappers as from a purely financial reason it won’t sell because people either won’t understand it or respect it. Many hip-hop fanatics often argue and say that we do want consciousness in our rhymes and it won’t flop, but to our own dismay the executives are right, Lupe Fiasco being a recent example as his sells were nowhere near platinum status; which in itself is a huge statement about our generation. Hip-hop is art or at least it was, and it has taken a turn for the worst. In order to preserve its integrity people must understand anyone who picks up a brush isn’t a painter and anyone who picks up a mic isn’t a rapper or at least shouldn’t be. But as nature tends to do it will correct its mistakes on its own. When the hip-hop market becomes over crowded, the records will stop selling and the executives will not push as hard. When that occurs all the hustlers who use rap to make money will move on to more lucrative hustles, but those who love and make real hip-hop will stay and persist. As Nas would say “If you a hustler get ya paper, you aint a rapper” and that is true. In the end hip-hop will always be there just under different names or another form, but as for now the industry is in the hands of those who only are concerned with reaping the financial benefits, and the current generations buys it anyway so it won’t stop; we gotta be better for the industry to get better. However the artist should remember as Soulja boy said ironically “Money aint everything”. ~R.Esquire
A Buck for your thoughts
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Italia HOVA
P.U.S.H to Change
Something Green
If anyone didnt know the G8 summit has been taking place. The G8 summit is basically a confrence held by the worlds 8 wealthiest nation: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Russia; in which they discusses the most pertinent issues of the time. This summit held in Toyako, Japan wasfocused on the topic of cutting down green house gas emission. In what i feel to be a very tenacious goal, the G8 plans to implement plans in their perspective countries in order to cut global gas emission by 50% by the year 2050. Also there were signs change at the summit as many speculated on adding the countries: Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and South Africa. As these countries have rising economies and large population it only seems logical to add them as they will have numerous roles in the G8's global plans. Especially the idea of consulting with China; as the densely populated country is one of the worlds top green house producers. ~R.Esquire
Keep they heads ring'in...
Contraception against poverty
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
An Untitled Hero
Nas video for the track "Hero" off of his album "Untitled". Everyone one needs a hero, why not you? ~R.Esquire
Clarity that gas is too high
Admist the high gas prices which continue to sky rocket, Honda has created the FCX Clarity. This vehicle is powered by a next-generation Honda V Flow Fuel Cell which runs off of hydrogen allowing it to go a distance of 280 miles, the equivalent of 74 miles per gallon. However all this who want to get their hands on one, they are only available in Socal so you may have to wait awhile to get your hands on one if your out of the area. Honda keep it the engineering going, gas price will go down one way or another. ~R.Esquire
Smells like Corporate Spirit
Fahamu Pecou is the S*!t!
Britain's Finest
G.S.E.T: Room to improve
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
M.O.B: the future of the Diplomats
T.O.S the album or mixtape?
Green speed ahead
For all of those who wish to change the world, but still have a taste for the luxurious, we enter the Ronn Scorpion. This car runs on a blend of hydrogen and gas, and will hit 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. I know it maynot be as fast as a Bugatti Veyron (My favorite car), but it is a great stylish alternative to the smart car. This car is a definite step in the right direction in creating a more mainstream fuel efficient car.... all that is left to work on now is the price. ~R.Esquire
Microcosms of Hip-hop
The Audacity of Change?
Lady of Elegance
DJ Rashida is the current lady of elegance. You may have seen her on the MTV show "Americas Best Dance Crew" as their official DJ. She was the official DJ for prince and has an eccletic taste in music. Not only beautiful but well rounded as she attended college in Atlanta where she honed her skills as a dj by working at local clubs. The Daughter of two musically influenced parents made her a natural to the sounds she would learn to spin. Expect grand ventures in the future from DJ Rashida Rap Esquires current Lady of Elegance. ~R. Esquire
Guilded Art
Be Kanye? Absolutely
Absolute Vodka has called upon Kanye to endorse their product. Im no advocate for drinking but if it really could do what this post-80's eccletice faux infomercial claims to...... I may have to think twice. No matter how strange this commercial is, at least its good to see a company in cordial operation with a hiphop artist given Jay-Z and his venture with Cristal Champagne
Peruvian Prosperity or Personal Power?
Soundtrack for the success of Killer Mike
Killer Mike has com to delight us with his new album "I pledge allegiance to the Grind II". I some what believe this album will be slept on even though I believe it is getting a decent amount of promotion, at least on the internet. From the introduction of the album it is obvious Killer Mike is ready for success and is no stranger to hard work. The theme through out the album is the idea that it is the soundtrack to your success which is a great message to incorporate especially when you believe the words you project. The theme song of the album should be the song "Bang" which is a straight lyrical assault from Killer. The track gives you the feel of him and it is obvious he has a battle history. I hope Killer Mike receives the success he incorporates in the minds of all his supporters, not fans. ~R. Esquire