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Rick Ross doesn’t fail to keep dropping classic hiphop albums, yes that’s right I said it classic! He is about to release his sixth studio album “MasterMind”. I’ve had the privelidge of having a full listen to the album from start to finish, and back again. As with his previous albums, he takes you on his own musical journey, bringing along the way some heavy hitters to join him, whether it be on the production side, or guests to rap along with. One point of this album which is refreshing to hear, especially from a South based rapper, is that Rick Ross has steered clear of the modern, common sounding trap beats and records that all of the other rappers are commonly producing. Yes, it helps with club bangers, but a change of style shows diversity in the music, rather than every track sounding the same.
On the album, Rick Ross revisits the attempted murder on his life last year, when his Rolls Royce Ghost was shot upon, not sure if the EMS call was a legit one, but his reminder to his fans and enemies, that he is still here, and still doing what he does best, a strong minded business man. I’d have to say I’m a fan of the complete album, all tracks, it certainly isn’t one of those albums I’d skip tracks and get to my favourites. Now, upon producing this certified heat of a album, I should expect all future albums, and mixtapes from the MMG family to be of a equal quality, and not of what they dropped with “Self Made 3”, that was a huge disappointment to say the least.
My Overall rating for MasterMind – 8/10 (no ones perfect)

The almighty, success driven Jordan brand has done it again, they are bring us what they call “Future” or rightly named, Air Jordan Future. Now I’ll be honest, the first images of this sneaker, had me like no way, I don’t like that. But now that the brand has released official images prior to it’s March 15th release, I have to say, my opinion has changed dramatically. This is a luxury looking sneaker, and a fine looking one at that. The Jumpman brand have done away with a leather upper for this sneaker, and have given it the woven material treatment. They say that this creation is “symbiotic relationship between the court and the street”. The Future silhouette is designed with an Air Jordan XI sole with a chukka style upper, complete with an asymmetrical lace-up system.
Jordan Brand’s description of the sneaker says:
With a carbon fiber plate and full-length air outsole, the Jordan Future offers lightweight comfort and cushioning. Enhancing the minimalist nature of the shoe, the deconstructed upper foregoes a heel counter and toe enforcer. The asymmetrical lacing reduces pressure across the top of the foot, while the suede interior and ankle collar enhance comfort.
The release date for the Jordan Future is Saturday 15th March, and the colour ways they have shown us are that of the Black / Glow OR Black/ Infrared version. In my opinion, I will purchase one for sure, something different and as the name says, it’s looking ahead to the Future, not trying to recreate the OG colourways and designs that so many sneaker heads would like to see protected, and remain as classics with no re-productions.

Casio have pulled out their new Arabic Chrono editions. This watch is based on the new GA-110 and GA-310 models, the Arabic Chrono Series features an analog-digital chronograph function, dial face and of course, the unique Arabic numerals. The featured models of this series are:
GAC-110-1A (Black/Silver), GA-310-1A (Black), GA-310-2A (Blue) and GA-310-4A (Pink). There is also the more elusive GAC-110-6A in purple which anime fans nicknamed “Evangelion” after the popular animated series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Main features of the watch include:
– Water Resistant Up To 20 Atmospheric Bars or 200 Meters
– Shock Resistant with alpha-Gel Insulation
– Antimagnetic – JIS1 Standard
– Screw Lock Down
– Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, and 12/24 hour military time
– Auto LED Backlight
All are available now through www.gshock.com online store.

This is my first mix to drop for 2014, I decided to create a R&B mix for those who have asked me for one. This contains all those current club bangers, a few oldies and some future music for you to get your ear around. I’ll be dropping my mixes regular now via my SoundCloud account. My next mix CD will hopefully drop during spring, just didn’t want to drop something that you the listener and supporter wouldn’t enjoy time and time again. Enjoy my first full R&B mix for now, I’ll be back with more heat soon.
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BROWN BEAR IN DA R&B MIX TRACK LIST
10. Jonn Hart – Throw It Back
11. Trey Songz – Nana
12. Sage The Gemini ft. Justin Bieber – Gas Pedal Remix
13. Ty Dolla S ft. Trey Songz – Paranoid Remix
14. T-Pain ft. B.O.B. – Up Down
15. Tyga & Justin Bieber – Wait For A Minute
16. The Kid Ryan – Run That
17. Tinashe ft. Schoolboy Q – 2 On
18. Adrian Marcel ft. Sage The Gemini – 2AM
19. Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne – Loyal
20. Sean Kingston – Hold That
21. Justin Timberlake ft. JAY Z – Murder
22. Chris Brown – Fine China
23. August Alsina ft. Rich Homie Quan – Ghetto
24. Justin Bieber – Hold Tight
25. Ciara ft Future – Sorry Remix
26. Kirko Bangz ft J. Cole – Drank In My Cup
27. R. Kelly – Cookie
28. Lloyd ft Juicy J – Twerk Off
29. Beyonce ft. Jay Z – Drunk In Love
30. Ashanti ft. Rick Ross – I Got It
31. Sampha – Too Much DJ Cable Re-Rub
32. Chris Brown – Sweet Serenade (BBIDRNB Outro)

It’s not my thing to really write about negative stories, but this is one that has hit me. On Saturday 21st December 2013, Nike released it’s brand new colour way of the beloved Tinker designed Air Jordan 11. The colour way is called Gamma Blue due to it being the only other colour on the sneaker apart from the all black upper, lower and maize Jumpman writing on the tongue. Now the sneaker, here in the UK, was a massive general release, to the point JD Sports, Footlocker, and Nike released the sneaker at Midnight online. I’m guessing this was done to reduce congestion at stores with release day hype queues and the ability to streamline resellers buying multiple pairs. Whatever the reason, it was a good one.
I on the other hand went to my favourite sneaker spot to pick up the sneakers, Nike Town London. The organisation, and hospitality is beyond the best, and after a short wait of about 45 minutes from arrival, I paid for and had my own pair of the new Jordan 11 Gamma Blues. A very calm shopping experience as it should always be. Now, in the States, this is not the case. I’ve seen multiple videos of fights breaking out in-stores, also on the street to the point where police have been forced to use mace to break up the carnage. Also footlocker stores being broken into and shutters being destroyed just to get the sneakers. What I don’t understand is why? Is your life really that minimal that you start swinging punches at a person to own a pair of them? I have to say I am ashamed to apart of the Snead culture if this is what is to become on release days, but on the other hand, as an American in the UK, i can say their standard of doing things is second to none. Take note US retailers, organisation is key.


Continuing the IGLU Sessions, where party people give me tracks and I add a few more and present them in a mix for all to enjoy. This selection comes from Lola, thanks for this one. Next IGLU Sessions drops 25.12.13, for now Enjoy. Check out the mix via my SoundCloud.
TRACKLIST
1) Kendrick Lamar – Cartoon & Cereal
2) Drake – Worst Behavior
3) Big Sean – 10 2 10 Remix
4) Mr Vegas – Tek Weh Yuh Self
5) Mr Vegas – Gallis
6) Vybz Kartel – Tek
7) Lil Durk ft. Rick Ross – Dis Ain’t What You Want Remix
8) Cloud 9 – Do You Want Me Baby
9) Hot Natured ft. Anabel Englund – Reverse Skydiving
10) B.O.B. – Headband
11) 50 Cent Ft Olivia – Best Friend
12) Lady Saw – Man Is the Least
13) Baby Cham – Vitamin S
14) Popcaan – Smile Again
15) Beenie Man – Touch Di Road
16) Tommy Lee – Pussy Mechanic
17) Rick Ross – I Wonder Why

It’s that time of year once again, Mr T-Raw aka Tyga has dropped Well Done 4 for the mixtape masses. Tyga delivers a very hard mixtape, once again, no failure tracks on this, and a few new club bangers which I will be dropping in my sets and mixes this month. Well Done 4 starts with “Word on the Street”, very hard flowing track which you will easily rewind just to take it in fully before starting the full musical journey into the mixtape. You can download the mixtape for FREE via Datpiff, be sure to register to keep updated with all the new releases.

Over the recent years, we have been treated to many re-release, re-constructed and invented colour ways of our beloved sneakers from the late 80’s and 90’s. In 2013 The Air Jordan 3 & 5 saw a fair few releases and new colour ways, which were a hit with new lovers to the brand, but many on the fence OG fans would not cop to them and passed those releases by, which would answer the question of why so many of them stayed on the shelf, in full sizes for so long after release day. Well 2014 will be bringing more retro sneakers, in OG colour ways, and many dressed in new colours. Not only is the Jordan brand brining back the Jordan 6 with a bang, but the beloved Huarache based Air Tech Challenge will see a re-release in January.

For those that are not familiar with this sneaker, could be due to the fact that it was mainly rocked by Tennis players, who followed the man who inspired it, Mr Andre Aggasi. Originally released in 1992, the sneaker adopts a mid silhouette offering greater ankle support whilst maintaining the Huarache neoprene sock liner before being finished with colours and patterns that are undoubtedly 90s. This is certainly a release I will be adding to my collection upon release…will you?
Nike Air Tech Challenge
Style Code: 630957-002
This is a continuation of my QuickMix series, and this mix has tracks chosen by La Familia aka My friends whom we had a very long journey back home one night. Click the image for the FREE Download via my Soundcloud.
TRACKLIST
1) Pusha T – Nosetalgia feat. Kendrick Lamar
2) French Montana – F#ck What Happens Tonight
3) Busta Rhymes – Twerk It Remix
4) Chris Brown – Look At Me Now
5) Dem Franchise Boyz – I Think They Like Me Rmx
6) Meek Mill – House Party
7) Tyga – Throw It Up
8) Sage The Gemini – Gas Pedal
9) T-Pain ft. B.O.B. – Up Down
10) Kid Ink ft. Chris Brown – Show Me
11) Mavado – Give It All To Me
12) Storm Queen – Look Right Through
13) Gregor Salto – Azumba
14) Gyptian – Hold You
15) Fuse ODG – Antenna
16) Young Dro – F.D.B.
17) Jay-Z ft. Rick Ross – F#ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt
18) Ciara – Body Party

Just because summer is officially over for many of us, that doesn’t mean that Nike Sportwear stop bringing the freshness for the winter months ahead. Check out this new colourway, and material set up they have put on the classic Nike Air Max 90 Premium.

The primary colour and material is grey suede, which follows through out most of the sneaker including the mid-sole, Nike Swoosh and lacing tabs. The ankle collar and outer sole is where the Volt kicks in, to bring this sneaker to life, and lights up any dark evening walk home from work or to the gym.
This colour way is set for release next month, keep an eye out for it, as I can see this being snapped up quickly.

Source : KOF
So it’s looking like the holiday season will be packed with heat coming from the Jumpman brand. There are images of a Air Jordan 11 nickname “Gamma Blue” doing the rounds. Along with the Air Jordan 11 Taxi being released this winter, it would seem that the Jumpman brand will be dropping this new colour way for the masses. No release information has been posted out officially by Nike, but the early birds are taking orders, and the chinese whispers are heating up about this release. I’ll keep you updated via my Instagram – Bannerworx



Is there nothing that Jay Z can’t do in this modern age, that doesn’t influence our culture away from music? Answer to that is, well no. Mr Shawn Carter has influenced so much in our modern age from Music, Art, Movies, Sport, Design and don’t forget his imprint in Fashion via his Rocawear brand. It would only seem right that Jigga has teamed up with one of the most spoken about watch manufactures in music and sport HUBLOT, whom have never been shy about collaborations with artists, sports teams and even players like Lebron James, to create some very original time pieces.

Now in the Classic Fusion collection, you will be able to find the “Shawn Carter” watch. Designed by its namesake himself, the Shawn Carter by HUBLOT Classic Fusion features the SC logo cut into the dial, front and center, not only revealing some of the precise inner workings of the movement, but adding a bit of edge to the smooth face. Measuring 45mm in diameter, the piece encapsulates HUBLOT’s 2.90mm HUB 1300 hand-wound movement, arriving in two different make-ups: a black ceramic and a yellow gold, both with a black leather strap and a strict limit of 250 pieces and 100 each, respectively. The watch is set to launch exclusively at Barney’s. This release will be limited to 350 pieces, so if you want one, I’d make those calls to reserve from now.
Release date : November 30th
Source: FM

As soon as the dust started to settle after MileyGate on the VMA’s, hit producer Mike Will Made It releases the video for his forthcoming, Air Jordan tribute track “23”. The track features Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and of course Miley Cyrus. In the video, do a count of how many exclusive Jordan’s you can count, because it’s allot. And to top it off, of course Miley is a heavy feature in the video. I’m a Miley fan, and she has done well in this video and vocally on the track. Her outfits I can see allot of females in the clubs will try to replicate, shame they don’t know how much them Jordan 23 throwbacks really cost. Have a watch of the video, don’t worry, it’s work safe haha.

Drake finally dropped the video for the single “Hold On, We’re Going Home”, from his future classic album NWTS. The video is based in 1985, and plays like movie, with Drake taking the lead, and his team have to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from his competition. It’s good to see another video from the current hip hop community that isn’t a cliche video, but the theatrics of this video are not to be taken too serious, it’s a music video people not real life.
September has been a quiet month for me in regards to sneakers. I’m guessing this was due to the mass spend up, and releases over the summer months. The Air Huarache Black/ Black has been on my radar for a few months since being told about it, by Foot Locker staff before the summer. The full black colour way is certainly one that can blend in with any outfit, if you have owned a pair of Air Huarache’s then you’ll know these are by far one of the most comfortable runners that Nike have engineered.
I was pleased when I saw pictures posted on Instagram of the quiet release these had last week, and selling out in no time. They have been restocked once again in limited numbers, and of course I had to grab them. As always a massive thanks to the staff at Foot Locker Croydon for always looking out for me.
Nike Air Huarache
Colour – Black/ Black-White
Style Code – 318429 003

SIN MIX SESSIONS vol 3
The Triple Threat
Sin City resident Dj Bannerworx, returns with the 3rd edition of Sin Mix Sessions. The Sin Mix Sessions is a take home version of Bannerworx’s sets at Sin City nights. In this edition he brings you 20 floor fillers, featuring artists such as Hatcha, Lost, N-Type, Heny G, 501, Seven, Mensah, Katy B and Komonazmuk to name a few. With Vol 2 still in the mid 4000 download numbers, it was only right he came back with more heat for your iPods, iPhones and MP3 players.
Check it out, it’s a FREE Download for you to enjoy, and you can follow him on Twitter @bannerworx
Track List
SIN MIX SESSIONS VOL 3 – Single track mix version
SIN MIX SESSIONS VOL 3 – Seperate tracks version
Thanks to Hatcha, Lost, N-Type, Mensah, Komonazmuk, 501, Fused Forces, Heny G, Benton, Chefal, Zena G for her time, and being the face and voice of SMS & Bannerworx.
For Booking info contact Nikki@acutepromotions.co.uk
http://www.twitter.com/bannerworx
http://www.twitter.com/zenaguk
http://www.twitter.com/djhatcha
FREE DOWNLOAD – SIN MIX SESSIONS Volume 2
Sin Mix Sessions SMS Volume 2 Mixed by Allan Bannerworx
The Sin City family return with another free download for the massive. SMS Vol 2 features tracks from Sin City family members such as HATCHA & LOST to name a few. Also featuring future releases from labels such as Wheel & Deal, Biscuit Factory, HENCH, & Chestplate. Feature models on the cover are Fleur from the Dub Pack stables and Claire repping for the Divas of Dub, soon to be launched on www.HATCHATV.com July1st.
Enjoy
FREE DOWNLOAD – SIN MIX SESSIONS Volume 1
FOR ALL THE SIN FULL DUBSTEPPERS, Here is the first in the newest mix series presented by BANNERWORX.co.uk SMS aka Sin Mix Sessions will feature the resident DJ’s of SIN CITY club nights. We kick start the series with Allan Bannerworx B on the decks delivering a full on head rocking, foot stomping mix for you all to download and enjoy for free. Volume 2 will be available very soon, mixed by Lost so look out for that one. If you want up to date info on any of the forthcoming mixes, ticket give aways and other info follow us on twitter @Bannerworx. Enjoy
BANNERWORX – Wallpaper 001 Lelly D Loves Geeks
As I’ve been asked many times for some of my photographs for people’s desktops and mobile phones, I have decided to make some into downloadable wallpapers. Starting with this one of Lelly D, this is available in 2 sizes below for HD monitors. I will be making more shortly of various shots, so please feel free to download and spread the good word.
WALLPAPER Size – 1920 x 1800
WALLPAPER Size – 1920 x 1200
This will be the first accessory I purchase for my new iPhone, when it eventually gets launched worldwide. Back in February, Belkin announced they would be teaming up with LEGO on a multi-year licensing partnership to create “innovative and fun accessories” for mobile devices. They’ve now officially announced the release of their ‘builder case.’ It’s designed with a hard plastic back for scratch-resistance and a semi-flexible outer frame for shock-absorption. But the moulded design of the back means it can accommodate those LEGO bricks, in any way you want to build them. You can buy the case now direct from Belkin and watch the video below for some inspiration on what to create.
Fresh for you ladies this autumn is the new Micheal Kors Nikko High Top sneaker. This is a wedges heel sneaker, 3″ for all you petits ladies out there, this is for you. I must say these are very gorgeous and the subtle design, and lack of MK emblems all over the material makes it one for you who like to have the best, but not let everyone else know the brand, unless they know. I found these directly on the Michael Kors website, so I am not sure if the UK stockists will have them yet, but don’t let that disappoint you, get yourself down to Selfridges to find out. The style number is: 43F3NKFE6S