Big Sean drops new single – ‘Blessings’ (feat. Drake & Kanye West) taken from the ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ album, out now!
Music | Big Sean – Blessings feat Drake & Kanye West
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Music | Dizzee Rascal x Giggs – Nutcrackerz
Dizzee Rascal drops new heat ‘Nutcrackerz’ featuring Giggs – produced by Heavytrackerz – absolute monster!!
Dizzee Rascal -‘Nutcrackerz’ (feat Giggs) –
Impact Date: 18th April 2015 (Dirtee Stank Recordings)
#nutcrackerz
Fashion | Asics Gel Lyte 3 “Miami Vice”
Asics have long been a top contender in running sneakers, so it’s only fair to see that the brand are pulling out some top notch colour ways, and material combinations for their up and coming Gel Lyte 3 releases. The forthcoming “Miami Vice” pack, sees 2 colours ways releasing, one in a true White leather upper, teamed with orange and blue, and the other part of the pack, are these all black textured leather uppers, with the blue interior, white mid sole and orange soles.
While this colorway of the Gel Lyte 3 doesn’t exactly scream Spring or Summer to us, it’s still a nice sneaker that you can rock during any time of the year. This versatile runner features a black textured leather on the upper while hints of color have been added with a teal inner lining and an orange outsole. A white midsole provides some contrast to the shoe and tonal laces keep the sneaker looking clean.
Source: Oneness
Review | Nike SB Premium De La Soul
In this episode of “The Fix” we take a look at the Nike SB Dunk High De La Soul White Firefly. This model follows in the vain of recent SB retros that turn lows in to highs and vice versa and this pair that celebrates one of the greatest trio’s in hip hop is a welcome addition. So sit back and watch as Bannerworx breaks down the details.
Music | Skepta – SHUT DOWN
FADER – ‘rather than ‘breaking’ America, I just want British rap to be treated
as just another state – Britain is just another place that raps,’ London grime don SKEPTA told FADER last September .The MC has been grinding at his craft for the past decade, and built strong ties with NYC’s underground over the past couple of years.
Skepta, his goal got a boost this past month when both Kanye and Drake showed they’ve finally caught up and caught on to SKEPTA, And grime in general; that BRITs performance and that album shoutout (and borrowed line), respectively. Now he’s letting his music to the talking with this heavy track from his forthcoming album, #Konnichiwa. Mastered late last night in London, it’s called ‘SHUTDOWN’ and finds the sharp-footed MC spelling out his come up, while also signalling what he’s up against by including what sounds like an audio rip of a starkly ignorant viewer complaint about the BRITs show.
“This is my new single ‘SHUTDOWN’ produced by myself and Ragz Originale from my upcoming album #Konnichiwa,” Skepta told The FADER via email. “We made about 7 different instrumentals to it but this one was the maddest. Vine has already been going nuts for the video clips we put up from the studio, can’t wait to touch a dance with this one. Big up my bro Drake on the sample, trust me listen.” Yep, that’s Drizzy in actor mode at the end.
Tune in below
Music | Wiley – Chasing The Art
Drake salutes the dons of Grime, then Kanye brings out a handful of UK artists onto the stage during his Brit Awards performance, what next? Well, the grime godfather Wiley has dropped a new single, on BBK Records, produced by the Heavytrackerz called Chasing the Art. Have a listen, and look out for more freshness this year.
Fashion | size? x ASICS Tiger GEL-LYTE III ‘Tsavorite’
Created by Shigeyuki Mitsui back in 1990, the GEL-LYTE III broke the mould of conventional shoe design. At a time when high performance shoes lacked style, Mitsui-san wanted to create “the ultimate performance running shoe with the highest level of technology and function,” but one that was “visually pleasing unlike existing shoes at the time.”
The features – such as the unorthodox, yet functional split tongue, which allows for better fit, and a low to high-density midsole, that offers a better distribution of pressure and weight for its wearer – made the GEL-LYTE III unique. Originally created as a runner, the GEL-LYTE III has moved beyond the track and onto the streets.
Embraced as an everyday staple, it has become one of the best-loved shoes in the industry. The GEL-LYTE III is a time-honoured piece of footwear that easily straddles the line between functionality and innovation.
To celebrate the anniversary of the GEL-LYTE III, ASICS and size? have teamed up to create a GEL-LYTE III inspired by a traditional 25th anniversary gift: Tsavorite.
‘Tsavorite’ – [tsah-vuh-rahyt]
The tsavorite is described as a gem that combines beauty, durability and rarity. Today the tsavorite remains one of the last truly ‘wild’ gems; no treatments or synthetics are known to exist.
Although the tsavorite has qualities which make it an extremely popular gemstone, it lacks adequate supply which has led to the gem becoming extremely rare.
A micro-perforated reflective 3M dominates the upper, representing the purity of the ring whilst the green leather sockliner subtly ties into the gemstone.
The size? x ASICS Tiger GEL-LYTE III ‘Tsavorite’ releases Friday 6th March, 2015 at 8:00am. They will be priced at £115 in UK sizes 4 – 13
Source – Size? Blog
Fashion | Jordan Brand 2015 Holiday Preivew
Jordan Brand once again has the internet buzzing, and it’s not for a release that is anywhere near releasing on the calendar. Thursday 26th February, they ended the speculation of many, with the question “Would the Aqua 8’s be released on Black Friday”. With the main Jordan model for 2015 being the Air Jordan 7, many dumbed this rumour down, but those in the know, just kept it quiet. Yes for the holiday 2015 season, which is October until December, we will see the release of the much anticipated Air Jordan Aqua 8′ s, along with the much loved Air Jordan Chrome 8’s. the other releases include Air Jordan 8 (3 Peat), Air Jordan 1 (UNC), Air Jordan 7 “Sweater”, and the Air Jordan 14 Low “Laney”.
This selection of releases has made a lot of Jordan brand fans very happy, and i am certainly looking forward to copping a few of these later this year, Enough time to save up for the selection your looking to cop.
Download | Bannerworx IGLU Session 20.02.15
My first mix of 2015, recorded live at Shooshh Brighton, in the IGLU. This was the intro to my set on Friday 20th, of February. Stream via the feed below, and download by clicking on the track.
- Busta Rhymes – I Know What You Want
- Nicki Minaj ft Chris Brown – Right By My Side
- Rihanna – Rude Boy
- Eric Bellinger ft. Problem – I Don’t Want Her
- Mario ft. Nicki Minaj – Somebody Else
- The Notorious B.I.G. – One More Chance
- Omarion ft. Rick Ross – Let’s Talk
- Miguel ft Kendrick Lamar – How Many Drinks Remix
- NeYo – Girlfriend
- 50 Cent, Olivia – Candy Shop
- P Diddy – I Need A Girl Part II
- Usher ft. Rick Ross – Good Kisser
- Chris Brown – Run It
- Eve – Tambourine
- Beyonce – Single Ladies
- Beyonce – Get Me Bodied
Music | Big Sean – Dark Sky Paradise
Following the huge single ‘I Don’t F**k With You’ currently dominating US Top 40 radio and clocking over 30 million views of the video on You Tube, Detroit artist Big Sean announces his new album ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ released via Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music and Def Jam / Virgin EMI.
I’ve given this album my 24 hour listening test, and I can confirm this is worth the money. Big Sean drops some heat in the form of tracks IDFWU, Paradise, Deep and the newest club banger Blessings. The album features appearances from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake, Lil Wayne, John Legend and of course G.O.O.D. Music General, Kanye West.
My personal favourite pick from the album is the track “I Know” featuring Jhen Aiko, produced by DJ Mustard. Not your usual DJ Mustard production, and certainly not what you would expect from Big Sean. He promised a new direction, new creativity, and new energy with album, and he has delivered just that. I will keep this album on my iPhone for a while, and certainly continue to play his club bangers in my sets.
Video | French Montana feat Jeremih – Bad B#tch”
Mr “Hah” returns with a smooth roller, club anthem, sing along track, featuring Jeremih. It’s been in rotation in my sets and is now a firm track in my weekly playlists, check out the video…full of them Bad B#tches.
Review | Air Jordan Retro 4 “Oreo”
In this episode of “The Fix” we take a look at the Air Jordan 4 Retro LS Tech Grey. This model has been hyped up since the end of last summer and now we get the first retro of this shoe since 1999. So sit back and watch as Bannerworx breaks down the details.
Fashion | ASICS Gel Lyte III “Okayama Denim” Pack
Japanese denim is most often used on, well, jeans. But today ASICS ensures the durable fabric finds placement elsewhere, in this case on the Gel Lyte III. In line with the brand’s Spring 2015 lineup, the ASICS Gel Lyte III “Okayama Denim” Pack makes great use of the dark camo denim throughout two Gel Lyte III’s with placement at the toe, collar, heel and paneling. One of the models highlights a blacked-out leather aesthetic while its counterpart takes to red accents at the striping, rear and outsole. Look for the release on February 20th at select international retailers.
Source – NiceKicks
Music | Ace Hood – Truffle Butter (Freestyle)
The beast that is Ace Hood, has dropped a freestyle over Nicki Minaj’s “Truffle Butter”. Fair to say he has kept consistent with his work ethic, and I’m looking forward to him dropping a new album soon.
Video | Kanye West Yeezy Season 1
Adidas and Kanye West finally unveiled his first collaboration collection, called Yeezy Season 1, to the world on Thursday 13th February, at a secret fashion show in New York, and via link worldwide, which was stream at selected cinemas. If you wasn’t lucky enough to get a ticket to either showing, here is the full video of the collection being unveiled. One thing that Kanye has proved to the world, once again, is that he is an artist, and I look forward to the official look book on this collection, and more in the future from Adidas and Kanye West.
Feature | Drake vs Everybody
Think, Everyone Hates Chris, but turn it into a website, that features all of his enemies, and make the character Drake, and that is what makes up the website Drake vs Everyone. The website outlines all of the past and present musical beefs that Drake has had. It puts a lot of lyrics that Drake might have dropped on songs into context which makes sense of who he is popping a subliminal shot at.
Click the link and have a laugh > http://drakevseverybody.com/
Music | Drake “If You’re Reading This, it’s Too Late”
Shout to Drake for breaking the internet straight after Kanye’s Adidas launch, not many celebs, or artists would be able to that without dropping some “leaked” nudes. But the talent that is Canada’s top export Drake did what most artists in the lifetime could never do, drop a “mixtape” via iTunes, on Friday 13th and create a buzz that required no marketing budget at all, simples, Drake’s legion of loyal fans spread the word by reposting the mixtape cover on all forms of social media, which saw the mixtape end up in the iTunes top 10 by lunchtime here in the UK.
16 tracks with 1 interlude is what you be getting for your £11.99. Fair to say from the start, it’s certainly a OVO production, with the beats sounding very unique to that OVO flow, add Drake’s lyrics and vocals over them, and this is a mixtape that will not be deleted from your iPhone for a long time. The mixtape includes some previously heard tracks such as 6 God & Used To feat Lil Wayne. Featured artists in this mixtape also include PARTYNEXTDOOR & Travis Scott.
Tracks such as Madonna, Energy, Preach, 6 Man, You & the 6, and Know Yourself is a BANGER, love the switch it up style Drake has mastered. are certainly stand out tracks for me, but that is not to say that other tracks get skipped, because they don’t. So the question that everyone has asked me..”is it worth the money?” I’d say yes, especially if your not trying to listen to the same old with every album in your iPhone, this certainly delivers a diversity in sound and creativity that seems to only come to life with such artists as Drake, Kanye, Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lemar, you seeing the pattern here.
Fashion | Nike Air Max 1 “Valentine’s Day” x Air Jordan 1 “BRED
Love is in the air for February with Valentine’s Day coming later in the month. Nike Sportswear is ready for the occasion with a Valentine’s edition of the Air Max 1. The color palette, build and detailing are a love letter to the Air Jordan 1.
BRED style, the kicks are layered in black and red leather on the upper with a white midsole and red outsole. Referencing both the Wings logo and the traditional Nike Air on the tongue of the Air Jordan 1, NSW has placed “Nike Air” on the heel, just bellow the collar.
The kicks are set for a 7th of February release, will you be picking up a pair?
Source – EU Kicks
Music | Lil Wayne – Sorry 4 The Wait 2
Lil Wayne couldn’t make it any clearer to his fans and everyone in the music industry, that the business bond between Cash Money and Young Money has been severed and officially no more. With the delay of his Carter 5 album, which was due for release last year, there was a lot of talk about his album being pushed back due to arrival of newer rappers onto the Cash Money roster who took priority over his own projects on the label. To apologise to his loyal fans, Lil Wayne has blessed us with a interim album, in the way of Sorry for the Wait 2.
The intro track, is his version of the club banger Coco, which brings you up to speed and tells you what is what regarding him, and his future with Cash Money. It’s fair to say Lil Wayne has no regrets wanting to leave Cash Money, and is looking forward to his future.
As you listen to the album it’s your typical Lil Wayne flavour until you get to track 11, which is his version of “You Guessed It”. The shots he takes at Birdman on this track are epic, and he has renamed the hook to “Bitch You Jealous”. Lil Wayne has once again delivered a undisputed banger filled 17 track album, with no fillers.
If you haven’t downloaded the free album, jump onto Datpiff and do it now, and I’m looking forward to Carter 5 dropping this spring, no one can stop Lil Wayne’s productions and creative release flow now, it’s Young Money only now, and the future is bright, no more dry rubbing hands.
Interview | UK Model Shannon
Your Name
Shannon M
Your Stage/Nick name
ShannShanna (Shann)
Your Age
21
Tell us a bit about yourself, how you relax, what your ambitions are with modelling, life.
Im 21 years old an aspiring Social Worker and part time model, I love modelling its great and have met some great (and very different) people and made a lot of lifelong friends. I love directing on shoots and thats how what i started out doing then one day i just thought instead of telling people what to do i could just do it myself so i made myself an online profile and haven’t looked back really.
Your Favourite Colour
Red
Your Favourite shape
Never ending Circle
Your Favourite Shoe
Most Boots
What would you do…..
If you walked into a room, and saw a elephant?
Try ride it :D…not inna dirrty way.
If you could never go shopping again?
Try to work the rough look.
If you were stuck in a bar on Super Sunday (football all day)?
Get to drinking, and invent some football games to amuse myself.
What is your definition of Time?
Time is what you make it
What was your thoughts when you first met the Brown Bear?
He’s a big talented hard working softy <3
Interview | UK Model Roisin
Your Name
Roisin
Your Age
23
Tell us a bit about yourself, how you relax, what your ambitions are with modelling, life.
My main job is as a health research psychologist. I Love the gym a little too much. I’ve always had a passion for the more creative side of life, art, dance, fashion. I Love meeting new people, who inspire a positive outlook on life! I’d love to model part time! LIve for the moment! 🙂
Your Favourite Colour
Pink or Turquoise! (I can’t choose!)
Your Favourite shape
A heart
Your Favourite Shoe
Pretty much any classic Christian Louboutins, but from their current season:
What would you do…..
If you walked into a room, and saw a elephant?
Take a picture turn around and walk back out – i guess! 😛
If you could never go shopping again?
Open a shop! No one should be denied the chance to go shopping! At least then I can watch others enjoy it! 🙂
If you were stuck in a bar on Super Sunday (football all day)?
Make friends with the barman!
What is your definition of Time?
An element that we could all do with just a bit more of!
What was your thoughts when you first met the Brown Bear?
This dude is pretty awesome! And clearly loves sneakers more than life itself!
Music | Rick Ross – Master Mind
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)
Fashion | Air Jordan Future releasing 15.03.14
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.
Fashion | Casio G-Shock Arabic Chrono Series
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.
Download | Brown Bear In Da RnB Mix
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.
BROWN BEAR IN DA R&B MIX TRACK LIST
- Usher – My Boo
- The Notorious B.I.G – Big Poppa
- Chris Brown – Excuse Me Miss
- Chris Brown ft. Kid Ink – Main Chick
- Eric Bellinger ft. Problem – I Don’t Want Her
- Kris Kross – Jump
- Mack Wilds – Henny
- Beyonce – Partition
- August Alsina ft. B.O.B – Numb Remix
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)