Krs One & Buckshot: Survival Of The Fittest *Press Release Party*
Last night, I had the opportunity to attend the press release party for Krs One & Buckshot new album, Survivial Of the Fittest at 92y in Tribeca. Its release date on Sept. 15th. It was an intimate function made up of writers, bloggers and photographers. Check out the photos after the jump.. (more…)
Jay-Z – Blueprint 3 Final Tracklisting
Wait?…. No Bleek?
The presumed final tracklist (and quite possibly rear cover artwork) appeared on Father Time’s site today. It looks like BP3 is gonna be closer to the second installment of the trilogy than the first. Features galore. Here are some of my predictions:
-”Hate” will probably be the most gregarious display of egomaniac greatness that we will hear this year….or at least since “Real As It Gets”.
-J. Cole will black.
-”Reminder” will be my favorite song. I don’t know, Jay is notorious for those late album solo moments.
-Wale and Mickey Factz will commit suicide before their albums are released.
Its pretty apparent that Jay is using this moment to align himself with the “Saved By The Bell – The New Class” “Teen Titans” “Digimon” new crop of rapsters. Kinda wild to think that Jay actually is gaining more from the features than the young guns are (no ChrisNeef-o)
I think it will benefit the old guy though. Hov gets better when he’s got something to prove. And he’s not going anywhere. I can’t wait until my son is on Blueprint 9 going bar for bar with Jay. I know Jay will still be worth a verse in 2029. He’s not the Brett Favre of this rap shit. He’s not the Rickey Henderson of this rap shit. He’s something much more than that….
When Jay gets that young rapper strength…he’s kinda like Mumm-Ra The Everliving of this rap shit.
SkeeterNYC presents: A Farm Grows in Brooklyn…on a Rooftop!
A Farm Grows in Brooklyn…on a Rooftop! from SkeeterNYC on Vimeo.
This is an awesome project, which shows once again that Brooklyn is going to be on the forefront of the changing in eco-friendly business industry.
Thanks to SkeeterBeater for sending this.
MIHventures & Prospect Park Team Up
Well it seems with the help of NLBK and The Brooklyn Paper, we are going to see changes in the Prospect Park. MIHventures issues a statement. (more…)
Afro-Punk Block Party Recap
JOHN FORTE AT AFRO PUNK from beatmakersedition.com on Vimeo.
With the weather finally cooperating this summer, Brooklyn was full of outdoor activities this weekend such as Bastallie Day Street Festival on Smith St, The Waterfront Concert Series kicking off in Williamsburg and Afro-Punk Block Party in Fort Greene. It was great day in Brooklyn as Corren of Forever12.com and Marv of Carbonado.com had the opportunity to enjoy the Bastallie Day Festival. While NLBK’s Disko D and fellow contributor, Yooj were at the Afro-Punk to see to Brooklyn resident, John Forte perform live. Check out some pics of the day after jump.. (more…)
Random Sh@t: Mr. President!
Apparently, the leader of the Free World is an Ass man. The best part of this picture is the dude standing to the left of Obama. He also knew what was going down. Peep the video After the jump..
NLBK Presents: 4th of July Celebration Weekend! BBQs, Live Performances, Parties and more
Happy 4th of July!
Since the 4th of July is falling on a Saturday this year, NLBK has decided to help you organize your holiday by letting you know about some of the coolest and hottest events happening in Brooklyn. Check out the list of events starting this Friday through Sunday after the jump. Have a safe holiday and be safe. (more…)
Paper Mag presents.. A Night in the Life of: Katie Longmyer
Katie Longmyer is an event producer known for knowing everyone — in fact, her nickname is actually “Queen Bee.” One part of MeanRed Productions, the ladies who put together events at The Yard in Brooklyn. Read more
Congrats! I already know you were on your Grind.
Do North! Williamsburg gets a summer music festival
Look out Austin, Brooklyn has its own indie rock music festival in Williamsburg.
The first-ever “Northside Festival” will take over Williamsburg and Greenpoint from June 11-14, bringing more than 150 acts including the Hold Steady, Sunset Rubdown, Asobi Seksu, and Brightblack Morning Light to more than 30 venues including Public Assembly, Studio B and the Music Hall of Williamsburg.
Check out more at NorthsideFestival.com
BLOGFEST 2009 @ PowerHouse Arena in Dumbo
Calling all Bloggers! Brooklyn is considering the “Blog Capital of America” at The 4th Annual Blogfest in Dumbo on May 7th. This is a great opportunity to meet, connect and network with some best bloggers, readers and enthusiast.
Powerhouse Arena
37 Main Street
Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY
How to get there?
Rocpopshop is NOT coming to Brooklyn: Out of Gas?
Well not until Thursday according to the spokesperson for the company.
Looks like Jay-Z’s Rocawear tractor-trailer ran out of gas. Despite a much-ballyhooed announcement that the rapper – and miniscule part owner of the New Jersey Nets – would roll out a “new premium line” of apparel at a temporary store inside an 18-wheeler parked at the corner of Pacific Street and Fifth Avenue starting today, the truck never showed.”The woman managing the tour says that they’re postponing until Thursday,” said Shayna McClelland, a spokesperson for the company that designed the pimped-out truck. Read more..
Rocpopshop is coming to Brooklyn
“The Roc is in the building”. Okay, so not literally. Jay-z Rocawear brand has taken their showroom on the road to promote the Rocawear Lifestyle.
That includes mohair sofas, suede walls, zebra-striped furniture, a 46-inch flat-screen TV, and video games – as well as racks of Rocawear’s newest garb. (more…)