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"Futon Lingo - Under Construction ...?!?!? WTF!"

2008-11-19T19:04:00.006-05:00

I know I know, you guys are going nuts without some updates, but we are changing the face of our blog.

Stay Tuned, We Will Be Back Soon!

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Entourage Season 5 Episode 10 - Seth Green Day Streaming

2008-11-10T02:25:00.003-05:00

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“Seth Green Day” - E’s new client Charlie gets his pilot script picked up, but the studio wants to cast E’s arch-nemesis, Seth Green. Vince confronts Verner, the executive director of “Smokejumpers,” who tells Vince to work on his bad habits. To help impress Babs, Ari and Lloyd give Andrew a Hollywood makeover.

A Sign That You Need A Life .....

2008-11-08T22:07:00.001-05:00

Wow and lmmfao!!!

Jay-Z History - Full Version - Radio Rip

2008-11-06T19:28:00.001-05:00

So You Like Twitter Huh ...?

2008-11-06T18:11:00.006-05:00

As always I'm always looking for something fresh, exciting, and anything that will make my day easier, and as always logging onto twitter from my Blackberry, TwitterBerry, is a bit boring because the layout is lame, and my Twitterrific is pretty decent. But I wanted something else, a program or widget that will eliminate me logging into Twitter from my laptop. Ta Da! Twhirl! This little withcadigit is great, and it does everything the website and cell phone apps do plus more!

With the auto updates, color themes, and regular updates to fix bugs, you can't go wrong with this program. Not to mention the user friendly interface that will not leave you confused and running back to your Blackberry or iPhone.

Features I like:
-Upload photos directly to TwitPic
-Quick filters for replies and direct messages
-Themes and Layouts
-Twit update notifier from followers

Download it and try it for yourself.

The download is compatible with Mac and Windows OS.

Enjoy!

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Nike Air Jordan VI Force Fusion - White - Infared

2008-11-05T18:59:00.004-05:00

Now, I normally don't fancy the deformed Fusions, but I may have to make an expection. Between these and Air Jordan Fusion V, these two just might be the best yet. Look for these to hit select Jordan retailers on January 31st, 2009.

Photos from KicksonFire.com

Jay-Z - History - Radio Rip

2008-11-05T18:13:00.003-05:00

Full Song Coming Soon ...

Enjoy!

History (Radio Rip) - Jay-Z

Mixtape Extravaganza

2008-11-05T14:39:00.016-05:00

Over the past few days I've been downloading and speeding to a number of mixtapes that I've come across. So being the nice guy that I am, I've decided to share them with my viewers. Download and Leave Comments!

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Congratulations President Barack Obama!

2008-11-04T23:06:00.006-05:00

Congratulations President Obama!

Common - Something In Common Mixtape

2008-11-03T20:45:00.004-05:00

Found this mixtape, released today. Couple freestyles, exclusives, unreleased, and classics. Enjoy and leave comments.

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Track Listing:
1. Common Symptoms Intro (Produced By DJ Unexpected For Digger's Union Local 1200)
2. A Penny For My Thoughts
3. Breaker 1/9
4. 1st Days Of The New School (Unreleased Demo)
5. Who Shot Ya Freestyle
6. While I'm Dancin' (Common Verse)
7. 87th Street Kid (Interlude)
8. My People, Hold On- Produced By J. Dilla (DJ Unexpected Remix)
9. Take It Ez
10. 5 Deadly Venoms Feat. The Beatnuts, Fat Joe & DJ Honda
11. Fresh Rhymes Daily Feat. Juice
12. Dooinit In Waves- Produced By J. Dilla (DJ Unexpected Remix)
13. Common Speaks On J. Dilla (Interlude)
14. C.R.E.A.M. (Live In Germany)
15. I Used To Love H.E.R.
16. The Misunderstanding (Interlude)
17. The Bitch In Yoo Feat. De La Soul (Live At Tramps 1996) (snippet)
18. The Bitch In Yoo (Original Version- Different Lyrics)
19. State To state Feat. Dug Infinite (Produced By No I.D.)
20. Jam Feat. Rahzel & Alliance Etnik
21. Makin' A Name For Ourselves (Mathematically Aware) Feat. Canibus
22. Resurrection (DJ Honda Remix)
23. Common Speaks On The Light (Interlude)
24. Baby, We Must Be In Love- Produced By J. Dilla (DJ Unexpected Remix)
25. 2 The Temple (Unreleased Demo)
26. Dilla Says Go (Feat. Kanye West & John Mayer)- Produced By J. Dilla (DJ Unexpected Remix)
27. Full Moon
28. Universal Mind Control Feat. Pharrell

Entourage Season 5 Episode 9 - Pie - Streaming & Download

2008-11-02T23:59:00.005-05:00

Latest version of Entourage, of course. Please leave comments and bookmark out blog.

Vince contends with first-day jitters and his intimidating costar Jason Patric; Ari has lunch with his old friend and mentor.

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Rich Boy - Drop - Produced By Polow Da Don

2008-11-01T15:37:00.004-04:00

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As soon as I heard this beat, I know for a fact that this will be the new "A Mille" that every established and "rapper" and up-and-coming rapper will have their own version.

Enjoy.

Xbox 360 Racism Online ...?!?!

2008-10-31T15:25:00.004-04:00

Xbox 360 Racism ...? from Dennis, Jr. on Vimeo.

So of course I get busy in Call of Duty 4, Madden, 2k9, Live 09, and any other game that goes in my Xbox, but for being so good at many things in life, do I have to be rewarded with racist comments ...?!?!

Maybe I'm just the best ...?

Shout out to Lt Snowpuff for the great messages. You never know who's watching or recording ...

Tell me what you think, leave comments.

"Fake It Till You Make It" Barbara Lynch

2008-10-30T06:13:00.011-04:00

This post is specifically for my nephew Nikolas, Big Tim, and all other future entrepreneurs. During my normal reading at 6:03am, while on the john, I was reading through my new issue of Inc. Magazine and found this article about Barbara Lynch. What's interesting about this particular article is her story and how she did things her way and literally "rolled with the punches". People always say how they can't do this because they don't have that and so on and so forth, but sometimes you "gotta make things happen with what you have."

"Barbara Lynch would never bake a tough cookie, but she is one, for sure. Lynch, 44, bailed on high school and was a runner for local bookies before nestling under the wing of celebrity chef Todd English. A James Beard Award-winner, she has built Barbara Lynch Gruppo (formerly No. 9 Group) into a more than $10 million amalgam of six high-concept restaurants and food businesses. She expects revenue to double with three new ventures: a '50s-style cocktail bar, a re imagined lunch counter, and the hautest haute cuisine restaurant to touch down in Boston. "Not bad for a kid from the projects," says Lynch.

As told to Leigh Buchanan

I grew up in a housing project in South Boston. It was mostly blue-collar Irish:
A lot of politicians and Mafia came out of my neighborhood. My father drove a taxi. He died of a heart attack the month before I was born, leaving my mother with seven kids. We never ended up on welfare, which was great.

My first paid cooking job was at age 13. Father Sullivan, from the church across the street, put out word that he needed someone to make dinner for the priests living in the rectory. Two years I cooked for them. Mostly sausage and onions.

I went to high school at the height of forced busing.The white kids from Southie got shipped seven miles to Roxbury, and the black kids got shipped to South Boston. It was a zoo. If you went to the bathroom wearing jewelry, you had to watch your back. I started my first business venture in high school, placing bets for some of my teachers with bookies in Southie. They would give me cash to bet on a horse race or a dog race or a football game. Usually I would say, "Hmm; that's not going to hit," and I wouldn't even call in the bet. I would keep the money. I liked clothes, so I would go shopping.

The one good thing about Madison Park High was the home economics program. The teacher was a master pastry chef from Cambridge. We would make éclairs and roasts for the faculty. The teacher saw something in me and arranged to have me in her class all four years instead of just one.

I never did homework. I was failing everything. Senior year, they said I would have to go to summer school. There was no way I was doing that, so I dropped out.

My mother waited tables at a private club called the St. Botolph Club, and I worked there after school. It was a different world: Rhodes scholars and doctors. I was afraid to talk. I used to watch the chef preparing meals for 10 parties at a time: Dover sole and grouse and sweetbreads under a bell. I told him, "I want to be a cook." He said, "You don't know what you want."

After quitting school, I worked at a food products warehouse. We would get in boxes of Durkee spices and StarKist tuna and send them out on 18-foot trailers all over the country. I was there six years. One day, a friend came to see me at work, and she said, "You have to get out of here." So we moved to Martha's Vineyard and got jobs in a restaurant there.

A guy who ran a dinner cruise was hiring an assistant to the chef. I applied, and he said, "Do you know how to cook?" I said, "Yeah, I'm a chef in Boston. I make great chowder." I lied through the entire interview. Afterward, I went to the library and looked up how you actually made this stuff. The next day, he hired me. Three days before the boat was supposed to sail, the chef quit. My boss asked if I could take over. I said, "Sure."

At a party in Boston, I met the sous-chef at Michaela's, a very hot restaurant. I started getting calls from this guy Todd English, who I had never heard of, asking me to come to Michaela's for an interview. I was two hours late, because I couldn't find the place. I finally got there, and this big, handsome chef comes out and says, "I didn't think you were going to show up." I said, "Well, what stupid person would put a f---ing restaurant here?" He was like, "Oh, I guess you're sassy." He hired me as chef for their café.

Todd English left to start Olives, and two years later, I followed him. I worked there eight years and then helped him open Figs, a pasta and pizza restaurant. After two and a half years, I took a job as executive chef at an Italian restaurant in the theater district. When I told Todd I was leaving, he was so mad he chased me around the restaurant.

I wanted my own place. But I never wrote anything down -- not even recipes -- so the business plan was a challenge. I raised $2 million from local investors who were fans of my cooking. At that point, I was back living in the projects, and I probably owed the IRS 70 grand. But I said I wasn't going to take a salary until I paid them all back. I did it in three years.

I opened No. 9 Park in 1998, and it was named one of the 25 best new restaurants in America by Bon Appétit. We have done better every year. Around 2002, I decided to open an oyster bar, with simple food and a great wine list. I signed the lease on a place and then noticed a storefront across the street was also empty. I thought, Why do construction on one restaurant when we could do two at the same time? I wanted a place where you can sit and have a meal but also buy meat to take home. I always loved butchering things.

The first few years at No. 9, I didn't know the business part. It was tough enough trying to run a kitchen and deal with staff and not get overwhelmed. I really didn't know what a P&L was. One of my sous-chefs had a business education, so she and I worked together to tighten things up, and I learned much more about business. The restaurants started to grow.

In 2004, I started a catering service called Niche Catour; in 2006, I opened a produce market called Plum; and last year, I opened Stir, which is a cookbook store and test kitchen where people come for cooking classes and companies do team-building exercises.

Two years ago, a partner in Berkeley Investments was having dinner at No. 9, and he asked if I would be interested in opening a restaurant in an old wool warehouse his company owned. They were putting in 96 condos and had 16,000 square feet of commercial space. They gave me such a great deal, I would have been crazy not to take it.

I thought, OK, what do we need in this city? We don't have a really good bar. So I opened a bar that sells cocktails and canapés. We don't have a Relais and Châteaux restaurant. So I'm bringing the next level of formal dining here. The last thing is a cool sort of counter. My mom used to take me to Woolworth's, and I would have a grilled cheese sandwich and a piece of pie. It will be like that: grab and go but sleek and stylish with my food.

To deal with tension and get in shape, I box in Southie. I work out hard: I'm training to be a fighter. I haven't sparred with anyone yet. But I'd love to.

I'm known nationally, and I will be better known when my cookbook comes out next year. I want to do more books and videos. I would love to be on Oprah. But I don't want to be that person selling my own line of branded cookware. I'm a chef, not a personality."

Article Link: Information Source

No. 9 Group
9 Park Street
Boston, MA 02108
fax: 617.742.9993
tel: 617.742.9991
info@no9park.com

Stir, A demonstration kitchen and cookbook library, By Barbara Lynch

Company Website

Question: What would Frankenstein drive to church if he hit the Lottery?

2008-10-29T11:45:00.010-04:00

The Answer: He'd probably drive one of these. It's called the Galue Limousine S50. It's by the Japanese automaker Mitsuoka. The company pretty much does the same thing as Fisker does, by taking current car models and "remixes" them to their own design.

What they did here was take an Infiniti M35, gave it 315 horsepower and added a Rolls Royce grille, Cadillac style tail lights and other styling queues. The interior actually looks pretty nice.

The end price tag will cost you about $100,000, but along with that, you are almost gauranteed that nobody will be pulling up next to you in the same car.

Ever Wondered What 206 Million Looks Like ...?

2008-10-29T01:18:00.007-04:00

I still think Boston George and Diego have this beat.

What would you do with 206 million ...?

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Pete Philly & Perquisite

2008-10-28T12:17:00.004-04:00

Pete Philly & Perquisite - Believer

While searching through iTunes for a certain song that I've been looking for I stumbled across Pete Philly and Perquisite and this song "Believer". Some of their music reminds me of Madlib, with the jazz and hip hop style of production. Anyways, clean out your ears and download the album below. Enjoy

"Pete Philly & Perquisite are a hip hop duo, originating from the Netherlands. Pieter Monzon "Pete Philly" (born 1980 in Aruba) is an MC and Pieter Perquin "Perquisite" (born 1982 in Amsterdam) plays cello, produces and writes all the music. Their music is best described as hip hop, combined with jazz, broken beats and soul. They usually perform with help from DJ PCM (Misha van der Winkel), Remco Keijzer on saxophone and flute and Kasper Kalf on double-bass. On some occasions Pete's girlfriend Senna Gourdou comes out on stage and sings "Mellow" with them."

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Joe Budden - Halfway House Download

2008-10-27T19:27:00.004-04:00

Budden back on his Salutation ish. As I'm uploading this mixtape and posting this blog, I'm listening to the mixtape, therefore I can't really tell you much, except tracks 1-3 are bangers so far. Enjoy!

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1. (00:01:18) Joe Budden - Intro
2. (00:03:47) Joe Budden - On My Grind
3. (00:02:32) Joe Budden - Overkill (Feat. Heartbreak)
4. (00:03:10) Joe Budden - Check Me Out
5. (00:03:17) Joe Budden - Sidetracked
6. (00:06:31) Joe Budden - Slaughterhouse (Feat. Joell Ortiz, Nino Bless, Crooked I & Royce Da 5'9")
7. (00:04:04) Joe Budden - Under The Sun
8. (00:03:39) Joe Budden - The Soul
9. (00:03:26) Joe Budden - Anything Goes
10. (00:03:15) Joe Budden - Go To Hell
11. (00:03:50) Joe Budden - Just To Be Different
12. (00:03:10) Joe Budden - Touch & Go

Guitar Hero: World Tour Commercial with Alex Rodriguez, Michael Phelps, Tony Hawk and Kobe Bryant

2008-10-27T00:09:00.003-04:00

I started cracking up when I saw this commercial. But I like how the stars, Alex Rodriguez, Michael Phelps, Tony Hawk and Kobe Bryant in the video look like regular everyday people. Great marketing strategy, I may buy this game.

Entourage Season 5 Episode 8 - First Class Jerk -

2008-10-26T22:28:00.003-04:00

Once again we strive to provide the latest episode of Entourage and we do. The download version is HD and the streaming version is great. Enjoy and leave comments!

Turtle scores a first class seat next to the star of a now finished HBO series, and makes a mile-high claim to the guys; Josh Weinstein courts Vince whilst Ari is distracted.

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"Mos Def In The Flesh, Where We At, Right Here ...!"

2008-10-25T13:02:00.004-04:00

Finally, Mos is giving us something new. Scheduled to be released in February of 09, "The Ecstatic" will be on my list of albums to pick up. Below you can find the single, "Life in Marvelous Times", as well as a track listing for the new album.

Mos Def will also be on the road starting Oct. 31 in Prague with the European installment of the Rock the Bells tour, alongside Nas, De La Soul, EPMD and the Pharcyde, among others.

Cadillac Records

Checkout Mos in the new film "Cadillac Records," due December 5th as playing as Chuck Berry.

Life in Marvelous Times - Mos Def

Track Listing for The Ecstatic
* "Auditorium" featuring Slick Rick (Produced by Madlib)
* "Super Magic" (Produced by Oh No)
* "Twilight Speedball" (Produced by Chad Hugo & Mos Def)
* "Priority" (Produced by Preservation)
* "Pretty Dancer" (Produced by Mr. Porter, co-produced by Hemmy)
* "History" featuring Talib Kweli (Produced by J Dilla)
* "Cherry Tree" featuring Q-Tip (Produced by Minnesota)
* "The Glow" (Produced by R-Thentic)
* "Life in Marvelous Times" (Produced by Mr. Flash)
* "I Forgot to Be Your Lover"
* "The Ecstatic"
* "Pistola"

BET Cypher Part 1,2 & 3 ...

2008-10-24T11:50:00.005-04:00

The rest of the cyphers this year were decent and I am extremely surprised with Ace Hood and Julez Santana. I expected Fab to kill it and Jadakiss to spit his usual. Let's hope Jada's album is on point. Enjoy!

Entourage Season 5 Episode 7 - Streaming & Download

2008-10-20T00:27:00.005-04:00

I know it's been a minute since an update, but that should be a good sign that I've been crazy busy! Throwing the newest episode of Entourage up and look out for some more updates real shortly.

In typical Ari fashion, the agent uses any occasion, like the funeral of studio head Alan Grey, to promote his clients. Meanwhile, Vince meets a supermodel on a photo shoot.

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Entourage Season 5 Episode 6 "Redomption" -Full Episode-

2008-10-13T10:57:00.004-04:00

Vince's old friend, Dom, calls him for help. Turtle is reduced to being Drama's assistant. Ari squares off against Alan Gray over Vince's career.

Enjoy!

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So You Thought Your Workout Was Hard ....!??!?

2008-10-11T22:50:00.001-04:00

Entourage Season 5 Episode 5 Tree Tripping (Full Episode)

2008-10-06T00:30:00.013-04:00

"Tree Trippers"
Making the right call on a crucial career move calls for Vince and the guys to search for clarity and guidance in the arid expanse of Joshua Tree National Park. Meanwhile, Lloyd assists Ari in his time of need.

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Mikey McFly Meet Futon Lingo

2008-10-03T22:05:00.006-04:00

Salutations my name is:

Mikey McFly

I was born and raised in:

Philadelphia, Pa

My hustle, business venture, occupation is:

I run www.MikeyMcFly.com one of the premier up and coming blogs on the net. Not only do I have what the rest have (notice the SARCASM here people) but I offer a bit of personality to maintain a bit of individuality. I've interviewed artists, musicians, producers, DJs, and store owners but that is only the beginning.

I'm doing this because:

Music is taking a serious loss these days due to a lack of originality. I like to promote artist that are comfortable in "the skin their in". Doing all this allows me to play a small part in the music business which I can use to branch out into other fields of entertainment.

My near future goals are:

Launch my music career, launch my media company and go down in history as one of the freshest....ever

My ideal job:

I would like to run my own media company AND record label. One preceding the other of course (I'm not Jigga yet but I'm on my way)

You are reading about me because:

I work hard to get what I deserve and I would go toe to toe with Kimbo Slice if it meant turning my dreams into reality.

I get my inspiration from:

Life, without it we can't exist. Also, I get a bit of inspiration from Video Games and Movies as well.

I enjoy collecting:

Bookbags and School Supplies (Backpack emcee with a need for pads and pens)

I hate it when people:

I hate it when people front on each other without probable cause.

My favorite sneaker:

Ice Creams and Nike Air Assaults (This month anyway...)

Final Statements:

The past and future are irrelevant, its all about living for today

www.MikeyMcFly.com
HyRez Media coming soon

NIke Air Yeezys!

2008-10-03T20:52:00.003-04:00

The idea of a "celebrity" having a sneaker to me was a bit scary due to the large commercialization of that shoe and the hype that follows. You have the S. Carters and the G-Units, and even the 310 Motors by Nas. But then their are the Kanye's also know as the Air Yeezys. In my opinion these sneakers are actually decent and I would purchase them Here are the newest color ways that surfaced the web. Stay tuned for more color updates, release dates, and any other info.

Lamborghini Estoque Joins The 4 Door Coupe Battle

2008-10-02T09:00:00.014-04:00

Okay, So 1st Mercedes blessed us with the CLS 500, then Aston Martin released pics of the upcoming Rapide. BMW has the CS, and Porsche has even announced future production of the Panamera. Since these 4-door Coupes have been getting excellent reviews from consumers and enthusiasts alike; its only right for Lamborghini to join in on the new coupe-like sedan market. Enter the "Estoque." After several "teaser photos" were released, the long awaited unveiling of the vehicle was at Paris' 2008 Auto Show.

The pictures, provided by AutoSpies.com, aren't super-clear, but it gives a great view of the car and interior components. Performance stats have yet to be been confirmed, but some say the 560 hp V-10 engine that is currently in the Lamborghini LP-560 will power this beast. Looking at the interior, I don't believe they are making this vehicle for the track, but for the luxury feel which Lamborghini isn't known for doing.

All of my car enthusiast can clearly tell that tail lights and grille of the Reventon were incorporated into the design, along with other signature lines that are used in the current models. The dashboard has a large screen which I believe acts with the cameras on the side view mirrors.

Prices and release dates have yet to be discussed.

Nike Air Terra Humara

2008-09-30T18:17:00.003-04:00

They're back!! Here we have the classic Terra Humara's in fresh new colorways. There are a few other colors in selected stores. Better go check them out if you are looking for comfortable and fresh sneaker, for the fall season. As you can see I already grabbed 2 pair.

BabyCakes NYC Meet Futon Lingo

2008-09-30T14:18:00.007-04:00

1.8 Million Dollar Cup Cakes Anyone?!?

“Founded in late 2005 with $85,000 in seed capital, BabyCakes NYC broke
even after only seven months. Last year, sales hit $690,000. This year,
he company will gross $1.2 million, according to McKenna, with gross
profit of $497,000 and net income of $100,000. That's pretty good, given
that, as with most food businesses, BabyCakes' markup on specific items is
low. Each cupcake, for example, costs $2 to produce and retails for $3.
Next year, with a second store open in Los Angeles, McKenna projects sales
of $1.8 million.” Inc Magazine Written By Aviva Yael
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Salutations my name is Erin McKenna,

I was born in…
Chula Vista, CA

Your reading about me because…
I turned my vision of what was
possible in the baking industry into reality.

My hustle/business venture is…
Making cupcakes for people with food
restrictions.

I was inspired to do this because…
I had a clear vision of what the
market needed, and I wanted people to that they could do anything they
set their mind to.

Future plans/goals…
Expanding BabyCakes across the country.

Current song playing in my iPod, CD Player…
Golden Time of Day, by
Frankie Beverly!

Advice for freshly baked entrepreneurs…
Keep your head up. Don't
let anyone get you down or discourage you. Persistence pays off.

BabyCakes NYC™
248 Broome Street
(Btwn Orchard & Ludlow)
New York City, NY 10002
(view a map)

Telephone 212.677.5047
Orders taken Monday-Friday between 10:00 and 5:00. We need 48 hours notice for all orders.

Monday: 10am–8pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 10am–10pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am–11pm
Sunday: 10am–8pm

DJ Mike Nice & Common - For All Seasons Mixtape

2008-09-29T14:06:00.005-04:00

Common & Pharrell - UMC Video Teaser

Track Listing
01. No Competition
02. Funk Shit (Unreleased Produced by Marley Marl)
03. Verbal Murder II Ft. Big Pun, N.O.R.E, & Pete Rock
04. A Letter To The Law (Poetry)
05. 6th Sense (Live) / 6th Sense (Original)
06. The Game
07. Testify (Live) / Testify (Unreleased Remix)
08. Go (Live)
09. The Say Ft. John Legend & Consequence (Original Version)
10. Again (Remix) Ft. Ghostface & Faith Evans
11. Dance For Me Ft. Mary J Blige
12. God Is Freedom (Poetry)
13. Unamerican Caravan (Demo Tape '91/'92)
14. Divide & Conquer (Demo Tape '91/'92)
15. Wo Stole The Clippers (Demo Tape '91/'92)
16. The Train (Demo Tape '91/'92)
17. The Food Ft. Kanye West (Unreleased Studio Version)
18. Wack Niggas Ft. Consequence, Kanye West & Talib Kweli
19. Kanye West Vs. Common (Live Freestyle Battle 99.5 FM from '96)
20. Stretch & Bobbito 88.9 Freestyle Ft. Black Thought, Pharoh Monch & Absolute
21. Stretch & Bobbito 88.9 Freestyle (Oct '94)
22. Holiday In The Hood (Gap Ad)

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Entourage Season 5 Episode 4 Fire Sale

2008-09-28T23:08:00.007-04:00

I know a lot of people can't afford HBO's crazy prices or they rather buy sneakers instead of paying the cable bill.

Ari and Vince pitch their smoke-jumper script to studios, while Eric has a tense negotiations with the screenwriters and with Amanda. Drama's appearance on The View is a memorable one.

Enjoy.

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Lookout iPhone ... The "G1" is Coming!

2008-09-28T18:22:00.008-04:00

The T-Mobile G1 will be available at selected T-Mobile stores and dealers starting on October 27th for $179. Two new data/messaging plans will also be available at $35 with unlimited data & messaging and $25 with unlimited web & some messaging.

So I'm at work and I happen to spot this ever so amazing cell phone by Google/T-Mobile called the "G1". I am not able to share my sources but let's say this is a good one. After talking about the phone's specifications and all that jazz, I was about to see in person what the phone had to offer. We didn't make any phone calls, but I got a chance to check out the internet browser, street view feature, and the touch screen options.

The internet browser was great and the load time in a low signal are was rather fast. The icons on the phone's main page were straight forward and easy to access. Also the street view feature was pretty cool. Stay tuned as I will keep you posted with more information about the G1.

Mixtape Update

2008-09-28T18:03:00.004-04:00

Nike Air Penny II's Releasing

2008-09-26T23:23:00.005-04:00

Just a reminder, the Nike Air Penny II's are dropping tomorrow or you can order them tonight at, Click To Visit Purchase Page .

Nike Penny II's, scheduled to drop sometime next fall.

DJ Drama & Young Chris - Never Die

2008-09-26T16:00:00.002-04:00

See I made a big mistake! Download this joint and let it sit on my hard drive. Two days slide by me and I decided to throw it into my iTunes. I'll let you be the judge of this one .... Enjoy!

Click Here To Download Directly

Mixtape Tracks
1. Drama intro
2. Return of sp
3. Money talks
4. Ready for war
5. I get down
6. May they rest
7. Ride out
8. You dont even k
9. Paradise
10. Kill me
11. Never die
12. You know i
13. Freestyle
14. Murda freestyle
15. Cypher
16. Don't dance
17. Back to basics
18. Og swag
19. Are we clear
20. Legal
21. Murda
22. Outro

Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse

2008-09-25T11:15:00.010-04:00

Maserati recently made the announcement on their website, “We are going to surprise you,” well, they seem to have done it with the new GranTurismo MC Corse Concept.
The new hardcore GranTurismo variant is based off the current 4.7 liter V8 GranTurismo S with 430hp. The MC Corse is breed for the track, dominating corners with authority. With the help of engine upgrades, a new air intake system and a race ready extraction system, the power output gets a boost to 450 hp. An additional aerodynamically perfected front splitter, side skirts and spoiler combination ensure optimal downforce levels. Handling levels have also been improved with the help of a stiffer suspension setup and race rubber (18x12-inch front and 18x13-inch rear). Braking distance is reduced with the use of larger brake rotors and monobloc racing callipers.
One thing definitely needs a mention, and that’s the FIA approved rollcage… like we said, this is built to dominate the track.
With all this said, we don’t see this to be the only surprise that Maserati will deliver.

$5,000 Bike Race ("Bomb Down Broadway")

2008-09-25T01:44:00.003-04:00

Earlier this summer Zook York and Skavenger put together a little bike race called "Bomb Down Broadway". With a 100+ BMX riders participating the race went from Union Square to Edwin De La Rosa' Post Store in Brooklyn all done without wiping out or getting stopped by the boys in blue. Check the video for this insane race.

$1,500 - Ben Duke
$1,000 - Darryl Nau
$750.00 - Marco Della

Start a Business?!? Why Would I Want To Do That ...?

2008-09-23T20:35:00.011-04:00

"No two companies are built exactly alike. As a result, the amount of start-up capital entrepreneurs need -- and where they get it -- can vary greatly. That's especially true for young entrepreneurs, who rarely play by the usual rules.

Bobby Kim and Ben Shenassafar of The Hundreds, for example, took out a mere $400 from their bank accounts to launch their popular apparel line. Noah Lehmann-Haupt, on the other hand, had enough initial capital to buy a Ferrari, and used subsequent rental fees to purchase more cars for his then-fledgling exotic car rental service, Gotham Dream Cars.

For young entrepreneurs, who often lack substantial savings and credit because of their age, finding those precious few dollars to get a company off the ground can be tough. Reaching out to family members and taking out small-business loans are among the most common methods. But in many cases, aspiring CEOs dip into their own savings. Maxing out credit cards, while not the most responsible method, isn't that uncommon either." -Inc.com Website Article: Click To Read The Article

This is my favorite company listed. I pick this one based on the idea, movement they have, and the product. But don't get me wrong I do enjoy some of the other companies whom have great ideas and are making truck loads of money, but The Hundreds brand and owners hit home grossing over 2 million with something they love. Be sure to checkout all the profiles especially Leanna Archer,Click To Read The Article
, the 12 year old from New York, who successfully runs her all-natural hair products business since the age of nine.

The Hundreds

Age: 28 (Kim) and 28 (Shenassafar)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
2007 Revenue: $2 million
Employees: 30
Year founded: 2003
Website: www.thehundreds.com

"What started as a blog and a simple T-shirt line produced by two law school classmates has become The Hundreds -- a worldwide skateboarder lifestyle and apparel brand with an online magazine that attracts more than 1 million unique visitors a month. Kim and Shenassafar are the company's sole owners, and they credit much of their success to their independence. "We're not a corporate clothing company trying to sell down to you," Kim says. "We're ringing you up and sweeping the floors, and then going back to running a 30-person company. Our customers relate to it because we're on their level." Revenue is expected to hit $4 million in 2008."

Cadillac Sixteen (Review)

2008-09-22T22:03:00.004-04:00

Within our crew here at Futon Lingo, only two of us are really car buffs, Dash-us Clay and myself. But I'm sure after watching this video all of us will be playing Mega Millions to purchase this car. Even though it's a prototype, rumor has it Cadillac is thinking of putting it into production. I'm sorry did I forget to mention the stock 24's and stock 1000 horses!

Engine Type 13.6-liter 90? V16
Displacement cu in (cc) 829.9 cu in. | 13602.1 cc.
Power bhp (kW) at RPM 1000.00 BHP (736 KW)
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM 1000.00 Ft-Lbs (1356 NM)
Tires P265/40 R 24
Dimensions 223.301 in | 5671.8 mm
Weight 5000 lbs | 2268 kg
Base Price n.a.

Entourage Season 5 Episode 2 & 3

2008-09-21T22:44:00.008-04:00

Just like everyone else I also forgot that the new episode of Entourage was coming on tonight. But luckily using my great searching skills, I found it for you all. Enjoy

Entourage Season 5 Episode 2

Entourage Season 5 Episode 3

Nike Air Penny II, III, & Fusions

2008-09-21T17:55:00.006-04:00

I know your mouth's dropped just like mine did when I saw they were bringing these back out. The word is they're dropping sometime next year in different months. I'm sure Nike will come out with a variety of color ways that will make the enthusiast of the originals vomit. Anyways, look out for these next year, and I will keep you posted on the official release date.

The Roots Feat. Wale & Christette Michelle - Rising Up

2008-09-21T01:56:00.002-04:00

The Roots feat. Chrisette Michele & Wale - "Rising Up" from Three/21 Films on Vimeo.

Stumbled across this video from The Roots Rising Down, and decided to share it with my viewers. Listen closely to Wale's verse, which is mean. I like the video and of course the song is sick. Enjoy.

NBA Live 2009, NBA 2k9, NBA 09

2008-09-20T23:26:00.003-04:00

NBA Live 2009

NBA 09

NBA 2K9

Now I can't really say much about these games since I've only played NBA Live 09 demo, but from the videos my personal opinion is NBA Live 2009 will be pretty decent. Don't get me wrong, but the NBA 09 looks promising with the "The Life" feature, and 2K9 doesn't look bad with those crossovers, but I think NBA Live 2009 will come out on top.

Q-Tip & DJ Dub - Ill Vibe + Many More Goods

2008-09-20T11:56:00.003-04:00

Live/Dub of Q-Tip performing Gettin' Up with Mos Def

Q-Tip - Gettin' Up from Q-Tip on Vimeo.

Official Video: Getting Up; By Q-Tip

Download The Mixtape Here

I'm sure a lot of people were waiting for this. Even though it's more of a "best of" mixtape, guess it will still hold us over until the album drops. Enjoy!

1. Intro - DJ Dub
2. Verses From the Abstract - A Tribe Called Quest
3. Midnight - A Tribe Called Quest
4. Midnight 08 Smirnoff Signature mix - Q-Tip
5. Wild Hot - Q-Tip / Busta Rhymes
6. Oh My God - A Tribe Called Quest
7. Got Til Its Gone - Janet Jackson / Q-Tip / Joni Mitchell
8. Footprints - A Tribe Called Quest
9. The Promo - Jungle Bros / Q-Tip
10. Buddy Remix - A Tribe Called Quest / Jungle Bros / De La Soul
11. Check The Rhime - A Tribe Called Quest
12. Groove Is In The Heart - Dee-Lite / Q-Tip
13. Sh. Fe. Mcs - A Tribe Called Quest / De La Soul
14. Excursions - A Tribe Called Quest
15. Drink Away The Pain - Mobb Deep (Prod by Q-Tip)
16. Get Down Q-Tip Remix - Q-Tip / Craig Mack
17. Dont Curse - Heavy D / Kool G Rap / Grand Puba / CL Smooth / Big Daddy Kane
/ Pete Rock / Q-Tip
18. Make It Better - Kanye West / Talib Kweli / Q-Tip
19. A Rolling Skating Jam Named Saturdays - Q-Tip / De La Soul
20. Heels - Q-Tip
21. Abstractionisms - Q-Tip
22. I Believe - Q-Tip / DÆAngelo
23. Vivrant Thing - Q-Tip
24. Can I Kick It (Spirit Mix) - A Tribe Called Quest
25. Lyrics To Go (Tumblin Dice Remix) - A Tribe Called Quest
26. Get It Together Remix - Beastie Boys / Q-Tip
27. Sucka Nigga - A Tribe Called Quest
28. Get A Hold - A Tribe Called Quest
29. Lets Ride - Q-Tip
30. One Love - Nas (Prod by Q-Tip)
31. Give Up The Goods - Mobb Deep (Prod By Q-Tip)
32. The World Is Yours Remix - Nas (Prod by Q-Tip)
33. In The Sun - Large Professor / Q-Tip
34. Bonita Applebum (Hootie Mix) - A Tribe Called Quest
35. Glamour & Glitz - A Tribe Called Quest
36. Feva - Q-Tip
37. Practice Session - The Ummah
38. Thats Sexy - Q-Tip / Andre 3000
39. What The Fuss (Hard Remix) - Stevie Wonder / Q-Tip
40. Ill Vibe - Busta Rhymes / Q-Tip
41. Gettin Up - Q-Tip

Blackberry 9500 (Thunder)

2008-09-17T22:02:00.002-04:00

Well well well, what do we have here. I stumbled across this little gadget, Blackberry 9500 aka, the Thunder, which is said to be releasing late 2009. The design above is a mock-up but the company is thinking of sticking with this design. But to all you T-Mobile, Sprint, and At&T slaves, the phone may be exclusive to Verizon.

Little more info below ...

"The device may have the most technically advanced cellular wireless support ever, according to the claim. If accurate, the Thunder would include both CDMA and GSM support for world roaming, and would also handle 3.5G or pre-4G data: it may support up to Ultra Mobile Broadband (also known as EVDO Revision C) on CDMA networks, downloading up to 280Mbps in peak conditions, while adding full High Speed Packet Access support on GSM services. This support would allow the new BlackBerry to operate in nearly any country with 3G or better Internet access".

"An announcement of the phone may occur as early as summer of this year, according to the rumor, putting the handset in competition with the 3G iPhone. The apparent leak is nonetheless labeled as early information that may be subject to change".

Ryan Leslie Feat. Fabolous & Cassie - Addiction Video # 2

2008-09-17T18:28:00.005-04:00

Making of Addiction

"Inspiration"

When I first heard & watched the making of this beat and the feeling he had when making it, I was blown away. I mean, aren't we all turned on by inspiration?!? You have to love witnessing individuals in the peak of their very own inspiration/zone. At about 4:25 in the "Making of Addiction", checkout the tune he plays. Enjoy!

Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See - Review

2008-09-15T20:38:00.003-04:00

Remember in "Back to the Future" when Lorraine Baines McFly and George McFly were dancing in the gym and the song that Marty McFly was playing the guitar to? "Earth Angel, Earth Angel, will you be mine.." Well mix that song, with a little Gnarls Barkley (St. Elsewhere), Jay-Z (American Gangster), and a little Raphael Saadiq touch, and you will have "The Way I See it". It reminds me of my parents having their friends over when I was younger and you saw nothing but afro's, brown furniture, and Cadillac Eldorados lining the driveway. This album is pretty good and I'm sure it will put most people in a nostalgic state when listening to it. Be sure to pick it up on September 19th.

Favorite Tracks:
100 Yard Dash
Keep Marchin'
Just One Kiss Feat. Joss Stone
Love That Girl
Calling
Oh Girl, Original and Remix Feat. Jay-Z

Enjoy!

Entourage Season 5 Episode 1

2008-09-15T18:05:00.002-04:00

I finally caught up with my favorite show Entourage. I missed the first and second episode so I figured I would share it with you all. Stayed tuned, I'm looking for a fresh version of episode 2. Enjoy.

Mixtape Monday

2008-09-15T16:55:00.003-04:00

If you need help finding these mixtapes shoot me an email and if I have time, I'll shoot them to you. FutonLingo@gmail.com

Lamborghini Lovers

2008-09-13T17:25:00.000-04:00

Lamborghinis at Cars and Coffee from SoCalSpeedZone on Vimeo.

I found this video a few months ago, and I've decided to share it with the rest of the world. Instead of driving to Prestige Imports every night to see the latest exotic they have, I'll just watch this.

Bicycle For A Day

2008-09-13T17:13:00.005-04:00

The Perfect Circle from Matthew on Vimeo.

Vimeo is like a "diamond in the rough". You'll find the coolest videos on their site. Unlike Youtube, it's not filled with a bunch of teenagers making videos of them fighting or dancing to the latest song. Instead, you'll stumble across a project someone actually put some thought into and they just want to share it with the world.

Bicycle For A Day
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2008
TIME: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WHERE: Pier 17 Stage Fulton & South Street
South Street Seaport, Manhattan

Find more info about this event here is their site...
www.bicycleforaday.org

Air Force Jordan 20

2008-09-13T13:13:00.003-04:00

I'm not usually a fan of the Jordan Air Force thing, but these are some attractive sneakers. Reason being I think they incorporate more of the 20's then they do the Air Force One. Look out for these on December 20th. Also, they have a two low colors that will be dropping first on October 11th.

Red Bull Don't Got Sh!t on This!!

2008-09-12T15:25:00.006-04:00

I saw this in the store and I bought it because the can was hot. I get to work today and I downed one with a sausage egg and cheese sandwich.The next thing you know, I'm dancing to every song that my iTunes played. Had me talking to people at work that I've never spoken to like we're best friends.

This is the new Crack in a Can!
*wonders how it will taste with alcohol*his is the new Crack in a Can!

America's Best Young Entrepreneurs

2008-09-12T11:35:00.004-04:00

For the people that know me understand my drive and dedication to business and entrepreneurial goals. I stumbled across this article on Yahoo and was link to Businessweek's website, and I found it rather interesting. If this isn't useful inspiration then I don't know what is! Be sure to check out the Corey Capasso, 21, who manufactures flavored plastic that is used with anything from baby pacifiers to water bottles. Check it out and leave comments on what you think

Click to read, Buisnessweek's Entrepreneurs Under 25

Drake Feat. Lil Wayne - Ransom

2008-09-11T21:02:00.003-04:00

Ransom - Drake Feat. Lil Wayne

Even though it's been out for a while, I had to share this song with everyone because Drake's verse is meaner than motor vehicle employees! When Weezie starts reciting the alphabet it gets to the point where you wish it was just Drake on the track. Enjoy!

"Extra Extra Read All About It!!"

2008-09-11T20:40:00.003-04:00

I finally got down to my magazine spot to pick up my back of items on hold. The Dwell is on point for all the eco-friendly and modern design junkies out there. I make sure I get this each month. The Vibe was purchased because it has a mean article about Hov, and Vapors did a good special about sneakers. The Complex is cool but to me it seems like it becoming too commercial. I still love it. Also checkout Antenna and Sneaker Freaker.

P.S. You have to excuse my iPhone camera, the lighting was stupid low and I didn't feel like setting up a photo shoot for some magazines.

Kanye West Love Lockdown

2008-09-10T21:43:00.003-04:00

Live Performance

LOVE LOCKDOWN from videos22 on Vimeo.

Good Quality Version
Love Lockdown - Kanye West

This song actually grew on me. But rumor has it he's doing the whole album with that "computer love" voice over thing. We are praying on everything that's holy that he doesn't do that. But if the album turns out good then I guess we will be eating our words. Enjoy ...

Jadakiss Feat. Jay-Z - Who Run This

2008-09-10T20:26:00.004-04:00

Wasn't expecting this! Jada gets busy as always, Hov just prepares you for something special but your just left with cosigns. Hopefully when Kiss My Ass drops, Jadakiss will stick to the mixtape flow and not the "song for the chicks" music.

The Re-Up Gang Minus Sandman ...?

2008-09-10T18:04:00.003-04:00

Sandman "Anchor" from IMC Productions on Vimeo.

Sandman "Anchor"
New solo video from Sandman for the song title "Anchor".

Apparently the Re-Up Gang is no more. Well Sandman says he's out based on the newly released album, Clipse Present "The Re-Up Gang".

Even though he's not apart of the group now, from what he's saying, he may re-join for future projects. There isn't any comments from Clipse or Ab Liva but we will keep you posted.

To be honest, I would have left the group also if we put an album out like that. The "We Got It 4 Cheap" series was great and I'm sure all Re-Up Gang fans were waiting for a Re-Up album, but all we got was a "cut and paste" album that should have been titled, "Best of We Got It 4 Cheap".

"When it comes to my music, dog, this is what I love," said Sandman Tuesday afternoon. "I'm not tryin' to be a god-damned architect or nothin', or else I'd put my time into that. When you have a movement like the Re-Up Gang, something that came out of nowhere that was turned into a cult following, I just don't see how people dropped the ball on the last project. So it didn't make sense for me to stick around if shit ain't in my best interest."

"I could be bitter. You know how this shit normally looks. But I'm a G, Cannons Inc. is real, and I'm not runnin' around not talkin' no shit. I'm forever the Inc or The Re-Up Gang. The Re-Up Gang ain't goin' nowhere, and after I blow, niggas are gonna wanna do reunion albums and all that, but right now, [no]. I feel like they think that the Re-Up is all from them, the success of it."

Check www.yeahhcannons.com to listen to the Sandman radio interview.

Classic Nike Air Terra Humara

2008-09-10T11:30:00.003-04:00

These classic Kicks are due for a comeback. I don't have a release date for them yet, but be sure that these will be coming in other colorways. Better grab you a pair because I sho will.

Ohh Girl !!!!

2008-09-09T22:58:00.005-04:00

Raphael Saadiq Feat. Jay-Z - Oh Girl (Remix)
Mr. Saadiq's album, The Way I See It, scheduled to be released September 16th is on my list of things to get. Anyway, this track sounds good and kind of reminds me of relationship weather (Baltimore rain, wind, and quick sprints to the car to quickly turn on the heat). Check it out and leave comments on what you think.

Allow us to introduce ourselves

2008-09-09T20:36:00.005-04:00

KrisMicGee

Myspace.com/shot_balla
aim: KrisMicGee
Favorite Movie: Hitch
Favorite Sneaker: Air Jordan Spiz'ike White, Blue, and Red
Favorite Color: Lime Green & Purple
Favorite Rapper: Hov!
Favorite Thing To Do: Text!

Mr. Hardison

Myspace.com/robotic_anime
aim: Hardison FnF
Favorite Movie: I Am Legend
Favorite Place: Downtown Baltimore
Favorite Game: Counter Strike Source
Favorite Artist: Lupe Fiasco & Kanye West
Favorite Team: Steelers

New Mixtapes

2008-09-09T18:41:00.000-04:00

NBA Live 2009 Update

2008-09-09T18:12:00.003-04:00

So the downloaded demo is available for NBA Live 2009 for Xbox. I'm not sure about PS3 I haven't checked, but the demo is available and it's pretty good. As we all know the previous NBA Live's have been trash, which forced us basketball game fans to turn to the 2K series. From the demo's game play, this year’s game is 20 times better. The game play is smooth, the crossovers are a bit difficult but efficient in specific situations, and the graphics are on point. All we can do now is wait for the release date.

Air Foamposite One Black & Purple (Eggplant)

2008-09-08T22:36:00.003-04:00

Even though we are still waiting on the eggplant Flightposites, which are scheduled to be released late October, these should be added to everyone's wishlist. Expected release date is February 2009.

BFF Block Party LA 2008

2008-09-08T22:27:00.003-04:00

BFF Block Party LA 2008 from rossangeles on Vimeo.

Cool documentary of the Bike Festival held in Los Angeles. The chick at the end gets busy on her bike. Music by James Pants and Deon Davis. Courtesy of Stones Throw Records.

iPhoneography

2008-09-08T22:13:00.002-04:00

Allow us to introduce ourselves ...

2008-09-08T22:00:00.002-04:00

The General

Myspace.com/check_my_kicks
aim: sneakerking19 (Hit Me Up)
Favorite Sneaker: Jordan 11's White & Black
Favorite CD: Reasonable Doubt
Favorite Cereal: Capt'n Crunch
Gadgets I Can't Live Without: Blackberry, iPhone, & MacBook
Favorite Movie: Snatch

Extraordinary Jay

Myspace.com/hovito_jay
aim: hovitojay
Favorite Movie: House Party (The First one, the rest of them were trash.)
Favorite Show: Sportscenter
Favorite Sneaker: Jordan Patent Leather 11's (White & Black)
Favorite Porn Star: Lacey Duvalle, for now ...
Favorite Album:Blueprint, Hov!