Day 274: Kuratas - A giant robot you can buy (Video)

Japanese people and their infatuation for futuristic robots, but can you blame them? This stuff is kind of cool to me, haha.

At a cost of $1.35MM dollars, you can own your own with customize color schemes and accessories (Carbon shields, variety of guns, rocket lauchers!).

I wonder who's gonna be the first to purchase this robot beast... Whoever does, please play responsibly.

More info here: Mashable.com

Day 273: What people think about Hip-Hop stereotypes (Video)

Video by  i am OTHER

Some good (some irrelevant) points discussed by the different types of people interviewed to say the least, but everybody is entitled to their opinion and experiences with Hip-Hop.

Day 272: Frank Ocean performing 'Pyramids' Live (Video)

Frank Ocean - Pyramids (Live)

Here's a video I took from the Frank Ocean show at the Wiltern in LA this past Tuesday.

I just have one word for his performance: mind-changing. He really puts it all out there on the stage, so if you have an opportunity to check him out live then I'd advise to go see him before he gets too popular.

Check out this recap my partner in crime (Twinksy) wrote up along with the pictures I took:

uncvr - Frank Ocean Recap

Check out another video of Frank Ocean performing 'Strawberry Swing' after the jump...

Day 271: Frank Ocean's album 'Channel Orange' in stores today (Album Stream)

Frank Ocean released his debut album, Channel Orange, last week via itunes, but if you don't want a digital copy then go pick up an actual CD copy which is out in stores today.

The album is very tasteful with a lot of soothing melodies and live instrument sounds. Each track has it's own mood-setting vibe as Frank Ocean puts forth amazing vocals over deep lyrics backed with so much emotion. I'm really impressed with the album though; a true piece of musical art none-the-less..

Check out the album stream after the jump...

Day 270: Gymkhana Five - Drifting in the streets of San Francisco

#BayAreaRiding #FriscoDrifting #iHeartTheBay #GymkhanaFive

Driver: Ken Block (Co-Founder of DC Shoes)
Car: 2012 Ford Fiesta HFHV (650 HPs; 0-60 in 1.8 seconds)

More info via: Hypebeast.com

Day 269: New Generation of Hip-Hop in one track - Mac Miller x Casey Veggies x Joey Bada$$

- Off the Macadelic mixtape which can be downloaded here

A new generation of rappers are breaking into the hip-hop scene, and I'm quiete impressed with the sounds they are bringing to the table (especially these 3). Everybody should be familiar with Mac Miller by now, but the two others on the track should be recognized as well:

Originally a part of Odd Future, Casey Veggies is making his mark with his Customize Greatly mixtapes that he started since the age of 14. His recent mixtape, Customized Greatly 3, is full of quality beats and I highly recommend everybody go download it.

Only just 17 years old, Joey Bada$$ is starting to gain more notice with his underground rap style and creative lyrical flows. His popularity is quickly spreading amongst hip-hop heads, and coming from Brooklyn always helps too (people love rappers from NY f'reals). Complex did a really good write-up about him right here.

Back to Mac, go get his Macadelic mixtape (it's free) if you haven't already. If you're too lazy to download it then hit the jump for an album stream.

Day 268: Gotta get it - J Dilla Vinyl Figurine

For all you J Dilla fans and fans of hip-hop beats, this collectible figurine is a must buy as soon as it goes on sale later this year. Keep on the lookout for that and support the J Dilla Foundation.

Designed by Phil Young Song.

More pics and info here: thesource.com

Day 267: Crooks & Castles x Hennessy capsule event recap (Pics)

Last Saturday, I attended the Crooks & Castles x Hennessy capsule collaboration event held at the Siren Studios in Hollywood, CA.

It was such a fun time as the event showcased a picture gallery of the late Chris "Lewds" Natalio, introduced a new Crooks x Hennessy T-shirt design, served free Hennessy all night, and played loud Hip-Hop music all for a good cause: the Chris Natalio Foundation. I took the liberty of creating a quick write-up and posted pictures I took, which is all on my homie's blog: uncvr. Check it out!

R.I.P. "Lewds". You will always be remembered through the successes of this brand.

Slideshow of all my pictures of the event after the jump..

Day 266: Fresh Beats for the Summer - 'Yellow Album' by Dom Kennedy

"Twenty b*tches in the lobby, there's plenty of b*tches in the lobby, and they all drinkin they smokin... this MY TYPE OF PARTY.." - Dom Kennedy

The much anticipated Yellow Album by Dom Kennedy finally came out earlier today, and I'm listening to it as I write this :)

Day 265: In my radar - Curren$y's 'The Stoned Immaculate' album

- Proof I got my copy right here.

I was able to check out Curren$y's listening session back in early May at the Diamond Supply shop on Fairfax, which helped me gain a new perspective on his 'JetLife' style of music. After that point, I set my radar to purchase this album legally, doing my duty to support good music & new artists that will take hip-hop/rap in the right direction.

Since copping it this past weekend, I've been listening to each song everyday getting a better sense of the beats/melodies/instruments used as well as familiarizing myself with Curren$y's subtle-sounding rap style. I think this album is going to do wonders for his career and help make his mark in the rap game. Before this, I can only think of two recent songs I recognize him in:

Wiz Khalifa ft. Curren$y - Rooftops & Snoop & Wiz ft. Curren$y - OG <--- (dope track!)

Final thoughts: Curren$y's 8th studio album, The Stoned Immaculate, is filled with spacey beats, smooth sounds, and fresh raps. If you like that mellow & laid back type of music.. that 'Jameson-on-the-rocks sippin' type music.. that 'grab a blunt & smoke all-day' type of music then.. well, I highly recommend you go get this album.

#JetLife #TheStonedImmaculate

Streams of my top 5 tracks from the album + "Capitol" music video after the jump...