Good Tunes n' Stuff: 2013

Friday, October 18, 2013

Good Tunes n' Stuff: New Skips & Cuts

Good Tunes n' Stuff: New Skips & Cuts: Tunes. Good day folks. This is what i'm on. Period. It's been some very good music that's come out recently, and since...

New Skips & Cuts

Tunes.

Good day folks. This is what i'm on. Period. It's been some very good music that's come out recently, and since "sharing is caring", here ya go!

Doc ILLingsworth- Coffee King

http://illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/coffee-king

https://soundcloud.com/illingsworth/illingsworth-world-vewz

This dude never disappoints. Multi-talented-Producer x Emcee x Chop Master. Check out his other albums and free downloads too. A must have!
Beats x Chops x Electronics x Raps = Clever $h*t!! Download.

Joseph Allen-Emmanuel Curtis Season 1

http://music.chillbackdigital.com/

Awesome mixtape from Chillback Digital's label. The label has put some Detroit classics out. This one is a great listen.
Raw Rap x Swag x Bass = Good $h*t!

The Funtouchables- Pt. Deux

http://blackok.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/ohkang/the-funtouchables-hong-kong

Back from over a four-year hiatus, The Funtouchables link up for the sake of classic material.
Soul x Raw Rap x Kicks & Snares x Awareness = Classic $h*t. Download

Dj Manipulator- The Shocking Blue

https://soundcloud.com/dj-manipulator/the-shocking-blue

A magician on the turntables. Straight from Boston, delivering raw, uncut-soul instrumentals.
Beats x Beats x Beats = Beat $h*t!

Enjoy. Your ears will thank you.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

O's 7 Greatest Basketball Sneakers Ever Made.

" Before we get this started....lemme explain it..."Dilla- This list is compiled from straight flyness, style and design. The sneaker's i've chosen i've loved throughout the years!!! so, without further adue, " Let's Get Serious"-Jermaine Jackson....

7. Converse Weapon

Released in '86, This sneaker was iconic and made famous by one of the THE GREATEST basketball player's ever to shoot a 3-point shot, Larry Bird. The design of kicks was extremely simple, but effective and most of all " Fly". I never had the chance of owning a pair, but these were always on my list as one of the greatest basketball sneakers ever made.

6. Scottie Pippen Uptempo

"Keep my feet blessed, fresh wit the Scottie Pippen's"Pete Rock- All the way from '96 comes the ultimate shotgun wingman sneaker ever to be created. As a youngin' i didn't care how bulky this shoe was (Most basketball sneakers were in the 90's) it was still fresh in a major way! All of the baller's in my hometown( Detroit) back then either roc'ed these...or Air Force 1's THAT WAS IT! Also, the comfort was a cool perk. They made you feel like you could jump high....just not as high as Jordan's...but that's another story.

5. Reebok Shaq Attaq

Original release in '92, These kicks changed lives. I had these when they first dropped, but the one's i had...the color's were reversed on the shoe (OG) STILL, they were flawless in both design and freshness. Reebok was also ingenius in putting "The Pump" on the shoe. I remember copping these in the dead winter, and i wore them. Needless to say, they didn't last long ( Suede and Detroit winter's don't mix AT ALL!!). Also, back in the day the joke was " If you pumped up your shoes on an airplane you wouldn't survive"...or some jive. Either way, these definitely made my list. Thanks Shaq!

4. Nike Air Max CB 34 ( The Barkley's)

Another '96 release, (96 was a good year) the CB 34's got overlooked hard! but i'm here to show them some love. I see now young cat's wearing the Barkley-Posite's, but this sneaker will always be my most favorite Barkley shoe.

3. Nike Flightposite

Released in 1999, The flightposite's are one of THE MOST scientific basketball shoes created. The lightweight feel matched with a kick-ass design ( inspired by the knife, the car and an onion) this shoe had to make the list. And i'm lazy, so the fact there isn't any shoe strings is a plus 5 in my book!!!

2. Nike Jordan III

Let's face it, Jordan's are iconic ESPECIALLY the 3's. No matter what color pattern, and no matter where you roc them...these will always stand out in a crowd. Hatfield ( The Designer) did the damn thing with this one, proving his design, creativity and functionality could stand the test of time. For almost 2 decades ( released in '88) this shoe has outlasted and surpassed many basketball sneakers including other Jordan design's. This is why it's number 2 in my list! Now, for NUMBER 1!!

1. Nike Jordan V

My ALL TIME FAVORITES!!! " You are my Number 1!-Change" Released in 1990, I call these " The Ouu-Ahh's". Another Hatfield creation inspired by the WW2 Mustang Fighter Plane, these dropped the bomb on all basketball sneakers ever created. These in fact, make you feel like you can jump higher AND score 69 points in a game like the legend did himself against Cleveland. Now, i don't knock the Foamposites, the Lebrons, or the Penny's. These just take the cake for me. I went so far as to almost getting married wearing these kicks...but the wife WAS NOT having it ( A lil too hood for her taste). Nevertheless, these are my " end-all-be-all's". Love these!!!

So, there you have it, my personal list about my personal fav's of Basketball Sneakers. Shout out to the Nike Air Force One Hi being an "Honorable Mention". They need credit, and Rasheed Wallace knew they were pretty fly as well. That's the only Professional Athlete i've seen roc them joints in a REAL GAME ( Hood...) Anyway, hope you like my list...stay tuned...and stay FLY!!!

O-

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Kick Game Serious. OG.

I've been and avid shoe collector for the last decade. Some old, some new, but most recently i've been coppin' sneakers not because of " Because Nike made them" or the infamous " They're Jordan's so i must get em" syndrome. This year it's mostly been because of comfort, flexibility and versatility with my overall wardrobe.

In my early years, it's always been " NIKE, NIKE, NIKE" with hint of Adidas. Now, as i've gotten older and my style has insanely changed to a more conservate but still fly appeal, when i cop sneakers i ask myself? " Can i be comfortable in these kicks? AND....do these FAREAL match what i have in my closet?? " if the answer is yes to both of these questions, then i cop them. Even if they DO NOT match what you have, that's alright because sometimes you have to step out of your normal routine of buying the SAME DAMN SHOES over and over again.

Below is a list of sneakers that i personally own and deem both, comfortable and fly at the " Same Damn Time!!". I hope you find this list helpful.... i'll learn ya!

Nike Air Max 180

These kicks are AMAZING in terms of comfort and style. A well versed sneaker in terms of fashion and ultimate flyness. They consider this shoe an "OG" because of it's vintage release. A must have!!!

New Balance 999

Let me tell you....These are kick ass when it comes to comfort. The most comfortable shoe i've had in ages!!!!!!!! They come in various colors and color patterns, but i love the Blue. Most cat's SWEAR BY the 574 model's, but i'm here to shed a lil light on the 999's. Definitely life changing and most of all FRESH!

Adidas Dragon

I don't own these, but i've heard great reviews about this sneaker. Very conservative and flexible. Very dope if you're going out on a nice summer day and you wanna crack some heads..but on a subtle level. These are what i call " Adult Head Cracker's". These also come in various colors and are reasonably priced for the collector's on a budget ( It's real out here in deez street's!!!!)

Nike Waffle's

Now, im not on here to tell you about the obvious sneakers in the world such as the Air Max 95...and etc...im here to put you up on game about the one's that barely get mentioned. These are one of those pair's that some cat's know about, but don't really give enough attention. The Nike Waffle's are also a game changer in the sneaker world for both color pattern and comfort! i have several pair's and they get worn on several occasions. Whether it's a nice stroll to the Museum, local protest or a Hip Hop show. You won't know your standing because of the comfort level. These are in my top 10 best sneaker of all time i've ever had the pleasure of owning.

Reebok GL6000

These hurt feelings. Period. I've haven't been a big reebok fan since i was like 12 and the Shaq's came out. But these have turned my frown upside down with the Reebok brand. These are very nice and work friendly. Hell, your boss may even jock you and cop a pair on the low. ( " And yall wanna take my style and run wit it, that's cool..i was the 1st one wit' it!")

SO, there you have it! i don't proclaim to know everything about the shoe game, i just know what i know...and what i know is being fly and comfortable. More to come soon...and my lesson is over for the day. Put your pencils down and pass your tests to the front for the teacher to collect...haha!

O-

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

New Good Music.

New From Blackreign & Ohkang- Detroit Volumes. Dance and Grooves Instrumental Record. Available for Free Download.

Blackreign & Ohkang- Detroit Volumes

blackok.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/ohkang

New From Butter Made Records- Great Hip Hop/Raw Music. Also available for
Free Download.

Butter Made's Flying High Side B