Christian Louboutin for Marlon Gobel Preview

With a combined seven years of tutelage and forging relationships under two of the most influential designers in the industry – Thom Browne & Michael Bastion – New York based Marlon Gobel has finally ascended the mainstream. With his junior collection due out spring summer 2011 luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin made true on the rumors by designing an exclusive collection for Gobel’s fall/winter 2011 menswear presentation during New York fashion week this past Thursday. Complementing Gobel’s line were a range of Louboutin’s motifs from a hybrid gold coloured spiked slippers and the calmer nude suede slippers with bauble details on the front.

Gucci Mane f. OJ Da Juiceman & Wooh Da Kid – Bought A Chicken (Video)

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NoteSlate eSketcher

The future is now. The NoteSlate eSketcher is designed to simplify life, providing one basic function to its user: the ability to write, draw and doodle to their heart’s content, just like pencil on paper. The NoteSlate is an e-ink tablet that records hand-drawn input from an included stylus. Users can take notes, diagram objects, draw ideas and make lists, all of which are stored in an internal storage card. These pages can be pulled up later on the device itself, or transferred to a computer using a mini USB connection. The internal battery on the NoteSlate provides up to 180 hours of continuous use before requiring another charge. In the future, NoteSlate can also be powered by a solar panel on the rear of the device, providing an option to go grid-free. NoteSlate is available in several colors, including one option for a multi-color display. The basic versions only allow one color, but the multi-color provides white, green, blue and red on a black background. The NoteSlate has targeted June 2011 as a release date, and while these images are only renderings, we’re hopeful that this date will be met.

The New Black [Video]

Nike Air Max Nomo Black/Cool Grey-Orange

Spring is on the horizon as are timely baseball retros. Among the most anticipated is the Nike Air Max Nomo. As of late new schemes have started to surface with a Tech Grey/Blue Spark makeup dropping yesterday and a Black/Cool Grey-Orange colorway debuting today. Cool grey mesh sits below black suede with bright orange illuminating the Air bubbles. A US release is likely, but until then you can cop early at Rakuten.

Pusha T – My God (No Tags)

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Pusha’s first single from his forthcoming project Fear Of God

Field Mob - Brotha 2 Brotha (Hosted by Black Bill Gates & DJ Scream) [Mixtape]

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Pusha T: My God [Tags]

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This one might be the first leak from his Fear of God mixtape/album. My thoughts: EHCK! MONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marsha Ambroisus: Sextape #4

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Marsha Ambrosius delivers the final section of the initial ’Sextape’ series featuring some of her favorite love songs, just in time for some Valentine’s Day babies to be made. On this installment, she melds her vocals with the likes of Teddy Pendergrass (‘Turn Off The Lights’), Marvin Gaye (‘Feel All My Love Inside’) and finally, Prince (‘Scandalous’). Marsha’s debut, Late Nights & Early Mornings, finally hits stores March 1st.

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Donnis- Blackberry Molasses (Video)

The first offering from his upcoming Southern Lights mixtape.

Jordan 2011 CMFT Viz Air 11 Cool Grey

Jordan Brand offers up another colorway in its popular CMFT Viz Air 11 for Spring 2011. The kicks take on a leather upper with mesh paneling and follow a cool grey colorway that’s become iconic in the JB archive. This particular color scheme will release in March 2011 at Jordan Brand retail accounts with a retail price of $110 USD.

Chris Brown – Look At Me Now (Solo)

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Breezy KILL THIS BY HIMSELF!!!!!!!!!!

Chip Tha Ripper – Don’t Come Into Our Hood (Bone Thugs Cover)

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Dope joint from Chip

Lady Gaga – Born This Way

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First single from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way project which hits May 23.

Bruno Mars ft. Lil Wayne - Grenade (Remix)

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Tity Boi ft. Young Jeezy & Pusha T – Hard In Da Kitchen (Prod. By Lex Luger)

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The version with just Jeezy Dropped yesterday... Now its with Pusha joint is a PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!

Icecream “Drippy” Sneaker Spring/Summer 2011

Icecream will be releasing the “Drippy” sneaker from their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection this weekend. The sneaker comes in a clean white canvas version with the drippy design covering the mid-sole. These will drop at the Icecream Store Tokyo on Saturday.

DAB – Heaven Knows

DAB – Heaven Knows

The homie Dab Drops a banger!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This that feel good music BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tyga (Feat. Chris Brown) - Regular Girl / Wonder Woman (Video)

Mystikal- Uh Oh (prod. by Mannie Fresh)

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Nicee joint by Mystikal. Mannie Fresh will produce a bulk of Mystikal’s new album, sounds dope.

Studio Life: J. Cole, Big Sean & CyHi Da Prynce (Video)

Curren$y – Muscle Car Chronicles [Video]

Here’s a little preview for an album/musical short by and starring Curren$y and McKenzie Eddy for Muscle Car Chronicles, due out on Mar. 15. S

DOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Melanie Fiona’s Rocawear Spring/Summer 2011 Shoot [Video]

DJ Khaled feat Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne & T-Pain – Welcome To My Hood (Video)

Tity Boi ft. Young Jeezy – Hard In Da Kitchen (Prod. By Lex Luger)

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CERTIFIED BANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trick Daddy ft. Young Jeezy – Can’t Leave The Streets Alone

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Trick Daddy tryna comeback???? Not really a Trick fan but Young on it so it gets a post!!!!

Young Jeezy – Go Out On The Town (Verse)

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This is a demo verse is from Killer Mike’s “Go Out On The Town” single

Trey Songz – Love Faces (Video Preview)

Gucci Mane ft Rocko & Webbie – I Dont Love Her [Prod By Zaytoven]

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Off his new street album Return Of Mr Zone 6 due out March 22nd,

Rick Ross: Bricks (prod. by The Inkredibles)

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Nice lil Rozay verse, maybe from Trae The Truth's project, IDK. `

Torch ft. Rick Ross – Reala-State (prod. Lil Lody)

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New Torch mixtape dropping on Monday. Tracklist Below

Mosley Tribes x Temple Bags Co. for Barneys CO-OP Sunglasses Case

Mosley Tribes have aligned with Temple Bags Co. to create a custom frame case and protective sleeve. Temple Bags is passionate about discovering rare and historic materials and taking them on a new journey. The collaboration case is constructed from 16oz dry canvas, salvaged from WWII-era European military issue infantry bags and oiled saddle leather detailing. The frame sleeve is constructed completely out of materials reclaimed from WWII ripstop parachutes and cords. The pack will be available at Barneys CO-OP in limited quantities starting today and tomorrow. It will be sold with a new Mosley Tribes frame, the “TANA,” featuring a custom green mirrored lens exclusive to CO-OP.

Nike Air Flytop Cool Grey Suede

Nike has released the Air Flytop sneaker in a new, mostly tonal Cool Grey suede colorway. One of the nicer make-ups of this model we’ve seen in sometime – the icey outsole really sets it off. Now available at Dr. Jay’s Midtown NYC location.

Billionaire Boys Club Molle System Military Backpack & Pouch

Billionaire Boys Club presents from their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection some new camouflage items. As part of the Molle System Series, the brand will be releasing this coming weekend a backpack and a matching pouch. We like the choice of colors and also the little branding compared to other items of the line.

Air Jordan V Bin 23 – A Closer Look

It’s not often that the consumer directly impacts the key design choices for Jordan releases, but that was the case with the upcoming release of the Bin 23 Air Jordan V Retro. In a discussion with members of the footwear team, friend of the brand and longtime Jordan-head Alex Meacham talked about a memory that influenced how he rocked his favorite pair of Js. The Air Jordan V has always had a special place in Jordan fans’ hearts with its fighter plane-inspired design, and Meacham was no different. Meacham recalls a 1990 playoff game between Chicago and Milwaukee where Michael Jordan caught his eye by rocking his black AJ Vs with white laces. This was back when the players would wear tights that would go lower than their shorts. To add to the legend of the white laces, MJ ended up dropping 48 points in a hard-fought game.

That summer, Meacham attended a basketball camp held for some of the top prep players in the country. Once he arrived, he realized that all of the best players were wearing black shoes with white laces. To Meacham and the players there, the white laces became a statement. So with the Bin 23 Air Jordan V Retro drop, JB had to bring it back with the white laces – a first for the 5s. The Bin 23 Vs feature the classic black/black metallic silver colorway crafted with premium leathers, and a no-sew technique on the updated black window on the upper. A release is set for Feb. 18 at limited Jordan Brand retail locations across the country.

Levi’s Lefty Jean Textile Vest

The co-designed Levi’s Lefty Jean collection as headed by Takahiro Miyashita and Kazuki Kuraishi work together to produce something a little different. The Textile Vest is unlike most of their previous releases which focused mostly on shirts, jackets and bottoms. With a Mexican blanket style flannel, the vest can be worn alone or buttoned inside a Levi’s Trucker jacket as a liner. Available now at Levi’s E-SHOP.

Casio G-Shock GD-200

Casio G-Shock continues on with its fast and furious watch releases as the GD-200 is presented here with some brand new technology. A resin wristband with fiberglass inserts ensure even greater durability. This comes courtesy of a woven sheet of fiberglass which has been a mainstay in various action sport domains. A high intensity LED light has been commissioned for the backlight. Black, blue, and red colorways will be available upon release.

Supra Society “Black Widow”

The Supra 413 Edition series welcomes a new model for release this Saturday with the FACTORY413 exclusive “Black Widow”. Limited to 413 pairs, the upper features a black TUF upper, a robust and hardwearing material which will undoubtedly extend the life of your skate shoes. The sneakers also include red leather detailing and a “Black Widow” tag. The sneaker drops in-store this Saturday at noon PST. Online sales will follow at 3 p.m. PST at FACTORY413.com.

Chris Brown: Breezy Dance…..Freestyle (Webisode #6 )

Erykah Badu – Gone Baby, Don’t be Long (Video)

Sean Garrett Ft. J. Cole - Feel Love (Video)

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Young Jeezy - Count It Up (Prod. By Midnight Black)

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THAT TM103 ON THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nike Air Max LTD White/Dark Grey-Varsity Red

Casual tested, Marshall Mathers approved, the Nike Air Max LTD is perfect for those looking for a classic runner without all the ‘look at me’ glitz. A White/Dark Grey-Varsity Red is easy to wear using a white leather upper with a dakr grey mudugard and red accents. Heel Air adds comfort and a streamlined look give these a clean look. This colorway is available now at Eastbay.

Snoop Dogg ft. Jim Jones & Shawty Lo – Wet (G-Mix)

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The official remix to Snoop’s “Wet” offering from his Doggumentary project dropping March 29.

Dondria ft. Fabolous – You Be Killin’ Em (Remix)

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Off that Dondria’s Duets Vol. 2 dropping on Valentine’s Day.

Nixon Rubber Player Spring 2011

The popular Nixon Rubber Player watch returns for Spring 2011 in three new colorways – green/navy, black/pink and seafoam. The all black/pink colorway is by far the strongest in the new line-up. You can purchase the watches directly from Nixon now.

Nike Air Wildwood ACG

Nike ACG presents a fresh new colorway of their classic Air Wildwood sneaker. Built to withstand outdoor abuse, the shoe is featured in three shades of blue leather, making for a perfect for spring sneaker. Now available at size?

Nike Air Foamposite One

After a long hiatus the Nike Air Foamposite One makes its return in Spring 2011 as Nike introduces a retro version of the popular Penny Hardaway design, first released in 1997. Done up in the trademark royal blue colorway, the kicks instantly evoke a ’90s nostalgia, arguably Nike’s greatest era for basketball sneakers. This particular release should be a big one for sneaker heads and Foamposite fans alike. A release is scheduled for February 12 at Nice Kicks, amongst other fine Nike stockists. Retail is set at $200 USD, unfortunately a $20 price hike from the original release price.

Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph Black Ceramic

Following a partnership that began in 2007 with the Richemont Group, Ralph Lauren’s foray into high-end watches looks to hit full stride in the next few seasons. Following up on its Bugatti-inspired Sporting Watch, the Sporting Chronograph bares a black ceramic finish. Available in both 39mm and 45mm casings, the watch includes contrasting white markers with a red seconds hand on the larger 45mm version. An exclusive Jaeger-LeCoultre RL750 calibre is at the heart of the watch which features a retail price of $5,500 USD for the 39mm and $6,400 USD for the 45mm.

Nike Blazer Foamposite Ink

Nike returns in 2011 with another colorway in its “Foamposite” Blazer. Much like previous renditions, this latest release mimics the brand’s almighty Foamposite sneaker with more of a lifestyle look. The kicks take on an Ink upper with black adorning the rest of the silhouette. Look for these now through finer Nike retail stores, including the Nice Kicks online store. Price is set at $78 USD.

Volta for oki-ni Woolen Sneaker Boots

Designed exclusively by oki-ni is this new set of woolen sneaker boots from Italian footwear brand Volta. Offered in extremely limited numbers, the shoes feature a Limonta waterproof wool and come in two specially-selected colorways. This latest drop for Spring/Summer 2011 is now available through oki-ni online, priced at £175.00.

Roberto Cavalli Primal Landscape Crystal Belt

Roberto Cavalli's crystal-embellished taupe suede belt will add instant glamour to spring looks. Wear this glistening accessory to elevate a simple daytime sundress or over a bold floral-print gown to make a statement after dark.
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Big Sean ft. Chris Brown - My Last

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ILS - Industry's Lost Sons (Mixtape)

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Introduction to ILS "Industrys Lost Sons" (Video)

Shoutout to my homies over at ILS

Carolina Connect Mondays: DRE – Paper Plane 1st Class X VvG – Verbal Goes Hard X Dab – Valley of Dab

DRE – Paper Plane 1st Class

VvG – Verbal Goes Hard

Dab – Valley of Dab

A freestyle track from Dre-Nast, VvG does damage to Ace Hood's beat, & a Dab freestyle over one of Ross’ best beats is how we sum up week 3 of #carolinaconnectmondays