Nike+Sport Music X Serato X DJ A-TRAK

Here’s something all you Serato DJs are gonna want. Nike+ Sport Music has teamed up with Serato White Label Delivery Network for the first official 12” control vinyl picture-disc. You’ll probably recognize the “Mr. A” figure from A-Trak’s Original Run album, which was designed by Brooklyn-based artist Dust La Rock. If you haven’t heard the tunes yet, pick it up at the Nike Sport Music section of the iTunes Store for $9.99. Like all things limited edition it’s not easy to get your hands on. Almost impossible. There’s 1,000-copies floating around and the majority of those are going to Serato and Whitelabel.net DJs. We’re not here to tease, though, we got our hands on 2 copies and now I’m offering them up to you. I was thinking about making you do all kinds of weird things that you probably wouldn’t want others to know about to score one of these. Nah…all good. Just send me an email with a few words about why you deserve this more than the next guy.

Via: Vapors

Wale (Sacramento)

As you may have noticed but the Wale show here in Sacramento was cancelled but we all know the place would've been PACKED, especially with a line up like this. Blu, Exile, Doey Rock,C-Plus, J.Good and DJ Oasis.

Here are some pictures of what it would've been like.

Mike Shinoda

Skate footwear and apparel makers DC Shoes has unveiled the next edition of its Artist Remix Series. The Spring ‘09 collection features traditional Japanese themes portrayed by Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda. The uppers/insole/outsoles all feature renditions of his latest work but what makes the shoe particularly unique is the koi scale detailing embedded into the sole. The Spring ‘09 sneakers will be in stores soon, each pair coming with a limited edition booklet of Shinoda’s work

Via: Formatmag

Adidas "Hell Boy II"

Adidas released two pairs of limited edition Hellboy sneakers to coincide with the release of the Hellboy II: The Golden Army.

“Adidas Originals created a jaw-dropping statement with the Stan Mid - Hellboy in cooperation with Dark Horse Comics & Mike Mignola. The black shoe has the image of Hellboy printed on its side in red and extra details on the inner and outer sole, like a collection of three extra footbeds, plus lace jewels, a mini-comic and unique tongue branding.”

“The Forum Mid-Golden Army takes the court standard and mixes the appropriate trio of gold, black and white with Hellboy lettering across the Velcro strap, with an image of Ron Perlman as the titular demonic anti-hero on the outsole and footbed.”

Both the Forum Mid-Golden Army and the Stan Mid-Hellboy come in a specially designed shoe box and different tissue wrappings, making them true collector pieces. A total of 5,000 pairs of the Forum Mid-Golden Army will be sold in adidas Originals stores and selected partner stores. 1,000 pairs only of Stan Mid-Hellboy will be available exclusively in adidas Originals stores. Retail prices will be $100 for the Forum Mid-Golden Army and $150 for the Stan Mid-Hellboy.

Happy Birthday Jay Dee

James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974–February 10, 2006), better known as J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an American hip hop producer and MC, who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. He began his career as "Jay Dee" but used the name "J Dilla" from 2001 on. Many critics believe J Dilla's work to have had an influence on his peers, and he perhaps embodied the neo soul sound, playing a defining yet understated role during the sub-genre's rise (roughly from the mid-90s to the early 2000s). Like cult favourites such as Shuggie Otis, Dilla was known as a "producer's producer", and was highly regarded by other better known producers such as Kanye West, and Pharrell Williams (who named him as his favourite producer). Many regard him as a genius. A large catalogue of his work, mostly unused beats, remains unreleased, and in some cases have been freely passed around through the internet, impressing enthusiasts and adding to his cult-status.

We truly miss you Dilla
Hip-Hop still shows respect for you
But, Music isn't the same, how could it ever be?
Thank you for being a constant source of Inspiration.

"Ma Dukes"

Please help support Maureen ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancey, the mother of the late James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey. If you are not familiar with the complexity of Ma Dukes situation, please read ‘The Battle For J Dilla’s Legacy’ in this month’s issue of Vibe Magazine.

Ma Dukes is currently battling the same disease (Lupus) that took her son’s life and completely removed from her son’s Estate. Parra was inspired by her story and teamed up with Stones Throw to create a tribute t-shirt for Ma Dukes (and mother’s across the world) where proceeds will go to Ma Dukes. The t-shirt can be ordered from these retailers:

Retailers:

Union (LA)

Standard (Atlanta)

Lazy Dog (Paris)

Colette (Paris)

St. Alfred (Chicago)

Kicks HI (Oahu)

Premium Goods (Houston)

Four One Two (Pittsburgh)

Burn Rubber (Detroit)

Cali Roots (Stockholm)

DMR (Osaka, Tokyo)

Jazzy Sport (Tokyo)

Streetkit Gallery (Moscow)

Norml Clothing (Ottawa)

Rush Hour (Amsterdam)

Sole Purpose (Beaumont)

Online:

Turntablelab.com (+NY/LA Stores)

Giantpeach.com

Digitalgravel.com

Undergroundhiphop.com

Fatbeats.com (+NY/LA Stores)

HHV.deKingunderground.com

Dustin Cantrell x Kidrobot "Plasma Globe" Dunny

California-based toy customizer Dustin Cantrell has recently created a hybrid between technology and toys. His latest creation is an amalgamation of Kidrobot’s classic Dunny toy, a plasma globe and has fused it together to create this significant custom dunny.