Blu: "So Perfect" (prod. by Exile)

Jay-Z talks about being Sinatra, Blu makes music that actually sounds kind of like it.  Heavily influenced from the style and sounds of the 1920's and 1930's, Blu makes tunes that should be accompanied by intros with some guy saying, "this is just swell, see..." A lot gets lost in text... Anyway, here's something new from Blu and it's one that is very easy to sing along to.  "She's So Perfect" that's all we know, and all we need to know.  Oh yeah, we also know that the song was produced by longtime collaborator Exile.  Check it out below.
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M.A.R.S.: "Ten Toes Down"

M.A.R.S.

DJ Geno just sent over a new track from his group, M.A.R.S.  "Ten Toes Down" has a vintage funk vibe to it, and is my favorite song thus far from the Chicago duo.  The track does not appear on their recently released mixtape, Outta Dis World, hosted by DJ Sean Mac.  The new track, and download link to the mixtape are both below.
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Martine Rose Shirting

Martine Rose Pink Circles Shirt

Martine Rose has debuted an interesting shirt for the Spring season. The piece, entitled the 'Pink Circles Shirt' a wide-variety of contrasting colors, unique detailing, and a heavier weight which makes the piece available to double as a light jacket. The collar and sleeves are made from waxed terracotta and there is zipper detailing underneath the back of the neck. The shirt is available now through Daniel Jenkins. Take a closer look the the Pink Circles shirt after the jump.

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Footage From Nikki Lynette's Totally Bad Ass Release Party That Rocked

Nikki Lynette

Nikki Lynette released Guns N' Roses, her totally bad ass mixtape that rocks!!! last week and also held a release party at Chicago's The Bassment.  She caught footage of the party, recapping her performance as well as some fan reaction to the new music.  Check it out below.
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A Season Premiere Worth Watching...

Nickelus F.

My apologies to Nickelus F.  I saw your music posted elsewhere and never got around to really checking for it.  I got an email today with multiple videos and press release and all that, and I must say, my bad... my bad...  Dude's got bars, as they say.  Plus he makes a hook out of Ric Flair quotes and to do that right, you must be something special.  Nickelus F. has a new project being released on Memorial Day entitled Season Premiere, which is 18 tracks of proudly and louldy underground Hip Hop music.  See the tracklist below as well as Nick's video for "Aggressive Content" featuring Ric Flair's persona. Woooooo!
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Pugs Atomz: "Rocket Love" Video

Kinda Like A Rapper

Pugs Atomz is hosting an in-store this Saturday for his June 1st release, Kinda Like A Rapper.  I've been jamming to snippets for the last week, and it's proper.  The Grant Parks produced project will drop via Fat Beats and features the single "Rocket Love".  Pugs gave us the track a few weeks ago, and today sent over the visuals to match.  Pugs Atomz directed the clip, which you can see below.
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Kate Moss x Mario Sorrenti for Vogue Paris

Kate Moss x Mario Sorrenti x Vogur Paris

Supermodel Kate Moss has teamed up again with Mario Sorrenti for the new cover and spread in Vogue Paris. These photos are great, the vintage theme looks great. Check them out below.
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Skyzoo Coming "Live From The Tapedeck"

Skyzoo

Our homie Skyzoo just announced the follow up to his debut album, The Salvation.  Disc 2 will be Live From The Tapedeck a project done exclusively with Illmind, one of Hip Hop's most formidable producers.  Whereas The Salvation was filled with more personal and multiple meaning tracks, Skyzoo says that Live From The Tapedeck will be "just dope beats and rhymes that's better than everything else out.”  The album is scheduled to be released this fall via Duck Down Records.

Also see our Closed Session w/Skyzoo and Rhymefest