New Balance x Undefeated: Desert Storm 1500
New Balance and Undefeated will release the military-inspired Desert Storm 1500 on May 1st. These kicks will cost you $120 and will be found exclusively at UNDFTD shops in the US and Japan.
"The inspiration behind the New Balance Desert Storm 1500 is based upon military designs from the Gulf War. The light and dark brown panels with red and blue hits are colorways inspired from a Desert Storm operations patch. The premium suede fabrication of the shoe has been chosen to correspond with real army boots that were worn in the Gulf War. The chocolate chip camo, which is found on the shoe bed, interior lining, and shoe bag, is a specification to commemorate the design’s introduction in the Gulf War. 1500s feature embroidery detail on foxing and tongue of each shoe and collection call out on shoe insole."
New Balance x Undefeated: Desert Storm 1500
New Balance and Undefeated will release the military-inspired Desert Storm 1500 on May 1st. These kicks will cost you $120 and will be found exclusively at UNDFTD shops in the US and Japan.
"The inspiration behind the New Balance Desert Storm 1500 is based upon military designs from the Gulf War. The light and dark brown panels with red and blue hits are colorways inspired from a Desert Storm operations patch. The premium suede fabrication of the shoe has been chosen to correspond with real army boots that were worn in the Gulf War. The chocolate chip camo, which is found on the shoe bed, interior lining, and shoe bag, is a specification to commemorate the design’s introduction in the Gulf War. 1500s feature embroidery detail on foxing and tongue of each shoe and collection call out on shoe insole."
Que Billah: "Fresh Air Syndrome" BTS
Que Billah slid over a behind the scenes preview of his forthcoming video, "Fresh Air Syndrome". The video was filmed by Da Visionaryz and includes scenes in various parts of the city. From the looks of it, the plot seems interesting and this should be a good one. The full video will premiere at midnight on May 8th (or 9th depending on you look at it) at Sub-T during Que's official b-day bash. See the preview below.
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Onra: "Long Distance" featuring Olivier DaySoul
Onra wants to keep it long distance on this one. The Frenchmen is readying a new album by the same name, and I personally I feel like this is a solid track, but is just a little bit off or conversely just a little bit on. You decide on your own below.
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Wrekonize (¡MayDay!: "One Too Many"
"I know what I'm here for, but damn it come a little bit sooner."
I figured out the reverse exclamation point, and life can't get any better... For me that is, not the main character is Wrekonize's new freestyle, "One Too Many". Bartender, another round for me and my troubles... Get it below. Wrekonize: "One Too Many"
[audio: http://rubyhornet.com/media/rh/music/one_too_many.mp3|width=180]Pac Div: "Shine" featuring Marz Lovejoy
"why you on that hate s**t, homie get money."
I picked Pac Div as a group on the come up and one of the best new artists of '08. I expected major noise from the trio last year when they told us they signed a deal and were prepping their proper debut LP. The LP is still on hold, and taking matters into their own hands, The Pac are dropping another mixtape, Don't Mention It. Will the label drama and delays show up, will they take on an edge/tone similar to The Clipse? When I listen to the music I definitely hear some of that, and most of what I hear is pretty dope. According to the blogosphere, Marz Lovejoy put this up as a stream and then Shake of 2Dopeboyz sent it to Legend of OnSmash and here we have a team effort. Props to Shake and Legend for the audio hook up. Get it after the jump.
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Curren$y: "Role Model" (prod. by Ski Beatz)
Curren$y takes a stab at the age old question of what makes a role model? He rhymes, "sipping a lemonade bottle... do I look like a role model?" Curren$y's tone is not one of defiance, but comes off more as sincere curiosity as he breaks down his experiences in music and his ability to mentor or guide others. It's an easy roller, check it out below.
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T.I.: "I'm Back" Video
In case you didn't know, T.I. is back and he just released the definitive statement on the matter with a video declaring his backness. It is titled, wait for it, "I'm Back"... (ba boom ching).... See the video below. T.I.'s new LP, King Uncaged will be dropping 8.17.10 or earlier if it leaks and the label wants to rush it out. Time will only tell.
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