Alchemist: "Diagnosis" (Feat. Action Bronson)
Flushing Queens' own Action Bronson has been making some rumblings via Twitter today about a possible Blue Chips 2, possibly revisiting his 2012 collaboration with Party Supplies that helped establish his name in the hip hop scene. For now, he links back up with Alchemist for "Diagnosis". The pair last worked together on Bronson's Rare Chandeliers, out at the end of last year. Bronson and Alchemist together can't really go wrong, check out the latest from the pairing below.
[Video] Vic Mensa freestyles, talks with Sway
Chicago's own Vic Mensa is riding the wave he has created since releasing his latest solo project, Innanetape, at the end of September. Out in New York for CMJs, Mensa linked up with the legendary Sway, who has had quite a bit of Chicago flavor on his shows recently. Vic chops it up with Sway about the making of Innanetape, his musical influences and even took some time out of a busy schedule out east to kick a freestyle for the former MTV VJ. Check it all out below.
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Banksy Keeps On Delivering
As part of his on-going "Better Out Than In" public exhibition, this weekend Banksy converted a delivery truck into a mobile garden with all the works. It's like a grown-up's version of a school diorama with an assortment of plants, a rainbow, waterfall, and some butterflies. The truck was set to park at a different location every evening. Head over to BANKSYNY.com as his 1-800 toll free # gives us more insite on his exhibition. On Sunday (Oct 6th) no painting or diorama was released but instead a shocking video of a Rebel Rocket Attack see the shocking video below. Yesterday (Oct 7th) Banksy released an other piece in Brooklyn, a bandaged up helium balloon with more audio to accompany it. See all the pieces below and stay tuned as we will have more updates as more pieces are revealed.
[Via BANKSYNY]
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Banksy Gives Random Graffiti The Broadway Makeover
As we mentioned yesterday, English street artist Banksy is on a month-long residency in the street of New York. His "Better Out Than In" public exhibition has been going strong as different pieces have been popping up everyday since October 1st. Today, Banksy gives us random graffiti piece given a Broadway makeover (an ongoing series). The three new pieces can be seen at Delancey, Bushwick, and Williamsburg neighborhoods. Check out the new pieces below and head over to the BANKSYNY site for more witty and funny audio from his toll free # to help you through the exhibit.
Banksy Kicks Off a Month Long Residency in New York
Banksy has officially made a come back. Announced via his website, the British street artist has begun a month long residency in the streets of New York, beginning October 1st. According to his site, Banksy will attempt to host an entire show on the streets of NY, which is called "Better Out Than In." Two pieces have officially been confirmed, one on October 1st in Manhattan (The Street is in play), and the second (THIS IS MY NEW YORK ACCENT… normally i write like this) on the West Side on October 2nd. To enhance the experience, he has also created a Toll-Free number that serves as an audio guide to the exhibition. As I was writing, a possible October 3rd piece has been released via this Banksy IG account. Not 100% confirmed, as it's not posted on his website, but as the day goes on, I'm sure we will find out. In NY fashion the first piece has been painted over and the other two already have other tags on them.
[Video] A$AP Rocky: "Fashion Killa"
Photo By: Virgil Solis
The video for A$AP Rocky's "Fashion Killa" off last year's LongLiveA$AP finally got a video yesterday. The visual, released via BET, features none other than Rihanna herself as she and Rocky spend a night on the town trying on clothes, walking and generally being "fashion killers." A$AP Ferg also pops up for a quick few bars from his Trap Lord track "Murda Something". Check out the video below from Dailymotion.
[Mixtape] Black Dave: "Black Bart"
We haven't really heard much from Black Dave since he released the Stay Black 'tape back in March. Until now, the New York native had been quietly working on yet another project and making sure the quality was top notch. Today, Dave has decided to finally unleash "Black Bart", his latest body of work, and let fans decide if he lived up to the expectations. Bodega Bamz, Smoke DZA, Boldy James, and RiFF RAFF all make guest-appearances, which should show you how diverse this project will sound. Click play below and judge for yourself.
Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera By Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence is a documentary fine art photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. His photography work focuses on his relationship to communities that are often overlooked. For six years Lawrence has made his way to Orchard Beach in the Bronx to capture the beaches visitors. As he states, "I felt compelled to engage with this community of working class families and colorful characters." Orchard Beach has a reputation for being New York's trashiest beach and he set out to change the public opinion of the beach and the often misunderstood people who visit. Check out some of the portraits below and for more visit Institute Artist here.
[Via Institute Artist] [Photos by Wayne Lawrence]
