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August 2009
New Era Cap Launches "Your Lifestyle Fitted"
Tags: Blake Griffin / Clark Kent / New Era / Rob Dyrdek
The global leader in fitted caps, New Era, recently launched Your Lifestyle Fitted, a virtual magazine promoting all elements of lifestyle, including sports, fashion, music, and much more.
In it’s debut (and complimentary) issue, the Buffalo, NY based cap company features DJ/ Producer Clark Kent (Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G, 50 Cent, etc), Pro Skateboarder/ Reality TV star, Rob Dyrdek, 2009 #1 first NBA draft pick Blake Griffin and a few others.
Check out the mag by clicking here. New Era Cap does a excellent job of mixing editorial and rich media components in Your Lifestyle Fitted.
“New Era [Cap] runs the fitted game...” - Clark Kent
Shop New Era at JimmyJazz.com and over at New Era Cap. Also, stay tuned for a TON of New Era Caps on JimmyJazz.com.... Coming Fall 2009!
Video: Mary J Blige - "The One" (feat. Drake)
With or without the auto-tune, Mary is still The One. Drake also does his thing in the video. You may have heard the song on your local radio station, it's also featured in the new AT&T cell phone commercial.
"... I aint saying that i am the best but Im the best hey baby you need that." - Mary J Blige, "The One"
"The One" was directed by Anthony Mandler, who recently directed "D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune)" and "Run This Town" for Jay-Z.
R.I.P. DJ AM
On Friday, August 28th 2009, DJ AM was found dead in his NYC apartment. The sudden lost comes almost a year after surviving a tragic plane crash with Blink 182's Travis Barker, while taking off from a college event in West Columbia, SC.
Not only was AM a incredible turntablist, the Philly-born international DJ (and Nicole Ritchie's ex- fiancée) was a sneakerhead. In a interview with MTV News he claimed to have owned approximately 600 pairs. AM was also fortunate to have his very own customed Nike Air Force 1.
In honor of DJ AM, the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV held a moment of silence and lit the A & M on the building. AM spun at the hotel every Friday.
R.I.P. DJ AM
March 30, 1973 - August 28, 2009
Photo Source: Twitpic.com (DJ Scene)
Michael Jordan, Nike, AND adidas???
It's hard to believe that early in Michael Jordan's career, the basketball great was cornered by German-based footwear & apparel performance brand, adidas. In the video, below, the former NBA player says that Nike gave him a deal that was to good to refuse. Jordan also admits that while in college he wore Converse sneakers (side note: The North Carolina Tar Heels were sponsored by Converse), and never wore Nike until he inked a Nike contract. Along with the sportswear leader, Nike, Jordan has been a major spokesperson for Gatorade, Ball Park Franks, McDonalds, Hanes, Wheaties, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Rayovac, Wheaties, and MCI.
Today, the Nike Jordan brand is one of the most in demand in the country. It's also been a athletic sponsor for college sports programs such as Cincinnati, St. John's, Gerogetown, and Michael Jordan's old school North Carolina. The brand also endorses players from all sports realms, including Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets), Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets), Terrel Owens (Buffalo Bills), Derek Jeter (New York Yankees), and several others.
Who knows what would have happen if Michael Jordan would have signed a sneaker contract with adidas. Would sneaker heads camp out for a 3-stripped branded Jordan shoe? The world would never know. But, we do know that the Air Jordan Jumpman Logo and Nike Swoosh is internationally synonymous with MJ.
Here's a old school commercial for Nike Air Jordan, staring Michael Jordan (as himself) and Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon.
Shop Air Jordan for Women, Men, Boys, and Girls at JimmyJazz.com!
Usher Lives it Up in St. Tropez!
Summer 2009 is creeping to it's end. Some of us found love, while other's found harsh breck up's and reality checks. For instance, r&b superstar Usher Raymond- who filed for a divorce from his spouse, Tameka Foster, early this summer. The 30-year old singer has been making the best from his single live. Here, Usher is spotted living it up while on vacation in the beautiful St. Tropez.
Rack up on summer essentials. JimmyJazz.com has got the hook up on tees and cargo shorts!
V-neck style tee by Jordan Craig (available in multiple colors)
6 pocket design cargo short (available in multiple colors)
Remembering Aaliyah
Tags: Aaliyah / One in a Million / Rock the Boat / Try Again
Sadly, today marks the 8 year anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest triple threats (yes; amazing singer, dancer, and actreess), Aaliyah Dana Haughton, simply known to us as Aaliyah. The world lost a angel in a tragic plane crash on the 25th of August in 2001 while departing from here "Rock the Boat" video shoot in the Bahamas. Other's on board included Luis Morales III (Pilot), Eric Forman (Hair Stylist), Anthony Dodd (Security Guard), Scott Gallin (Video Producer), Douglas Kratz (Stylist), Christopher Maldonado and Blackground Records employees Keith Wallace & Gina Smith.
The Brooklyn, NY born/ Detroit, MI raised performer blessed the entertainment world with 3 classic albums before her untimely death at the tender age of 22. Age Ain't Nothing But a Number, One in a Million, and the self-titled Aaliyah still live on today in the hearts of music fans across the world. Aside from music, she also stared in the film Romeo Must Die, along side Rapper/ Actor DMX and Actor/ Martial Artist Jet Li.
Check out some of JimmyJazz.com favorite Aaliyahs' videos. Feel free to leave comments and mention what you love about Aaliyah!
Aaliyah - "Rock The Boat" **her last video, shot in the Bahamas.
The Grammy-nominated "Try Again" from the Romeo Must Die soundtrack, which features Timbaland.
The classic "One in a Million", written and produced by Missy Elliott and Timbaland.
Photo Source: Le-Mode.com
Coming This Fall: Nike Godzilla Blazers
Tags: Blazers / Charles Barkley / Nike
Dropping this fall are the highly anticipated-and might we add-extremely loud Godzilla Blazers by Nike. If there’s a sneaker out there that has any value, chances are there’s a good story behind its inspiration and design. These Blazers are no exception to this rule.
Over a decade ago, Nike teamed up with Charles Barkley, one of the top NBA players of all time, and revolutionized the industry with a new perspective on competition. In a commercial for this campaign, Barkley takes on a hip Godzilla in a battle of the hoops. Barkley does not let mankind down, ending the matchup in a slam dunk to victory. It is this moment that is commemorated in the upcoming Nike Blazer Mid Premiums.
The most captivating feature of these kicks is the reptile skin texture which dominates the sides. An army green toe box is flanked at either side by the Swoosh and tongue, made of soft black leather. The varsity red laces and stitching provide the shoes with a stunning contrast. The beige midsole puts a finishing touch featuring a gum toecap and olive bottom.
Jay-Z The Blueprint 3 Tracklist Released!
Jay-Z's tracklisting for his highly anticipated release, The Blueprint 3, was released yesterday on Roc4Life.com. The album features the obvious guest appearances by music heavyweights Rihanna, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Young Jeezy, Swizz Beatz, and Pharell.
Additionally, Hova has also enlisted emerging artists on his 11th studio album, which includes Drake ("Off That"), Kid Cudi ("Already Home"), Mr. Hudson ("Young Forever"), and Roc Nation's first artist, J. Cole ("A Star Is Born"), who hails from Fayetteville, NC and is currently burning the digital streets with his second mixtape, The Warm Up.
On another note, No Beyonce or Weezy F Baby on BP3. Stay tuned for more promo updates for the September 11th release of The Blueprint 3 and be on the look out for Rocawear's 10th year anniversary commercial, coming to a TV screen near you on September 7th!
Jay-Z The Blueprint 3 Track List:
1. "What We Talkin' About" featuring Empire of the Sun's Luke Steele.
2. "Thank You"
3. "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)"
4. "Run This Town" featuring Kanye West and Rihanna
5. "Empire State of Mind" featuring Alicia Keys
6. "Real as It Gets" featuring Young Jeezy
7. "On to the Next One" featuring Swizz Beatz
8. "Off That" featuring Drake
9. "A Star Is Born" featuring J. Cole
10. "Venus vs. Mars"
11. "Already Home" featuring Kid Cudi
12. "Hate" featuring Kanye West
13. "Reminder"
14. "So Ambitious" featuring Pharrell Williams
15. "Young Forever" featuring Mr. Hudson
CONFIRMED: Lil Wayne is your Daddy!
We all know that lovely model/ actress Lauren London has been walking around preggers, with heavy rumors circulating for months about Lil Wayne being the possible father... but now rumors are laid to rest! Listen to Lil' Wayne on the Big Boyz Neighborhood radio show confirming that he is indeed the daddy. Wayne also talks about his Young Money movement and Drake's forthcoming debut, Thank Me Later.
Listen to Lil Wayne on Big Boyz Neighborhood HERE.
Shop for cute baby outfits for boys & girls at our Jimmy Jazz stores and JimmyJazz.com.
Photo Sources: LaurenLondon.Net & MySpace.com/lilwayne.
Introducing Alabama Hip-Hop Artist, Lil Haze!
For years, hip-hop music has been dominated by different regions. When we think of New York, the city is synonymous with a Jay-Z or Nas, Atlanta to T.I., Miami to DJ Khaled, and so forth. But, what about Alabama? Yeah, Rich Boy showed us how to ‘throw some d's', but who got next in the Confederate state (aka the Bama)? Read our interview with up-and-comer, Lil Haze and then head over to our Music Room and listen to his current heater with Ray-J, "Work That Body".
JimmyJazz.com: What's up, Haze? How you doing?
Lil Haze: I'm fine, bro. How about yourself?
JimmyJazz.com: Good, thank you. It's good to see someone from Birmingham [Alabama] make noise. We all wish you the best.
Lil Haze: Thank you, Thank you.
JimmyJazz.com: So, what is it like growing up in the Ham [Alabama]? What's hip-hop like over there?
Lil Haze: The music thing is really popping off right now and it's really starting to blaze up. Alabama has been looked over for so long, we've heard the the ATL's and the Memphis's and the New York's... but now Alabama we on the rise and it's really cooking up right now. We have a lot of artists out here doing their thing, besides me. We down here really working hard and trying to be acknowledge right now.
(Below): Lil Haze's video for "Work That Body" featuring Ray J.
JimmyJazz.com: A lot of the regions you just mentioned created their own lifestyle and niche within hip-hop. New York is responsible for Boom Bap, Atlanta is popular for the Crunk movement and Memphis for Gangsta Walking. What kind of influence have these regions have had on the Ham... and in your music?
Lil Haze: My music is totally different and me (myself aside from the game). I don't use profanity in my lyrics. I really don't make hype music; I try to keep it on a calm level, I try to make music that everybody likes to hear. I'm a versatile cat. There's no particular reason on how I do my music.
JimmyJazz.com: Who helped you get on the scene? What did you do to elevate your buzz?
Lil Haze: I've been doing music now for 11 years now. Basically, I started out with my man, Old-timer (he's from Birmingham also); he produces a lot of tracks. Back in 05' we were giving out a lot of bootlegs and cd's and we had ran into a guy, Warren Po, who knew I was passionate about music. He decided to start a record label for us and that's how we got to where we are at now. We real bless to be in this atmosphere we are in right now.
JimmyJazz.com: Aside Old-Timer, what's your relationship like with the other local artists from Alabama? Such as Rich Boy?
Lil Haze: The relationships are great! I associate myself with a lot of artist who are doing their thing down here. I run into Rich Boy everywhere I go. Basically everybody down here is trying to come together as whole and just really make this thing pop off.
JimmyJazz.com: Have you recorded on any tracks with them that we can expect to hear in immediate future?
Lil Haze: It's in the works to work with Rich Boy. Attitude (who just signed to Warner Bros.) and my boy Jackie Chain in Huntsville [Alabama], I got them on my new mixtape, hosted by DJ Smallz (side note: download Lil Haze's Been Looked Ova mixtape, hosted by DJ Smallz)
JimmyJazz.com: In reference to your new single, "Work That Body", if you had one female to Work That Body, who would it be?
Lil Haze: AHHHHHH.... (Laughing). Just 1?
JimmyJazz.com: (Laughing) Just 1.
Lil Haze: I would have to go with Shawnna (formerly of DTP).... (Laughs).
(Pictured below): Former hip-hop member of DTP (Disturbing Tha Peace), Shawnna.
JimmyJazz.com: (Laughing) that's a good one.
Lil Haze: I love her music (Laughing).
JimmyJazz.com: Specking of female artists, are you currently working with any?
Lil Haze: As of right now, not really. But I will have female artist signing hooks on some of my tracks throughout my album.
JimmyJazz.com: By the way, what's the name of the album?
Lil Haze: The title of the album is Doin the Most. We are looking to dropping the album this September.
JimmyJazz.com: We saw a photographed of you and Mack 10, are you currently working with him?
Lil Haze: Mack 10 is great dude; he shows me a lot of support. He's on the remix to "Work That Body"
JimmyJazz.com: How did you get hooked up with him?
Lil Haze: Our distribution companies hook us up with Mack 10 while I was out in LA.
(Pictured below): Mack 10 and Lil Haze hanging out on the set of "Work That Body".
JimmyJazz.com: Will you be doing any tours/ club dates towards the release of Doin the Most?
Lil Haze: I'm getting ready to hit the road, but the label is getting that together for me right now. Fans can check out for more details on my MySpace, MySpace.com/LilHaze205 and my website is LilHaze205.com.
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