FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"Mercury, Autism and the Global Vaccine Agenda" Once again...I'm just saying. Before you jump to the conclusion that video's like this promote "conspiracy theories", and assume a defensive stance based in blind faith with no real reference other than disbelief...take a moment out of your precious day and research. Fu$k Perez Hilton, OV movie guide, clothes and music blogs for just ONE day and dedicate that time to tapping into the vast resources of information available on the world wide web. I'm neither pro, nor con, just an open minded seeker dedicated to anything beneficial to mankind as a whole. Health care is a joke, big pharmaceutical companies are motivated by profit rather than healing, and most of you are too lazy to ask questions. Wake up! -Mr.-

Interesting note: This video was from a conference in 2005.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

True or false? You tell me. I'm just saying...be aware of all the possibilities before you draw conclusions. -Mr.-

SOMETHING FOR THE FELLAS

This little clip is from the Supreme Book Vol.5 photo shoot for the Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection, shot by Terry Richardson, and featuring the lovely Rosa Acosta. I stumbled across this fine piece of documentation and had to post it...sorry boo, but they say sex sells. -Mr.-

WHERE MY RUDIES AT?

"Soldier" by N.E.R.D. feat. Santigold. Big tune! Where my rudies at? I'd like to extend a thanks to all those who came out to the Skalloween party and showed their support, and those of you brave enough to try something new...obviously N.E.R.D. and Santi are on the same page. Safari where you at homie? If you build it, they will come. -Mr.-

Download: Soldier

MUSIC - VIDEO

"Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys. In my opinion, Jay's flow has fallen off, but Ms. Keys...blows this track out the water. Baddest chick in the game, hands down. -Mr.-

LIFE IS COMPLICATED

"Helicopter downed as 12 killed in Rio violence". I learned about this story earlier this week and overheard someone on the subway say "Rio is full of criminals". She was right, however I was thinking more along the lines of blue collar rather than oppressed poor. Since last weekend 33 people have been killed in Rio due to a rival gang turf war and several police crack downs. A helicopter was shot down over the "Hill of Monkeys" near the Morro dos Macacos favela, and three of six police officers were killed, three severely wounded. Apparently this is the first time a helicopter has been taken down in Rio. The violence errupted two weeks after it was decided that Rio would host the 2016 Olympics, and what makes this so incredibly disturbing is that the president has now offered $60 million in federal money to help Rio de Janeiro police combat drug gangs. Translation...there will be a slaughter. For every gang member killed there is easily another three innocent residents that get caught in the crossfire. Brasils socio-economic reality is twisted and complicated and often oppressive and elitist. Rio getting the Olympics is probably the worst thing that could ever happen to the residents of Rio's roughly 1000 favelas. The situation is far more complex than most care to imagine, and the police are far more brutal and savage than most outside of the favela reality care to accept. Straight up and down - I pray for all those caught in the crossfire, and all of the poor born into circumstances beyond their control who are at the mercy of desperate gang members and corrupt police. Shout out to Villa Curzeiro, I heard you guys have been affected as well. Power to the poor, and a middle finger to the corrupt. Life is complicated. -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"Pon De Floor" by Major Lazer. I tried throwing this up when it first dropped, had some problems with my server and forgot about it. This one's for you boo. The REAL dirty dancing - feel me? No disrespect Patrick Swayze (RIP) but your moves were tame. -Mr.-

MUSIC - NEXT

"Strange Love" by Fashawn feat. Rob The Voice, from "Grizzly City Vol.2" (2007). Two years old, but new to me. This is what the west is capable of...feel me? Reminds me of some Cody Chesnutt type ish. Crazy track. Atl has held the spotlight for a minute now, I think the west is long overdue. This track was recently thrown on a mixtape put together by The Beehive, which in essence is a compilation of Fashawn's seven previous mixtapes. Definitely worth a listen. -Mr.-

Download: The Beehive Presents Fashawn: 21 to Grow On (Mixtape)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Whether you believe or not is irrelevant. I'm posting this video because it is more interesting then TMZ, Perez Hilton, Kanye West or anything MTV has to offer. All I ask is that you open your mind and shift your focus occasionally. -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"I'mma Fool Wit It" Killer Mike feat. Big Kuntry King. Now this is how I like my south. Lil Wayne has single handedly stolen the limelight from the south's rightful rulers. Killer Mike...holding it down for those that remember a little click by the name of The Dungeon Family and cats like MJG, Three Six Mafia, Scarface...the list goes on. Keeping it crunk, all day every day. -Mr.-

FASHION

"Solid Knit Fedora" by Stussy. Black, ribbed knit, fedora...need I say more? Sometimes a fitted just won't do. -Mr.-

FASHION

"M-65 Jacket" by Head Porter Plus. Japan's HPP has knocked it out the park with this one, I'm talking parking lot windshield...feel me!? An M-65 is an M-65, what separates the leader from the pack is the detailing. The paisley lining and HPP crest separate and elevate this piece to the front lines. -Mr.-

FASHION

"Pink Diamond Tee" by BBC. I'm a big fan of keeping it simple. This graphic is just that. Pink on black...come on now, it gets no better. Hell, you can fu$k with color combination's all day, but seldom does anything compare to pink on black. The only thing questionable about this tee is the price tag - $114 @ Colette, can I get an OUCH! -Mr.-