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Monday, February 28, 2011

New and Exclusive!!!

Never heard of Private Stock, but they’re supposedly a new company. They dropped these off at Shoe Gallery and I think they still have a few left. As of Saturday afternoon, they were in stock at Shoe Gallery and well, that black one is on my radar so I suggest you beat me to it because next time I’m in Downtown I’m gonna try and cop it. If anyone has a website link or more info on Private Stock, hit me up.

Friday, February 25, 2011

SNEAKERS :: Nike LeBron 8 V2 “Entourage”

Another vibrant rendition of the Lebron 8 “V2″ silhouette. This time, its inspired by the poster for the HBO hit show Entourage. The release date for these is March 5th at select retailers. The usual locals should have a couple pairs of these. More details next week.
Nike LeBron 8 V2 “Entourage”
Photo Blue/Black-Tour Yellow
March 5, 2011
$160

Lupe Fiasco Thought About Committing Suicide While Making His Latest Album "To Keep From Killing Someone Else"

Lupe Fiasco has put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into his upcoming 'Lasers' album.

The project was once rejected by his label Atlantic, he tried getting released from the label, fans organized a rally/boycott to get the album put out, now finally, on March 8, it will see the light of day.

There are still some battle scars left on the Chicago rapper, even if you can't see them.

In a recent interview with Details, Lupe talks about contemplating suicide while trying to get this album out. He even raps about it on the song "Beautiful Lasers."

"If you feel like you don't want to be alive, you feel just like I am," he raps.

A lot of his frustration stemmed from the fact Atlantic wanted him him to be something he's not. Trying to force poppy, syrupy records that might be fine for other artists but not Lupe down his throat.

"The creation of Lasers was a very painful, dark, f*cked-up process," he says. Adding that he definitely thought about suicide if only to prevent himself from "from killing somebody else,"

Creatively, Lupe knows his limits and what he's capable of musically even after Atlantic rejected his album initially for not being pop enough, he stayed on course.

"I don't know how to do what Kanye does," he says "I don't have that Midas touch."

He does however have the ability to make great songs that his fans enjoy.