4Lives/4Vibes

One of Jacksons Final Rehearsals

2009-07-02T16:47:00.000-07:00

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R.I.P The Greatest

2009-07-02T16:42:00.001-07:00

I like it

2009-07-02T16:41:00.001-07:00

What Drake Has to Say about The Video and Bet Awards and etc....

2009-07-02T16:36:00.000-07:00

Complex: Everyone’s been waiting on this video. Can you take us through the making of it?
Drake: Yeah. The video is directed by Kanye West. Basically we decided, as opposed to taking ourselves super serious, we just wanted to have some fun with it. Myself, being a young man, a young single man at that, I kind of wanted to be real about the way I function with women at this current point in my life. Which is, I don’t have one woman that I call my girl. There’s different girls in my life that play different roles and I see at different times, but collectively they kind of make up the roster of happiness for me [Laughs].

Complex: Understandable. So what’s the concept?

Drake: The concept of the video is, I’m a coach at a high school and the girls of my life are all on my high school basketball team. Throughout the video you see us prepping for this big championship game, and my team ends up losing. You see the looks on their faces at the end of the video, but the moral of the story, I guess, is win or lose, you can still be the best to somebody. When women see the video and see all the breast and ass, hopefully they don’t take offense. Hopefully they see the real meaning.

Complex: Well, now they’ll know.

Drake: [Laughs.] Now they’ll know.

Complex: Kanye is known as kind of a control freak. How was it working with him on set with him directing?

Drake: Me and Kanye have a great eye to eye. I can’t speak for anybody else, but I would give Kanye the utmost credit for actually being one of the most understanding creative people that I have worked with. I think me and Kanye have mutual respect for each another and I listen to what he has to say regardless, ’cause I trust him. I don’t really fight his suggestions [Laughs.] But he was great. It was a long day and I just thank him for dedicating the time he dedicated. He was great.

Complex: Speaking of basketball, you tore your ACL playing basketball, right?

Drake: Yes sir. It was intense casual, I guess [Laughs]. It was just a regular pick up game and I just took the wrong step.

Complex: Damn, that’s horrible. At the BET Awards this past Sunday, everyone was shocked to see you sitting on a stool. Did you ever think to yourself, Maybe I shouldn’t perform?

Drake: That, actually—to be honest—was a terrible idea that I’ll never do to myself again. [Laughs] But I was being pressed from different areas to perform, and I think what really happened at the BET Awards is with the passing of Mike, the climate really changed, as far as the award show goes. I don’t think it called for us to perform “Every Girl” and “Always Strapped,” and I think it was an award show filled with tributes and music and these genuine heartfelt speeches. And to sort of climax out of a very tongue-in-cheek point, and then people misconstruing Wayne’s daughters and her friends coming out on stage…

Complex: Yeah, it really was an awkward moment.

Drake: Yeah, it was just timed very poorly and it definitely wasn’t planned like that, but with that being said, it is what is. I believe in Wayne and myself and it’s nothing we can’t bounce back from. To anyone who was offended, my personal apologies, it wasn’t intended to offend anybody.

Complex: Watching it at home, the BET Awards seemed to be a mess. Did it seem that way in person?

Drake: Well, I can only speak for my portion of it. I had asked for something very specific for my performance and none of those were met, as far as production value, so…

Complex: That’s BET for you…

Drake: I understood my situation, as far as sitting in one place, and figured there was a way to make it interesting. But when I looked around and noticed that none of that was going on [laughs], I kind of just realized that it was going to be a loss for me. But at the end of the day, it is what it is.

Complex: How did you feel when you heard Mike passed?

Drake : Shocking. Because Michael is just one of those people that you just kind of expect to always be there—he’s Michael Jackson. He’s like one of those guys you never think about…

Complex: …as a real person?

Drake: Yeah. I just never thought Mike could die. And it’s tragic. I know before this tour, a lot of people never had the opportunity to see Mike perform. It’s unfortunate and I always find it interesting to see when people pass away and people find this new found love for the person

Complex: Yeah, a lot of people were saying if Mike never passed, a lot of the comedians would have still gone on making jokes and what not.

Drake: Yeah, you know it’s just…it’s a very interesting thing when somebody passes away and people sort of…the world loves Michael Jackson, I just think that there are certain people who use it as an opportunity to talk more. With that being said, I always appreciated what Mike did and my condolences go out to Mike’s family.

Complex: For real. Going back to your music, “Best I Ever Had” jumped to #3 on the Billboard charts. And then you announced yesterday that you signed your deal with Universal…

Drake: Nah…I definitely want to clear this up, I didn’t sign to Universal. I’m actually signed to… a lot of people were telling me, “Oh, you should do it independent.” I’m actually 100% independent. I signed to Cortez Bryant and G. Roberson, my managers, so I signed a joint venture between Aspire Music Group, which is them, and Young Money. So the only part that Universal plays is P&D [pressing and distribution]. I’m not a Universal artist. I’m signed to myself.

Complex: What does Young Money bring to the table?

Drake: Since the beginning of this, Lil’ Wayne has always put himself out there on behalf of me, from spitting my verse at the VMAs, to jumping on the songs that I needed him on and always promoting me. Right now it’s more about building up Young Money, as opposed to what Young Money brings to the table at this point. Obviously, what Young Money brings to the table is Lil’ Wayne. He’s a powerhouse and I felt it was only fair to stay loyal. I thought it was only fair for him to get that look and I wanted the YM logo on the album and to make sure that he knows that I don’t take what he did for me for granted.

Complex: You were entertaining other offers from Atlantic and Interscope, right?

Drake: I can definitely say that I wanted to be over at Interscope for a while, but it wouldn’t allow me to work with Wayne the way that I wanted to work with Wayne. I had to make a sacrifice. But with that being said, if we sell some records and people actually see how the record deal breaks down… Somebody told me they saw my deal the other day and they said it was one of the worst record deals in history [for] the label. That’s a good thing for me. I own everything, I have 100% creative control, I own all my masters, everything. I’m blessed to be in that situation. If we sell some records, I think we’ll just add to the historic pace that this has been going at.

Complex: There was a feeling that if you didn’t sign to a major label, that would signal the demise of the record industry.

Drake: I think that it all depends on the success on the project. I can have this conversation with you and tell you the impact I think it may have, especially when the details of the deal get out. But it’s all dependent on what I do. I first have to make the right album that will sell some records. With that being said, I definitely think it could cause a bit of a shift if we find a way to sell a million records.

Complex: What made you want to strive to stay independent?

Drake: Since I started, I’ve always been giving my music away for free…I’ve always kind of done it for the people, you know? So I just want them to still have some attachment to this project. I don’t want to lose my fans completely because they support me in a way that’s more than just listening to my music. They support me like we’re friends. They support me like they have emotions invested in it. So I want there to be a challenge to it, so when it drops, they’re looking at the numbers, they’re maybe even clicking it twice on iTunes just to prove a point. I want it to be fun, man. This shit is just not exciting if it’s so straight forward like, “I’m putting a record out, go to the store and buy it” and there’s so many people behind it, it has nothing to do with me. You know? It’s like, fuck it, let’s just have fun, let’s see if we can shake up the world, let’s see if we can fuck with the system. I just figure it’d make it more interesting on the album day.

Complex: There were rumors of a $4 million bonus…

Drake: [Laughs] Where is it? Tell me where it is, I’ll go pick it up right now. I got some money. I got a little money. I’ll be alright for a couple months.

Complex: Lately there have been a couple videos on World Star Hip-Hop showing you in your Degrassi days. It doesn’t seem like your past bothers you in any regard…

Drake: I think World Star Hip-Hop thinks it bothers me. There was a time in my life when I really lashed out against World Star Hip-Hop. And it wasn’t World Star Hip-Hop the site, ’cause I’m not gonna pretend like I don’t go there every day. It was just the way people look at World Star Hip-Hop as an outlet for them to talk about shit. There are artists that I feel could be doing a lot better for themselves that go on there and kill their own careers by just talking too much, and I think that they took that personally and now all they do is air Degrassi clips of me and potential things that could embarrass me. But with me, man…the great thing about me being me in this game is that I’ve been so honest up until this point, I really have nothing to hide, I don’t fear any clip, you know? It’s out there already, everyone knows that’s my story. At the end of the day, it’s part of me, it’s my stepping stone. I’m proud of every moment thus far.

Disappointment But yall know I love well the video shows alot of ha

2009-07-02T16:34:00.000-07:00

Drake "Best I Ever Had"

CAN'T WAIT

2009-07-02T16:31:00.000-07:00

The Good Life Aka The Life I strive for

2009-07-02T16:25:00.000-07:00

We'll Never Forget You, Rest In Peace

2009-06-26T14:03:00.000-07:00

Thank you, we love you, and we'll miss you. You were the third CD I ever bought myself, and you're still one my greatest inspirations and heroes. Rest In Peace Michael Jackson.

2009-05-27T14:37:00.000-07:00

What Mario would look like if he was real...
LoL Mario Party HI-DEFINITION on yo ass!!....for ps3

Music: MR. HUDSON - There Will Be Tears

2009-04-09T22:51:00.000-07:00

Just dropping in some G.O.O.D. music..

MR HUDSON "There Will Be Tears" Directed by: NABIL from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

2009-03-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

NUTZ ALL OVER THE WORLD BEING LOCKED DOWN..... SOON

Music Video in the process.

New Music 'Bout To Be Posted

2009-03-30T14:14:00.000-07:00

Girls Editions.... Red/Platinum/Blizzack

URR YEEZY"S

1st Generation....................... Signature KAnye.
THESE GO HARDER &BETTER & FASTER..... & stronger

UniQue WILL be the first with these on the block so if you see us...holla LOL

Damn Shame,,,&

2009-03-22T14:22:00.000-07:00

2009-03-22T14:13:00.001-07:00

YOU WANNA KNOW WHAT I HATE............................................

Academic ineligibility.

And cold nacho cheese yo...

&&&&&&&&&&&im out like that

THESE ARE TOO ILLY !! Air Jordan 1 (I) Retro High Blue Sapphire / Neon Turquoise White

2009-02-05T19:31:00.000-08:00

via: KanYeUniverseCity

Here we have an all Sapphire blue color scheme. They feature a full patent leather construction along with a classic white midsole and black tongue. They will be released on March 14th, 2009.

Update: Disappearance

2009-01-29T18:30:00.000-08:00

haha

All of us got hella lazy ever since school started back, sorry for that

Music coming soon

Kid Cudi & Ryan Leslie in Studio

2009-01-17T20:13:00.000-08:00

As a musician, one of my favorite things to do is watch other artists at work. I don't know what it is, but everytime I see someone else passionate 'bout their own works, I'm more inspired to do more to my own shit. Here's Ryan Leslie and Kid Cudi, two musicians I admire, in the studio together workin' up at hit:

via: Ryan Leslie

"I’d been hearing about Kid Cudi for a while from my staff, and finally saw him in concert opening for Wale. He had the crowd going and his producer/rep Emile ran into me backstage. I knew his other rep Plain Pat from a prior session I’d done with Kanye West for Cassie. I respect the music and the hustle and had a good time in studio making this record. Besides Cudi, Emile, and Pat, you can see Dot (who produced “Day ‘N’ Night”) vibing with us in this clip:"

Ryan Leslie Session w/Kid Cudi from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Too Much

2009-01-13T21:21:00.000-08:00

Shit to do.. for all of us,

we'll be back to tha posts as soon as everything's on point again

- Pree

MacBook Wheel

2009-01-11T16:31:00.000-08:00

haha!

Apple's new break through in the human interface space is the MacBook Wheel -- just amazing (the news as introduced on ONN -- Onion Network News)

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

2009 APC Spring-Summer Collection

2009-01-10T20:21:00.000-08:00

New Jawnz...

2009-01-07T20:16:00.000-08:00

Ah, finally, some designer denim! The APC New Cure. As advised I sized down 1 (originally thought of sizing down 2, but my waist size fluctuates) for the slimmer look. Denim quality is fire... Give it a few weeks of wear and the knee bulges will be gone hopefully.

I'll keep "evolution" posts going every month. Stay posted, all of us have been busy but we'll get 4L4V back on the move soon!

Music: T-PAIN - Freeze (feat. Chris Brown)

2009-01-04T04:26:00.001-08:00

via: Mr. World Premiere

I've anticipated this video for a while now, but.. pretty disappointing in my opinion

NO HOMO 4 NO REASON

2009-01-02T19:36:00.000-08:00

haha

stop it

Happy New Year!!

2009-01-01T16:22:00.000-08:00

There goes another year! Only three more until we all face armageddon! Everyone grab their zombie repellent spray and Bape Hazmat suits!

I hope everyone's New Year's Eve was full of face sucking at the ball drop and excessive intoxication! Mine wasn't :( but it was spent with great friends and it still was fun, so I couldn't ask for much.

08's been a decent year. But I have a feeling 09' will be a lot better. ~*~NeW yEaR nEw Me yA fEeL mE~*~ I'm gonna be fucking 17 this year!!

As far as New Year's Resolutions go I've got

actually do science fair
get better grades (FREALS)
get a job
FINALLY get my permit/license
hoping to find a breezy I can be steady with (ladies get at me!)
knock down my body fat % and drop my weight to a good 148
get my denim gamez up
hang out with Tino haha

I truly hope everyone has a great year. Stick to friends and family and try not to be so materialistic everyone! I know there's a lot of cool shit to get (especially in upcoming posts) but we're in a recession! Stop washing your jeans and turn off the lights when you don't need them!

Since 4L4V gets off winter break this Monday(which I'm REALLY pissed about, I was certain we had another week), expect to see a lot more posts again. Please subscribe!!

-Julius

Where is 4L4V?

2008-12-26T19:15:00.000-08:00

It's the holidays bitch.

Music: BRUTHA - I Can't Hear the Music (feat. Fabolous)

2008-12-24T16:00:00.001-08:00

Kinda late, but this is definitely good music ya digg

Brutha's self-titled debut album came out yesterday, stuff your stockings up!

NIKE ID | NIKE AIR MAX 90 x VINTI ANDREWS PIT BULL DOGS

2008-12-23T16:12:00.000-08:00

via: hypebeast

Vinti Andrews’ customization skills are to put use once again on two different Nike-themed dogs. A life-size pit bull was created thanks to the help of the NIKEiD Studio in London and features a number of different Dunk colorways to create a menacing Dunk Dog. The other one features another pit bull comprised of various colorful Air Max 90s including the CMYK, Carnival and King of the Mountain models.

Black Scale x Major D.C

2008-12-23T10:40:00.000-08:00

What's good fam. Just realized how long I haven't posted when I got an email from Pree asking where my posts been.It's the holidays son gimme a break! I'll get in a post-frenzy again soon though.

Anyways this is the newest of Black Scale's collabo with Major D.C. Dropped already I think, email me at julayus2.2@hotmail.com if you'd like more info where to order it.

VENT: I Can't Wait

2008-12-23T01:07:00.000-08:00

'til I'm outta this house, real talk..

I can't stand nobody here; just counting the days 'til I'm back in Texas

Update - K. Rich

2008-12-22T21:54:00.000-08:00

So I was up in studio, me and my drank( Cran-Apple Juice)... Worked on this song; "Bedroom Boom" is about to be so hot, gotta smash to it.. Your boy sees the the light now so, now its dancing and music, bro. Next blog is either a video of me rapping, or dancing, so get ready..

Picture: It's me putting my foot in dat door of the game, and it aint never leaving.. It's too big to pick up haha

X-Men Origins: Wolverine TRAILER

2008-12-20T16:50:00.001-08:00

X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE SD

Why are they ruining one of my favorite comic book characters?

This movie looks flippin' wack, and they should really stop it.. nothing about it is accurate, and Sabretooth look like a bitch, he supposed to look scary.. GAAAGGHH!

Holiday Shopping..

2008-12-18T18:51:00.001-08:00

So Christmas is literally in a week. And I KNOW some of you haven't gotten your friends some presents. Well I thought I'd spread the holiday spirit and help you all out with buying a gift.

Karmaloop's selection in urban fashion is pretty much unmatched online. Although excluding more high-end and exclusive brands. And they are having HUGE discounts and sales just for the holidays. Even without a coupon or rep code they offer free shipping & guaranteed to ship before December 25. And I have most if not all the holiday rep codes.

So let me just get to the point. Sign up at Karmaloop to order from there. It's easy as entering your email and creating a password. Then add everything you want to your cart, and at checkout, enter these coupon codes:

DY27970
(20% off whole purchase)

NUTMEG
(25% off whole purchase)

YULE
(30% off whole purchase)

STORMY
(30% off whole purchase)

SANTA
(40% off whole purchase, best coupon code)

Happy holidays to everyone! No matter what present you get remember what's most important, FAMILY

More NERD

2008-12-17T23:00:00.000-08:00

Lapdance by N*E*R*D

Watched this video yesterday from lurking HB randomly. Just thought I'd give some of NERD nostalgia.

Isn't it funny how Pharrell looks older here than how he does now? What's even funnier is that pharrell looks EXACTLY how my dad did in his young adult days. Not even exaggerating. I'd post some comparison pictures but i'm exhausted mothafucka!

Music: N.E.R.D. - Sooner or Later

2008-12-16T22:29:00.000-08:00

Video for N.E.R.D. "Sooner Or Later" off of Seeing Sounds in stores now

This video's got a real smart concept; makes perfect sense with the song.

Second day of finals tomororw...

2008-12-15T22:16:00.000-08:00

FUCK.

history AND anatomy. i'd rather get kicked in the balls by a 1 legged midget.

an all nighter of studying couldn't get me a B in the anatomy final. fuck anatomy man you can study these nuts.

as for lawhon's... i pretty much got it down (NO CORN)

i'm just gonna spinkick lawhon and ms.
lewis

anyways out like trout.
a brown one

666
love always
sincerely

HAHAHA! WATCH THIS!

2008-12-14T21:01:00.000-08:00

THIS WAS ON SNL A WHILE BACK, HILARIOUS AS FUCK!

The Lonely Island - Jizz In My Pants

The Lonely Island is Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone.

Video features guest appearances by Molly Sims, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Justin Timberlake.

The eraser memory USB

2008-12-14T15:39:00.000-08:00

Design by Studioroom906. The USB flash drive is covered with rubber eraser.

Source: Trend Land

Nikon D700 DSLR Cake

2008-12-13T22:22:00.000-08:00

via: toxel

Something about this doesn't seem appetizing

Great work from HB fam

2008-12-11T18:22:00.001-08:00

This is a piece of work I stumbled upon lurking Hypebeast's art forum. Original by Lochness, one of hypebeast's favored mods. Name of work unknown. Ink on paper/canvas

Source: Hypebeast

Just Been Thinking..

2008-12-10T22:40:00.000-08:00

It's crazy that almost everybody I know is faker than tha white Michael Jackson..

who's real?

So dope... Zachariah Johnsen

2008-12-10T19:51:00.000-08:00

Zachariah Johnsen, is a young artist who specializes in watercolor, pen & ink, and mixed media works on paper. He will be showcasing in LA at Thinkspace Gallery . The show opens February 8th, 2008. I’ll be there !! zenvironments.com

Source: Trend Land

Music: MARIAH CAREY - Fantasy (1995)

2008-12-09T22:56:00.000-08:00

It's non-homosexual. This shit's almost as old as me... gah, Mariah, fuck Nick, lemme get next!

'The Three Graces' by NOX

2008-12-08T17:58:00.000-08:00

a view of 'the three graces' from the khor dubai wharfage where they are located

historically in art, the three graces have been viewed as a symbol of lasting unity, each grace displaying
a relaxed posture, and forming a group of sisters or friends and representing joy, beauty and charm.
related in form and gesture, the three create a synergy. invited for a competition, NOX | lars spuybroek has
designed a family of towers called 'the three graces' in dubai which follow very similar dynamics to that of the
art history beauties. the project is currently in progress and sees the towers being interconnected by a footbridge.
this bridge will reduce footprints on the peers and increase the symbolism of unity and will make the towers
appear as a gate to the harbor on which it is situated.

inspired by the famous example of the firth-of-forth bridge in scotland, 1882, the three towers are constructed
from one load-bearing skin which is geometrically based on small oceanic creatures called 'radiolaria'.
one meter behind the skin, there is a glass-mulliion (which is a structural element dividing adjacent windows
of a built structure) and spans from floor to floor between the skins the towers' climates can be regulated
by a mixture of both natural and artificial ventilation.

a close look at the cell-like skin which connects all three of the towers

the towers are all connected by a bridge which runs over the water

a look at the interior of the towers

Music: UNIQUE - Nutz Lockdown

2008-12-07T21:04:00.000-08:00

Presenting: UNIQUE - Nutz Lockdown

4L4V's own Anthony (Day-Day) and Shanzyan (Pree) is Unique. We made this parody just to give you guys a little taste in our humor. Our original music is processing, and coming soon to a speaker near you.

Click here to listen/download "Unique - Nutz Lockdown."

Unfortunately, the Louis Vuitton Don passed up on this track as a bonus for 808s & Heartbreak.

ONCE AGAIN...

2008-12-06T20:56:00.001-08:00

PACQUIAO WON!!! It's times like this that make me proud to be Filipino.

After 7 rounds of Manny straight merkin' DLH, Oscar forfeits before the 8th starts. Manny dominated every round leaving DLH bludgeoned.

Honestly, I thought DLH's move was pretty bitchmade. I can think of how DLH fans feel. I picture it being like it was for Lakers fans last playoff game. LET DOWN. I don't know why people are saying "good fight", DLH was barely even throwing any fists!!! His face was like a magnet for fists!

Although I have to give him respect for not making up an excuse for losing, giving Pac his respect, and for not knocking down (although he would've been 8th round!). And I understand that DLH is not in his prime years; he's gotten old. If there were a time machine I'm sure boxing fans of all would like to see these two fight in their prime. Now THAT would be a good match that everyone seems to be talking about.

Thus leaves another outstanding fight for Manny Pacquiao. His history of defeating Mexico's best boxers even dubbed him "Mexicutioner" by the media. And as Oscar de la Hoya being Mexico's best, there are no more current opponents in line for Manny... Or is there?!

2008-12-06T16:16:00.000-08:00

About 4 more hours from now until one of the biggest professional boxing matches. Manny Pacquiao vs. Oscar de la Hoya. It's going to be a battle between strength, speed and stamina.

Details: Boxers' attributes

OSCAR DE LA HOYA

Record:

(30 KO), 5 losses.

Age: 35

Height: 179cm

Reach: 185cm

Stance: orthodox

MANNY PACQUIAO 52 fights, 47 wins

Record:

(35 KO), 3 losses, 2 draws.

Age: 29

Height: 169cm

Reach: 170cm

Stance: southpaw

My favor goes for the Pacman, not just for probably the only ounce of Filipino pride i have but because Manny is probably the fastest pound for pound boxer right now. His stamina is untouched and looking at his last matches, so is he. He destroyed all his past opponents and with all due respect I expect the same for DLH.

No doubt this will be his best fight yet. For the year's most anticipated match (for me), it better be.

Nike SB 2008 December Official Releases

2008-12-06T14:31:00.001-08:00

"The Nike SB camp saved some of their better releases for last, offering a look at what the final month of 2008 has in store."

Source: HypeBeast

No, I disagree. These aren't anything spectacular.

Desert vs. Vasquez

2008-12-05T22:28:00.000-08:00

Terrence Wells bucketing 1 of the 67

Desert High School's impressive first [pre-season] game against Vasquez High School ended on a solid 67-31 [not confirmed].

The game was quite entertaining. Highlights include Stephen Ford's clean steal & fastbreak, Mr. Jefferson dancing (video coming soon), and last but DEFINITELY not least, Terrence Wells' MONSTER dunk on one of Vasquez's innocent players.

The game was a good start for the pre-season, and hopefully the same results will become of Desert's future formidable opponents.

Stephen Ford for the jumpshot

Giovanni aka "G-Money" for the jumpshot

Desert & Vasquez round up for a potential rebound

Calvin Tretasco looking for an open pass

Fellas, Need a Boost with the Ladies?

2008-12-05T22:17:00.000-08:00

G-Game just not on point lately? Outfits that have the cost of a 5 year old car just not getting females' attention? Well, luckily Julius has your back.

See, I was going to keep this a secret, but I found out myself the magic of this cologne, David Beckham: Signature. After all, the scent of a man can sometimes make or break him. The cologne definitely smells great, very distinct, subtly sweet, yet delivering the statement "I am a Man".

And I have experienced first hand of how much it works. I won't get into detail but the girls will LOVE it.

Do yourself a favor and upgrade your Tag, Curve, or Hollister Jake cologne game and robocop this for the holidays. You, and of course the breezies, will not be disappointed.

Quick Break..

2008-12-05T22:04:00.000-08:00

So I thought I'd take a quick break off posting those constant topics about fashion and whatnot. Just give you readers a taste of 4L4V's side of serious business.

See this may look like 2 guys clownin' in an ordinary Base Exchange, but it's actually 4L4V's very own Julius and Ant (hard to notice right?) training to come up with new tastes for new posts.

As you can see we're only equipped with state-of-the-art BRG (Battle Royale Gear).

Details:
Julius: Samuel L. Jackson Kangol of Death, Neef robe, and Green X-Mas Edition lightsaber (extra limited)
Ant: Backwards Cowboy Hat of Battlesmack, Braces equipped with laser turretts, Gold Rope of Sir Michael Rocks, Grandpa sweater of Soulja Boy, and Red X-Mas Edition lightsaber (also extra limited)

Please understand that we strive to work hard and deliver you a daily dose of urban culture. If you're a regular please subscribe and/or atleast contact us and let us know what you think of the blog!

Scratch That,

2008-12-04T19:47:00.001-08:00

To celebrate Rolex’s 100th birthday, the Swiss watch company is releasing a lavish update to its most classic timepiece called (drum roll) the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II. Priced around $20K, it features a bigger dial (41mm versus the 38mm the old Day-Date had) and a choice of 18K gold or platinum with matching Super-President bracelet.

Forget Visvim FBT's, get me this and I'll return the favor by giving you the night of your life.

Source: Trend Land

Christmas Present Anyone?

2008-12-04T19:25:00.000-08:00

Reinforce sees the release of three new colorways in Visvim’s popular FBT moccasin design. All three waxed 2-tones share a retail price of ￥30,450 (Approx. $329 USD) coming in a tan/brown, charcoal/black or grey/navy color blocks.

If you hate on these you're just not on my level bitch!

Source: Hypebeast

LOL: MURAKAMI

2008-12-04T19:21:00.001-08:00

Showcasing his free-spirited personality, world renown Japanese artist Takashi Murakami surely had a good time last night at Miami’s Art Basel. Transforming himself into one of his cheery flower characters, Murakami made cosplay enthusiasts proud with a full blown suit including Visvims and green stem tights. Its always nice to see an artist take his work seriously but at the same time be able to poke fun at certain elements of it. More images can be seen after the jump!

Where to cawp Visvim x Murakami Kiefers?

Source: Hypebeast

Music: Jamie Foxx - Just Like Me (feat. T.I.)

2008-12-02T23:33:00.000-08:00

This video's hella funny. I wouldn't mind a girl like this ;) yameaaaan?

This is what a pair of jeans should look like...

2008-12-02T18:17:00.000-08:00

Compliments of kickpush from the hypecrew forum. Best pair of jeans I've seen in the evolution thread in a while.

Denim model: Flathead SE05BSPs
Details: 2 months with 1 soak no wash

Denim care is serious business folks.

Source: "Evolution of jeans" thread

Bedwin 2009 Spring/Summer Collection "Sweet Jane"

2008-12-02T18:06:00.001-08:00

Well respected creative director Masafumi “Bebe” Watanabe previews a finely crafted collection for Bedwin’s upcoming 2009 spring/summer season. The high end street style usually associated with the Japanese label takes a more casual, sophisticated turn without compromising quality and premium construction. Evident throughout the collection are references to American culture. The looks feature feel good contemporary looks highlighted by the brands appreciation for acoustic rock music, translated through the heart of their designs.

Source:Hypebeast

This line and brand is dope! GOTTA have atleast one of their pieces when they drop.

Singing Tips

2008-12-01T21:25:00.000-08:00

Singing is a talent that some people are born with, but you are able to gain the ability. A lot of people try to sing out their nose and it sounds horrible; if you push it from your diaphragm (Shown Above) it gives you the ability to sing better and when you get good at it, you can change your octaves and be a great singer. I'm just telling a little bit.

Back 2 School yo...

2008-11-30T20:30:00.000-08:00

It's cool though, haha. Workin on gettin a collab with Dyme-A-Duzin...

Myself, I'm tryin' to remix Natasha Bedingfield's "I wanna have your babies", cause yall know she does ha. Pree don't think it's a good idea, (hatin)...

But let me know what yall think, feedback, feedback.

Peace

Long Time Coming

2008-11-30T19:16:00.000-08:00

So this is yo boy Karl, the dark nigga would be the last to join.. such a shame; moment of silence please...

And we're back.. So this is my birthplace, a few years back, 10 or so.. ha I'm just about to talk on about my life.. and why Pree get to interview Boi-1da (Drake's producer) Why ugly niggas always get the hook ups? haha

Yeah.. so yeah, your boy just wanted to let y'all know a little about me.. more coming soon..

Music: THE KILLERS - HUMAN

2008-11-30T14:22:00.000-08:00

Heard this last night watching SNL. THIS SONG IS TOO ILL!!

This is deep... 5th Column

2008-11-29T17:23:00.000-08:00

So I check on Black Scale's blog and find this... It was a good read, very deep. I thought I'd share because some of you of this generation need some schooling...

“If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

- Free Mason

No introduction needed. The 5th Column recalls a séance with Mega of the mighty Black Scale:

These are my opinions and everything stated here are not facts by any means.

I. Balance = We are born and it takes two to raise a child. That’s why it takes two to make one. They work together and find ways to balance this child’s life so the child has a strong upbringing. For this child to succeed and be happy.

II. War = The child grows up and becomes independent, from this he or she finds obstacles that makes life not so easy. They learn own their own and teach themselves about survival.

III. Peace = The gratification of working hard and finding ways to step out of reality. We are our own worst enemy and sometimes we just want to step out of bounds and free ourselves from all the crazy shit that goes on in this lifetime. We find peace with ourselves and sometimes it’s up to us to find it.

IV. Love = Love is not only for the opposite sex. It’s also for the things we simply cherish and enjoy.

V. Hate = HATE. It’s everywhere. It’s what makes the world go round. Without hate life would be boring and there would not be anything to fix. It’s a everyday obstacle we face and we have to accept it. Hate causes harm and it may even lead to death.

The five concepts all lead to balance and without balance life wouldn’t be as great as it is. We all go through these concepts on a daily with ourselves and we find ourselves ruling each concept, if we couldn’t rule each concept than life would be more difficult then it is. Pain is inevitable, Suffering is optional.

Thanks to the 5th Column. Interview on TheSaturnalia and JC himself coming soon.

Source: TheSaturnalia, Black Scale

PHOTOGRAPHY: CEDRIC DELSAUX

2008-11-29T09:26:00.001-08:00

Putting a new twist on the Star Wars theme, award-winning French photographer Cedric Delsaux displays the many popular Star Wars characters in urban settings and areas. While the characters may look real, they are actually model toys superimposed on to the shots of Parisian architecture to create the illusion of realism.

Source: Trend Land

SF!!

2008-11-29T00:37:00.000-08:00

I've been in the bay area for a while and decided to finally post to keep y'all posted about what's up.

So of course we had to hit Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39. Got some clam chowder and a chicken salad sandwich then cruised around the pier and took some shots.

You already know we had to hit up the crazy hats shop..

Fuckin' segway army!!

Anyways, after hanging at the bay for a few hours the rents took me and my brother shopping. Inner city SF is the best.

While we were driving around and a couple shots of the city I notice a dude say "Dawg just get me two tickets!" I look up to find that Nas was playing tonight! Sucks that I didn't go, I had the chance to go with my cousin but we didn't think of it.

Later on I got some good shopping done. H&M is da beessss. Shame I didn't have enough cash to get some CDG shit. SF got some fine breezys too yadadada?! Anyways it's the holidays everyone appreciate and spend time with your family!

So there goes my first post (not counting the intro). I'll have some art, fashion, and music comin' to y'all soon! Happy Holidays and M.O.B fam!!

Music: KANYE WEST

2008-11-28T02:27:00.000-08:00

Kanye West is a ten-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer, and singer.

Honestly, and I say this without any hesitation, Kanye West is the greatest performer of our generation.

I remember when I first got The College Dropout after school one day in 2004, I had no idea who he was. All I remember was his Michael Jackson line in "Slow Jamz," so when I saw his album in the Target store, I had $15 left on the giftcard, I gave it a shot. Who would've thought that the same dude would be one of the world's biggest names? Since The College Dropout, I've followed his shit even 'til now, Kanye West is just straight-up amazing to me. Like, no homo, he's probably the greatest influence and inspiration for my own upcoming music (be on the lookout for that ;) haha).

808s & Heartbreak, his fourth solo album, just came out this past Tuesday. I really thought he became wack when I heard him perform "Love Lockdown" at the '08 VMA's (I still don't like the track), so I had low expectations, but this album truly blew me away. Listening to all his songs, you can tell it's straight from the heart, and just the passion in his music is what makes it so amazing.

Favorite tracks on the album:

Paranoid (feat. Mr. Hudson)
RoboCop
Streetlights
Coldest Winter

Go cop that.

- Pree

THE FIRST POST!... Look at Ant makin' History.

2008-11-27T14:44:00.000-08:00

So...

This is the Origin...I'm at home like a scrub just chillin' right... and all of a sudden i get a text from Pree talkin about, "Check out the new Blog, dawg".

So im here laughin to myself because blog and dawg rhyme, right. So I get past that and Log on and got like seventy Firewalls, and Waterwalls, and Spam blockers,and Cock Blockers Ha... It was like Spy Kids 3-D tryna create my profile. We lost some good men in there, *moment of silence*.................. But Were Here Now Pimpin!!

And by the power invested in us we vow to bring yall Entertainment, Things to Do when your bored, and stuff ya'll can just relate to, kinda like when "Mo' Money Mo' Problems" comes on the radio haha. So show us your support and check 4Lives/4Vibes whenever ya'll can.

P.S. Were just gettin' STARTED!

-4L4V Crew