• Asher Roth
• Big Sean
• Bobby Ray
• Chris Webby
• Curren$y
• Diggy
• Drake
• Fashawn
• J. Cole
• Jay Rock
• Kid Cudi
• Lil B
• Mac Miller
• Mickey Factz
• Mike Posner
• Nicki Minaj
• Nipsey Nu$$le
• Pac Div
• Pill
• Sam Adams
• Stalley
• Soulja Boy
• The Cool Kids
• Waka Flocka
• Wale
• Wiz Khafila
1.Chris Webby - 'The Underclassmen'
2.Sam Adams - "I Got 'Em Like"
3.The Cool Kids - 'Tacklebox'
4.Lil B Sucker Punched During Interview
5.The Cool Kids Confirm Name Change
Sunday, May 31, 2009
News?:The New "PSP Go"
Sony presents its latest version of their gaming handheld - the PSP Go. It is not just a small update, but a completely new device, now sporting a slide-out mechanism, hiding the controls of the gaming console beneath the screen. The Playstation Portable Go! comes with a 3.8″ screen, 16 gigabyte of memory, Bluetooth, a 43% loss in weight and it comes without the UMD drive. All games and movies can be directly charged onto the flash memory of the device, via the PSN Store.
Okay so the Friday Polls haven't been going on as frequently as planned. I couldn't wait in till next Friday to put up this poll since it's pretty important. So it's a Sunday Poll.Wewwwwwww.
Okay now that the name change is out of the way lets get to the real point. I'm getting a new layout for the site thanks to GCKF and I was thinking, why don't I just drop the .blogspot from the name and purchase a new domain. Then this would be an actual site and not a blogger blog site.
So the two main choices I had were AboveTheHype.Com and BeyondTheHype.Com. Both of those names were taken(even though they aren't real sites) so I threw in a hyphen in between each word. Would that bother you to have to put in one of these - while typing? Do you have any site name ideas?Let me know.Take the poll to the side and leave a comment in the comment section on the result page of the poll.
Also this is going to cost money and since no one wants to donate to the cause, the least all of you could do is click on the ad multiple times everyday. I literally get about 6-10 cents for every click, and have under 5 dollars from the whole time this site has been going!. Its gonna take a lot of clicks but just clickclickclick away!
Click on that ad up there a few times!!! Each click means a few cents to the new DV88site fund!Thanks!
Obey Clothing and 530Medialab got together recently to scheme on our like minded influences. The outcome is a limited edition T-Shirt based on the 80’s skate scene here in Southern California with a nod to the Cramps via lustrous green ink. They will go on sale on our online store this Saturday (5/30 get it).
More detailed images of the Obey x 530Medialab T-Shirt bellow.
Hey sorry for the lack of posts the past few days,I have been working on a new layout and possibly a whole new website with GoCoolKidsFansite. I might change the name up and get a whole new site but most of my choices are already taken. Here is my two favorite options. I needed to hyphen them because they were already taken...
Above-The-Hype.Com Beyond-The-Hype.Com
Which one do you like better? Have any other ideas? Tell me,leave a comment.
RubyHornet sent over a new/old song from Naledge. And the quote below will explain what new/old represents:
There really is no story to the song… I mean it’s old…It’s definitely from the Rawkus days. We just knew we couldn’t clear the sample, so it never was really considered a real option…At the time it was recorded, the sample thing and speeding up vocals to sound like chipmunks was pretty innovative….lol…This cat BIRD! who was an intern at Sony gave the beat to John Monopoly while we were in a meeting in NYC…He in turn gave it to me….I always liked the song so I figured why not let people hear it…This was going to be on Chicago Picasso, but the same problem came up with regards to the sample. This was also one of RTC’s favorites from the Picasso project.
Fashion: Common Projects x Moscot Originals | Type 001
Now you can be cool,like everyone else!
“The flat black frames have a hefty look but are surprisingly light, with a hint of enamel at the temple where the metal accent would be on a traditional Wayfarer. (The frames are loosely based on the classic shape.) The trademark CP gold lettering is here too, but hidden inside the arms, lending the glasses an anonymous, effortless cool.” Via Men.style.
The sunglasses will be released in July at Moscot stores and go for 285 USD.
Washington-D.C. based blog iLLVibes had the fortunate opportunity to interview Pittsburgh-based rapper Wiz Khalifa, who’s coming off the release of his latest project, The Flight School. With several mixtapes and a debut album already under his belt, Wiz speaks on his rise to fame, including how he balances his commercial success with his desire to connect with his fans through such mediums as youtube and Twitter. (2DB)
Here's a Mikkey x No ID collabo that will not appear on Chicago: The Photo Album, or The Last Shall Be First. So where the hell is it gonna be? I guess this ones just for the interwebs. Check it out,its super dope!
Here is the newest colorway of the Supra TK Society high top sneaker. After previous releases in purple, black and red, it now comes in a new grey patent leather colorway.
The entire upper comes in the patent leather, the sole in clean white. It is now available from Limited EDT.
Detailed images of the grey patent colorway Supra TK Society bellow.
Which colorway so far do you like the best? Leave on in the comment section bellow.
Nike decided to use The Cool Kids’ A Little Bit Cooler (off the Bake Sale EP) in one of their Internet shorts.Supposedly these are airing on television but I haven't seen any of them yet.
Could you imagine if Lebron and Kobe meet up in the finals? The world will explode.
You think the Lakers and the Cavs will make it to the finals? Leave one.
The upcoming 686 Snaggletooth II jacket,will be released later this year, which is a follow up to last year’s Snaggletooth jacket.Snaggletooth II features Snaggletooth’s loko bro Patchwork Tooth who is said to insanely jealous of his brother. Why would homie be jealous? Other than the fact that he’s only got one eye, he seems good, he even got a pair of New Balance’s!
That's all the info I got for you for now,but how dope is this jacket! Sheeiiittt!
Take a look at that link up there for last years jacket and tell me which one you like better,last years or this years. Leave your response in the comment section of this post.
Everyone is goin' nuts on the 'Nets about this but honestly I don't even see the big deal.
She wanted to battle and then she took a cheap shot at dude.
Anyone can get swung on especially when you don't expect it. If anything, if I was Chuck I would have made sure I left with the footage. Or give everyone a heads up that it was coming before we saw it. Wonder what happened after?
Art: Takashi Murakami’s "The Emergence of God at the Reversal of Fate"
Five years in the making, Takashi Murakami will reveal “The Emergence of God at the Reversal of Fate” large scale piece officially in Venice on June 6th.
No that is not censored for your computer screens,the entire piece features a blur effect, which is definitely dope.
Have another look at Takashi Murakami’s “The Emergence of God at the Reversal of Fate” bellow.
Drake performing "Say What's Real" during a concert at the University of Delaware. He also performed a few other tracks; Successful, Brand New, Best I Ever Had & Every Girl.
Sneakers: DC Life Summer 2009 "High Life On The Riviera" | Volcano "Stripes"
From the DC Life Summer 2009 “High Life On The Riviera” Collection comes this new Volcano. A fresh white upper with multicolor stripes. A classic design re-interpreted, giving the Volcano from DC a summer feel.
Take another look at the DC Life Volcano “Stripes” bellow.
Wow! How dope is this! Who would of ever thought that the very classy Lacoste company would churn out a shirt like this? When I think Lacoste all I think of is those plain collard shirts with the little alligator logos.
The usual very low profile crocodile takes a more prominent position in the collaboration with artist Andrea Crews.
The t-shirts will be available in July from selected Lacoste boutiques and Jeffrey New York.
Nooka and Supremebeing have come together to create a vibrant new collaboration. This model includes the fun streetwear aesthetic with the Nooka Zot-style face.
The Supremebeing logo is printed on a polyurethane band and aluminum case in a bold pink, yellow, and blue.
Only 200 pieces will be released this month!(HSBY)
Sneakers: Nike Air Trainer 3 LE | White/Grey/Orange
Another not too flashy colorway of the Nike Air Trainer 3 LE will be released in the near future.
The sneaker comes in a white/grey/orange colorway with most of the white leather being perforated. The grey panels around the laces feature a pattern, and the orange pops off nicely.
Overall the sneaker still keeps a clean look and is perfect for the summer.
Atmos will be releasing the Nike Air Trainer 3 on May 30th.
KRS-One & Buckshot’s debut song Robot (available on iTunes) used here in the official trailer for the movie Terminator Salvation in theaters everywhere today. KRS-One & Buckshot’s Survival Skills album in stores August 25th on Duck Down Records!
Damn KRS 1 is still getting it,thats what I like to see!
Sports: Game 7: Celtics Vs. Orlando:Final Score: Celtics 82-Orlando 101
Game 7: Celtics Vs. Orlando End of first half: Celtics 38-Orlando 45 End of third quarter: Celtics 61-Orlando 66 Final Score: Celtics 82-Orlando 101
Sunday's Game 7 against Orlando represents the Celtics' 40th postseason game since April 2008. That's another half season in a little more than a calendar year.
Experience says the Celtics are gonna take this one,what do you think?
A 21-year-old man was shot in the buttocks outside the downtown House of Blues after a hip-hop show. That shooting happened just before 4 a.m., as more than 1,000 people were leaving the concert venue at 329 N. Dearborn. A show by hip-hop acts Drake and Sly Polaroid began at 11:30 p.m. Friday. The victim was involved in an "altercation" with someone who displayed a handgun, then shot the man and fled, said Chicago Police spokesman John Mirabelli. The victim, who was not identified, was listed in stable condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Detectives are investigating the case, and no one was in custody as of Saturday evening, police said.
Track: Charles Hamilton - Tears of Fire f. Crooked I
In an attempt to renovate his MySpace, Charles dropped off his collaboration with Crooked I; off This Perfect Life dropping June 23rd (for free?).
Posts coming on timeouts! Oh yeah I take back my upset prediction for the Rockets to take game 7. Oh well, Kobe vs. Lebron? I can see it. Who doesn't wanna see it?
Sports:Game 7: Lakers Vs. Rockets:Final Score:Lakers 89-Rockets 70
Lakers Vs. Rockets:Game 7: End of first half:Lakers 51-Rockets 31 End of third quarter:Lakers 69-Rockets 5 Final Score:Lakers 89-Rockets 70
The series is all tied up and it heads back to Los Angeles,The Staple Center.The Lakers are 41-6 at Staples Center in the regular season and postseason this year. In the history of Game 7s in the Playoffs, the home team has won 81 of 101.
Who cares though,anything can happen.
The game tips off at 12:30 P.M pacific time. Who are you taking?
Sports on DopeBlog88..WTF?! Well yeah sports posts have officially came to DopeBlog88.
Ill keep you up on big sports current events and some big games, primarily the NBA and the NFL. Don't worry I wont be posting every single score up here or anything like that. Sp0rtz 1z D0p3 r1t3 d03?! (Just kidding!)
Anyway back to the post,here is a few clips from Spike Lee's Kobe Bryant Documentary "Kobe:Doin' Work" which premieres Tonight at 8 EST.
I'm actually watching it right now,its pretty wack I am not gonna lie.
Who do you think is gonna take game 7 and the series? Rockets or Lakers? I'm going with UPSET ALERT...the Rockets.
What sports stuff would you like to see up here? Whats your favorite sport/team?
Leave one about the above mentioned stuuuuuf.wewwwwww.
Vans just keeps pumping out the callabos. Is it just me or do they have more Half-Cab colorways than for any other shoe they have.
They have just announced a new triple pack of collaborative Half Cabs together with the boutiques Huf, DQM and Kicks Hi.
The DQM Half Cab comes in black/blue plaid, the Huf Half Cab comes in red exotic leather and the Kicks/Hi Half Cab feature a black suede/black mesh upper.
Look out for a release soon.
If you could get one pair,which colorway would you take from the three above?
Bobby Ray,known as B.O.B will be the newest edition to the "Reebok Classic Remix" collection. This consists of a remix of a classic song as long as a pair of signature Reebok Kicks.
Kidz In The Hall were the first with their remix of "I Got It Made" by Special Ed,while Kid Sister was the second with her remix of "Ill House You" by the Jungle Brothers.
Search both of those in the search bar to the side to give them a listen if you haven't already.
Here's the official press release...
"On May 21st, Bobby Ray (Rebel Rock/Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records) will be the third artist in the series to re-interpret a classic song, which will be announced on May 21st. The new track will be available for download exclusively to customers who purchase styles from the Reebok Classic Remix collection, at Foot Locker stores nationwide."
Lots of new Nike sneakers have released as part of their Summer 2009 Collection. Available now are new colorways of the Big Nike Hi, several Big Nike Low’s, several Blazer Hi’s, new Air Max’s, the Jordan 1 Hi in canvas and suede make-ups, Jordan 1 Hi and Lo with green polka dots, a new Air Structure Triax and the Air Tech Challenge Hybrid in the black colorway. You will have a hard time choosing your favorites. All these new styles are now available from Proper.
