Synesthesia - Later Dude

^as scientifically referenced in Pharrell's linear notes

FINALLY!!!!!

So the new album from N.E.R.D entitled "Seeing Sounds" dropped yesterday, June 10th and I must say it is a solid piece of work. I normally base an album's strength on the total number of songs which are at least decent, if not above average. And this joint definitely delivers. My top four tracks are "Yeah You" "You Know What" "Laugh About It" and "Love Bomb" and of course I love their first two singles "Everybody Nose" and "Spaz." Overall, I feel like this album sounds more like a pharrell album than a N.E.R.D project, but I digress. I'm still a huge fan and can't wait to go see them on their own tour!

Lastly, Pharrell is sexy as hell...

that is all...GO COP!!!

Me, SP, BReezy & Nikki Jean

Over the weekend, my friends and I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Nikki Jean - songwriter, musician and vocalist as part of the Philadelphia based group Nouveau Riche, and also known for her vocals on Lupe's Hip Hop Saved My Life. Nikki came out to do a Meet & Greet at St. Alfred's on Saturday and we chopped it up a bit. She's definitely a dope person with a passion for her art and an infatuation with sneakers like myself. After the meet and greet we headed over to a great Middle Eastern restaurant called Sultan's Market which Nikki hipped us to (weird that I had never tried this place before yet I went to the high school like right around the corner lol). The food was great and I'll definitely be going back there! We enjoyed our time and wish Nikki nothing but the best in all future endeavors!!!

Peep the pics and vid belowzies!

Peace fam, myself and Nikki

British from Colorful Commentary

Miss Shar Prezzy

The yummy Chicken Shawarma, Jerusalem Salad, Pita Bread and the best hummus I've ever had

Check out Nikki Jean on Myspace and Youtube

Flashing Lights!!!

The concert was AMAAAAAAAAZING!!! From beginning to end it was a whirlwind of great music from incredible artists and an awesome atmosphere! Ye' really outdid himself this time! The night started with Lupe's set - his performance was great - with songs like Hip Hop Saved My Life (Check out my Post with Nikki Jean above), Daydreamin' (Sara Green KILT that ish yo!), and Fighters (Matt Santos can saaaaaaaang!). It was fantastic.

(Wack Picture, I know, I took it with my Camera Phone- Cha Sorry!)

Next up was N.E.R.D. and let me just say I am a huge fan!!! I nearly jumped from my seat when they did Rock Star and Everybody Nose. Pharrell is so friggin' sexy OMG *cheeze* lol But what took the cake was when CHRIS BROWN YES I SAID CHRIS BROWN came out and crumped the sh*t outta "Spazz." I was jumping up and down and yelling so much I nearly beat my friend british into a bloody pulp lol lmao!!! (She's recovering just fine by the way lol) The N.E.R.D set was very energy filled and got everyone's adrenaline pumping!

Then ya girl Ri Ri came through and shut it down with some of her jams like "Please Don't Stop The Music" and "Umbrella," and to be honest, it seemed like a majority *ahem* of the crowd came out to see her, which struck me as weird until Ye went on and Everybody lost their Friggin' Minds!!!



Kanyeeezy performed non stop about 18 tracks from all three of his albums - College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation. From GOOD MORNING which I absolutely loved til the very end when he and Lupe BODIED "Touch The Sky"- Their energy was sooo high and it was great to see two phenomenal chi town artists on stage together. The stage set was awesome and the actual flashing lights that shown brightly during his performance of "Flashing Lights" were so beautiful I left my seat to dance in the aisle lol! He did all of my favorites and then some...and made me realize how much I really wanna chase my dreams - and I have a lot of them! He dedication to his craft and how well he has perfected it showed me how much I should put forth a stronger effort in achieving my goals, and also showed me that I can do and have whatever I want in this life if my faith and perseverance are there. Obviously, I enjoyed the show and am sooooo looking forward to that fourth album so we can do this all over again!


Until later, peace fam!!!

My Glow in the Dark Tour Playlist

I'm super pumped that the Glow in the Dark Concert is less than a month away!!! I created a playlist to keep me goin until the big day and I can't wait to see what all the artists have creatively cooked up for the stage! Here are a few joints (no links, just titles...sowwy!) I like from all of the artists on the tour. If you likey (and i'm sure you will) google the mp3 go out and cop their albums ya dig!

Can't Tell Me Nothin'
Rehab
Superstar (feat. Matthew Santos)
Am I High
Everybody Nose
I Gotcha
She Wants to Move
Spaceship
Sell Me Candy
Hi-Definition
Jesus Walks
Hip Hop Saved My Life
The Cool
Flashing Lights
Kick, Push
Daydreamin'
Homecoming
I Wonder
Pressure (feat. Jay-Z)
Umbrella
Don't Stop the Music
Paris, Tokyo
Wonderful Place
Maybe
The Good Life
Bobby James
Chariots of Fire
Gold Watch
The Coolest

Dudes, Kicks, &`Fits: Glow in the Dark Tour Edition

In preparation for what is ultimately going to be the GREATEST CONCERT EVER, I'll be posting frequently all things related to the artists headlining the show, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Rihanna, and N.E.R.D, with special attention to Chi-town's finest! Lately I've been seeing things around the blogsphere showcasing custom items created by some of the world's most talented brands and designers for the artists. Two cool things I saw over at individual sole were a special glow in the dark leather bomber jacket crafted by Dr. Romanelli himself (you've seen those band-aid inspired converse's haven't you?) for Lupe Fiasco






The jacket appears to be one of a couple designs to be released during the tour

Also, I peeped this custom kix made by Nike for Kanye!

These kicks are being called "Air Yeezy" and also glow in the dark...hopefully they'll be released in time for the concert here in the chi cuz I would definitely cop (wishful thinking lol)

For more specs and pics on both items...check out individual sole.