Vid: Young Jeezy _ "Circulate"

Probably my new favorite music video as of right now. Jeezy steps out the box a little with this one. Who said music videos are dead? Directed by Terry Richardson. [<~~~Peep the official.] Apparently, Belvedere Vodka [yes, it's in the video] is setting up an ad campaign with the two of them entitled [surprise] "Circulate".


You'd love to know what that sample is, I'm sure. Peep:

Oh, but it's been sampled before:



AND:



9th's joint kinda trumps Dilla's cut, as much as I'd hate to say it. But I do like Don Cannon's loop job [that the Jeezy cut] overall.

McMahon.

New Ad Space: Mickey Factz x Honda

Hipster rapper Mickey Factz gets tapped to do a spot for the Honda Accord:

It's...not bad. In fact, whoever they have in the Marketing department who even knows who Factz is gets my respect. My only complaint is that I get the feeling Honda's getting more out of this than Mickey. If it was A-list artist, such as Common, Snoop, etc., then they would be able to benefit more from the deal, being established artists. But I doubt that Honda is going to take the steps necessary to get Factz that exposure. In fact, anyone who doesn't know who he is will probably assume that he's just a character created by Honda's think tank. Did they even drop a link for his website, at the very least? [Peep the official, by the way.] Nope; they did, however, manage to offer a link for their own campaign. They tried, but...is that enough?

McMahon.

Vid: Rick Ross (feat. John Legend) _ "Magnificent"

I'm a fan of Rick Ross. Yes, I'm aware that he did time...as a correctional officer. And yes, I know 50 has made it a priority to body his career. But...I don't know. I like his output. This is no exception. Mind you, I don't think it was the best choice for his first single, but...we'll see. John Legend undersells himself a little, but there's only so much you can do on a Ross joint. That's a badass checkered tie he's rocking in the beginning, though. The concept for the video was fairly original; you don't see ninjas investing in horse racing often, if ever. Peep the Bacardi Limon plug, also. If I wasn't already a fan [and believe me, I am], then I'd be sold.

And...in case that song sounds familiar to you:



You're welcome.

McMahon

I try to ignore sh!†, but...it keeps finding me.

I've tried to ignore this issue, but...it isn't going away anytime soon.  Interpret this however you like, before I add my twopence:

Yes, sew...Joaquin Phoenix [that'd be the bearded gent on the left] has retired from acting to start rapping.  In fact, he made his debut a month ago in Vegas:

Sounds pretty bad, right?  Well...in Phoenix's defense, he was drunk.  How drunk?  Drunk enough to fall off stage:

Yeah.

Phoenix has been asked repeatedly if this is a publicity stunt. His response:

"Might I be ridiculous? Might my career in music be laughable? Yeah, that's possible, but that's certainly not my intention."

Right.

In the first video above, Joaquin's decision is met with laughter, by Letterman and the audience alike.  Why?  Is the idea of a rap career now a punchline?  It wasn't a joke when Phoenix recorded the soundtrack for the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line.  And if it is a stunt, why does hip-hop have to be the gimmick?  Hasn't urban music suffered enough?

Don't know if it's a publicity stunt or not.  Don't care, frankly.  Put the mic down, homie [a colloquialism I apply loosely].  I'll leave the film puns to Bouier.

Socialite...

 

New Kanye Viddles...

That would be the new vid for "Heartless". Yet another Hype Williams joint, for the win. Peep the Andy Warhol nod, via the Campbell's soup cans. Also peep Kanye lighting the square. Adds some depth to the mood of the song, in my opinion.



That's Kanye West & T-Pain on "Go Hard" off of DJ Khaled's most recent album. Seems pretty low-budget. Oh, and peep the numerous plugs for Nuvo. [5 seconds in, and...every thirty seconds thereafter.] That drink's been in damn near every rap video out right now.

That's all, bipeds.

Socialite Sign-off...

Luda x Pender

It's the video for Ludacris' new single "One More Drink". Tried to drop the mp3 for this a while back, but the DMCA keeps riding me [pause]. Pretty smooth song, with a funny video. Peep the cameos by Katt Williams, Shawty from Wild N' Out, and Big Boi. Oh, and peep the pink Nuvo champagne they keep plugging. It's been in a few videos so far. Bought some a while back; pretty tasty.

That's all, bipeds.

Socialite Sign-off...

Just a little heads up...

To anyone who actually does read the blog, and there are a few of you...only a few sadly...(TELL SOMEONE ABOUT IT), thanks.

This is nothing else but stuff that me and the hommes would talk about daily anyway, so we post it here. And we are more than glad that you partake in teh madness. Werd^.

Anywho, back to the regularly stated madness...with more on the way...

Also, if you are in Detroit around September 6th and are looking for either sneakers, food, or music...look no further...




Come kick it with the hommes.

TLSW5000.

SHAMELESS PLUG

AMEN AMEN! Bob's Classic Kicks is having a block party on September 6th. Block Party = Food, Music, Fun, and, in True Bobbito Fashion, Art home...LIVE!

$5 to get in
$10 to enter and eat
$8 for students with ID to enter and eat

Werd^.

TLSW5000

Shameless Plug!

Vote for Bob's Classic Kicks...little healthy competition...nothing TOO serious...I don't think so, unless people make it that way.

Yea, I warned you....

But if you feel compelled to vote, go here. Triforce on that ass...

TLSW, 5000.

I Put On For My City...

Since I tire of hearing everyone in Detroit complain about the fact that there "isn't anything to do here." Here is my attempt to break the monotony. This section is also open to those who live in supposedly hum-drum cities, feel free to email me with your hang out spots and I will do my best to put them up in a prompt manner. Email: sneakers.suits@gmail.com

With that being said.

Here are some put ons for those available in the Metro Detroit area.

Spectacles Detroit

230 E. Grand River Harmonie Park
Downtown Detroit
313 963-6886
spectacles@comcast.net

Yo, little did I know. But this spot is definitely as old as me, in fact it is older than me by a year. Definitely a spot to check out, dope as hell. Its nestled into the same building as Wolverine Furs and right down the street from the new stadiums. They carry 10 Deep threads as well as Detroit lines and shirts that show off your Motor City pride. They also carry music and movies for those that are interested in the arts. More so, they support local acts and just so happen to put on local events that boast such DJ's as House Shoes...I'm sorry if you don't know who House is, you need to move from the D ASAP. More so, if you aren't even from here, you need to be put on to that man as well. Here, I will help. Definitely worth the patronage, cool ass peeps up in there.

Website: http://spectaclesdetroit.com/home.html, http://www.myspace.com/spectaclesdetroit

DSE Detroit

202 E. Grand River
Detroit, Mi 48221
(313) 963-0533
www.dsedetroit.com
www.myspace.com/dseatgrand

Right down the street from the homies over at Spectacles, we got the homies at DSE. Fresh little spot that sells Tees and Random Accessories, and they are fresh may I add. Shop was created by a photographer so you know I got love for them and more so, THE TEES ARE HELLA FRESH! Get down with the get down, holla at the homies.





NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Studio Couture Detroit

1433 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Mi 48226
313.983.0030

For those of you who are more into what's the sway of fashion, this is the place for you. Immediately when you walk in you get a feeling of high urban fashion, think Pharrell, Kanye, Fergie, Gwen, etc. Soon as you walk in, you're greeted with kicks and jeans...my kind of spot...The owners, are yet again, mad chill. And if you shop for hella long, you can change and go right across to the clubs/restaurants/lounges located on or by Woodward or the Campus Martius area. You know what it is. Holla at the homies.

Website: http://studiocouturedet.com/ (under construction as I've been told)

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

1250 LIBRARY ST
(313) 962-8800
DETROIT, MI 48226-2252

I also feel like I shouldn't have to explain this. But I will, briefly however. I haven't eaten here, yet, however if you know Cuban food like I do, it's guaranteed to be delicious. Get at them, the menu is online.

Website: www.vicente.us

FOR SOME REASON CAN'T POST THE PICTURE BUT I DIGRESS....

Oslo Detroit
1456 Woodward
Detroit, Mi

Yea, you know that little spot that you always drive past on Woodward that you think isn't jack shit for some reason because it's only a small white building...yea, well...psych. Oslo is not only a Sushi Bar, but a Thai Restaurant, carries a few Singapore inspired dishes, Lounge, Bar, and Club all in one...and yes, it goes down. Located right below the main restaurant area lies the basement which is very spacious and houses events such as Hot, Buttered Soul regularly. More so, Oslo is the HOME of their infamous cocktail, the Space Odyssey 2001 (Which is not for the faint of livers). Did I mention that the food is bomb, definitely the chill spot of the year. You may see me in there more than a few times.

Website: http://oslodetroit.com/, http://www.myspace.com/detroitoslo

That's all I got for now, feel free to email the aforementioned email with your suggestions. Also if you are an establishment and you want to be mentioned on here, feel free to email. Like I said, I will answer and post as the time permits.

Light Speed Warrior, 5000.

Shots Out:

Big Sean

Yessir, someone from Detroit who holds it down. Signed to G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam, be on the look out for the album Finally Famous, a shot out to not only himself but his Detroit based crew. The Finally Famous Mixtape is available now, or was rather, you're gonna have to google the hell out of that joint to find it. Definitely worth a listen, especially since the lead single Get'cha Some was produced by the homies, and featuring a fellow Morehouse Man to be, Wrightrax. The video for that, as I've been informed should be out some time within the next month. And not even to hype it, Dey Gots Beats (I see you Rychiss), so be on the look out for them as well. They're also signed to G.O.O.D.




Joints to Listen to: Get'Cha Some, Supa Dupa, Good Sh..

Links: http://www.myspace.com/wrightrax, http://www.wrightrax.com/, www.myspace.com/uknowbigsean

Support your own man. Cause if you don't, who will?

Werd, Werd.

Light Speed Warrior, 5000.

Shots Out To...

The Homies at Burn Rubber Detroit

Even though, like I previously stated, I intern over at Bob's, gotta have love for your own and support your own. The peeps over at Burn Rubber are ill ass chill, and they even let the homie film there. Good looking on that of course. So with that being said, if you're free tomorrow night and in the Metro Detroit area stop through and support them at their event that celebrates the release of their mixtape. Werd, Werd.

Performances by:
Octane & Illite
Big Sean
Marv Won
Ill Street
Quest Mcody

July 25th
The Blind Pig (208 S. First St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
$7 / 21+
$10/ 18+
Doors 9:30 p.m.

Support your own; If you don't, who will?

Feel free to get Wordy.
Light Speed Warrior, 5000.