"Base For Your Face" Second by Second Play By Play

Note To Readers: I'm actually typing all of this as I'm listening to this song for the first time. Amazing, right? *clicks play*

0:03 - Definitely, definitely can't be mad at a Public Enemy sample.

0:15 - Off the bat I really feel like I'm gonna like this song even though I really want to hate it. Not necessarily hate it, but with Lil B's lyrical mediocrity I find it hard to like anything this dude's apart of. But anywho...

0:32 - Jean Grae: "Thank you based God." Wow, lol.

1:18 - Lil B's verse wasn't great, but it wasn't bad. I know that's super vague but hey that's life. It was cool. It made sense. I just feel like with the stuff he's released so far it kinda takes you by surprise when you hear Lil B rapping about some legit stuff. So I guess I'm still digesting it all. Hopefully there's a second verse to weigh in on.

1:42 - I always get crazy excited when I hear a female rapper actually RAPPING. I know Jean Grae isn't the only genuine female rapper out but it's like digging for gold when it comes to real female rappers.

2:30 - Verse #Winning.

3:03 - Sometimes when I hear Lil B rapping I actually see Mike Tyson rapping. Not really sure where that comes from.

3:13 - Still wasn't terribly impressed by Lil B but it is pretty much better than everything else I've heard from him.

3:26 - "We gonna make 'em mad on this one nigga." In Charlie Sheen voice: Duhhhhh.

3:43 - Okay, we all know Phonte can rap so I'm gonna go ahead and wrap this play by play up so I can enjoy the rest of the song and this amazing 9th Wonder beat without typing furiously.

Click here to listen to "Base For Your Face."

Perfect Attendance Announce Pimpin' SXSW Lineup

So if you follow me on Twitter you'll have to pardon my extremely sarcastic "I'm not going to SXSW and if you are you suck" Tweets and other randomness...



But I'm not a complete jerk so if I hear about a few pimpin' SXSW showcases I'll definitely spread the word. Take for instance the Perfect Attendance show, they've just revealed their lineup and it looks pretty pimpin'. (Please excuse my excessive use of the word "pimpin" today. Apparently I think I'm Snoop Dogg.) Here are just a handful of the acts you can expect to see at the SXSW Perfect Attendance showcase: Big K.R.I.T., Blu, Cyhi Da Prynce, Freddie Gibbs, Tanya Morgan, Laws, and Aleon Craft.

Check out the flyer below for more info on the showcase. And yea, if you're going to SXSW I still hate you! Kidding...or am I? Hmm...

Question For The Nail Polish Fiends...

Have any of you tried the new Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips? I saw them in an ad in Essence mag then I saw them at Walgreens about a week ago. I would have bought them, but they were about $10 and I was a little skeptical about how well they might work. I'm a fan of nail art, but thanks to an annoyingly unsteady hand it's hard for me to do it on my own nails so the Nail Polish Strips seem like a nice alternative. I think I'll give 'em a go just for the heck of it and I will definitely be reviewing them on here no matter what the results are. But let's just hope my 10 bucks are worth it.

Rittz's "White Jesus" Vid

Georgia rapper Rittz (yea, the guy with the hair) has released the video for his track "White Jesus" and it definitely wasn't what I was expecting...not at all, but that's a good thing! The video, which was directed by YelaWolf, features a creepy Asian chic who cries ink and even some audio from pastor Joel Osteen (at least I think that's him). Either way it's an interesting combination of stuff you wouldn't expect. Also, be sure to check out the White Jesus mixtape which is available for download on DJBooth.

Rittz - White Jesus from Matt Swinsky on Vimeo.

Waka Flocka's PETA Pic...Awwwkward

Earlier this week PETA released a picture from their "Ink Not Mink" campaign with Waka Flocka and ummm it's definitely not what I expected. I was expecting something a little more "polished" I guess. And I definitely didn't expect his bling to be covering his thing. Ha! Well, see for yourself ladies and gents.

Essie Splash Of Grenadine, I Heart You

Ladies, spring is near so I'm sure we're all stocking up on sun dresses, cute flats, and killer shades. While it's of course important to have your wardrobe on point let's not forget about our nails. There's so many spring shades to choose from, but I highly HIGHLY suggest Essie's "Splash Of Grenadine." It's a pinkish-purple color that's the perfect shade for spring. Isn't it purdy?

Senor Kaos + Homeboy Sandman Perform "The Maschines"

Soo umm I wasn't quite able to catch the Homeboy Sandman show at Apache Cafe over the weekend (I know, major SMH), but thankfully some video from the show has surfaced. The following video was posted on TheKaosEffect.com and features Senor Kaos and Homeboy Sandman performing "The Maschines," a song they recorded during A3C last year.

I Need This In My Life...

I consider myself a popcorn connoisseur and Garrett's popcorn is pretty much the creme de la creme of popcorn. I used to always get their popcorn when I was in New York and I made sure I bought a bag during my recent trip up there. The thing that sucks about Garrett's is they only have stores in New York City and Chicago so if you live outside of those cities you have to buy their popcorn online and their prices are RI-DIC-U-LOUS!!! A gallon tin of the Chicago Mix (cheese and caramel) costs $31! And that doesn't even include tax and shipping.

Although I can't picture myself spending $40 on popcorn I know I'm going to give in eventually. The craving is just too strong :-( But if I do and the popcorn tastes nothing like it does when you purchase it at a store please believe that I'll be writing a scathing entry on here. So you better be on point Garrett's!

Free Atlanta Hawks Tickets (Jan. 15)

I bet you won't get crunk...at the Hawks game on Saturday! But for real you can actually get a free ticket to this weeks Atlanta Hawks game if you show them your crunk side and try out for the Kia Sixth Man section. Tryouts will take place at 3 p.m. on January 15 just a few hours before the game against the Houston Rockets. Click here to RSVP to the Kia Sixth Man tryouts. And be sure to bring LOTS of energy!

Homeboy Sandman's Coming To Town

If you have yet to see rapper Homeboy Sandman perform live you're really missing out. But lucky for you the New York City rapper will be gracing the stage at Atlanta's Apache Cafe on Saturday, January 15. I'm not really one for New Year's resolutions, but one thing I want to do more of this year is to check out more Hip Hop shows. I know that seems a little odd, but I really do miss going to shows :-( Sooo if I miss out on this Homeboy Sandman show then ya'll know I'm really slacking lol.

Snowmageddon 2011 (Video)

For the past few days the city of Atlanta has come to a standstill due to a winter storm that dropped between four to eight inches of snow in Georgia and covered the city with tons of ice. But honestly though I've had fun enjoying the weather. I've been sledding (with my boogie board), snowball fighting, and more. Just yesterday I videotaped my lil bro and his friend trying to get their snowboard on.

'Michael' Listening Session (NYC)

Not sure how I feel about this new Michael Jackson album, but if you're curious about how the album may sound and you live in New York City there's an album listening taking place at Roseland Ballroom on Monday, December 13. DJ Cassidy will give attendee's a full listen to the album which is titled Michael. The event is free, but be sure to RSVP ASAP because tickets are on a first come, first served basis. Click here to RSVP.

Michael will be released globally on Tuesday, December 14.

Zoya Free Color Spoon Friday

In case you haven't had the opportunity to try out Zoya's new color spoons they'll be giving out free color spoons tomorrow (December 10). As part of the promotion you get six spoons for free (free shipping is also included) and a $3 Zoya Color Spoon credit, just use code SP6. Zoya offers around 300 different polishes so have fun choosing your spoons!

For more info on Zoya's Color Spoons check out the video below.

Lush Life: Gingerbread Man

I came across this while on Twitter the other day and it sounds dee-licious. Folks are always looking for that perfect holiday cocktail and this is definitely a great contender for that title. Can't wait to try it out for myself!

Picture Diaries: G-Shock And DGK Launch Party

To celebrate the release of their brand spanking new GX56DGK-1 watch G-Shock and skate brand DGK held an exclusive party at Ventanas in downtown Atlanta earlier this week. Skateboarder Stevie Williams hosted the shindig which was attended by D. Woods, Drumma Boy, DJ Drama, and more. Check out flix from the event below and if you're interested in purchasing G-Shock and DGK's GX56DGK-1 it retails for $160 and will be available in select stores and on G-Shock.com later this month.

Stevie Williams


Stevie Williams & D. Woods






G-Shock x DGK Collab