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Movie Monday

2011-04-04T10:10:00.002-04:00

Finally sat down to check out "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" the other day and it was pretty funny. I shouldn't have been surprised though, with MICHAEL CERA as Scott Pilgrim and JASON SCHWARTZMAN as his nemesis Gideon Graves, there was bound to be plenty of laughter! Definitely worth checking out for a Movie Monday! Enjoy!

Game on! Scott Pilgrim just met the girl of his dreams…literally. But in order for them to date, he must defeat her seven evil exes -- a rogues' gallery -- including an infamous skateboarder, a vegan rock star and fearsome identical twins! From the genre-smashing director of Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead comes “a true original” (Entertainment Weekly) powered up by wit, action and groundbreaking visuals that you will want to watch again as soon as it’s over!

Check the Ingredients - Sat 3/12

2011-03-11T07:17:00.003-05:00

The signature event of A Good Supply will be taking place this sat 3/12 from 2-7pm.
Stop by and check out the great food, music, people and fun! If you missed the last one make sure you don't miss this one!

Learn more about Station North Art Districts Second Saturdays!

120 w. North Ave, Baltimore MD
Behind Loads of Fun

New Mixtape: Pac Div - Mania

2011-03-11T07:13:00.003-05:00

WNO are big fans of Pac Div, I think one of first ever post was a video for these guys! Needless to say when I saw that this had dropped I was so happy! I have a feeling this will be in rotation for a while!

Download: Pac Div - Mania

Adidas Originals ZX 8000 - Black, Yellow and Teal

2011-03-11T07:08:00.002-05:00

Check my footwork!! As soon as I saw these, I felt these were a must cop! Black, Yellow with Teal is a mean combo! The Teal accents the shoe perfectly by not over powering, but blending seamlessly. These will be great on a crisp spring night! Gotta hit the Adidas store in DC next time I'm there!

Food 4 Tought

2011-02-23T08:27:00.002-05:00

Last nights DREAM can be today's REALITY, the choice is up to YOU!

Stalley DC in-store @ Durkl - 2/23/11 5-7pm

2011-02-21T11:23:00.001-05:00

Don't miss it!

Do Guys Know That We...

2011-02-17T20:32:00.005-05:00

I just waxed my own lip for the first time and it went very well! I'm feeling like such a G I thought I should write about it, lol.

So I was talking to my homie Ms Heartache about my experience & telling her that I think I wanted to try to do my eyebrows & underarms next. We're all super pumped up, not because we don't routinely have these things done but because we are just figuring out that it is just as easy and a lot cheaper to do them ourselves! I understand that this is not news to some ladies who've mastered the art of self grooming long ago but I never thought I would be able to pour hot wax onto my skin & rip it off all by myself. I feel like a big girl... & a recession-proof frugalista diva!

Anywho, in addition to commenting on how much this would save me time & money I commented "& this will make me a good wife because if I can do this all the time, ANYTIME by myself, my future husband won't know that I wasn't born hairless!". I know that guys know most females have extensive grooming habits but I started wondering if they really know how involved the processes can be. And this isn't limited to grooming. Do guys really know all of the things we do to keep it sexy???

Hair done, nails done, everything did. That's pretty standard but did you know that we put bronzer on our boobs to enhance the look of our cleavage? Or that most females order light meals on a date not because they don't want to look fat & greedy but because they don't want to have to worry about a heavy meal's digestion & "exit strategy" if she decides to go home with you that night?

Women are perfect imperfections and the difference between a lady and an average chick is that a lady is able to manage those imperfections effortlessly. It's definitely ok (and highly recommended) to let your guard down and give your man as much as the real you when you are in a committed relationship but there is no need to get completely laxed with your physical appearance and throw out the window the things that first attracted him to you. Men are very aesethic creatures, being pleasing to the eye is always a plus.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

2011-02-14T21:41:00.002-05:00

Whether it be romantic love, familial love, or spiritual love, I hope that you are all feeling loved today.

This song has been in my head all day so I thought I'd share it with you guys:

Gypsy Soul Ear Candy Feb 16, 2011 @ Select Lounge

2011-02-12T21:04:00.002-05:00

Wednesday Feb 16 @ Select Lounge Gypsy Soul will be bringing Aaron Camper to Baltimore. Aaron Camper is definitely a refreshing take on R&B, on songs like "Take Off" and "Water Runs Dry" he really shows his range and skill. I can say I'm looking for more from Mr. Camper. Come through and see for yourself.

Ear Candy (live)
featuring Aaron Camper & Kriss Mincey
with Soul Adrenaline
Doors @ 7PM Show @ 8PM
Select Lounge
415 Paca St, Baltimore

$15 in advance $20 at the door
*Guests with advance tickets will receive priority admission at the door!*
ADVANCE TIX HERE------->>>>> http://earcandyfeb11.eventbrite.com/

Stalley - Lincoln Way Nights

2011-02-08T21:29:00.005-05:00

Today I woke up like it was Christmas to download Stalley's LNW mixtape only to be sadden to find out that it wasn't going to be released until later in the afternoon. With that being said it was well worth the wait!!! I was trying to hack the firewalls at my job just to find the download anywhere!!! (Rethinking that probably wasn't so smart, but that's how much I've been looking out for this project) Once I got in from my basketball game I ran right to the computer to download this and all I can say is wwwooowwww (Flavor Flav voice)! What's so crazy is that he gave this music away for free! This would've gotten my $15.00 easy! On that note...

"OHIO STAND UP!"

Download Lincoln Way Nights Here

My Valentine's Gift To You

2011-02-07T23:16:00.002-05:00

I love my WNO fam so for Valentine's Day I am giving you the gift of music. Here is the first playlist I have put together to put you in the mood for that special day.

I have to admit, CallMeKarrie is a very low-tech diva so I was somewhat limited by the song choices this particular site offered but I think you will still enjoy it. I will try to post a new playlist every other day from now until Valentine's Day. Thank you to all of my Facebook & Twitter friends that submitted song requests. I will try to get every one on a playlist.

Please leave a comment to tell me what you think of this playlist and what other songs you would like to hear.

Love,

CallMeKarrie

Stalley hits the DMV Feb 22 - 23. Baltimore and DC!

2011-02-06T10:44:00.004-05:00

Baltimore and DC get ready to see Stalley along with your favorite Artist from the Baltimore and DC area. Stalley will be making his way to the Mid-Atlantic with performances in Baltimore Feb 22, and DC Feb 23! This are guaranteed to be two great shows!

Baltimore show will feature Greenspan, Al Great, Kane Mayfield and Beck.

Get tickets for Baltimore show Here-----> http://www.missiontix.com/events/product/10480/stalley

DC show will feature Ra the MC, Gods'illa, Greenspan and more acts TBA!

Get tickets for DC show Here-----> http://agoodsupply.eventbrite.com/

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

2011-02-04T09:42:00.006-05:00

I like my men like I like my liquor, DARK! So I would have been like a horny, tipsy kid in a chocolate candy store at the Soho House on Tuesday night. Mechad Brooks ("Jerome" from The Game, "Eggs" from True Blood, Calvin Klein underwear model and "a new boyfriend!" from the State Farm commercial) hosted a private dinner sponsored by Hennessey Privilege at the posh West Hollywood restaurant with a few of his celeb friends including Solange, Hosea Chanchez, Jesse Williams and Tristan Wilde.

I have the biggest crush on Mechad Brooks! I see my whole future in his eyes **in my Beyonce voice**. I was just joking with a friend the other night about how I want to settle down with a "corny" dude. And while "corny" is a characteristic that I do not attribute to people in my adult life, my friends & I still use it to describe guys that we would have overlooked in our younger years because they lacked a certain degree of "swag" or "coolness". I don't know Mechad personally but something makes me believe he is just that type of guy - smart, sexy, successful & totally not trying to keep up with the Joneses.

While crushing on Mechad is one of my favorite things, I'm sad to say that Mechad may be bit out of my reach so I have to send a big shout out to my other favorite thing in this post that is always there when I need it... HENNESSY!!! I love a good French martini and try to enjoy a nice glass of wine on a regular basis, but Hennessy is def my favorite spirit. I'm not sure why, but there seems to be a stigma attached to females who drink dark liquor. What's that all about??? I can honestly say I've never had a Kanye West/Malik Wright kinda episode because of Hennessy, lol. You girly-girls can enjoy your vodka-induced hangovers, I'll take a glass of henny and a float on cloud nine for $1000 Alex. Henny & apple juice, that what you give me if you really tryna get me looooosssse **in my Keri Hilson voice**. My homie Ms. Heartache feels me on this. :-)

Spotted on theybf.com

Money Making Jam Boys

2011-02-04T08:19:00.004-05:00

All I can say is download this quick. MMJB comes through and delivers a great mixtape! Tracks are upbeat and dope. This mixtape has something for every type of music lover, no lie! This was definitely a good look by the guys over at 10.Deep!

Download here!

New Video: Stalley - The Tune Up

2011-02-04T08:14:00.002-05:00

Really don't even need to day much about this, nice visual for Stalley's latest Tune Up off of Lincoln Way Nights due 2-8-11!

From the Archives of CallMeKarrie...

2011-02-02T10:58:00.004-05:00

I like having an audience but sometimes I write for the sake of writing. Whether it be to hone my skills or just to vent, I sometimes write with no intention of ever sharing it.

There are also some times I write with the intention of sharing it but then decide it stuff it in the CallMeKarrie archives. These type of posts never make it to the blogosphere for a number of various reasons but most often its because I think my opinions or observations will be perceived as negative. I never want anyone to leave a CallMeKarrie post thinking "oh, she's a hater" or "she's just mad because blah blah blah" or "damn, it must be that time of the month", lol.

Anywho, I would now like to share something I wrote a month ago, shoved into the archive but decided to give a second chance. Although the trigger has long faded in the oh-so-fickle and forgetting pop culture media environment, the heart of the article is timeless.

I present for your reading pleasure Beautiful Black Woman BUT... (written on January 6, 2011)

Ok, imma discuss this once & only once so here goes…

If you are a blog junkie like me, I’m sure you’ve already seen Lil Wayne’s alleged comment about dark-skinned women. If not, check it out here. While I won’t discuss the Lil Wayne situation specifically, I will address how it has been the most recent catalyst for the never-ending “dark vs light” debate that has being going on in the black community since massuh first defiled mammy.

Generalizations are for people who are generally stupid. Point. Blank. Period. To say that all people of one skin tone (or race, religion, whatever) are automatically more attractive or better than their counterparts at the other end of the spectrum just sounds silly. If you’ve never seen a “beautiful black woman” may need glasses or need to broaden your horizons. If you’ve never seen a manly, well endowed light-skinned dude, I feel sorry for you. If you have to qualify someone’s attractiveness by saying “you’re cute for a [insert skin tone & gender]”, well frankly, you just don’t really find them attractive. And that’s ok. Such is life.

No one can fault you for your preferences, we all have them, but if your preference is based on a negative generalization towards your OWN people, then #killyaself! Take off the mental shackles that enslave your niggorance and JUMP! I’ll send my condolences to your fam.

Furthermore, black women, please stop looking for love and validation in music videos and things of that nature. Should we see more positive images of black women of all skin tones in the media? Yes. Is a music video really where you want to see a reflection of yourself? Probably not (not unless you aspire to be a video vixen then hey, that’s your business).

Last but not least, to my beautiful black sisters that accompanied the Young Money crew to a hotel room to “chill”, were subsequently offended, and later sparked this debate: let’s cry a river, build a bridge & get over it. Group hug, collective exhale and back to your normally scheduled, uh, whatever it is that you do when you are not in hotel rooms w/Young Money.

The Hundreds Spring '11 Collection

2011-02-01T11:33:00.004-05:00

The Hundreds introduces the upcoming Spring 11 collection with the release of this season's lookbook. As always, the delivery embodies The Hundreds unique and consistent take on streetwear, inspired by the Los Angeles Lifestyle and California Culture. The season is defined by a strong return to the brand's Californian roots, illustrated by the unmistakable beach-y vibe of old school surf apparel influences, updated with current menswear aesthetics in mind.

The Hundreds Spring 11 collection will be available at THLA, THSF, and THNY this Thursday.

Video: Talib Kweli - Cold Rain

2011-02-01T11:12:00.004-05:00

Talib Kweli - New Music - More Music Videos

Just saw this video earlier this morning and so glad I did. The video is cool, as Kweli channels his inner Denzel Washington via The Book of Eli. What stood out to me more was the track. Produced by Ski Beatz, the shit is out right Awesome! I don't think anything else could really describe how I feel about the song. Going to get that Gutter Rainbows ASAP.. Shout out to the homie Greg for putting me on!

Amazon Book Reveiw for BITNB

2011-01-31T16:42:00.002-05:00

Hola!

A few weeks ago I mentioned I was reading Bitch Is The New Black by Helena Andrews. I didn't do an actual review on it, but here is the review I left on Amazon if you are interested:

3 out of 5 Stars

Tried to love it... ended up thinking "eh, its ok", January 19, 2011

By Call Me Karrie

This review is from: Bitch Is the New Black: A Memoir (Hardcover)
I was somewhat familiar w/the author and had high hopes for this book. Her demographic being very similar to my own, I thought it would be like reading a transcript from a convo w/a friend. It definitely had its likable, funny and relatable moments but its randomness made it difficult for me to stay interested. I am a fan of stream of consciousness writing but I'm not even sure if that is what this is. The best way I can describe it is "patchy".

Overall, I think Andrews is a very interesting person w/a great story to tell but I think the way this book was written left a little to be desired (and I believe she is capable of better given her professional accomplishments as a journalist). As a reader, I do not need a book to have a pretty, definitive ending wrapped in a bow but I do like to feel that I have some sense of who the main character is and what the future may hold for her/him.

I would still recommend this to someone who is interested in the genre but would not recommend it for a book club.

10 MTV Shows that Make Us Long for Yesteryear

2011-01-28T16:16:00.005-05:00

Ran across this in the inbox and it brought back soooooo many memories. If you grew up in the 80's and 90's you definitely know exactly what I'm talking about.

Longing for the good ol' days of MTV has become a favorite pastime of Gen Xers, and for good reason. Before it essentially became a reality TV network geared toward teens, it was a pop culture phenomenon featuring a variety of legendary artists, VJs (video jockeys, if you forgot), comedians and other characters who made their bones on the cable channel. Many of them appeared on the shows listed below, which were must-see TV during MTV's prime in the '80s and '90s. If you really want to get nostalgic, view the accompanying videos and go on a YouTube excursion to find other classic MTV programs you may have forgotten.

Beavis and Butt-head, 1993-1997: The one constant at MTV through the years is the blame it has received for the moral decay of America's youth. Even with the recent popularity of shows like Jersey Shore, none have been more lambasted by self-righteous critics than Beavis and Butt-head. The animated show consisted of two unsupervised, dimwitted teenage boys who specialized in crude humor. Their hilarious misadventures and always-insightful critiques of rock and metal videos earned them quite a cult following.

Read the rest of the article here!

Stalley and MTV talk Classic Cars

2011-01-28T16:12:00.001-05:00

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MTV Shows

In this exclusive clip from MTV's Sucker Free, Stalley discusses the Midwest's love for classic cars and its influence on the culture, especially in Ohio. Stalley makes his Sucker Free debut this Sunday, January 30th. Check your local listings. Stalley's new project, Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music) releases Feb. 8, 2011.

The Hundreds Accessories Spring '11

2011-01-28T16:04:00.004-05:00

Once again The Hundreds have blessed us with a preview of their latest line of Accessories for the Spring '11 season. If you follow our site you know The Hundreds is one of our favorite lifestyle brands and this line of accessories shows why! When you hang with us you must have a bottle opener handy so why not do it in style!! Enjoy the rest of the shots! Check out more at The Hundreds.

New Video: Stalley - SLAPP

2011-01-26T18:08:00.004-05:00

I definitely enjoyed the latest video from Stalley. If you know anything about the Midwest we love our old schools and muscle cars. Can't even front I wanted to take a trip back to my hometown of Cleveland just to vibe like the video. Hope you enjoy the latest track from Lincoln Way Nights due to drop 2-8-11.

No Love in The Club

2011-01-25T14:10:00.003-05:00

Where do you go to meet an ideal mate? This question is rhetorical but if I solicited answers from young, successful singles, I’m willing to bet my monthly liquor allowance that not one would say at the club. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Or maybe it is. I do not believe that the club is a prime location to meet an “ideal” mate, but I think the club unjustly has a bad rep in the dating world among uppity urbanites.

I’ve had this conversation with friends and associates many times before but just decided to write about it when a saw a comment from Hosea Chanchez (Malik from the hit BET series The Game) in his recent Vibe Magazine interview. When the interviewer asked Hosea where he is most likely to meet a woman he said at the airport. Hosea noticed that the interview was somewhat shocked by his answer and decided to explain saying:

Yeah, why do you sound so shocked? I wouldn’t meet her at a club. If you are probably in the club you probably aren’t the chick for me.

Oh, ok. I want to believe that if given more time to elaborate, Hosea would say that he is not interested in women that spend all of their free time and disposable income partying. And that’s definitely understandable and respectable. But, what I find a bit troubling is that I’ve heard plenty of others, male and female, echo the same sentiment with no such elaboration. It’s usually just cut and dry “if I meet you in the club, I can’t take you seriously”.

Are all clubs Sodom & Gomorrah? Do only bad people go to the club? If you meet someone in the club and you can’t take them seriously because you met them in said club, should they also not take you seriously because you too, on this one particular night which may or may not have been one of many OR a rare occasion were also in said aforementioned club?

AND, I know some people that leave the club on Saturday in just enough time to make it to church on Sunday, where do they fall into this whole debate???

I’m kinda playing devils advocate here because my “club” days are long gone but yall know how I feel about generalizations and this is just one I would like to debunk. And please, cut the BS with the “I don’t go to clubs, I go to bar, lounges, hang-outs & chill spots” because they’re all a slightly more mature and sophisticated version of the same animal. A rose by any other name…

I can go on but I will stop here with this: don’t block your blessings being hung up on generalizations. Get to know the would-be suitor eyeing you from the end of the bar the same way you would the one eyeing you from the end of the pew before you judge him/her.

His Momma named him Clay, Ima call him Clay

2011-01-21T18:52:00.005-05:00

Meet Cassius Clay, the 19 year old Yale University student turned personal stylist and creative consultant to Mr. Kanye West. In case you are wondering, no he is not named after boxer Muhammad Ali. Both Ali and Clay are actually named after Clay’s ancestor, Cassius Marcellus Clay, the 19th century abolitionist and politician.

As fate would have it, Mr. West stumbled upon Clay one day while shopping for high-end Italian leather shoes in Barney’s. Mr. West was intrigued by Clay's style, which prompted him to compliment Clay on his taste in shoes and fashion. From there, the two struck up a convo and exchanged information. I'm not sure what was discussed during the 30 minute convo. But the next day, Mr. West purchased a controlling share in the Italian shoe company and contacted Clay to bring him on board as designer. If my baby like to eat, ima buy a restaurant. I kid!

Any who, Clay is now a member of Kanye's entourage and personally selects most of his garments. Opening Ceremony was the first site to get an official interview with the style maverick. During the interview he mentions where he wants to be in 5 years and what he would be doing now if he could. Click here to read the entire article.

The moral of the story is, sometimes opportunity only knocks once. Be prepared!
Spotted : Heartache...or Couture?

I'm Thinking About Starting a Book Club...

2011-01-04T20:06:00.004-05:00

Hey WNO fam! I'm reading a cool new book and wanted to share it with you. It's called Bitch is the New Black and is by a young, black and fabulous journalist named Helena Andrews (who is quickly replacing Necole Bitchie as my imaginary BFF).

Being the urban wanna-be Carrie Bradshaw that I am, I had heard of Helena and her book before it went on sale this past summer but initially had some reservations about diving head first into it. With mainstream media shoving the single, black, professional female meme down our throats, I was afraid that Helena, and the intelligent & credible sister that she is, may be jumping on the bandwagon & negatively cosigning. Although I liked what I had seen of her in interviews, I was afraid that her book may position her as the Michael Steele of single, black, professional females, lol. The book sat in my Amazon shopping cart for months and I finally purchased it with one of my fabulous Amazon giftcards I received for Christmas. I'm glad to report that I am half way done reading the book and that my initial fears are unfounded.

**CallMeKarrie Time-Out: That paragraph was full of fellatio imagery juxtaposed with socio-political commentary. See what I just did. I talk dirty but my mouth clean. Take that, take that... Now back to my regularly scheduled program**

I'm not on Helena's payroll, so I will end my praise here for now. Not sure if I'll do a formal "book review" but I will def refer to it in my posts. Its a cool book, check it out and tell me what you think.

In closing, I'll leave you with my favorite line from Chapter 1 that got me hooked:

Only Jesus knows how badly I want to f*ck him right now.

Hilarious!

Master Class feat. Jay-Z parts 2 & 3

2011-01-03T17:18:00.001-05:00

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Here goes parts 2 and 3 to continue with the Master Class series that we posted a few days ago. Enjoy!

PROOF Sunglasses

2011-01-03T16:41:00.005-05:00

Recently checked out one of our new followers on twitter called PROOF. They create very unique sunglasses from Wood. From what I've seen from them I'm anxious to get a pair in my hands! Can we get some custom WNO/PROOF frames? The thing I like about their shades are the details that they add to their frames. We've highlighted wood sunglasses before and they were fresh, but the attention to detail that I've seen from PROOF is what will help them Distinguish their brand from the rest. Check them out at iwantproof.com!

Food 4 Thought

2011-01-03T15:56:00.001-05:00

The "Future" belongs to those that "Prepare" for it Today!

Movie Monday

2011-01-03T15:44:00.005-05:00

Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction in an unstable region.

This weeks edition of Movie Monday is Green Zone featuring Matt Damon. I have to say I really enjoyed this story about the invasion of Iraq and the "Weapons of Mass Destruction" that we were supposed to be looking for(that's another post tho). Filled with lots of action this one won't disappoint you! Redbox or On-Demand it!

Food 4 Thought

2011-01-02T14:47:00.001-05:00

Never let "FEAR" hinder your ability to reach your "GOD" Given Potential!

Curren$y - Return to the Winner Circle Mixtape

2011-01-02T11:11:00.003-05:00

Really don't have much to say, but download the latest mixtape from "Spitta". It definitely starts off great with Day's of Thunder and Rain Delay. When you hear these tracks come on you'll immediately love the grove as he goes in over familiar Rick Ross and Reakwon beats... Good way to start of 2011 with a new mixtape from Curren$y!

Download Return to the Winner Circle

Oprah's Master Class feat. Jay-Z

2011-01-01T19:50:00.005-05:00

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Uploaded by 3030fm. - Videos of family and friends from around the world.

Oprah starts off her Master Class series with a bang with none other than Jay-Z. The format that Oprah uses for Master Class is pretty dope as she lets the guest tell their story how they want it to be told. Jay-Z doesn't disappoint as the opening guest, so take some time and check it out. Definitely looking forward to following the rest of this series!

Food 4 Thought

2011-01-01T19:47:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year 2011!

Start the year of right by treating yourself and those around you with Love!

"County Fair" 50 States Memo Book

2010-12-31T08:18:00.005-05:00

If you find yourself like us over here at WNO you always have a million things running through your mind and the only way to keep them organized is to write it down. There have been countless times that a great idea has popped up in my mind and I wasn't able to write it down! Well look no further for the solution with this "Count Fair" 50 States Memo set from Hickoree's Hard Goods. This edition of 3 memo books come along with interesting facts about any of 50 states that you choose!

French Connection Autumn/Winter '10

2010-12-31T07:52:00.005-05:00

As I get older my taste in garments are beginning to change... Don't get me wrong I still love all of my favorite street-wear brands, but being a part of the corporate world has forced me to alter some of my style a bit. Versatility is a major choice when purchasing items for the wardrobe now-a-days and these are a few items I recently picked up to help with that transition. I have to say French Connection has always been on my radar but I never really purchased anything until I came across these dope sweaters... FCUK paid a lot of attention to detail when creating these pieces, needless to say these will definitely be staples in my collection. Oh yea, got to have a little bit of fun and switch it up with the Kurt Cobain tee! Check out more FCUK online!

Video: Big Krit feat. Killa Kyleon & Curren$y - Moon and Stars Rmx

2010-12-31T07:28:00.002-05:00

Meant to throw this up a while ago, but late is better than never.... Big Krit does a good job adding Kyleon and Curren$y to this remix... Can't even lie, I probably listen to this cut everyday! Enjoy!

Food 4 Thought

2010-12-31T06:44:00.002-05:00

For 2011 who cares about Resolutions.....
Just live life right and to the your fullest potential!
If you do this you will have no regrets on the outcome of 2011.

Kanye West - Monster Video

2010-12-31T06:42:00.001-05:00

Here's the latest visual for Kanye's Monster feat. Rick Ross, Jay-z, Nicki Minaj and Bon-Iver

Curren$y - Daze of Thunder

2010-12-29T13:10:00.001-05:00

Curren$y - Daze of Thunder from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Gotta enjoy this one from "Spitta", as he goes in over one of the summers hottest tracks in "Live Fast, Die Young".

Alfred Chair by LORIS&LIVIA

2010-12-28T12:25:00.002-05:00

Ran across this the other day while looking for creative options to redecorate my house. I thought this was a creative spin on the obvious. The "Alfred" serves as more than just a chair but as a staple of eye catching and functional furniture! I love the fact that its simple but can add so much texture to a room. Check out more at LORIS&LIVIA

Stalley - Monkey Ish (RIP Pimp C)

2010-12-28T12:15:00.002-05:00

On “Monkey Ish (R.I.P. Pimp C)” Stalley drops the Pimp C tribute and second leak off of Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music). The project will be presented by Mishka on 1-11-11 and produced entirely by Columbus, Ohio’s Rashad Thomas.

Download Monkey Ish Here.

The REAL MJ Experience

2010-12-27T14:02:00.004-05:00

Happy Holidays WNO Fam!

My holiday season has been great so far. I literally spent all of Christmas Day playing Michael Jackson The Experience on Wii. Seriously, I think everyone should own this game. Its definitely one the whole family can enjoy and who can resist great Michael Jackson classics.

For those not familiar, MJ The Experience is a dance challenge game where you earn points for executing dance moves correctly. You can perform as Michael, a duo partner or as a back up dancer. I probably performed Dirty Diana at least a half dozen times. Dirty Diana is so cool because it’s an upbeat, sexy duo w/Michael and a female dancer. Although, the dancers are Wii animations, the chemistry is electric, lol.

Watching the Wii animation of MJ dance so sensually and hearing all of his sexually-charged lyrics made me wonder… how many females have really had an “MJ Experience”??? I love Michael Jackson and this is in no way meant to be blasphemous or disrespectful (may his soul rest in peace) but I can’t help but wonder. MJ the man always seemed timid and asexual but MJ the artist was hot!!! I’ve never looked at MJ and thought “he can get” it but for those few moments this weekend I spent as Dirty Diana, MJ could have definitely taken me home.

MJ is not alone. There are many artists who exude so much sex appeal on stage/in their music that doesn’t necessarily transpire to their personal lives (or at least what we perceive of it). I can remember my mom saying she felt that way about Luther Vandross, how is music would make women swoon but she never could actually imagine him making a women swoon. I know some women will want to burn me at the stake for what I am about to say BUT… I feel the same way about Maxwell. The same has been said about Ne-Yo. Some haters have made the claim about Trey Songz (yes, that was bias because when Trey says he will beat it up, I believe it!!!).

IDK. While rumors of homosexually have plagued all of the aforementioned, that’s not even my point. I know plenty of heterosexual guys that just don’t have what it takes to get me hot & bothered. **CallMeKarrieShrug – yeah, eff a Kayne, I’m owning this in 2011** Maybe it’s the male equivalent of a female tease w/a weak sex game. Am I reaching? Probably so, but them n***** shoulda never gave me a platform. That’s what happens when you unleash the random mind of CallMeKarrie. #evl

What do you think??? Who are some of the artists selling sex that you would not patronize if given the real-life opportunity?

Christmas Gift Ideas for Women

2010-12-17T05:04:00.014-05:00

Ho, Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! It’s Mrs. Clause aka H.O.C. here to give you saints and sinners some Christmas gift ideas for your hoes, sidepieces, girls, wives and/ or any combination there of.
I’m going to give it to you simple, girls aren’t ungrateful, men just don’t use their brains when selecting a gift. Women want something sentimental, something that no one else ever got them, something they can remember you by. The price of the gift does not matter, the thought that went into the gift is what counts. For instance, if your girl is complaining about being stressed from work and everyday life, a gift card to the spa is nice. But an overnight stay for the two of you at a quaint boutique hotel where she can use the spa gift card is even better. Hold up! Let me finish before you start counting your coins and complaining. Sites like groupon.com, jetsetter.com and livingsocial.com often have deals for such hotels. Go to the sites and register as a member to receive daily emails for specials.

Click Here to Read More!!!

A typical yet wonderful gift for women is perfume. What woman doesn’t wear perfume? Even women who are allergic to it like me still wear it…don’t judge me. Add something extra to the perfume bottle by having it engraved. Every Nordstrom store has an engraver that comes to the fragrance section during the month of December to engrave bottles purchased at Nordstrom for free. Call your local Nordstrom stores to check the dates and times. Some classic fragrance options include:

Lolita Lempicka

Jean Paul Gaultier

Viktor & Rolf 'Flowerbomb'

Believe it or not a wonderful gift option for women is electronics. We like gadgets too! Apple now offers engraving on iPods and iPads for free also. If you purchase either option, be sure to have it engraved and go the extra mile to add that special someone’s favorite songs, movies or even t.v. shows. I guarantee she will love it!

Women like sparkly gifts! You can’t go wrong with jewelry. A statement necklace, bracelet or watch will let her know that you really care. And when I statement I’m talking about a piece that stands out, not something that looks like you picked it up from a the bubble gum machine on your way to her house. Peep the samples below to get a visual of the statement pieces. Stores like Bebe, Arden B., Nordstrom and even Target have a plethora of affordable jewelry options.

Fallon Victoria Swag Bib

Fallon Stud Spike Comet Earrings

Lanvin Metallic Strand Pearl Necklace

If you happen to be the bomb boyfriend and been there done that with all of these options feel free to hit me up, I have plenty of other gift options. Until next time, yall be cool!

Stalley - "Hercules Video"

2010-12-17T04:47:00.002-05:00

Stalley "Hercules" from XXL Video on Vimeo.

Here's a dope visual to go along with the latest effort from Stalley called "Hercules". Enjoy!

Previous:Download Hercules.

25 Best Blogs for HIP-HOP Lovers!

2010-12-17T04:41:00.005-05:00

There's probably never been a better time to be a music fan, especially of hip-hop. Music blogs have made it easier than ever to share tracks, remix songs, and discover a world of new artists that might otherwise have stayed anonymous. These 25 blogs are by no means the end-all and be-all of hip-hop writing — if anything, they're just scratching the surface — but they're a good place to start for seasoned hip-hop fans looking for good writing or newcomers to the genre looking to find new artists. Bookmark them, download the music, and pass them along.

Read the Rest of the article HERE

THE @TTIC BALTIMORE

2010-12-09T12:06:00.002-05:00

SAT 12.11.10 | THE @TTIC BALTIMORE|
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Doors open at 7pm | Show starts at 8pm
After Party Starts at 10.30pm
Happy Hour 7pm - 8pm
$15 Admission | $10 (Before 8pm w/RSVP)
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Class is in Session // Winter '10 Fashion

2010-12-08T10:28:00.010-05:00

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is HOC. H to the O.C. !
Ha! Just kidding! My name is Karla Smith and it’s a pleasure to make
your acquaintance. I am also known as Ms. Heartache or Couture. Named
so because I suffer frequent heartaches over the couture pieces that I cannot
afford. But it’s ok. Anyone who knows fashion knows that labels have nothing
to do with STYLE! Style is created, transformed, imagined, and executed with
what you have. Not with who made it! And I plan to prove it. My plan is to show
you all how to be stylish without going broke. Because we all know that there
is nothing fashionable about being broke! So takes notes people. And don’t be
afraid to ask questions, I don’t bite. But you can feel free to do so. Imitation is
the highest form of flattery, so feel free to bite me whenever you want.
Hehe… I kid, I kid.
Ok, settle down class, today’s lesson is this fall’s fashion trends.

Click Here to Read More!!!

Coat options at shopnastgal.com and topshop.com

This amazing buckle fur vest at topshop.com for $160

Clogs and Doc Martens are making a comeback

Military boots are must haves for this season (from Aldo)

Cuffin' Season

2010-12-07T20:03:00.004-05:00

**I’m making short-term goals when the weather folds**

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Cuffin’. Yup, that sounds about right. It’s that time of year; leaves turn color, the air chills and all of a sudden everybody is in a relationship state-of-mind. I would never promote entering a relationship for shallow reasons, buttttttt… I’m about to promote entering a relationship for shallow reasons, lol.

Here are CallMeKarrie’s Top Five Reasons You Should Cuff or Be Cuffed (in no particular order… & they’re not my Top Five, just the first five I could think of):

1. Snowed-in Buddy – The Mid Atlantic Region was hit hard last winter w/some of the highest snowfalls we’ve seen in decades. Snow is Mother Nature’s fluffy white aphrodisiac that you won’t catch charge for. Snow is also a get-out-of-work-free card. & nothing is better than being bunned up all day & night knowing that you won’t have to get up for work in the morning.

2. Shovel Buddy – While all the indoor activities of Reason 1 are fun, sooner or later reality hits and you will have to leave the house. If you get snowed-in w/someone, you also know that they will be there to help dig you out. << double entendre

3. Gifts! – There are a lot of gift-giving holidays during Cuffin’ Season. If you are racially-ambiguous enough to claim to be part Christian, Jewish & Pan-african, your boo will buying or making you gifts for weeks!

4. You’re usually fat & less attractive this time of year – Keep it real. Most people work out hard to perfect their “beach bodies”. When it’s cold outside we usually let ourselves go a little and enjoy all of the great holiday food. Only your boo (and some chubby-chasers) will think your new pouch is cute.

5. Its too damn cold to creep, make booty calls & go to the club – No explanation needed

Have you cuffed or been cuffed yet? What are some other good reasons to cuff or be cuffed???

Ear Candy Feat. Greenspan and Amber Mimz 12/14

2010-12-06T11:14:00.004-05:00

Make sure you drop by Teavolve on December 14, 2010 to be apart of a great display of music from two very great artist in the DMV area. This month's edition of Ear Candy by Gypsy Soul features our guy Greenspan and the soulful Amber Mimz. Also IROCKFOX will be in attendance showing off features of the new Fall/Winter line! This is sure to be an Ear Candy you won't want to miss! See you guys there!

The Hundreds x Garfield Collection

2010-12-06T10:56:00.006-05:00

This week The Hundreds releases the highly anticipated collaboration with
the world's most famous laziest cat, Garfield, featuring a collection of
T-shirts, cut & sew fleece, headwear, The Hundreds Footware and accessories.
All the T-shirts and fleece have a vintage 80s aesthetic that pays homage to
all the classic Garfield characters.

View more of the collection at TheHundreds.com. The collection will be available internationally December 9th.

Stalley x Nike x Destroy to Create

2010-12-06T10:20:00.005-05:00

Nike NYC Destroyer Video (featuring Stalley):

Nike "Destroy to Create" Mini Documentary (Stalley in London):

Stalley has been selected by Nike as an “Influencer” in their Destroy to Create campaign and joins the NYC Destroyer Crew alongside Jack Greer, Kai Perez, Veronica Velasquez, Chad Gittens, Wonka and Pryce Holmes. The crew traveled to London for the campaign launch event. Stalley provided part of the live soundtrack for the “Destroy to Create” event at Nike’s 1948 space in London with the Gallows (UK) and DJs Hi-C and Yasa (Japan DMC Champs) all complementing live boxing from Kina Malpartida. The event also included visual art from Mark Cavendish x Duffy, I Have Pop, Harry Malt x Tim Barber, Frank (Gallows frontman) and Emiliano Liberatori from Frith Street Tattoos Check out the NYC Destroyer video and the mini documentary from the "Destroy to Create" launch event!

The Hundreds x Garfield Art Show 12/9

2010-12-06T10:14:00.003-05:00

Might have to hop on a flight this week for what appears to be a dope event by The Hundreds.

Greenspan - "Cold"

2010-12-04T10:28:00.002-05:00

Check out our guy Greenspans latest video release for "Cold". Shout out to the Good Supply team featured through out the video!

IROCKFOX Fall/Winter 2010 Video Look Book

2010-12-04T10:25:00.001-05:00

Congrats to our guy's Jason Bass and Toure for putting together a great Preview party for the Fall/Winter '10 collection for IROCKFOX! If you're smart you'll definitely pay attention to these guys closely!

IROCKFOX: Video: IROCKFOX Fall/Winter Video Look Book: "Check out the video look book for Fall/Winter 2010. All the Fall/Winter IROCKFOX Photos and videos by Christopher Wilkes for Rockstar Pictures"

What Does HIV Mean to Hip Hop

2010-12-02T13:32:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was World AIDS Day. Relationships and dating can be full of wonderful things, sex being one of them, but it is important to be responsible. When you have unprotected sex, you are literally putting your life in the hands of your partner.

I remember Hydeia Broadbent from her appearances on Oprah and other large media outlets as a young AIDS victim and advocate. She is beautiful and her philanthropy is amazing & inspiring. I was pleased to see her recent blog post on Necole Bitchie yesterday. Although doctors believed she would not live past the age of six, at 26, Hydeia is still dynamic in her AIDS awareness efforts.

Here is Hydeia's blog “What does HIV Mean To Hip Hop”:

Since HIV is hitting the African American community the hardest it should mean a lot. While HIV is not something that just affects African American, and Hip Hop is not something just black people enjoy or support, we can’t ignore the facts.

Just like Hip Hop runs through the blood of our inner cities, so does HIV. Like Hip Hop, the fight against AIDS has been watered down. We are complacent with the medical advancements made just as Hip Hop is complacent with its commercial success.

Hip Hop’s lyrical content seems to be only about sex, popping bottles, and clothes. It has forgotten how to make people think. Today’s Hip Hop reflects a void of understanding within our community.

When it comes to AIDS in the African American community we have chosen to turn a blind eye and not talk about it. It makes us comfortable to ignore the subject. The fact is our community is being hit the hardest. How can we remain silent any longer?
What happened to the Hip Hop campaigns in the early 1990s that told us to “Rap It Up?” Maybe some people are happy that we, as a community, have not learned how to work together in fighting HIV/AIDS or learned how to educate our brothers and sisters on safe sex. A line that replays in my head from Nas’ song “If I ruled the World” exclaims, “It’s elementary, they want us all gone eventually.”

AIDS has not gone away. It has become a silent killer in the African American community because we have forgotten how to speak up and speak out. We don’t seem to care about our neighbors or ourselves. This is evident in the lack of responsibility people are taking with their own sexual health. CDC estimates that more than one million people are living with HIV in the United States. One in five (21%) of those people living with HIV is unaware of their infection. This means that people could be unknowingly infecting others. At what point will we start talking about HIV without our minds drifting to the long held misconception that it is a gay disease? The H in HIV stands for human, meaning any part of the human body that gives life, or preserves life can transmit HIV.

While African Americans make up only 12% of the US population, we make up 50% of all new diagnosis of HIV. For my African American women, HIV infection is nearly 15 times as high as that of white women and nearly 4 times that of Hispanic/Latina women.
My Black men, unlike the lyrics in today’s Hip Hop would have you believe, our sexual behavior does have consequences. You account for two-thirds of new infections (65%) among all blacks.
We have to talk to our sexual partners about HIV and STD’s like our life depends on it because guess what, it does. We have to become responsible for the images we portray and the lifestyles that we glamorize. I challenge you today to: 1) Get tested. Know your status. Early detection can be the difference between life and death. 2) Educate yourself on HIV/AIDS. 3) Talk about it to your family friends’ co-workers. Talk about HIV on Twitter, Facebook or whatever social media site you may use. Just speak up.

AIDS is killing our people because of our fear of being judged if we bring up the subject. Well excuse me but I cannot and will not sit back and watch the demise of my community because of fear of what people will think of me, can you?
Who will be the new pioneers in Hip Hop? Who will be the new voice of protest within our community?

December 1st is World AIDS Day. This is an opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services, BUT December 1st is also the day Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.The act of one person standing up for what is right set in motion the act of followers following and speaking up!
Who will be the Rosa Parks of today?

Twitter: @HyDeiaBroadbent
Website: http://hydeiabroadbent/

DC Diaspora Thanksgiving

2010-11-23T09:32:00.003-05:00

If anyone is near the DC area you need to check
this out. If you want to get tickets go here:
http://levelzliv.eventbrite.com/

Movie Monday

2010-11-22T17:27:00.004-05:00

I know its been a minute since WNO has posted
a Movie Monday film. This one is not going to be
a let down. Hope you all enjoy.

Influencers

2010-11-22T17:22:00.000-05:00

INFLUENCERS FULL VERSION from R+I creative on Vimeo.

Stalley - Hercules

2010-11-19T20:54:00.020-05:00

"Hercules" is the first single introducing the sound of Stalley's forthcoming LP Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music).

Produced by Rashad Thomas of Columbus, Ohio's the 3rd, ITM finds Stalley returning to his Ohio roots - American muscle cars and hard 808 kicks. Stalley, who was born and raised in the working class city of Massillon, says of the project, "This is Midwest music, with a New York mentality."

Here's another dope track that Stalley delivers on! WNO is definitely looking forward to hearing the upcoming LP!! I'm sure it won't disappoint! Enjoy!

Download Hercules Here

The Hundreds Presents "Public Label"

2010-11-19T19:34:00.005-05:00

Public Label returns to THLA, THSF, and
THNY.

Years ago, Public Label was the original title for The Hundreds cut/sew
clothing when we first moved beyond graphic t-shirts to a full range of
apparel like selvedge denim and outerwear. Eventually we just called the
entire line The Hundreds, and the name ³Public Label² was lost.
We¹re bringing ³Public Label² back now as a special seasonal collection of
higher-end, deliberately thought-out, wearable goods that cater to a more
discerning The Hundreds customer. You can expect more sophisticated cuts,
refined quality, palatable colors, and timely design from Public Label,
compared to the more familiar The Hundreds offerings.

Available at THLA, THSF, and THNY.

EPMD Brings The Funk to the District!!!

2010-11-19T19:19:00.002-05:00

Washington, DC-November 17, 2010- Bringing legendary artists to Washington DC is what Hip Hop LIVS thrives on. In partnership with Shine On Me, Hip Hop LIVS presents EPMD starring Eric Sermon and Parish Smith along with KoKay, Proverb and music by Super Quool DJ Quartermaine. See EPMD live on Saturday December 11, 2010 at 9:00 pm at LIV (2001 11^th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001). Tickets are $20 if purchased before the event. Event flyer is attached.

EPMD is an American hip hop group from Brentwood, New York. The group's name is a concatenation of the members' name "E" and "PMD" or an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars. The group has been active for more than 20 years and is by far one of the most prominent acts in East coast hip hop and a staple in DJ crates around the world.

Hip Hop Livs: Providing a breath of fresh air to a hip hop scene in need of resuscitation, Hip Hop Livs keeps proving to live beat junkies that hip hop is not dead yet. Hip Hop Livs has worked with Brand Nubian, Dead Prez and many other authentic hip hop artists and has united music lovers with concerts that keep heads nodding and hands high.

Soulcial Grind PR: As an entity of Gypsy Soul Entertainment LLC Soulcial Grind PR has provided media services at an affordable rate for artists who are exceptionally talented but need support to push their message and build their fan base. Soulcial Grind PR continues to provide a range if services for artists we believe in, promoters looking for help with promotion and media coverage, and indie labels who want to focus on the music and not the media. For more information on Soulcial Grind PR and Gypsy Soul visit www.gyspysoul.info.

For more information, media and interview opportunities contact Kayenecha Daugherty by phone or email at (410) 914-7477 or media@soulcialgrindpr.com.

Check the Ingredients

2010-11-17T22:46:00.004-05:00

Just Come Outside! 11/20 from 2 til the beer runs out!

IROCKFOX Fall/Winter '10

2010-11-13T08:37:00.003-05:00

A few days ago we got to see the upcoming Fall/Winter line from our guy's over at IROCKFOX and its "SUPER DUPER DOPE"! With the theme of Destroy to Rebuild it will definitely raise eyebrows... Stay tuned soon for upcoming pics of the Line!!!

Graffiti DC - Art of Giving Edition 11.17.10

2010-11-13T08:33:00.002-05:00

As the battle continues, eight new poets compete for a spot in the final slam and a grand prize of $2,000. Epidemic beat out his competition, making him the winner of round 4, and now he advances to the final slam. This month's competition features Oveous Maximus, whose voice has cultivated a tremendous following. He has won the Apollo Amateur Night multiple times, was featured on HBO's original series Def Poetry, and became a t...hree-time national poetry finalist.

Join us for the Thanksgiving edition: "The Art of Giving", on November 17th, as BBE presents the fifth installment of the Graffiti DC Slam Series, where you play the role of audience member and judge. Canned goods collected at the show will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Doors open at 7pm | Show starts at 8pm
$10 General Admission ($5 w/ A CANNED GOOD or STUDENT ID BEFORE 8pm)

Ask about our Signature Drink the "Sun Tzu Tea" and our delicious appetizers for $10 & under:

Chicken & Artichoke Croquettes (Honey Mustard)
Jerk Chicken (Fried Potato, Cabbage)
Seafood Gumbo (Steamed Rice)
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (Old Bay Tartar Sauce, Mixed Greens)
Fried Catfish Fingers (Lemon-Pepper Mayo)
Chicken Wings (Buffalo, Jerk or Hot Sauce)
Caesar Salad, Mesclun Mixed Salad

18+ to enter

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2001 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC

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DOM Kennedy - Locals Only

2010-11-10T17:31:00.004-05:00

DOM Kennedy is definitely one of our favorite artist over here at WNO. Visuals from this one felt like my life! Oh yea, dope varsity jacket that Dom rocks in this video!

Kid Cudi Performs in SoHo

2010-11-10T16:57:00.004-05:00

Check out Kid Cudi as he performs outside the Bape store in SoHo. Gotta love the energy from the fans as he delivered songs from his new album. Cudi evens brings out his homie Chip the Ripper for this one! Check it out and Enjoy!

Lungz- Monster: Buried Alive

2010-11-08T12:05:00.003-05:00

Shoutout to my homie Ruben for putting me down with this
mixtape. The chicago native Lungz brings you his latest
"Monster:Buried Alive". Download this project which is sponspored
by Fake Shore Drive.
DOWNLOAD HERE

Reason Fall/Winter '10

2010-11-04T19:41:00.002-04:00

A line that has been growing on us for a while is Reason Clothing. From checking out their Fall/Winter line, it looks like they've got some good products to offer. Check out a few of our fav's here!

Stalley x 10Deep

2010-11-04T19:39:00.003-04:00

Check out the Colab between 10.Deep and Stalley. Get yours while you can!

The Hundreds Winter '10 1st Delivery

2010-11-04T19:32:00.003-04:00

Filled with plenty of flannels, clean jackets and dope tees The Hundreds drops their Winter 2010 collection today! Definitely see a few pieces that WNO would love to get!

For the 2010 Winter collection, the colors have been toned down to reflect a
mature aesthetic, the washes of the denim are softer and more comfortable,
while the custom flannels, fleece, knits and outerwear have a ready-to-wear
feel. Notable pieces of the collection include: the Wallacide tee, inspired
by the classic National Lampoon magazine cover; the Drowsy sweater, a super
comfortable crewneck sweater; the Big Blue flannel, with custom TH plaid;
the Lexington, the raw selvedge offering; the Bomb Squad snapback; with
Twill patch logo; the Team snapback, in new colors; and the Panic, a nylon
bag with laptop case and canned beverage cooler compartment.

Available today at THLA, THSF, THNY.

Stalley sits down with Honey Magazine

2010-10-29T20:18:00.001-04:00

Check out the Homie Stalley's most recent interview as he takes time and sits down with Honey Magazine!

Megabus Rmx - Greenspan ft. Whitefolkz x Mullyman

2010-10-29T10:25:00.003-04:00

Our guy Greenspan has blessed us with a dope all DMV remix for Megabus feat. Whitefolkz and Mullyman.

Check out Megabus Rmx Here!

Zoe Murphy’s Margate Collection

2010-10-26T23:55:00.001-04:00

Zoe Murphy specialises in reusing midcentury furniture, by restoring it and

adding her own creative flourishes to the pieces, inspired by 1950s, seaside

resorts, cafes and 1930s cinema.

Common, Jennifer Hudson & Lupe Fiasco

2010-10-26T23:40:00.003-04:00

Food 4 Thought

2010-10-24T11:31:00.003-04:00

We're sure a lot of you have seen this video, but you can never get enough motivation these days.

"WNO wants to succeed as bad as we want to Breath"

Runaway Mini Movie - Kanye West

2010-10-24T11:25:00.002-04:00

This film is great! I can't even begin to describe how pleased I am to see some creativity in Hip-Hop again. Kanye's mini movie is extremely dope and it is also thought provoking. Can't wait to get the album, especially if this is a preview of the things we can look forward too! Check it out and Enjoy!

Movie Monday

2010-10-18T14:55:00.003-04:00

This movie kinda starts out slow but once it picks up there
is no way for you to turn away from it. Definitely something
worth spending a Monday night watching.

Travis Barker f. The Cool Kids - Jump Down

2010-10-13T21:40:00.002-04:00

New visual for the first single from Travis Barkers new album "Give the Drummer Some". Enjoy!

Lupe Fiasco f. All City Chess Club - I'm Beamin Rmx

2010-10-13T21:35:00.002-04:00

Nice remix for I'm Beamin, featuring All City Chess Club comprised of Ash Roth, The Cool Kids, Charles Hamilton, Diggie, Blu, B.O.B, and Dosage.

Machine Gun Kelly - Cleveland

2010-10-13T21:25:00.003-04:00

All I can say is I love my City!!! Been following MGK for a minute now, but this one definitely had me paying attention, maybe I'm biased because of the name of the song, but still good shit MGK! Good lookin out to the homie Greg on this one!

Movie Monday

2010-10-11T14:13:00.004-04:00

This is a must see movie in my opinion.
It is based around status and a sense of
exclusivity. If your in the house tonight this
movie should get you thru a boring Monday!

Adidas Italia 1960 trainers get black suede reissue

2010-10-11T14:03:00.002-04:00

I'm speechless. These shoes are the greatest Italia colorway
every made in my opinion. You should buy three pairs of these
one for daily wear and two for storage.

Wiz Khalifa - Black and Yellow Video

2010-10-10T19:15:00.001-04:00

Wiz Khalifa - New Music - More Music Videos

Glad to see a new visual from the leader of the Taylor Gang for Black and Yellow. Enjoy!

After the Yard - 10/29

2010-10-09T14:00:00.003-04:00

Looks like a dope event to check out during the Howard Homecoming festivities. WNO will definitely be around to take part in the this one. Event is hosted Raheem DeVaughn and features a number of dope acts. See you there!

Greenspan X Dilla

2010-10-09T13:54:00.003-04:00

Our guy Greenspan has got a lovely track for you produced by the late J Dilla. Looking forward to hearing more grooves like this on his upcoming project. Stay tuned!

Listen and Download Here.

City of Gods 1 yr Anniversary - 10/16

2010-10-09T09:42:00.003-04:00

If you're in Baltimore next week, make sure you stop by the City of God's Boutique and help them celebrate their 1 yr Anniversary. It's always good to support local businesses and this is a great way to do it. There will be performances by our guy Greenspan, Los, Smash and many more. WNO will definitely be in the building!

The Hundreds - Rosewood Collection Fall 2010

2010-10-09T09:34:00.003-04:00

Gotta love The Hundreds always gives us something to check for. All we can say is WNO definitely approves the following message...lol.

This week The Hundreds releases the Fall 2010 limited tees from the Rosewood
Collection, completely exclusive to our three flagship stores: THLA, THSF,
and THNY. This delivery includes a new round of t-shirts specifically
created for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York-as expected. Highlights
from this collection include, locally inspired takes on the popular Logo
Tee, which all TH stores will be receiving, the colorway will vary depending
on location. Also, there is The Athletic Series, which will be available at
all three flagship stores. The Transportation Series is based off of each
city's public transportation rail systems; New York City's Transport
Authority, San Francisco¹s Muni Transportation Agency, and the Southern
California's Pacific Union Rail system. In addition, we also have The Mascot
Series, which is inspired by vintage football merchandising. The
Transportation and The Mascot series tees, depending on colorway and
graphic, will be exclusive to each city's flagship store. The Rosewood
Collection is only available at The Hundreds retail stores.

Available now at the THLA, THSF, and THNY stores.

CRS - Don't Stop

2010-10-09T08:19:00.002-04:00

Glad to finally hear something new from the CRS (Child Rebel Soldiers) project featuring Skateboard P, Lupe, and Mr. West.

Check out "Don't Stop" Here.

Funniest Answer ever on Family Fued

2010-10-05T13:17:00.000-04:00

Rupert Blanchard's upcycled cupboards

2010-10-05T13:05:00.004-04:00

This is a really fun piece. If your out there Rupert Blanchard

please send one of these over! LOL

Movie Monday

2010-10-04T20:44:00.003-04:00

If you haven't seen the latest effort from Spike Lee you've got to check it out quickly. "If God is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise" is a great documentary that revisit the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina some 5 years later. On Demand this one ASAP!

Christian Dior Denim Flow - Kanye West

2010-10-02T10:59:00.005-04:00

Kanye kept his promise and gave us a Good Friday even tho he threatened to take it away due to bootleggers stealing tracks from his actual album. On CDDF he enlist help from Pusha T, Kid Cudi, John Legend, LLoyd Banks, and Ryan Leslie.

Listen to "Christian Dior Denim Flow" Here

Deuces - Chris Brown Feat. Everybody!!!

2010-10-01T18:51:00.004-04:00

Chris Browns puts just about all of Hip-Hop's heavy hitters on his remix for Deuces. Drake, T.I., Kanye, Fabolous and Andre 3000.

Check out "Deuces Remix" Here.

Pedx Grand Opening Party

2010-10-01T15:46:00.002-04:00

Go check the homies out over at Pedx! It will be a

dope event and WNO will be in the building so come say hi to

us as well!

Greenspan- Wrong Ones

2010-10-01T15:41:00.001-04:00

Download Here

Throwback of the Week

2010-09-30T18:46:00.002-04:00

Great times in Hip-Hop!

Pimp C feat. Bun B & Young Jeezy - Dickies

2010-09-30T18:39:00.003-04:00

Here goes a nice track off of what is guaranteed to the most anticipated album of the year. RIP to the PIMP.

Check out "Dickies" Here.

Five Things That Some Guys Do ....

2010-09-29T09:50:00.009-04:00

By: CallmeKarrie

1. Diet

I think it is a good idea for everyone, male & female, to engage in healthy eating habits but there is something about the idea of a man on a diet that disgusts me. Several guys in my office are on Weight Watchers (Relatively young guys). And none of them are obese or even fat! Muscular, no but far from fat. Men are naturally more lean & muscular than females and a couple of hours in the gym will usually ward off a beer belly if the guy is under the age of 40. I’m not into chubby guys, but I’d rather a dude embrace his man boobs (a la Ricky Rozay) than count points like a CHICK. Man up & work out!

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2. Excessive Grooming

I’m not 13, so I do not think Soulja Boy or his pretty boy swag is cool. You know why I don’t like pretty boys??? Because I like MEN! And men aren’t supposed to be pretty. They can be sexy but there is a big diff between pretty & sexy. Sexy def includes standard grooming (nice neat clean fashionable clothes, hair cuts, shaving, etc.) but the extras (eyebrow shaping, body waxing, etc.) are pretty. Pretty GAY! (**in my Seinfeld voice** not that there’s anything wrong with that)... In case you are wondering, the occasional mani/pedi is ok, but if you get clear polish, that’s pretty… and metrosexual only exists in the minds of closeted and/or conflicted homosexual men. ===> CallMeKarrie PSA, you’re welcome

3. Worrying About What Other Dudes Are Doing

So what he talks to her. So what he drives a nice car? So what he wears expensive clothes? Jealousy, envy & admiration are all very human traits but there is something about a guy who always feels the need to verbalize these traits that makes me want to regurgitate. Shut up.

4. Crying and No One Died

Its healthy to be honest about your emotions, but have you ever dated a guy that cried for dumb stuff? Yeah, me neither, but if I did I wouldn’t like it, lol… well I did have a guy cry while we were arguing, but I wasn’t crying so the fact that he was a clear sign that we weren’t gonna make it.

5. Hmm, maybe I’ll stop with four, don’t want to give you guys the wrong impression of me, lol. And I realize that all of these are based off double standards that negatively effect males and I’m a equal opportunity critic.

Shyvonne Video Premiere for "Damn"

2010-09-29T09:38:00.003-04:00

Go check out the homie Shyvonne's video Premiere of"DAMN". Its going to be
the single off her EP. It was filmed by Chike of Creative Control!!!!

WHO: SHYVONNE

WHAT: Music Video Release party for "DAMN"

WHEN: TOMORROW, Wed 9/29 7-10pm

WHERE: New Era Flagship Store- 9 East 4th street (between Broadway & Lafayette)

WHY: Because this calls for a celebration!!!!

HOW: Open bar Hennessy Black & Red Bull...18+ to enter/ 21+ to drink