did u know PUMA & EVISU collabed.

was in South Beach, MIA last weekend and went to tha PUMA store and saw Evisu fashion. the store clerk said it happened like two years ago?! where the hell i been. here's the ad. i must say its a dope combo

IS MA$E COMING BACK TO RAP?

THIS IS THE SECOND TRACK I HEARD THE BOY ON. FIRST THE 'I NEED A GIRL' REMIX WITH TREY SONGZ AND ON THE 1ST MIXTAPE CD BELOW HE GOTTA JOINT WITH CAMERON. GO LISTEN....

HE SPITS SOMETHIN LIKE:

BACK FOR SURE
LIKE CLASSY DIOR
THE BLACK LYOR
CHICKS WANNA SIP FROM ANY GLASS I POUR

THEN HE BODIE THE THE VERSE WITH THE LAST LINE:
'MASE IF U COME BACK U GON GET 50 PERCENT, I SAY NAW IF I COME BACK I WANT DIDDY PERCENT'

YEA YALL I THINK MR. HARLEM WORLD IS BACK!!!

MELANGE' presents the Night Life movement

yo i know this is a men's fashion blog and I started this to fill a void, but i been presented with anotha opportunity. me and my man Milan was choppin it up about ATL's night life scene and it just so happens that a club became available and they employed us to head up the Marketing dept. so from top to bottom we are addressing all the issues concerning making a club hott, starting with

THE MUSIC......

Now, this city has alot to offer, no where else in the country will you see beautiful black successful people in such quantities. But yet when you turn the radio on, the only music you hear are select TOP 40 hits and regional artist. and the worst thing, tha same thing is refelected in the clubs even though Atlanta is a virtual melting pot!! So if i want Raheem Devaughn, Mos Def, or the new Raphael Saadiq im assed out. so the first part of the movement will be throwin out the 20 songs that are set on REpeat.

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million dolla renovation+blu collar ent. management=the new look for fall 2009

my new business venture. im a true atlien and i always envisioned a chill spot that offered that round tha way feel, a classy look, and mature professional crowd. Sheesh!, im 29 now, i cant be boppin around gettin wasted. And plus i don't respect these skinny jean wearin 'jerks' nor am i diggin they music. i got G, and i know its literally 1000s in the ATL with tha same sentiment. so be on tha look out for my custom tailored events at the grand re-opening of my new spot.

Rick Ross ft. Sleepy Brown "Never Land" **MJ Tribute

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MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE

THE GAME
CHRIS BROWN
USHER
DIDDY
MARIO WINANS
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SWAG IN ACTION: live and in livin colour

now these cats aint tottally swagged to the MAX but u gotta admit they killin the colors. Maybe this example will take some of you out of your comfort zone and give u the green light to experiment with ya denim as well as ya tops. Shoes aint the joints to rock with the stupid frooty urban look. this tha ATL baby, round here we rock colors. This pic is from a Plush Blue party in Downtown Atl. Tha party is called VICE, and for good reason, its apparent that tha vibe is gangsta.

stooopid exclusives on the mixtape below...scroll down

check tha new mixtape

STRIP CLUB POLITICS V: FOCUS

I been moving along tryin to put yall on game but i failed to mention one of the most important aspects of the hustle game. What im talkin bout is Focus, without an incredible amount of focus and consistency you may as well throw in tha towel. This was brought to mind yesterday after I found myself on the wrong end of a business deal. I left tha spot feelin like 'fuck it!' ima get it how i live, then it hit me like damn i almost fell off track. I regrouped, put somethin in tha air, relieved a lil stress, and got back to tha drawin board. People you got to stay on your GRIND!!, you cannot afford to adopt some one elses. your success hinges on a concentrated effort. not to say that it isn't smart to diversify, but master one discipline before moving on to the next. lets go

new SHIT!!! THA BLACK COLLECTION

BLACK Collection S/S '09 from Reggie Black on Vimeo.

exclusive from super blogger Da Fashionist!!! The Black Collection. they new, hot, and urban....nuff said

WHO THA FUCK IS CYCO???

Download Mixtape Provided by DatPiff.com

Word is Def Jam passed up on the kid. my people passed me his tape and I think he dope!!!! tell me what u think. he outta stone mountain,ga. i can tell he young,but he ride out on alot ot these songs. ima keep deliverin, i keep my ear to tha streets

FASHION ICON: FIDEL CASTRO AKA KING CUBA

either by design or default, cuban military garb has leaked into the states and had its main stay. And who more embodies that style than the originator himself, Mr. Fidel Castro. No you tell me who dictates with more swag. From beefin with the U.S to kickin it with Che', Fidel murders the game, literally. He has been consistent with the green berets, gabardine fits, and his trusty cuban cigar!!! and consistency wins every time.

krs van assche hi tops: so mean and vicious

wow

the mighty mos def is back.....

The Ecstatic is Mos Def's fourth solo album and his first since True Magic in 2006. This album is his best performance since 99's Black on Both Sides. He has been given pass after pass for his missteps since that album, so it is nice to see Mos finally giving his fans something new to talk about.
The best song on the CD is a toss-up between "Twilite Ball" and "Casa Bey." They both showcase a funky beat and Mos' unrelenting flow. "Auditorium," featuring Slick Rick, is not as good as it should be, but expectations may have been too high. If you take the time to listen to the track, you will hear something that can only be described as real hip-hop. Other standouts are "Quiet Dog Bite Hard." The beat provided by Preservation is infectious and oddly-reminiscent of Will Smith's "Switch". "Wahid," a Madlib-produced track, is entirely too short.
After the first nine songs though, the fillers come in- and not even Mos Def's politically-charged lyrics can save the songs. The worst of them is "Workers Comp." It"s not the message that fails, but the Wyclef-style singing that is unforgivable.
Overall though, Mos Def gives you a double dose of yesterday's hip hop. While he can be too abstract at times, this is the most cohesive effort he has given us in a while. Provided you stick to the first half of the album, you will love it.

STRIP CLUB POLITICS IV: MONEY,POWER,RESPECT

THE LAST PEICE OF THE PUZZLE. just like in business u have to acquire capital. now i won't be suggesting any particular routes you should take to stack ya paper cause by now you know what ya bread and butta hustle is. Im trying to show you how to get that street money that u duck off in tha safe. now in tha street you got the d-game, the rap game, the club game, (now within each game there are less risky roles to play so don't fret) etc. etc. now whateva u got the capacity for determines ya route. so choose carefully. but i will be expanding on each hustle as we delve further into the AtL 'Strip club Politics'. stay tuned

if u aint up on GUILTY BROTHERHOOD CLOTHING...WAKE UP!!!

i talked to man up in Philly and my Dog on NY just tryin to see what they rockin out there. And the kid N.O. told me Guilty Brotherhood is wassup. i aint neva heard of em but i looked it up and its ClothesIsMy Crack **Certified**. I gotta say its dumb fresh and im diggin it. as far as where to find it. couldn't tell ya. but i aint been to all the boutiques in tha ATL, but im sure we got it. I'll be in the streets this weekend, so i'll be doin some homework and get back at yall.

oh my god jay-z bodies anotha no i.d. track

SCROLL DOWN TO PEEP THE NEW JAY-Z JOINT: D.O.A (DEATH OF AUTO-TUNE)

CHECK THE YOUNG GUNS, TRAVIS PORTER OUT THE ATL

CHECK OUT THEIR SINGLE “SPIFFED UP”: CLEAN VERSION- http://www.sendspace.com/file/odv654 INSTRUMENTAL- http://www.sendspace.com/file/0j4jey

NO SWEAT: SUMMER '09

the summer is easy for us fellas, here's a few essentials

STRIP CLUB POLITICS III: BUST A MOVE

Okay so now you know that cash is king & the female kind run the ATL. I gave u benefit of the doubt and figured you would put 2 and 2 together and ran out a got u a chick. Now, its important that you don't get caught up and let this broad stall you. Just like anything out here, you can't let your likes turn into your vice. Now the game goes like this, ATL is filled with haters and the Jim Crowe laws still exist, which means just being black discredits everything you say or do. So you use ya chick as a buffer. She is now ya mouth peice. she is the chess peice that can make lateral movements. she is detrimental to getting you into certain social circles and "cliques". Cause no matter what game u get into, you need Clientele'.

Black Eyed Peas Feat. Gucci Mane & 50ct WTF!!!!!!

FASHION ICON: MARVIN GAYE

Even to date, the popular media recognizes the cool of Marvin Gaye. I mean the skullys, the denim suits, trench coats, and the nylon track jacket wit no shirt! Born April 2, 1939 in the Chocolate City (Wash.D.C.), Mr. Gaye was before his time fashion wise. Check the gear, he rockin shit that went outta style and came back as vintige. I mean was he aware that style is indefinite? Who knows. My hunch is that he didn't even pay that much attention to his personal style, he just played the cut. It's like he made an effortless move onto the scene then to the forefront of the game and eventually into legend status. Marvin made it look easy.

I KNOW IM LATE: NIKE AIR YEEZY'S / IT TOOK ME A MINUTE TO FEEL'EM

here you go young America. i got a shot of them on post and in action. Dig that. i think they stupid fresh. the tan/pink is the flyest. they aint flooded the streets of atlanta yet so go to www.kicksonfire.com and order'em asap. you know how we do on Clothes is My Crack, we got to be the first rockin or not rockin at all. Bible.

Summer is right around the corner, that means that so are the highly anticipated Nike Air Yeezy’s. Pictures of the Yeezy’s in three new colorways black/pink, zen grey/light charcoal and tan/beige hit the net and have been spreading like wild fire. Along with a unique color scheme on every kick various textured materials where also used on the Yeezy’s giving each it’s own unique look.

MAn Down

Sorry People i been outta commision for three days now. Just had foot surgery. im peakin at 30 and i got warning signs already!!! injured in a pick-up b-ball game and afterwards i needed somebody to pick up my ass. Go figure

new music posted

i usually don't suggest hi-tops in tha summer but damn! these are dope. scroll down below and check tha new mixtape. i highly reccommend u download and rock it. Jeezy really came on this one.

STRIP CLUB POLITICS II: VIA THA CORNER

Okay u Atl immigrants and newbies who aint up on game, its no secret that criminals get caught. So if you plan on comin down to tha sew up the trap or get ya guerilla pimpin on i must advise u to "pump ya brakes". When u get here, remember that money is tha ultimate motivator, where as in your town cats is out for respect or the lime light. This is a town owned and operated by Mankind's biggest vice...Atlanta's main resource.....the ladies. And the collateral damage that giving tha key to the city to the ladies causes is the over all attitude of "Fuck U Pay Me". so this may be old news to most of u, but just remember that cash is king and people here act like monkeys when they smell it on you. and u be suprised to find out that drones aren't that expensive. so step 1: get in with the women cuz on tha low they run this shit.

ROWDY clothing is CRAZY

i been sleeping on this brand for waaaay too long. i been seein the logo all in the media and i only notice a select few rockin it. Dallas Austin got stoopid swagga and he expresses tha hell out of it thru his gear. The store will be openin up @ Lenox Mall up in the BuckHead area in Atl,GA pretty soon i heard. go check www.therowdycollection.com ASAP. the gear is ridicolous. and you'll be rockin what the stars is in.

STRIP CLUB POLITICS: VIA THE SKRIP CLUB CAPITOL

Whattup fellas lets get into this. I know this blog is everywhere and i'm touchin a wide range of subjects, but it should be viewed as a GQ for the urban youth. But enuff for explanations. check game: I know a large percentage of ATL residents aint from here and don't really know the lay of the land. Let me tell you now, this is the metropolis. I know the ATL represents the land of oppt!, but just as much "legal" enterprise is fueling this machine, there is just as much if not more Dirty funds funneling thru and contributing to the Black Economy. I hear all tha time the visitors that were lured here to the Promised Land and are now regretting their decision. Don't Fret. Im gonna show you how to get it on in the A. Like my man Tony Montana says"This town is one big pussy waiting to get fucked" (Scarface)...soon i will post a series entitled "Strip Club Politcs" stay tuned

THINK BACK TO GO FORWARD: IMMA FUCKIN ROCKIN ROLLA

I make it my point to pay attention to the direction fashion is goin in. I see alot of clothes inspired by 80s, Punk, and Rock fashions. Im just postin this right here for yall to draw inspiration. I've seen vest, skinny jeans, mohawks, stoopid tatts, and yall know the print tees is crazy rock. Just pay attention to the cats in these pics and think back to go forward. Wit som of these fits u could rock right now and muuurder the scene.

SHOE GAME BY ALIFE

Yo here is some new flava. I first caught glimpse of these at WISH. im really diggin the simplicity. the price tag aint too crazy either. but they got poppin colors for their spring/summer collection thats sick. the only real appeal i see is their that they hella different. and fellas i know u wanna rock the Af1s, Polo Skippas, and other traditional shits. But, Trust the real head turner is that "otha shit", them joints that got cats askin "what the hell are those?"

Black Boy White Boy / TAKE OFF

ITS TEE TIME BITCHES

its bout to be 400 degrees in this bitch. which is perfect for us guys cuz we can go extra simple. tee and jeans, tee and shorts, tee and drawers, tee and bare-assed its all G. The only real money spent is for the shoe game when its hot. now the tee is not the holy grail of summer wear, we still got options, but it'll hold u down. i'll also be posting some other options for summer gear. geesh! u cant live ya whole life casual. whats most important is that u be reddy freddy (appropriate) for any and all occasions. and FYI the hottest tees on earth are in lil 5 points in atlanta

bluprint 3 final draft or overzealous fan?

I came across this tracklist for Blueprint 3. I dont know if its real or if jay is done with it yet but this could be a blueprint (no pun intended) for the tracklist All tracks are produced by Kayne with the exception of Eternal Jewels, Lucy, and Apostate. Guess with the lack of enthusiasm about Jockin Jay-z it will be left off, it will probably be a bonus track.
01. Wake Up New York (Intro)
02. Most Kings
03. Hades (Lucifer Pt. II)
04. Eternal Jewels (ft. Jay Electronica) [prod. by Jay Electronica]
05. Blueprint 3
06. Lucy (ft. Chris Martin)
07. The Audacity of Dope
08. S.L.U. Pt. 2 (ft. Nas, Andre 3000, and Young Jeezy)
09. Election Night (We believe in Obama)
10. Just Memories
11. Apostate (ft. Eminem) [prod. by Eminem]
12. Oasis
13. My Brothers Keeper (ft. Scarface)
14. Brooklyn Lost
15. Weeds & Concrete
16. Without Rain…

SWAG IN ACTIONpt2

my swag in action series is usually for the dude thats rockin flava ya dig. and i peruse thru atlpics.net weekly events searchin for the hella swag. but this week nothin impressed me besides this chick's fro-hawk. im not the authority on whats hot for the opposite sex, but this look seems bold and daring. the typical haircut would have made her the "average atl club chica ". tha city

is filled with dimes so ladies u gotta add tha stoopid to ya look.

the bebe fashion show @ PURE ATLANTA

THE ULTIMATE ACCESSORY VOL.II

Okay fellas at this point I hope u understand this "Accessory" thing. But allow me to warn you! You don't want to take it too far. If, for example, you choose some one as painstakingly beautiful as this one, the plan may back fire. Chicks seem to resent chicks that are too damn fine. So go down a couple notches to a strong 7 0r 8. Now ladies will be checkin her and then checkin you to see how & why this "trophy" is with U. So, in essence, she is a mean ass accessory, but those same girls will be so into her that u may fade into Obscurity. So, the best thing to do is go a lil above average. Next week i'll post the prototypical chica so u "get my drift". Till then....

P.S. and also don't hound or smother your Accessory, u wanna give the impression that this is normal for you. Like ur always in the company of Bad Azz Dimes. If u all under her skirt, you'll come off like an insecure idiot thats trickin off for this attention. Let her roam free and do her, just check in on occasion with a simple "waist touch" or "whisper an inside joke in her ear". So the patrons of whateva establishment ur in see that thats yo patna. and u will receive the thing that rivals money in its worth....... R E S P E C T. CHUUUUUUUUUCH!!! (thank me later)

JAPANESE DENIM/WORLD PREMIERE 'SKULL DENIM'

レディースモデルの定番ヒップハングストレート。スッキリとした腰周りから膝位置までの自然なカーブ、膝はストレートですのでロールアップや短かめのカット、レイヤードクッションなど様々な着こなしが楽しめます。スリム効果が抜群な品番。THIS IS THE BEST IMPORT TO HIT THE STATES IN YEARS. SKULL DENIM. I MEAN HELLA SWAG. AND SOMETHIN ELSE I WANTED TO NOTE WAS THE WHITE JOINTS BELOW. THERE WAS EVEN A SPECIAL SECTION DEVOTED TO WHITE DENIM IN THE LATES MEN'S VOGUE (YES I AM A SUBSCRIBER) WHITE JEANS IS THE NEW LOOK. I'M SCARED TO COP A PAIR CUZ I KNOW MY 1 YR OLD WILL RUIN'EM ON SITE.

don't front like you too hard for loafers

the original Black Boy White Boy Swag is Gucci. So from ya denim to ya khaki to ya Slacks tha loafers is whats up. I mean these shoes tell the world "Yo, I'm in here, i'm relaxed and i'm ducked off but i know you see me!" Dig That. Now fellas don't rock ya pants oversized when rockin these, you'll makem look like slippers.

u aint gotta join the MILITARY but.......

it don't take push-ups and a cock-deisel dude screamin on you to rock the soldier swag. For the summer '09 be sure to cop one with the adjustable sleeves cuz you know how the atl summa get.

CARGOS: Pimpin in THE URBAN JUNGLE

im a cargo addict just for the fact that i can hold my ipod, celly, wallet, keys, and hunting knife in one of the 20 pockets available. plus we all know the summer is when we can have everybody checkin our footwork! and then u flash the Supra's or the PF Flyers on'em and murder every scene. im rockin a pair right now sloungin in the crib.