Date: December 6th, 2013
Palladium have teamed up with the legends that are Major Lazer and Ms Dynamite for a neon-fused ensemble of Tribal EDM (haha new genre) for their new video ‘Sweat’.
Don’t forget to check out the full range of Palladium boots at www.Palladiumboots.co.uk
Date: December 6th, 2013
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president who led the peaceful transition from white-only rule, has died aged 95, after a long illness. After being jailed for life in 1964, Nelson Mandela became a worldwide symbol of resistance to apartheid. Mandela stood for many things, not only a true icon of freedom but also a shining example of the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Incidentally, today marked the premiere of the theatrical release of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, a new film starring Idris Elba and based on Mandela’s autobiography of the same name. It’s believed those present including Elba and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were informed after the screening.
Tributes flooded in from across the world for Mandela:
Barack Obama: Nelson Mandela achieved more than could be expected of any man…we’ve lost a courageous and profoundly good human being
David Cameron: A great light has gone out in the world…a hero of our time. Flag at number 10 to be flown at half mast
Muhammad Ali: I salute this greatest of men and feel honored and blessed to have lived through the time of Mandela.
Prince William: We were just reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man Nelson Mandela was. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. It’s very sad.
Rihanna: One of the greatest men who’s ever lived … we will never forget the things this man has taught us, and we will never truly comprehend the level of strength that it took for him to endure.
Pele: He was my hero, my friend, and also a companion to me in our fight for the people and for world peace.…
Nas: Thank you Nelson Mandela. All the best on your transition.
Usain Bolt: One of the greatest human beings ever. May your soul rest in peace. The world’s greatest fighter.
Across the night some of Mandela’s greatest words and quotes were also shared.
“When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.” (Interview for Mandela, 1994)
“Difficulties break some men but make others.” (From a letter to wife, Winnie Mandela, from Robben Island, February 1975)
“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” (From Long Walk to Freedom, 1995)
“Great anger and violence can never build a nation. We are striving to proceed in a manner and towards a result, which will ensure that all our people, both black and white, emerge as victors.” (Speech to European Parliament, 1990)
Also, peep some classic videos of the ever inspiring Mandela below…
His first interview in 1961
Released from prison in 1990
Date: December 5th, 2013
Drake announced a new partnership with Nike onstage last night at Portland’s Moda Center, just a couple miles away from Nike’s Beaverton, OR headquarters.
Drake revealed to the packed crowd, “Today also happens to be one of the best days of my life,” he said. “You know, growing up, I’m sure we all idolized this guy he goes by the name of Michael Jordan. So today, I came to Portland and I officially became inducted into the Team Jordan family. So I feel like I’m at home right now.” (Drake also said this onstage:
After the show, Drake previewed samples of OVO’s Jordan designs on Instagram: Jordan Xs in black and white, and Jordan XIIs in black and white. Nike confirmed the alliance this morning on Twitter, writing, “Welcome the newest member of #TeamJordan: @Drake.”
This partnership follows Kanye Wests recent departure to rival Adidas, and the dissolution of Kanye’s relationship with Nike. The New York Post reports that Kanye’s adidas deal is reportedly worth 10 million, while at Nike he “only got 10 to 20 cents on the dollar for sales of his sneakers.”
Looks like Kanye found himself a better situation and Drake found one that perfectly suits him as well right now. Can’t be mad at that. Now we eagerly wait for the kicks to drop!
Date: December 5th, 2013
It was to be expected after the company announced in April 2013 that it would be dressing the Swedish Olympic and Paralympic teams at the upcoming 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia and the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Swedish fashion giant H&M announce they will step into the sport and lifestyle fashion arena.
The collection will be geared toward activewear and accessories for both men and women including windproof and water-repellent running jackets; warm-up tops and bottoms for working out; garments for yoga; tennis shorts and fleece jackets.
Look out for the collection in dedicated areas at select H&M stores beginning January 2.
Date: December 5th, 2013
To celebrate his 44th birthday, Jay Z took to his Life & Times website and offered an assessment of his own solo catalog. Twelve solo albums deep into his legendary career, Hov ranked each giving a frank analysis, obviously one or two need no explanation.
Here’s the rundown according to Jay:
1. Reasonable Doubt (Classic)
2. The Blueprint (Classic)
3. The Black Album (Classic)
4. Vol. 2 (Classic)
5. American Gangster (4 1/2, cohesive)
6. Magna Carta (Fuckwit, Tom Ford, Oceans, Beach, On the Run, Grail)
7. Vol. 1 (Sunshine kills this album…fuck… Streets, Where I’m from, You Must Love Me…)
8. BP3 (Sorry critics, it’s good. Empire (Gave Frank a run for his money))
9. Dynasty (Intro alone…)
10. Vol. 3 (Pimp C verse alone… oh, So Ghetto)
11. BP2 (Too many songs. Fucking Guru and Hip Hop, ha)
12. Kingdom Come (First game back, don’t shoot me
Personally I would have switched 1 & 2 and maybe 8 & 9 and I also think Jay Z has only 3 undisputed classic albums. Anyone agree or disagree with his rankings?
Date: December 4th, 2013
UK streetwear brand Trapstar just keeps going from strength to strength. On top of the daily celeb co-signs, the guys at Trapstar seem to be about their business behind the scenes, the latest in a long line of power moves comes in the form of the announcement that Trapstar will launch a sixteen piece collection at iconic retailer Selfridges.
Launching in the London flagship store and online at Selfridges.com on 6 December, the range features Trapstar staples including slogan snapbacks and premium biker jackets and prices range from £30 – £1325
Creative director Mikey Trapstar say’s of the collaboration:
“This project opens up a new realm for Trapstar. Selfridges is respected in landscape of UK fashion and influenced what we wore growing up in, so to now have our own collection in the store is incredible….We haven’t collaborated with another store since 2012, and when we were approached by Selfridges we were really excited to offer a collection featuring staple items to premium technical pieces that translate the journey of the brand.”
Shouts to everyone at Trapstar and also to Selfridges for recognising young labels and creatives.
Date: December 3rd, 2013
It’s certainly exciting times for Little Simz right now, already making waves across the country as one of the hardest working up and comers, Simz yesterday revealed she met up for a studio session with a UK legend.
The North London lady revealed on Twitter yesterday she was in the lab with none other than East London MC Dizzee Rascal, with visual evidence as proof…of course.
@LittleSimz
“Right now.. Im in studio with.. Dizzee Rascal”
@LittleSimz
Good meeting and session w/ Dizzee Rascal. Watch this SPACE..
Shouts to Dizzee for recognising fresh new talent. Can’t wait to hear what the guys have cooked up.
Oh and just in case you’re still unaware of the dopeness, check out Little Simz Rated freestyle for us from last month below.
Date: December 3rd, 2013
Well, that caught everyone by surprise. UK songtress Rita Ora today confirmed she will star in the upcoming ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ movie.
Rita took to Twitter finally confirming the rumours and announced she will portray the character of Mia, “the outgoing adopted sister of billionaire Christian Grey”. She joins Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Eloise Mumford, and Victor Rasuk in the cast.
@RitaOra – “It’s official! I’ve been cast in @FiftyShades of Grey as Christian’s sister Mia. #FiftyShades”
This would be Ora’s biggest acting gig by far, trumping her previous appearance in 90210 as…erm…herself and a short cameo in this year’s Fast & Furious 6 as a female racer.
What do we all think about this one? Welcomed surprise or another case of “if he/she wasn’t famous”….?
Date: December 2nd, 2013
Production on Fast & Furious 7 has been delayed following the death of lead actor Paul Walker, but the sequel is still expected to reach cinemas eventually.
Given the nature of the Fast & Furious films and the death of Walker it was believed the studio viewed themselves to be in a position of insensitivity at this moment in time. Director James Wan and Universal executives held a conference call to discuss the future of the film, according to The Wrap, and determine if it could be rewritten in a way that would be respectful to Walker’s passing.
The 40-year-old actor, who plays Brian O’Connor in the long-running series, died as the results of a car crash in Santa Clarita, California on the weekend.
The Fast 7 cast were due to continue filming in Atlanta today after breaking for Thanksgiving, but production will now be pushed back. Members of the cast were spotted at the site of Walkers death paying tribute in person as well as online.
Rest In Peace, Paul.
Date: November 29th, 2013
It was becoming something of a myth in the grime scene after years of wait but today we can finally reveal Bloodline MC Big H has announced a release date for ‘Fire And Smoke’. The long awaited follow up to 2009′s Street Crime UK will drop on December 24th.
Features include the likes Footsie, Blade Brown, Flirta D and of course the usual Bloodline members. Just in time for christmas, it seems Big H has finally come through and delivered what everybody wanted.
Peep the tracklist below and pre-order ‘Fire And Smoke’ here
Fire and Smoke | Official Tracklist
1 Bring The Pain
2 Genesis (Feat. Novelist, Bossman)
3 Trap Life
4 Smash
5 No Rules
6 Alarm
7 The Game
8 Stuff (You Do)
9 Red Gold And Green
10 RoadStar
11 Crime Scene (feat. Blade Brown, Paper Pablo)
12 Wake Up (LengFace)
13 Mums Life
14 Damned
15 Been Doing This (feat. Flirta D, Footsie, Dan)
16 All Day
Bonus Tracks available with the physical copy:
17 LimeLite
18 Up In Smoke
Date: November 28th, 2013
Nivki Minaj and Safaree “SB” Samuels have been rumoured lovers for a while now, despite years of closeness theres been no definitve confirmation from the pair, with Nicki maintaining he’s just her hypeman. Well, yesterday SB took it one step further and more or less confirmed what we already knew.
SB aka Scaff Beezy posted a vlog as he went out and tattooed Nicki’s face onto his forearm stating “A lot of people out there tattoo somebody that they don’t know. why not tattoo somebody that I know, you know?
So, who else out there feels like tattooing their partners face on their bodies…anyone?
Date: November 28th, 2013
Slenky has teamed up with Sony Mobile for an extraordinary campaign offering 25 young people, aged 18 – 24 years, the chance to discover what it takes to achieve their ultimate ambition by connecting with a host of influential figures within six amazing industries.
Slenky offered Super Shots in film, music, business, technology, sports and gaming and we can reveal the lucky 25 have now been selected!
Meet the Slenkasters HERE and follow their adventures online to get insider knowledge and practical advice direct from Super Shot hook-ups.
Good luck to the guys as they now embark on this incredible journey towards their dreams.
Date: November 27th, 2013
Lucchi Supremeson (born Leon Gibbs Thomas 12.09.1987) is a UK Rapper and hip-hop producer born in Chiswick, London.
Throughout his childhood days in south London, he has spent his life listening to Hip-Hop. His passion for the music stemmed from his mother and professional singer known as Teish O Day(EMI), who coincidently had to play Hip-Hop just to get him to sleep. He grew up listening to Jodeci, H Town, Dru Hill amongst other artists from LaFace Records. He has been drawn to Hip-Hop being inspired by WuTang, J Dilla, Mobb Deep, Andre 3000, M.O.P, Flipmode, Ghostface Killa, Madlib, Count Bass D amongst others.
Leon started rapping at the age of 12. From the age of 14-16, he started learning how to make music at Aveneus youth club, being encouraged by individuals Mike, TE1 and Iron Braydz. His uncle also inspiring him to make music, he formed groups with rappers crossing his path that shared his passion. The duo ‘Ty Chi’ was formed with his uncle known as Propa. He also formed a multi talented group of UK rappers known as ‘Anarchy’. Made up of members Propa, Shanti Scars, You & Omega the end. He is also part of another group ‘US2UK’. Made up of rappers Signif, Haz solo & the group members of Anarchy
Supremeson is known for his sampled boom bap style beats and real, outspoken lyric content. His music is not political but has potential to question society. His music reaps personality, which is recognized by his growing number of youtube viewers and soundcloud followers.
He produces music for Signif(US), Ty Chi and Anarchy. Also making collaborations with Deezy, forming the duo ‘DeeChi’. Lucchi has performance experience studying performing arts and music diplomas at Hammersmith and West Thames College both for one year. He has performed across many open mic nights across London. Planning to perform across europe for years to come. Expect more from Lucchi Supremeson on his online social networks and future releases.
Date: November 26th, 2013
Don’t forget, this Black Friday 29th November sees the hugely anticipated release of the Nike x Size? Air Huarache LE from the ‘Teal Pack’. Available online and in store at Size? in very limited numbers. RRP £95. I’m surprised there isn’t a queue outside Carnaby Street now! Click here to buy the Nike x Size? Air Huarache Le ‘Teal Pack’.
Date: November 26th, 2013
This Friday as we all know is ‘Black Friday’, a day that is truly ‘Nuts’ for all shoppers and Sneakerheads. This Friday 29th November sees on of the most anticipated Jordan releases of 2013, the Nike Air Jordan V ‘Oreo’. Personally I think that this ‘Oreo’ inspired colourway is one of the best non OG colourways that we’ve seen on the Jordan V. Synthetic Black Suede uppers combine nicely with a White midsole that features a speckled Shark Tooth. Like all Jordan releases, it’s going to be a matter of the fastest finger first with the Jordan V ‘Oreo’ at the top of many Christmas Lists Worldwide. The Nike Air Jordan V ‘Oreo’ will be releasing at 8am on Friday 29th November at the following stockists:
Wellgosh
NikeStore
Crooked Tongues
Urban Industry
Chimp
Sole Heaven
Foot Asylum
Offspring
Date: November 26th, 2013
YES YES Its true its true… I heard about this last week from one of my Instagram friends Ken (LOL its crazy how the world has changed when we have instagram and Twitter friends) but I was waiting for confirmation…
So yesterday it was confirmed by the worlds biggest sneakerhead site Sneakernews.com that the man they call YEESUS has dropped Nike through the fact they didn’t respect what he has done for the brand and didn’t offer him the deal he so rightly deserves….
Read more below text via Sneakernews.com
It’s official: Kanye West is partnering up with adidas for a range of sneakers and apparel. It’s unclear at the time of writing just how deep the partnership will run, but keep in mind one of Kanye’s main goals in making this move was to be able to consistently put out product. The info comes from a recent interview with Hot 97′s Angie Martinez, in which Kanye expressed displeasure at not receiving any royalties from the Air Yeezy. Apparently the new adidas partnership involves royalties paid for Kanye, which was a big part of the allure.
Of course this move calls into question the fate of the “Red October” Yeezy 2-it would be sort of an awkward move for Nike to put the shoe out now that West is an official partner of adidas, especially given his slightly disparaging remarks towards Nike CEO Mark Parker and the Nike machine at large. Keep in mind that this team up will not fall under the adidas Y-3 umbrella as was rumored and falsely reported by some in the frenzy of the past week. Let us know in the comments what you’re predicting for the Kanye West x adidas project and stay tuned with Sneaker News for updates as the product starts to show and adidas decides to inform the public of the partnership and the details
So then I start turning up in the BBC interview, so [Nike] said, ok cool, we’re gonna give you a bigger sandbox to play in. We’re gonna give you this amount right here to design, and two collections a year, and 30 skews — that’s the amount of items that you have. Would that make you happy, Kanye? And I said, well I need royalties. It’s not even like I have a joint venture. At least give me some royalties. Michael Jordan has 5%, that business is $2 billion. He makes a $100 million dollars a year off of 5% royalties. Nike told me we can’t give you royalties because you’re not a professional athlete. I told them, I go to the Garden and play one-on-NO-ONE. I’m a performance athlete. Did I really ANYTHING? YES! Did I really EVERYTHING. 100,000 percent. I’m 100,000 percent at all times. It’s people that work in offices trying to tell me how to think, when I got a better perspective. I live in Paris.
So the old me, without a daughter, would have taken the Nike deal because I just love Nikes so much. But the new me, with a daughter, takes the adidas deal because I have royalties and I have to provide for my family.
WOW!!! This is BIG News… Whats your thoughts Guys!!
@Trainerholic #ByAppointmentOnly
Date: November 25th, 2013
With the controversial “Bound 2″ video splitting opinions and the trademark rants during his ‘Yeezus’ tour making constant headlines, it’s definitely Yeezy season right now. love him or hate him, there no denying Kanye West seems to be the talk of the town every day.
The latest leg of the ‘Yeezus’ tour was at New Yorks Madison Square Garden and Kanye didn’t disappoint, breaking into a tirade against a range of issues most notably against Nike. Kanye stated he wasn’t pleased with the way he had been treated at the company and then hinted at a separation between the pair. Kanye called out Nike CEO Mark Parker stating
“Mark Parker tried to son me. Yes. Son me because I am the sun and I will shine bright. And when I don’t have as much money as a billionaire and when I don’t have the factories that, that dude has over there, what I do have is my voice. Ain’t no corporation that can take me away from my voice and I’m going to scream at the top of my motherfucking mountain as loud as I want. Anything I want. Whenever I want. Is that crazy? So I’m going to make the announcement on Monday with the corporation that finally let me get an opportunity to create.”
He also revealed the much hyped “Red October” Air Yeezy IIs, might not ever drop.
“I asked Nike when the Red Octobers supposed to drop, and they said, ‘We don’t know,’” he said.
Industry rumours suppose Kanye will announce on Monday he has decided to begin working with Adidas having formed a close relationship with Y-3 lead designer Yohji Yamamoto.
So what’s the verdict? Is this a smart move for Kanye or should he stick it out with Nike?
Date: November 22nd, 2013
Its no secret JME is one of the UKs most well known gamers, ahead of the release of the new Xbox one console today JME sent out a few tweets sending his gaming followers into a frenzy.
The Boy Better Know MC posted a picture of what looks like several Xbox One consoles he claimed to be selling for them 200, more than half the RRP of £430. Peep the tweet below
If you’ve been following JME for a while you’ll be more than aware he’s always up for a laugh and joke and could very well be playing tricks on everyone but right now we must say it all looks pretty legit. You know what they say “if it looks too good to be true, it usually is”. Let’s wait and see at 4!
Date: November 22nd, 2013
A US jury has added $290 million dollars more to the damages Samsung Electronics owes Apple for copying vital iPhone and iPad features, bringing the total amount the technology to an eye watering $930 million dollars.
The South Korean company were arguing they should only have to pay $52 million more whilst Apple were demanding they receive $379.8 on top of the amount decided in March. Yesterdays verdict will no doubt be seen as an unresounding victory for Apple in a case between both sides that has been in court for over two years.
There’s been no formal comment from either side but it looks like this will certainly affect the landscape of phone developments from both companys in the forseeable future.
