A$AP Rocky x Jeremy Scott

Umm...Complex's description is pretty sweet so I'll just use theirs. I was kinda iffy on if I liked A$AP Rocky or not. I thought he was cool just didn't know what to feel about him. This video for some reason makes me respect him a little more. Big up to Jeremy Scott and Complex for this, though.

"Style defines culture. Our people define style." What better way to sum up Complex's February/March 2012 issue, starring style kings A$AP Rocky and Jeremy Scott? Hip-hop's hottest rookie has been rocking Jeremy's outrageous designs for years, before LIVE.LOVE.A$AP and that infamous $3 million deal brought his Harlem Mob to the forefront of NYC rap. And while Jeremy is no stranger to hip-hop's flashiest stars, it's good to see the veteran fashion icon is still embracing the new generation with open arms.

Stalley x DJ Khaled – City of 30,000 Wolves

I like that not only is MMG not attempting to change Stalley to fit their mold (like Wale seems to be happy to do) but they didn't just sign him and sit him on the bench. He teams up with DJ Khaled (who does a lot more than people think he does...he doesn't just yell on songs. lol) on the DJ Toomp produced track, "City of 30k Wolves".

Respect to America's heartland [Ohio].

Krayzie Bone x Ray Cash "Go Dumb" MV

Title is pretty self-explanatory. 2 of Cleveland's finest team up and "go dumb" in a pretty nice video (the skyline shots are dope) done by my family at ThaDoubleO.

Chels "The Lesson"

The N.O,'s 20-year-old, Chels drops her single, "The Lesson" featuring Ace Boogie from her forthcoming, True School For The Moon Children (TSFTMC) CD, set to be released HERE on Jan 31, 2012.

I posted her Hiii Power remix here a while back.

Steve Stoute x Lady Gaga

Music/media mogul, Steve Stoute conducts a pretty nice interview with Lady Gaga on The Tanning Effect on everything from the connection of people to the meaning behind Ye & Jay's "Otis" video. I featured a dope video with Steve on "What Is Cool" awhile back, too.

LA Clique x Lil Debbie

My CA fam, LA Clique finally dropped their collab with Lil Debbie in the form of a pretty ill pullover. 

They have this to say of the release on their website:

"The highly anticipated collab has finally dropped, and believe us when we say it has been a dope experience for all of us, check out the first of many collabs between our girl Lil Debbie & ourselves at L.A Clique Clothing Co...We are fully stocked on women sizes small - large".

Shop now and save some scratch by using promo code "Essince"

Far From Average Pullover (gray (click here)

Far From Average pullover (charcoal gray)

I usually don't feature women's fashion (mostly because I'm a guy and I don't care) but this is pretty fresh. And I know some of y'all have a lady friend who you'd like to keep looking good, right?

Big up to LA Clique and respect to Lil Debbie. This is fresh.

Iggy Azalea "Ignorant Art"

I think because I'm not the "traditional MC" (race/location/background), I like to check other people who don't fit the proverbial mold. Lately, I've been on this 'white girl rapper' phase and never really posted anything from Australia-born, CA-raised femcee, Iggy Azalea (who's rumored to be talking with Def Jam).

Definitely got that Slauson sound.


Download her mixtape HERE

NIGO x Converse Addict

picture via Nigo's Blog

Japanese designer, Nigo (BAPE) has partnered with Converse to design for their Japanese Addict line. He added a zipper on the side which, to me, is pretty nifty. I had some old high top Pumas I could lace losely enough I never had to tie them and I don't feel like retying my shoes all the time. This zipper would be nice. lol "He has also utilized a Vibram sole to further enhance the intriguing look (and feel) of the sneaker". - Complex

Available March 10th in white or brown in select stores.

For more information (and if you read Japanese or know how to use Google Translate...or both like me. lol) go to Nigo's blog

picture via Nigo's blog

Tyler Cymone "Shook"

My girl, Tyler Cymone definitely does her thing on this "Shook Ones" remix.

I did an interview with her when I was out in LA but while I'm finishing that up check this feature/go behind the scenes with her on 365Voice.

Get @Tyler_Cymone and tell her @Essince says what's up.

Nipsey Hussle "Forever on Some Fly Sh!t" MV

Nipsey Hussle drops his new video for "Forever on Some Fly Sh!t" from his latest release, The Marathon Continues

MAN, I miss Japan! I'm gonna start looking at plane tickets now, actually. I haven't been there in a few months. Maybe the exchange rate is better now. lol

PRVLGD LIFE (spring 2012)

I met up with the owners behind NY men's lifestyle brand, Privileged Life at Agenda in Long Beach a few weeks ago and I wanted to feature some pieces from their spring look book.

See how their designs went from THIS....

To these...

The have some pretty ill pieces for that classy but still trendy streetwear look.

Here's to the Privileged Life

Gnarlon Brando's Midnight Noir (inst. album)

Producer, Lee Bannon presents a pretty nice instrumental album in Gnarlon Brando's Midnight Noir.

Gnarlon Bando's Midnight Noir by lee bannon

Lee Bannon Remixes The Weeknd (Live)

Lee Bannon Remixes The Weeknd (Live) from Erick Lee on Vimeo.