DAPP summer guide '09 | music

boogieb: summer is always a good time for music. Here are 3 albums i will be annoying the diver next to me at the red light with...

MOS DEF - 'ECSTATIC'
June 9th

In recent shows Mos Def has performed new songs from his upcoming album, The Ecstatic. Crowds have heard tracks produced by Madlib and Oh No (Madlib’s younger brother). Other confirmed tracks on the album are "Auditorium" featuring Slick Rick, produced by Madlib, "Super Magic" produced by Oh No and "Twilite Speedball" produced By Chad Hugo & Mos Def. The album is expected to feature collaborations with Slick Rick, Talib Kweli, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Black Thought and Jay Electronica,[2], as well as production by Mr. Flash and the late J. Dilla [3]. The first single off the album is 'Life In Marvelous Times', the second single is 'Quiet Dog', and the third single is 'Casa Bey'. (via wiki)

Mos Def - "Casa Bey" - The Ecstatic - 6.9.09


'estatic' album cover

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LUPE FIASCO - 'LASERS'
June

Fiasco announced at a Chicago concert late in 2008 that his next and most likely final album will be a three disc album and that the first disc "Everywhere" would come out in June 2009. The trio was going to be named LupE.N.D. On January 30, 2009, Lupe Fiasco originally announced that LupE.N.D. will be postponed indefinitely. Instead, he would release three albums; The Great American Rap Album in June 2009, two following albums in December 2009 and June 2010, with LupE.N.D. following afterward. However, it was announced by Fiasco that his next album would instead be titled, "We Are Lasers"; yet later his official rep announced and confirmed that it would instead be titled simply "Lasers". The album is currently scheduled for a release in June 2009, no specific date is known though. Furthermore Drew Correa stated that he's one of the producers who submitted beats for the album. Lupe recently stated on a blog that the first single will be "Shining Down" featuring Matthew Santos. (via wiki)

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THE CLIPSE - 'TILL THE CASKET DROPS'
Late Summer

Till the Casket Drops is the upcoming 3rd album from Virginia hip hop duo Clipse, set for release in late-summer 2009. It will feature production from Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, The Hitmen, The Neptunes, Rick Rubin, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Dame Grease, and DJ Khalil. The album will be preceded by a mixtape called Road To Till The Casket Drops, available December 1 through complex.com. An unofficial remix to the song "Kinda Like a Big Deal" has been released by Bun B of UGK. (via wiki)

DAPP summer guide '09 | kicks x apparel

boogieb: time to brighten up your kicks collection for the summer. Clae and Converse got u.

CONVERSE CO-STARS

This summer, Converse is launching a new series of footwear called Converse Co* (Co ‘Star”). The sneakers which “take inspiration from creative individuals” will be sold exclusively at Foot Locker and colorways will drop consistently throughout July. Is this red/white model inspired by Jayceon Taylor? Yup, still making blood jokes. Check for them at Foot Lockers around the nation, right now. $70 (footlocker) (holla @ complex)

CLAE MCQUEEN

With its deceptively simple lines and smooth casual styling, the McQueen is the anti-hero shoe. It revisits the classic desert boot, but aids and assists both the Great Escape and the Getaway with its custom footbed and modern rubber sole. Crafted in supple leather, silky suede and appointed with unexpected details the McQueen epitomizes the quintessential cool of the West. Put pedal to the metal and speed through a sea of sand. (holla @ clae)

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boogieb: your gonna need something to put all your stuff in when your travelling this summer. Let LRG help...

from LRG's CONTAINER COLLECTION (holla @ lrg)

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boogieb: and what u gonna wear when it rains? Adidas Slvr jacket of course, so stop asking stupid questions...

ADIDAS SLVR HOODED JACKET (holla @ slvr)

For a modern look and feel, the adidas SLVR Hooded Jacket uses a high-sheen polyester fabrication, featuring a front pouch pocket with side welt openings, a half-front zip and spacious raglan sleeves. For added detail there is piping along the hood and sleeves.

about Adidas Slvr

The adidas SLVR label’s key message is ‘Simply Perfect’. The range shows a timeless and considered design; one that conveys a minimalist character, yet is fresh and progressive. The collection includes apparel, footwear and accessories for both men & women.

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boogieb: and finally, some kicks im sure i cant afford but kinda want anyways thanks to KanYe West x Louis Vuitton. this Louis Vuitton sneaker line dropping mid-June. (holla @ sneakernews)

DAPP summer guide '09 | movie

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THE HANGOVER | 06.05.09
pretty sure this will be ridiculously funny, lookin forward to the Mike Tyson cameo.

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TRANSFORMERS:REVENGE OF THE FALLEN | 06.05.09
more giant robots f**kin sh!t up... just dont kill Jazz again (the one black transformer)

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BRUNO | 07.10.09
if borat was on crack... and gay...





boogieb: my personal top 3 must see movies this year. but also look out for these:

- 'Up' - May 21 (Pixar goes hard)
- 'Inglourious Basterds' - August 21 (never sleep on Quentin Tarantino)
- 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3' - June 12 (never sleep on Denzel)
- 'Year One' - June 19 (anything with Paul Rudd is cool with me)
- 'Land of the Lost' - June 5 (we learned Danny McBride is the sh!t after watching 'Eastbound & Down')
- 'Powder Blue' - out now, went straight to DVD (Jessica Biel strippin? say word)

...and avoid Terminator (heard it sucked) & G.I.Joe (looks like it will suck)

DAPP summer guide '09 | television

boogbie: tryin to stay inside to beat the heat? your in luck, theres some good tv coming on. your couch will thank you.

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NBA FINALS 2009
(begin June 5th) - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic
why LeBron, why?

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TRUE BLOOD
(hbo) - June 14th @ 9pm




If Rutina Wesley & Anna Paquin (aka Rouge from 'X-Men') arent enough to make you watch this freaky and hilarious show about vampires, maybe the clip below will...or maybe some of the softcore porn scenes will get you (True Blood). and of course don't forget about 'Entourage' returning July 12 @ 10:30pm on HBO.

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THE GOODE FAMILY
(abc) - Wednesdays @ 9pm

the new one from Mike Judge (of 'Beavis and Butthead' & 'King of the Hill' fame). you would think it would take the place of 'King of the Hill' on FOX since it got cancelled (can u believe that? some completed unaired episodes may show up later this year though) but its not and it airs on ABC...we'll see how that goes. First episode was last week, pretty funny stuff, check the clip:

DAPP summer guide '09 | tech

boogieb: something else im obessed with... technology, gadgets and gizmos. where my nerds at?

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PALM PRE x new APPLE iPHONE


the new Palm Pre dropping early this June might be the biggest competion the iPhone has had yet. But iPhone may still be the top dog with rumors of a new version coming out soon as well with a bunch of new and needed features (like video? cut and paste?)

(get up on the Pre)
(get up on the iPhone rumors & other apple stuff)

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MICROSOFT ZUNE HD

boogieb: i dunno a single person that owns a zune. maybe Bill Gates, but i bet hes got an ipod too. Maybe that'll change with this pretty young thing. check the video of it in use (holla @ gizmodo)

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HULU DESKTOP


boogieb: i been watchin tv more on my computer than my actual tv lately. Companies are makin it so damn easy to do so. Hulu is probably the best tv streamed to your computer service out now. Its nice and easy to use, but now it went and got even easier with Hulu desktop. now use it like a regular application on your computer instead of getting on to the website. learn more @ (hulu).

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boogieb: summer is also good for video games, mainly cause of E3 (electrontic entertainment expo - June 2nd-4th) where the games of tomorrow are first introduced. but as far as the games of this summer. Here are 2 im lookin out for...

PUNCH-OUT (nintendo Wii)
out now

boogieb: classic sh!t right there



BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM (playstation 3)
August 25th

boogieb: so gangsta