RUN TINGS EXCLUSIVE!!!

Each year during Hiphop Appreciation Week we fokus on a particular theme. Last year's was "Communication. " This year our fokus is "Empowerment."

Once again we reached out to some of our kulture's Originators and Innovators and asked them to say a few words on this year's theme of "Empowerment..."

Read DMC, DJ Slice, and Akil of J5's thoughts on Hiphop Appreciation Week's theme of "Empowerment..."

Brand New EP Release from Ohio Emcee/Producer Blueprint.

"Blueprint starts 2008 off correctly with this 7-song EP that digs deep into the legendary bands discography. The results are more lo-fi funk for the masses."

The LTD Edition CD Release includes both Vocal and Instrumental Versions of all tracks and include an 11x17" poster of the album artwork.

Only 500 copies!!! Want one?

Click Here to Get the LTD Edition CD at the Weightless Site .

Need a taste? Check the vid:

Add Blueprint at MySpace. 

Natas Kaupas is a man that has worn many hats, but before running Designarium, being an art director on anything else he changed the course of street skating...

Before any of the street skating heroes of today there was Natas Kaupas...

From DogTown roots he revolutionized street skating and was the first skater with a pro model shoe.

Check the history: 

Pt I

Pt II

Pt III

Pt IV

Speaking of female emcees...

Check Big Nay, "The IceQueen"  - We were impressed with her appearance on the NYOil verses 9th Wonder track, but we're even more impressed with this: