Chris Pastras is known by gallery crowds solely as a visual artist and Jason Lee is certainly known to most as Earl Hickey, the repentant television thief, but those who have an affinity for wheels mounted under planks of wood, know that the duo is actually doubling as Stereo Sound Agents 547 & o470. (more »)

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First of all, remixing any song with Sean Kingston on it by not including him on the remix makes it instantly better, but the homies over at The Amps also happen to have skills on the boards. They’ve somehow added more Bun B, to Bun’s first single, also giving it sensible reggae undercurrent. Speaking of Big Bun, II Trill is dropping mid-May and includes an incredible track called “You’re Everything” with a Jodeci sample. Do you remember Jodeci?!?

In some more news regarding our super sick wid it 50th issue, this weekend there’s a prime opportunity to re-up on some oh so dope Pegleg wears.

Aside from all the merchandise, there will be live DJ’s, drinks, and a customized photo booth. Photos from the event will be collected for a portrait feature on the PEGLEG NYC’s website. We look forward to seeing you this weekend! 

SATURDAY APRIL 19th & SUNDAY APRIL 20th343 Canal St. btwn. Greene and Wooster12 - 8PM

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On “Pain”, the latest from our issue 50 cover-boy, Game remembers the days of yore, with dookie rope gold chains and Cazal glasses, and gets a little assistance from the hood’s Miss America, Keisha Cole. At this point, I guess we can’t help but notice his pain, and he’s more thank willing to share it with us.

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This vid for “Hold it Down,” shot by main man Rik Cordero is exceptionally dope, even for dependable creatives like 9th and Buck, but I can’t seem to get over Kweli with his hat off. The Formula is in stores April 29th.

It may never rain in southern California, but you can get a break from the heat, and some dope wears at this WeSC sample sale going on right now at 11099 South La Cienega Blvd. Gone and get you some!

The brothas Wu, or whoever’s left of them, have finally released a video for “The Heart Gently Weeps” off the surprisingly controversial 8 Diagrams. Six months late, but why not?

Free with RSVP: mightyspringrelease@gmail.com

Considering that amazing purple and black magic jumpoff, its becoming ever more apparent that Flying Coffin has knack for the fitteds. (more »)