Nelly – Move That Body Ft. Akon + T-Pain | Official Video
Nelly is finally back after a long hiatus, sans his signature band-aid, and promises a good line-up of club hits. One of the latest tracks to release an official video is “Move That Body” featuring Akon and T-Pain. In true club-hit fashion, cue scantily clad girls, and new ways (excuses) to see them shake it. Apparently, the latest music video scenario (excuse) is an underground ring…of girls battling in booty-drops? Check out the video after the jump and see what you think about Nelly rejoining the hip-hop scene.
Nike Soccer – Cristiano Ronaldo X Nike ‘CR Safari’ Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II
Teased yesterday and unveiled today by Nike and soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo, is the new CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II. While most are probably familiar with the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II from its launch prior to FIFA World Cup 2010, the new release combines two laudable and celebrated aspects of the sportswear giant– technology and heritage– and the result? Groundbreaking.
This is the first time Nike’s ubiquitous Safari print has been used in performance soccer, and this harks back to 1987 when the now famed Safari print is first introduced on the Air Safari Running shoe. Also, in another trailblazing move to revolutionize the aesthetics of performance footwear, Tinker Hatfield had began adapting the print to other athletic and performance-driven sports shoes. The Safari print had quickly garnered fans, and now, twenty-three years later, the print finds a new home on one of the most technologically advanced soccer cleats.
Combined with the fiercely striking safari printed Nike Flywire upper, the shoes also feature the new Nike SENSE traction system, which features revolutionary retractable studs that can help the player adapt to any ground condition and pressure exerted by the foot. The SENSE system, combined with directionally positioned blades allows for quick changes of direction and cutting.
An interesting point to note about the Safari print, is that is is overlaid with a tonal chevron pattern which will illuminate in certain light, and this is designed to appear as a flash in the player’s periperhal vision, improving the player’s awareness on the pitch.
The new CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II also comes with unique user code to unlock insider tips and Master Speed training content which allows for access to training insights from players and coaches through Nike Football+.
Ronaldo will be debuting the new CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II on the fields during “El Derbi”, which features Madrid’s premier football teams on November 7. The new cleats will be available to all at retailers and online at nikestore.com starting November 15.
Supra is heating up the shoe game on a daily basis with fresh releases from their Holiday 2010 collection, and the latest to hit the stores world wide are the low cut Terry Kennedy signature model, Stacks. The new drop comes in three distinct color schemes, Royal Blue Suede/Canvas, Navy Blue Suede/Canvas and Black Suede/Red Canvas. Royal Blue Suede/Canvas pair is the most eye catching, with the unexpected combination of royal blue and purple soles. The other two colorways are staple colorways that are highly wearable on and off the skateboard. All of the sneakers feature lightweight cupsole, SupraFoam midsole cushioning and visa terry lining as well as premium grade EVA sockliner.
Since we are well on our way into the troughs of fall, it is not surprising that with a resurgence of appreciation for heritage brands and fabrics, Harris Tweed has been popping up everywhere in collaborations of shoes and clothes. The latest to adopt the heritage English Harris Tweed is the Japanese maker of ultra-soft, tightly spun, durable fleece apparel– Loopwheeler. Loopwheeler had customized its classic zip-up grey fleece hoodie with Harris Tweed patches in contrasting herringbone and check pattern. The pockets have been made in one pattern each, and each half of the hoodie comes with a matching elbow patch. The hoodie is set to hit racks in mid-November, so keep an eye out for a hoodie that will last and last and last.
Amongst the classic designs to come from BAPE is the Shark designs and in particular the Shark full zip hoodies attracted attention from all angles. If you thought the Shark designs were done, then BAPE has another trick up its leather sleeves. For the Winter 2010 collection the classic Shark design is combined with another classic jacket, the leather riders jacket. Black and brown versions are made in premium cow leather with the classic Shark hood design and the full zip. Inner lining of the jacket features the Ape camo printed in the same tonal pattern as the exterior. Check your local BAPE store or BAPE LAND online store for more details.
First Outer Space Foursquare Check-In | Unveiled New NASA Explorer Badge
The likes of social media and location-based service made a giant leap today as NASA AstronautDouglas H. Wheelock, Commander of Expedition 25, made the first “check-in” from outer space on the popular social media and location-based platform foursquare. With assistance from upstart creative agency JESS3 and NASA, Commander Wheelock was able to check-in at the International Space Station, some 220 miles in orbit above Earth. In becoming the first human to ever check-in from space, Commander Wheelock (call sign “Astro Wheels“) unlocked a brand new foursquare badge – NASA Explorer. Check the video documented the very moment a fun history was made after the jump.
A new video had just dropped from N*E*R*D’s upcoming album, Nothing, set to release on November 2. The new video, “Help Me”, takes a somber topic and fuses it into a classic rock and blues sound that is part Motown, and partly reminiscent of The Beatles. But a more subdued The Beatles. Check out the video which had just hit the Internet yesterday and get ready for the album to drop in a few weeks.
As a part of an intricate viral campaign leading up to the launch of hip-hop mogul, Jay-Z’s new book, “Decoded”, the hip-hop maestro and newly expectant father (word is Beyonce is expecting), has revealed an iconic image and portion of his upcoming book at Miami’s Delano Hotel, at an unexpected location– the bottom of the swimming pool. The viral campaign is held in conjunction with Bing, and pages and images from the books will be popping up throughout the countries in various cities. People who have discovered these books can then decode the page and text their answers or a unique code to the game, and stand a chance to win a book, or even better, tickets to see Jay-Z and Coldplay live in concert.
The campaign is set to run through November 20, but the book will be launching slightly earlier on November 16. Meanwhile, check out a video recap of the unveiling!
Having lived through multiple music eras since the early 1960’s, Marshall has proven to withstand the test of time. It has become what you may call – the grandfather of musical amplifiers. Having been part of countless bands and traveled for close to a century, it is needless to say that Marshall has grown to be a reputable name. Zound Industries has recently partnered up with Marshall, in the quest to produce what may be one of the most beautiful integrations of classic, iconic and functional. They created a brand new Marshall that you can now wear on your head and listen through your ears, and your ears only – the Marshall headphones.
The eye catching Marshall headphones are designed distinctly in the brand’s image and form. It is classically devised in black and gold, and like icing on the cake, it features the iconic white on black scheme with the “Marshall” signature on the headband. The Marshall headphones have been spotted around trade shows throughout the year, and has stirred up great anticipation for people anxiously looking to own one of these gems. However, wait no more, the official release is scheduled to be on November 15th of this year. Join the countdown by checking out their websitefor more information.
Vintage suitcases that are can also play music? Your sonic enjoyment just got a little dandier with SiMo, who scours for gorgeous vintage suitcases and turn them into boom boxes that can be hooked up to your iPhone or iPod, and can last for 7 hours on a single charge. Each BoomCasehas been lovingly customized and come with different specifications. Check out SiMo’s site for more available models and if you are up for a specially customized BoomCase, that could be easily arranged through his site as well.
In New Balance’s recent design competition in conjunction with Frontline, entries were submitted for a chance to get a one of one edition made. In Tomat3’s unique and minimalist design, a simple colorway of off-white and gray dominates the shoe, apart from the brownish-orange suede hits on the heel and outline of the branding. The tongue is likely what won the contest for Tomcat3, as it features the binary code for 1984, the designer’s birth year. Don’t be surprised if you see another binary-themed release, and remember who did it first. If you’re feeling these, sorry, you will never have the chance to cop them, as the only pair went to the winner.
Daft Punk X TRON Legacy OST – The Game Has Changed
For a movie about a digital universe in for the kill, it is only appropriate that the soundtrack to one of 2010’s most highly anticipated movies, TRON Legacy, was created by psychedelic-electro DJ duo, Daft Punk. While the TRON Legacy OST has been available for your online listening pleasure for a few months now, a new track, The Game Has Changed, had just surfaced online as well. Meanwhile, the official soundtrack release date has been pushed back to December 7, a month later than the previously anticipated November release. Enjoy the track after the jump.
Banksy seems to be all over the place recently, with a new title for The Simpsons making him the talk of town and the web space, and now, new pieces which had popped up in London. One of the three pieces which had shown up includes another dog piece (after Banksy put up a Koons dog in Los Angeles as a part of the premiere of his directorial debut, Exit Through The Gift Shop), a leashed-up Haring dog. Also, there is a piece inspired by The Clash’s London Calling cover. Check out the new work, and if you are in town, visit the pieces before they get bombed and tagged over again in the short short life of street art. via: Arrested Motion/Unusalimage/Unurth
English synthpop, bulletproof duo, La Roux, has joined Team Yeezy in roping Kanye West in for a remix of their track “In For the Kill” from their self-titled debut album. The new version remixes La Roux’ signature psychedelic electric sounds with Kanye’s take on how he is in for the kill as well. Cue metaphorical werewolves and vampires going in for the kill as well. Also, aside from the audio gem, the duo are currently shooting a video for the remix as well and it should be available pretty soon!
