Wow, this is some good ‘ish right here. Golden Era Hip-Hop never dies … The Artifacts have been reppin’ Jersey since the early ’90s, and who can forget their excellent breakthrough track: “Wrong Side of the Tracks”

But there’s nothing wrong with this new video above: Hot beat by Illmind, Sick sample of Nas on the hook and scorching verses from El & Tame.

Yes Please!

Hopefully we get a new album from these cats real soon. Any takers?

Nicki-Nicki will be dropping her sophomore album this Spring and she scores the new cover of Wonderland Mag clad in all Prada – this is one time when her Harajuku make-up tendencies were kept in check and she actually looks really cute.
Love that facial expression she has – a striking cover indeed.

Something about Mr. Pilati’s flavor is just so untouchable – not only is he the Creative Director of YSL, one of the most revered design houses in the fashion realm, but he just carries himself with a swagger that’s so rare and distinct.

This is a shot of him from the recent men’s fashion shows in Paris and let’s be honest: what designer do you know his age who can pull off a neck tattoo and still look so regal and sophisticated.

We Salute you Stefano!

Texas-based t-shirt brand Mondo hooked up with various artists to create some really rad, vintage posters of Planet of the Ape movies. We’re really loving the bold colors and graphic intensity of these creations.
One thing’s for certain: These Apes look like They Are About to Tear ‘Ish Up!

If there’s one emcee that hardly ever lets us down – it’s Ev from the Dilated Crew.
Here’s the latest video from his criminally slept-on 2011 release “Cats and Dogs” called Falling Down.

The visuals are fresh, the beat is nice and the lyrics are on point. What more could you ask for?

Flying high off Maroon 5′s huge year in 2011 with their hit “Moves Like Jagger” and their other collaborative smash with Gym Class Heroes “Stereo Hearts,” Levine partakes in a new fashion shoot for InStyle Magazine.

We’re liking the brooding, frontman style here complete with the ripped jeans, full-length peacoat and week-old facial stubble. Photography was captured by Matthew Kristall.

We were extremely happy when we heard that Umit Benan – one of our favorite menswear designers got the Creative Director position at Trussardi. And now we’re seeing his first debut collection just debuted at the fashion shows in Milan.
He stays true to his character-driven design style seemingly channeling Al Pacino from Carlito’s Way and mixing that with with a 7Os Harlem pimp influence into a bold, standout collection.

One thing we love about Umit is he remains fearless in his designs, and we certainly need to see more of that in fashion.

Some new covers to throw your way – two covers featuring two dudes who should be making a lot of noise in 2012 – ASAP Rocky representing Harlem above and Irish-German Actor Michael Fassbender who is quickly rising up the ranks of A-list Hollywood leading – featured on the cover of Interview below.

Every so often, the gods allow one of their own to descend the heavenly stairs and rub shoulders with us mere mortals – just to show us that with enough conviction, hard work and belief, we can all surpass the mundane and ascend to the extraordinary.
Happy Birthday Cassius Clay.

Some fresh new flavor from one of our favorite producers in the game (of all time) – MadLib representing the StonesThrow crew. He’s hooked up with the CTE affiliate and mid-West, new-school bad guy, Freddie Gibbs to create one of those classic street-rap tunes called “Thuggin.”

If you’re looking for a rap video with any themes of upliftment and moral consciousness, this is not it. It’s Gangsta Music people – there is a lane for everything, and we co-sign this rugged video wholeheartedly.
Enjoy above.