Creative Act - Top 5 Hip Hop Albums of All Time

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For my creative act I have compiled my top 5 favorite hip hop albums of all time that have inspired over the years. I decided to make this a creative act because this songs that are on the albums are what inspire me to do my best work. When I created my other acts, I was usually listening to one of these 5 albums, looking for inspiration. I draw the inspiration from both the beat, and the messages delivered in the lyrics.

Creative Act - Car Audio System

For my creative act, I, with the help of my father installed a car audio system in to my car. My dad installed the last one into my old truck. He taught me how to do it step by step, so this time around he figured that I could do it myself, along with a little big of help. After observing him install the system into my truck, the process seemed pretty basic this time around. Essentially I disconnected the back speaker that originally acted as the subwoofer, and put the after market one in its place. I mounted the amp to the side of sub, because thats where it fit best. The amp has a 2 way output, making it easy to hook up to the CD deck. This is a great thing to know how to do because it allows you to save lots of money.

Creative Act - Cereal Television

For my creative act I designed and built a television replica out of old cereal boxes. I got the idea from seeing a puppet show on tv, which reminded me of building them as a kid in grade 3 art class. I thought it would be fun to re-create one of these televisions now that I am older. The boxes are stuck together with tape, and plastic rap covers the front to represent the screen. A tin foil rod is then stuck on top to resemble the antenna.

Hype Machine

For my creative act this week I have chosen to share my hype machine (Hype M) with you. Hype M is essentially a giant music library, where people can create accounts, and follow the music that they love. The website is easy to use, and its free to sign up for. The majority of the time I listen to my account is while I'm doing homework because it helps me focus. You can follow songs or artists by licking the heart shaped icon beside the file in which your listening to. This adds it to your own personal account, which other users of Hype M can follow.

http://hypem.com/#/m_abbey69

Curren$y & Ski Beatz

Curren$y in the studio with Ski Beatz. For those that dont know, Ski Beatz worked with Jay-Z back in the day on the Reasonable Doubt album, producing Dead Presidents. Dame Dash was also in the studio doing what he does best, bobbin' his head.

Pac Div

Pac Div, from their Church League Champion's mixtape. Pac Div, What is its one time Pac Div.

Stones Throw x Stussy J. Dilla Tee

Stones Throw records and Stussy have collabed once again to pay homage to J-Dilla, 3 years after his passing. The tee will be released on Feb. 13, in both black and white.

Creativity: Act 6. Air Jordan Coral Paint Shop

Coral Paint Shop Pro X2 is a cool way to edit photos. I chose to edit my favourite sneaker, the Air Jodan. The Jordan 3 & 5 were designed by Tinker Hatfield, with releases in the late 80's and early 90's. Each shoe was specifically designed to be worn on the court by Michael Jordan. I took both these photos and edited them using Coral Paint's many features. The Jordan 3 was created using an artistic effect feature, which involves making the shoe look as if its from an old news paper. There are also some color changes, and brightness adjustments done to the shoe. The Jordan 5 was created using the illumination effect, to make it looks as if a light is casting a shadow on the shoe. The colors to the shoe were also adjusted, to help enhance the shadow effect.

Air Jordan 3



Air Jordan 5

Dom Kennedy (Feat. BJ The Chicago Kid) - Of All Time

Dom Kennedy back with another one, off his new album Future Street / Drug Sounds. Video's produced by Jerome D.

Creativity: Act 5. Cigar Box Guitar

Recently my Pops and I created this Cigar Box Guitar from scratch. Its a basic concept that we picked up online, however its a daunting task to complete. Its a very delicate process that took many hours. Its essentialy just a cigar box that we purchased for the base, and the rest is just wood we carved out. It is a fully working electric guitar that sounds great.




Johnny Depp seen with a Cigar Box Guitar

Creativity: Act 4. Jean shop 101

These are a pair of APC New Standard Jeans that I have been working on. Working with a Denim Design Lab jean kit, I have been able to fade, crease, and wash these jeans to the look they are now. The majority of the work was done by just wear over time, however the fine-tuning was done with sandpaper, the abreasion tool, and bleech. Below are some photos of an origional pair of APC's, the ones I have worked with, as well as the tools used.
An Origional Pair of APC's

My Pair

The Show: Hip Hop Documentary Pt. 1

This is part 1 of the best hip hop documenaty i've seen. Its from 1995 and takes an in depth look at the rap game, including performances and interviews from Biggie, Snoop, Wu-tang, Run DMC, and more. Check out the rest of the documentary on youtube.

Wu-Tang Clan x The Beatles - Enter The Magical Mystery Chambers

1. Wu Vs Beatles (Intro) 01:29
2. C.R.E.A.M. 03:20
3. Got Your Money 03:43
4. Forget Me Not 04:09
5. Back In The Game 04:48
6. Uh Huh 03:31
7. Criminology 03:11
8. Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' 02:01
9. Daytona 500 03:20
10. Labels 02:49
11. Smith Bros 01:38
12. R.E.C. Room 03:27
13. Wu Vs Beatles (skit) 01:14
14. Mighty Healthy 03:11
15. Clientele Kidd 02:51
16. Cutting It Up 03:09
17. Release Yo Self 02:56
18. City High 02:12
19. Run 02:36
20. Cross My Heart 02:07
21. Uzi (Pinky Ring) 04:36
22. Bizarre 01:31
23. Slang Editorial 02:05
24. Save Me Dear 03:03
25. The Movement 02:35
26. Wu Tang Cream Team Line Up 03:28
27. Wu Vs Beatles (Outro) 02:24

Air Jordan 2010 Releases

Its finally 2010, and with that comes the release of new Air Jordans. The highlights of this year will include the re-release of the Air Jordan Black Infrared VI as well as my favorite, the Air Jordan I (Black-University Blue). Dont Sleep on these!

Jigga Man On The Cover Of Interview Magazine

HOV has graced the cover of the February issue of Interview Magazine. You cant knock this guys hustle.

http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/jay-z/

Alife Presents: Clayton Patterson L.E.S. Captured

A small storefront gallery On Rivington Street, in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, called Alife Presents displays a portrait gallery, on a plasma screen, of what the L.E.S. used to be like. There are also more photos inside, all of which are captured by Mr. Patterson. Patterson consideres these photos historical documents because the L.E.S. has changed so drastically.

“I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was capturing the last of the wild, free, outlaw, utopian, visionary spirit of the Lower East Side,”

Over the years, Patterson has collected an estimated hundreds of thousands of photographs, & over 300 audiotaped interviews, not to mention a collection of Lower East Side ephemera, including graffiti stickers, books, & tattoo art.

Verbal Threat - Reality Check (Feat. DJ Premier)

Some Cool Shit From The Hundreds Blog

The dudes at The Hundreds blog made collages of their favorite kids treats that are no longer with us (R.I.P.). These ones were my favorite, check em out.

The Hundreds x True - Native Leagues Project

San Francisco based True, has teamed up with The Hundreds to unveil their Native Leagues Project. The new calabo will pay homage to The Bay Areas historic sports teams. Each month, True will release a new twist on the concept done by other designers. Part 1 of the release features a silver & black colorway, perfect for any raiders fan. The T-shirt will be available online at trueclothing.net on January 15th.

Justalilhype! showin love to Gold MMVIII

Vancouver Hype Magazine, justalilhype, recently did a write up on Victoria native Shun Kinoshita. The interview looks sick and the photos are equally as hype. Much love to justalilhype. Peep the interview!

http://justalilhype.com/home/?p=3891justalilhype

From The Vault - Classic Jay

Classic Jay-Z from 1994, I Cant Get With That. I dont know whats better, Jays flow or dance moves.

Neako Feat. Wiz Khalifa - Back To The Set

New music from Neako & Wiz Khalifa called Back To The Set. Track is off Neakos upcoming mixtape Junk Food, produced by Kril Krak. Song features a hype Easy-E sample.

Surface To Air Accessories

Developed in 1996 as a side project at the New York University. The origional three finger rings are hand cut and finished from stock quater inch aluminum. The Dirty Gold necklace features 24 karat gold over stainless steel shapes

Death By Louis V

The most expensive shot to the heart, ever. The Louis Vuitton engraved silver and gold bullet. Every fashion fanatics dream way to die.

New Wu-Tang Clan Feat. Raekwon, Ghostface, Method Man & U-God - Clap 2010

New Wu-Tang of the Return Of The Wu & Friends project, which is entirely produced and compiled by Wu-Tang Clan producer Mathematics.

Jay-Z x Stash x Villa Americana Boot

Stash, Jay-Z and Udi Avshalom of Training Camp NYC have come together with Philadelphia’s Villa to create this supple “Americana” Boot. The boot was created at Cove Shoe Company in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania and features a full grain Bison leather upper, crepe sole and Goodyear welt construction. Exclusives! - only 54 pairs made.

Drake In Canada Goose Alberta Vest (Green Earth) & Red Wing Boots

Canadian Rapper Drake, of Young Money, was spotted rockin a Canada Goose Alberta vest ($499) in the Green Earth colorway and Red Wing RW Inspired Boots. The Alberta vest (3337M) is a slim insulated fit made with 100% nylon ripstop and a removable hood. Drakes steady reppin his country, thats word to Toronto.

Benedict Radcliffe x Nike Sportswear 1948 - Giant Air Max 1 Sculpture

This bigger then life scuplture of a Nike Air Max 1 was created by British sculptor Benedict Radcliffe, to commemorate the realese of Dizzee Rascals Air Max 90. The creation sits outfront of the Nike Sportswear 1948 store in London.

The Gospel of Hip Hop First Instrument KRS ONE

The Gospel of Hip Hop: First Instrument, the first book from the I Am Hip Hop, is the philosophical masterwork of KRS ONE. Set in the format of the Christian Bible, this 800-plus-page opus is a life-guide manual for members of Hip Hop Kulture that combines classic philosophy with faith and practical knowledge for a fascinating, in-depth exploration of Hip Hop as a life path. Known as “The Teacha,” KRS ONE developed his unique outlook as a homeless teen in Brooklyn, New York, engaging his philosophy of self-creation to become one of the most respected emcees in Hip Hop history. Respected as Hip Hop’s true steward, KRS ONE painstakingly details the development of the culture and the ways in which we, as “Hiphoppas,” can and should preserve its future.