Saturday, July 26
The Foreign Exchange: Leave It All Behind
The Foreign Exchange is made of Nicolay and Phonte. Nicolay is the producer, best known for his work with the Justus League. Phonte, the frontman, is best known for being 1/2 of the group Little Brother. Their accomplished backgrounds help set the stage for their first album's, Connected, success. Now- they are back again, for another triumph.
The Foreign Exchange sophomore album, Leave It All Behind, is due Fall 2008. Expect the single to drop soon!
Phonte:
"I can’t tell people what to expect... What I can tell them NOT to expect is ‘Connected Part 2.’ This is a totally different record with a different energy, but it’s still me and Nic doing what we do. I feel like this is the kind of record I’ve wanted to make all my life; I can’t wait for the world to hear it.”
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Unofficial Track-listing:
1. Back To You (Intro)
2. Sweeter Than You
3. House of Cards
4. Leave It All Behind
5. Another Day
6. Keep it Moving
7. All I Do F/ Darien Brockington, Median & Cesar Comanche
8. Still Connected (Skit)
9. We Alright (Be Alright Part II) F/ Median
10. Nic’s Message (Skit)
11. Lights
12. New You
13. Dreamer F/ Rapper Big Pooh & Darien Brockington
14. Tay’s Message (Skit)
15. Brand New Day
16. Believe It F/ The Dream
BONUS SONGS
17. All That You Are (Nic’s New Groove Remix) F/ Median & Darien Brockington
18. I Need Her F/ John Legend
Never heard the magic? Listen to some jams off their first album, Connected:
May we suggest?
Be Alright, Nic's Groove, All That You Are, Come Around, Happiness
Linkage:
Myspace.com/TheForeignExchange
Myspace.com/Phontigallo
Myspace.com/Nicolay
NicolayMusic.com
The IBE DVD Trailer
They get it poppin' overseas too!
The Notorious IBE is one of the leading Europe hip-hop dance events
This was the 8th event, held on June 6th, 7th & 8th of 2008
You can peep more video's here
TheNotoriousIBE.com
Myspace.com/TheNotoriousIBE
Friday, July 25
Brooke Hogan
I like her. She's mad down to earth, crazy cool. Another thing I dig is that she's not super skinny, she's not stressing to lose weight to keep up with coke-heads. The only thing that kills her vibe, is that she's a famous off-spring- but she can't help that. And she can't help but to aspire to be a singer. About Us was a hit though..
(Brooke Hogan voice) "What it do Paul Wall?"
Now that she has her own spin-off show, we can get to know Brooke a little better. Even though it is clearly scripted! She's an actress!! Spoiled and famous, living life. Team Brooke Hogan!
Episode 3 premieres tomorrow, July 27th at 10pm EDT
Tune in to it on VH1!
Brooke Knows Best on VH1.com
Myspace.com/BrookeHoganMusic
Russell Brand to host 2008 VMAs!
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This british man may not be Diddy, Chris Rock or Jack Black- but I think we can trust MTV and believe Brand will keep us laughing all night long. He has a very accomplished resumé and is well-known in England. He used to host MTV Select in the UK, but was dropped after showing up dressed as Osama bin Laden a day after the tragedy. With that being said, he just might be an unexpectedly entertaining host.
Don't forget to keep up with voting on MTV.com!
VMAs will air live from LA on September 7th!
RussellBrand.TV
Myspace.com/RussellBrand
Thursday, July 24
JEAN GRAE
DAMN!
I GOT A LOVE JONES IN MY BONES FOR THIS GIRL LOL. JEAN GRAE IS VERY TALENTED! SHE RAPS- JUST AS GOOD AS YOUR RAPPERS FAVORITE RAPPER. AND SHE JUST DROPPED HER ALBUM JEANIUS JULY 8 2008 (ON TALIB KWELI'S LABEL, BLACKSMITH MUSIC)
HERE IS THE VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE OFF HER ALBUM TITLED, "LOVE THIRST"
This might not be the official Jean Grae page, but it has all her songs!
Myspace.com/JeanGrae
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LUPE on CNN'S Black In America tonight!
Our man Lupe Fiasco will make an appearance on CNN's groundbreaking television documentary series, Black In America. The show airs tonight on CNN at 9pm Eastern. Tune in! It you aren't familiar with the series, check out the website and GET familiar. Tonights episode focuses on 'The Black Woman & Family'. Soledad O'Brien will explore the different experiences of a black woman and her family, single parenthood, and the destruction that HIV/AIDS has had on the black community. She will also track the growth and continued success of Black women in the workplace. If you miss tonights show, it will be re-aired on Saturday July 26th at 8pm Eastern.
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/black.in.america/
A Beautiful Poem...
The Mack had this posted on her myspace, isn't it the most beautiful poem ever?
It's so crazy how words can motivate.
After a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security.
And you begin to learn
that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child
and you learn
to build on all your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is
too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down
in mid-flight.
After a while you learn
that even sunshine burns
if you get too much
so you plant your own garden
and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone
to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn
with every goodbye, you learn.
-Unknown Author
FNMTV
Friday at 8pm on FNMTV, Tokyo Police Club will be performing!
Video premieres: Chromeo “Momma’s Boy”, Danity Kane f/ Missy Elliott “Bad Girls” & Bow Wow f/ Soulja Boy “Marco Polo”
It's hosted by Pete Wentz and features special commentary by Pink
MAKE SURE YOU TUNE IN!!
Also coming up this week you can vote on the best hip-hop and pop video's for the VMA's Vote here
FNMTV on MTV.com
Sneak Peek of Chromeo- Momma's Boy
Bow Wow and Soulja Boy - Marco Polo Sneak Peek
Photo credit: Chris Polk/MTV
Tony Hawk started a cool new website called, ShredOrDie.com in the Spring. It's a host for all different type of action sport's videos. Like, Skateboarding (of course!), Snowboarding, Surfing, BMX & Motocross. ShredOrDie.com also features videos on Tips, Tricks, Bails & Culture. At the end of every video you can vote SHRED or DIE. And once you create an account, you can uploads video's too!
There is maad shit going on at ShredOrDie.com! Check it!!
Here's one of the videos featured: The Maloof Street Contest
Wednesday, July 23
Ryan Leslie Presents: Diamond Girl (The Movie)
After the last Ryan Leslie post, 21-7 has been checking out his YouTube vid's. This is a short film he made, make sure you ready! It's about 12 minutes long!
Synopsis:
A Military Intelligence Agency has been assigned to recover a diamond that's been stolen from a very powerful Russian family. They suspect that a notorious dealer has been hired to sell the diamond on the black market. After shadowing her for a few weeks, the agency finds that she's very close to a certain music producer. They decide to recruit him into their service, and this is the story of how he manages to help them recover the precious stone.
Subscribe!! This shit is entertainment!!
YouTube.com/User/RyanLeslieTV
Lindsay Lohan: Bossy
Fuck the haters! 21-7 fux wit Lindsay Lohan, she's the shit!
Don't front, I can hear you humming...
I’m just a little bossy
I like it how I like it when I like it
And that’s how it is
I’m just a little bossy
You got a problem with it?
If I want it I get it now
la la la la
la la la la- I get it now
la la la la- I'm just a little bossy
la la la la
la la la la- I get it now
la la la la- I'm Just a little bossy
Trouble The Water
Trouble The Water is an award winning documentary that explores the physical and mental destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, LA and other areas of the South. Directed by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal (Farenheight 9/11 & Bowling for Columbine), it features Kimberly Rivers Roberts and Scott Roberts. It is an in-depth look at the before and after effects of the disaster, and about the highly publicized and controversial methods of recovery that our government took (or didn't take, rather) in the wake of the event. It's message and images are powerful; we can all remember the helplessness that was felt even by those not living in the South and with no connection to the South. Be ready to revisit that pain and gain a more detailed understanding of the severity of the situation. The trailer alone speaks to you and makes you truly wonder, who did more damage: the hurricane, or us?
Check out the trailer below:
The film opens in New York and LA August 22. If you don't live in the NYC or LA area, don't worry: It will be released nationwide soon after.
www.TroubleTheWaterFilm.com
Get educated, people!
Alex (loves the city of N.O.!)
Red Bull + Cola =
Hey! All you Red Bull lovers, here comes a new drink for ya..
RED BULL COLA!
Some of the ingredients are: lemon/lime, cinnamon, pine, corn mint, vanilla, ginger, licorice & orange.
The up's:
No phosphoric acid
No preservatives
No artificial flavors
In a store near you August 1st!
More info at: RedbullUSA.com
Rihanna: Disturbia
Ghostface tees
Hoodman Clothing & Design, Ghostface, and the Theodore Unit have collaborated to create 2 limited edition tees. The “718” tee has the Staten Island skyline of the Verrazano Bridge on it. And the “Bring Da Ruckus” tee has a Gohostface pic & the back reads the first verse and track from the Wu-Tang Clan’s first album, 36 Chambers. All the tees are signed by the man himself. You can cop theses killer limited tees at Hoodman.tv
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Tuesday, July 22
21-7 Link Banners!
These are our new (temporary) banners, We got some crazy fire ones on the way. Add them to your site!!
There are a few more on our myspace, check em: Myspace.com/3hrsofsleep
F.Y.I.: When you click them it brings you right here.. home!
Thx Darius!
Elle Got Happy Feet!!
Peep, the one and only, Elle with a case of Happy Feet!
& again...
Don't you just love her?
<33
I do!
Note:
These videos are hosted on the official 21-7 Magazine Myspace! Make sure you check out our vid's there every once and a while.. there is always something new!
Myspace.com/3hrsofsleep
Ryan Leslie makes Addiction
Ryan Leslie is a beast! A friend of a friend showed this video to me a few weeks ago--I definitely don't think he gets the credit he deserves. Check him out below:
http://www.ryanleslie.com/
Check him out on YouTube and witness more of the magic:
http://youtube.com/user/RyanLeslieTV
"Maybe it's how I smell in Paris Hilton cologne" -The Game
They call it Afrobatics baby!
Wow! The birthday celebration turned out a little different than what we planned, but it was still an amazing day! Instead of Santogold, Kid Cudi & friends, we ended up being entertained by some real mothafucking HUSTLA$$!!
Their names are Meek da Freak (Left) & Sugar Ray (Right) a.k.a. THE SHIIIIT but they prefer, The Afrobats
Please respect the grind- they are not new to this. They have made appearances in other events such as; Law & Order, The Broadway play "Forever Swing," and even went on tour with KRS1. Their 20 minute routine was entertaining every single second.
Who woulda thunk gravity-defying stunts + hilarious racist & sexist jokes = a genius hustle!
Sugar Ray jumped over these peeps ^ in the vid below
Still want more?
afrobatics.com
myspace.com/afrobatics
Respect the grind!
Monday, July 21
Nigel Sylvester
DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
SOMETHING COULD POSSIBLY BE WRONG WITH THIS KID.. BUT TO BE SO YOUNG AND ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH IS GREAT FOR OUR DEMOGRAPHIC
NIGEL SYLVESTER IS A 20 YEAR OLD BMX RIDER THAT DOES CRAZY TRICKS, SOME THAT I THOUGHT COULDN'T BE DONE. HE'S STRAIGHT FROM Q-BORO AND HAS HIS OWN BMX SHOP IN QUEENS CALLED "FORMAT" (PICS BELOW)
CHECK HIS TRICKS OUT
LINKAGE:
Myspace.com/FlyVester
FormatNY.COM
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Sunday, July 20
Happy Birthday A-List!
Today's ya favorite A-Lister's birthday! She's coming to NYC to celebrate of course. We're super freakin' excited to see Kid Cudi & all them at Central Park. Yal betta come...with balloons! It's gonna be wicked packed so get there early...enter the park @ 69th & 5th or 72nd & central park west.
Happy Birthday A-List! We love you!
Friday, July 18
New Gym Class Heroes
Peace sign/index down was produced by Cool & Dre & features Busta Rhymes. I'm hoping the song will grow on me & I'm hoping their 3rd album The Quilt (out Sept. 9th) will be as great as their 2nd album, which was & still is my shit. I never heard anyone rep upstate like they did on that album (& they do so in this song). I think its kinda wack they didn't flip the bird in this video, cause isnt that what 'put up ya peace sign, put ya index down' means?
Johnny Cupcakes L.A. Store part 2
We showed you the first video Johnny Cupcakes showed us, about his plans for the LA store, well in this video, he shows us some of the work in progress. It's amazing what retail stores are looking like now-a-days. Wish we could make it to the grand opening, Aug 2nd. Hopefully there'll be a video for that soon after.
Johnny Cupcakes LA shoppe: Webisode #2 from Johnny Cupcakes on Vimeo.
Vacation...with a twist
Summertime is prime travel season. Hot vacation spots include Miami, Cali, the Carribean, PR, DR, HAWAII, and other exotic locations that the average college student can't afford. If you're anything like me, sometimes a quick weekend escape away from the hustle & bustle of NYC is all you need. Solution? Kate's Lazy Meadow Motel! This tralier park-ish dream vacation spot is located right smack dab in the middle of the Catskill Mountains, near the famous Woodstock, NY! Instead of your standard trashy motel spot, Kate's Lazy Meadow is actually really charming. The rooms/cabins/trailers are decked out in wacky decor (kitchens are decorated '50s style!) that reminds you of Martha Stewart on crack while watching That '70s show, and provide the perfect weekend getaway on a budget for solo campers or group outings!
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Multi bedroom size suites are available (Lazy Cabin & Lazy Lodge are specifically for large groups, 6-8 people), or bring your hunny upstate for a private Airstream trailer getaway (see main photo @ top). Fulfill all your cabin fantasies and then come home and tell everyone all about them! Each room is equipped with high-speed internet and cable television (a modern day camping MUST), DVD/VCR (VCR's still exist?), a selection of zany movies for your viewing pleasure, private bathrooms for each bedroom, direct phone lines w/ voicemail, toiletries from around the globe, and more! Theres tons of typical camping activities to do in the area such as canoing, horseback riding, hiking/biking, ect. Or you could just round up the crew, road trip upstate, and kick it inside with the TV, AC, tons of junk food, and a camera to document the entire thing. Rates are pretty affordable, especially if this is a group outing and you don't mind sharing beds. Love each other, ya'll!
Kate's Lazy Meadow Motel is located in Mt. Tremper, NY (845!) Check out the website for more info & to make reservations: www.lazymeadow.com
Happy camping!
alex the mack
