This is the album cover for the Murs X Fashawn record. Notice the near perfect form of Murs MJ tribute pose…Respect!
“This Generation” will be in stores and online September 25th
WIKI BIO: Nick Carter, professionally known as Murs, is an American rapper. His name is an acronym that he himself has created multiple meanings for such as “Making the Universe Recognize and Submit” or “Making Underground Raw Shit.”
Artist: The Alchemist
Album: Russian Roulette
Genre: Hip-Hop
Label: Decon Records
Runtime: 45:51 mins
I’m really enjoying this album right now, it’s interesting and textured as much as it is great to listen to and enjoy… what I’m trying to say is… Those beats is dope!
Here’s a little more about the album:
Fresh off the heels of his Gangrene collaboration with MC/Producer Oh No, The Alchemist steps back into the spotlight announcing his 2012 project, Russian Roulette. A collection of 30 tracks woven into a tapestry of insanely obscure samples and jaw-dropping verses from the top names of indie-rap’s recent resurgence: Danny Brown, Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Evidence, Roc Marciano, Mr. MFN. eXquire, Boldy James, and more. The Alchemist creates a cinematic musical experience interwoven through a continuous soundscape demonstrating the vast array of his musical palette.
I have been a fan of illustrator Ralph Steadman since I was a kid. I remember thieving a poster from my sisters room that had a sneezing planet on it promoting one of his books “The Big I Am”. For some reason, after that I just kept buying anything his scribbles were on. Back home I have a collection of books, posters, wine bottles and movies featuring his creations. I even saw some beer packaging at the store the other day that had his designs all over them…. which I will buy, drink and display.
As a person, he is no less amazing a character. Being a best friend to no other than Hunter S Thompson no less (R.I.P.), the two of them would often spend time causing trouble and scaring the innocent people around them, all the while seeing who could get the other arrested first. I’ve spent hours enjoying stories about these two icons, imagining the chaos and letting them affect my life as a creative kid to an adult trying to keep it all together. Often in my life I’ve found myself in my own crazy predicaments and just letting the dice roll to see where I’d land… and I always did land, and I always did survive and move on. Hunter helped me see the chaos and how to laugh at madness, and Steadman helped me paint the lines in my art and in my life, letting the drips fall where they may and work with it.
I’ve never met Ralph Steadman, nor do I ever think I will. All I have are stories I’ve read about him and Hunter, books he’s written himself or others have written… and now a documentary has been released! Johnny Depp is our guide, leading us into the “mind grapes” of Ralph Steadman. A fan himself of Ralph Steadman and Hunter S Thompson, he even narrated the Thompson documentary “Gonzo”. So I am super excited to see this documentary and get a glimpse into Ralph’s world. If you are an art fan than I urge you to watch the movie and spread the word.
For more information visit:
www.fornogoodreasonmovie.com
In 1979, singer Tom Waits appeared on The Don Lane Show in Australia. As you will soon be able to see (the action starts at 1:30), his appearance was likely the basis for Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight.
Source: www.kottke.org
I usually don’t post about food. However, at the Public School Bar in LA, they are serving up an interesting, intellectually inquisitive piece of edible panache. Check this out… Peanut butter burger sliders with habeñero jelly and to top that off, of course some bacon! Nerdtastic scholastic A++.
I dare anyone to slip one of these past their lips and not call it amazing. Say hi to Nate in the kitchen who created this sweet bliss.
Oh, an’ don’t miss out on this week’s Olympic specials! Go Team USA!
Visit Them at: www.publicschool612.com
Twitter: @PS612
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PublicSchool612
ComiCon 2012 hit San Diego like a nerdy fist of justice. Everyone came out in full force to support their favourit comic, video game, movie, toys etc etc. It was great to see and be part of such a fun and positive crowd.
Here’s a sample of what you missed if you weren’t able to attend.
ComiCon had an amazing array of Cosplay this year. It’s great to see people picking up their game and really throwing down some serious costumes. It just gets better every year. I’m living the mashups happening of various genres. Huge crush on the joker steam punk girl, she is as talented as she is adorable. Starwars and Marvel Cosplay had to be my favorite all in all. Although I found Vader, I missed the wicked Chewbacca walking around. Can’t wait for next year!
This is pretty cool for comic fans and designers.
In a fashion similar to matching Angry Birds to the PANTONE, Israel-based designer Gidi Vigo mixes PANTONE swatches with superheroes.
In his series entitled ‘Superheroes RGB’, he identifies the RGB make up of Iron Man, Captain America, that fit them best—taking ‘minimalist superheroes’ to a new level.
ComiCon has all wrapped up for another year. It was amazing seeing the spectrum of nerds and geeks gathering together in one magnificent double rainbow. From movies, TV, video games, toys and of course Comics! Everyone was there showing off what’s new and what’s stood the test of time. This year I saw more mashup cosplay characters than I can ever remember. I would say the creativity of mashup cosplay would be my favorite of the show this year. The best ones were the people that made their own costumes, the skill and hard work they put in was amazing.
I brought Lil’G Mini Boombox along to get pics with as many characters as possible. Just seeing Darth Vader with a boombox made me all giddy inside like the geek that I am.
I thought I would share a sample of the folks we saw at ComiCon. Anyone interested in learning more about Lil’G Mini Boombox can visit jasindollin.com or shop at ideacious.com
