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Entertainment, Inqmnd, Lifestyle
Large Professor is a legend in hip-hop. From his short-lived time with seminal group Main Source, to his guess production with Organized Konfusion, Kool G. Rap, and Common; to his discovery of a young rap phenom named Nas, one would have a hard time finding a flaw in his track record. LAUNCH FEATURE
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Entertainment, Inqmnd
As we take a look back in the archives of our Inquiringmind Photostream, we take a peak at our first NY trip with the team. In January 2007 we interviewed Dante Ross, a music legend who has helped shaped the sound of early 90’s hip-hop with signing the likes of Queen Latifah, Digital Underground and De La Soul. Interview / Photostream
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Art & Design
It really is all about tap water. I mean in some countries you’re not supposed to drink from the tap, like I wouldn’t do it in NYC, but I in Toronto I ONLY drink from the tap… so a bottle like this totally makes sense. Plus it’d look pretty dope sitting in your cupboard or on your kitchen counter. Continued »
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Photography
Lothar Schmid was born in 1953 in Les Grisons, Switzerland. He studied at the Fine Arts school in Zürich, then became assistant photographer in Zürich, Milan and Paris. He started as a photographer in 1973 for Elle France, collaborating with Peter Knapp. Continued »
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Entertainment
In honor of J Dilla Month and his birthday that was yesterday (he would’ve been 36) I bring to you, well really Questlove brings to you via Twitter, 11 beats the group covers from Detroit’s very own. Partake! Link -P.S. this will be my last J Dilla post this month, I don’t believe in overkill and I respect the legacy.
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Lifestyle, Photography
L.A. resident photographer, Atiba Jefferson has infused both his passion for skate and photography which ultimately lead to his photos being published in Transworld Skateboarding Magazine. Over the years his work has now expanded to a healthy roster of clients from the NBA, XXL Magazine, Nike and Slam. See more after the jump. Link
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Entertainment
E.Badu is back and it’s very exciting. Her 2nd installment, Part Two: Return of the Ankh of what I believe will be a trilogy is on it’s way March 30th (maybe) here’s a leak entitled “Window Seat”, it seems like that vintage Erykah record. Partake! Link
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Entertainment
On January 28th, legendary producer Just Blaze closed down Baseline Studio. Home to many of hip-hop’s hits from the past decade, Baseline Studio has long been considered a historic venue for rap recording where the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Camron would often record during the heights of Roc-A-Fella Records. So as the weekend is about to start (or has it already?), we’ll send you off with another five just to get by, of course in homage to some of Baseline Studio’s very best. Hear more after the jump. Grand Opening, Grand Closing.
Photo by Greg Washington
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Photography
Chris Gordaneer’s energetic, atmospheric images are the result of the intimacy he creates on his shoots. “I always make people feel invited and welcome when I’m shooting,” he says. Combining his talent and vision with top-notch production, Chris gets the most out of every shoot. It’s easy to see why he has won more than 100 awards in the past 12 years.
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Terry give us a glance of some behind the scenes footage of his recent shoot for Pirelli’s 2010 Calendar. Photographing an array of some of the most beautiful women in the world, while they give their feedback of their experience working with Mr. Richardson. Terry’s got it made, just take a look. Source / Link.
