New Shit...

The Foreign Exchange just dropped... I appreciated the production for sure, but it had to much singing on it for my blood.. This is the type of project you put in the boom box on a Sunday afternoon and just vibe out, and i will leave it at that.. In the meantime here is the first track off the project...
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Track title: Daykeeper feat. Muhsinah

Alife Orange Pack...

These are the Alife Orange Pack. They are not a collaboration with Barneys NYC but are exclusive to them. Included is a pair of Everybody Mid and Everybody High, both of which feature predominantly white uppers with orange accents. The mids also sport perforated inserts, and both feature the Barneys NYC logo

The 5th Element... THE KNOWLEDGE!!!

This was sent to my in box the other day from the Revolutionary Educator For Afrika (Refa 1)... He (Refa 1) dared me to watch the series...So i did, and i'm sure glad i did! This is the trailer from the BBC documentary called "Century Of Self". It breaks down Mind Control, The Mental Health Act, and the Freud family... I recommend you peep the whole series!!

-Hitting The Books P

Quick Download..

This came in my in box the other day from one of my peoples.. He told me to check in on it cause he knows i appreciate some grimmy ass beats.. So i did, and i kinda liked the approach.. So i thought i share it with you.. All production on this comp. is by Tokyo Cigar with some classic Wu Tang acapella's over his beats..
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Download Here Dun Sun...

Spike Lee ...

Spike Lee got his own G-Shock... The design is kept to a minimum with red accenting, his signature engraved on the backside and a brick wall print backing. The watch comes in a nice Spike Lee box and is available now
Way to go Spike!
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Asics....

These are the Asics Fabre model. Now i'm not real big on bright retro color looking shoes.. But for some reason these caught my attention.. The only person i can see pull a out fit with these are my boy SHA ONE, or my my peoples Bron One cause he been rocking the hot pink for days..... Anyway, they are now available at your local Asics accounts so check in..
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The 5th Element... The Knowledge!

Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Caz, Joe Conzo Jr., GrandWizzard Theodore, Tony Tone, Disco Wiz, Charlie Ahearn, Kool Lady Blue, Popmaster Fabel, J.Rocc, Johan Kugelberg, Tricia Rose, Jeff Chang and Mark Anthony Neal will travel to Ithaca, N.Y., to speak at a two-day conference celebrating Cornell University Library's acquisition of "Born in the Bronx: The Legacy and Evolution of Hip Hop," a collection that documents the early days of Hip Hop with recordings, photographs, posters and more.

Events on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 will include music, performances and lectures by several Hip Hop pioneers and legends and roundtable discussions led by prominent speakers from the Hip Hop and academic communities.

Im A Graffitti Bombah.....

Krink just released 11 new colors of the K-42 paint marker! So you already know what you got to do!! (In stores now)
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All I want for X-mas... Is A Pair Of J-Jonna's!

Forget about the PS3 this year for XMAS.. Ask your Ma Dukes for the new Jordan 11/12 Countdown Pack.. These bad boys release the day after Xmas!! So you better get yo ass to the mall and wait in line!!
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New Sh*t .....

Ya'll remember that cat that brought us the "Lump Lump" a while back? Well he is fresh out the joint now, and freshly thrown in the boom box with this new project called "Generation X".. I must say thanks for this project Sadat! This is a must buy for the Hip-Hop collection, and a must for the Hip-Hop Cr8! Sadat got a few good ones on here FOR SURE, and he even got something for all your Mi Dancehall Deejays too! Here is one i was feeling off the project..
100,
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Track Title- Heart To Heart Feat. Thristin Howl III

Get Your Swag Right!!

Taz Arnold, TISA, teamed up with Japanese brand Phenomenon and German luxury leather goods manufacturer MCM on a clothing and leather goods collection.

The outcome consists of bags, visors, New Era caps, jackets, t-shirts, hoods and more. Each piece of the collection comes in light blue and the signature light brown of MCM, all carrying the MCM signature all-over print.

For The Hip-Hop Collector

The Dondi White Estate and Baurmann Gallery have released a special edition print straight from the black book of Dondi White to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his passing. 129 11×14 silk screens of “Happy Birthday Dad” are for sale, with the proceeds of all purchases going to “Gods Love We Deliver” a charity that helped Dondi tremendously during his last years. The print is for sale via Baurmann and goes for $129.

For those saps that don't know who Dondi is.. I recommend you go to your local library and check in.
REST IN POWER!
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5th Element The Knowledge....

Okay we at Funkwhatyaheard.blogspot love sneakers just like you.. But sometimes it's only right to speak the truth, and facts are facts.. This clip is on one of the biggest shoe companies in the game Nike..
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Quick Download....

Your peoples Jake One got a new little mixtape that just surfaced put out by HipHopDX.. It's called "Great Beat Writer".. Basically it's a beat tape of all the production that Jake One has been doing as far as industry and independent labels as well.. Everyone from E40, and 50 Cent, up to M.O.P., and MF Doom...
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Download Here Duke!

Did He Do It ??????

Okay so by now you should now that Kool Kieth, aka Black Elvis, aka DR. Octagon, aka Dr. Dooom just drop a new album entitled Dr. Dooom 2. The question is did he do it?? Is it a solid project or what?? I'm not going to spill the beans somethings just have to be checked out on their own... But in the mean time here is a track that made me laugh, it's called "Simon" .. ( It's about as jive as the picture i posted up of Dr. Dooom).. HA HA
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Star Wars Hype...

First Mark Echo gets his little shines on with the Star Wars type theme gear.. Now Nike is making a move.. These are the Boba Fett Dunk SB, which come in all black with gray and yellow accents and a maroon red Swoosh logo. What ya'll think about it?????
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2 News Ones....

Here is the new single by the great D.I.T.C. the song is called Hard Hit Feat. D Flow, OC, AG, Boss, and Mo





Next up to bat is a new one produced by Pete Rock featuring Termanology called "Hold That"
Till next time,
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For The Hip-Hop Collector...

Here is the newest project from Futura Laboratories in collaboration with Medicom and G-Shock. It's a Bearbrick with G-Shock. The pack comes in a multicolor colorway and with the classic Bearbrick for the collectors, and the G-Shock to boot! Of course you can't forget the Futura logos on them..
YEE!
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New Sh*t !!!

Here is a new cut from Opio ft. Del The Funky Homosapien & Guilty Simpson - “Some Superfly Sh*t Remix” ( Hiero Imperium / 2008 )

Afro Samurai Season 2 !!!

Here is the new trailer for Afro Samurai season 2!
You betta check in duke!
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ButtasBee....

These are the Nike Air Force 1 Premium ’07’s, which sport a buttery brown leather construction combined with flannel material at the back end.
Buttas,
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For The Star Wars Fans....

Marc Ecko just released this new line featuring a collection of Star Wars products. Among the items is a Storm Trooper full-zip hoodie.
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Pac Man Fever...

These are the Nike Blazer Mids which have been named the Pacmans. They sport a predominantly black upper constructed from suede, along with bright contrasting colors which resemble characters from the classic game..

Coo Pics...

D Face out of London been getting busy... Check the concrete spray can on the block...
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Next Ta Shine !!!!

Here is a beat by a deejay out of San Francisco CA. who goes by the name of DEEJAY FOODERS.. He has been smashing the turntables for over 14 years.. He showed me some love and sent me some of his beats so i could check in on them.. So i had to ask him if i could share just one, so he let me and here it is .. The track is called "Sun Showers" peep it and let your neck snap and enjoy the ear drum medicine..
Thumbs up Fooders!
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p.s.
For all you beat nerds he uses a MPC and for all you vultures don't steal his beat or you will catch a BEAT DOWN!!!

Biggy Smalls.....

Biggy Smalls has a documentary movie coming out next year on the big screen.. The flick is called "Notorious" and features the life and struggles of Big Poppa from the struggle up to living the good life.. Peep the trailer and tell me what you think..
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All Eyes On You Seattle .....

Here is the newest project from Jake One.. I finally came across it and knew i had to check in, due to all the hype that was put on this project.. So i gave it a listen and for the most part it is a nice album with good production and lots of special guest m.c.'s on it to boot.. Jake One even took a couple of chances and put some different twists on it, which made it more interesting to listen to... Jake even went as far as to throw a Seattle Anthem on it ( nice touch Jake). Anyway here is one that i was feeling the most off the project...
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Track Gangster Boy Feat. M.O.P.

Adidas Is Playing There Part...

This is the Adidas Decade Hi Grün this rim features a new concept line - Grün uses three guiding elements: “Made From”, “Recycled” and “Reground”.

With this new line, Adidas steps up to provide products and packaging that will have less of a negative impact on the environment... They will be using eco-friendly materials and practices in making these new sneakers..
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Hef Oner Biggest Pimp In The Game....

Kidrobot teamed up with Playboy to put together these toys.. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is given tribute in the Hef PEECOL by eBoy.. The toy features Hefner’s popular red robe and Playboy logo emblazoned sailor hat. Also seen is the “Miss November 1978″, designed by Paul Pope.

For The Sneaker Freakers......

Here is a news clip from the boob tube about sneaker collectors, and the impact the sneaker culture has had on so many people as of now....
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For The Dilla Fans...

Waajeed blessed FRESH SELECTS with a brand new remix to the PPP (Platinum Piped Pipers) & Dilla classic, “Shotgun” featuring not only a brand new Jeed beat, but also a PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DILLA VERSE!! This remix comes from the upcoming PPP - Abundance Mixtape that features Waajeed doing brand new remixes of all your Triple P favorites, as well as tracks from the new PPP cast that will be appearing on the Abundance album dropping in January of ‘09

Track: shotgun waajeeds plinky remix

Quick Download....

Here is a link to a mixtape put out by my homeboy Crush Delight out of Sacramento CA. The mixtape is called "Roundtrip".. I peeped it out and i was impressed with the risks that where being took to complete the mixtape.. (I.E. acapellas over some real funky afro type beats) Another thing that i appreciate is the fact that EVERY track is mixed! Much love to those deejays that still take the time to actually MIXX.. I wouldn't even be surprised if many of the beats on the project where production by CRush Delight himself... Keep banging those drums Crush Delight..
Thumbs up,
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Download Here Son

New Sh*t....

Here is something to start your Monday off correct... This is the new mixtape / compilation by Duckdown called the Duckdown Hotline.. It features tracks by all Duckdown artists, as well as new music from future albums getting ready to drop.. Deejay Revolution holds it all down and does little interviews then drops in the tracks.. Here is a track off the project by Buck called "Who Got The Props 2008"
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The Way Of The B-Boy

Here is a trailer for the newest documentary to hit the streets.. It's called The Way Of The B-Boy..
Peep the clip duck...
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Get Your Swag Right...

Adidas is getting ready to drop the ZX 600. But before they drop, Adidas teamed up with New Era 59FIFTY fitteds and came up with the aZX ZX 600 to complaint the new Adidas release...
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Be Right Back....

I just wanted to drop a dime on everyone to let them know i will be away from the office for a few days, at least till friday... So that means i will not be posting anything up till i get back. In the meantime i posted a few things up so make sure you check in...
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New Sh*T....

Dj Design just dropped this one a week early.. I peeped it, and i was very impressed by the production as well as the line up of cameos he has on this project....Here are a few just off the top of the head Grip Grand, Phat Kat, Guilty Simpson, and Oh No.. All in all it is a solid project, so please support it!
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Track: Battle Physically Feat. Foreign Legion

Coo Pics....

This one makes you think.....
Art by: Leon Reid IV's "Free As A Bird" Missouri State Prison
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B-Boys Make Noise....

These are the Blacklight Suedes.. They sport a black suede upper along with a bright green Puma striped logo. The inner lining sports a snake graphic, but the jive part about these rims is when you place them under a black light, they give off a bright fluorescent color.... Nice for that footwork ( Hint Hint )

Puma P Out!

Quick Download.....

Here is a quick download for you.. This is the new mixtape by Big Pooh of Lil Brother. The project is mixed by the Cali Untouchables. It features production by Dilla, Khrysis, and Nick Speed... Also has cameo appearances by Frank N Dank, Chaundon, and
Bishop Lamont... So you better check in!
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Download It Here Duke....

New Joint....

Kool Keith aka Dr. Doom is returning on September 23rd on Threshold Recordings. Kutmaster Kurt is handling the entire production.. If you didn't know, now you know.. Here is a track off the project...
100,
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Track: "Do Not Disturb"

New Sh*T....

Edgar Allen Floe just dropped a mixtape straight out of left field.. I gave it a listen and it got my attention.. He made the project to promote his new album Street Wise.. Anyhow here is a joint i was feeling off the project it's called "Confessions Under Fire Feat.Mal Demolish and Cazmere produced by Khrysis.. "Khrysis On The Boards With Yhe Heat"...
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You Rock 23's On Your Jeep.. I Rock 23's On My Feet!

This is the Jordan 1 (I) low tops.. These bad boys are scheduled to drop in the near future( at least that's the rumor). Peep the classic white leather with the cement print a street stunna on any block, and only 90.00 smacks..
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New Joint...

Prodigy got a new one, this track is the official single off Prodigy’s upcoming Product of the 80’s album dropping October 21st.
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Track: Shed Thy Blood Feat. Un Pacino

World Most Expensive Sneaker Collection...

This is a little footage of a cat named Ben Baller who is asking 2.5 million for 250 pairs of sneakers.. He through his collection on Ebay and he got some bids on it but nothing on what he was asking for.. But peep the clip anyway, the brother does have some nice rims for sure..
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