Rest In Power Frosty Freeze...

Even though im a day late (I just got back in the office this morning)I still had to show respect.. On April 3rd, 2008 at approximately 7:50am, Wayne "FROSTY FREEZE" Frost started his journey in to the next life. So out of respect Funkwhatyaheard asks you to remember this true out Eastcoast pioneer and give him your prayers and blessings.. Frosty was one of a kind and a true b boy with so much character it wasn't even funny. So to honor him go out and represent that Hip-Hop for a true all out king.. Now peep this wonderful documentary arranged Pop Master Fable...
Rest In Power Frosty,
-P

Jive As F*ck...

It's yet another edition of our favorite colum "Jive As Fuck".. This weeks story is brought to you by the world famous Dunkin Donuts.. Dunkin’ Donuts just launched the Create Your Own Donut Contest, where you can create your very own donut for a chance to win $12,000 and the opportunity to have your donut sold out at participating Dunkin’ Donuts stores. The donuts will be judged on the use of ingredients, the donut name, and the donut story. You have through April 7th 2009 and can enter up to three times. So please can someone make a a Homer Simpson Doh nut..
YEE!
-P

Duck Down...

DUCK DOWN RECORDS is back with a second edition of their NEW ERA 59Fifty fitted baseball cap. This Red colorway was produced as a limited one time run of 144 pieces. These will be for sale on www.duckdown.com very soon.

Keep Vinyl Alive...

Vinyl Lovers from Jack Somerville on Vimeo.

Here is a quick trailer for Vinyl Lovers which takes us on a journey to explore the views of various collectors and who have an extreme passion for vinyl. Whether it’s for the cover, sound, or ability to physically manipulate the beautifully made discs, passionate music lovers will always feel the need to dig deep and endlessly pursue these analog wonders.

Quick Download...

Here is a real nice podcast from the frenchman DJ Modesty called The Real Hip-Hop Show.. Modesty is holding down that classic Queens Bridge Mix for dat ass... All mixed and chopped up with tons of drops and some real ill joints.. I wouldn't sleep if i was you....
Now check the tracklist,
-P


CAMILIANO - SOMETHING YOU LIVE (HIP HOP)
KILLA SHA - DEEP THOUGHTS
MIC GERONIMO - SHOT
BLAQ POET - TOO STRONG
ZU feat SHYHEIM - NIGHTIME
COLD HEAT feat OC & DJ JS1 - LISTEN UP
NUT RAGEOUS - DANGER
CNN - THE ARGUMENT
WILLIE STUBZ - UNCONSCIOUS
KYRON - PEP ON MY STEP (Prod by SHAWNECI)
KILLA SHA feat HAVOC - WORK THE PLAN
TRUJILLO - HUNGRIER THEN EVER (Prod by KS)
GRAFH - NOT GUILTY
RED EYE - I RUN THE O
COLD HEAT - DONT LOOK BACK
CRAIG G - JUST WHAT I NEED
ALI VEGAS - THE ROOF
WILLIE MAZE - SHATTERED DREAMS
CURT DIGGA feat MC LOTTO & SEIGE - ANIMAL GANG
Download Here...

Damn.. I Just Got Back and Now Im Gone.....

Damn peoples my bad.. I just got back from the sucker free and now on a last minute night ride im going to be out of town for the next few days doing some work on this Hip-Hop shit... So you already know how that is, brothers got to eat dunn sunn... So when i get back (hopefully late thursday) i will be posting up some joints for dat boom box and some other surprises as well...So make sure to check in this Friday for more jive downloads, and some napalm bombs...
POW POW,
Planet Rock

Back On The Set....

I'm officially back from my weekend trip to San Francisco to check in on some Hip-Hop, build with the NS Family, and rock real quick at the "Gimme Some Daps/Absolutely Smashing" Jam... Hats goes off to the Sarap Sarap boys (DJ FOODERS & MARKASSSS) for bringing that Hip-Hop to the Sucka Free.. It was a real nice turnout and the B.A. crew was representing heavy that night! KT and Buff one co ripped that mugg... For those that didn't get a chance to make it you missed out on a real coo event and a funky fly FREE event shirt.. ( I got mine YEE! )

The next day i had a chance to check in with the UZN San Francisco All Tribes Chapter "Empowerment" Jam.. (peep footage) Then before i knew it it was time to bounce like a bad check. But before i bounce i want to say...... Much love to all peoples i got to build with over the weekend, DJ Fooders, Markaasss, Won Way, Paulskee, Shed One, Cuba, Crayone, Sha, Daze, Manny, Ground Level, Dragon Lagoon, Ken Dew, Roach, J Status, Mom, Emagen, Rebel Vex, Mel Kez, Brotha Benny, Floss, Oakland CA. UZN, Santa Rosa CA. UZN, Sacramento CA. UZN, Portland OR. UZN, San Francisco CA. UZN, San Diego CA. UZN, and all the party people that just wanted to build wit me on some Hip-Hop...
-P

As a added bonus here is a Buff 1 and KT on air interview on KPFA's Think Beat Radio Show.. This radio show took place the same night right after the Gimme Some Daps Jam...
Download Here...

Happy 500 Post Battlefield....

My mans and dem at HipHopBattlefield celebrated his 500th post for cyberspace. So to celebrate the occasion Drasar Monumental decided to pull out some soul power heaters from his personal stash of records to make a 30 minute compilation for the people who truly appreciate good music for what it does for the mind, body and soul... I highly recommend you check in for at least 5 mins. cause i know you will be hooked on this one woa'dee....
-P

Check In Duke....

Yo me and my brother Drasar Monumental will be doing a on air live talk radio show dropping some science and discussing some of our future moves and what the Northstar has been up to as of late.. This show will be broadcasting out of the N.Y. as well as in cyberspace.. So make sure you check in and give us a shout we want to build with you all...
-P

Lazy One...

I just checked my inbox and to my surprise my mans and dem Lazy One was dropping some exclusives over the weekend.. Of course they are all one of a kind and always done by hand.. So that means no one will ever have your sneaker besides you.. Did you score yours???
-P

Act Fast....

Back in 2006, Public Media Group created a commemorative 24 x 36 poster as a tribute to the career of J. Dilla. They used over 3000 pictures, including everyone who has ever worked with Dilla to create this iconic image remembering him. It was limited to a 1000 pieces and sold out in days. Ma Dukes found a stack of the posters in the her basement so they have them available again, each one signed & numbered by Ma Dukes. So you better holler at Public Media if you want yours....

Be Back Soon...

Sup party people?? I'm going to be out of the office for a few days to hit San Francisco and rock a few party's out in the city... So when i get back ill have some pics and some exclusive video of the jams.... In the meantime i posted a few things to hold you over...
One Love,
-P

Quick Download...

Here is a quick download of Rapper Big Pooh from Little Brother solo project.. Im posting this up due to the recent lack of updates this week.. Brothers is getting ready to go out of town for a few days so i been taking care of B.I. before i hit the road.. So to make up for the lack i decided to post up a album for everyone to download.. This project was released exclusively on I Tunes and now free for you to download.. I did get a chance to peep this one out just yet.. But the tracklist look nice... So what you waiting for???
-P

01.) Intro
02.) The Release (produced by Illmind)
03.) Power f/ O. Dash (produced by Khrysis)
04.) The Comeback (produced by Khrysis)
05.) Radio (produced by OhNo)
06.) Hands Up f/ Chaundon and Roc C (produced by Khrysis)
07.) On The Real f/ Jozeemo and E. Ness (produced by Khrysis)
08.) Nothing Less f/ Ab Soul, Jay Rock and K. Dot (produced by Young RJ)
09.) Move f/ Darien Brockington (produced by Phonix)
10.) Roll Call f/ Jozeemo, Chaundon, and Joe Scudda (produced by The Co-Op)
11.) The Life f/ Mushinah (produced by Khrysis)
12.) Rearview Mirror (produced by 9th Wonder)
13.) Outro

Download Here...

Where The Wild Things Are...

They finally did it the classic children book Where The Wild Things Are is hitting the big screen.. Peep the trailer release date of the flick is October 19, 2009..
-P

Carhartt...

Here is a quick jump off from the Carhartt Street Editions..Doing colabs with New Era 59Fifty featuring the new kid on the block Famous Script by New Era 59Fifty. Crispy in Tonal Black. Rumor has it this style will be a repeat offender in multiple color ways. The Logo cap returns in Red, Black, Purple, Silver and of course, Carhartt Brown. Check www.carhartt-streetwear.com for more details.

True Skool Block...

It's that time again for another edition of the "True Skool Block" this weeks edition is part 2 of a 2 part seriers.. Last week i posted up this same clip of Jazzy J and Afrika Bam co rockin the disco.. In this part 2 edition now a young Bam is speaking out about a few things.. You might want to peep this one out...
-P

Jive As F*ck....

It's yet another edition of yours and mine favorite column "Jive Ass Fuck".. This week issue is a features for a new up incoming video game called "Scratch: The Ultimate DJ".. Scheduled for a Summer 2009 release date, Scratch features tracks from Kanye West, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Eric B. & Rakim, Mixmaster Mike, and more. Jive ass fuck if you ask me....

For The I- Pod...

Here is something kinda intresting.. These are speakers for your I-Pod that plug directly in and give you that mega bass fix you need... Made by Buffalo and Kokuyo these speakers really hit..
Out now,
-P

It's About That Time...

It's about that time of the year that the new AF 1 Easter Edition is hitting shelves for the ladies.. The AF 1 features the Easter color theme with the suede on the heels and a nice baby blue sole to tie it all together.. What do you think about these?
-P

Gimme Some Daps...

Here is a promo clip for the Gimme Some Daps party going down this friday in San Francisco CA. If you are up on Cali this is going to be one jam you NEED to check in on..
-P

Jesse Hernandez Making Moves....

Your peoples Jesse Hernandez is making them power moves.. With the release of his Dunny, cats are really checking for this brother.. So Jesse decided to step it up a little further and decided to drop a T.V. show called Vinyl Addiction.. This show will befocusing specifically on Vinyl Toys, and debuts on Myx on April 1st (Directv, COX, RCN). V.A. starts and ends with designer toys but mixes in the crossover with underground music, graffiti, art and pop-culture. You just might want to check in on this one...
-P

2 Quick Downloads....

Here is one to get you ready for the Springtime... This is a classic oldskool mixtape chalked up with nothing but them spring time joints laced up by the one and only Kid Capri called "Old School Part 1"... It really isn't mixed but somehow Capri makes it work... Of course he is swagging out the mix with some off the top of the head comments, but like i said, somehow he ties it all in and makes it work... So throw this one in your jeep, and ride and smoke to this one....
Now check the tracklist duke,
-P
01. Keni Burke - Keep Risin To The Top
02. Gap Band - Outstanding
03. Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further
04. Taan Gardner - Heart Beat
05. Take Six - Spead Love
06. Mtume - Native Son
07. The Slyers - Misdemeanor
08. Love - Computer
09. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
10. Barry White - Playing Your Game Baby
11. Isley Brothers - Ill Between The Sheets
12. Debarge - I Like It
13. Debra Laws - Very Special
14. Instrumental - Gotta Get You Home
15. Michael Jackson - He Cries
16. Staple Singer's - I'll Take You There
17. King Floyd - Groove Me
18. James Brown - Talkin' Loud (Sayin' Nothin')
19. Guy - Teddy's Jam
20. Today - Him Or Me
21. Today - I Got My Eyes On You
22. Guy - I Like
23. Shell Thunder - Kuff
Download Here....

Here is the 2nd mixtape for you to bang for all you heads that like it raw.. This was put out by a French Deejay who goes by the name of Kozi.. He laced up some of Buckwild (producer from D.I.T.C.) best production and really went in on it.. All mixed, with some ill cuts, and great composition.. If you want to hear a mix that was well thought out on that quality Hip-Hop sh*t this one is for you no question.. PLEASE DON'T SLEEP...
Now peep the tracklist!
-P
(Props to Battlefield for this one)

01. Intro Medley
02. Lace Da Booms - Cut Dat Weak Shit
03. Funkdoobeist - Rock On (Remix)
04. AK Skills - One Thing Or Another
05. Big L - Devil's Son
06. Mad Skillz - V.A. In The House
07. Resevoir Doggs - The Difference
08. Grand Puba - I Like It (Remix)
09. Medley Over The Prods
10. Jemini the Gifted One - Scars And Pain
11. Street Smartz - Problemz
12. Cormega - A Thin Line
13. Artifacts feat. Busta Rhymes - C'Mon Wit Da Git Down
14. Organized Konfusion - Bring It On
15. O.C. - Burn Me Slow
16. Mic Geronimo - Masta I.C.
17. O.C. - Ozone
18. Special Ed - Lyrics (Remix)
19. Bushwackas - Caught Up In The Game
20. A+ - Wanna Be Rich
21. Big L - MVP (Remix)
22. Showbiz & AG - You Know Now (Remix)
23. Diamond D, Sadat X & Lord Finesse - You Can't Front
24. Afro Jazz - You Can't Stop
25. Kool G Rap - Blowin' Up The World
26. AK Skills - Nights Of Fear
27. Big L - Put It On
Download Here...

New Sh*t...

STRANGEco will soon pack all the addictiveness of tokidoki figures into pint sized (1-2") zipper pulls. Expected sometime in mid-spring, the tokidoki Frenzies feature 22 different characters sold in blind assortment for $4.99 per zipper pull (includes removable cell phone lanyard). tokidoki artist Simone Legno has included his Moofia, Cactus Friends, 'Til Death do us Part, plus a few new characters into the mix.

For My Sneaker Heads...

VAULT’s Soul of Mischief cap comes in a new simpler colorway. This time the NEW ERA 59Fifty fitted cap comes in a Solid Black crown and bill with the Soul of Mischief graphic embroidered in White. Available now at the Vault.

Keep Vinyl Alive....

Here is a clip for all you vinyl junkies..This is a clip at the Vinyl Factory at their Hayes, Middlesex plant, which features the EMI 1400 Press. You might want to peep this one
-P

For My B-Boys...

Here is something to get you hype for your Friday night at the disco.. This is a clip of a young B-Boy bustin it out on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood... YEE!

2 Quick Downloads...

Here are two quick downloads for you that my man Markasss sent me the other day.. My man Markasss aint no punk when it comes to pumpin them beats in his jeep.. So when he sent me these i knew i had to check in, and i am glad i did... First one up to bat is this cat Finale.. I heard about this cat, but i never got a chance to check in on his project.. For those who don't know Finale is from Detroit.. (So you know he got all that Detroit production on it) and he got a really nice flow..If you like that "Dee" production with some grown up subject matter this one is for you..
-P
Download Here....

Next up to bat is the Kooley Is High Mixtape... These cats met up at the University of North Carolina formed a crew and started rocking the mic and put it all together.. This one has been out for a few weeks, and i aint going to front i kinda slept on it.. But after i checked in i liked what i heard they have that spring time feel.. Even though most of the production are beats you might be familiar with, it still has a nice feel to it, I'm going to keep a eye on these cats....
-P
Download Here...

Patta x Sneakernstuff x Limit Edition x A.R.C.

Ran across this one at Sneaker News... Here is a colab. done with Patta x Sneakernstuff x Limit Edition x A.R.C. Featuring the suede 3-Stripes and heeltab.. while the use of ultra-tough CORDURA® fabric down to the tongue increases durability and minimizes the scope for scuffs and brasions while remaining surprisingly lightweight. Black-on-black print logos spread cross the left and right heels, ‘REPS’ using an amalgamation of the distinctive store logo types on the footbed and a collection of five individually branded lace locks, plus a matching drawstring bag, made with the same CORDURA® brand fabric, ups the premium look and feel.

Keep Vinyl Alive....

Here is a quick little documentry called "Dig For Fire" from Habib Awam.. Habib takes us on a journey to find out why, when music is so easily accessible digitally, are vinyl sales increasing and what is the allure of hunting down physical discs. The short documentary features interviews with DC area DJ’s, record store owners, collectors, enthusiasts and more.

Something For The Hip-Hop Collector...

Check out the "Lil’ G" which is short for Little Ghetto Blaster created by Jasin.. After speaking with some production companies Jasin is hoping to have the first color way in white. Lil G’ will be made of soft vinyl and is meant to be painted on, drawn on, and even possible for you to slap some stickers on. Another bonus is that this mini boom box is also MP3 compatible. With it still being in the prototype phase, he is working on a way to add a housing united for your MP3 device and is also working on a Hot Pink, Black, and possibly a GID colorway.

The 5th Element ... The Knowledge

Here is a really nice documentary called the "Obama Deception".. This 2 hour documentary had me glued to my seat, dropping so many jewels it ain't even funny.. I'm not going to tell you what it is about, you just got to check in on this one!!
-P

Mark Your Calenders.....

This one is going out to all you party people who appreciate some good Hip-Hop.. Going down March 27, 2009 in San Francisco CA.. This jam will be featuring some real good talent and some really ill artists. If you look close I'm even rocking this piece... So when i get back from the sucka free (San Francisco) ill have some exclusive footage of the jam...

New Sh*t...

The new Saigon/Statik Selektah project came out today, so you know i had to go in on it real quick.... There was some type of internet buzz with this cause the project was knocked out in a 24 hour session... But really i can careless about that type of mambo ja-hambo... I was just glad to see Saigon get his shines and it was a good look for Statik Selektah on lacing up all the production... I liked what i heard, Saigon got some word play for sure.. There is no question that you can tell that Saigon is seasoned in this rapshit.. Statik Selektah does nice with the production(Saigon picked the right tracks)....All in all its a smooth project and no question they sounded like they had fun making it...
Now here is a track that i was feeling,
-Peezoe

Stop Sleepin...

About 2 weeks ago or so i posted up that my brothers Grandmaster Toons and NS King Deejay Sha One would be rocking a private artshow with Scion in the city of San Francisco.. To follow up that show i had my bro bro Manny lace me up with some exclusive photos of the event so i could post them up for cyberspace.. So now here is the 3rd and final installment of that art show for those who be sleepin on the fam-famz...
-P Rock Rock ON

Adidas Making Moves...

Adidas Skateboarding recently put together their new "Photocopy" pack; in which is inspired by the Xeroxed flyer artwork from the US punk scene. The pack consists of the Superstars and the Originals; what ya'll think??

2 Quick Downloads For My Deejays....

First up to bat is a really nice download of Deejay Ali Shaheed from Tribe Called Quest doing his thing live last week or so on "In The Booth/Hip-Hop Nation" show.. My mans is playing all that funk with some new shit and some classics to get you really checking in.. He is also rocking some doubles and checking in with his listeners... Peep this one out cause its giving you that 60min. Hip-Hop fix no question...
-P
Download Here...

The 2nd cat up to bat is your peoples Jazzy Jeff... Jeff just released a new mixtape off his website for everyone to check on.. Its called "My Faves" and that is what it is Jazzy's favorites.. Peep the track list it got all them joints on it with a Jazzy twist...
and im out this hoe,
-P Rock Rock ON

1. Biggie - Gimme the Doe
2. Wu Tang - Loot
3. Jay - Z - Moment of Clearness
4. Nas - Uno Amore
5. Pharcyde - Passin by Me
6. Biggie - Hip No Ties
7. Jay - Z - Allow me Too…
8. Nas - It Ain’t Hard
9. Juice Crew - Da Orchestra
10. Jay - Z - Dirty Shoulders
11. Biggie - Kick the Door In
12. Audio Two - Bill the Top
13. Nas - Made u Peek
14. Black Moon - Dollatown
15. Jay - Z - Hustle Knockin
    
    Download Here...

New Sh*t...

The new M.F. Doom album "Born Like This", excuse me i mean DOOM (that's what he goes by now) leaked in cyberspace over the weekend.. (Yup a straight leak before a week release) With a release date of March 24th and the 3 or 4 tracks that have already leaked from the album in cyberspace..I believe this leak could be real bad for the label no question... But to my surprise 99% of the links that people are using to download it are already broken.. (brothas be checkin) I don't even think this album link didn't even last for 24 hours.... So what that meant for me was a 30min. digg in cyberspace to find this album.. (which i did and scored it, no sun splashing me duke!) Was it worth it you ask??? Yeah i think so, Doom went in on this project then again he had to due to all the pressure on him to deliver.. There might be one questionable track on it wit some female M.C. spittin.. But other then that the whole album is solid with good Doom production and a well thought out project chalked with some jive samples to give it a 2009, Doom shine... If you get a chance support this one, cause it is actually WORTH to buy... Now here are a few tracks that i was feeling off the project...
Thumbs Up,
-P






Track 1: Rap Ambush
Track 2: Batty Boyz

Iron Mike Trailer...

Iron Mike Tyson one of the illest in the boxing game finally got a motion picture documentary coming out... This documentary touches on his life and struggles growing up as a kid and his story on hitting the ring.. Check the trailer out this one looks to be very interesting...
-P

Play On Playa....

Nixon, is flipping one of there most popular watches "The Player" thus completely giving it a rubber makeover...These jump off's are going to be hittin the recession pocket books at $170.oo smacks..Beginning March 15th, 2009 Nixon’s “4 x 4” will introduce 4 Rubber Players in a single colorway to the world. On the 15th of each month from March to June a new surprise color will be released. So that means you better get on it if you want it..
YEE!
-P

Something New To The Table....

Here is something kinda ill this cat named Sami Havia is ripping on old cassette tapes as his canvas.. Check him out and tell him Funkwhatyaheard sent ya kiko... Now if i can only get a Afrika Bambaatta on a cassette tape, that would be sauce dogs....
-P

Dilla News.. Check In Duke!

Dilla got a new project coming out called "Jay Stay Paid" which will be executive produced by Dilla's mother Maureen Yancey (aka Ma Dukes) along with the musical supervision of Dilla's only real musical idol, Pete Rock. "It wasn't rushed and it wasn't haphazard," explains Ms Yancey. "This album combines what he did in the beginning of his career, what he did in some of our early hospital stays, which was very deep, and some stuff pulled from old floppy disks & DATs. Its mind blowing...this is like the missing links to Dilla's legacy."

The format of the album plays like a radio show with Pete Rock as the program director. With regards to Pete's involvement, Ms. Yancey gets very excited, "Dilla wanted to pattern himself behind Pete. His dream was to become as close as possible to what Pete stood for. Pete meant everything to him. Dilla would have just been flabbergasted! " Pete's sentiments were the same toward Dilla, "Dude was amazing. He just kinda came outta nowhere and the more you heard his beats the better they got. He may not be here with us, but it's all good we're going to keep his music alive and well."

Jay Stay Paid will be released on June 2nd on Nature Sounds.

(source press release)

Before Music Dies....

Here is one to get you in a trance for your monday morning at work.. This is a documentry called "Before Music Dies". This documentary examines music marketing, the effects of radio consolidation, and the impact of the commerce on art.... The doc also features Questlove, Eryka Badu, Bradford Marsalis, Eric Clapton, and many more. You might want to peep it out...
-P

True Skool Block...

It's another edition of the "True Skool Block".. This edition features a young Jazzy J from the Universal Zulu Nation live on the wheels of fortune... Along side his elder and King of the Universal Zulu Nation Afrika Bambaataa...

Supreme...

Supreme is about to drop The Division NEW ERA 59Fifty fitted baseball cap.. Which features the classic Supreme box logo and the back takes inspiration from the Spike Lee Joint fitted cap. Available now.

For Those Ballers....

Friday the 13th will be the release date for the Michael Lau x MINDstyle Jordon 023 figures. These MINDstyle editions are a follow-up to the original Jordon 049 x 023 Jump off figures which debuted last year... So to set it off for "09" Michael Lau is about to release the MINDstyle 023 editions feature Washington Wizard-ish Unis and are available in two colors – blue and the exclusive all white joint..