"How I Got Over" - The Roots

The Roots is baaaaaack!! Highly anticipated video for "How I Got Over." 

Q & A with Tony Logan

Tony Logan is the promotional directer for Solediction, an online magazine covering sneakers, art, and fashion. Solediction was founded by a few cool dudes with dreams of becoming a premiere, one-stop daily news source for internet savvy sneaker enthusiast. I came across Tony while I was networking on twitter, and as I began to chat with him and learn more about his work, I was truly impressed. After getting my blog off the ground, as well as getting to know Tony a bit, I approached him in regards to doing an interview on Solediction. He was more than eager to jump on the opportunity, and I truly thank him as well as the rest of the Solediction fam! Tony is a super genuine cat, with a good head on his shoulders and a great heart for his work. He, along with the rest of the Solediction crew, is a true inspiration to young, up and comers in the industry, as well as myself. As I was typing up this feature, my mind went to the track "So Ambitious" by Jay-Z and Pharrell. "If you can conceive it, you can achieve it!" Again, a special thanks and shout out to Tony and the rest of the guys with Solediction: Angelo, Taevon, and Ralph! Be sure to check out Solediction daily, and don't be afraid to give Tony a shout!

-For those who don’t know, what is Solediction?

Solediction is an online magazine dedicated to everything related to sneaker culture, including: sneakers, art, fashion, designer toys and more. Existing since November of 2007, Solediction has evolved into a one-stop daily news source for many internet savvy sneaker enthusiast.

-Where did the idea for Solediction come from and how did you decide on the name, Solediction?
Me, Tae, and Angelo came up with the name simply by brainstorming. We tried to come up with a name that was short, catchy, and easy to remember. I think it was Taevon who actually came up with Solediction that we all agreed on.

-Tell us about the latest edition to the Solediction fam.

We have a guy who goes by the name of Ralph Larne who was our intern not too long ago and now moved his way on up to senior editor. He def has a passion for writing and is a great addition to the Solediction family.

-What site would you say is comparable to Solediction?

That is a tough one. I really couldn’t tell you because I think Solediction is too broad to be compared to any other site. If we were just a sneaker site or fashion site then we could name names, but since we do so much more than that I couldn’t say.

-What was the biggest obstacle in getting Solediction up and
running?

I think getting people aware that Solediction even existed was probably the biggest obstacle, but because we came up with Solediction around the time a lot of social networks took off, getting the word out about Solediction became less of a problem.

-Where or who did you pull your inspiration from for Solediction?

Me personally, I pull it from our readers. I think we have the
best/loyal readers in the world. I get inspired when our readers
participate in our giveaways because it lets me know that people are
still coming to Solediction and showing us love and that’s what keeps
me motivated.

-Have you had the opportunity to work with or feature any “famous” people in any way?
Famous... hmmmm... Important, yes! Actually our senior editor Ralph Lorne had the privilege of interviewing Mickey Factz a while back. If you haven’t had a chance to peep it, go check it out. We def. deal with the people in charge when it comes to our features and I think that’s cool that those people take the time out their busy schedule to deal with us.

-If you could have one celeb put a plug for Solediction, who would it be and why?

Pharrell hands down. Because I know if he supports Solediction it must be something special because he has an eye for things. That would def. be dope if he dropped a quick shout out to us or Curren$y too.

-If Solediction had a theme song, what would it be?

Umm this is a hard one... Prob umm "Can’t tell Me Nothing" by Kanye West cause at this point, you can’t tell nobody from Solediction nothing because we on our grind.

-So what’d you guys fill your time with when you’re not making moves to become the premiere online magazine?
For me studying, but then probably hanging with the cousins, shopping, or hitting the movies. Nothing major, I’m a real boring dude.

-What do you see for Solediction five years down the road?

Five years I could see Solediction being one of the top fashion sites
out there and a whole staff full of motivated, hungry writers working
for us.

-As there become more and more young, aspiring entrepreneurs, what would be your main piece of advice for them?

Just put your mind to it, that’s it. We started with an idea, and the result is Solediction. So if you want something, go for it period.

KORG DS-10 - Daft Punk “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”

For beat buffs on the go, the KORG DS-10 Synthesizer allows musicians to spin out beats and tunes straight from their Ninetendo DS Touch Screen. While it’s understated to say it almost allows endless creative possibilities in combining music and Ninetendo DS console, we didn’t realize how far the boundaries can be pushed until electronic musician Denkitribe along with DS-10 master Keishi Yonao made the DS belt out Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” with uncanny similarity. The video shall speak for itself and will perhaps inspire more Youtube videos of hit mixes to come. via: technabob

This lil gadget is fly! And I know y'all recognize the beat, right?! Early Christmas present anyone??

John Mayer Covers "I Think She Knows"

By now you guys should know my obsession with John Mayer's work. Here he is jammin out, doing a cover of Justin Timberlake's "I Think She Knows." And oh yeah, you'll wanna watch til the end... gets sick!!

Writing Services

-Reviews
-Bios
-About Sections
-Articles
-Editorials
-Event Coverage/Write Ups

Visual Aesthetics will grab attention initially, but quality, core content will make for return visits.

Quote/Thought of the Day

Familiarity breeds complacency. Step outside the bounds of your comfort zone today.

"Fly"

Nike Dunk Hi AC TZ - Shoe Gallery

These bad boys hit Shoe Gallery here in Miami yesterday. Be sure to check em out and scoop em up while you can! I give them a 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Shoe Gallery
244 NE 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 371-2063

Blackberry Over iPhone - Holler!!

A few months ago, we reported that the Blackberry Curve was outselling the iPhone, and today, it looks like that trend is continuing.

RIM, the company behind the Blackberry, is leading the way in smartphone sales domestically, beating out the iPhone, the Google Android phones, and the Palm Pre.

But, despite sales being up, RIM (Research In Motion) said Thursday (September 24) that they sold fewer Blackberrys and pulled in less revenue than expected.

The news sent the company's stock tumbling yesterday, but their CEO says they're in good shape.

"This stuff (smartphones and mobile applications) is going much more mainstream," he said during the conference call. "And we are teed up to go much more mainstream. If this crosses over, as I think we are doing, we are in a good position and a very prosperous position."

Still, for the third quarter, which ended on August 29th, RIM earned $475.6 million, compared to profits of $495.5 million for the same period a year ago.

They shipped about 8.3 million BlackBerry devices during the quarter, adding about 3.8 million new subscribers. However, they were expected to add 4 million new subscribers on shipments between 8.5 million and 8.6 million.

What hurt them for the quarterly earnings report was they paid out $112.8 million for a settlement of a patent dispute with Visto.

They hiccup won't stop RIM though. They expect strong sales during the holiday season, especially with new Blackberry models such as the Tour and Curve, both of which debuted during the summer. They're also expected to launch the next version of its touch-screen BlackBerry Storm on Verizon Wireless before the end of the year.

"The Nove" x Gourmet

Gourmet preview their upcoming 2010 spring release, the Nove. Featuring a “royal lizard” upper based on a royal blue with texturized reptilian leather, the shoe’s clean silhouette is further enhanced by a Velcro strap. Available starting January of 2010
Love the color. Love the design. Gourmet definitely knows how to do it right. I'm givin it 4 out of 5 stars.

Kicks of the Day -- Nike “Long Beach” Big Nike High

Ummm.... WOW!!! If somebody can top this shoe, please let me know! Dope Dope Dope Dope!! The new Nike "Long Beach" Big Nike High definitely gets about ummmm 6 starts out of 5!! haha! And the fitted's not bad either... The sneaker releases today, so better scoop it up ASAP!! They can't last too long. Proper

Track of the Day -- "In Your Atmosphere" - John Mayer

Rough day today, so since I've been home, I've been reflecting and writing down some thoughts. My music of choice for the evening has been John Mayer. Like him or not, my man is one of the most talented singer, song writer, guitarist of his day! His lyrics alone are more captivating than most. This track, "In Your Atmosphere" is my second favorite Mayer song of all time.... Enjoy!

Jay-Z Teaching Oprah How To Rap

My dude Jay teachin the billion dollar lady how to rap... or how to repeat what he says haha!

"If they give you lemons, then you make lemon pie."

???

What's going through my head
Can't even place one thought
Not even half way there
Lost
Struggling
Searching
For the switch

My mind won't let me rest
But rest it will have to do
Nothing's coming together today
All may as well come unglued

I hate the thought of losing
Defeat is for the weak
Can't even say I lost tonight
I never entered the game
Why
Why
Why

Even now
As I am writing
Sense I do not make
What useless tool all is to me
Constantly at a loss...

IM KING - Fall 2009

 

These are my three favorite pieces from IM KING's Fall 09 Collection. To view the entire line and learn more about the brand, check IMKING.

Clae 2009 Fall

My favorite kicks in the Clae 2009 Fall Collection. Make sure you check out Clae to see the rest of the line up.

Nike Aqua Marine Blazer

Coming in October 09's delivery, this is one of the hottest Nike Blazer's I've seen in a while. Check em out at Flatspot.

Every day is a new day... I'm thankful for every breath I take.

Not too great at this photo editing, but I enjoy it!
P.S. Why do I have this white border around my pic?!

Undefeated Fall 2009

My favorite piece from Undefeated's Fall 2009 Collection. Maybe it has something to do with my hat obsession??!! To view the entire Fall line, go to UNTFTD.

Maestro Knows - Episode Nine (Nike Campus)

Follow Maestro as he takes an epic tour of the Nike campus in Oregon. Breaking barriers, Maestro has the privilege of entering the "employees only" spot and is allowed to customize his own AW77 hoodie! Dooooooppeee!!

Maestro Knows - Episode 9 (Nike Campus) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Quote/Thought of the Day

"Everyone who doubted me is askin for forgiveness. If you aint been a part of it, at least you got to witness." - Drake

Big things are coming; I truly believe that. Hard work and relentless determination does pay off eventually. This is my story. Grab on and hold  tight...

You can still find in inspiration in the likeliest of places.

Nike SB - Zoom Air - P-Rods

Always a fan of Nike SB's, these are the latest in Paul Rodriguez's line. This newest colorway from Nike SB and P-Rod can be found at flatspot.

Track of the Day -- "I'm Mikey" - The Cool Kids

Dope song. Dope video. Track of the Day.

Miami DXC Dunkxchange

All my 305 followers make sure you guys go out and show some love. To check out 8 and 9 click here.

King James Throwin' the Diamond Up!

Yes kiddies, that certainly is LeBron James throwing up the diamond for his boy Jay-Z. My fave NBA baller and hip hop artist, ya'll know I had to throw this pic on here. King James and Hov are tight friends, and it's highly speculated that LeBron will be a New York Knick after this season.

Kicks of the Day - Fall/Winter 2009 Supra Skytop Preview

Ahhhhh, Supras. Slowly climbing the charts to becoming my second favorite shoe, next to the chuckies of course. These are just three of the upcoming colorways in the new Fall/Winter line up for Supra. My fave is the red with the black patent leather, shown below. To get a closer look at these fly kicks, check out Supra Footwear.

Dear Diary - 9/21/09 Edition

So here's my day for all the world to seeeeeeeeeee :) haha!!
The When: Monday Afternoon, 9/21/09
The Where: Best Buy, Loser Section
The Who: Me and @lillmia18
The What: Wii Piiiiiiiing Poooooooong

Ladies first! Let's see what you got @lillmia18....

Not bad, not bad. But now it's myyyyyy turn...


Okay, so maybe I got off to a slow start... Notice the oh so manly grunt at the end haha!

So now the girl wants to talk some smack... You won't like me when I'm angryyyy ha...


Last go. Time to dominaaattttteeeee!!!


FYI. I highly recommend Wii Ping Pong, only in a proper setting of course - Public retail store, with lots of strangers on hand!!

"Use Somebody" - The Lowdown & The Showdown

"Use Somebody"

I'm usually not a huge fan of covers at all, but Hayley Williams of Paramore does straight kill the Kings of Leon Cover. While she definitely does do the song justice, and some, I still prefer to hear Caleb Followill of Kings take the mic. He has one of the most unique and powerful voices that I've heard in a long time! I've heard a lot of people talking about how they enjoy the Paramore version better. Maybe just because it is new or fresh, but I still get chills every time I hear the original by Kings of Leon. Hayley - good job!! But Kings of Leon still takes this one for me!! I posted both versions below, so you guys can lemme know which one you like better!

Paramore


Kings of Leon

Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody (New)
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Quote/Thought of the Day

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." - Scott Adams

Being a perfectionist myself, it has always been a struggle for me to complete a project due to my thinking that it wasn't good enough. I have never had a problem starting a task, but finish one is another story. No matter what I strive to do, I always want the outcome to be perfection. What a difficult way to live! It is not a bad goal at all, but you must be willing to complete something in order to learn and grow for the next go around. Without mistakes along the way, how will we know what to do next time? As long as we are learning from those mistakes and finding out how to avoid them, it is a job well done! It is not completely bad to learn as you go at times. Yes, there should be proper preparation and research, but you will never accomplish anything if you are not willing to get your hands dirty and make a few wrong turns. This is a difficult lesson for me that I must continually remind myself of. I believe that I have taken great strides in correcting the issue, however. Take this blog for instance. There are constantly thoughts and ideas running through my mind of how it could be better and more appealing, but I have challenged myself to learn as I go. I am willing to fall down, but most definitely get back up every time and go at it even harder. Let your creativity take you places you didn't even know were possible! Don't get just halfway and decide you need a better product. Stick it out! Learn from what you have already done, and one day satisfaction will come!

Nike Sportswear x Patrice Evra and Maxime Medard

"The Game is Never Over"
Pretty dope video for Nike Sportswear, featuring Manchester United and French national team football player Patrice Evra. The video was made to promote Nike Sportswear's Fall/Winter 2009 AW77 hoodie.



"Never Without a Fight"
Another really nice video for the new Nike Sportswear AW77 hoodie. This one features French rugby player Maxime Medard.

Chuck Taylor Down Jacket Pack

Anybody that knows me, knows I rock the Chuckies like no other. These might just have to be my next buy. Available in green, red, and black, they also come in low and high top. All can be found here.

Quote/Thought of the Day

"I don't have a list of people that I'm gonna step on, on my way to the top, but I do have a few in mind that I'm gonna turn around to, wave, and smile." - Me

Blueprint 3 Tees x BBC

Billionaire Boys Club has collaborated with the Blueprint 3 to make this dope line of tees. With a total of 3 different graphics, each shirt features a moonman print on the front, the BBC logo on the back, three red bars on the sleeve, and a different slogan. The shirts will be available September 23. To see all the t-shirts and to order, check out BBC/Icecream.

Crackberry Catch of the Day

Now I know all of you guys out there are wondering who in the world this absolutely beautiful woman is... It's my mother, fellas!! One of the most influential and inspirational people in my life by far, not just because she's my mom, but merely because she is truly an amazing human being! She has had to deal with more than most people would in three or four lifetimes, yet in every situation, she continues to praise God. I have been super blessed with an amazing family in general and the best parents that a kid could ask for. I truly do believe that! My dad sent me this photo yesterday, and simply receiving this pic of my mom, I was instantly inspired...

Jay-Z Speaks on the Start of His Diamond Symbol and Acoustic Version of Roc Boys

So anyone that knows me, knows I'm a huuuuuuuuuge Hov fan, but for the longest time I haven't known how the diamond symbol got started. So sit back and let the man himself enlighten you, well me too! HaHa. I'm kinda feelin the acoustic version of Roc Boys too, who knew?! Man, I hope I can find this version and throw it on the ipod. Mad dope!!

Pharrell talks "So Ambitious"

MTV Shows

"The motivation for me is them tellin me what I could not be... Oh well!" I love the message to this song, so dope! And who better than Hov and Skateboard P to get it across?! Jay-Z ft. Pharrell - "So Ambitious"

Sneaker of the Day - adidas Campus Vulc High "Diagonal"

Inspired by the recent adidas skate video "Diagonal," Flatspot is now taking pre orders for this sexy shoe. The sneaker was designed by Matt Irving of Delphi features. The Diagonal will officially release in October of this year.

"Rob's Mom" - Rob Dyrdek ft. John Mayer

Funniest episode of Fantasy Factory this season by far! Rob and John colab on a song dedicated to Rob's mom to make up for an embarrassing night out on the town.

Robs Mom - Rob Dyrdek ft. John Mayer

Nike Air Structure Triax 91 - 2010 Preview

Dope colors. Dope design. Dope shoe. Check it in the spring of 2010.

New DJ Video Game - Activision DJ Hero

DJ Hero - Daft Punk Trailer
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Stemming from the ever so popular Guitar Hero video game, now comes DJ Hero. Here's your chance to live out your club head fantasies as a "real" disc jockey. HaHa. Not too sure how I feel about this video game really, but it is a pretty dope concept. Look for it to drop on October 27.

Crackberry Catch of the Day/Thought of the Day

So I was on my lunch break at work the other day when I happened to look over and see this elderly couple sitting at the table next to me. I'm a people watcher so I always catch myself observing and noticing odd things about random, helpless characters that are nearest to me. In this case, it was more of some thoughts and curiosities that were running through my head than anything that the folks were actually doing. For some reason my thought process was focused on the elderly man. I began to wonder if this man had accomplished all that he had intended to. Had he be able to completely check off everything on his "Life To-Do List?" I'm sitting there next to him at the ripe age of 23, thinking that I have all the time in the world to tackle the many aspects of life that I intend to, but what about this guy? What did he have left to take on? Or was he in fact, finished? I certainly hope not. Just as I hope and pray that when I reach his age, I am still fighting for dreams that have yet to come true. I sincerely strive to wake up each day with a new set of goals for myself, new worlds to conquer! My point to all of this is never lose your fire! Whatever you have to do to keep your internal flame stoked, do it at all costs. When you are lying there on your death bed, do you really want thoughts of if's and but's and only if I could have's running through your head?

"Jay-Z's Coronation"

With his latest album The Blueprint 3, Jay-Z has earned his 11th number one album on the Billboard Charts. The rap mogul surpasses Elvis Presley(10 number one albums)
and is now only second to arguably the greatest band of all time, the Beatles.
This being Jay's 11th number one album, he currently trails the Beatles(19 number one albums) by 8. No other hip hop artist is even in the top ten. Can Jay-Z now forever engrave his status as the "King of Hip Hop?"

10 number 1 albums in a row,
who better than me?
Only the Beatles nobody ahead of me,
I crush Elvis in his blue suede shoes,
Made the rolling stones seem sweet as coolaid 2,
96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 2001 and beyond,
02, 03, 04, 05, 06 and 7, 08, 09
Back to back double plat, I did what you want,
men lie women lie, numbers don’t.

Jay-Z "Reminder"

Sneakers of the Day -- Air Jordan - Spizike Mars Edition

Forget Kicks of the day, these bad boys are the sneakers of the week!! Check that, the month! Spizike and Spike Lee have outdone themselves this time for sure. These are some of the hottest Jordans I have ever seen! The sneakers are dedicated to the Mars character played by Spike in the Nike commercials. To pick up a pair, go to Marqueesole.

Maestro Knows - Season 2 Epidsode 8 (Va. Beach)

In the latest episode of Maestro Knows, Maestro checks out the sun, skate, and surf of Virginia Beach. He also does a little work with Lil Jon, judging a local contest. I didn't even know Jon was still around! But nonetheless, another dope episode by Maestro.

M.I.A Skate Shop - September Sale!!

For more info check out M.I.A. Skate Shop.
M.I.A. Skate Shop
229 9th Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

"The World's Biggest Collabo Ever!" - Will.I.Am.

Music is everywhere; I love it! You can find inspiration in the most unlikely of places... I'm definitely lovin the world collabo idea from Will.I.Am. Can't wait til it drops! P.S. Yes, this is from that Pepsi commercial you've seen on your TV kiddies...

The Making of The Blueprint 3 Cover

470,000 copies sold... Not a bad first week for Hov. I know I've been killin ya'll lately with the Jay posts, but hey, it has been his week. Bottom line, Jay's the best out there, and BP3 is DOOOOOOPPPPPPEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! Sick album artwork too by the way!

Challenge Yourself - This is Mine

If I can make next to nothing working for someone else and be pretty happy with my life, then I can definitely make next to nothing working for myself and be ecstatic! People, keep your eyes wide open and stay fastened to your chair! It's time for me to start makin moves... Be on the lookout!

Quote/Thought of the Day

"It's crazy how when you start focusing on you and bettering yourself and your future, then other things just start to fall into place..." - Me

Q & A (Interviews)

Tony Logan of Solediction