
from Nathan Manire's Rock Star series (ink and marker on Tabloid heavy paper)

from Nathan Manire's Rock Star series (ink and marker on Tabloid heavy paper)

Official cover art for Drake’s single, Best I Ever Had…..creative or corny??? I’m still on the fence….

My favorite rapper blesses the masses with some heat. I’m not sure what this will be on and/or when it is coming out, but when it does support hip hop and buy it. This joint is fiyah!!!
So I didn’t give this a “freshPick” for the simple reason that this is just too reminiscent of “Hey Ya”. I’m not saying this joint aint fresh, I just felt he could’ve separated himself a bit more from that Outkast sound. Otherwise, thumbs up on this one. Make sure to check out TokinBlackGuy’s website as well, pretty fresh…

Mid-City Arts is proud to present a live painting event and exhibit opening featuring two of Los Angeles’ most respected graffiti artists: Retna and The Mac. The opening event takes place Sunday June 7th 12pm – 6pm at 33Third. The art exhibit will be on display in the adjoining Mid-City Arts gallery, which recently hosted the first ever gallery exhibit from Chaka, LA’s most infamous graffiti writer.
Video preview inside of post….

They finally reunite on Mos Def’s upcoming album, Ecstatic. Make sure to pick up your copy when it drops on June 9th.
Ok, I’m a couple days late but here is the Cool & Dre produced joint from Wale. As much as I strongly dislike Lady Gaga, I rocks with this joint. Mainly for the way they chopped that sample.
Roc Nation artist, J Cole, brings us a quick vid off of his last project. June 15th marks the release date of his highly anticipated, The Warm Up, mixtape so make sure ya’ll check back for that.