Abstract Minds N.Y.C

You Shoulda Been There, Push...

2008-10-06T14:59:00.003-04:00

Wyclef trying to make his way into Bob Marley-ism...

This is footage is from the free concert that the world heard about was taking place in favor of the performing artist's support of a candidate for presidency.

Wonder who it was...

Via NahRight

Video: Common Ft. Pharrell - Universal Mind Control...

2008-10-06T14:44:00.001-04:00

Lupe Cares About The Artists...

2008-10-06T14:31:00.002-04:00

That's the type of talk that a majority of artists on Def Jam wanted to hear President Hov spewing during his reign.

New Music: Jay-Z & NaS - Pop Champagne (Mick Boogie Remix)...

2008-10-05T22:47:00.006-04:00

" It's the nastiest the flashiest turn girls to masochists...'Cause I be giving them pain." - NaS

Listen/ Download Here. Ron Browz Feat. Jay-Z & NaS - Pop Champagne (Mick Boogie Remix)

Jesus Christ!!! If a Sunday isn't a Sunday without remixes then it isn't a Sunday like this Sunday!

We see a pattern here, so who's battling?! We posted the JFace remix to "Love Lockdown" and now we're going to slap you with honestly the best Ron Browz "Pop Champagne" remix we've ever heard...(Ludacris' verse excluded because he simply Murked It.)

Mick Boogie certainly had a good vision and the right ear putting this together. The cut is as impeccable as if Nasty and Hova recorded just for this record!

The Jay verse is from his feature on Saigon's "Come On Baby (Remix)" and the Nasir verse is from "Nas' Angels, The Flyest"

Check out more from Mick Boogie at his Homepage

Mick Boogie Myspace

New Music: Love Lockdown (JFace Remix)...

2008-10-05T22:27:00.004-04:00

This just in straight from the e-mails.

Ususally we wait until Monday morning to post submissions from the weekend diggs but since this is from an Abstract Minds N.Y.C Co-signee we decided to notify our readers of its presence a day early.

Brooklyn New York producer JFace has gotten his hands on the exclusive "Love Lockdown" a capella that Kanye released about a week ago. "Love Lockdown" has been getting a lot of criticism from new listeners as well as Kanye stans alike. Many voice their dislike of Kanye's usage of the autotuner as of late in a bevy of his releases but Kanye responded on his blog earlier that the autotuner is here to stay so get used to it!

The remix is actually a step in the right direction for Kanye's expression for failed love. The pop-ish synths and the friggin' CLIMAX that was absent from the original production is here and in good form.

Kudos to the dude JFace for attempting and accomplishing what many say Yeezy simply dropped the ball with by doing this remix.

"Love Lockdown" is the single off of Kanye's upcoming effort 808's and Heartbreak due out in November.

Check out more from JFace, Here.

JFace Homepage

Previous Post: The Blueprint 3's Prequel Produced By JFace...

VH1 Honoring The Hop That Made It Hip...

2008-10-05T17:36:00.003-04:00

" While Slick Rick and De la Soul rehearsed their sets, Wale, Busta Rhymes, Spliff Starr, ?uestlove, Bun B and Biz Markie mixed and mingled. The ballroom was more like a family reunion then a rehearsal.

The only non-rap artist being celebrated is Isaac Hayes, and while the late musician never spit a bar, his work helped inspire many MCs. From the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Warning" to the Geto Boys' "Mind Playing Tricks on Me," Black Moses had a lasting effect on hip-hop. "..

...Continue Reading Here.

If any of you were lucky to go, (It's OK VH1 we know our invitation go "lost" in the MAIL...) you may have witnessed Hip-Hop history in one shiny, pyrotechnically charged, camera filled room.

The good people over at MTV chop it up with a couple of the performers on Hip-Hop relevance and history.

One amazingly credible feat of this years Hip-Hop honors was the homage paid to long time inspiration for Hip-Hop artists Isaac Hayes. Hayes was far from a gangsta rapper, but the influence he had on emcess who penned some of their best verses will no doubtedly live forever.

Props to Steven Roberts for the heads up.

MTV Covers Hip-Hop Honors

Video: Janelle Monae - Many Moons...

2008-10-04T22:41:00.002-04:00

Ok, by no means are we claiming a perfect eye. We've slept on this visual for the record "Many Moons" by artist Janelle Monae for a couple of weeks now. We've finally gotten around to it and can say that Diddy does like a grand spectacle of things doesn't he? Life is like a movie, damn straight.

More Janelle Monae Music

Grafh On Loud Favorites + More...

2008-10-03T03:26:00.006-04:00

Listen/ Download Here. Grafh Ft. Jew Dew - Celebrate.

Here Queens New York Emcee Grafh gives you a quick spazz of flow while on Loud Favorites. Another jewel is Grafh Feat. Jew Dew off of his upcoming mixtape with DJ Green Lantern The Oracle Pt. 2

"I pop tags live to take my shirt off/ But I was born to sin and I can't take the dirt off." - Grafh

Previous Post: Grafh - The Oracle Part 2 Mixtape Cover + Tracklisting...

T.Pain Finds Out Who He Works For...

2008-10-03T03:16:00.002-04:00

See more T-Pain videos at Funny or Die

We're about a day late on this one.

Aha! We were debating whether or not to post this but it's a good look for T.Pain to poke some fun at himself and his success.

Have you ever heard chopped an screwed in a club btw? It B-A-N-G-S!

When T.I Drops Trail Of Paper...

2008-10-02T20:57:00.002-04:00

...He somehow manages to get Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco and Swizz Beatz to stop by and help him pick it up.

Throw On That Kangol Bucket And Rock Out...

2008-10-02T20:31:00.002-04:00

Damn we remember the days when we rocked the Kangol bucket faithfully like it was a part of an impending dying fashion statement. A good partial amount of our homage's sentiments were correct.

Come party it up with Vice Magazine as they present to you the 70th Anniversary of lifestyle brand Kangol!

Kangol's 70th Anniversary

Wednesday October 8th at

Le Royal

21 7th Avenue South

Doors Open at 9:00

Performances By:

Hollywood Holt & Millionaire $ Mano
Passion Pit
Justine D (dj set)
HOLY GHOST! (dj set)

Complimentary sake2me, Asahi, Tito's Vodka till 10

RSVP to ensure free passage, enjoy the tunes!

You can almost totally ensure that we will be there!

Upper Playground NYC Grand Opening...

2008-10-02T12:54:00.009-04:00

Exclusive art/trend lovers unite and rejoice! San Francisco based Upper Playground recently opened their doors perched upon the New York asphalt. They threw up a pretty sweet David Choe artwork piece as well as many featured pieces from obscure and minutely notorious afficianados as well.

Upper Playground has been lacing patrons with apparel for men and women especially with the offering of their exclusive hoodies, t-shirts, luggage & more.

Check it out if you're in the area, definitely Abstract!

What do you guys think about that Jabba The Hutt x Frank White joint?! It might have to get picked up!

“Upper Playground has a large following on the East Coast and we’re excited that after nearly 10 years of business we have found a home in New York City. We have collaborated with many NY icons from the art and fashion worlds, and we’re excited to showcase some of the world’s leading streetwear designers at our new location,” said Matt Revelli, founder and owner of Upper Playground. “Upper Playground thrives in unique neighborhoods like the East Village, and we’re honored to open our doors here.”

Upper Playground NYC is located at:

437 East 9th Street - West Space
New York, NY 10009

Nom de Guerre Fall/Winter 2008 Preview...

2008-10-02T12:39:00.012-04:00

Clothing brand Nom de Guerre is back with a specific theme to blow your World War II socks off!

For their latest installments Nom de Guerre hits us with an aesthetic familiarizing the consumer with a World War II symbolic garment palette. Symbolizing the era in which treason and backlogging soldiers ran rampant, the fixtures of modern society beckon back to a time of spies and propaganda.

Check out what they have to offer:

We salute you.

Previous Nom de Guerre post

Shop more Nom de Guerre, Here.

Tres Bien

Nom de Guerre

Vibe Magazine November Cover...

2008-10-02T12:24:00.000-04:00

The President of Obamaland covers Novembers issue of Vibe Magazine.

This Friday Night Is The Friday Night...

2008-10-01T13:27:00.005-04:00

Pending hangovers and debauchery from Vice Magazine shindigs can wait for the dopest Femme Fatale in the tri-state area.

Come party with our friend & Street Cosignor's very own La Femme on the special night that birthed her! The festivities take place at Moomia Lounge and will definitely be a night to remember!

Abstract Minds N.Y.C will be in the building!!!

Moomia Lounge is located at:

157 Lafayette btwn Grand & Howard
Ny, Ny 10013

New Music: Grafh & DJ Green Latern - The Oracle Pt. 2 + More...

2008-10-01T12:57:00.005-04:00

Listen/Download Here. Grafh - Resevoir Dogs Freestyle.

Grafh & DJ Green Lantern Present: The Oracle 2 Tracklisting

1. SAME INTRO
2. NOT LIKE ME
3. GIVE IT UP
4. BLACKHAND GANG
5. CLIMB UP
6. SOUL OF A RENEGADE feat. PAPOOSE
7. RESERVOIR DOGS FREESTYLE
8. UNDER THE TABLE
9. CHA-CHING feat. D-RILEY
10. ALL THE WAY LIVE feat. PRINZ
11. LIKE OHH (REMIX) feat. JIM JONES, BUN B, JADAKISS, AND PRINZ
12. CHEW 'EM UP feat. CROOKED I
13. BRING THE GOONS OUT
14. NEW YORK MINUTE
15. GET IT HOW U LIVE feat. SANDMAN
16. WE OUT HERE feat.YOUNG CHRIS
17. CELEBRATE feat. JEW DEW

However you put it, Queens New York emcee Grafh has the right mixture of lyricism and witty delivery that hasn't been seen since Eminem in his prime. So you may ask why is it that Queens New York emcee Grafh hasn't caught on to the major hype train that is suburban america and sold millions...

In the same fashion as reaching the center of a tootsie roll pop, the world may never know. This artist has skills and we've been listening to him since our highschool days. Just goes to show you that the record industry is all politics as usual.

Did he not GO IN on that freestyle? Stay tuned for the release of The Oracle Part 2 from Grafh and the Evil Genius DJ Green Latern soon. We'll have it for you.

Props to Jabari, our eyes skipped!

Joe Budden and His Jumpoff...TV...

2008-10-01T02:18:00.002-04:00

"Make it clap"

"MmmmmM!"

"What you gonna sue me for? Mood Muzik?"

"Come upstairs for a minute..."

These lines were better than some in his records,classic!

MF DOOM Madvillainy Locations...

2008-09-30T18:24:00.006-04:00

MADVILLAINY 2: THE BOX
Ltd Edition box set (12x13x5) with CD, T-Shirt, 7-Inch Single, Cassette, Comic (in CD book). Details here.

LOCATIONS ONLINE
Digitalgravel.com (USA)
Thegiantpeach.com (USA)
Hiphopvinyl.de (Germany)
Turntablelab.com (LA/NY)
Fatbeats.com (LA/NY)
Undergroundhiphop.com (Boston)
Dustygroove.com (Chicago)
kingunderground.com (UK)

USA & CANADA
Bodega (Boston)
Reed Space (NYC)
Wealthy Hostage (Brooklyn)
WTHN (Philly)
Archrival (LA)
Park Avenue (Orlando)
Off The Hook (Montreal)
Beat Street (Vancouver)
5th Element (Minneapolis)
Easy Street (Seattle)
Twist & Shout (Denver)
Somos Media (Salinas)
360 Vinyl (Portland)
Amoeba (LA/SF/Berkeley)
Play De Record (Toronto)
Waterloo (Austin)
Poo Bah (Pasadena)

INTERNATIONAL
Colette (Paris)
Dance Music Records (Tokyo/Osaka)
Jazzy Sport (Tokyo)
Soul Jazz (London)
Fat City (Manchester)
Cali Roots (Stockholm)
Rush Hour (Amsterdam)
Vinylz Store (Bern, CH)
Hum Records (Zurich)
Donuts (Bristol)
Flat Spot (UK)
Frisco Store (NL)
242 Shop (Lausanne/Geneva)
Guinness Records (Tokyo)
Ruff Draft Boutique (Nancy, France)

Here's what Stones Throw had to say about their favorite super villain...or hero?:

" Some might say its sacrilege to revisit a classic album like Madvillainy. You know, like George Lucas messing around with Star Wars and digitally inserting Jabba The Hut rapping with Han Solo. But Madlib’s never been one to respect convention - and he made this one for headphone listening before a ten-hour plane ride to Tokyo. But this reworking (we hate to say remix) was so good that, after we sat with it for a while, we decided that we had to make it available. "

...Continue reading info. Here.

Dope! We can't wait to get our hands on this piece of work. We know a lot of fans who were disappointed by the metal faced one's performance at previous Rock The Bells stops will be hunting for this release.

For more news on DOOM, check out his homepage, Here.

MF DOOM Myspace

*On another note, we need DOOM to stop denying our friend Yams's comments!!!

Party Till You Piss Your Jeans...

2008-09-30T17:18:00.005-04:00

Do you: Live in the 'Greatest City In The World'? Love Rock N' Roll? Wanna get drunk until you fall down on the chick next to you and somehow get up in a bed next to her? If you answered yes to all those questions, you know where you will be this saturday Oct. 4th!

Join VICE & DJ Justin at Glasslands in Williamsburg Brooklyn for their installment of Pissed Jeans and Children for a night of loud, sweaty, dirty music. RSVP here before you head out.

Complimentary Tito's Vodka, Colt 45 & "Sake2Me" 9 - 11. Free entry but must RSVP.

End of story.

Glasslands Homepage

Vice Magazine Homepage

Glasslands is located at:

289 Kent Ave, Brooklyn
9 - 4am 21+

New Music: WordSpit - Swagger Like Spit...

2008-09-30T15:59:00.006-04:00

Listen/ Download Here. WordSpit The Illest - Swagger Like Spit

That Picture is the dopest thing we've seen since Warhol's Campbell Soup. Soooo Abstract!

Ever one to be the flashy lyricist with a penchant for perfectly purveyed penmanship, aha!, here's Brooklyn New York Emcee WordSpit The Illest with his fierce rendition of the swagger theme song!

"All I do is punch in, rock out/ see Spit you see a star like a cartoon knockout." - WordSpit The Illest

Brilliant! Instant Fans were made there.

See what else WordSpit is up to at his Homepage.

WordSpit The Illest Homepage

Previous Post: Hi-Jynx Swagger Like Us Freestyle. Here.

Q-Tip's The Renaissance Album Cover...

2008-09-29T15:18:00.003-04:00

Q-Tip just showed us what the cover artwork will be for his forthcoming effort The Renaissance due in stores in November.

Previous Post: Q-Tip in Paris Tokyo Remix...

He'll Be Wearing, 3Sixteen...

2008-09-29T12:03:00.008-04:00

With a clever play on one of the most cited passages from the Holy Book, clothing brand 3Sixteen makes you want to worship their Fall lineup in the same way.

These two pieces from the Fall offerings of 3Sixteen are very modest yet eye-catching garments for todays metro but style conscious man on the go. Here's what 3Sixteen had to say about their Hooded Blazer and Button-Up Jacket styles:

" ...both produced in Canada and offered in striped Black and Natural fleece and limited to 100 units. The Button-Up Jacket features an aeroknit lining, a scuba neck hood, and contrasting side gussets and ribbing. The athletic look of the body is juxtaposed with the classic striped material and subtle tones. The Hooded Blazer is constructed of the same striped fleece, but mimics the cut and details of a traditional blazer jacket. The hood and sleeves are lined in satin paisley, which also reappears as a pocket square in the chest pocket. The waist pockets feature traditional blazer pocket flaps that can be worn out or tucked in, while the double-length cuffs are folded back and buttoned. Both pieces exemplify 3sixteen’s attention to detail and penchant for blending traditional menswear details with technical fabrics and modern cuts. "

Very, very nice.

Shop More 3Sixteen, Here.

3Sixteen Online Shop

Kaws x Marc Jacobs = Foot Sex...

2008-09-29T11:24:00.007-04:00

Showing the Abstract ladies some love.

Long time renowned street artist Kaws has gained the attention of many around the world, most notably the expensive eye of designer Marc Jacobs. The Kaws x Marc Jacobs collaboration features Kaws infamous design eye adapted to Jacobs' "Mouse Flat" shoe model.

The Mouse Flat celebrates its 10th year in production and this special model will be extremely limited clocking in at an obscure 150 pairs worldwide. The flats are exclusively available at Colette, as well as the Marc Jacobs flagship stores here in New York, London and Tokyo.

Dope! Happy hunting ladies!

Marc Jacobs Online Retailer

You'll Be Wearing...

2008-09-29T10:51:00.009-04:00

Introducing Diet Butcher Slim Skin's fall collection of footwear.

These were brought to our attention by a friend of ours and we must say..calling these "High Top" footwear is an understatement. Diet Butcher Slim also makes apparel in the same vein of their name outfitting you with the latest slim tucks money can buy. For these high flying bad boys however, you can visit online shop Glaice for a pre-order.

Strangely they remind us of Japanese footwear brand Ato Matsumoto.

Dope.

Video: Ludacris - Undisputed...

2008-09-29T10:34:00.002-04:00

Theater of the Mind due out November 25th.