Gasoline Dream x Rocksmith Tokyo x Brooklyn Bodega

That's right, Gasoline Dream and Friends are closing out the year right with DJ Run P. and DJ Fat Fingaz on the decks at Sweet and Vicious in downtown Manhattan.

Giveaways x Last Minute Shopping x Door Prizes

5 Spring Street

New York, NY

6pm until

Stingray

New Fool's Gold track courtesy of A-Trak & Zinc.

They call it Sting Ray, and we call it good and fresh out the oven.

Come to think of it....this does sound like an alarm you might hear in a submarine if a giant stingray attacked Godzilla style.

Stingray by foolsgoldrecs

Dubstep remix was also dropped with Benga.

Stingray Benga Remix by foolsgoldrecs

Idle Warship with The Company Man

Gasoline Dream hasn't been puttin' ya'll on to events as of late due to the lack of hotness in the area, however, that is all about to change very very soon.

While many of you who follow these high profile Hip-Hop websites may know of the homie, The Company Man, for his official journalism skills, he's also been steppin his game up as a host for a more than his fair share of dope events. This next one will not be any different and it's in collaboration with our peoples over at Forever Fresh and Brooklyn Bodega. Squad UP

IDLE WARSHIP (Talib Kweli & Res) LIVE FROM SOUTHPAW

Kyle Rapps

Illustrate

Special Guest: The Band Called Fuse

Hosted By: The Company Man

Music & Afterparty Provided By: Dj Meka (2DopeBoyz)

Doors at 8PM / Show at 9PM

Tickets $20

Reduced admission for after party & after midnight: $10 guy / $5 ladies

1st hour open-bar presented by Iceland Reyka Vodka

(Reyka drink specials all night)

Chessboxin'

"Masters don't happen everyday, and African-American masters who are 12 never happen" - Maurice Ashley


Among the select group of prodigies are three black players from the New York City area - Justus Williams, Joshua Colas, and James Black Jr. - who each became masters before their 13th birthdays.




Read more courtesy of the NY Times here

Forever YOUNG

I'm still watching this interview courtesy of Red Bull and Chairman Mao with Young Guru and dude is dropping GEMS. I highly recommend.

CMJ 2011: RUN CMJ

Ugh, this is some crappy weather, but today’s showcase with Rocksmith is sure to break more than a couple of necks. STS, King Fantastic, and Dom Kennedy?? Don’t mind if I do attend this appropriately named event.

A little birdie told me a well respected OG from Queensbridge might be rollin through too so um yea…RSVP and I’ll see you there.

CMJ 2011: We Got The Jazz

I'ma be out and about doing what I need to do for this year's CMJ. Last Night I was over at Drom with Brooklyn Bodega for We Got The Jazz where all of the artists showed their asses off.

Below's a pic of the headliner, Kansas City's own, Miles Bonny. Dude is the real deal. Forreal forreal, you should check out his project Lumber Jack Soul. This is also probably one of the dopest titles in a long time.

Fight against Stop-and-Frisk

Past due issue...

Outside City Hall Park, there will be a few speeches. After the demonstration, the students will fan out and visit the offices of City Council members.

They have two purposes.

The first is to protest New York City’s practice of having the police stop and frisk hundreds of thousands of young people, mostly African-Americans and Latinos, an overwhelming majority of whom are charged with nothing.

The second is to do something about it.

Read the rest of the article here courtesy of the NY Times

Memory Lane

Feeling sentimental. Literally my earliest memory of Hip-Hop. When MTV was Mtv.

Julius Myth Interview

Topics of Interest: With a Black Man

"Ok alright...THAT's DenZEL"

Topics of Interest: With a Black Man from Zachary Mami on Vimeo.

Humpty Hump

He's killin emmm!!!!!

Seriously the most charismatic kid ever.

It's Gon' Rain

Wow...so I listened to this remix, and didn't realize it was the Al Roker parody from Family Guy. That makes it even more hilarious and equally impressive. Check this joint out NOW




Steve Reich-It's Gonna Rain(Parts I+II) (Schwarz Club Remix) by SCHWARZ

Segregation is back??

Racism is rearing it's ugly head and it's got Ca$h Money/Old Money warpaint all over its face.

"Segregation: Back with a vengeance...Thank God we live in a post-racial America" - Alan Yves

Kenny Powers is the MFCEO

Kenny Powers is the new Terry Tate, and K-Swiss is making muhf**kin moves! LMAO

Biggie and Yeezy and Lotus...OH MY

Call it what you want...but I think that is Big were still walking the Earth, we might see a product like this come from the critically acclaimed beatsmith and the legendary bedstuy brethren. Shoutout to DJ White Lotus for this one.


Biggie x Kanye - Suicidal Thoughts (White Lotus Runaway Mashup) by DJ White Lotus

Rick Perry's Ties #CMonSon

"Rick Perry, The Apocalypse, and God's Army. Can we get a legit RNC runner who is not tied to crazy. Did McCain ruin that when he sold out and brought Glen Rice's jump off into his campaign?" - Aln Yves

If Governor Rick Perry (R) of Texas runs for president of the United States, he will have one of the most unusual and specific bases for his platform of any candidate in many decades—the spiritual visions of the ancient Hebrew prophet Joel.

Perry has jumped on the “Joel’s Army” bandwagon, claiming in his promotional message for his The Response prayer and fasting event in Houston in August: “Some problems are beyond our power to solve, and according to the Book of Joel, Chapter 2, this historic hour demands a historic response.”

Read the rest of the article here

Swag - David Banner

So yea, "SWAG" is dead and David Banner wrote the Eulogy. This joint is a banger! What these club songs should actually song like. #TaDow

Mr. Rager Video - Kid Cudi

Dope video for Kid Cudi's "Mr. Rager". Well shot and it gives Cudi the opportunity to display his innate athleticism and aggression lol.

Kid Cudi x S2A - "Mr Rager" from Surface to Air on Vimeo.

I'm a B@W$E Blend - DJ Ayres

Man oh man...so the age of the blend or mashup or whatever you want to call it is starting to pass...but not before DJ Ayres could drop this heat over some Jhalil Beats. listen to it here. Shout out to Millz.

Freeway - What We Do 2011 (DJ Ayres blend) by T&ARecords

Why? Where? What? - King Fantastic

Shoutout to DJ Synapse who put me and the boy Jonny Walker on to King Fantastic. Song is fun, and the video is tiiight. Check it out

Why? Where? What? from King Fantastic on Vimeo.

What if Vick were White??

Soo ESPN posted this relatively interesting article written by Touré about Michael Vick, his situation, and if he were white. I don't really agree with the man, but I'll you be your own judge.

All of that is why, to me, Vick seems to have a deeply African-American approach to the game. I'm not saying that a black QB who stands in the pocket ain't playing black. I'm saying Vick's style is so badass, so artistic, so fluid, so flamboyant, so relentless -- so representative of black athletic style -- that if there were a stat for swagger points, Vick would be the No. 1 quarterback in the league by far.

Race is an undeniable and complex element of Vick's story, both because of his style as well as the rarity of black QBs in the NFL.

Read the rest here

Gasoline Dream Presents: The Summer STRETCH

Gasoline Dream Presents:

"THE SUMMER STRETCH"

Thursday September 1st at No Malice Palace in the LES
(197 E 3rd St between Avenues A & B)

DJ Run P. "The Free Safety" & DJ Sincere will be kickin' off Labor Day weekend EARLY turnin out your eardrums with Old School School Jewels and New School Gems that are your favorite Dance, Hip-Hop, & R&B cuts.

True School stand UP!!

21+
DRINK SPECIALS
NO Stress Code

Free Admission
Great Drinks
Better People
Incredible Music

Find out what DJ Run P. & DJ Sincere got on deck at

soundcloud.com/runp

soundcloud.com/sincerelyyours-1


STAY TUNED for more details...

Mr. Ghetto Walmart

SMH... Go get yours at Walmart... Wally (3x)... world.

When Hip-Hop meets the classics Part 2

Break dancer Lil Buck dances to Yo-Yo Ma. It's beautiful.
I'm also trying to figure out if he has no ankles or the strongest and most flexible ones out there.

When Hip-Hop meets the classics Part 1

Kevin "K.O." Olusola playing Julie-O by Mark Summer.
Oh yeah... did I mention he's a beat-boxing cellist?

DOM KENNEDY

Ok...so haven't been here like that, but it's time to lay out what's been lying in the vault.

"CDC" - DOM KENNEDY (Feat. Casey Veggies & Carter)

The Governator??

"Arnold's new cartoon super hero...himself as "The Governator". Why is this a new cartoon but definitely animated like it came out in the 90s? Seriously though...is this all Stan Lee and Arnold could come up with between their money and connections?" - M>

Donal Trump on the Middle East: "I would take the oil."

I'm really not surprised at all, but definitely shocked at the frankness he uses when saying it. He even goes as far to repeat himself with, "You heard me, I would take the oil."

Baby Wakas

As civilly buck as one can get in his/her car seat. Leh Geaux








"This baby needs jesus in his life" - Concerned youtube user

Brief Atlantic

So, things haven't been updated as much as they need to be as of late, nonetheless you're still ahead of the curve so keep checking in. This is some realllly dope music from OFWGKTA's afilliate, Frank Ocean.

Fresh sound with unusual content for an R&B dude. Normally you hear about all the emotional stuff behind relationships etc., but Ocean is able to do all of this and more. From the social commentary on "We All Believe" to his heartbroken banger "Swims Good", Frank is able to draw you in hook, line, and sinker, on the first listen with original content. This is something most artists let alone R&B artists suck at as of late. He can do traditional R&B, futuristic and spacey, and alternative as well. Needless to say, this negro is cultured and here to stay.

Get Nostaliga, Ultra yesterday

Cobra Clutch King

"MUST WATCH...Grown Maneuver of the Day - Throwing Cobras" - M>

Sweet Dreams

Chinese Group performs a cover of Beyonce's "Sweet Dreams" using only iPhone apps. I love her accent!

Baracka Flacka Flame...

There are no words

You Can't Stop The Reign - Shaq ft The Notorious B.I.G. Extreamly Rare B...

My fellow Pisces Shaq and the late great B.I.G. on a smooth ass track. Shaq is nice son.

BAM (By Any Means) by Re-Ak hotness from my Atl Fam

Bruce Lee's Audition For the Green Hornet

I was never able to get a glimpse into the person Bruce Lee, but this helped. Can't even fathom what he would've been like in HD.

L Gets to Boogie Offstage

Paid her dues...still funny how things come full circle though.

Tatted Up: Toddler 2.0 Edition

You could argue that from the moment that we’re born, we’re exposed to corporate branding. In fact, it is estimated that kids see 40,000 ads per year on TV alone. Australia-born, Pennsylvania-based artist Dietrich Wegner has flipped that idea on its head...

Click here for more

All Black Everything - Lupe Fiasco

"You would never know / If you could ever be / If you never try / you would never see...Stayed in Africa / We ain't never leave / So there weren't no slaves in our history / Weren't no slave ships / were no misery / Call me crazy / or isn't he / See I fell asleep and I had a dream


It was All Black...Everything..."

Levi's Debuts The Ex-Girlfriend Jean for Men

Levi's website describes their latest "super-snug"-fitting jeans for men

"A million times...NOOOOOO"- Cliff Hypp

Here's the short article

Umm...purchase yours...today...???

Donald Glover went off in a warehouse

Derrick's Comedy member Donald Glover is a comedian/actor (also recently seen in a Gap add) who has just convinced me that he can also rap. Fellow comedy group member Dan Eckman directed the video seen below. Enjoy

Freaks and Geeks from Donald Glover on Vimeo.

75 Years for Taping the Police? Thats What One Man is Facing..

75 Years for Taping the Police? Thats What One Man is Facing..

2pac - Tupac Old School

"What more can I say? I wouldn't be here today, if the old school didn't pave the way"
Why can't I find this (My 2nd favorite album of all time) anywhere? I can't even buy this on itunes.

Asian Female MC

Shots at the Grammy Family

You might've heard about Steve Stoute's letter to the NARAS and the Grammys. If not check out the link here. He makes a clear argument about how he feels and what the establishment is doing.

Where I think that the Grammys fail stems from two key sources: (1) over-zealousness to produce a popular show that is at odds with its own system of voting and (2) fundamental disrespect of cultural shifts as being viable and artistic.

Below is also really good post commentary from well respected Jermaine Dupri who was president of the Atlanta Chapter of the organization. ( I didn't even know there were regional chapters)



"If you know what I'm talkin' about, talk to me. If you don't know what I'm talkin' about, talk to me" - JD

BK Restaurant Back for the First Time

Long time friend of Gasoline Dream finally has finally brought back home away from home, Brooklyn Star, where they do simple exceptionally. I don't know what it says about me, but out of everything on the menu Kool-Aid is my favorite. Regardless of whether or not you like the tasty beverage, you WILL enjoy the food. For a little bit more background and the menu, check out the link here and the ol website.

Ever take a look at a girls behind as she passes by? Well, this is what you look like...

A girl in LA introduces "ass cam" to show what it's like to live the life of an ass. OK... maybe not but the video is pretty funny. Here's looking at you gawkers:

What Would You Do For Your Fam?

"You are not gangsta, this dude is!!" - Al Yves

These Dude's are going to Blow the Fuck Up---ODD FUTURE Jimmy Fallon - OFWGKTA - LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON - 2/16 ...

Real Housewives of Civil Rights

"Sign it...by any means necessary" - Betty Shabazz

The ladies of Elite Delta Force 3 re-create our favorite reality TV show alongside Wayne Brady.

That's what she said moment of the day.

If you've (presumably) upset your co-worker in the recent past it's probably a bad idea to set them up with such a gem and expect them not to jump at the opportunity. This reporter snatches the opportunity, THANKS HIM WITH A NOD, continues with her segue, and finally ends with a triumphant smile.

QueenD Valentine's Day Mix

New Mix by Gasoline Dream's very own DJ Run P. "The Free Safety"

Now this isn't your typical VDay mix. This is more or less for those of you who enjoy practicing the act of having children. With everything from Floetry and Aaliyah to Chris Brown and Sade your significant other should enjoy these intimate moments over and over.......and over again. So here it is. DJ Run P.'s QueenD Valentine's Day Mix



QueenD Valentine's Day Mix by RunP.

Check out #IFWT Exclusive: BOMB WORTHY!!! Pusha T – My God (prod. by Hit Boy)

Loving this!! Pusha T "My God"

 #IFWT Exclusive: BOMB WORTHY!!! Pusha T – My God (prod. by Hit Boy) 

Zee Santiago -Take You Higher (Official Video)

Now what Quincy?

Distant Relatives Coverage

Here's some pretty dope documentation of the NaS and Damian Marley album, "Distant Relatives". While recording, Jr Gong went off! Definitely check this out.

Little B-Boy Schools the Vet

Amazing 8 Year Old Owns Adult In Dance-Off - Watch more Funny Videos

If Twista and Eminem had a son, he'd Rap like this

"Go Gay Baby, You Work That Crib..." This dude is Pro Gay Babies is that liberal or just weird.
Dude's kinda nice though.

A Duane Reade in Brooklyn with a Beer Bar

Talk about balance...hahaha

When Duane Reade opened a new store a few months ago in Brooklyn, it faced opposition from residents loyal to a local pharmacy. So it decided to include something in the store that the neighborhood did not have: a bar that specializes in beer.

Read the rest at the NY Times website

Deadly Flooding in Rio

More than 220 people have died in towns near Rio de Janeiro as heavy rains continue to cause flooding and mudslides in south-eastern Brazil.

Overnight downpours triggered landslides in the mountain town of Teresopolis, where 122 were reported to have died.

Read the rest of the article at the BBC.

DJ Semtex 10 Min Mix.

Ok...so this 10 min mix is relatively old, but I figured I'd mix things up a bit. DJ Semtex is one of the UK's premiere DJs if not THE premiere one. If you don't know by now consider yourself tardy. This is a little bit of bmore, hip-hop, dubstep, and grime.

10 Minute Madness [Pt 3] by Dj Semtex on Mixcloud

Wal-Mart in NYC??

Wal-Mart has launched a full-scale, multifaceted campaign to garner public support for its bid to open stores in New York City.

The company is plastering the city with advertisements and sending out mailers. Wal-Mart also launched a New York-specific website on Monday.

Read the rest of the article here

Sword Carrying Criminals

Cop: Drop the knife

Civillian: F**k youu

I hate when criminals carry swords.

Dirty Dancing

"And remember...Dance like no one's watching (even though you're on National TV)" - < M -

Nas - Queens Get the Money (Music Video)

Josh Groban Sings The Best Kanye Tweets

Seriously, funny stuff. Happy New Year folks!