Trailer: "Shaolin"

Opens in theaters on September 9th...this has the makings of a must-see.

Harrison Ford and Smurf Rage

Harrison Ford stopped by Conan O'Brian's show and displayed
how he felt about Cowboys vs.Aliens losing out to The Smurfs
this past weekend at the box office.

Kobe Bryant shows off his football skills at halftime of Barcelona-Manchester United@FedEx Field

The Black Mamba gets his kicks in...not bad.

20 Years, 20 Snapshots in Lollapalooza History

Nice writeup over at Consequence of Sound about the iconic
Chicago music festival, now 20 years old. Take a gander at
the link below:

http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/07/top-20-moments-in-lollapalooza-history/

Song: Cee-Lo Green "Tomorrow Never Dies"

New joint from the Lady Killer...tagged version.

http://www.sharebeast.com/f44oh6jme44c

Mike Leavitt

(courtesy of Juxtapoz)

Mike Leavitt is a rising artist who uses wood, reconstituted glass and other
materials to create art that links itself boldly to this generation, as shown
above in his rendition of a Nintendo Entertainment System. Another piece
below, his version of an Olde English 40 oz. bottle has to be seen to be
believed.

The newest Tumbler from 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Taken by Subaruwrxfan as the film is shooting in Pittsburgh, we've also got footage
of the wildly popular Batman vehicle below. This is one of three created specifically
for the film.

Beyonce Live on Jimmy Fallon

Bey does 'Best Thing I Never Had' with The Roots..we now
see why Questlove's Twitter feed was on fire.

ATCQ x Mick Boogie Present: Excursions

"A Tribe Called Quest is one of my favorite groups of all time... in any genre of music. After seeing Michael Rapaport's amazing documentary on the group, I felt inspired to put together a mix and this is the end result. This is NOT a greatest hits mix. This mix is for the true Tribe fans only... the die-hards who know every lyric and remember every interlude. I thought it would be cool to basically create the "lost" Tribe album... with all the rare songs, demos, limited-edition remixes, and collaborations you may have missed over the years. I hope when you enjoy this as much as I do, and hear some things you have never heard before. Special thank you to UNDRCRWN for the amazing artwork."-Mick Boogie

1) Excursions Tour Guide Intro
2) Can I Kick It? (Spirit Mix)
3) Check The Rhyme (Mr. Muhammed’s Mix)
4) If The Papes Comes
5) One Two Shit (f/ Busta Rhymes)
6) Wild Hot (f/ Busta Rhymes)
7) Jazz (Re-Recording Mix)
8. Oh My God (Remix)
9) Scenario (7 MC’s Mix)
10) Scenario (Remix)
11) Sh.Fe. MC’s (f/ De La Soul)
12) Mr. Incognito
13) How Ya Want It? (f/ De La Soul & Jungle Brothers)
14) Bonita Applebum (Hootie Mix)
15) That Shit (f/ J Dilla)
16) The Chase (Original Demo Mix)
17) On The Road Again (f/ Jungle Brothers)
18) Midnight 2008
19) Lyrics To Go (Tumblin’ Dice Remix)
20) You Can’t Hold A Torch (f/ Busta Rhymes)
21) ICU (Doin’ It)
22) Description Of A Fool (Groove Armada Remix)
23) Electric Relaxation (Propellerheads Remix)
24) Stressed Out (Raphael Saadiq Mix)
25) Peace, Prosperity and Paper
26) Buggin’ Out (Live)


http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/0RAAEOPR/Excursions_-_A_Tribe_Called_Quest-turbocity.net.rar_links

NYC: Subliminal Projects Gallery Presents 3 Kings

(props to Curated)

From their press release:

Subliminal Projects is proud to present its opening fall show 3 Kings, on view September 17 through October 8, 2011. In classic NYC Subway Graffiti lore, a “King” is one who has achieved the most recognition for not only excellence in style but for the mark they have made on the culture. For over thirty years these “3 Kings” have been at the top of the game. Their history-making rise to international prominence from the subway tunnels of New York City was recently chronicled in MOCA’s “Art In The Streets” exhibition. At Subliminal Projects they will be presenting their contemporary work created exclusively for this exhibition. Please join us at a reception for the artists on Saturday, September 17, from 8-11p.m.

Fab 5 Freddy is well known as Hip Hop’s ambassador to the world. His early work with Blondie on the hit “Rapture,” his creation of the seminal film “Wild Style” (directed by Charlie Ahearn) and his groundbreaking shows at the FUN Gallery brought graffiti art, rap music and break-dancing to the big stage. He would go on to co-produce and host “Yo, MTV Raps!”, the first show to regularly feature this culture on TV. Starting with his famous “Campbell’s Soup Can” subway car homage to Andy Warhol, Fred has been at the vanguard– and his new work is no exception.

Lee Quinones is generally recognized as the greatest graffiti artist of all time. His ten whole car train with the Fabulous Five is a feat that has never been matched. Lee was also the creator of the graffiti writers’ creed, “If art is a crime, let God forgive me.” From his first show at the FUN Gallery in 1982 “Rust-O-LEEum”, he has never looked back, expanding his painting in extremely sophisticated ways while often including a touching look at the past.

Futura 2000 had his first one man show at the FUN Gallery in 1981 and with his unique, ethereal style became one of the FUN’s most successful artists. He was instrumental in bringing graffiti art to Europe and beyond with rock group The Clash, painting back drops on tour and designing album art. Futura was also one of the first artists to work with manufacturers of transformer figures and clothing designs. His otherworldly new work is always eagerly awaited.

In 1981, Patti As tor was famous as “The Queen of The Downtown Screen”. Having worked with such directors as Amos Poe, Jim Jarmusch and Eric Mitchell, she was starring in her 12th beyond low budget “No Wave Cinema” film, UNDERGROUND USA, (the punk rock Sunset Boulevard), enjoying a six month run as the midnight movie at the St. Mark’s Cinema. Fab 5 Freddy (Fred Brathwaite) had come downtown to check it out and so the “King of Uptown” met the “Queen of Downtown”.

Unbelievably at that time no one in the downtown Mudd Club scene had ever heard of graffiti art, break-dancing or rap. However, that was soon to change. With partner Bill Stelling, Patti opened FUN Gallery, the first art gallery in NYC’s East Village. From 1981-1985 this gritty tenement storefront was the epicenter of the early 80’s cultural explosion in art, music and dance. With Fab 5 Freddy leading the way, downtown punk rock met uptown hip-hop. English rockers The Clash and the Sex Pistols partied with Futura 2000 and the Rock Steady Crew, Keith Haring and Kenny Scharf traded tags with DONDI and LEE and Jean Michel Basquiat spun platters with Afrika Bambaata, everyone rocking to the box at the FUN, while renowned collectors, art historians and museum directors joined in the party.

Though the FUN Gallery’s duration was brief, the barriers had come down and the art world would never be the same.

Join these longtime friends and veterans of the most important cultural explosion of the last thirty years at our fall exhibition 3 Kings .