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Wednesday, April, 30 2008 |
My homie Michael Gaughan AKA Ice Rod made this painting of Robert Deniro in Taxi Driver out of slices of peanut butter and jelly-covered toast.
Here are the thumbnail sketches...
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Wednesday, April, 30 2008 |
I'm bringing this guy with me to New York tomorrow...
add a bunch of British dudes (Future Boogie) to Pocket Checkers and it's going to be TROUBLE!!!
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Wednesday, April, 30 2008 |
Yea, so flexin' that Uptown and South (South) Bronx rep, I made my way over to a gentrified Harlem on a tame Sunday evening, to check out some low-key screenings of THIS and 80 Blocks From Tiffany's. After the screenings they had a chill lil' Q&A session with some OG founding members of the Ghetto Brothers. And I know I ain't on that "TTL Record Check" tip (although this stuff qualifies for honorary membership, holla at me PH.)
No Capitalism here. Poach away my frengs! -Rainey
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Tuesday, April, 29 2008 |
best sports commercial ever?
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Tuesday, April, 29 2008 |
tuesday afternoon office flicks
and for old time's sake....
WHAT IS TONY WEARING?
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Monday, April, 28 2008 |
SPRING IS HERE, it might be raining today but the weather has turned for good..... I had 2 setups at the crib and today I got home from North Carolina and put these bones swiss and indys i had collecting dust to work..... If you live in the city bust down toAUTUMN and get your cruiser popping... get a Zip Zinger some indys and 60 mm Bones Softs.... Tell em the Roc sent you and I bet you get somthing for free, even if its just a cold red bull..... Also I got a copy of THIS on dvd..... If you ever really skated and dont cry like a little baby by the end of this your a robot and probably bleed skim milk like them dudes in Alien.... And yes, the record is "Elements Of Life" and I aint talking Tiesto......
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Monday, April, 28 2008 |
For all of you asking for the next LA In-Stores . . . Here they are: Tuesday 4.29.08, we have Joe Beats + Maker from 7-9 PM. Free Entry. Free Beer.
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Monday, April, 28 2008 |
cool article on the king of visceral design
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Saturday, April, 26 2008 |
Seems like the whole crew is on there way to stardom and no one deserves it more than my man Egg Foo Young. Feels like just yesterday he was sitting next to me in the warehouse doing a short term stint in the Lab's customer service department. Pete would constantly yell things at us from the executive office like "are you guys doing ANY work?" or "it can't be THAT funny!" (For the record we were doing all the work and it was THAT funny).
Flash forward to today and I'm getting emails announcing that MICHNA (some A&R convinced him the Chinese food thing wasn't working) has signed to Ghostly International and has the first track on their new Ghostly Swim project (even beating out Dabrye). Like all of Michna's shit I love this track Triple Chrome Dipped. You can hear the whole album here and even download it for free for a limited time. Even better perhaps is the video they made for Michna's track. Great Job!
Were proud of you Double Pack... Stay tuned for updates on the Ghostly Swim tour, including a stop at the Lab in LA on Saturday May 17th.
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Thursday, April, 24 2008 |
BREAKING NEWS:
Its over.
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Wednesday, April, 23 2008 |
THE ROC IS BACK! Yo whats up with all the product making this blog lame? Isn't that what TTLAB.COM is for? Capitalism? Now introducing Me, Lloyd-Ski and sTERRYo's new Small Room Trance crew... HARDY BOYZ
Look out for our new jam "The Hardy Boyz Are Here" coming to a Myspace page near you...
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Wednesday, April, 23 2008 |
If You Like These:
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Wednesday, April, 23 2008 |
Sun is shining and we need more Frogman reggae joints! Patrick Adams Professor Genius My current ladyfriend really likes groovin' to this...
and for the ladies in the house, have a go at these new picks from Claw Money If you need me, I'll be getting my tan on...
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Wednesday, April, 23 2008 |
THIS IS WHAT IM DOING WHILE YOUR CHECKING New York You Know I Love You....
This is whats going on in my world. Skating, House and Disco.... Check me at the TF Check me at A-1, chek me at the lab, just dont check for me where people are playing mp3s of "across the dancefloor" or whatever caucasoid atrocity is the flavor of the month.....
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Wednesday, April, 23 2008 |
(Boy Genius laying low... I know you guys miss me)
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Tuesday, April, 22 2008 |
some nostalgic stuff seen at comicon...
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Tuesday, April, 22 2008 |
a little while ago i was thinking of trying to book Khia for the next Re:Up party, which led me to her myspace. It says "for bookings call Thug Misses Entertainment.." so I called it. She answered the phone, we talked, and was really a nice person. Anyways I'm waiting for her to email me but in the meantime,
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Tuesday, April, 22 2008 |
So apparently the guy in the skate video linked below, Zered Bassett, is wearing Roctashades. Roctakon demanded that I point this out, in blog form, to the world, since he himself was banned from posting here.
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Tuesday, April, 22 2008 |
Yea, I guess you can also say that skateboarding's pretty nerdy nowadays too. Sorry that I couldn't embed, but the vid's in Hi Def. Told you that 12th n' A spot blew up! And lastly, a shout out to the Lab's Shipset (Past/Present/Future), the reason behind all the goodies making it to your happy little doorsteps. Can't hate on that.
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Monday, April, 21 2008 |
first of all, i am not a comic dude. i had a short career as a collector in elementary school. my neighborhood gang used to go to the drugstore (People's), gaffle comics and Now & Laters, never read them, lookup price guides in the back of mags, trade them, and generally forget about em... my comic career ended when an older dude from the neighborhood pulled off a super-lopsided trade with me (he took my Punisher mini-series for a beat up copy of Ironman #100). anyway, i am always down to go checkout subcultures, the nerdier... the better. and what's nerdier than Comicon?
part 2 coming...
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Monday, April, 21 2008 |
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Saturday, April, 19 2008 |
WORD to Eggfoo, my $'s on Joe taking Popkins the distance too.
Also tonight, I got this man, Georges St. Pierre, TKO'ing Matt Serra in the 2nd round... although if Serra KO's dude again, there's gonna be riots in Montreal... Check out UFC prez and general cockmunch Dana White sporting the No Mas x Leon Spinks tee at the weigh-ins yesterday:
*** UPDATE *** - Calzaghe takes a split decision over Hopkins
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Saturday, April, 19 2008 |
Joe Calzaghe It's gonna be real close, but I can't really see Calzaghe losing
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Friday, April, 18 2008 |
Lab Radio Update!
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Friday, April, 18 2008 |
Left my jacket at home for the first time this year, sure feeeels good! Egg Foo Young Also, another Lab head turning celeb. GLK gets insane with partner Kutmah and Free The Robots... Gaslamp Killer Free Gold Watch springs into action with some more rad designs and also introduces their casual womens line. sweet. Alnd here's the kicker! Fresh Jive brings back the memories with this. JNCO where you aaaaaat??? Grab a bun, the burgers are ready...
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Friday, April, 18 2008 |
office listening for friday, april 18 Bill Withers: Still Bill [LP, Sussex, 1972]
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Friday, April, 18 2008 |
![]() I MISS AMERICA... BUT SPECIAL K IS AWESOME!
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Thursday, April, 17 2008 |
just created a facebook group for the Lab...
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Thursday, April, 17 2008 |
preview of the money studies summer line: if you have a spot, hit me up for the linesheet.
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Thursday, April, 17 2008 |
- must be available to work weekends
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Tuesday, April, 15 2008 |
While Cali soaks in the 90-degree norm, NYC is just blooming out of its Winter shatterfest: Union Square, in all its why-do-we-sit-on-these-steps, afternoon glory. The 12th and Avenue A skate spot in all its glory. A certain Lab Celeb, reclaiming the glory at Thompkins. And last but not least, some 12th and A second-hand music. *Word on the street is that another certain Lab Celeb's got his new mix "TAPE" floating around. (HINT: His DJ name definitely isn't a Chinese restaurant dish) -Rainey
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Tuesday, April, 15 2008 |
Thanks Pete. It's truly an honor to come in 3rd Place for the "Lab's All Time Most Viewed Blog Post Category." Really, just to be mentioned in the same sentence as Shady Dude and Minimal Man is a testament to the hard work that I've put in. I graciously accept this award, and want to acknowledge that none of this would be possible without the help of Lindsay's beav, the pervs that read this blog and of course, Blu "Lohan" Jemz. Thank you all!
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Tuesday, April, 15 2008 |
going through some analytics here are all-time, top 5 viewed blog posts. 1) 3) and surprisingly at #7 tang, guidos, and gay dudes...
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Tuesday, April, 15 2008 |
shouldn't this be the slow season? It's quite the contrary my friend. New Orleans Funk, Vol.2: The Second Line Strut 3LP James Pants Li'll Bo Tweak Carl Craig Fiberops got that clean look with a subtle edge(check the buttons on this b) also, new designs and classic tributes from No Mas aaaand Impressive hip hop poster #1! you're welcome,
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Monday, April, 14 2008 |
This guy should have come to pocket checkers... No Photos Sharona! also NYC shhhhhhhh! Tuesday night Prince Paul, DJ Scratch, Monk One, $mall Change, Myles from The Rootdown & myself will be DJing the SCION RADIO PARTY at Plan B on E. 10th St. Not only will the music be AMAZING, but I'll also have open bar wrist bands for the homies. NO PHOTOS SHARONA!
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Monday, April, 14 2008 |
random 2008 bonus: (they'rre baaack)
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Monday, April, 14 2008 |
Goggins basically screamed at me to do a WMC comic, so here it is, a reflection in 3 parts...
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Sunday, April, 13 2008 |
@ The Annex:
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Sunday, April, 13 2008 |
The postings of Minimal Man + "TTL Annex" have singlehandedly ruined this entire blog. Bossman PH, order them to go ride the bench...
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Saturday, April, 12 2008 |
found this on the Arab Parrot:
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Saturday, April, 12 2008 |
Karl Lagerfeld x Grand Theft Auto IV
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Friday, April, 11 2008 |
Say what you will about the new Portishead album, but the vinyl edition is looking craze.
(Yes, that's a P-shaped USB drive with the whole album on it. Nice etching on the 4th side too...)
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Friday, April, 11 2008 |
i highly recommend you don't fuck with this guy.
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Friday, April, 11 2008 |
New Annex Spring things, right off of the shady truck driver's cargo! Gravis Hobo Messenger Bag The Hundreds and In4mation Shorts Camo for the sassy. . . Pinstripe for the classy! And who's got time to check out the ladies this Spring when they're checking out this baby right here? Hehe, just kidding on that last plug. There's always time for the ladies. . !
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Thursday, April, 10 2008 |
stuff that's good..
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Thursday, April, 10 2008 |
my homie Paul put me onto this chicken spot yesterday...
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Thursday, April, 10 2008 |
Damn the weathers gettin' warm... you know what that means - time to get fitted! WESC got your back when it comes to the clean styles and when i'm rollin' to play a set on the beach, I bring my reggae 45's in this - and for my playas livin in land locked areas,
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Wednesday, April, 09 2008 |
Sorry Fixed the link.... Durrrrrrrr.... NEW LAB LA RADIO This month my guests included...
If you know me you know this interview was a dream come true. Lip used to DJ before he was even in the Pharcyde. His DJ set was straight "wildstyle" and straight entertainment. The interview was what you would expect, hilarious! I sound kind of like a gay hip hop guy, but Lip had nothing but interesting shit to say, like the story of when the Pharcyde got beat up by Double XX posse back in the day at the Wetlands and so much more.
DAM FUNK Dam funk is currently every cool person in LA's favorite DJ, hands down! Beyond his dope production (he's currently signed to Stones Throw and used to play keys for CMW), he's mainly know for his Monday night residency called Funkmosphere. The ill thing is that unlike most deep diggers Dam doesn't keep his records secret, in fact he announces the song, artist and label in the intro to every song. He brings this "magical" vibe to everything he does and IS the future of the FUNK!... If you haven't checked out Pink Skull please do. They're a really dope duo out of Philly and were having their record release this Thursday at Pocket Checkers (no Sharona)...
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Wednesday, April, 09 2008 |
This past weekend, Japan's APPLEBUM crew paid us a cool visit. Mr. T says "I pity the fool that ain't BIG in Japan!" -Rainey
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Tuesday, April, 08 2008 |
dude,
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Tuesday, April, 08 2008 |
mr. producto, schmister producto... actually, producto's a nice guy. i retract.
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Tuesday, April, 08 2008 |
"Bloody Murder Flyer" by Thunder Horse
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Tuesday, April, 08 2008 |
Why is it, that everytime I step into da club, somebody's tryin' to take my picture for their blog? Maaaaan.......Funk Dat! It must be all the crispy new gear - check!
In4mation gets cleaner than ever!
Peace in da hood G.
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Monday, April, 07 2008 |
last weeks party in effect: aka my 12th wmc
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Saturday, April, 05 2008 |
Damn playa, its like that!?! Man, I remember when I first worked my way into the Lab (intern status of course). One of the first cats that I had to report to was Blu Jemz, back when he was reppin pro squad, and I just remember laughing at the time that dude sized up my "native-NYC-playa" status just based on my hair cut. Jemz is doing the thing. Can't hate on that at all. -Rainey P.S. Mr. Lagerfeld, take notes!
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Friday, April, 04 2008 |
"ALL MY HATERS..." We kinda killed it this year. I finally became a professional WMC DJ, check the photo (CDJ's Mate!)...
Didn't leave Miami untill this morning (I think I'm the first member of ONE MORE WEEK CREW) and I miss you already. Now i'm in New Orleans (sippin Sluricanes). When does it stop? It doesn't. GLK, LOTUS, LONDON LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Friday, April, 04 2008 |
tiest-ayers, schmiest-ayers... (love ya, ayers! and that shirt is choice!)
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Thursday, April, 03 2008 |
Ayres Wins.
(love from) STACCATO
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Thursday, April, 03 2008 |
New Lab Radio! - What's New?!?
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Thursday, April, 03 2008 |
Your day will continue to suck until you go play the WHAT WHAT IN THE BUTT video game that Bitch Ass Darius designed and developed for Samwell himself. Yes really.
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Thursday, April, 03 2008 |
1.) ANYTHING Booka Shade does makes me melt. 2.) This is a great record. Go listen to it and eat some Cotton Candy. 3.) Ok, well as of right now, we only have the digi-release... But DIGIs need love too! clearly Dan Oh's remix is my fav.....
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Wednesday, April, 02 2008 |
WITH THIS... SO IF YOUR IN LOS ANGELES AND YOU GIVE 2 SHITS I WILL SEE YA THERE!
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Wednesday, April, 02 2008 |
what no more WMC wrapups? we got all our stuff up now at the fool's gold blogorama http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com/blog/2008/03/31/fools-gold-wmc-recap http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com/blog/2008/04/01/wmc-according-to-trizzy palm trees, lobsters, laidback luke, diddy's house, chromeo, snakes, erykah badu, mustaches, birthday cake, groupies, blog house, blog house groupies, canadians, promo stickers, frenchies, pool party, jams and more jams...
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Wednesday, April, 02 2008 |
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Tuesday, April, 01 2008 |
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Tuesday, April, 01 2008 |
Missed you all while I was shooting off my TTL Water Uzi down in Miami. Ray Mang
And for all you die hard hip hop fans, here's two items that will make you smile: 2. Replacement RCA Cables with Circuit Board Next stop - warm weather, beer, bbq's, and wishful thinking
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Tuesday, April, 01 2008 |
painting elephant, shmainting elephant...
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