Billy G.O.A.T

So yeah, I had to post this because a colleague of mine and I, are going back and forth on this issue, LL Cool J vs. Jay-Z. We don't know if it's actually going to go down, but to me personally I'm like just drop the track if it's going to be all that. I'm tired of the set-ups, the online videos, etc. hyping up a track and/or battle and then when you hear it, you're disappointed. To me what Jay said on Forbes Billion Dollar remix of I Get Money, was a clever line and something that needed to be said. I believe he looks at himself as being the Greatest of All Time, and that he's working on his way to becoming a certified billionaire, hence Billy Goat.

“I’m already the Goat, next stop, the billy…” - Jay-Z, I Get Money (Forbes Billion Dollar rmx)

Angie Phones Jay-Z to Discuss LL Cool J

Now, LL Cool Js vice may be that it's a slight jab at him since everybody and their mothers know that LL refers to himself as the Greatest of All Time. His vice may be that Jay is the head of a label that he helped build. His vice may be that he didn't get the label support that any artist would expect when releasing his last album. His vice may be some long history he's had with Jay, that's behind the scene that we'll never know the whole truths about. Or it may be all of the above. Whatever it is, if you're going to diss/battle him, just drop the track. I love you my man, but if this track is wack, I'm going to be extremely tight. And I think hip-hop should be to, especially New York hip-hop. Two legends going at each other because their proud, and then not putting up a legendary battle, will be a step backwards to me personally.

Same thing goes for you Jay. My man I love you. Personally I think you have the right to call yourself the G.O.A.T., because I think that you are. But if you decide to go at my man LL Cool J, please refrain from the subliminals, go straight at him. Please refrain from it being wack for the same reasons, I entailed above. And please refrain from becoming Michael Jordan after the 6th championship, because word is you are already on the road there...smh.

Peace

GFCnewyork

Other Links:

Miss Info Blog - Jay-Z vs. LL Cool J

Jay-Z - Blue Magic

Here's the 1st track off the soon to be released Jay-Z album titled, "American Gangster." It's called Blue Magic and has been produced by Pharrell Williams aka Skateboard P. Also check out below the Blue Magic trailer that has been brought to you by Best of Both Offices & Three/21 Media.

Rugby Online

Rugby Ralph Lauren has just launched their new media presence. Go visit the site to check out the new Fall collection, their style guide, the fashion tips and more.

Who's the King of New York???

Now that the Kanye vs. 50 Cent battle is done with and the winner announced, lets proceed to the Heavyweight fight. Jay-Z has announced that he'll be releasing a new album, slated to be released on Nov. 6th. It is a concept album titled "American Gangster" inspired by the soon to be released film of the same name starring, Denzel Washington who plays Frank Lucas, an early 1970s Harlem Heroin Kingpin.

The challenger in this fight of epic proportions is Dame Dash and his soon to be released documentary, "Mr. Untouchable." Another film about a druglord, but this time it's Harlem's own Nicky Barnes.

Ah, this has controversy, competition, and money in the bank written all over it. Who do you think is going to win?

Shout outs to Miss Info for shedding light on this.

Check out the artwork above for the films. Coincidence??? I think not.

Below are the trailers to the film.

American Gangster



Mr. Untouchable

Stadium Status

This is phenomenal...this is why MTV was suppose to give him the main stage. This is just inspiring...

Kanye West - I Wonder

G-Unit + Dipset = Classic

Here we go. '07 is full of classic moments in hip-hop and here we go with another one. Jim Jones & Juelz Santana rock the stage with 50 Cent and the rest of G-Unit last night at the Hammerstein Ballroom. This is a prime example how 2 camps can put away their differences, and go for the bigger picture. A great moment for New York hip-hop. Let this be the beginning in unity for New York hip-hop.

Click HERE to watch the video of the performance.

Jena Six

GFCnewyork blog is a cultural forum and any and everything involving our culture will always have an outlet to be addressed and expressed here. I'd like to thank artists who address civil and social issues not only in their music but in the real world. In this instance, I commend Mos Def for being vocal about the injustice facing a group of black students in Jena, Louisiana who are being charged with attempted murder for beating up a white student that was taunting them with racial slurs. These kids are facing sentences of 20 to100 years in prison, for basically wanting the free will to sit under a tree. Some people within the culture are getting riled up due to the lack of media attention on the case, as well as the absence of key voices within the culture who are not addressing or informing the public of the matter.

We over here, are going to play our part in informing the public of the matter. I don't think boycotting hip-hop records is a rationale reaction to that matter. That is a misguided application of your frustrations. I believe this is an issue for all people, not only black. If the Vote or Die campaign from the last election can be as impactful as it was, then we all know the voice of hip-hop can and will be heard.

People please take the time to inform yourself on the issue, Jena Six, and sign the PETITION. A large number of the American population should be affected by this issue and want change, so the petition should reflect that. If you want to further contribute your time, finance or both to the matter feel free to email info@freethejena6.org

It's Showtime!!!

Listen to your boy Swizz Beatz discuss his career, the album, and hip-hop with OnSmash. Numbers never make the man. Even though he has an entire catalog of hits to back up him up, he still doing what he does because he can and loves it. If you didn't, do so now...Respect the man.

Swizz OnSmash Interview (Part 1)
Swizz OnSmash Interview (Part 2)
Swizz OnSmash Interview (Part 3)

Here are the links to those 3 classic moments in hip-hop this year that he refers to:

Swizz Beatz vs. Kanye West @ SummerJam '07

HOT 97- Pepsi DJ Battle @ SOB's

ScreamFest (NYC) @ Madison Square Garden '07 (Part 1)
ScreamFest (NYC) @ Madison Square Garden '07 (Part 2)

Hip-Hop in New York is very much Alive!!!

Big Brother

Just another one of those classic hip-hop moments...

Kanye West Big Brother & Encore Jay-Z live

A.L.I.E.N. Mixtape

To commemorate the anniversary of the 1st Leaders of the New School event last year, A.L.I.E.N. has released a mixtape. The mixtape features tracks from Curtainz, Mel0-X, Supreeme Supreeme, Taz of Sa-Ra and our own Mickey Factz. Click HERE to start download.

Friday Foolishness

Friday Foolishness!!!

Scott On The Rocks NYC x Yorkville Clothing Brand x Screw York Records

Friday, September 14, 2007

@ 11:00pm

The Parlour

250 W. 86th St. off Broadway

DJ Yamez (TAKEOVER THEORY)

DJ Treats (COMPLEX MAGAZINE)

Rev. McFly (NINJASONIK / TAKEOVER THEORY)

DANCEHALL x HIP-HOP x R&B x SOUL x CLASSICS

$4 Well Drinks ALL NIGHT!!

$4 Draft Beer ALL NIGHT!!

FREE for Ladies /// $5 for Gents

21+

EVERY FRIDAY!!

rsvp@scottontherocks.com

GFCtv

"ViVa Las Vegas"



"Lets Talk Money"



"Precize Sessions"

Listen Up!!!

Ill Doctrine speaks the truth about the coming releases this Tuesday and their relation with the current and future overall scope of the business of music. Click on the photo to be directed to the video link. I am going to wait until the 2nd week to purchase these albums. I can definitely wait, since I already have them...smh.

These damn "Suits" just don't understand, so we have to make them understand. Ill Doctrine gets GFCnewyork co-sign.

Foreign Sounds

Mixtape season is definitely not over. As leaders of the new school we are definitely putting this culture on our backs, and music is definitely one of the premier assets of culture. So expect another mixtape from Mickey Factz, the introduction of K.i.D Cudi, and more. Up to bat, in their latest offering is our brothers from another mother from another galaxy, A.L.I.E.N. They'll be releasing their mixtape within the coming week, but come out this Thursday, August 30th as they have Mixtape Madness going down at SWAY (I'll be back from Vegas for this one).

Oxy Cottaintail + A.L.I.E.N

present:Mix Tape Madness

DJ Jus Ske (Star Trak/BBC) + DJ Melo-X (A.L.I.E.N)

Hosted by: Alex Corporon, Bugsy + Quan Luv

Thursday, August 30th

Club Sway

305 Spring street

10pm-4am

21+

Rocksmith Fall '07

It's that time of the year that all the brands get their lookbooks and line sheets together, so that the retail buyers can begin their selection at which tags they believe their customers will be popping for this fall/winter season. So Rocksmith Clothing recently reached out to us to handle the art direction for their lookbook of this seasons collection. The eyes of the lens belong to coming-of-age photographer Brian Cleaver, and as you see the shots came out great. Thanks to everyone that participated in the shoot (Fausto of LaVie Clothing, Leo of LV the Stylist, Christian, Pan of Trace Magazine, Dice, Johnny Killface, Jared Ryder, Osa of Complete Technique, Jerry and more). Visit HighSnobiety to check out the rest of the line.

Also be sure to check out the new Kilo Goods collection at HighSnobiety as well.

FYI

The good folks over at Garbege Clothing reached out to us to do an interview. Like Jay once said, "Real recognize real, and you looking familiar." Go over to their FYI blog to check out the interview and other news going on in this culture you live to die for.

des:gnAtt:c Gets Creat:ve

With growth, comes new appeal. Since establishing themselves in 2003, des:gnAtt:c is growing to become one of the few premium creative boutiques. They've recently launched their new web presence, which has a web 3.0 aesthetic to it. Go visit the site to check it out, and remember they can be the Da Vinci to your canvas.

Stylin' On You

Flashback Vol. 1: Back To The Future

C'est LaVie

I feel so good...Oh yeah, this is the life. And if you aren't living it, you sure wish you were. The summer has been good to us thus far, a lot will be coming soon to you, our fellow GFCnewyork patrons. 1st up is our good friends and colleagues at LaVie Clothing. If you haven't heard the buzz about them by now, then you've already fallen back in the race...Catch Up Dunny. Their 1st tee installment "You Love My Style" created a frenzy to the point where it started getting bootlegged. If that isn't telling you, that you're doing something right as a designer of a clothing line, I don't know what it is. Now they're readying to release their 2nd installment "Too Fly for Earth" online at 11:59pm tonight. Everybody better get in where they fit in, in a hurry because they're bound to move real quick. Especially the Aqua, GFCnewyork colorway.

Have fun ;)