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H206 brought back some NBA hoops back to Seattle

 

Seattle had some NBA hoops despite the lockout. Thanks to H206.

This past weekend if you happened to be under a rock, Seattle Hoop stars took on the league.  This being the closest thing Seattle has seen or heard of NBA level basketball since Oklahoma stole got their own NBA team.

This game featured Will Conroy, Spencer Hawes, Martell Webster, Aaron Brooks, Jamal Crawford, Terrence Williams, Isiah Thomas, and Brandon Roy(but he didn’t play). Around 4,000 people up to support the charity game. The home team won it 140-122, with Terrance Williams taking MVP.

J’s or Wings you decide

I was just talking to my brother about this there are two types of music for hip hop heads. The KRS-ONE rap fan and the Lil Wayne rap fan.  But this new video from Macklemore is something any fan of rap or hip hop can appreciate.

The picture above is from the XXL so you know Macklemore is doing something right.  But his wings video is something you can relate to if every had that first pair of kicks that just made you feel like you walking on air. LOL

SK might be late, but right on time

SK has put some work in for his “Late Arrival” mixtape the warm up to his EP later this year.  Seattle has another reason to be bobbing their head with the arrival of SK.  He keep all in the fam with features from Sporting Life artist: Spac3man, Fatal Lucciauno, and D. Black.  Production on this mixtape is on point, no industry beat jacking. The “Late Arrival” Mixtape is only available to listen and download on his bandcamp site.  Be on the look for his EP project “When the Dust Settles” due out later this year.

NWstateofmind.com: #JetLagged Interview Pt.2

The man behind the camera

What was it like behind the scenes of the tour?

Two words.. Fast paced. Being one of the persons who handled the media there I never really had time to sit back and chill I was always on my feet trying to get the best possible footage.

What was up with you and Logics plugging John Stamous in the “Vintage Flow” Promo? That was some funny ish tho.

Man that all came outta nowhere lol. Logics thought he saw Jeff Dunham when we were outside the cheesesteak spot in Philly and It sorta just took off from there with John Stamos, Saget, & even Whoopi Goldberg got a shoutout. Good to know we werent the only ones laughing at that tho haha

How did you connect with Logics for the tour?

Me and Ls started working together last year when he came to me about doing some graphic work and photography for him. We been good friends ever since

Going on tour something you would do again or change up how it went?

I would definitely go on tour again, Ive been taking road trips ever since I was a kid so im pretty used to going from place to place.

What city do think was the best crowd other than Seattle?

I would have to say Salt Lake City, UT or Greensboro, NC. I was really surprised by both the turnout and the fan support at both places.

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Air Griffey’s for the summer

Just in time for the hot ass days of summer.  The white and blue is gonna be on point for the summer. But the Air Griffey Max II, is another Seattle throw back like when we had a basketball team.

Yukmouth interview by @RuffKuttz

It was almost midnight on June 16, 2011 when I waited in the Nectar Lounge VIP to meet one of the West Coast’s most notable rappers in the rap game, Yukmouth. Draped out in Gucci threads, iced-out from top to bottom, he rolled in the club with his Dragon Team entourage including rising rapper Philthy Rich for the ‘Rise N Grind’ tour.

Later, I asked him some questions about his career, his label Smoke-A-Lot Records and the projects he has lined up for the future.

Here’s what the West Coast Don had to say…

How long have you been in the game?

A: I’ve been in the rap game since 1993..so almost 18yrs.

What’s the secret to your success?

A: My secret is keepin it real 2 myself/the streets & the fans who support my music..i think THE LUNIZ was ahead of the rappers back then so ni99az just now catching up on to punch lines & catchy hooks…i been doing that since the early 90′s so what these rappers are doing now is nothing new 2  me!

What would you do if you weren’t in the rap game?

A: If i wasn’t in the rap game i probably be a DRUG DEALER…LOL..naw j/k but i can draw like a muthafucka so i would probably be a CARTOONIST for a comic book company or an animation company.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

A: I wouldn’t change nothing…i LOVE MYSELF!!…a lot of people say they would change the neighborhood they grew up in but not me…how i grew up & my surrounding is what made me YUKMOUTH..if i was raised in the burbs the fans wouldn’t get this THUGGED OUT ni99a rappen named YUKMOUTH period.

What us your motto?

A: My motto is….if u gone do it,DO IT RIGHT!!

What kind of projects would you like to put together in the near future?

A: Well me & LIL POTNA aka DARYL REED got a sound track comin out for the book & DOCU-film called (WEIGHT)..after that we got THE REGIME-(DRAGON GANG) album droppin..then next up is KUZZO FLY-(OLD GUNS & NEW MONEY) album..then its on 2 me & MESSY MARV colab album called (41510)..so its a heavy line up for SMOKE A LOT RECORDS 2011.

Do you think you will do a collabo album with Dru Down?

A: Me & DRU DOWN came in this rap game 2gether so dats my BIG BRAH 4 life!! our colab album will be the group album called (THE REGIME) which is YUKMOUTH/DRU DOWN/TECH N9NE/LEE MAJORS/AMPICHINO/YOUNG BOSSY/FREEZE/RAH MEAN/MONSTA GANJAH/CHOP BLACK/KUZZO FLY/T-LEW & B.G BULLET WOUND.

What’s your favorite rap star?

A: My favorite rap star is me/myself & I….. YUKMOUTH.

What do you do when you’re not hustling?

A: I like 2 chill w/ my kids since i travel so much doing shows & appearances…PING PONG & WII games w/ the lil ones..that’s it nothin out the ordinary.

 Favorite Movie?

A: My favorite movie is HALF BAKED…i smoke hella weed so i like comedy movies.

 You’ve had a long a prosperous career. What are your plans for the next 10  years?

A: I plan on passing the torch to the next hot rappers..puttin on new artist & building my record label BRAND & ARTIST…welcome to SMOKE A LOT RECORDS.

By Jason McHenry | mchenry.jason@gmail.com | Twitter: @RuffKuttz

NWstateofmind.com: #JetLagged Interview Pt.1

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How long have you been about this blogging thing?

I started my very first blog back in 2008, called A Quick Intermission.

What made you get into the blogging game?

Two part story:

My dude Micah had his own blog (theindustryshakedown) which was more humor and “wtf” based topics and at the time I wasn’t all that hip to blogs yet so I was kinda impressed that one person could manage their own site.

Also at the time streetwear and sneaker collecting were on the rise and not too many people I knew were really into all that so I kinda took it upon myself to create a place where people could go to check up on some of their favorite artists’ music, sneaker release dates, upcoming drops from brands, and etc.

How was the experience of getting on #JetLife tour?

The tour was dope, I can’t really sit here and say it was anything less then. Definitely an experience to remember.

What stops did you make on the #JetLife tour?

Well other then Seattle and Portland we hit Salt Lake City, Boise, Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, NYC, Philly, Greensboro, and Jacksonville. We got caught up in some other business or else we woulda hit the rest of em.

Any highlights from the #JetLife tour?

Um i would have to say getting to know all the artists on a more personal level was dope, everybody was super humble and I can respect that. It was also my first time on the east coast so it was pretty cool seeing all the sights.

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The Northwest iphone app

If you live in Seattle, I know you got an app in that smart phone.  But now you can get the that Northwest Hip Hop direct to your mobile.  The I-5 North App was just released this week and please believe I am downloading this. Make sure you get this new app for your iphone, ipad, and ipod. But you already know that.

Description:

I-5 North is what you get when you mix a digital magazine, a radio station, and a video channel with a mobile device. We deliver the hottest urban content of independent artist along Interstate 5 (the west coast) for the world to see. No watered down videos or “buffoonery” – We screen all artist/label submitted content, professionally shoot our own original footage in HD, and provide the viewer with quality visuals. This App is updated regularly with fresh content ranging from music videos, live freestyles/battles, radio shows, interviews, live performances, and more!

Logics feat. Mista FAB-Get it[Video]

If you expected to see Logics with Mistah FAB together, please raise your hand!  But if you were paying attention to SXSW you would have caught Mistah FAB spitting flow with Logics and Spac3man on camera.

Logics last mixtpae “Vinatge Flow” ain’t even a month old, but no days off!  If you haven’t taken a chance to listen to L’s latest release, please take your hand down and click HERE.  But sticking with Logics promo, he just completed the  Jet Life tour headlined by Curren$y : #JetLife x Logics x Seattle.

@Spac3man- Still Fly (Dena Mufuka)[Video]

 

Still fly from Spac3man’s Featuristic Listen/Download here

#JordanRelease-Cardinal 7

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Get ya ticket punched

First it was the “Eighty4Fly Project” and then “1st Class in Fly World” and now it’s time to catch Flight Eighty4…..at some point.  It’s has been a minute since Eighty4Fly has put out some new heat for the streets.

The summer got started with Spaceman getting super “Featuristic” X3 with Logics spitting that “Vintage Flow” and now you can get your ticket punched for Flight Eighty4.  But I mean there ain’t no new music feeding the streets other than the feature on Logics latest project if up on game.  But for the Fly Guy it usually means a new video.  Well while we wait, check out eighty4fly.net that just launched this week and will obviously be the place to download it once this flight gets clearance.

Logics: Vintage Flow[Listen and Review]

Logics has been staying on that independent grind, but took a break to drop “Vintage Flow” mixtape. Yes, it some more good for Seattle. But Logics defiantly found his lane with the match in production. One thing that always stands out any time I listen to this cat is delivery on any track point in case “Can’t See ‘em”. The way each bar just splits the beat, just right. Than and more from his new project.

Logics didn’t steer away from his familiar format that starts you on some real sh*t with “The Road” and moves to the fresher side of life with “Sneaker Head”. It’s about a movement, not just a rap. This new project defiantly features some more work for the vault with his  flow that is somewhere between raw punch lines and lyricist flow. The features on the album includes: Eighty 4 Fly, Gazmo, Bruce Learoy, Element, and Jay Kin.

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Jordan Release-Air Jordan 2011

Also more color of the FLY WADES dropping to