Lupe Fiasco released The Cool tour dates!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lupe Fiasco announced new tour dates in support of the new album, starting with New Years in Vegas:

12.31.07
Rio 3121 - Las Vegas, NV

01.13.08
The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA

01.14.08
House of Blues - Anaheim, CA

01.15.08
Belly Up Tavern - Solana Beach, CA

01.17.08
House of Blues - Los Angeles, CA

01.18.08
House Of Blues - Las Vegas, NV

01.19.08
Sunshine Theatre - Albuquerque, NM

01.20.08
Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO

01.22.08
Emo's - Austin, TX

01.23.08
House of Blues - Dallas, TX

01.25.08
The Roxy - Atlanta, GA

01.27.08
Sonar - Baltimore, MD

01.28.08
The Norva - Norfolk, VA

01.30.08
9:30 Club - Washington, DC

01.31.08
The Fillmore at the TLA - Philadelphia, PA

02.01.08
Stuart Seigel Center - Richmond, VA

02.02.08
Nokia Theatre - New York, NY

03.01.08
Yale University - New Haven, CT

03.25.08
Great Hall - Fredericksburg, VA

Jay-Z To Step Down As Def Jam President


December 24, 2007, 5:10 PM ET
Ayala Ben-Yehuda, L.A.

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter will step down as Def Jam Records president when his contract expires this year, he and Universal Music Group announced today (Dec. 24). The rapper will continue to record for Roc-A-Fella, the label he co-founded in 1996, which is part of the Universal-distributed Island Def Jam Music Group.

In a statement announcing his departure, Jay-Z acknowledged the artists and executives he had worked with during his three years as label president, including IDJ chairman/CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid.

He added, "It's time for me to take on new challenges. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy, helping to move the company into a new era of artistic success."

Reid stated, "Jay made it clear to us that he feels the time has come to take on different challenges in his life. While we regret his decision to move on, we certainly respect it ... While he will continue to be one of our signature artists, he will nonetheless be missed in this executive capacity."

In an interview earlier this month with Billboard, Jay-Z said any decision about his future with Def Jam would not be "about money." It's really about trying to invest in the future, trying to invest in maybe coming up with a new model. Because going in hard making records with artists and throwing those records into a system that's flawed is not exciting for me."

"It's not the music; people ingest music the same way. It's just that the model of selling CDs has changed," he continued. "So doing things the typical way is not in the best interests of anyone and not exciting for me. My whole thing is, how do we invest in the future? If everyone is committed to doing that, then I'm sure there's a deal to be made."

Real Talk With Lupe Fiasco

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Lupe Fiasco has just released his highly anticipated sophomore LP, “The Cool.” He sat down with RealTalkNY to discuss the concepts and characters in the new album. He gave us insight the process of creating ideas for songs and lyrics. He talked about inspirations for such songs as, “Dumb It Down,” & “Superstar,” and spoke on how they relate to his life. Lupe goes on to mention his planned retirement after his next album, his work on CRS(w/ Kanye & Pharrell) and comparisons to Nas. Take a look into the mind of the man who has arguably dropped the best rap album of 2007.

Hosted by: Joy Daily
Camera Work by: AJ & Nigel Degraff
Produced by: Nigel Degraff

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Part 1: The Cool’s Concepts, Characters & Inspirations
Part 2: Creative Process, Retirement, CRS & Nas Comparisons

John Lennon The Great

John Ono Lennon, MBE (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English rock musician who gained worldwide fame as one of the founders of The Beatles. In his solo career, Lennon wrote and recorded songs such as "Give Peace a Chance" and "Imagine". he is referenced pleny of times in some lupe fiasco verses "Fresh john Lennon chucks" well here they are

Ever Wanted a Pair of shoes aint no body else got?

Well here you go, this is just some work one of my favorite shoe customerizers has done. Ever Wanted to know where Kanye got the Graduation High Top Dunks? this is the man responsible: Emmanuel Labor. If You would like to contact EL he would be happy to accomodate your request for a shoe of your own. go to www.Emmanuelabor.com to see his whole collection of work.

Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes!!!

They were released last Saturday, December 15. Call Dom for exact on sale info 323-658-7182. if out side of that area code add 1 before the 323



Okay now I know, we talked about fashion, but shoes is the only thing that matters at the current moment, with so many amazing companys trying to top the other. So here you go. The brand new Supra's BP x Supra Skytop, These are also part of the none skate line. unless your a skater with money to burn, these shoes are style/swag use only.

Lupe Interview

ok ok, we know you gonna say this is old, but if you got the Mixtape, you only heard a little bit of the interview. So i went and found the whole thing, just for you, I'm starting back and coming to the present stay tuned!

Vans Metallic "Big Tongue" collection

The all New Vans Metallic "Big Tounge" collection, i guess Supra has had so much attention from thier metallic series, Vans had to catch up. I GOT MY VANS ON, BUT THEY LOOK LIKE SNEAKERS" High Top Remix.

all black supras on sale for 175$ look on supra website find a store near you

The “Non Skate” line of Supra shoe which has been revolutionized this famous Skytop is all black upper utilizing premium leather, patent leather, and textured black suede.

Go Cop{L.N.W.}

what Are you doin for christmas if u celebrate it or what u doin this holiday season period?

Send your comments we are really interested! hahaha

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