"I wear a G on my chest, I don't need Dapper Dan" - Jay-Z
This week on Jay-Z's YouTube Channel, street wear pioneer, Dapper Dan is highlighted in his first interview in over 20 years. The Harlem-world native, talks about how he became an independent clothes designer after major brands refused to sell to him because he was black. He became the go-to guy for custom designer clothing in New York. In turn, he made pieces for the likes of almost every local black gangster, rapper, and athlete. Dapper may have the biggest influence on modern street wear clothing lines and boutiques, and he goes into his detail about how he made his name below. Check the slide show for some of Dapper Dan's famous creations.
Over the years, the Super Bowl Halftime Show has been one of the main reasons why some people watch the Super Bowl each year. Greats like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Prince have headlined this show. So whom could you possibly pick to continue the greatness? Well none other then Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter! Yes Beyoncé! She is set to now headline the 2013 halftime show.
The Associated Press has reported Beyoncé will headline the Super Bowl XLVLL Halftime Show on February 3rd 2012 in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Expect to see appearances from hubby Jay-Z and her former Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.
I currently cannot deal with life right now! Beyoncé is most certainly going to put on the GREATEST halftime show ever and I’m stating that now!
Pharrell Williams, aka Skateboard P, rapper, singer, composer, fashion designer, producer and now author will be releasing his new book The Places and Spaces I've been. He puts into a book his casual conversations with the industry's leading players including Anna Wintour, Kanye West, and Jay-Z. Learn what makes a great cd to the daily routines of today's geniuses. Also learn what stopped hip hop dead in it tracks according to Jay Z.
“First we got to go back to before grunge and why grunge happened. Hair bands’ dominated the airwaves and rock became more about looks than about actual substance and what it stood for—the rebellious spirit of youth….That’s why “Teen Spirit” rang so loud because it was right on point with how everyone felt, you know what I’m saying?
It was weird because hip-hop was becoming this force, then grunge music stopped it for one second, ya know? Those ‘hair bands’ were too easy for us to take out; when Kurt Cobain came with that statement it was like, “We got to wait awhile.” I have always been a person who was curious about the music and when those forces come on the scene, they are inescapable. Can’t take your eyes off them, can’t stop listening to them. [Cobain] was one of those figures. I knew we had to wait for a second before we became that dominant force in music.” - Jay-Z
Above is the audio and video to expect on Jay-Z's upcoming Live In Brooklyn EP that drops on iTunes tomorrow. Hov fans, this one looks like a must for your collection.
I have a feeling there are a lot of people wanting to hear the end result of this studio session. Via Pharrell's Twitter a couple of hours ago. Looks like Jay isn't resting after opening up the Barclays Center, huh?
On October 9th, Jay-Z will release a Live In Brooklyn EP that documents his Barclays Center opening concerts via audio and visuals. Talk about a quick turn-around. Hov fans, get ready for Tuesday.
Speaking of Jay-Z & the Barclays Center... how about this nifty picture?
