Björk: Biophilia – The Ultimate Edition Boxset

Posted on August 3, 2011 by CD Spitz

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Moneyed fans of Björk rejoice – the Ultimate Edition Boxset has arrived. Among the most beautiful and well-designed boxsets ever created, this strictly limited-edition, lacquered and silkscreened oak hinged lid case comes with the full Biophilia Manual as well as 10 chrome-plated tuning forks, silkscreened on one face in 10 different colors, stamped at the back, and presented in a flocked tray. Furthermore, each fork is adjusted to the tone of each of the tracks from Biophiia and covers a complete octave in a non-conventional scale. This ridiculously creative set’s Biophilia Manual isn’t too shabby either. Weighing in at 242 x 186 mm and 48 pages, this hardbound, clothed-covered and thread-sewn book is tipped on a lenticular panel to the front cover. Finished off with 2 audio CDs including the Biophila album and additional exclusive recordings as well as a selection of essays, the boxset is comprehensive to say the least. Designed by M/M (Paris), the full collection is going to run custom-orderers £500.00 GBP (approximately $812 USD) and is available exclusively through Björk’s online store. Orders must be collected by August 12.

Björk – Crystalline (Directed by Michel Gondry)

Posted on July 29, 2011 by CD Spitz

After providing plenty of information on her upcoming multimedia offering Biophilia, Björk unleashes the official video for the album’s lead single “Crystalline.” Close friend and frequent collaborator Michel Gondry directed the hallucinogenic visual which displays a collage of crystals and laser beams growing from the surface of a strange planet while the Icelandic singer is at the center of all things. Björk’s new album Biophilia arrives September 27 on Nonesuch/One Little Indian. Watch it below!

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The Throne: Kanye West & Jay- Z Announce Tour Dates

Posted on July 28, 2011 by CD Spitz

More news and confirmation surrounding Kanye West and Jay-Z’s highly anticipated collaborative project emerges. According to an official press release, the release date for the album has changed. Now, the LP will arrive on iTunes August 8 and will hit stores August 8th/12th. In order to grace this release properly, the duo – now known as The Throne – have announced tour dates for this fall. Tickets go on sale August 8, the same day the album is released exclusively on iTunes, whereas pre-sale will be available on Thursday here. In addition, Live Nation has an additional incentive for the live show: those who purchase tickets will also get a digital copy of the album, which retails for $11.99. See the dates below:

WATCH THE THRONE TOUR (Powered By VoyR)

9/22/11 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
9/24/11 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
9/25/11 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
9/27/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
9/28/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
9/29/11 Washington DC Verizon Center
10/4/11 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
10/6/11 Chicago, IL United Center
10/7/11 Chicago, IL United Center
10/8/11 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
10/10/11 Denver, CO Pepsi Center

10/13/11 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
10/14/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
10/16/11 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
10/17/11 Sacramento, CA Power Balance Pavilion
10/19/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
10/20/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
10/21/11 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
10/25/11 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
10/26/11 Houston, TX Toyota Center
10/29/11 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
10/30/11 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
11/1/11 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
11/3/11 Boston, MA TD Garden

adidas Originals by Originals James Bond for David Beckham Supersaddle 80s

Posted on July 28, 2011 by CD Spitz

Following up yesterday’s Forest Hills Mid DB unveiling, adidas Originals provide a look into another drop from James Bond for David Beckham collection. The Supersaddle 80s offers a sleek, low top alternative to the Forest Hills, featuring a mix of suede and leather on the uppers with a comfy mesh tongue, crisp white midsoles and perforated 3-stripe branding. Look for these come August 2011 through adidas Originals stores. Retail is set at $140 USD.

M.I.A. – 27 (Amy Winehouse Dedication)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by CD Spitz

Following Amy Winehouse’s tragic death, M.I.A. has unveiled an unfinished demo that was initially intended to land on her Vickileekx mixtape. She dedicated this tune “to all my friends that died at 27.” Listen to the song and read its lyrics below.

Lyrics

said your all mouth and no brains
all rock stars go to heaven
you said you’ll be dead at 27 seven
when we drunk in a English tavern
the owner poured you the Bourbon
and you drunk your self so rotten
so he got so rich he bought a Bentley
and moved himself to Devon
you started dirty dancing
and you bar tended a dozen
i took you to the clinic
to get you clean but you couldn’t
said in 2 days ur 27 and and ur destiny was comin
so ur papa passed so sudden
and left you with lil somin
you blew that money on a mountain of drugs
and staged your self a bed in
a month later when i popped in
your still high but the winter set in
i bought you a coffee and a muffin
and you quoted me some Lenin
i wished i was that clever
but thats what kept me coming
your friendship did mean somin
but you left me for nothin
when i left, you befriended a rope
and i saw you both were hanging.

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27 by _M_I_A_

Jay-Z & Kanye West ‘Watch the Throne’ Documentary

Posted on July 27, 2011 by CD Spitz

With just days away from the the long-awaited album, Jay-Z and Kanye offer up a mini-documentary revealing some of inner-workings during the creation process of Watch the Throne. If you have 10 minutes to set aside, you can check out how some of it all went down. Watch the Throne is set to release on August 1, 2011 digitally and August 5, 2011 physically. Stay tuned!

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Kanye West and Jay-Z – Watch The Throne (Documentary) from SoFarSoFresh on Vimeo.

Mac Miller – Best Day Today

Posted on July 27, 2011 by CD Spitz

Although the world is anticipating his first official full-length project, Blue Slide Park, Mac Miller drops the official video for the title track of his latest mixtape. The Ian Wolfson-directed visual couples Mac Miller’s best day today with childhood impressions from the Pittsburgh native, one often being young Miller rapping along the Sugar Hill classic. Enjoy!

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Pusha T featuring Tyler, the Creator – Trouble on My Mind

Posted on July 25, 2011 by CD Spitz

Arguably one of the most anticipated music videos lately has arrived. After teasing the world with behind-the-scenes impressions, Pusha T finally unveils the official video for “Trouble on My Mind” – his collaboration with Wolf Gang general Tyler, the Creator. In full accordance with the title, both rappers cause plenty of trouble and wreak havoc in this Jason Goldwatch-directed clip. Off Fear Of God: Let Us Pray, due on August 23 on G.O.O.D. Music / Decon / Re-Up Gang.

Source: Hypetrak

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Beastie Boys “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win”

Posted on July 23, 2011 by CD Spitz

Beastie Boys have just released the official, full-length music video to their song “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win” featuring Santigold from their latest album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. Always adding a hint of creativity and originality to their work, the Spike Jonze-directed video features Mike D, Ad-Rock and MCA visualized as action figures on a mission. The video is definitely worth checking out if you’ve got a couple of minutes to spare.

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Red Bull BC One Chicago

Posted on July 19, 2011 by CD Spitz

On July 23 in Chicago, the nation’s best b-boys will face off during the Red Bull BC One United States qualifier. Throughout four rounds of 1-on-1 battles, the competition will pit city against city and crew against crew. Style will clash with power, toprock with downrock, tight footwork with explosive acrobatics. At the end, only one of the 16 competitors will emerge with the right to call himself the best b-boy in North America. In addition to bragging rights, the victor will earn the chance to represent the United States at the Red Bull BC One World Finals in Moscow, Russia this November. The national qualifier in Chicago will be held at the Aragon Ballroom on Saturday, July 23 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $10.00 for general admission and $20 for balcony and can be purchased at the Aragon box office or online at aragon.com. More information on the event can be found at Redbullbcone.com.

Aragon Ballroom
1106 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
United States
Tel: 773.561.9500