Gideon Boomer Likes to Draw Wolverine

Wolverine's new costume in that third one is brilliant on some yeah I can still whoop your ass whilst rocking camo penis.
Click here to see more.

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DZK - The Intertainer

The only thing more impressive than Vienna, Virginia emcee DZK's internet hustle is his pen game. As a personal preference, I'm not the biggest fan of his beat selection (not including the ones I've posted) but there is no denying his talent. Click image to download album.

Tim Be Told - "System"

The band started in spring of 2006 when Tim and Andrew were on opposite sides of the country talking about potentially working together. Andrew ended up moving from California to Charlottesville, Virginia while Tim was finishing up school at UVA. By then, Luan and Tim were already playing music together and Tim had written and recorded a few solo tracks. So the trio began as “Tim Be Told.” - last.fm / Click here to purchase. Click image for tour dates.

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Tokyo - "ILoveYouAndItScaresMe"

"Tokyo is a band from Virginia Beach, VA consisting of Robert Smith (keys, vocals), Josiah Schlater (guitar, vocals), Felix Jason Schlater (drums), and Aaron Lachman (bass). They released an EP called “Swan King” on March 14, 2008 independently." - last.fm / Click here to purchase.
Click image for their myspace.

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Werner Herzog's Film School

"The Rogue Film School is not for the faint-hearted; it is for those who have traveled on foot, who have worked as bouncers in sex clubs or as wardens in a lunatic asylum, for those who are willing to learn about lock-picking or forging shooting permits in countries not favoring their projects. In short: it is for those who have a sense for poetry. For those who are pilgrims. For those who can tell a story to four-year-old children and hold their attention. For those who have a fire burning within. For those who have a dream." - http://www.roguefilmschool.com/

Upcoming Shows in the 757

Monday, September 28, 2009 @ The Norva
Shwayze and Cisco Adler, Beardo, Tabi Bonney,
B.O.B., Cold Flamez, DJ Jason Smith

Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ The Norva
Tech N9ne, Slaughterhouse, Stevie Stone,
Glasses Malone

If you know of any other shows in the area, let me know.
They don't have to be hip hop related either. Thanks.

Paul Wall Video Shot Entirely With Apple iPhone

The future is here. Click here to see iPhone camera mount.

N*E*R*D - "Sooner or Later" Video

Related links: N*E*R*D - "Soldier" f. Santigold

Aids Prevention Campaign from 2007

Baby: "The chin is from granddad. The eyes are from dad. The HIV is from mom."

Blow job: "Only 0.003 mm latex lie between life and death."

Coffin: "Just like its mother. HIV positive."

Sex toys: "The only perversion is not to use a condom."
Ads by the Michael Stich Foundation.

I'm a huge fan of creative social awareness ads, which the U.S. media unfortunately severely lacks. I believe a lot of issues can be solved if we had better, for a lack of a better word, marketing. I suppose the problem is inadequate funding since we definitely have the artists. / Click images to enlarge. Click here to read more.

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S.K. - "ODU Anthem"

Newport News emcee S.K. reps Old Dominion with a track off his current mixtape, The Flood. Click image to download album.

Notte Sento: Short Film Using 4500+ Still Photographs

I don't think I've ever described a flick as simply gorgeous. At the moment, I can't think of a better adjective. Beautifully crafted, Daniele Napolitano created this short film using over 4,500 still photos.

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Vintage Lighter Cufflinks

I love the concept and I'm curious to see what they actually look like on the cuff. I'm a sucker for novelty items done right.
Click here for more info.

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XO and K-Beta - "Guns & Butter" Video

Gutter music from the 703 produced by J-$crilla.
Guns + Butter + Scantily clad women = Win

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The Most Controversial Magazine Covers of All Time

Click images to enlarge. I think they were reaching with the Lebron one but what do I know. The Dick Cheney Texas Monthly cover is extra tough though. I need that one in poster form. To read the explanations along with the rest of the article, click here.

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Quan - "I'm Good"

Newport News emcee and Nas affiliate Quan resurfaces with a new joint from his Walking Testimony mixtape.

merkley???'s Photoshop Goodness (NSFW)

Click images to enlarge. This is how you're suppose to enhance photos. I personally find this stuff a lot more appealing than your average Playboy centerfold. To see more work by merkley???, click here.

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Kseniya Simonova's Amazing Sand Drawing

Absolutely nuts. From developing the transitions and arranging the music, I can only imagine the amount of prep work it took to make this.

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Welcome to Virginia (Nottz Tribute)

Nottz Raw is hands down my favorite producer from VA. Known for his signature basslines, Nottz has worked with an assortment of artists which include Busta, Kanye, Snoop, The Game, and many more. Props to DJ Mike Rizzy for putting together such a dope mix. Stream above or click image to download.

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New Banksy Spotted in London

(via My Modern Met)
Banksy telling taggers to step their game up?

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Who is Rebel E?

Rebel E members, Justin Battle and Gabe Niles, sit down with AltDaily for an interview. Click the image above for the article.

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Init Ignition

CLEAN! presents No Rules Sound Manipulation Vol. 2

Instrumental album from VA producer Clean!. A lot of laid back sample heavy boom bap on this volume. Click image to download album. See comments section for Volume 1.

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Ced Hughes - What Up Tho!?

Ced Hughes - "What Up Tho!?" Produced by EC|DC (Tokyo Joe)

Ced Hughes - "W.O.W. Shampoo" Produced by Dante Lewis

This is probably the best mixtape since Wale's 100 Miles & Running but then again that could be my bias speaking since Ced was a former artist on the now defunct EHR label. With that said, this isn't just a mixtape with 16's about nothing over the latest Pollow Da Don beat; this is basically an album disguised as a mixtape with quality songs over original radio ready production. Peep the samples and click on the image above for the download.

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Ardamus - When Nothing Goes Right

Quality music from DC's own Ardamus.
Click image to download album.

Clipse x Kaws Complex Cover

Will be picking up this month's issue just for the cover.

Upcoming Shows in the 757

Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ CACV
Art Opening f. Davmo, Charlie Restless, Berk Visual,
Chelsea Barnes, MSYiii, Gus Fink, THH70
Music by: Ced Hughes, Berk Visual,
Loomis Fargo Band

Monday, September 28, 2009 @ The Norva
Shwayze and Cisco Adler, Beardo, Tabi Bonney,
B.O.B., Cold Flamez, DJ Jason Smith

Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ The Norva
Tech N9ne, Slaughterhouse, Stevie Stone,
Glasses Malone