Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension [VIDEO]



Julian Casablancas's "11th Dimension" video...one word: entertaining.

"sin is honouring desire over what you know is right."

The album, Phrazes Of The Young is available now on iTunes.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Kevin Smith's "Copout" Trailer [MOVIES]


Apple has debuted the first trailer for the Kevin Smith-directed police action-comedy Cop Out (formerly called "A Couple of Dicks"), starring Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan and Seann William Scott, which is slated for release on February 26, 2010.

Watch the trailer HERE

Coming To America Undrcrwn Hoodie [FASHION]



"Yes, yes! Fuck you too!"

Available at The Reed Space.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Wally x Hermès "WHY" Yacht [COOL]


Wally and Hermès colloborated on what is being called a yacht/island hybrid. The Wally Hermès WHY Yacht is a floating island that hosts a 200 square meter master suit with its own 25 meter-wide terrace, five guest suites, a 30 meter "beach" on the ocean-accessible stern, a screening room, music room, open dining room, and a 25m pool around the helipad, as well as a host of green features, including 900 square meters of solar panels, and a diesel-electric propulsion system that, in conjunction with the unique design, saves up to 200 tons of diesel per year. I'll take 2!

via Uncrate

Monday, December 21, 2009

Toronto Event Awards 2009 [EVENTS]


The good people at Live A Good Life are recognizing some of the people (promoters, dj's, and artists) who have helped shape the urban party scene in Toronto this year by presenting the 2009 TEA's...and the nominees are:

Top DJ Of 2009
DJ Lissa Monet
DJ Wristpect
DJ P-Plus
DJ Mensa
Future Da Prince
Team Canada


Top Party Thrower of 2009
Upper Echelon (Mood Music, Sunday Night Live)
Warner Entertainment (All Black Affair, Tastemakers)
Original Concepts (Originals, Love & Lust, For The Love)
Knocturnal Entertainment (Nostalgia, The Essentials, Beau-Ties)
Won By One (Shuffle, Tribute)
NFA (Hip Hop Karaoke, Never Forgive Action)
What Women Want

Top Club Moving Track Of 2009
Drake – Forever
Jay-Z – Empire State Of Mind
Jamie Foxx – Blame It
Kid Cudi – Day n Nite
TI – Swagga Like Us
Beyonce – Diva
Jay-Z – Run This Town
Jeremih – Birthday Sex
Kanye West - Heartless


Top Event or Series of 2009
Mood Music
Love & Lust
All Black Wear Affair
Sunday Night Live
Nostalgia
Shuffle
Tribute
Photogenic
Hip Hop Karaoke
Guys & Dolls
Beau-Ties

Good luck to everyone!

A "What Beer To Drink?" Flowchart [BOOZE]


This is pretty damn accurate...and equally hilarious.

via geekologie

Friday, December 18, 2009

A go&d™ Friday Classic!



But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and,
The light that you shine can be seen

BABY!

Heroine T-Shirts [FASHION]








Justin R Saunders aka J-Sheik has been in doing his thing for a while now...though subtly, yet at the same time quite frank. This collection of t-shirts, under the brand "Heroine", is the type of stuff those livin' a "who's who, what's what" type of lifestyle will appreciate.

via Marcus Troy

The M.I.T. Copenhagen Wheel Project [COOL]


A toss up between categorizing this post as "COOL" or "GREEN" I figured if going "GREEN" was to get any real shine moving forward it would have be cloaked under an unequivocal coolness. So voila! The Copenhagen Wheel Project. Applauded as a reinvention of the wheel, that red circle thing manages to turn you bicycle into a "hybrid-cycle" and harnesses the kinetic energy that is created when you are going downhill, or when you are braking. When sensors detect that the rider needs assistance going up a hill perhaps, the motor kicks in. Also pretty cool is that it is all controlled by your smart phone, linked via bluetooth which provides you with information about calories burned, distant travelled, traffic/weather condition etc. Watch the video teaser here.

MIT via The New York Times

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Dope Ass Iron Man 2 [TRAILER]


The dope ass clip is available on the iTunes Movie Trailers page. Iron Man 2 hits theaters May 7, 2010.

Are You On That WIND Mobile? [TELECOMMUNICATION]


WIND Mobile finally launching. It is just a cell phone carrier after all, right? Kind of. It is a business at the end of the day, and a business hopes to be profitable (they want to make as much money possible), but the reason WIND is so brilliant is because they’re capitalizing on years of pillaging by Canada’s big three mobile providers: Rogers, TELUS and Bell. We’re not going to get into why Canada’s cellular options are so bad and expensive — Canada is a huge country, 90% of the people live within a certain amount of miles to the U.S. border, people expect coverage everywhere, it’s expensive to maintain — because it doesn’t matter. What does matter is how revolutionary WIND is to the average Canadian cellular subscriber and how much money that person will save. Here’s an example of a standard Rogers phone bill for a BlackBerry:

  • $45/month for 400 minutes, unlimited calling after 9PM, and a choice of either unlimited Rogers-to-Rogers calling, my5, unlimited SMS, or an extra $100 minutes. Let’s assume you chose unlimited Rogers-to-Rogers calling.
  • $25/month for a 500MB data plan for your BlackBerry (BIS not BES)
  • $20/mo for unlimited SMS, caller ID and voicemail for a smartphone
  • Total with fees of around $93/month (excluding taxes).

Over the life of your cell phone contract of three years (yes, it’s three years in Canada), you’ll have paid approximately $3348 to Rogers, and you’d have a brand new BlackBerry 9700 for which you paid $249.99 for. All in all, $3597 before tax. Here’s a WIND plan:

  • $45/month for unlimited minutes, unlimited SMS to U.S. and Canada, voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding
  • $35/month for unlimited BlackBerry data
We’re at $80/month with unlimited everything, no contract, and no fees to change plans or features.

Sure, a difference of only plus or minus $13/month might not get everyone excited, but think of it this way… you don’t have to pay $500 to cancel your contract, you can elect to pre or post-pay, and never have to ever worry about overages unless you’ve got a lot of pals overseas. The option of unlimited anything is a downright comforting thought for consumers. As long as you can get over the $200 additional entry fee for an unsubsidized but very fairly-priced handset (note: Rogers charges $599.99 for a contract-free Bold 9700 as opposed to WIND’s $450), WIND looks incredibly attractive. Plus, you won’t get tied to the tree and spanked. Metaphorically, of course.

t isn’t all rainbows and ponies, however, as we have to take coverage (when you roam on Rogers, for instance, you’ll only get EDGE as WIND uses the same AWS 3G spectrum T-Mobile uses and is incompatible with Rogers, TELUS, and Bell), customer service, and profitability into consideration. The bet is that WIND makes so much that they can continue to save you money. Funny, isn’t it? Again, they’re a brand, brand new network, but with a boatload of cash behind them, some very smart and attractive pricing, plans, devices, and services, we think they have an amazing shot. They’ve also permanently disrupted the Canadian wireless landscape for the better, and within days or weeks, you’ll start to see better pricing from red, green, and blue. Thus giving our Canadian friends something they’ve long hoped for — competition.

via BGR

Ben Bernanke Is Time’s "Person of the Year" [NEWS]

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2009. Arguably the most powerful man in the world, due to the fact that he controls the USD which is where the buck stops, so to speak. Named the person of the year for his role in containing the near economic collapse felt around the world last year, it's somewhat a moot accolade as it can be argued that the Fed was at the root of the near collapse.

Last year's winner was then-President-elect Barack Obama. The 2007 winner was Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Other contenders included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, and Usain Bolt (Go yard!), who each received shorter profiles in the Person of the Year issue.

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On the Net: Time Magazine

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Nobel Peace Prize Afterparty [VIDEO]


I couldn't stop smiling when watching this! It just looks like an incredible time...coupled with the fact that they are in Norway to see the Obama's Nobel Peace prize acceptance speech! An example of how grown folks party! Featuring Natasha Bedingfield, Will Smith, Toby Keith, and Wyclef Jean.

Franz Ferdinand - No You Girls [VIDEO]



I posted this a while back
...but I have been playing the song so much, that I wanted to put it up again...It's the motherf@#*@#& FF! From the album: "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand"

Rihanna Covers January 2010 GQ Mag...Topless [COVER]


Rihanna poses topless in the January issue of GQ magazine...She reminds me of a that really hot girl in high school, that you wondered "how did she got so lost? Ahh well...she's still really hot though!"

"It's relieving," she told the magazine of talking to the press about her violent encounter with Brown early this year, "because it was built up for so long, and all these thoughts and emotions have been running through my mind for the past eight months. And now it's like I finally get to let go and move on."

"I wanted people to move on with me," she continues, "'cause the last big thing they know about me is That Night. And I don't want that to be what people define me as."

Monday, December 14, 2009

Lupe Fiasco – Solar Midnite [VIDEO]


A bonus song from the New Moon: Twilight Saga...for which I am not a fan, but I can say this is something I actually appreciate from the Buffy The Vampire Slayer resurrection phenomena.

Hennessy Black Cognac [BOOZE]


Hennessy, a brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is launching a new cognac called Hennessy Black in 10 markets throughout the US. In addition to having a dramatic black bottle it’s also different inside. It is a blend of 35 to 45 pale and gold colored eaux-de-vie selected for their floral characteristics and aged in French oak barrels previously used by Hennessy for at least five years.

My New Year's Eve drink...Henny "Royale": Mixed with champagne, a dash of lemon juice and simple syrup.

Cheers!

Suede Coloured Clarks Desert Boots [SHOES]



Suede and snow don't go well, but it'll be hard to resist sliding off in these bad boys! Though, one cannot help but think of Jerry's suede jacket.

Available at David Z...retail $95

Mr. Vegas - Gallis [VIDEO]



Gallis Swing aka the Tiger Woods! BOM BOM!


LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: Mr. Vegas - Gallis

Saturday, December 12, 2009

King Edward VIII's Creed Windsor [COLOGNE]


I've been wearing Creed for quite some time...I have a particular scent I prefer, but I am eager to find out how the top notes of British Gin, Jamaican Lime, and Scottish Highland Pine, Duke of Windsor Roses, bottom notes of Bahamian Orange, Canadian Cedar, and Australian Eucalyptus play out. My guess is that it "...smells like rich."

Created for King Edward VIII in 1936, Windsor is now being released to the public for the first time in a limited edition run of flacons or a 1.7oz leather-wrapped, shatterproof atomizer (pictured above). The scent features top notes of British Gin, Jamaican Lime, and Scottish Highland Pine. At the heart is Duke of Windsor Roses, rounded out by bottom notes of Bahamian Orange, Canadian Cedar, and Australian Eucalyptus. Available exclusively at select Saks stores and Creed's New York Store at 794 Madison Avenue. Link
via Acquire Mag

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The go&d tweetcloud [TWITTER]

Follow along: http://twitter.com/goldoildiamonds

Get your tweetcloud here

Sade - "Soldier Of Love" [MUSIC]


Oooh...parting is such sweet sorrow, reunited and feels so good!

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: Sade - "Soldier Of Love"

Obama Accepts The Nobel Peace Prize [POLITICS]

An honour of enormous proportions, and one which the President accepted with a comforting sense of humility. Faced with much criticism, and inability to understand why the President of a country in the midst of 2 wars could receive such an accolade, Mr. Obama/Mr. Pragmatic addressed the much ado with some of the more memorable lines from his speech:

"I face the world as it is, and cannot stand idle in the face of threats to the American people. For make no mistake: evil does exist in the world. A non-violent movement could not have halted Hitler's armies."

"So part of our challenge is reconciling these two seemingly irreconcilable truths - that war is sometimes necessary, and war is at some level an expression of human feelings. Concretely, we must direct our effort to the task that President Kennedy called for long ago. "Let us focus," he said, "on a more practical, more attainable peace, based not on a sudden revolution in human nature but on a gradual evolution in human institutions."

"So let us reach for the world that ought to be - that spark of the divine that still stirs within each of our souls. Somewhere today, in the here and now, a soldier sees he's outgunned but stands firm to keep the peace. Somewhere today, in this world, a young protestor awaits the brutality of her government, but has he courage to march on. Somewhere today, a mother facing punishing poverty still takes the time to teach her child, who believes that a cruel world still has a place for his dreams."


The prize includes a gold medal, diploma, and $1.4 million dollars...but can really put a price on peace?

Read the full text of the speech here.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Chromeo - "Night By Night" [VIDEO]



The boys are back in town!

PREVIOUS: Chromeo – Night By Night [MUSIC]

Entertainment Weekly's Top 10 Albums of The Decade [NEWS]


Kanye has been crowned victorious as having the top album of the decade with 2004's College Dropout (by Entertainment Weekly anyway), though I'd imagine he'd already known that in back in1999. The Entertainment Weekly list, in my opinion has some misses...but I suppose when taking into consideration the zeitgeist of the time it's pretty close...the list is as follows:

1. The College Dropout, Kanye West (2004)
2. The Blueprint, Jay-Z (2001)
3. Kid A, Radiohead (2000)
4. Stankonia, OutKast (2000)
5. Love And Theft, Bob Dylan (2001)
6. Home, The Dixie Chicks (2002)
7. Funeral, The Arcade Fire (2004)
8. I Am… Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé (2008)
9. FutureSex/LoveSounds, Justin Timberlake, (2006)
10. You Are Free, Cat Power (2003)

I have substitutions...but I am unsure how I'll order them, so I'll list them in alphabetical order...here it goes:

A Rush of Blood to the Head, Coldplay (2003)
Confessions, Usher (2004)
Elephant, The White Stripes (2003)
FutureSex/LoveSounds, Justin Timberlake (2006)
Get Rich or Die Tryin', 50 Cent (2003)
Is This It, The Strokes (2001)
Songs About Jane, Maroon 5 (2002)
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, OutKast (2003)
The Blueprint, Jay-Z (2001)
The College Dropout, Kanye West (2004)

Sunday, December 6, 2009

YMC Pony Hair Desert Boot [SHOES]


These would be fun for New Years Eve! I am fan of the desert boot silhouette...on top of that I find texture on footwear is playful. I feel YMC pulled this off very well...though not for you for the average.

via Selectism

Saturday, December 5, 2009

NOMA Blue Leather Aviator Jacket [FASHION]



Flyness...Available at Doo Bop

Android Homme- Propulsion II [SNEAKERS]


Android Homme is happy to announce the Propulsion II as part of the Holiday 2009 Collection. The duotone silhouette takes inspiration from the sleekness of a rocket ship, including a rocket booster ripple detail along the backside of the hi-top. The Propulsion II embodies a +/- charge, or a yin and yang polarity and is offered in a limited run of 200 pairs total. Features include full grain pebbled and pounded leathers and pigskin lining, as well as an embossed single strap and waxed laces.

The Android Homme Holiday 2009 collection will be available December 1st in finer boutiques nationwide. For more information please visit Android Homme.


via YouMeHim&Her

Birdman feat. Drake & Lil Wayne - 4 My Town (Play Ball) [VIDEO]



Gotta love this hook! ...and Wayne's "i'm a big smoker, i'm a little drinker
the peace sign is just a trigger and the middle finger" line.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Disposable Flasks [GOOD THINKING]

Given the outrageous drink pricing at most major sporting and music events, no one is going to blame you for sneaking in your own hooch — but when security rears its ugly head, it's way better to not have an expensive carrying device in your pocket. Enter the Disposable Flask ($15/set of 3). These 7.5 oz. reusable foil pouches are portable, freezable, pocketable, and easily disposable, and feature airtight plastic lids that won't leave tell-tale leakage marks on your clothes.

via Uncrate

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Kelis - “Acapella” [MUSIC]


If you don't know, I'll let you know not that I am down with my dance shit...and I've always been down with Kelis baby!


LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: Kelis - Acapella

"Misfits" [TELEVISION]



Misfits, is an English television show my homie Rawkeem put me on, and it's been a non-stop veiwing pleasure ever since. Think Trainspotting meets Kidulthood meets Heroes...though originally pitched before Heroes ever went to air. The show oozes English humour, wit, crassness, and speaks to an young adult audience like very few shows on Television does currently (with a young cast)...in my opinion it is simply genius. It has been picking up mega buzz in it's native land as one of the best things on the "tele".Unfortunately...or fortunately depending on how you look at it, we here in North America can only see it online.

The show airs every Thursday night at 10pm (so check online hosting sites the following day)...check the trailer here. If you already watch the show...check this spoiler clip from this weeks upcoming episode here.

Starbucks x World AIDS Day [GOOD CAUSE]

Today is World AIDS Day...it's also a day that millions will buy Starbucks for no other reason than to feed there caffeine addiction while they put the finishing touches on that essay, blog entry, or screenplay that the world needs to see! Take pride in knowing that you cup of java is going a little further this time around. Time to binge...for the kids!

Starbucks x World AIDS Day [


Read more.


Major Lazer - Keep It Going Louder [VIDEO]

Major Lazer "Keep it Going Louder" from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.



Big homie Wes Gully and Switch back at it.

via Mad Decent

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Gucci Launches "Snowman in Africa" Charity Collection for UNICEF [GOOD CAUSE]


I was recently speaking to a good friend of mine, Rayiwa, about the concept of the luxury world helping the developing world...specifically Hennessy and the LVMH conglomerate (not actually a social project...yet!)...although the tone of the conversation was comical, it's cool to see exploitation of capitalism for social good. Though the name "Snowman in Africa" does lend itself to the idea that Young Jeezy is involved...and if you follow Jeezy, you know he's no fan of Gucci...


GUCCI CREATIVE DIRECTOR FRIDA GIANNINI COLLABORATES WITH AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR MICHAEL ROBERTS FOR 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF GUCCI CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT UNICEF

Gucci is pleased to announce details of its 5th anniversary Gucci Campaign to Benefit UNICEF. As in the past, this year’s initiative centers around the holiday period promotion of an original collection of items designed by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini to be exclusively sold in over 200 Gucci stores worldwide and on Gucci.com.

For the 2009 Gucci Campaign to Benefit UNICEF, Frida Giannini has commissioned acclaimed author and illustrator Michael Roberts to create a sequel to his highly successful children's book, Snowman in Paradise, which was published in 2004. The new book, titled Snowman in Africa, will be exclusively on sale in Gucci stores and on Gucci.com from November 16-December 31, 2009. Gucci will donate 100% of the retail price of the book to UNICEF.

via Gucci

Kevin Smith Defends "Twilight" [VIDEO]



I'd have to concur...and laugh.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Is the Catholic church a force for good in the world? [THOUGHT]



I stumbled upon http://www.intelligencesquared.com/ and sifted through the many videos of debates they have on the site. This one in particular was very interesting, and is testament to their slogan "cool analysis of hot topics". I am looking forward to upcoming debates some of which are the topics listed in the image above...Everything a man does he does to get laid? Interesting, anyway check the debate on the Catholic church here. Speaking for the motion, Archbishop John Onaiyekan and Ann Widdecombe MP. Speaking against the motion, Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry.

Hermès x Leica M7 [GADGETS]

I'm still looking for a Canon G10, but my inner Birdman would skip all of that for this joint in a birdcall! However, at $15,000 a pop/shot you could buy yourself a Hyundai...or not, like one HypeBeast commentor pointed out...and another criticized LOL.


The M7 Edition Hermes sees the classic M7 35mm camera get a silver chrome finish and a choice of either orange or etoupe calfskin leather. On top of that, your purchase includes a Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH wide-angle lens, a matching classic round lens hood, a LEICAVIT M rapid winder and a leather carrying strap, and will arrive at your doorstep in a linen-covered, silk-lined box. But you'd better jump now, 'cos only 100 of each color will be produced. Available in the UK this December from authorized Leica dealers and at the Mayfair Leica Store for a mere £8,550 (about $14,250). PR after the break.

HB by way of Engadget

Agent Provocateur's "Heloise" Corset [FTL]

This is "For The Ladies" however, It would going without saying of that it would be for the ladies of the "baddest" variety...Jen? Cherry? Merry Christmas x Happy Valentines Day!

The "Heloise" underwire halter neck corset is part of Agent Provocateur's kinky new lingerie collection, Soirée. It's made of black ribbed duchess satin and lined in soft black leather, with a deep plunge neckline and hand-embellished biker studs. À la Scarlett O'Hara, this corset really will pull in the waist. The hips are "emphasized" (I'll say) with 2-inch metal spikes -- back view below. Not for the fainthearted or shy, or one who wishes to snuggle. $4,900


via Luxist

Friday, November 13, 2009

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Laugh Out Wednesday! [VIDEO]



You may need to be seasoned in the seductive art of patois to really find this funny...if you are, I'm sure you'll be rolling!

Thinking of an R.Kelly Remix called "When A Little Jamaican Woman Is Fed Up"...

Monday, November 9, 2009

Sheneneh Jenkins & Wanda Reid Star in "Skank Robbers" [MOVIES]


This psuedo trailer premiered at the BET Awards this past summer, and do to the response it has received looks like hollywood is moving full steam ahead with this joint! I await more...

Wanda: ...I'm with child.
Sheneneh: Who the dadddy?
Wanda: I think it's Chris Brown...met him on a video shoot. I know its his cause' it keep kicking me!

LOL spotted at Cinematical

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Rihanna - Wait Your Turn (Wait Is Ova) [MUSIC]


"I pitch with a grenade, swing away if your feeling brave..."

WATCH: Rihanna - Wait Your Turn (Wait is Ova)

DOWNLOAD: Rihanna - Wait Your Turn (Wait is Ova)

The album Rated R in stores November 23rd.

The Cleveland Show Returns Tonight! [TELEVISION]


After a few weekends on hiatus due to the World Series, THE CLEVELAND SHOW returns with "Cleveland Jr. Cherry Bomb" Episode 5 today (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. In other big television news, Mad Men season finale tonight as well!

Synopsis: THE CLEVELAND SHOW "Cleveland Jr. Cherry Bomb" Episode 5 - When Cleveland has “the talk” with Roberta, it scares Cleveland Jr. into taking a vow of chastity, but his sworn celibacy may not be all he had hoped for when he overhears Cleveland making fun of him. Meanwhile, Rallo shows an interest in attending church in the all-new “Cleveland Jr.Cherry Bomb” episode of THE CLEVELAND SHOW airing Sunday, Nov. 8 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Voice Cast: Mike Henry as Cleveland Brown/Teenage Cleveland and Rallo Tubbs; Sanaa Lathan as Donna Tubbs/Teenage Donna; Kevin Michael Richardson as Cleveland Jr. and Lester; Nia Long as Roberta Tubbs; Seth MacFarlane as Tim

Guest Voice Cast: Jason Sudeikis as Holt and Terry; Arianna Huffington as Arianna; Jamie Kennedy as Federline Jones

via Daemon's TV

Robin Thicke ft. Jay-Z - Meiplé [MUSIC]


Me I Play...Tuxedos and jet ski's babe.


Previously: Robin Thicke ft. Nicki Minaj - Shakin It For Daddy

via Nah Right

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Hip Hop Halloween [PHOTOS]

Questlove as Kunte Kinte

Bow Wow as Emmanuel Lewis

Asher Roth as Gollum

Fabolous as Prince Akeem

Usher as Sammy Davis Jr.

Trick Daddy as Chewbacca

Rick Ross as Rerun

Ludacris as Lionel Richie

Jermaine Dupri as Lou Rawls

Diddy as Conway Ditty
Jay-Z as Jon Bon Jovi (Hovi)

LOOOOOOL

via DJ D-Nice