Weekend Jam - Redman "Pick It Up"

Just so you know, someone stole this cd from me like ten years ago and I am still upset about it to this day! Reggie Noble aka Redman dropped the classic album "Muddy Waters" in 1996 and its still a banger to this day. One of my favorite tracks from this record is "Pick it Up". Its just a fun record and Redman's comedic nature makes it all the more enjoyable in the video clip. Dude is funny as hell!

-D. Griff

Weekend Jam - Pete Rock "True Master"

So I was having a debate with a few friends about the best hip hop albums of 1998. Outkast, Black Star, and Gang Starr topped the list but one diamond in the ruff was left out. Pete Rock dropped a classic album that year entitled "Soul Survivor" and it was highly underrated. Listen and enjoy the first single from the record featuring Inspectah Deck and Kurupt "True Master".

-D. Griff

The Stuyvesants - Brooklyn's Finest

Being a huge fan of old school hip hop, certain records give me a feeling I just cant explain. Bedford Stuyvesant's own "The Stuyvesants" have put together a musical masterpiece and I'm happy to say that feeling is back! In a collaborative effort, music producer Allan Cole (Algorythm) and record collector Darien Victor Birks (Flwrpt) have created some incredible instrumentals and hip hop heads are beginning to take notice.

This music takes me back to Pete Rock and early Kanye West days. Dope basslines, great sounds, unique soul samples, and a refreshing concept. The 25 track album pays homage to the 70's and all I can say is, WOW! Make sure you check out The Stuyvesants "Brooklyn's Finest" right away. Don't be surprised if these guys are the next big thing.

Listen & download here.

-D. Griff

Flight Club NYC

If you love kicks the way we do at Kirin, Flight Club NYC is like heaven on earth. Housing over 1,300 pair of dope kicks and roughly 650 hats, FC is by far one of the greatest sneaker sanctuaries in the world. With almost all other locations in the US closed, FC NYC opened their doors on 8/30 and it's a must see if you are a sneakerhead. Its the type of place dreams are made of.

Flight Club Broadway

812 Broadway

New York, NY 10003

-D. Griff

via; Freshness Mag

Weekend Jam: Big Sean - Finally Famous Vol. 3

It was a struggle not to feature Yeezy's "Good Friday" record as the weekend jam so, I kept it in the family with Good Music artist Big Sean. The Detroit native recently released a dope mixtape entitled Finally Famous Vol 3. The mixtape features production by Kanye, No ID, and the host Don Cannon blessed a track as well. Drake, Bun B, Asher Roth, Curren$y, and Ye all spit notable verses but Big Sean clearly stands out. If you don't believe me, peep this standout track "What You Doin". Just might change your mind.

Get the album here.

-D. Griff

Design: The Glass House

Californian architect Steven Hermann has built what he dubs his "opus". The Glass Pavillion. An extremely sleek, gorgeous post-modern five bedroom, five and a half bathroom house nestled on about 3 1/2 acres of land in the hills of Montecito, California. The house features a wine cellar, art gallery and a 5 car garage for his vintage car collection. And did i mention that all of the exterior walls are made out of glass?? Despite that Hermann says it gives him complete privacy and allows him to be "one with nature". It's listed for $35 mil via sotheby's International Realty if your curious on the price.

-S.DeBose
via theCoolist & The Wall Street Journal

Website Launch Party

On Fri July 30th we had our website Launch Party at Sneak Attack. Lots of friends, family and peeps came through to check out the new gear and show support. Dj Digg and Pandavinci hit the decks and spun all the jams you could take and Treaty Oak Rum was on hand to give out plenty of great drinks!

-S.DeBose