Redman f. Ready Roc - Coc Back Music Video

Always good to see Funk Doc resurface. After a pretty successful return with Method Man earlier in the year with Blackout 2, Redman returns with a new single from his upcoming Reggie Noble 9 1/2 album. This one features Ready Roc and is pretty dope.

BTW - why do people STILL think Redman is a member of Wu-Tang?

Jay-Z f. Alicia Keys - "Empire State Of Mind" Video

On the heels of the controversial Beanie Sigel "Not Your Average Cat," Jay-Z makes some news of his own with the anticipated video for his New York City anthem "Empire State Of Mind." The video is a good look, as is the case with most Hype Williams productions. I'm no New Yorker, so I can't says for sure that it really captures the atmosphere of the city. But as an outsider, it does cast NYC in a rather impressive light. I think we all have a little NY in our heart.

Hulk Hogan Returning To Wrestling

This past week, news spread like wildfires that wrestling icon "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan would be returning to the business of professional wrestling. He made the announcement that he has signed on with TNA Wrestling this past Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. The speculation has been that he'd be in charge of the "creative" department in the company, but his status as an in-ring competitor is uncertain. Now this is a big deal because Vince McMahon's WWE promotion has had zero competition since McMahon himself bought rival company WCW in 2001. TNA is a young upstart promotion that has made several acquisitions over the last few years that they feel helps them compete with the top dog. Thus far, even though they've had success as a very solid alternate, they've hardly been able to label themselves as competition to the WWE. Enter: Hulk Hogan. Now the man isn't the draw he was 10-20 years ago - but he is the biggest star in the history of the business. One couldn't help but to be somewhat interested in what he has left, and more importantly, if he can help jump start another boom period in professional wrestling by making TNA a viable competitor.

On a personal level, this guy is my favorite professional wrestler ever. I grew up as a Hulkamaniac and never get tired of seeing him for the nostalgia factor.

Hogan was still at his best as Hollywood Hogan though. nWo 4 Life, bitches!

Jay-Z f. Alicia Keys - "Empire State Of Mind" Live World Series Performance

Since it had that baseball field echo, I couldn't really get into it. The music at least. I could get into how the cameraman was all up in Alicia Keys' ass when she got up from behind the piano. That's the "dog" that exists in every man. Dude was like "fuck this performance...fuck my job...DAT ASS!!!"

Salute you, brother.

100 Entries

This is my 100th entry into this blog. Never really thought I'd be into blogging, but I find it quite enjoyable. I know my shit is very random - and not very in depth, as I'm still finding my niche. Nevertheless, I'll continue to post up things that peak my interest. My writing is also somewhat pedestrian. Mainly, because I write the blog as the thoughts come to me. So I apologize if you're one of those geeks who likes to spell/grammar check what people write in these things. I Want Spaghetti isn't for you. And that's okay. It probably wouldn't be for me either if it weren't my own bullshit.

For people who do read it - let me know. Tell me what you're thinking. I get some comments here and there, but only one actual person following my blog (shoutout G2CDesigns!!!). It'd be nice if you clicked "follow" and left me an occasional message. Not on some crybaby shit, but on some "I've created 100 entries...I hope people check my blog every now and then" shit.

Also, if you read my blog, I like to read yours as well. Follow me, and if I don't already, I'll surely follow you.

I need to blog about a few things on my mind today. Namely my muhfuckin dude Hulk Hogan coming back. And Beanie Sigel going at H-O-V-A. Oh my!

Thanks for checking the blog. I hope I can create something ten times more interesting moving into the future. PEACE!

Method Man, Raekwon, & Ghostface Killah - "The Wu Massacre" December 22!!!!

Oh.My.God.

Raheem DeVaughn f. Ludacris - "Bulletproof" Video

I caught this video in the morning while watching MTV Jams. It was their "Jam Of The Week," which I found fascinating because I didn't know they did that anymore. A little nostalgia there. But damn, I really slept on Raheem DeVaughn. If I would have known he was making dope shit like this, I would have picked up his album a long time ago. And this video? Bananas. Very rare that you find yourself impressed with the creativity offered in music videos these days. So if you haven't, check it out. Shame you can't get this played on regular MTV or BET.

Posterized: Melo Bangs On Paul Millsap

GOT DAMN! He's back...

BTW - Good time for sports in Colorado. I don't rock with the Nuggets - but Denver is shining right now!

PICKUP: Air Jordan I Retro White/Sea Green

I have to say, I've been in a slump with Air Jordans as of late. And its their fault, because they're producing a bunch of bullshit these days. But, as the great philosopher Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter put it, "Even a garbage can gets a steak." The recent retro release of the Jordan I metallic models are a beacon of light in the shitty, dark tunnel known as modern day Jordan Brand. These are very well executed. The pebbled leather, the shiny metallic trim, and the return of the fuckin Jordan hangtag (!!!!!) really highlight this release for me. I wish they were cut a little higher like the OG model, but I'll live with it. Haven't really gotten the chance to put them on my feetsies yet, but a time will come when I make some panties drop with these puppies. And when they drop, THEY DROP.

WTF? Vol. 4

Can't begin to imagine how he'd explain this. I know I wouldn't attempt to.

Gucci Mane "The State Vs. Radric Davis" Artwork

You get the sense that this is a classic, right? Burrrrrrrrrr.

Jin Tha MC Says He'll Battle Dizaster

I haven't really written about battles yet, but I've become increasingly more interested in them lately. Mostly, the battles from the Grind Time camp.

I checked this video out to see that Jin has responded to and accepted Dizaster's challenge for a battle. In addition, he crazily says he wants to battle Illmaculate on the same day. Personally, I hope this clown loses both times. I've never really liked Jin. He was a novelty act who is still only adored by Asian people who cling to him because he's one of their own. Not that Jin wasn't okay, because he was. He was a good battler. He's just one of those annoying people who become even more annoying because of his weird ass cult following (see: Manny Pacquiao). I don't really give a fuck what happens with Dizaster, but if for some reason Illmaculate takes him up on his challenge, I hope he serves him up a hot one. Although, after his triumphant victory over TheSaurus, I'm not sure if its worth it.

Wouldn't mind seeing it though. Hope they sign this up for Grind Time soon.

And We're Off...

It's that time of the year again. The NBA kicked off its 63rd year last night; in theory at least. For myself, the season officially tipped off tonight in sunny Orlando, Florida. I have to say, the start of a new NBA season takes on a completely different tone when you lose in the Finals. I feel angry - like I want to completely skip these 82 games, 3 rounds of the playoffs, and see those punk ass Lakers in the Finals again. Partially because I hate them, and also because I feel like we're a better basketball team than we showed. I still find it amusing that people feel as if we weren't competitive at all, when a Courtney Lee converted layup and a Dwight Howard free throw could have made it a 3-1 series lead for Orlando. No excuses though, as converting in crunch time is all part of the game.

Moving forward, we started tonight with a very impressive looking win against our opening round playoff opponent from last year, the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a balanced attack lead by Dwight Howard, but complimented by inspiring play from Jason Williams and Ryan Anderson. Notice those two names. And then believe me when I tell you we're incredibly deep. All those weird ass myths about Hedo Turkoglu being our "heart and soul" are far fetched at best - and we will be back in June. And I don't give a fuck what you think. Cleveland got mollywopped by the Raptors tonight. This is the team you want to see take on LA so you can get your corny ass LeBron vs. Kobe dream match? We were better than them last year. And we still are. Deal with it.

Go Magic.

Miles Austin Happy As Hell

LOL! HE CHEESIN!

(muhfucka looks just like Resident Evil Nemesis, right?)

How Long Until Odom Regrets This?

Throughout history, its been proven as a bad move time and time again. Despite that fact, people continue to get tattoos of their significant other's name on their body. In this case, Lakers forward Lamar Odom has taken that leap for his wife Khloe Kardashian. The good news is he got it on his hand and will be able to cover that shit up next year when they have that messy divorce. Then again, I said that same shit about Nick Cannon and Mariah. How are they still a couple? Back to the point, I'd never let this go down in any relationship of mine. Not that women are knocking down the door to tattoo my name on their body...but theoretically, if they were, I wouldn't let em!

Does that shit say "KO?" So her name is Khloe Odom now? hahahaha

I don't really care for tattoos that much anyways. Skin >>>> ink.

WTF? Vol. 3

How is this one of the greatest basketball players of all time?

My Talent Knows No Boundaries

My friend AirKarina indicated today that she'd like to find an artist for her future Optimus Prime tattoo. Me being the generous person I am, I offered her up a rendering (NO CHARGE!) that she could consider for the design. Unfortunately, I'm dealing with somebody incredibly ungrateful - so she just laughed at me. Not considering my feelings in the least bit. But I've rebounded a bit - and fuck it. If she doesn't like it, I'm sure the rest of the world will. So I bring to you, "Optimus Prime," by yours truly.

UNGRATEFUL!

Black People At The Angels Game!!!!!!!!!

You know when you have good friends? When their team loses - and they still come through with silly shit like this for you. During game 3 of the ALCS, I noticed a severe lack of pigment in the stands. Severe. It's not like I go around looking for black people in every crowd, but you can't help but notice. The first thing I observed was how corny the fans were. Banging "thundersticks" and swirling monkeys in the air. So naturally, I wonder if any black people were corny enough to partake in this bullshit. So I'm scouring the crowd for black people, literally the entire game. I saw none. NONE. I don't even remember seeing any Latinos or Asians to be honest. So I asked my boy Gil (trbo823 for ISSers), who had tickets to game 4, to find me a black person at the game.

There were qualifications that had to be met though! One, they couldn't be a Yankees fan. Two, they had to have a thunderstick. Sure enough, despite the loss (they got FUCKED up), Gil came through with the picture. You should have already clicked that shit by now. In the picture, you see a black man with his black son (John Muhammad and Lee Malvo looking motherfuckers) and what I have been promised is a thunderstick in front of them. You know, when its a job well done, its a job well done. Gil came through in the clutch. Last night, he was the only dude in an Angels cap who did.

You still see that swarm of white people though. You see that shit? How can you lack that much cultural diversity at a sporting event in fucking CALIFORNIA?

Air Jordan II 3M

The Jordan Brand never ceases to amaze. And I don't mean that in no good way. Who thought it'd be a good idea to release an all white Jordan II...give it some 3M accents...and call it a release? These are terrible and tacky. Ugly and unnecessary. Asinine and atrocious. Remember the days when wearing Jordans was cool? Don't worry, it's been so long I'm starting to forget as well.

6-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eddie Royal? He fast.

PICKUP: Dwight Howard Adidas TS Commander LT

Just got these bad boys in. I've been looking forward to their release for months. The Adidas TS Commander LT. These are so sick. The way the blue pops off of the gray. I was so glad they didn't do a predictable white/blue colorway for Dwight this year. They're very comfortable on the foot - and have this soft sock lining that makes me want to ejaculate when I touch it. Yes, ejaculate. Needless to say, I'm pleased with my purchase. Can't wait to step outside (figures its raining...) and pull some broads with my footwear. Not that I need it - but it doesn't hurt.

You can see more pictures here.

R.I.P. Captain Lou Albano

I'd like to take a moment to recognize a pro wrestling LEGEND. Today, Captain Lou Albano died at the age of 76. For those who don't know, Albano was an iconic professional wrestler/manager who gained most of his notoriety in the 1980's boom period. He was a top tier manager when managing still meant something in wrestling. Some may also remember him as Cydni Lauper's father in the "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" video. Another notable project he was involved in was starring as Super Mario on the "Super Mario Bros. Super Show!" His fame would go on to subside a bit in the late 90's and 2000's, but he was still a very beloved figure in the wrestling community. Today, I've come across a lot of people who haven't cared much about wrestling in years, but do remember Captain Lou Albano. So I just want to say Rest In Peace to Captain Lou. You were a relevant piece of my childhood, and I'll never forget that.

R.I.P Cap

BTW, check out this feature on MTV.com

Well...

What do you do? You sit here, you watch 160+ baseball games for absolutely nothing. Rocktober 2007 was fun. Unexpected joy ride. This one hurts - because this team is good. They were good enough to win tonight. They were good enough to win this series. And now, nothing. All that work, all that clutch batting, all that overachieving Rockies pitching for nothing. You know why it hurts more for fans like me? Because unlike a Yankees fan, a Dodgers fan, a Red Sox fan - my team isn't going to buy their way into the playoffs again next season. We actually have to grind this out with heart and hard play. No offense to those other fanbases - but there's a reason that anytime a big free agent hits the market, he's penciled in for about 5-6 teams max. I don't know when we'll get another shot. There are no guarantees. It's been fun watching winning baseball in Colorado for a chance, but now I'm greedy. Now I want that trophy.

Happy Trails, Rox. It was quite a ride.
Jim Tracy for Manager Of The Year.
SWING THE BAT, TROY.

Girls That White Guys Like, But Black Guys Don't Vol. 1

A new "feature" for my blog occurred to me the other day when I was watching Drew Barrymore get cat calls on a talk show. "Girls That White Guys Like, But Black Guys Don't" will journey into that strange area of ugly ass white girls...that white guys obsess over.

For the record, that doesn't necessarily mean black dudes wouldn't fuck the girl in question. Attraction and busting a nut are two entirely different things.

Air Jordan 2010

So over the past week or so, photos finally leaked of the Air Jordan 2010. I have to say...I don't get it. Usually, I don't like to rush judgment. Every year when the pictures for the new Jordan model leaks, people bitch and complain about how ugly they are. Only to rush out and purchase them on release date. This time...I'm not sure the negative reactions aren't justified. They just don't look like an inspired Jordan shoe. Literally looks like they threw elements of a bunch of old ass ideas they've had, stitched em up, and called it an Air Jordan. Needless to say, I'm not thrilled with how these turned out. Something just seems very...off...about them. I did read that these are just sample models - and some elements of the shoe can change before release. But If I've learned anything in the shoe game - the release doesn't drastically change from the early sample too often. This is it. No MJ.

Photos via: Hoop China & OSneaker

New Michael Jackson Single - "This Is It"

The new Michael Jackson single, "This Is It," debuted today. According to reports, the song was originally written and recorded in 1980, copyrighted in 1984, and re-recorded while Michael was making Dangerous in 1991. This release is apparently the product of that Dangerous recording sessions. Whatever the case may be, the song is vintage Michael. Very light, upbeat type of feel to this song. After listening to this new song, one may wonder if Michael chose the name for the tour based on him feeling good about life and being out there again. Perhaps this song took him back to a place in time where he was able to enjoy himself a bit more. Whatever the case may be - the song is out there. Listen to it. Support it. Enjoy It. You can find it streaming on MichaelJackson.com.

5-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Student > Teacher. Believe it.

Nope - Gotta Play It Today

You're mad because he's black. Fuck it, I said it for you. For the love of God, stop acting like you're THAT upset about his job as President. Because it hasn't been bad - and you know it. You're a fuckin racist, and that's fine. Be that - and stop wasting my time with this manufactured anger over his policies and decisions as our President. I'm not saying there aren't people who genuinely disagree with his decisions, but most of you don't. After sitting on your hands and keeping mum on the issues for the last eight years while there was an actual incompetent President in office, sit ya ass down and let the man go to work. Racist muhfuckas. Acting like you're upset over the Nobel Peace Prize. Give me a break.

Air Jordan Retro VI Black/Red/Blue

Just when I thought the almighty Jordan Brand hit rock bottom this year with those Leroy Smith I's...I see these. What I guess are supposed to be released as a "Detroit Pistons" colorway of the Jordan VI. If I didn't know any better, I would think these were counterfeits. I know people say that a lot nowadays, but these truly look like the fake crap that we've seen on these foreign sites for years. Outside of that awful colorway (why would you have a black based shoe to commemorate the Pistons?), the usage of materials is terrible as well. Patent leather and nubuck? On a VI? Fuck outta here with that.

What blows my mind is somebody will laugh at a pair of Proteges, Shaq's, Starburys, etc. But then drop 150.00 to 200.00 on these. Lingering proof that people are still jaded by the Swoosh and Jumpman - no matter how shoddy the quality or design.

Welcome Home, Po

After serving more than eight years in prison, rapper Jamal "Shyne" Barrow was released today. He was charged with with attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment in March 2001.

Now, unlike a lot of niggras, I believed that Shyne deserved the time he put in. You bring a gun with you, you pull it out, you shoot - you do your time. However, the soft spot for Shyne has always been the fact that he was obviously cleaning up his boss's mess - and his boss left him out to dry to save his own ass. According to that boss, Puff Daddy (fuck that Diddy shit), the two have spoken to each other recently. He said Shyne, now known as Moses Michael Leviy after converting to Judaism in prison, was said to be in good spirits.

Whatever the case may be, I wish him the best moving forward with his life. Just as I believe in doing the time for your crimes, I believe in rehabilitation and opportunities for second chances. Hopefully he finds happiness and peace in whatever he pursues in his future endeavors.


Edit: As of a minute ago, I found out that MTV has confirmed with Shyne's reps that he's still in custody pending an immigration review. So hold off on poppin that cris for now.

4-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nobody saw this coming. (No TQ) Mile High Salute Brandon Marshall. Way to make a statement, kid.

Oh yeah - who the hell thought it was a good idea to test Champ Bailey? Y'all musta forgot. (Yes Roy Jones)

Rocktober 2009!!!!!!!!!!

Between 2007's Rockies team and the current squad, I don't know if I've been a fan of a more resilient team. Teams that legitimately don't know the meaning of quit. At the beginning of June, the possibility of a postseason appearance looked less believable than a clean Dante Bichette steroid test. Ten games under .500, a team no longer responding to their manager, and a spirit that seemed to be broken. Enter: Jim Tracy. A man, who should no doubt be the NL Manager of the Year. He became the first manager in baseball history to take a team from 10 games below .500 to twenty games above. The Rockies, who wrapped up a playoff appearance today with a dominant win over the Milwaukee Brewers, are now twenty-three games above .500 and heading into a series with the Dodgers - where they STILL have a shot to win the NL West. A small shot, but a shot nonetheless. Needless to say - this has been another magical run from this team. Every bat, every glove, and every fan in the stands made this happen. Unlike other American sports - it truly means something to make the playoffs in baseball. You play 162 games and only 8 teams get a chance to make it worth it. Truly a remarkable feat. So here's to the 2009 Rockies. There's still baseball to be played. And it feels mighty good to be able to say that.

GIAMBI!

"Before I Self Destruct" Artwork

The artwork for 50 Cent's long delayed, heavily anticipated album "Before I Self Destruct" has apparently leaked out today. The cover, as you see, features Curt...self destructing! All jokes aside, the cover is dope. Let's hope the music follows suit.