LEADERS OF URBAN DESIGN: August 2011

Throwback Of The Day: Biggie - Suicidal Thoughts (Audio)

This some real rap here R.I.P. Biggie Smalls.

Casanueva Pharmacy - Murcia, Spain (Architecture)

Impressive two-month renovation of Casanueva Pharmacy in Murcia, Spain by Clavel Architects which includes a prefabricated 3D-type façade that lights up.

PICS: Casanueva Pharmacy - Murcia, Spain (Architecture)
SPOTTED: NOTCOT

Exile [@ExileRadio] – Intro To the Outro (Mixtape)

Here's Exile’s new mixtape, Intro To the Outro presented by LRG Clothing and Dirty Science. I was surprised when I put this on and it had me in a zone from start to finish. Do yourself a favor and check out this dope project. Link below.

DOWNLOAD: Exile – Intro To the Outro (Mixtape)
FOLLOW: @ExileRadio
SPOTTED: 2dopeboyz

The Melo League (Baltimore) Vs. The Goodman League (DC) Highlights

Here are the top highlights from arguably the best game of the Summer, The Melo League Vs. The Goodman League. The game took place in Baltimore, MD. This video features LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, and Josh Selby.

SPOTTED: DMV Followers

The Black Opera [@TheBlackOpera] - "M.A.S.H." (Video)

The Black Opera is causing mad ruckus in their latest video M.A.S.H., wearing 2 masks a piece, while doing it.

PURCHASE: The Black Opera - Overture (Album)
FOLLOW: @TheBlackOpera
SPOTTED: 2dopeboyz

Grafh [@Grafh] – Don’t Stop Ft. Bun B [@BunBTrillOG]

Grafh's The Rule EP drops September 13th.

FOLLOW: @Grafh, @BunBTrillOG
SPOTTED: OnSMASH

T.I. [@TIP] Relased From Prison

T.I. was released from prison early Wednesday morning (August 31) and is on his way to a halfway house to serve out the rest of his 11-month sentence for probation violation.

READ: T.I. Released To Halfway House
FOLLOW: @TIP
SPOTTED: MTV.com

Glasses Malone [@gmalone] - Rich 'N Thuggin' Ft. Ya Boy [@YBTHEROCKSTAR] (Video)

New visuals from YMCMB member Glasses Malone off his Beach Cruiser album.

DOWNLOAD: Glasses Malone - Beach Cruiser
FOLLOW: @gmalone, @YBTHEROCKSTAR
SPOTTED: OnSmash

Project Pat [@ProjectPatHcp] - Pills, Weed & Pussy Ft. Juicy J [@therealjuicyj]

I love all these things too! We Trippy Mane!

FOLLOW: @ProjectPatHcp, @therealjuicyj
SPOTTED: 2 Dope Boyz

Simone Juicy [@SIMONE_JUICY ] ft. Young Moe [@young_moe93] (DMV Artists) - Rest In Peace (Video)

FOLLOW: @young_moe93, @SIMONE_JUICY
SPOTTED: DMV Jams

Throwback of the Day: Stanley Clarke [@MrStanleyClarke] - Black On Black Crime (Audio)

FOLLOW: @MrStanleyClarke

Snoop Dogg [@SnoopDogg] - Wonder What It Do Ft. Uncle Chucc

Summertime cookout type jam by Snoop Dogg & Uncle Chucc.

FOLLOW: @SnoopDogg
SPOTTED: OnSmash

CyHi The Prynce [@CyHiThePrynce] - Jack Of All Trades

Cyhi drops a new mixtape, he is definitely one of the up and coming. Homie got bars!

DOWNLOAD: CyHi The Prynce - Jack Of All Trades
FOLLOW: @CyHithePrynce

Black Cobain [@Blackcobain] (DMV Artist) – "Save The Last Dance" (Audio)

New audio from DMV artist Black Cobain released via twitter.

FOLLOW: @Blackcobain

D.C. Sues HIV/Aids Nonprofit Which Allegedly Used Grant Money To Build Stadium Night Club

If this story is true it was fucked up way to build the best strip club in the DMV.

READ:City Sues HIV/AIDS Nonprofit Which Allegedly Used Grant to Build Strip Club
FOLLOW: @DMVFollowers
SPOTTED: DMV Followers

Wale [@Wale] ft. Jeremih [@Jeremih] & Rick Ross [@rickyrozay] - That Way (Video)

Bad women, sneakers and liquor, are heavily featured in the new Wale video.

FOLLOW: @Wale, @Jeremih, @rickyrozay

Dutch Captial [@DutchCapital] & Whitefolkz [@Whitefolkz] (DMv Artists) – "Sellin Dreams" (Audio)

New audio from DMV artists Dutch Capital & Whitefolkz.

FOLLOW: @DutchCapital, @Whitefolkz
SPOTTED: DC Mumbo Sauce

Hidden Messages On Dollar Bills

Live Free or Die

Reality Sucks

New Orleans-based artist Dan Tague folds a dollar bill as many as 100 times, until it spells out an unexpected phrase, including “We Need A Revolution” and “Trust No One.”

PICS: Hidden Messages On Dollar Bills
SPOTTED: Quipsologies

B.E. [@hometownheroDMV] (DMV Artist) - Otis (Video)

New visuals from DMV artist B.E., shot and directed by Dro Victorious.

FOLLOW: @hometownheroDMV, @DroVictorious
SPOTTED: DC Mumbo Sauce

Peace – A New Limited Edition Print by Seb Lester [@SebLester] (Art)

A new gorgeous limited-edition print on gold paper by Seb Lester.

PURCHASE: Peace
FOLLOW: @SebLester
PICS: Peace – A New Limited Edition Print by Seb Lester
SPOTTED: Quipsologies

Mz Sasha [@ItsMzSasha] (DMV Artist) – Love Thirst (Video)

New visuals from DMV artist Mz. Sasha. Man, I would love to see her first thing in the morning, she is beautiful!

FOLLOW: @ItsMzSasha
SPOTTED: DC Mumbo Sauce

Uptown XO [@uptownxo] ft Diamond District (DMV Artists) – Told You So (Video)

New visuals from Uptown XO off his new album Monumental II, download after the break.

DOWNLOAD: Uptown XO - Monumental II
FOLLOW: @uptownxo
SPOTTED: DC Mumbo Sauce

Wale [@wale] (DMV Artist) #NODAYSOFF VLOG: Suprise vists to Texas Southern University

Wale drops in on the Students of Texas Southern University while in Houston,TX. He plays pool in the campus game room and finally gives us his honest opinion on college.

DOWNLOAD: Wale - The Eleven One Eleven Theory Mixtape
FOLLOW: @wale

Uptown XO [@uptownxo] - 'Monumental II' (Album)

He's rapping his heart out on here, particularly on moving cuts like "Rumors" and "Sound of Summer.

DOWNLOAD: Uptown XO - Monumental II
FOLLOW: @uptownxo
SPOTTED: Prefix Mag

Juan Deuce [@TheJUANDEUCE] – "Hard Luck" prod. Falside [@Falside] (Video)

had huge smile on my face the entire video. dope track too.

FOLLOW: @TheJUANDEUCE, @Falside, @RickyShabazz
SPOTTED: 2dopeboyz

Killa Kyleon [@KillaKyleon] - Make Me Feat. Jack Freeman

September 1st, Killa Kyleon is set to drop his Candy Paint and Texas Plates 2 mixtape.

FOLLOW: @KillaKyleon
SPOTTED: 2dopeboyz

Lebron 8 Low Miami Nights (Sneakers)

Air Knight continue to release only the finest in Nike basketball and running, this time hitting us with the hugely hyped Lebron 8 Low Miami Nights.

UPDATE: @Wale was spotted with them on.

PURCHASE: Lebron 8 Low Miami Nights
SPOTTED: Sneaker Freaker

Ransom by adidas Army TR (Sneakers)

With its broad side ribbon replacing the familiar Three Stripes, the Ransom Army takes a leaf from the battle hardened adidas BW sneaker that was standard issue for the German Armed Forces.

PICS: Ransom by adidas Army TR
SPOTTED: highsnobiety

Smoke DZA [@smokedza] - Rolling Stoned (Album)

Rolling Stoned dropped at midnight. Haven't had a chance to check it out yet, but if it's anything like Personal Party, which im sure it is, the Kush God is always consistent with his. Go cop Rolling Stoned and support the homie Smoke DZA.

PURCHASE: Smoke DZA - Rolling Stoned
FOLLOW: @SmokeDZA

MADE IN AMERICA: Loud 2011 Fall Collection Preview

Check out our new t-shirt designs. We also have crewnecks and hoodies on the way.

Ruslan Khasanov’s Liquid Type in Motion (Art)

Ruslan Khasanov’s Liquid type in motion is dope, but kinda freaky.

PICS: Ruslan Khasanov’s Liquid type in motion
SPOTTED: Quipsologies

Throwback of the day: Daz Dillinger [@DAZDILLINGER] - "Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back" (Audio)

This here is real G-SHIT! D.P.G. 4 LIPHE!

Fat Trel [@FATTREL] (DMV Artist) - "Rolling" (Audio)

I check Pitchfork daily to see what music I should be checking for. It's good to see them showing Fat Trel from DC love for his new track "Rolling" off his Nightmare on E St due out November 11th.

READ: Fat Trel - Rolling
FOLLOW: @FATTREL
SPOTTED: Pitchfork

Throwback Of The Day: Geto Boys - My Mind Playing Tricks On Me (Video)

#Classic! "Last year halloween fell on the weekend..."

Cuzzin Todd [@RealToddfather] - NYC Cribs (Video)

Cuzzin Todd stunting on Cribs. lmao!

Move over diddy. Jigga & Russell there is a new boss in nyc & he goes by the name Cuzzin Todd aka The Todd Father. Check him out as he shows us his crib, hoes & flows. The Hood Chef also makes a cameo 2 cook some shit up Courtesy of The Smokers Club Goodtalk ya pricks - Jonnyshipes - http://thesmokersclub.com

FOLLOW: @RealToddfather

Visualization of the spread of earthquake related Tweets across North America, from the moment the epicenter hit Mineral Virginia (1:51PM) on August 23rd through its spread across the East coast and the South.

READ: Mapping Earthquake News on Twitter from Virginia to Maine
SPOTTED: NOTCOT

The house is strongly influenced by the Californian School of ‘Case Study’ houses. It also takes its cue from Miesien Planar Designs, demonstrated with the cantilever roof slab which is separated from the main off-shutter concrete roof soffit by a dramatic clerestory window. The slab is in turn supported by a marble clad wall plane, reminiscent of the stone walls of the Barcelona Pavilion.

PICS: Victoria 73 House by SAOTA
SPOTTED: archdaily

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