Who Watches The Watchmen?

Finally some new info and a poster for director Zack Snyder's (he directed 300) adaptation of the Alan Moore's DC comics classic "The Watchmen," drawn by original series artist Dave Gibbons, debuted at the San Diego Comic Con. Now, Warner Brothers has given it an official premier.

They've even cast a lot for it already. So far the cast includes, Patrick Wilson as Daniel Dreiberg/Nite Owl II, Billy Crudup as Dr. Jon Osterman/Doctor Manhattan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Edward Blake/The Comedian, Jackie Earle Haley as Walter Kovacs/Rorschach, Malin Akerman as Laurie Juspeczyk/Silk Spectre, Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias, and Stephen McHattie as Hollis Mason/Nite Owl I. Shooting begins in Vancouver, Canada in September, and the film is set for release on March 6th, 2009.

The Watchmen was originally published in '86 & '87 as a 12 issue maxi-series. If you enjoyed "V" then this movie is gonna knock your socks off. It is a claustrophobic, pre-millenial, thriller set in the backdrop of the last gasps of Cold War era paranoia - aka the mid 80's. I hope they make a good soundtrack...

The Watchmen, alongside The Dark Knight Returns and Electra Assassin are credited with the turn dark turn that comics took in the late 80's and throughout the last decade and a half. The post modern deconstruction of the superhero mythology is at this point nothing new. But when the watchmen and the dark knight returns were initially released it blew through the comic book world like a tsunami. You simply could not tell straight super hero stories anymore without looking like a naive moron. The modern graphic novel owes it's current success to Alan Moore and i for one can't wait to see this movie!!

more info on The Watchmen is here

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Skatepark of Tampa & UGP limited T-shirt design

This is some hot shit right here!!! S.P.O.T. hooked up with U.G.P for a limited release T-shirt that will destroy cities, blow speakers and snap necks at the same time! Check the detail on the robot/boom box! I love this design which I think was done by Sebastian Surroca of U.G.P.

UGP Underground Products also known as "UGP" was launched in 1986 as a brand dedicated to providing a home and a voice for the people who live and breathe the bike and board cultures. The movement started to create products that would accurately represent the underground sub-culture devoted to this lifestyle. UGP's innovative modern infusion of retro styling mixed with an element of raw sarcasm genuinely portrays the authentic underground street attitude that originally inspired this brand. The distinctive flavor of UGP's "question everything" approach to mainstream idealism is evident in every line of products.

This shirt is available but super limited over at Skatepark of Tampa.

Keith Murray drops tuesday july 31st on Koch

KOCH Records is set to release the highly-anticipated new album by acclaimed hip hop artist Keith Murray. Following his successful career as both a solo artist and a member of famed hip hop group Def Squad, Murray returns with "Rap-Murr-Phobia (Fear of Real Hip Hop)" this Tuesday, July 31st. The new album is produced by EPMD's Erick Sermon and features guest appearances by Redman and Method Man as well as Sermon. On a personal note I used to LOVE "the most beautifulest thing in this world" and I just remember thinkin' that he was insane with his wordplay and flow. I like the new album and folks should definitely check it if they want some solid east coast hip hop. I mean, who's really fuckin with Erick Sermon on production!?!? Nobody! Who can front on Keith's skills?!!? Nobody!

Check the video and the interview

Overkill releases New Balance 860s

saw these over at highsnobiety. Very classic traditional sneaker. Not exactly my flavor but the details and the smooth leather N are pretty sweet. Overkill has 'em if you want 'em.

New Balance X Concepts 576 Colabo finally drops Aug 5

The Concepts x New Balance 576 shoes were scheduled to drop Saturday, June 30th in limited numbers alongside a matching tee to go with the shoes. Spoke with the cats from Concepts and the release was pushed back but these bad boys WILL be coming out Saturday August 4th so get ready. Cop ‘em at the Concepts store in Boston. They are coming out along with the Sporty L.A. X New Balance colabo. I dig both releases but the concepts are just white hot!!!
Concepts
37 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
TEL #: 617-868-2001
http://www.cncpts.com/

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Grayskul gets Bloody on 9/11

Grayskul's latest full length "Bloody Radio" is coming on Rhymesayers on 9/11. Apropos because this record is a wake up call and maybe even a life changer. Check out the first single "Dope." Personally I just dig Onry because he wears skeleton gloves on stage...

Aesop Rock's new single "Coffee"

Aesop Rock's got a new album comin' out soon called "None Shall Pass." Everybody's already heard the single "none shall pass" but here is another track just to whet yer appetite for the full length due out in the fall. I still enjoy his work on Labor Days the most but no one can deny that along with EL-P, Slug, Madlib & MF Doom, Aes Rizzle is THE shining star of what remains of indy/underground hip hop.

Aesop Rock's "Coffee"

Brother Reade's latest offering may be their very best yet! chemistry supersaturates the grooves of Rap Music. "Back to the beginning/ rap's first inning/ penny on the needle with the turnstile spinning," Jimmy Jamz flows on the album's explosive opener "Let's Go." Meanwhile Bobby Evans combines rib-rattling snare hits and bass kicks, flying in a sonic hook that sounds like a spaceman's thermos boiling over on the sun.

check out the single"Let's Go"

New Balance City Series 480

New Balance is releasing the city series 480 in august. Tier 1 accounts only so I'm gonna have to search to find these. I love my 480 comic series so I'm really lookin' forward to this one. Saw this on hypebeast and on the new balance-blog

New Balance 990 limited edition

Just picked up a limited edition black/purple New Balance 990. This is said to be a tribute to Japanese console games.
Note the black patent leather, perforated purple suede and embroidered rainbow logo on the heel and rainbow "N" on the tongue. Comes with white and multicolor laces, a welcome change considering how busy the colors are elsewhere.
In the technology department the shoe features a 3/4-length ABZORB EX sole (hence “990EX”) for shock absorption. ABZORB EX is the combination of NB’s premium ABZORB foam material and an outside air bubble.
These shoes are soooo dope in person! Really vibrant purple suede and the black patent leather definitely makes the shoe pop!
More pics at the new balance-blog

DJ Z-Trip "All-Pro Soundtrack"

One of the world’s most celebrated DJs and producers, DJ Z-Trip’s latest release "ALL-PRO Soundtrack" showcases 13 original tracks, remixes, and mash-ups featuring top-notch hip-hop artists like Slug of Atmosphere, Rakim, Dead Prez, Chali 2na, Aceyalone, with rock favorites like Deftones and Chevelle to name just a few.

MM FOOD re-release

Originally released late 2004, MM..FOOD has been out of print for close to two years. The record is now back and being re-released with a special dual package including the original CD and a live performance DVD. The initial pressing of the CD features a few limited edition items, including; Candy Bar Silver Mylar packaging, a bonus sticker and tour poster.

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THE RE-ISSUE OF MM..FOOD IS AVAILABLE IN STORES JULY 24TH!!!

The dopest Monday Night Party in the South East

Come to the Orpheum in Tampa and dance to The Sapphires, Dobie Gray, The Contours, Mary Wells, Bob and Earl, Bob and Fred, Marvin Gaye, J.J. Barnes, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, The Olympics, TSU Tornadoes, Archie Bell and the Drells, James Brown, Etta James, Sister Sledge, Dean Courtney, Edwin Starr, The Commadors, The Jackson 5, The Bar-Kays, Soul Brothers Six, and so on...... Literally the best night of Soul! music in the southeast

Lazy's Lil Mama remix "Lipstick & Shades"

The jam of the summer is "Lipgloss." You can't hit a club without hearin' it and rhianna's "Umbrella." So I figured it needed a remix from me. Check out the "Lipstick & Shades" rmx on my myspace page. Download that shit and play it for all yer friends!! I added an extended intro for the djs to mix in.

download "Lipstick & Shades"

MF DOOM dropped on tuesday!!

Yep, I picked up the MF DOOM dunks at the Skatepark of Tampa on Tuesday!!