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I'm a Halle Stadium man, myself!

Memphis Style Guide: Summer Pool Party

These are a few things on my list of hotness for a summer pool party. Do invest in Ray-Ban avaitor. And be sure not to go over board with tie dye. If you're gonna rock it do one simple top and a solid color bottom, or vice versa. The fringe gladiators are kinda risque but I would definitely go there. Here's where you can pick some of this up:

Gurkees Rope Sandals

Sunglass Hut:Ray-Ban Aviators

Pacsun: Tie-Dye V-neck and Skinny Jeans

American Apparel: Tanks

Urban Outfitters: Fedora, Oversized Beanie, and Necklace

Gap: Swim Trunks

Target: Towels
American Eagle: Buffalo Check Shirt and Shorts

Run This Town

Yo Gotti - Who Run The Streets

Pharrell Williams, Connoisseur

This is an old joint...but nevertheless inspiring.

Hov on Billboard

My man...

88 Keys feat. Shitake Monkey – The Friend Zone

Beat Diggin' Documentary

Founding Fathers

No I.D Speaks on The Making D.O.A

Hov in '97

Aviator Visors

Aside from a Star Trek: The Next Generation convention, and if by any chance you are a Cyclops, I'd better not catch anyone of you in this!

Polo Ranger Boots Are Back!!!!!

Thank goodness we get another season of these!

In4mation x Vans Chukka Low

Indo G ft. Gangsta Boo - Remember Me Ballin'

Indo-G Ft. Gangsta Boo - Remember Me Ballin
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More flashbacks, BIG BABY!

Cudi on Westwood

Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial Accident Footage from 1984

My goodness.

Nike SB “Ms. Pac-Man” Eugene Backpack

Womp! Womp! Womp!
Now available within the Kix-Files online store for $165 USD.

Jay B. - City Lights

Listen/Download

Love Bomb (Ahk-A-Pella)

So this is a joint I wrote sometime in June last summer on the day of a young lady's birthday that I was very close with at the time. It wasn't recorded very well, so it isn't very well known. I put it on Myspace for her to hear, but after that I don't think it was up that long. It samples "Love Bomb" from N*E*R*D's album last year, Seeing Sounds. I initially recorded it over the beat, but after hearing it, I felt like the words could be felt better if they were acapella. And this friend of mine, I call her "Ahk"...so that's why the title became "Ahk-A-Pella".



they say love is a battlefield, seen many cats earn their stripes in this life and others killed
its been awhile since i started fighting for you, tryna keep my will
i wont retreat, till i can truly make you see how i feel
i've been called to duty, but this is real
im a one man army, no one can harm me, cuz you all i can see
pointed your finger looked in my eyes and said be all you can be
so im off to save my queen, cuz you are a part of me
so now im on this journey to get you to be mine and my alone
knowing my moms thinking about me till i get back home
butterflies in my stomach even tho im more confident than some
set off them love bombs, and you fell in my arms
id hate to call it charm, id just say my love aint wreckless
premeditated- the verses, the kind words, the neckless
somewhat of a love treaty, its just the way you treat me
and i love the way you smile when you see me, you see, b
you need not fear no more...im neither tryna make love nor make war
dont love you for honor, purple hearts on the floor
done wit the tutorials, my love is territorial
divided or equitorial, we flyer than two orioles
so i wrote in this editorial
hopefully this aint the end of our story yo, cuz after this song, we gone and make a love memorial

Original:


if you want to hear the mp3 version of "Love Bomb (Ahk-A-Pella)":
http://www.zshare.net/audio/624556351678e0c6/

BTW...I have a lot of little tracks like these that barely anyone has ever heard...if you enjoy it, let me know, maybe I will get some sort of Jay B. vault going here

Rich Boy Interview with Grade A Muzik

One of my favorite rappers, hands down.

The Complex 7: Drumma Boy

Memphis' own, Drumma Boy, landed an interview with Complex. Check it out!

Drake Interview w/ DJ Whoo Kid

WhooKid had some fun with my guy, Drizzy. Memphis needs you, man!!!!!!!!!

Elise Neal @ the BET Awards

Memphis on deck!

Make Her Say - Mike Glenn ft. Jay B. & Scooter T.

Listen/Download

Flipside Memphis - New Daisy Theatre

Nike Air Hoop Structure

Yet another hybrid for this season. Nike is really making up for the forbidden Jordan Fusions in the streets by taking the same idea and applying it to a more exclusive style and group.

Nike Auto Flight High

Another vulcanized version of a Nike Classic. The Air Flight is one of my favorite Nike shoes (never owned a pair...I'm working on it). This Jordan colorway is on the streets, NOW! So keep your eyes open to your favorite retailers.

Vans Vault Supercorsa

Both are now available through select Vans Vault retailers.

Scratch: The Documentary

I watched this film when I was first starting to find myself getting deep into Hip-Hop. Although, I am not a DJ, I am a hip hop artist and a patron of all forms of expression within the culture that gave me an outlet to speak when no one else would listen. If you are looking at this and you consider yourself a true hip hop fan, it would behoove you to set aside some time, somewhere in your schedule to watch this documentary, because it is truly phenomenal.


It is on YouTube in it's full hour-twenty-four-minute minute format. How the hell it got there, no idea.

Watch in its entirety HERE

Rasta Roots

Rootzilla Fitness Center from Dj Rasta Root on Vimeo.

I was speaking with the homey, DJ Rasta Roots, today about hip hop and the scene in Memphis and Atlanta. Also got the chance to thank him for a lil inspiration he gave me for an upcoming song after I heard him spin "Hot Music" by Soho last time he came through. Check out his videos, he is ill. Let's keep striving to make Memphis the southern epicenter of culture Atlanta is....smh. We coming for you, ATL!

Warm up cuts over Chief Justice's 'G' from Dj Rasta Root on Vimeo.

K. Michelle on VLADTV

Hitz Committee's own, K. Michelle, was featured on VladTV. Even though Vlad is hip hop's number one sheisty blogger, this is a major look for Memphis....Oooh, I love this city!

NIGO on Men.Style.com

This is the guy that brought the world BAPE in 1992 (not Pharrell), for all that you that didn't know.

Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid Black/Tiffany

Supra Thunder Grey Leather

UDig on the AppealTV

My Mans!

RL67

The Lorraine Rainbow

Sneak Peek is Moving Location

For those of you familiar with the Madison Avenue crew that has been turning this community upside down for the past year with quality clothing, sneakers, accessories, and the dopest of events, their Madison location has closed...for good. The crew is moving to a new location and the grand re-opening will be on July 17th. So...be patient for the next couple weeks, and hold on tight, 'cause the next year is going to be even crazier. Kev & the crew have a lot in store. (No pun intended)

Jay-Z & Roc-A-Fella Records Present Streets is Watching

I have the great pleasure of presenting to you all, the original Hip Hopera right here on AYO! Memphis. Jay is the illest to ever do it, and this movie exhibits his hustle to the fullest. So if you got an hour to kill, sit down, relax, and take notes on how to get this money. Oh yeah, Strong Parental Guidance encouraged...but you already know how that go.

Lo-Lifes

I knew I was retarded about POLO, but...sheesh! Peep their story here.

Drake - Best I Ever Had

5000+ views in 20 min. Directed by KanYe West.

Air Jordan 7 60+ Pack

The pack will be retailing for $310 USD, with a release date slated for August 22nd, 2009. More details soon.

Nike Sportswear 2009 Fall Air Maxim 1

Mmmhmm...refreshin'

Parra x Vans Sneaker Collection

There are three shoes...I would show you the other two...but they ugly! Trust.

Mr. Hudson & the Library feat. Kanye West - Supernova

I have been bumpin' Hudson since I first heard he signed to G.O.O.D. Music. Haven't heard this track yet, but I'm sure it is great. His sound is very refreshing. Straight No Chaser will be in stores Oct. 5th.

Air Jordan VI “Infrared” 2010 Retro

Yikes.....some heads been waiting on these a long time! I would cop 'em, but I already know that when I go back to school that Monday, EVERYBODY gone be rockin' em. And they WILL be rockin 'em ugly.

AYO! Anniversary

So it has been exactly one month since I set out on a journey to bring Memphis the most accurate information on urban lifestyle around the city. From new releases, to sales, music, art, events, and everything in between. There are so many ways we can make it better. But, frankly, for a month....I think the blog has already far exceeded my expectation. I figured by a month I'd be mad bored of doing this and no one would even care that we had a blog, but this project just feels big. It feels like my city is gonna make it, and it feels like we are here for a real reason.

Peace.....

CASIO G-SHOCK 2009 July Releases

I'm looking forward to these releases. I'm becoming a big fan of G-Shocks. Very durable. Very fashionable. I'm rocking the Red/White Mudman now.

MEN'S BAHAMA CHUKKA BOOT by Sperry Top-Slider

"I MIGHT BRING BACK VERSACE SHADES"