N-A-S on a Murder Quest

Nas is still a beast, and to make it even more interesting he's brought a friend. And that friend happens to be Damian Marley of the infamous Marley lineage, and if you haven't heard they're compiling an album together to land any minute now. This is their new single "As We Enter" (which I already learned lol) Enjoy!



-Hudini aka Teen Gohan

Eminem is Still Despicable.....Love It!!!

For those who think Mr Mathers has fallen off or slowed down after his hiatus hahahahah my bad had to let dat out. His new freestyle to Over & Beamer Benz Bentley is absurd. Overrated? uhhh I think not White boy is amazing... ^_^

Sidebar: These are his throwaway/weaker bars wow lol



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Behind the Scenes Dopeness

As you guys remember the inaugural Jam of the Week was the dope track 'Just Begun' by Eternal Reflection ft Jay Electronica, J.Cole, & Mos Def. Well the interviews and bonus behind the scenes stuff that went into the song are finally out. Found it on J.Cole/Roc Nation's site. A live performance is also included. Enjoy 8-D



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Love Always Shines Everytime Remember 2 Smile (L.A.S.E.R.S.)

He is one of the largest influences on Visions (I feel like we are part hip hop blog part Lupe fan site lol). I'm not going to say much else. ENJOI!



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For the People!

I just wanna shout out the fans, the supporters, the haters (my cousin doesnt think I'm going anywhere with music haha jack ass), EVERRRRRRRRRYBODY Thanx so much. 'U' Jersey Vol 1 & 2 is now over 2000 listens/downloads (I add up everything in one pile lol) and I'm very blessed to be where I am in my career. Not content still a lot to accomplish but I had to take the time out to give a post to the people thanx. Keep supporting The One Letter Guy and Ill keep making the tunes for the beautiful people. Love ya guys!

Sidebar: The highly anticipated sophomore mixtape V-3 is recorded and ready to go. Set for a June or Julyish release pleeeease be patient :-/ \-:
Here's the link if you're one of the 6 people on Earth who doesn't have it:
'U' Jersey V-1/V-2 (Double CD)

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Super Clean? Stinky? Goggles? or maybe Some Foam?

*Screaming at the top of my lungs* SNEAKER POST!! Ok I'm done. So the summer is fast approaching which means the looming end of the semester (I Graduate this semester *fist pump*). It also means having your kick game on point. The summer always has some the dopest releases for you sneakerhead and casual sneaker connoisseur alike. Whether you like SBs or Jays or just love Nike's period (I love all three!) there is a pair of kicks for you. The true sneaker season kicked off with Jordan Brand's release of the Silver Anniversary line. The Jordan Is, IIIs, IVs and IXs all released generally. The next up is probably the most sought after in the group (especially by yours truely) the Jordan Silver Anniversary XIs. Truly an amazing looking shoe from afar aand one of those future classics. They will be releasing on May 2nd. Next on my list to cop was already released and has truly caused a stir in the sneaker community is the Nike SB "Skunks". These shoes are a head turner and a must cop if your an SB fan. In the summer itself JB also made a major move by announcing the release of the Infrared Pack. Although the Black Infrared will be made with suede and not nubuck the pack is still one of the things to check off on my list. Last but certainly not least is the third Foamposite release of the year (Coppers and Eggplants were the first two) the "Cough Drops" as they are so justly dubbed will be coming out this summer. Readers of Visions all know I usually do post like this when I plan on purchasing these kicks. With that being said It is going to be a real broke summer!(*thinking to self* I love being a sneakerhead). ENJOI!

Silver Anniversary XIs

Nike SB Dunk High "Skunk"

Jordan "Infrared" Pack (I'm actually pretty disappointed with the black ones JB really messed up by not using Nubuck)

Nike Foamposite "Cough Drop"

PS: Shoutout to my homies Jason Herds at Herds of the Fathers and Joe Spiffster at Spiffy Noggin because they were definitely the catalyst of the post. We got into it over the acquiring of the "Skunks" and overall Kick game but all in (ME obviously having the one up). I've known both these guys since young so I got mad love for these guys and I respect them as fellow sneakerheads.

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2010 NFL Draft>>>> VOQ Style

For those who don't know out there all 3 of VOQ's co-founders are all hugeeeeee football fans. (S-Dot: St Louis Rams Hudini: Philadelphia Eagles 'U': Dallas Cowboys) I'm not gonna get into whos team is the best or whos team is the worst or who has the most Super Bowls or whos team has NO Super Bowls. Thats for another time and another post lol The Draft is all about rewarding guys for hard work and making dreams come true. Here's the first round pix for VOQ's respective teams. I know its April but I'm already READY FOR SOME FOOOOOTBALL (MNF Music playing in the background)

Sidebar: Prayers go out to Drew Brees who is on the Madden '11 cover. I mean I'm not saying the curse is real (which it is) but if homie goes down with a torn ACL in Week 3 Im gonna laugh very hard ^_^

                                     
        >>St. Louis Rams (1st Overall Pick) QB Sam Bradford<<

       >>Philadelphia Eagles (13th Overall Pick) DE Brandon Graham<<

           >>Dallas Cowboys (24th Overall  Pick) WR Dez Bryant<<

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Gone..but not forgotten...

Today's post is one of the more grim post you will see on our dear blog but I will do my best to bring a light to side. on April 19, 2010 Hip Hop lost one of its greatest legends. Keith "Guru" Elam passed away due to medical complications with multiple myeloma. One of the most influential people in Hip Hop in making it what it is today and also one of Visions largest inspirations. Between Husani, Ugo and I we will trade Gang Starr tracks for days. From Skillz to Mass Appeal to Check the Technique to Rite Where you Stand I was bred on real hip hop and Gang Starr and Guru holds true to that. This post is not so much a mourning of his death but a celebration of his life, music, impact, and his amazing career as a hip hop pioneer. I don't want to be preachy or overreach my ode to Guru. So I will let his music do the talking. R.I.P. Guru ....Long Live Gang Starr. ENJOI!

RIP Guru




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Daily dose of Vitamin C

I AM NOT A SMOKER...neither is any other member of VOQ but I'd be hard pressed not to post this.. his buzz is too ridiculous and I do like some of his songs... If you haven't caught on Im talking about Wiz Khalifa. I won't say too much.. I haven't listened to his most recent mixtape Kush X Orange Juice but its been critically acclaimed by smoker and non-smoker alike. Listen and tell me what you think. I will eventually get to listening to it just once all the buzz dies. It is indeed a smokers Christmas today being 4/20 and all(I still dont see the significance..-_-) so my ode to you oafs is this post. Umm.. so yea ENJOI!

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Jam of The Week: Pretty Girls (Remix) (Wale ft. Chris Brown & Fabolous)

uhhh this week's Jam of the Week was prolly the easiest one we've done yet. It helps that 2 of my fav MC's are on the track (Fab & Wale) but this joint rite here!!!! has been in heavy rotation since Wale leaked it on his Facebook and Twitter earlier this week. 3 best lines in the whole song were easily: Wale ("She my little dancer, she dont need a FAFSA, Call me Tiger Woods I'll be back for my Masters) Wale ("I got a pink & green girl and she dont even fly Delta) Fabolous ("Style keep sh*ttn on em call it Flyarrea") Like I say @ the end of every Jam of the Week GET THIS ON UR iPOD NOWWWWWW!



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California Love for That One Letter Guy>>>>>'U'

When I say I get love in Cali, I'm serious! I met another up and coming artist through Facebook about 2 years ago. Mike Taylor aka Bing Bing hails from Pasadena, CA and we've been helping each other with promoting and advice, and networking since we met. Recently, he featured yours truly on his Promotion/Entertainment/Recording Label company's website. Much appreciations for the Cali Love which now makes me coast to coast. Ohhh Let's Do It (Waka Flaka Voice) ^__^ Check out the feature here first: The 'U' on California's ThaWilsonBlock Records Website

Check These Guys Out For Yourself!!

ThaWilsonBlock

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ZAC POSEN x TARGET....24 HOUR PARTY in NYC!!!

Hey VOQ Fam!! 1 thing that I forgot to mention in my list of things that I adore...would be NYC Pop-Ups. For those of you who might not be up on fashion industry lingo, a pop-up is a term  used to describe a temporary store location...most of the time they're for promotional purposes (i.e crazy sales, new collection launches, etc)...SO!! LoL..now that you're officially in my world, you can get excited about yet ANOTHER Target collabo...they are KiLLiN the game, just WEEKS ago I was walking into their pop-up for Liberty of London on 42nd St, entirely clad with Alice in Wonderland-esque decor and full of a merchandise assortment that covered everything from bikinis to teapots....& last year I went on a mission to dive into their SoHo pop-up for their McQueen collab....this time around...their pulling out all the stops for ZAC POSEN and hosting a PARTY!!!

Believe it honey's....24 hours of shopping & live music, and your chance to get your hands on designer pieces at affordable prices before the collection's general release for Target locations as well as Target.com on April 25th.

Zac Posen has always been known for his fun color selections and great silhouettes. He is determined to provide something for everyone with this project : designing everyday dresses as well as Target's first-ever full-length evening gown.

SAVE THE DATE ; YOU DON'T WANNA MISS THIS! =)

*and ladies from personal experience, pop-ups tend to close up shop earlier than expected if they sell-out so DON'T wait until the 11th hour to try to snag some goodies!

HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE!

Lots of Love,

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What side is YOUR Lifestyle from?

Today's Post is about 3 YOUNG guys that are really out here doing their thing. I emphasize young because these youngster were born in the 90s and aren't even out of high school yet (-_-). But I also emphasize it because they show a drive, hunger, and maturity well beyond their years. They are paving a path for success even before they have a diploma in hand or set foot on a college campus. I'm talking about Isaac Nelson, Rasaki Adewunmi Jr, and Tokz Gabriel the founders and creators of West A. Lifestyle Clothing. In the short time I've known/known of these three I have seen them make have their brand and reputation grow as much as they can. Whether its through word of mouth, or facebook, or twitter these guys are doing what they gotta to have West A be a house hold name. I stumbled across these guys through Moruf when I was on I Love Streetwear Couture. I really started to do my research after I did my post on the brother Moo late last year. I liked what these guys had to offer. They had an idea. They ran with it. They had a blog and camera to chronicle their story. They take you on their journey on their way to the top. I keep up with their post and this was the perfect time to do one on these Jet setters.  What greater time to show these guys some love then right in conjunction with their spring line release. So with that being said I want to let the Visions fam know about these young cats because they are definitely on the rise. They are humble and focused guys which is necessary if your going to succeed and I know they got what it takes. 3 well dressed young men with a goal and a path to achieve it So meet West A. Lifestyle! ENJOI

Rasaki, Tokz, and Isaac

Isaac, Tokz, Rasaki, and Moruf

Spring Collection shoot

West A. classics

Spring Collection Promo Vid 

West A Lifestyle Spring Promo from B.L.V.D. filmworks on Vimeo.

West A's Blog: Westalifestyle.com
West A's Store: WALS Clothing
West A's Twitter: @WestALifestyle
Isaac's Twitter: @AirSmoove
Rasaki's Twitter: @YoungSaki

SB: Shoutout to Moruf and the whole Streetwear Couture fam...I'm tryin to get a shirt BRO lol.
Follow him on twitter --> @Moo88
P.S. little fun fact for folks out there Isaac is soon to be apart of an elite group of men which I proudly apart to call myself a member.. he is a Benedict's Man. All I can say is we breed em. BENEDICTS'S UH OH! lol

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Lupe's flow is a Fiasco

Ummm this post is for:
All the realllll Hip Hop Heads who know the art is alive and as beautiful as ever
All the people who haven't turned a radio on for the past 6 yrs
All the people who know Lupe Fiasco needs to be in the discussion with the Best MC's on the globe
All the people who love Hip Hop
ENJOY ^__^



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TO THiNE OWN SELF BE TRUE: PART 2!!! : A SALUTE TO GRACE JONES ViA "VOGUE iTALiA"

Okay Okay...shouts to Sdot for beating me to the Miss Badu post LoL..I consider it an excellent segue for my salute to another woman who truly had no problem with exhibiting her passions and her thoughts/opinions on society's outlook on fashion, art, music, and sexuality. Grace Jones...she needs no explanation. Everyone on the planet should know that she marches to the beat of her own drum, and for that, she will forever be feared, admired, maybe even ridiculed, but always.....respected.

Last week, Italian Vogue created a feature on the icon, describing her as “part feline, part robot”…a perfect emphasis on how well she executed the use of her body to get a point across. This woman was never afraid to literally strip down naked: no masks, no layers of what ‘should be’...in order to grab the world by the balls (can I say that? LoL)…and say, “Here I am. Behold an individual”. Grace Jones was never afraid to be herself. To be TRUE…to herself. Shaved heads, suggestive poses, profanity in that one-of-a kind guttural European accent, full frontal nudity….for no other reason than because she wanted to.

Legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent once said, "Fashions fade, style is eternal."...Grace Jones later said, "I am not Fashion, I am Style."...she is timeless..her imprint on culture will remain forever...her swag, her mystery, her ferocity....it's what makes her such an inspiration. VOQ gives Miss Jones, the original android amazon, a salute.

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On The Spot With That One Letter Guy >>>>'U'

I'm a regular at events held by Penn State University's SOMA Student's Organizing the Multiple Arts. I cant tell you how many times Ive graced the stage with jokes, rhymes, and other public forms of expression. But FINALLY, Ethan, Danny, and the other guys on campus who run the organization have a Podcast Show to go along with their live shows and after hitting the stage with Mr. Brian Walker, they sat down with me and shot the breeze for an exclusive 1-1. Check it out here 1st: Exclusive SOMA Interview & 'Take Off' Live (ft. Brian Walker)

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Be Brave..

Balls to the wall.. take a deep breath and GO!. That was basically what happened according to Ms. Badu in the making of her Window Seat video. I was reading via her twitter and she just went.. got in her car had a camera guy, one take, no crew and went to downtown Houston. The result... an awesome video to an already dope song. Plus a glimpse of what is the legend of Erykah Badu's donkage (sorry Jay Elec lol). This post was much needed. I know I'm late with this stuff but better late then never. There has also been a lot of controversy in the news about the video I mean I'm a firm believer in the adage that "you don't ask for permission you ask for forgiveness" and that's exactly what the bold and lovely Ms. Badu (or is it Mrs. Electronica lol) did. I'm glad she did because the cvideo helps to convey a strangling belief in our society that being different is somehow unacceptable. IT"S NOT! Tis all for now folks. ENJOI!



Follow Erykah on Twitter: @fatbellybella
Follow Jay Electronica: @JayElectronica

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Jam of The Week: Nothing But Us (Curren$y)

I really like this Curren$y dude. I'm kinda tight my man Jason Herdsofthefathers Akoi got to see him in concert but I saw Jay-Z before him, and Wale twice, and NERD twice, and Common, but Im not bragging lol Anyway I was new music browsing as always and stumbled on this gem Nothing But Us by the 'Hot Spitter' himself and its been on repeat ever since. The beat is dope n the rhymes match perfectly! Since leaving Cash Money a few years back hes been doing his thing not to mention gracing XXL's Freshmen cover last year as well as forming a Super Group (yea SUPER indeed) with Jay Electronica & Mos Def. Check it out & get it on your iPod IMMEDIATELY! 



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