"...And a haaappy Hooolidaay"

Short post for today folks just wanted to try out iPod touch. (which I'm sending this post from right now.. They got apps for EVERYTHING!). Hope everyone has an awesome Christmas and a prosperous New Year because Visions definitely will! Later for now. ENJOI!



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I reaaaaaally like sayin "Yo What the F*ck is a Jay Electronica!!"

 If you don't know the man this post is based on I wouldn't be surprised. Jay Electronica isn't heavily mainstream nor is he overly saturated *cough*(Drake). He is probably the most heavily cosigned lyricist/producer that isn't named Kanye West. He has, like a ghost, come in without being seen and haunted the game with his deathly ill lyrics and eerily melodic beats. And Jay Electronica is still probably the most underrated new MCs in Hip Hop today. Another credit to his name is his diversity. He has rapped on songs with Mos Def and produced tracks for Diddy. I could go on for days about how refreshing it is to see a rapper to caliber of Jay Electronica. He is the new class of underground excellence in the footsteps of Common, Little Brother, Mos, and Talib Kweli. The amazing thing about it is that is only half his talent. His has produced for Diddy's most recent work and for Nas. His style of production is a more vintage style. With the use of movies scores and unorthodox beats (sometimes without percussion). He is on the come up and he is easily one of the best rappers out. He is also guy who seems to be on his grind and just so happens he is married to Erykah Badu... enough said. ENJOI!

His Single: Exhibit C <----Listen
Exhibit C <----Support his music!
His Mixtape: What the F*ck Is A Jay Electronica
His Twitter: @JayElectronica

BONUS:

My Review of him


Sidebar: I would like to give a shout out to The Hood Nerd for inspiring this post with his posting of these 2 tracks

Holiday - Jay Electronic & Mos Def
Reflection Eternal - (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) feat. Jay Electronica, J. Cole, and Mos Def

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YEEEEEEEEZY!!!

So anyone that knows me knows that I'm a major Kanye West Fan (Now you guys know!) and so when it comes to hearing new stuff from the man I am all ears. So it seems Ye was at a Kid Cudi and Big Sean performance and did a little speakin and even dropped a new verse which I've already started quoting on twitter lol.. but anyway it's pretty sick and he even brings out Amber for a quick second. so take a listen folks. Here are a couple versions for you folks to listen to (and get some different angles lol). ENJOI!

Angle uno(In the audience)


Angle dos(From back stage)


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(Artist Spotlight): Meet Moruf (aka Moo, Na I ain't talkin a cow)

"I was known as black boy with the hot flow, niggas had tims but momma never copped those, mountain gear boots, no levis Paco, jeans I was sportin hand me downs, niggas never liked me all a sudden wanna hear now, why? cuz I'm buzzing like a Bee Hive, wack ass dudes waiting for tee time". Lyrics from the song "Free Dreams" original track on the Garden State of Mind from Moruf 'Moo' Adewunmi. He is also the subject of today's post. In the short time I have come to know Moo he has really grown on me as guy of influence and substance (Definitely looked to him for help when making this blog). Has a dope blog (Streetwear Couture), up and coming label (French Exit), motivated artist, and he is a budding Lyricist. Reminiscent of the old school, Moo's subject matter, style, and demeanor is very funky and vintage. He won't spit you lyrics where he is talking about guns, drugs, and hoes but you will hear him make reference to being from Irvington, NJ or the the fact that he is Nigerian. You more than likely won't catch him without a Supreme fitted and something from The Hundreds. He is a guy trying to blaze his own path and not worried about the in-crowd or being like anyone which is a bit refreshing with all these other "hipsters" around. I had the opportunity to get familiar with his music and it just presents more of the same. Originality, audacity, and Funk. He does the Golden Era of Hip hop proud and doesn't pretend to be anyone he isn't. A Proud Nigerian who may be the best rapper of that country since Wale. I haven't had the chance to assess his full catalog or him on a full lenght mixtape or album but when I do I expect nothing less.  Always looking to plug others on the come up he had me shout out clothing lines  West A. Lifestyle, ASO Clothing, and Fan Base. Also got to show love to his team Jersey Klan, which he says is "Da team...turnin gideas 2 reality open minded positive energy movement". Other stuff Moo throws his stamp of approval behind are the blog The World is Us and Complex Mag (which he draw a lot of inspiration from on his blog). Enough with the shameless plugs... all in all dude is pretty sick on the mic so check him out. If I'm wrong....wait I'm never wrong! ENJOI!

Moo's Music: Garden State of Mind: The Prelude
Moo's Blog: Streetwear Couture
Moo's Twitter: @Moo88
Moo's label/production: French Exit Media

Bonus!
Check my review of Moo's Garden State of Mind: The Prelude:




Here is some more stuff for you guys to checkout

Heart Gallery (Last sunday of every month)

HGIV - Nov. 29th from heart gallery on Vimeo.

Extra Bonus: 2 Man Cypher feat. Moo and David Rush

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Puttin a face to the name

For the those of you who have visited and are regulars on our blog we thank you. But you may not have a face to put to the name Visions of Quest (Follow us lol -shameless plug). Unless you actually know you may only have the small pictures to you right to go by. I wanted to give folks the chance to see who we are and see how much fun Visions has while doing what we love. Short post for today but ENJOI!

 

 

 

Our night in the city

SdotBell (Oh Wait... THATS ME lol)

The Magic man Hudini

The MC - The African - THE 'U'

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'A Piece of Peace' (The 'U' with Chris Curtis on Piano Live @ Penn State Uiversity's SOMA Open Mic)

Sidebar- This will be on 'U' Jersey Vol 3 (2010) over J Dilla's 'Dime Piece' & This was literally composed on the spot by a very talented White guy & very creative Black guy

The 'U'

Road to Success...

Howdy folks (Don't Judge me!) today's post is about two guys I feel like are going to take the fashion world by storm through their style, savvy, and awesome quality of products. The two young men I'm talking about are Tobi Babajide and Jason Akoi who make up the Herds Of The Fathers brand. Tobi who I met in college and Jason who I have known since our freshman year of High school are now well  into starting their adult lives. They are doing their best at trying to follow their dreams and are blazing the path to do so with with some of the craziest quality of products that I've ever seen. These are two guys in college trying to make a name for themselves and they are doing a pretty good job of it (I mean we're doin a post on them lol..I kid). Every time I speak to them or check up on the blog they are doing some kind of work to advance their brand and trying to get their name out to prepare for the ever approaching launch. I have been a fan ever since I got that first message with a link saying they were starting the brand. Its awesome to see all the moves they made and watch all their work come to fruition. I've watched where they started and where they are now and I'm pretty sure they are going to have endless success. They will be bringing you the best and premium quality in leather book bags, duffel bag, wallets, coin purses, scarves, and moccasins. I've already gotten a look at their duffel bag and its definitely on my Christmas list. No word on the official release date but look out for them late December 2009/Early January 2010. I've given these guys enough promo. Now I'll put faces to the names and visuals to their dreams. ENJOI!

Their Site: Herds Of The Fathers

Their Logo

Follow Jason On Twitter: @HERDS_FATHERS

Jason ^

Follow Tobi on Twitter: @Tobi_Herds

Tobi^

The Product:

 

 

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I'M SO JERSEY THE MIXTAPE

You saw the review and now its finally here the I'm So Jersey Vol. 1 mixtape for download and guess what.... ITS ALL FREE! Featuring some of the premier Jersey artist -- FEATURING H-MONEY, CHAD PIFF, 151 FEVA GANG, YOUNG JERZ, KASH ADDICTZ, SERIOUS JONES, DRIFT, CHYNK SHOWTYME, B SMITH, CHOPS, RIQUE, ATM, ABS, BILL ROADZ AND MORE!! I could blab on and brag for these guys but I'll let you guys decide...ENJOI!

LINK: I'M SO JERSEY MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD

Follow all these guys on twitter: H-MONEY, Arsonal da Rebel, Young Jerz, 151 Feva Gang, Rotimi, Denaro Da Don, Serius Jones, Chad PIFF, Kherk Cobain, Wyld Stylaz, 2 Dee, Haze, B Smith, Mikee Mula

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I Believe I Can FLY!

Whats goin on folks.. Its December 1st can you believe it!(feels like the year flew by) It is the end of the year, the midst of the holiday season and it is also the continuation of a countdown that has been goin on for about 4 months for me. in 23 days on 12/24/2009 one of the most sought after pair of kicks will be re-released for the first time in almost 9 years. I'm talking about Jordan XI Space Jams! These sneakers are probably the most beautiful pair of kicks I've ever seen (next to the Hare VIIs Carmine VIs, and Grape Vs lol) and I will be doing everything in my power to attain a pair on the 24th of December. They are any Sneakerheads dream kicks and also one of the most sought after kicks EVER! Actually a DS(deadstock) pair from the Orginal 1996 release (only 5 pairs) went for $11,000+...(YES THATS 3 zeros!)  Any legitimate Sneakerhead (me being one of them) will be going to or has already copped a pair.. In about 12 days I going to post them as my profile pic on my facebook and buckling down on exams(and clear my schedule) so I can mentally prepare myself for the utter pandemonium that is going to commence when these sneakers are released on that day. I was actually plotting to buy 2 pairs but money's tight and you know we are in a recession so one pair will have to do. But for now its just marking my calender and counting the hours until they release... So Ill leave you folks with these picks and oogle over them as I do EVERY single day. Later for now... ENJOI!(Pics courtesy of Marqueesole.com and Kicksonfire.com)

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