Fully Wholly: Because The Kids Don't Play

Bryan Espiritu: This collection of Whollys is based on the loss of innocence. It's based on our neglect for the children around us, and how many of my generations childhood experiences so differ from those of the youth growing up today. I wanted to take the most recognizable children's icons and create awkward, intriguing, and somewhat disturbing juxtapositions to a poem that I wrote to accompany the set.





for more by Bryan Espiritu: http://www.thelegendsleague.com

How many times do I have to say it...

Everyone loves chicken!

You can't blame the man...

Michelle is cool and all but.....hmmm yeah. I love how you can see the French President just undressing her.

DOOOOOOONATE. please. shoes. contest. yes.

We're having our 3rd Shoe Donation event + Sneaker Contest... this time it's an annual event (meaning not again until next summer) and it'll be held at Birdy's at 71st & Keystone. We're looking to raise even more kicks for the needy (and it doesn't matter what kind of shoes, including female types... all of the high heels, pumps, children's shoes, etc will go to the Julian Center downtown for Women & Kids.) Oh yeah, and we're giving away a Simon Mall gift card (FREEEEE MONEEEEEEYY!) to one lucky person that donates kicks.

When: Friday, July 10th (TOMORROW)
Where: Birdy's (71st & Keystone)
What: Shoe Donation event and Sneaker Contest
Who: Class of 93 x Revolver x Old Soul x Heavy Gun x Rachel Simon x all of YOU!
Why: Because Indy needs some cool shit. And we're all good people.

Ken Block Drift Session on Top Gear with James May

DC Shoes co-founder and renown Rally Car Racer Ken Block is featured on Top Gear, showcasing his acquired drifting skills on an airstrip with James May. Block also shows off his most recent Subaru Impreza WRX STi.

THEY CAME FROM...

THEY CAME FROM...by Factor Films

Epic Thriller by Kelly Coats

I found out who the Artist is! Well, the artist found us and she gave us the link to the artwork in motion!




Click on the link to see a cool simulation of what this image looks like when in motion:
CLICK HERE
http://kellycoats.com/art/epic.html

Spaceships & Beamz

Martians,, Jack,, Marz,, Max,, Fresh,,
Creating tunes that'll cause your nose to bleed while simultaneously moving your behind on the dance floor... Can you feel it? Isn't it Electric in Here? Electricity feels the air...

The Martians present
SPACESHIPS & BEAMZ hope you enjoy
download mixtape click here

myspace.com/martianland

HeavyGun Music Spotlight: Willie Isz Georgiavania

I was up in Indy CD and Vinyl the other day looking for some new tunes. I asked the homie Annie if there was anything good out. She told me Khujo Goodie (from Goodie Mob) had a new project under the alias Willie Isz out on Lex Records (the same camp that released DOOM's new album). She said it was dope and very unique. Little did she know, I was sold at the mention of Khujo Goodie. He's my favorite member of the Goodie clan. Anywho, it turns out that there was another person involved with this project, Jneiro Jarel. A producer from Philly who also goes by the alias Dr. Who Dat. Needless to say I ripped the plastic off and listened to the CD right there in the store (yes, you can do that there). I was blown away. This is a dope CD. I highly recommend you buy this album. HeavyGun APPROVED!

Download Willie Isz -Georgiavania (the song not the album!)

If your in Indy go to Indy Cd & Vinyl and cop that Willie Isz!!!

All my worldwide people go here!

Typo Shirts By Tomek Koszyk

t-shirts by Tomek Koszyk pays homage to the typographic work of Adrian Frutiger, Herb Lubalin, Max Miedinger and Ludovico degli Arrighi.

I NEED THIS TEE! THIS IS MY MOST FAV TYPEFACE EVER!!!

Funny!

Uhh how can Tracy Morgan not be funny!




David Greer...Blankman!
I will say choclate news was....boo boo!
But Blankman!


Mike Epps is just a funny mofo!THe rest of the list is pretty spot on. Well, in Soul Plan when Snoop and Godfry had their little exchange in the cockpit that was funny.

Tyler Perry?!?!?! Never got why he is funny or anything. I wish he could go back to being a bum

you can get with both right??? Let's do it!

TUESDAYS NIGHTS.

Ninja Gaiden

Ninja Gaiden - TOO//MANY//MISTAKES//YET//PARTY//MIXTAPE (Mediafire)

Friendy Fires - I'm good I'm gone (lykke li cover)
Douster - For weirdos only (momma's boy remix)
Solo - Congoloid (minimow remix)
Reso - If ya can't beat em (original mix)
Dre Skull + Sizzla - Gone too far (buraka som sistema remix)
Rye Rye - Bang feat M.I.A. (WYF I asked for a kuduro remix by Buraka Som Sistema)
Crookers - Para de Gracinha (Sticky K remix)
Steve Angello frat. Robin S - Show me love (Afrojack Remix)
Alex Roots - Fake (A1 Bassline remix)
Michael Jackson - Bad (Mowgli is Bad Remix)
Mini Viva - Left my heart in tokyo (Acid Girls remix)
AC Slater - Party Like Us (Udachi remix)
Claire Hux - Holy ghost in the club (Bird Petersen remix)
Franz Ferdinand - No you girls (Zodiac remix)
Bassement Jaxx - Teardrops (Treasure Fingers Filter disco edit)
Mr. Oizo - Gay dentist
Rye Rye - Bang feat M.I.A. (Chuck Wild remix)

found at: mexicanflamboyant.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/mexicanflamboyant

Top 10 Most Un-Funny Black Comedians

10. David Alan Grier

J: This man knows how to network. Jokes. Boo-Boo!

G: No No No maaaaan… That “Chocolate News” show was uber lame- UBER lame! Dave Chapelle’s funny sprit was rolling in it’s grave but this dude was funny as hell on, “In Living Color” and I know that was 40 years ago but still.

J: Dude has an awesome manager.
9. Tracy Morgan


G:ok he’s some timey so he’s number 10. The dumb act doesn’t always work

J: Never even cracked a smile at his jokes.

8. Cedric the Entertainer


G: Might be funny to 52 year olds, I don’t know who really thinks he’s funny. I bet he’s a charming guy though…

J: I like Cedric. He was great on (gasp!) Comic View. I don't support this pick.

7. Mike Epps


G: Sorry Naptown this dude has never even made me crack a smile. His latest work in The Hang Over says it all- he’s just an, “Insert Black Dude that talks a lot “ actor.

J: Epps is a funny dude. He’s Naptown thru and thru. That’s why Grey don’t feel em. I actually saw this guy in person. He owned the whole room. Genuinely very funny.

G: whatever… I’m Naptown thru and thru. If I’m not, Btam is and I love BTAM!

J: BTAM is not a comedian. I don't support this pick. Mike is funny!

6. DL Hughley


G: Wow… nice guy I’m sure, just not really smart enough to pull off the comedy he tries too and not stupid enough to pull off what Tracy Morgan does. He is observant but he doesn’t translate that in to jokes well.

J: Okay his sitcom was trash. And his news show is boring. But when DL gets on that ignint ish. He’s funny as HELL! I don’t agree with G on this pick.

5. Snoop


G: Sorry just being high and famous doesn’t make you funny- just stick to music and tell that to red and meth, oh wait- they got the memo.

J: Yeah, I think he gets a funny pass for being cool as hell. That’s it.

4. Anthony Anderson


G: Sorry just being fat is not funny in 2009 and hasn’t been since the 90’s I like him better in his serious roles.

J: Ditto.

3. Godfrey


G: Sorry just having crazy hair doesn’t make you funny in 2009 and hasn’t since the 80’s. This dude is the prime example of the, “Insert Black Dude that talks a lot “ actor. He is the black Jimmy Fallon, he’s the only person that laughs at his jokes.

J: Yeah this dude just looks funny. I never laughed at anything he’s ever done. Especially his fake Jamaican act. LAME!

2. Wanda Sykes


G: Sorry just because you’re loud doesn’t make you funny. How is this lady in showbiz? Was she a writer or something?

J: I think people think if your voice is funny you must be funny. I don’t get it.


01. Tyler Perry aka Sambo 2009


G: no comment. no need.

J: Grey and I were at a birthday party inebriated out of our minds and somebody decided to throw one of his plays in the VCR. I almost killed myself. WACK!!!!

G: Whole room got sad. No Laughs.

J: NONE from us! The rest of the room was crackin up.

Mickey Factz - Who's Hotter

New heat from one of my new favorites, Mickey Factz drops a new banger. The beat is dope, real rock starish. Why are you still reading this. Download it man!

Mickey Factz - Who's Hotter?

can't stop feeling / franz ferdinand

Top Ten Overated Leading Ladies

Hollywood’s A list = My F list
Why are you trying so hard to make me think these Women are hot? Here is my list of basic everyday looking, uber average (really not even cute) ladies that Hollywood tries to sell me on by slapping a boob job on, a tan/ton of make-up and hours of photo editing.


10. God they try to make her hot! She’s cute but that’s it. Not all they try to make her out to be. Oh, and they really hook her up in print its ridicules.


9. The lady on X files looks better than her. Luckily she has only been in like 4 movies


8. She’s on the list cause she usually plays her role but, Mary Jane (spiderman) please…


7. She’s just uber regular- snoring…


6. Why is she one of the highest paid actresses? Can she act? the answer is no. Is she beautiful? Still no.


5. Ok another one that usually plays her role. But why do people like her again? was that character really that identifiable?


4. wheew… Now we are getting into the uber uglies (fun) she F’d up Batman for me. straight up why her- wait is her father famous? I would have rather seen them slap a wig on her brother and thrown him in a dress.



3. Man… No comment. I should not have to say a word about this sleaze.


2. She looks like an old witch! Never been hot, maybe in another country where the women wear veils over their faces.


1. What that Fuck man- How can she can hold down her “own” movie- leading lady! Like they said on Family Guy quirky, unattractive co-star, awkward- best buddy to the leading lady at best.

Amazing Man!

This was taken at MJ's rehersal for his tour in July 2009.

Superprince

Here's a brief description:

After hibernating through another cold Philadelphia winter, Superprince has awakened once again for a summer of block parties, drives to the Jersey shore & waking up in strange places. Good times lie ahead, but first we must take the proper precautions to make the summer of 09 legendary. You may need to get your bike tuned up. You may be on the market for a sexy new bathing suit. You may need another part-time job to support your iced coffee habit. You may just need an air conditioner. Superprince can't help you with any of this. Superprince has however spent his winter distilling the perfect blend of upbeat summer songs for barbeques, beach trips, "fun", etc. Follow the download link below to prepare yourself for impending summer joy.

Zip folder of the mix broken into tracks with cover art:
http://www.zshare.net/download/6190475384b8ee4e/

www.myspace.com/djshawnryan

01. New Sins - Feelings Have Changed
02. Friendly Fires - Paris (Aeroplane Remix)
03. Shinichi Osawa - Star Guitar (Patrick Alavi Remix)
04. Zoot Woman - Automatic
05. Cut Copy - Far Away (Hercules & Love Affair Remix)
06. Erland Oye - Lullaby / A Place In My Heart (Acapella)
07. Maps - To The Sky (Loving Hand Remix)
08. Junior Boys - Bits & Pieces
09. Lykke Li - Let It Fall
10. Chromatics - Running Up That Hill
11. Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (Ashley Beedle Edit)
12. Chromeo - 100% (Treasure Fingers Remix)
13. Charlie - Spacer Women
14. Sebastien Tellier - Kilometer (A-Trak Remix)
15. RFTW - Oh Shelia (DJ Apt One Remix)
16. Foals - Olympic Airways (Supermayer Remix)
17. Juan Maclean - One Day
18. Andreas Tilliander - Caught in a Riot (feat. New Moscow)
19. Roy Davis Jr. feat. Erin Martin - I Have a Vision
20. Beirut - Nantes (Fredo & Thang Gameplay Edit)
21. Dubtribe Sound System - Do It Now
22. Terence Trent D'arby - Love Lockdown (Cousin Cole Remix)
23. DJ Tamiel - Body
24. Little Boots - Stuck On Repeat (Alexander Robotnick Remix)
25. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite (Jori Hulkkonen Remix)
26. The Hours - See The Light (Calvin Harris Remix)
27. Appaloosa - The Day (We Fell In Love) (Todd Edwards Liturgical Mix)
28. Tiga - Love Don't Dance Here Anymore

Totally Pop'd Birth Day Party

With Cool Hand Lex and special guest metroGnome and 812
Mention this Flyer or Bob G Barker and get in for $5

All Work No PLAY

Play More notebook Designed by Trapped in Suburbia.



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LRG SUV?

Strategic Branding: LRG (Lifted Research Group) Clothing Company

LRG clothing, based out of California, is a creative lifestyle company. Aiming to

bridge the gap between skate and hip-hop cultures, they position themselves as a support group for underground, independent culture. There slogan “underground inventive, over ground effective” represents the roots of the company.

“The Spot” is designed as a lifestyle support vehicle (LSV), aiming to further bridge the gap between the two cultures, as well as connect people in both physical and digital realms.

Dirty Projectors

"Stillness is the Move"

This is a new type of sound I can really feel! am I late on this??? that beat is so dope! and her voice is nice too especially when she harmonizes.

I must admit I don't like the break down- sounds really cheesy
ps I love strings... I'm a sucker for those.

www.myspace.com/dirtyprojectors

HeavyGun Interviews: CunninLynguists

HG: How would you describe your group to a person who has never heard the CunninLynguists

Deacon: You've never heard of us because Americans think our name is crap. A combination of the words "cunning" and "linguists" that plays off the word "cunnilingus" and honestly 90% of the English speaking population in America is unfamiliar with all three of those words. [laughs] Our music is dope though. Authentic Hip-Hop for the soul. Rap for music lovers.

Kno: Yeah, at this point our name has been in every major music magazine and blog you'd want to read since forever. If you are a hip-hop fan and haven't "heard of" us, you are probably ignoring us on purpose. Probably because of our name. [laughs].

HG: You guys have worked with countless artists on both sides of the Hip-Hop spectrum. Is that easy?

Deacon: The same way some people claim they "don't see race" we don’t see a "Hip-Hop spectrum". Society applies labels to artists that we choose to work with, not us. We're just open to work with artists we respect, regardless of the category you've been placed in. Willie Nelson to Willie D. Bobby McFerrin to Bobby Ray. We'll work with anybody that's dope and cool enough to work with an indie hip hop group with a terrible name. [laughs]

Kno: Yeah, I disagree that there is a "hip-hop spectrum" in 2009, and if there is it definitely has more than 2 sides. The talent pool and number of opportunities for hip-hop artists has gotten so small all you really have left is dope artists and wack artists. The idea of "underground" rap is dead. Slug sells more records than Slim Thug so people's 2002 definition is just played out and disingenuous at this point.

HG: What would you say is your definitive song. (Each member pick one. Explain.)

Deacon: A loud minority of our fans seem to think it's "Lynguistics", which isn't even an actual song. Its an album intro. It's just a 2 bar loop with one rapped verse and no hook. I guess it would only make sense that we were instantly defined by the first track on our first album. The song that I think best describes who we are is probably "Nothing to Give". It's dark, raw and unapologetically hip hop, yet still infused with the soul, singing and melody that makes CL who we are.

Kno: Yeah, if you think "Lynguistics" is our best song your taste sucks. Considering the amount of work and artisanship we've put into our subsequent releases, I take it as a slap in the face, personally. [laughs] But "hip-hop heads" love talking about how they "like your old shit better". It makes them feel special for some reason to have known about you longer than anyone else.

HG: People may not be familiar with the Lexington Hip-Hop scene or the Kentucky Hip-Hop scene for that matter. What were some local artists that you looked up to when you were coming up? What artist do you think are "on deck"?

Deacon: There's a collective of artists known as Madd Militia that's been doing this since before I even started rapping. They were the first local rap assembly that made me actually believe that I could gain an audience making music. Sheisty Khrist, that rhymes on "Gun" from Dirty Acres, is a product of Madd Militia. Natti came up under his wing. Rob Jackson is another Kentucky MC that paved the way and gave others the drive to make music. There's a couple different rap duos that have my ear right now in KY. Kae State and Scoupe, plus, Young L.O.R.D. and Studio. Both duos are heavily produced by a cat named Spayde. They make incredible music.

HG: A lot of artists find it easier to find notoriety or a fan base outside of their hometown. Was this the case for the CunninLynguists or were you accepted locally from the getty-go?

Deacon: In the beginning we didn't have a "hometown". Kno was from Georgia, I was from Kentucky. With members that hailed from different places it was hard to even concentrate on a "hometown" crowd. As we gained momentum, made a line-up change with the addition of Natti, and settled in KY around 2003-2004, Kentucky began to really rally behind us and support our music. Those who knew of us, supported from the get-go, but we never had really made an honest effort to ever have "local support" until we were already 3 albums deep. Now we can draw great in Lexington or Atlanta, but that came with time.

HG: Is there any place you would want to do a show that you haven't been to yet?

Deacon: Hawaii or Japan.

Kno: Those two, and Australia.

HG: Where has been the best place to do a show so far?

Deacon: It's hard to say "best”. We have some very supportive fans in the oddest locations. We've had superb shows in Alaska, Seattle, Los Angeles, Colorado, Boston, Switzerland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, etc. I love them all too much to try to name a favorite.

Kno: My favorite is wherever we have fan support and an energetic crowd.



HG: When is Strange Journey Vol. 1 dropping and what can fans expect?

Deacon: It's already been released digitally, but the actual street date is July 14th. The fans can expect the unexpected as always. SJV1 continues in the tradition of our Sloppy Seconds series, except we made more effort to create a cohesive project. Sloppy Seconds Volumes 1 and 2 were just a random collection of songs that really didn't have any type of concept or flow. With Strange Journey Volume 1 and 2 we're seeking to bring the listener into what makes us special. How we came to meet these people that come from all over the "Hip-Hop Spectrum" as you put it. We've never had co-signs or industry support. It's all been blood, sweat and tears over here.

HG: What's in your tapedeck? Or. What's on your turntables? (not your IPod or CD player.)

Kno: *looks at turntable* Steve Kuhn.

HG: Any living artist. What's the CunninLynguists dream collabo? What's stopping it from going down?

Deacon: A track featuring Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur with Michael Jackson on the hook. Lazarus was the last person I know of that officially made it into and heaven and came back though, so I don't think we can knock out those vocals anytime soon. Aside from that...umm, we realistically have already had dream collabo's in our minds. I'd love to hear Jay-Z over a Kno beat that wasn't a remix. I'd like to hear Jay after he sat down and WROTE to a Kno beat. I know he claims to not write, but that's my dream.

Buy Strange Journey Vol.1 on ITunes

"Don't Leave (When The Winter Comes)" ft. Slug of Atmosphere

http://www.myspace.com/cunninlynguists