Chris Brown - F.A.M.E. (Album Cover & Tracklist)

Due out March 22nd, here's a look at Chris Brown's 'F.A.M.E.' cover art and tracklist. The album is set to feature such new school artists as: Tyga, Wiz Khalifa, and Big Sean. 'F.A.M.E.' will be Brown's fourth LP; you can check out the full tracklist below.

1. Deuces featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall
2. Up 2 You
3. No Bullshit
4. Look At Me Now featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
5. She Ain’t You
6. Say It With Me
7. Yeah 3x
8. Next 2 You featuring Justin Bieber
9. All Back
10. Wet The Bed featuring Ludacris
11. Oh My Love
12. Should’ve Kissed You
13. Beautiful People featuring Benny Benassi

Deluxe Edition:
14. Bomb feat. Wiz Khalifa
15. Love Them Girls featuring Game
16. Paper, Scissors, Rock featuring Big Sean & Timbaland
17. Beg For It

Mike Posner (Feat. Lil Wayne) - Bow Chicka Wow Wow Remix

Ricky Martin (Ft. Wisin & Yandel) - Frio [Live Performance]

U.K's Dotstar aka Lagosbi - Xpensive

Chamillionaire (Feat. Big Krit) - This My World

Travis Barker (Feat. The Clipse) - Come And Get It

Young Jeezy - Hustle Hard [G-Mix]

Snoop Dogg (Feat. Devin The Dude & Kobe Honeycutt) - I Don't Need No B****

Ja Rule - Style On Em (In-Studio Performance)

Diggy Simmons Joins The Freshman Class Of XXL Mag

XXL‘s 2011 freshman class has been revealed for all you hip hop fans. In their coveted 4th annual XXL Freshman Cover issue, they're showcasing the new rappers you may want to sit up and take notice of this year. Read on to see Diggy Simmons and more....
Top left-Bottom right: Lil Twist, CyHi Da Prynce, Big K.R.I.T., Meek Mill, Diggy Simmons, Kendrick Lamar, Yelawolf, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, Lil B, and YG.
Clearly I'm too old for this ish because Diggy's one of 3 names I recognize.  Congrats Dig!

BONUS: In other rap news, Eminem has become the third person to land 1 billion views on Youtube, behind Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. Peep the story here.
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RockersNYC 2011 Spring/Summer “Wild in the Streets” Collection

Carrying with them a unique aesthetic season to season, RockersNYC unveil their latest “Wild in the Streets” collection. Looking back on the signature American approach to streetwear, the looks are a fusion of punk and hip-hop, musical elements that have always factored strongly in the brand. Forthcoming are also collaborations with MHI, Goodwood NYC and Chace Infinite, Fergadelic and Doomsday Graphics.


Photography: Jason Lashever

Vans Vault Authentic Decon LX

Known for taking footwear staples from within the collection, the Vans Vault line reappropriate the Authentic with the release of this season’s Authentic Decon LX. The main selling point of the sneaker is the use of a luxurious calfskin upper in monotone fashion. A contrast stripe on the vulcanized band matches up with the leather’s color. Three subtle and easy to wear styles will be available at Vans Vault dealers.

Nike SB Zoom Paul Rodriguez 2.5

First thoughts is the uncanny resemblance of these Nike SB Zoom Paul Rodriguez 2.5s to the fabled Air Jordan IV Military Blue. With a colorway embodying a striking similarity, the two share that same light-colored upper with a contrasting blue which in the case here is “Blue Ribbon.” The vulcanized style is available now at Caliroots.

Artya Art Piece Liquid Dial

In a Pre-Basel showing, Artya creates an artistic timepiece with a design shown here. The watch’s defining factor is the liquid display which features a free-moving liquid set inside a black PVD casing. In addition to Swiss-made automatic movement, the strap is fabricated from an innovative rubber with a special processed fabric creating a waterproof finish.
Source: TimeZone

Cliché x DVS Andrew Brophy Sneakers

Australian style in the most classic sense of the word – bigger than, more than, other than. Andrew Brophy’s Cliché collab shoe is a straight-up celebration of pop and size with a visual taken straight off the man himself, shared ink found both on his long-limbed self and his pro board. Constructed from a suede upper material, the Cliché features textured cotton laces, flex feel technology and a super lightweight construction for a slim fit with minimal padding. The kicks drop July 25 at finer skate shops and online at DVSshoes.com.

N.HOOLYWOOD x U.S. Keds Jail Hi

Have a look at a brand new design from the N.HOOLYWOOD collaboration with U.S. Keds. This “Jail Hi” sneaker offers a simple, clean-cut silhouette in an off-white colorway with blue and black accents. With a rubber sole and canvas upper, the shoe also features grey suede panels, minimal branding, a heel-to-toe cushioned insole and a cushioned shockproof sole. The “Jail Hi” can be purchased now through I.T and N.HOOLYWOOD locations.
I.T Kingston
Basement
2 Kingston St.
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2881-6102

Photography: Hypebeast

Gourmet The 22 Tall

“The 22 Tall” sneaker from Gourmet incorporates premium natural materials and is made from a soft, grey leather with a contrasting apron and a white, vulcanized rubber sole. The sneaker, which also features a full terry cloth lining, retails for £75 (approx. $121 USD) and is available now from End Clothing.

Nicki Minaj Covers "BLACKBOOK" Magazine + Lil' Kim's New "Carbon Copy" Video

Being one of the biggest music artists in the world now, it's easy to see why people talk about Nicki Minaj.  BLACKBOOK Magazine talks about Nicki in their March "POP" issue while Lil' Kim talks about her in a new diss video.  See Nicki's pics inside and watch Lil' Kim's video for "Carbon Copy." 

Nicki Minaj covers the March issue of BLACKBOOK Magazine in a spread that is bright, colorful and very "pop." 

You have to give it to Nicki for her crossover appeal.  She does take a great photo.

And if you'd like to see the Nicki Minaj visual in the flesh, she's a part of the I AM MUSIC tour will Lil Wayne and Rick Ross.
Upcoming concert dates are:
Mar 16 Providence, Dunkin Donuts
Mar 19 Columbus, Nationwide Arena
Mar 24 Cleveland, Quicken Loans Arena
Apr 2 Detroit, The Palace of Auburn Hills
Apr 6 Orlando, Amway Center
Apr 8 Greensboro, Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Apr 23 Los Angeles, Honda Center
Apr 27 Vancouver, Canada Rogers Arena
Apr 29 Vancouver, Canada Rogers Arena
Jul 8 Washington DC, Verizon Center 

In music videos....

Lil' Kim has released a documentary called "Carbon Copy" and it's described as an expose on "...crazed fans with record deals." As you can imagine, it explains Lil' Kim's first person account of the Lil' Kim/Nicki Minaj beef.
Watch the video above, just in case you need closure for any open-ended questons in your mind.
Photos via BLACKBOOKMAG.com

Rihanna Shakes It Up For Her 23rd Birthday

Rihanna toasted the night away with Barbadian inspired drink and decor for her 23rd birthday over the weekend in L.A.  We've got pics from inside the bash...and her celeb friends like Jay-Z and Beyonce who came out to help the Only Girl party it up...

Rihanna danced it up in this interesting dress that makes you feel like you're at Carnival at her birthday bash.  She and her bestie Melissa and party goers played the Wii and ate Sprinkles cupcakes covered with her hometown Barbados' flag:

And a yummy candy station for the guests to chow down on.

Snoop, Christina Milian, Cee Lo, MJB, and even Ryan Phillipe (who she's rumored to be getting it in with these day) were all there as well.

And even The Carters were there to kick it.  This pic is some kind of priceless...
The Randomness:
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Amber Rose's London Fashion Week Look, Cuddle Photos With Boyfriend Wiz Khalifa

Amber Rose is across the pond hitting up shows at London Fashion Week.  Check out her all black and white cut-out dress ensemble by BodyAMR--plus some snugly pics she snapped with her rapper boo Wiz Khalifa before she left--when you read on...

After walking in the show last year, Amber sat front row at designer designer Amr Ali's show yesterday at Fashion Scout for London Fashion Week last night.
She wore the designer's black mesh overlay body conscious dress with cut out shoulders, black tights, and white booties:

But before you decide if we're loving it, check out these snuggly pics of her and her boo Wiz Khalifa snapped by Fader Magazine (Fader was following the couple around for a few days for a story on Wiz's career):

In-studio lovin'....I guess.  Doesn't seem like her ex Kanye's too impressed by their social media display of affection these days. He tweeted:

Interesting.  Especially since Wiz rapped a line on his newest Cabin Fever mixtape on the "Phone Numbers" track that seemed aimed at 'Ye.  He said "Leave my fu*kin' girl alone."  Shots fired?