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Sadam Ali Representing the Great Boro of Brooklyn at the Olympics

Big shout to 19 year old Sadam "World Kid" Ali, A 2008 U.S. Olympian. I know this kid from my neighborhood in Canarsie. I seen him training for some years now at the Starrett City boxing gym. He's a great fighter, and he's very fast. I always knew his ethic would take him places. Before making the Olympic team he won the National Golden Gloves two years in a row. I remember him always coming to my father's Pizza shop a couple years ago. He would always update my pops about what was going on in his career. He's a very humble young man. We would dap each other anytime we meet in the area. Check him out in Beijing this Summer. I wish this kid luck, and hopes he brings home a Gold Medal. Whatever happens though he plans on going pro after the Olympics, I know he will also achieve success on that level. Check out the rest here.
-Patrick King

Reflection at Canarsie Pier

I know its been a while since my last post so I took the liberty to update on my Blackberry while I was at the Brooklyn pier in my neighborhood. I was listing to several songs on my iPod from Sade to Scarface. But the song that really touched me, made me close my eyes and kind of lifted my spirt while I was listening to it was "Someday" by Scarface featuring Faith Evans from "The Fix" album. The Neptunes produced the track. The lyrics are so deep I must of played that track back 10 times in a row. I haven't been feeling a 100% lately. That's due to things going on in my life. My crappy paying job is the main factor. The bosses want me to do more for same, and there telling me I should do these things to preserve my job. I may even get laid off. I'm just a pawn in this rat race. I'm at the point where I don't care. I made 4 years of college and don't get compensated for it. I get treated like I don't even have a high school diploma or GED. I got bills and student loans above my head. I could of did something about it a little earlier in the year. But I kind of became stagnant waiting on a promising opportunity. More than 1 shall I say. That was one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Because it had me looking chapped lipped and stupid. I published this for whoever to read this. You may not know me but learn from one of my mistakes. "Don't ever put your eggs in one basket" I didn't have a spectacular summer, didn't really go any where but work everyday. Couldn't afford to. It was so tough I left my car parked up and took the MTA several times to work this summer, just to have some money to eat and still hit broke. I work until after 1am waiting on those trains at that time is not fun. I reached a point in my life where I'm putting my aspirations on the back burner. Reality is Reality. I got to make some changes in my life as a man, and I have already sacrificed certain things to take those measures. I'll make it I'm a survivor.
-Patrick King

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Good Tires gone Bad (2) Videos

These are two excellent videos, that gives the Driver some insightful information on decoding a tires age (Birthdate), and determine if its suitable for your car even as a spare, don't miss this info, it can save your life.
-Patrick King

Picture on how to read your tire.

I Love Ducati's, and don't own one yet

I have been Intrigued by Motorcycles for quite sometime, not just because of the women. The speed, the agility, the handling these are all attributes that have caught my eye, and also inspire me to get my permit. I have been studying the basic manual and I'm about to take some lessons very soon. I'm sorry I let my brother sell my Vanson. It would of been great to ride in. I'll get another one. Now of days the economy is weird. Gas for a Motorcycle is significantly less than a Car and is an efficient way of travel if your on point. I'm not into stunts, I'm into a affordable alternative to my G35 that has the quality of a reliable machine that can get me to a destination safely and fun. I'm not talking about a jap. bike, I want a Ducati 696 Monster, although one of my boss said its not a good look for me due to my body weight vs the bike weight and where it's located. Which he had a point but I got some choices when that bump comes up.
-Patrick King

Uninvited Houseguest, Don't come to my house

I was watching the History Channel a little earlier, and this is probably one of the first modifications I'm going to do when I get my house. Don't mess with my loved ones. You might get trapped.

-Patrick King

Maserati Gran Turismo S Thrills, not Great Adventure (video)

This post is dedicated to all the Car connoisseurs out there. I love sport coupes like the Maserati Gran Turismo S, another favorite of mine is the Aston Martin DB9. I've been looking at that car for some years now. I can see myself in either one of these. Got to get that $$$,$$$ up.
-Patrick King

Black Moon "Buck'em Down" (video) Original Heads

BLACK MOON - Buck'em Down
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Buckshot of Black Moon is one of my favorite MC's of all time. He is the definition of Original Heads. Buck is a cool dude I met him and other BCC members in the studio one day. Also big shout to Steele of Smif-n-Wessun aka Cocoa Brovaz, The Ha brothers and Shucky Duck. This is one of my favorite videos and may just become yours. This is a true Bucktown summertime classic. DUCKDOWN

-Patrick King

Ryan Leslie making Diamond girl (video)

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This is a cool video, Ryan dropping some basic science. Just digest it.
-Patrick King

The Neptunes Pharrell beat manufacturing process and the finished product.

This video has been on the net for a couple of years now. Whenever I watch it feels like the first time. Pharrell is crafting this track from scratch with one of his Star trak artist Natasha Ramos, He was going in, Chad followed up with the Guitar from out of no where. She laced the track with her vocals later on, check it out though its nice.

9th Wonder & Buckshot Go All Out Feat. Charlie Murphy (video)

I'm feeling this song right now "Go All Out (No Doubt)" featuring Carlitta Durand off the Formula album, sounds real good in the car with the Bose. Big Shout to Buckshot, you still got it. Charlie you're a funny dude.

-Patrick King

JAY-Z Real Live Gangster American Gangster remixed by K-DEF

The man that help bring the Lords of the Underground sound to the Golden Age. This time K-Def remixed Jay-Z's American Gangster vocals over his beats. Give it a listen here, it sounds good.

-Patrick King

88 Keys in the building

88 Keys is a dope producer, I feel he's very underrated, he produced a track called "Stay Up" for Kanye West on the Can't tell me nothing mixtape. Check that song out even though its a snippet. Read this interview from Dork magazine about his story.

-Patrick King

Shakey's Record Fair Brooklyn, New York June 17

Read the flyer if you into digging, this is self explanatory.

-Patrick King

Complex Cassie Cover shoot (video)

Big shout out to my good friend Richard "Treats" Dryden Staff writer at Complex. He conducted this interview with Cassie. You can also catch him on the 1 and 2's when he spins in a New York City club or lounge. He got me into DJing when we lived on the same block years ago. He got some skills and that's way before Rane Serato when it was just Technics and milk crates full of vinyl. Check him out.

-Patrick King

The man behind "Flashing Lights" Eric Hudson

New Jersey bred Eric Hudson production skills earned him a spot on Kanye West's Graduation LP. I personally think its one of the best songs on the album. He's only 21, and has some decent production credits under his belt, including John Legend ("P.D.A"), Neyo ("Can We Chill"), Omarion ("Entourage"), Beanie Sigel ("Go Low"), He is also a musician that played the keys, bass and strings on The Game, 50 Cent, and Nas albums. This is definitely some talent to check for on future hits. Check the credits here

-Patrick King

I took the excerpt from another website on how the meeting came about. Courtesy of HHNLive.com

"I was in one studio and he was in another one [close by], and we had an initial respect for each and a good relationship from some of the other joints that I had produced. I heard he was in the other studio so I just went by to say what’s up. You hear Kanye’s in the studio and you’re going to go say something! So we was in the room and he was like, “yo, you got a joint? My album’s closed, but if you can give me that one banger I’ll put it on there if it’s crazy.” So I start wonder, do I got CDs on me? And by the grace of God I had that beat man. He came into the other room and I played it for him. He listened to the beat for about ten seconds man…the beat didn’t even drop totally. He took it, put it in Pro Tools and did the song right then and there...He wrote it right there. He freestyled it and then next I’m hearing he went and put the “flashin’…lights, lights,” he put that on there..."

Eric Hudson on who the "Flashing Lights" beat was originally intended for:

"Yo, I had originally did that beat for Beanie Sigel. To me it could have been an R&B joint or a rap joint, but I had intended for it to be a rap joint."

Heaven underground at The Thing in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

This might be considered a gold mine to any record collecting junkie out there. I definitely will be hitting The Thing up in the next couple of weeks. In addition to some other spots in the tri-state. I'm kind of lost for words (D.I.T.C). The video has enough details for any avid collector to know that there is gems in that tomb and excavation must be done. I'll let everyone know how the experience was. Check out the video and enjoy.

-Patrick King

Basement @ The Thing
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WaleD.A.N.C.E

This is a video for hip-hop heads and sneakerheads alike so today i offer this treat for both aspects of this site enjoy
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Two For Two Tuesdays Engineer Talk (videos)

I stumbled upon these videos last night and figured I'd share these with everyone, anyone aspiring to be a Recording Engineer check this out. Hank Neuberger, talks about some important elements when mixing music and balancing the sounds, experience of about 10,000 hours of Recording which is equivalent to about 10 years. Young Guru talks about the making of American Gangster the album. Keep grinding...

-Patrick King

Ryan Leslie finds the right keys

This dude (Ryan Leslie) is on DJ Green Lantern's show straight improvising on the spot after he finds the right keys.

-Patrick King

New Fitteds designed by Sneakeraddict

its been a while but im back to let you know i got new fitteds for yall  if you get a chance check it out people thx!!!

Wolfpack "Definition" Omar Epps

Omar Epps before the silver-screen, when he was just down with the group. This man has talent, superb acting abilities including First-time Felon which he also produced.

-Patrick King

Wolfpack - Definition (OMAR EPPS GROUP 1995 )
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Kobe Bryant jumps over an Aston Martin

This guy has some serious, reflexes, hops, and hang-time. He reminds me of when I was still very much Athletic and used to jump clean over the hoods of cars on my block for fun. I might do a video for the fun of it one day again. Excellent marketing Kobe. Nike Hyperdunk, I like how they look too.

-Patrick King

Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Car, Kobe Jump Over Aston Martin
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Clueless Stacey Dash, Wow! "Flavor Flav"

Stacey is 42, and looking great...

-Patrick King

Chinese Chicken Broccoli (homemade)

Ever wanted to make Chinese Chicken and Broccoli at home. Well watch this video for the recipe I picked up from Brightcove.tv.com. Its also great for people with diabetes. Basically it gives a great overall idea of the technique used to make this dish.

-Patrick King