At a time when life has become too complex, Harley-Davidson answers the call for a minimalist revival with a bike stripped of excess parts leaving just you and the engine. The new Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom with an unconventional look and feel. It’s the latest introduction to Harley-Davidson’s Dark Custom collection of raw and elemental bikes, Forty-Eight pushes the limits on style and performance and is stripped down to what really matters —the same way today’s young generation of freedom-seekers live their lives.

The Forty-Eight may resemble a classic Sportster, but this bike is about as unconventional as it gets. From its “peanut” fuel tank and under-bar mounted mirrors to its slammed stance and fat tires, the Forty-Eight takes motorcycle design as close to the edge as possible.

The Forty-Eight is stripped of saddlebags, allowing no room for storage – aside from what fits in your pockets. The Forty-Eight it won’t break the bank starting at just $10,499 MSRP in Vivid Black. Also offered on silver and orange (see pics below)

XXL mag just dropped the highly anticipated Jim Jones: Ghost of Rich Porter mixtape. The Capo’s latest project features appearances by Gucci Mane, Juelz Santana, Shawty Lo, Maino and Joell Ortiz, among others. It also includes all new, original beats (except for “Harlem Forever,” which finds Jim and Santana rhyming on Drake’s smash single “Forever”), including one song with famed beatsmith The Alchemist. “Anytime I do a mixtape I try to put a different theme to it and I try to give them original beats so it could be [more] powerful,” he told XXL.

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The Motorola i1 is the world’s first push-to-talk Android-powered device, keeping you connected with the sleek look of a touch screen smartphone and the rugged dependability of push-to-talk. The Motorola i1 delivers the rich experience of Android with features including Swype^TM keyboard entry, corporate email, an optimized Web browsing experience with Opera Browser and customizable widgets. Motorola i1’s solid body construction meets Military specifications for protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain.

The i1 will be available beginning of Q2.

Continuing to collaborate with creative visionaries, ABSOLUT Vodka presents this new 15-minute short film featuring Jay-Z. The documentary, titled NY-Z, was directed by Danny Clinch and paints a rare portrait of the global hip-hop icon. With unprecedented access to Jay-Z the days and moments leading up to, and after, his legendary September 11th benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, Danny Clinch gives us an intimate glimpse into Jay-Z: his childhood, his motivation as an artist, his passion for music, and his muse, New York.

Staying up with the NY theme HBOs How to Make it in America gives you a inside look on how some skateboarders “Get By” in the Big Apple. It’s a great video, cinematography is off the hook and it features commentary from Gino Iannucci, Eli Reed, Zered Bassett, Billy Rohan, Jake Johnson, J. Strickland, Jahmal Williams and more.

Thom Browne worked with Supreme this season to produce an exclusive oxford shirt that will be available in three colors. This is a great collaboration bringing together street and high fashion.

Available in-store and online on March 25th and in Japan on March 27th.

Thom Browne was born in 1965 and launched his eponymous men’s wear label in 2001, in New York City. Thom Browne is widely recognized as one of the most influential menswear designers of the past decade.

Check out this video of the Fool’s Gold x Pro Keds Texas Takeover at SWSW in Austin this past weekend. Dante Ross takes you behind the scenes and gets some solid interviews. Rock with DJ A-Trak, Travis Barker and Donnis as they take you on a night of music madness, Texas style.

In celebration of the Sony Ericsson Open Kick Off Party with Mick Boogie and N.E.R.D. (during Winter Music Conference week) Mick Boogie presents Sounds Of Miami Vol 4.: So Ambitious, a dope mix containing all-things-Pharrell. From hard to find Neptunes rarities and remixes to the best N.E.R.D. songs and much more. This is the soundtrack to summer,  whether you’re in Miami or not. Enjoy! Download link and track list below.

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Track Listing:

1. Mick Boogie: Intro

2. NERD: Time For Some Action

3. NERD: She Wants To Move (Native Tongues Mix)

4. NERD: Yeah You

5. Robin Thicke f/ Clipse: Wanna Love You Girl (Mick Boogie Mix)

6. NERD: You Know What

7. Pharrell f/ Kanye West: Us Placers

8. Twista f/ Pharrell: Give It Up

9. Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil (Neptunes Remix)

10. Jay-Z: F*** All Night

11. Usher: You Don’t Have To Call

12. Snoop f/ Pharrell: Beautiful

13. Jay-Z: So Ambitious

14. NERD: Sooner Or Later

15. Clipse: Hello New World

16. Clipse f/ Pharrell: Mr. Me Too

17. Jay-Z: I Ain’t Heard Of That

18. NERD: Don’t Worry About It

19. Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes: For The Nasty

20. Nas: Flyest Angels

21. Common f/ Biggie: Announcement (Mick Boogie Mix)

22. NERD: Jump

23. Pharrell: Frontin’ on Deb (DJ Reset Remix)

24. Pharrell: That Girl (JusSke Remix)

25. Jay-Z: Allure

26. Jay-Z: I Know (Shuko Remix)

27. Kelis: Get Along With You

28. Michael Jackson: Never Can Say Goodbye (Neptunes Remix)

The homie Dante Ross just hit us with this video from SXSW featuring Cool Kids, Travis Barker and DJ A Trak “Jump Down.”

Public School’s Spring 2010 collection is now available in stores online. Ranging from sleek leather jackets to to cool tees, the collection showcases casual items distinguished by the Public School style. Click here for the Public School Spring 2010 online store.