Jay-Z Re-Writing the Rules

When the Wall Street Journal does an article on you it’s a big deal. When you’re a self-made hip-hop mogul without a High School Diploma let alone any type of degree, it’s MAJOR. Hats off to Mr. Carter. Read the article at WSJ.

The Suzan LP Release

Japanese girl band (songs are sung in English), The Suzan dropped their first LP on Fool’s Gold Records this week.  The album is called “Golden Week for the Poco Poco Beat” and features 13 tracks of pop-infused, electro/house music with infectious dance beats. Hipsters/Japanese pop enthusiasts rejoice, word to your girlfriend’s fedora and Chuck Taylors. The album is available on iTunes.

Good Will Hunting?

According to some statistics uncovered by Gizmodo there are some 5,000 janitors in the U.S. with PhDs, no that’s not a typo.  The guy who is cleaning up the conference room after your budget meeting may have more education than you. Signs of the times.

Death To Hipsters?

An interesting article from New York Magazine attempting to define a subculture as if it were a rare species of bird on the brink of extinction. The article is so ironic and self-deprecating that you might pull out the vintage flannel and PBR, be careful.

“Sport New Balance Sneakers to avoid a narrow path”

Following the launch of their collaboration with New Balance, Head of Men’s Design at J.Crew Frank Muytjens takes some time to talk about the project and why he ultimately chose the 1400 model. The shoes are available in the J.Crew online store.

Anti-Social

In a recent study by Mashable social media networks are actually making people more social (insert gasp). This may come as a shock to those of you who are quick to blame social media for the decline in face-to-face interaction in today’s society. Did it ever occur to you that maybe people just don’t want to talk to YOU because all you do is complain about social networking technology? Just a thought, not trying to make anyone self-conscious or anti-social of course.

P-Rod: It’s Different on My Mountain

Here is the latest installment of P-Rod’s series with Mountain Dew entitled “It’s Different on My Mountain” P-Rod, once again showing us how he effortlessly blends being a skating prodigy with being an all-around cool guy.

Sebago Nexus Project: Ronnie Fieg x Cultureshoq

The latest offering from Ronnie Fieg and the Nexus Project from Sebago. This time, the release consists of two styles: DT Lug Sole and the DT High. These two were designed by Fieg and online, lifestyle magazine: Cultureshoq. Each boot is limited to 48 pairs and retails for $140 USD at DavidZ (online store and Flagship Store). If you are familiar with any of the Nexus Project’s previous releases, then you know you don’t have much time to get your pair so don’t sleep.

Youtube Play: A Biennial of Creative Video

Earlier this week, at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City 25 hand selected videos were projected on the facade of the structure at the Youtube event: Live from the Guggenheim. This is awesome. Enjoy the sneak peek of videos that were displayed at this intersection of modern design and digital creativity. article via Arch Daily

Lupe Lives

The first single off Lupe’s long awaited, highly speculated, protested album: Lasers. The album is due out March 2011 (we hope). via Highsnobiety.