The latest offering from N.E.R.D.’s new LP “Nothing” are visuals to “Life As A Fish”.  The video depicts literal visual manifestations of Pharell’s vocal landscape describing the ills of a fish in a human’s world. Images of pollution and dry land destruction bring home the issues at hand from oil spills to garbage being thrown into bodies of water that are, in effect, leading to the degradation of not just fish, but the planet at large. Peep the visual montage below and think twice before throwing that next piece of garbage on the ground.

via: OnSmash

Tyler The Creator and the Wolf Gang’s 1st performance in NYC and our family over at Madbury Club has you covered.

http://madburyclub.com/content.php?spread=[MADBURYLIVE]OddFutureNYC

On this date back in 1993, a group hailing from Queens, NY, by the name of “A Tribe Called Quest”, dropped their 3rd project entitled “Midnight Marauders”. 17 Years later, this album has been one of the most, if not THE most, celebrated albums in our Hip Hop culture’s history. The coveted album artwork was one of its kind, designed by ZombArt JK, paying homage to many of the artists and DJ’s who provided inspiration and/or took part in creation of the album as well as issuing 3 different cover frames (Red, Black, and Green; Black being the most rare). Songs such as “Award Tour” and “Oh My God” reached a commercial plateau, while “Electric Relaxation” pushed even further to a television theme song for The Wayans Brothers from 1994 to 1996. Still to this day, many clothing & sneaker brands as well as artists, magazines and websites borrow pieces of the Midnight Marauder legacy to recreate their own rendition that’s also incorporated into their own work. Much respect due.

Here at LTD, we have a pretty well rounded staff when it comes to knowledge and appreciation of music, we’d figure to share our thoughts & memories on where the “Midnight Marauders Tour Guide” took and still take us:

Rob: “This album was very important as it expanded Tribe’s influence to icon status. Following ‘Low End Theory’ which has its own cult following would have been tough enough, but to follow it with another certified classic is crazy.”

Chuch: “OF course i was TWO years old when this came out (hold your comments please) The first time I heard ‘Award Tour’, I was like 11 and its what started me listening to old-school hip hop”

Rey: “A perfect album that will never be dated or become stale, it once sat in my car’s CD player for a good 6 months straight without being replaced, this is truly timeless music. ‘Midnight Marauders’is the intrinsic score to all conscious times “round about midnight”, word to Miles.”

Marcus: “Midnight Marauders” was the soundtrack to my final few hours as a high school student, waiting to hear my name called to solidify myself as a high school graduate. I kept “8 Million Stories” on repeat for as long as I could remember, consequently almost missing my name announced as the ‘Sucka N*gga’ hook flared through my cd player speakers. Front to back - easily one of the best albums ever made.

**Below are original photo proofs for the cover that include Too $hort, Ice-T, Doug E Fresh, Chi-Ali, Sean Combs & Pharoahe Monch. Source: Marisa Pizarro

A Tribe Called Quest ft. Busta Rhymes - “Oh My God”

The LTD fam had the opportunity to attend the unveiling of Levi’s Men’s & Women’s collections for 2011 at the Levi’s Photography Workshop this past Thursday, November 4th, at the Deitch Gallery.  Free alcoholic beverages were provided along with a performance by the British band The Duke Spirit.  Their new washing technique for jeans saves 40.6 litres of water per jean, hence the empty gallons of water displayed above the stage.  In addition to showcasing their new line of clothing, they also had a rental area for vintage cameras where participants were encouraged to print and display their work on the wall adjacent from the rental space.  Great execution and event well done Levi’s, much props.

**All photos taken with the iPhone 4.

10.Deep is gearing up for their 15th Anniversary and they are preparing to make it a memorable celebration. To kick things off, on Nov. 12th the 10.Deep crew will be taking over the top floor of venerable LA streetwear institution, Hall of Fame. The “Pop-Off” shop will feature 10.Deep’s Holiday collection as well as several pieces exclusive to the shop. In addition to the unveiling of new product, the brand will debut its first major mixtape project in over a year. This event will be the first in a series of events as 10.Deep commemorates an influential 15 year run and looks towards adding to its legacy. Live Large.

All of the 356 Porsche Speedsters planned for production already have owners, despite the fact that the model had just been launched at the 2010 Paris (Motor) Show (in October). Even with the high price of EUR 201,682 ($263,667), all the cars have been sold ahead of the original planned dealership launch in December this year. Info via Luxuo.

*I guess when you can blow $250K+ on a car gettin new Jordans before they come out loses its appeal. #kanyeshrug

Public School NYC teams up with Atrium to benefit Housing Works, a healing community for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Attendees who donate a coat will also receive a custom printed “NY LOVES ME” t-shirt and 15% off any purchase made throughout the night. Come out and support/donate!

Our friends at Orisue just dropped part 1 for their Holiday 10 video series. This vid gives you a first look at the collection that drops later this month. Original score by DJ Flict, we’ll be sure to post the rest of the series as they release.

LET’S REDU from Redu on Vimeo.

Redu is a reinvestment in our future. Education informs experience and experience fuels progress, thusly it is paramount to rebuild our struggling public education system if we have any hopes of reaching our full potential as a country. Of course, a problem of this magnitude will not be solved overnight. However, if we push each other to do what we can, the results can be powerful. Jeff Staple and his team at Reed Space are attempting to do just that. Tuesday, November 11th, Reed Space will be opening its doors for a special art exhibit from which the proceeds will go to DonorsChoose.org. The art show will feature works from: Scott Campbell, Jose Parla, Neck Face, Luis Gispert and Lucien Marc-Smith. The Event Information is as follows:

Opening Reception: Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
8pm–11pm
RSVP: letsredu_at_stapledesign_com
@ Reed Space
151 Orchard Street b/w Rivington and Stanton
NYC, NY 10002

Donors Choose is an online charity where patrons can literally choose to donate to individual classrooms at schools which are in need. Jeff Staple is and has been a visible supporter of Donors Choose and they are another example of dedicated individuals who are affecting change with real results.

SF based brand HUF presents the first drop of their Holiday 2010 Collection. Check out the images then head over to the HUF webstore to cop.