Frank The Butcher & Statik Selektah have joined forces on “Concepts: Selektions”. This mixtape is inspired by seminal classic 90’s mixtapes like DJ Doo Wop’s “Live 95″ & Tony Touch’s “50 MCs”. Frank The Butcher worked with Statik on “selecting” some of his most classic beats and revisiting them with new emcees and new lyrics. The tape features veterans like DJ Doo Wop, Dj Clark Kent, Freeway, and Consequence– underground favorites like Detroit’s Black Milk and La Coka Nostra’s Ill Bill– while also featuring lyricists like Curt@!n$, Willie The Kid, Termanology, Maffew Ragazino Sr., Ro Spit — and more– all featured over Statik Selektah production. This right here is the Dope Boy himself, Curt@!n$ “Ready for the Storm”

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When I stepped out of the elevator onto the 8th floor of a building in the heart of Union Square, I was greeted by an eager Chad Muska, who was welcoming everyone into his artistic abode.  His gallery was housed within a penthouse loft, complete with a kitchen that included chips and the finest in guacamole dip. Chad was much more than just a professional skateboarder and musician this particular evening though. He was entertaining the crowd that had formed, managing the music selection, and continuously rushing back and forth between the gallery to the elevator entrance to grant entry to the art enthusiasts.  Artist, socialite, DJ, and doorman all-in-one, all done with a smooth Walt Clyde-esque demeanor. When asked why he was manning the entry button by the elevator he gave an emphatic response, “the dude that was supposed to be my door man for the night called me up not too long ago asking where the gallery was located when I just told him a few hours ago! What the hell?” Enough about the man, take a gander upon the artwork of Chad Muska.

*Photos taken with an iPhone 4

Today, Microsoft and Samsung had a very impressive showing at the currently in progress International CES Conference. The two industry leaders unveiled a product called the SUR40. At first glance it looks like an oversized tablet however, a few seconds of interaction will prove that the 40 inch surface is anything but. The SUR40 with it’s use of next gen Microsoft Surface technology and PixelSense capabilities allow the LCD panels in the device to “see” without the use of cameras. What happens is, when people touch the screen with their hands or place other objects on it, the screen’s sensors recognize exactly what the user is doing/placing on it. Microsoft engineer, Mike Angulo explains the product and gives a demonstration in the video below. Check it out and business consumers look for the SUR40 later on this year in 23 countries including the United States.

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CNN just released this video stating the investigation into Biggie’s murder was “reinvigorated” months ago as a result of new information. Retired Los Angeles Police Detective Russell Poole still believe Suge Knight was behind the murder, as well as Tupac’s. Check it out, hopefully something will come out of this.

via: CNN

Just because LTD couldn’t make it to CES doesn’t mean we’re not going to give you the rundown on the products/brands that impressed us. We will be featuring a diverse range of products each day of the conference and wrapping up with some of our individual favorites on Monday.

We are going to start off with Nike and their latest running watch; Nike+ Sportwatch. The watch combines Nike’s wildly popular Nike+ Community (four million+ members) and Tom Tom’s GPS technology to deliver a high-end but simple user experience and incredibly accurate data processing capabilities. Additionally, the watch is enabled to provide in-run motivational features such as challenges, audible sounds and run reminders.

Some of the technical specifications of the watch include:

• Tap Screen for setting laps and activating backlight

• Run History with data from past runs

• Personal Records including those imported from Nikeplus.com

• Quick Start with optional shoe-based Nike+ Sensor

• Heart Rate Monitor compatibility

(credit: Nike)

Nike+ Sportwatch offers simple connectivity, it plugs into any USB port on a Mac or PC, immediately launches the desktop interface and allows users to transfer the information right to nikeplus.com. The watch is expected to be available stateside and in the U.K on April 1st with a broader global release expected by July.

Image Credit: Nike.com

No, that is not a new Samsung mobile phone. However, you’d be right if you guessed that was the look the company was going for when it designed the RMC30C2. Being one of the world leaders in consumer electronics and product innovation it is no surprise that Samsung would take advantage of increasing trends in integration across our wireless devices. The RMC30C2 doesn’t just change the channel. It actually allows you to wirelessly stream PC, digital camera, cell phone audio and video files using its AllShare™ technology. Additionally, when you want to control apps on your TV (your TV does have apps, doesn’t it?), the remote becomes a full QWERTY keypad. The device is also a bit “Green” as no batteries are needed thanks to a standard power cable. The remote will run you about $300 and you can get your hands on it at the Samsung Marketplace.

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Apple has just unveiled its latest and maybe most influential software update in recent history. The Cupertino company has taken the ease and elegance of the mobile app store that has seen unprecedented success over the years and adapted it for Mac users. The store works in a virtually identical manner to the mobile App Store as you can purchase apps via your iTunes account. The other great thing about it is that no longer do you have to purchase bundles like iWork or iLife if you want specific apps. Programs like Garage Band, iPhoto and Keynote are now offered á la carte starting as low as $14.99. Head over to Apple to download and try it out.

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Volkswagen teamed their Product Specialist Danielle Gumro up with SNL comedian Bill Hader for a “educational series” of videos featuring their new 2011 line up. This video goes over details of the new Jetta. You can see the resto of the series on VW’s YouTube Channel

Now that you’ve seen photo recaps of the night here and here, thanks to Brook Bobbins, check out our video footage from the 2010 LTD x Fool’s Gold Holiday party at Tammany Hall.

Photos courtesy of Culture of Creativity.

Remember in Ferris Bueller’s Day off when Cameron gets talked into taking his father’s classic Ferrari out for a spin then later they try to turn back the odometer and the car goes crashing through the glass wall? Well you can buy that house, don’t worry they fixed the glass, now for a reduced price of $1.65M. That’s nothing for this 4 bedroom/4 bath memorabilia.

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