Goodnight Goodbye: A Beautiful Evening In A Closed Mind from UnkleLuc on Vimeo.

“Through the lights, cameras, and action, glamor glitters and gold” - Nas

Over the past few years the Miami music and arts scenes have truly flourished. The Wynwood Art District area is flush with art galleries that are bustling during the monthly “Art Walk” festivities. It also helps to have a resurgence in creativity every Spring and Winter with Art Basel and the Winter Music Conference. While Miami is known for their established art and music staples such as  Romero Britto, the MSG Cartel, Rick Ross, and DJ Craze, a ‘New Miami’ is surfacing with fresh talent and perspective. We’ve discussed some of the members previously in our “New Found Hype” article.

I want to shift your focus to a duo of directors,Luc “UnkleLuc” Alexandre and Andres “Personal” Antonio, whose moving portrait entitled “Goodnight Goodbye: A Beautiful Evening In A Closed Mind” takes you on “a journey through a dreamers mind.” This abstract video, left open to your imaginative interpretation, has a haunting narrative voice that guides you through the various stages of the subject’s world, accompanied by an apt soundtrack keeps your mind on edge. Watch this video twice. Not for the sake of views, but to attain a clear cognizance and understanding of what you just processed. It is definitely not what you initially thought it to be. Have fun with this rabbit hole, Alice.

Follow the gentlemen behind the art:

twitter.com/​Sydneyisnow
twitter.com/​Unkleluc
twitter.com/​Melveezy

Ever wanted to take advantage of your shiny new iPhone 4’s HD video capabilities without having to go through the hassle of uploading the clips to your computer? Well fret not! Vimeo has recently released a free alternative to Apple’s $5 iMovie application. It allows you to view existing Vimeo videos, of which mobile Safari cannot support, and allows you to shoot, edit, and upload your newly created films. Also, the application gives you options with regards to the quality the video is uploaded, which means you won’t have to settle with the horrible quality of compressed movies

Download the Vimeo application. Go into the world and generate some stories. When you’re finished, send us a tweet @LTDMag to tell us what you think.

The Vimeo iPhone app is here! from Blake Whitman on Vimeo.

The new 2012 C63 AMG Coupe designed by Mercedes-AMG combines distinctive design with a powerful drivetrain and dynamic handling. The new coupe joins the successful C63 AMG Sedan as well as the AMG family of coupes which includes the CLS63 AMG and the CL63AMG. You’ll catch this beauty on the road September of this year, 2011.

Lets not ever forget how dope the Benz optional package gets year after year
Lighting Package ($TBD)

Bi-xenon Headlamps with active curve illumination
Headlamp Cleaning System
Adaptive Highbeam Assist*
Lane Tracking Package ($TBD)

Blind Spot Assist*
Lane Keeping Assist*
Multimedia Package ($TBD)

COMAND System w/ 80GB Hard-Drive Navigation
Enhanced voice control for audio, telephone and navigation
7-inch high-resolution color display
SIRIUS¨ real-time traffic service
In-dash SD memory card reader
In-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer
Gracenote¨ media database
10GB hard-drive with Music Register
Rearview Camera

In the midst of the disaster that occurred on March 11th, Japan is in need of all the support it can get. “A Dance for Japan”, NYC edition, has teamed up with a plethora of DJs in order to raise funds and awareness to aid Japan. There will also be prizes raffled off throughout the course of the night from the likes of Brooklyn Bodega to Mishka. The $10 donation at the door earns you a raffle ticket and the proceeds will be going to The Japan Society for earthquake and tsunami relief.

Tons of controversy surrounding the Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest documentary. The group (Tip & Ali in person and Jarobi on the phone) speaks to MTVs Sway to discuss the issues. Check out all of the segments of the interview below. Hopefully this all gets resolved.

Q-Tip speaks on the email:

On issues with Michael Rappaport:

Rappaport deceived them:

Jarobi speaks on Tip:

Tip and Ali respond to press release:

Tip encourages fans to see the movie:

We hit recently met up with Raekwon during his album release party and performance at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. After the show “Hawaii” sat down with him to talk about what it means to be in the music biz for 18 years, what’s changed, the internet and the cooking of Lil B. Check it out.

I received a box from the crew over at Twelve Bar this weekend. It was packed with some pieces from their Spring 11 line which included some selvage denim, a ill sweater, a hoodie and some tees. I love their tees, always have crazy imagery. If you’re not up, make sure you check them out and get familiar.

Shout to Nick and the crew, It’s All Love!

The Odd Future crew continue their winning (Charlie Sheen Voice) ways with a sick performance at the MTV Woodie Awards. We’re sure they’ll be more on them while out at SXSW.

If you’re down in Austin @ SXSW be sure to check our homie Sickamore’s The Famous Factory showcase on Saturday. He always comes through with a roster of new talent you’re sure to rock out to.

406 Avenue of the Americas.  On the second floor, right above the Bagel Buffet. Sandwiched in between the Natural Market and Qdoba, with Gray’s Papaya a little further down on the corner.  That is where the esteemed Fat Beats record shop once stood in New York City.  Album art is no longer displayed in the window pane and emcees are no longer harassing passers-by next to the front door.  The Fat Beats New York store officially closed shop in September of 2010.

Though it never truly died, with Fat Beats Records still in full effect, a resurrection of sorts occurred on March 5th.  Fat Beats’ warehouse, 110 Bridge St., 3rd floor, opened its doors to the public for its first retail pop-up shop in Brooklyn.  Familiar faces were abound with everyone from the owner Joe Abajian to Bobbito Garcia in attendance.  DJ Evil Dee, DJ Spinna, & Rich Medina held down the tunes while DJ Eclipse managed the hell out of the event, and somehow managed to get more camera time than anyone else.  There was still a missing presence, though.  For Record Store day, please allow for the public to be greeted by the great Percee P at the door.  Joe & Eclipse, you too Stone’s Throw if you’re somehow reading, make this happen!