Lupe Freestyle @ UIC

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C'Mon Son #26

Otis Live @ 2011 VMAs

Red State Red Band Trailer

Oh I'm definitely watching this one.

Attack the Block Red-Band Trailer

Damn, I had a chance to catch a screening of this a little while back and I missed it; kinda kicking myself over it now...looks like more Edgar Wright good-ness though.

Doctor Who: Series 6, Episodes 8-13 Trailer

Friends with Benefits Red Band Trailer

Had tickets to a screening of this flick, and it really won me over...everyone has to go check it out when it releases on July 22nd.

Pinball Machine Skate Park

There have been some pretty outrageous skate parks built over the last decade as skateboarding has made the leap from hoodlum pastime to legitimized sport. This Mountain Dew-sponsored Pinball Machine Skate Park in New Zealand, however, may be the most outlandish to date. Built in only 17 days for an upcoming competition, this park cost almost $500,000 to create and will remain open for only 3 weeks once the contest is over. A true replica of a pinball machine down to the lights, sounds and launcher at the beginning, this park is a dream come true for anyone who has ever been a teenage skater.

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Stussy x Marvel T-shirt Series 2

It's collaborations like this that really speak to me; take a little bit of comics, add in an OG streetwear brand and well-known street artists, and viola...instant cool.

The Stussy x Marvel Series 2 Tees (Special Edition Artist Series) is now available now. The series features artwork by the likes of international artists such as James Jarvis (Thing), David Shrigley (Incredible Hulk), Todd James (She Hulk), Noah Butkus (Dr. Strange), Will Sweeney (Eternity), John K. (Crystal & Johnny Storm), Bill Plympton (Mystique), Gary Panter (Thor) and Mr. Cartoon (Spiderman). The team asked to interpret their favorite Marvel characters in their signature styles.

Each order will include a limited edition pack of Stussy x Marvel trading cards, while supplies last. So get in quick. Available through Stussy online.

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Spacewalker Junior Lamp

Perhaps movies like Independence Day have made us a bit fearful of what extraterrestrial life might bring to our planet. The little buggers are always shown blasting ray-guns at our historic landmarks instead of, say, coming in peace with a few cold ones. We can tell you this, if some little guy wandered into our place and illuminated our home office with his head glowing like E.T.’s finger, we’d want him to stick around for a while for utilitarian purposes. Spacewalker Junior is the brainchild of Constantin Wotmann and looks like a glowing, stable bobblehead. Use it to light up a shelf or as a floor lamp in any room of your bachelor pad (we assume wives and live-in girlfriends will need a little convincing on the alien light fixture). As long as it doesn’t come to life while we sleep and destroy the Lincoln Memorial we’re cool.


Check it out here for $236

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Asher Roth & Nottz "Enforce The Law"

For the latest visual installment from their Rawth EP, Asher Roth and Nottz decided to reinterpret the popular 2001 movie Training Day. In the video, Nottz portrays Denzel Washington's famed character, Detective Alonso Harris, and Roth plays Ethan Hawke's role as his rookie sidekick. As the gun toting, drug smoking, crime fighting duo hit the streets to reenact a few key scenes from the film, they recite their appropriately titled song "Enforce The Law" from inside their undercover cop car. Check out the clip above!

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Odd Future x Pharrell @ Coachella

Until now only low quality impressions from Odd Future's stage clash with Pharrell Williams has been available. Filling that void, Karmaloop now brings forth some clearer footage of this epic get-together. Watch above.

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Mr. Bathing Ape S/S 2011 | Inventory Editorial

Inventory showcases the Mr. Bathing Ape collection for Spring/Summer 2011 with this editorial shot by photographer Neil Bedford and styled by Craig Ford. Highlighting the label’s tailored suiting, the selected pieces include single-breasted, two-button jackets with dart detailing and a selection of neckties that feature the brand’s signature camouflage and ape motifs.



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The WVIL Concept Camera

The WVIL Concept Camera is the creative vision of award-winning design team Artefact. While touchscreen monitors are quickly becoming a common sight within the world of digital cameras, WVIL, which stands for Wireless Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens, offers a further dimension to the concept of digital photography. Full in-body image editing together with sharing options make the WVIL a true social media powerhouse for photography with greater image quality relative to the current trend in mobile phone photography. Let’s hope Artefact are foreshadowing the future with the WVIL.

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Doctor Who: Series 6, Episode 1 Prequel

Donald Glover on Late Night

Two clips of Mr. Donald Glover on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
One more clip when you...

RogueVixens.com launching April 8th!!

Make sure you spread the word and share this image...anyone with a QR reader MUST scan this...lol

Childish Gambino "Break (AOTL)

Some new Childish Gambino for y'all; this time it's a variation on Kanye's "All of the Lights". Personally, I think it's pretty dope...take a listen and judge for yourselves.

Bugatti 16C Galibier

Once existing only in concept form, Bugatti’s 16C Galibier is set to officially hit the production line. The four-door sedan will feature another high-powered engine with rumors including the W16 with 1,000 hp, or a more scaled-back 800 hp which utilizes only two turbochargers. The price of speed and comfort will set potential buyers back $1.4 USD million.

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The Hangover II Trailer

Captain America: The First Avenger Trailer

Marvel Studios seems to be going all out on their film franchises ever since Iron Man a few years back...hopefully this one will deliver.

A.P.C. East London Store Opening

Continuing the brand’s retail hot streak, A.P.C. announce the opening of yet another flagship store, this time situated in East London. As with other shops, the space will play home base to the A.P.C. brand, offering collection for both men and womens along with other special goodies. For those in town, be sure to stop by!

A.P.C.
5a Redchurch St.
London
E2 7DJ

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Supreme Japan Benefit T-Shirt

Supreme does its part to aid the victims of the recent Japan tsunami disaster with its own benefit T-shirt. The design follows Supreme’s iconic box logo scheme with a rising sun backdrop and special message on the backside reading “Japan Earthquake Relief, March 2011, United We Stand.” The shirt will go on sale April 8 through both U.S. stores and online, while Japan will see a release on April 9, 2011. 100% of all the proceeds from the sales of the T-shirt will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

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The History of American Graffiti

If we grew up hundreds of years ago we probably wouldn’t think of an overpass as a canvas for a piece of art. (In part because there were no overpasses.) However for as long as we can remember, we’ve liked our art like we’ve liked a lot of things in our lives – with a hint of danger and illegality – so we’ve long been fans of what we’ve dubbed The American Graffiti Movement. And, this is our textbook. The History of American Graffiti explores the entire culture of the art form from guys tagging train-cars back in the day to modern day work in cities across the country. Meet all the players in the game and check out some of their best work in this 400 page book. If they taught this in college we probably wouldn’t have gone to just the exams in Art History.
This'll run you about $24.

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Toyota FT-86 II Concept

We’re not sure if Toyota went all Inception on us and stole this right out of one of our dreams, but the FT-86 II Concept looks like a ride straight from our hopeful imagination. More specifically, it looks like a Nissan Z got it on with the Batmobile. We’ve heard the buzz about this rear-wheel drive sports offering from Toyota for a while but it looks as if now we finally have some shots of something close to the final design – and we definitely approve. Apparently Toyota has been waiting to make a not so subtle splash back in the sportscar game and with these stills of the FT-86 II Concept they basically pulled the equivalent of a fat guy nailing a jackknife on us. We’ll be waiting eagerly for its release in 2012 or perhaps late this year.

Read more: Toyota FT-86 II Concept | Cool Material http://coolmaterial.com/rides/toyota-ft-86-ii-concept/#ixzz1IWQYYVPa

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Marvel Comics x Stussy Collection Announcement

Stussy teamed up with Marvel Comics for a collaboration that immerses classic characters from the Marvel universe and teleports them into Stussy’s galaxy of iconic imagery. The line will be split up into two parts. Series 1, releasing April 27, 2011, features a collection of tees and hats that fuse archival Marvel images with Stussy’s iconic graphic language. Stussy scoured comic books conventions, eBay, and local comic book stores for old issues with classic covers that would mold well with Stussy’s design aesthetic. Scanned from the original comic books and rare collectors posters from the 1960′s – 1990′s, the tee designs capture the essence of the characters, the texture of vintage comic books and the soulfulness of the Stussy brand. Series 2, releasing May 6, 2011, consists of tees and hats that feature new works by a pool of international artists, invited to revisit their childhood inspirations and interpret their favorites utilizing their signature styles. The Stussy x Marvel Project will be available at Stussy.com, Stussy Chapter Stores and select specialty accounts around the world.

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The Incredible But True Story of How Nicola Formichetti Got Rick Genest to Model in Mugler

In a short time, the tattoo’d face & body of Rick Genest has flooded the fashion world as somebody who has essentially become the face of fashion brand Mugler. Mugler’s Creative Director Nicola Formichetti initially saw a picture of Genest on the internet which he thought at the time was makeup. Reaching out to Genest over Facebook, over a 2-week period he tried his best to get the necessary documentation (Genest didn’t have a passport) so that he could travel to Paris for the brand’s fall/winter show. A selection of answers can be seen below while the full interview can be seen over at Hint Magazine.

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Pusha T – Fear of God (Mixtape)

The wait is over. After countless guest verses and leaks, Pusha T finally drops his highly-anticipated G.O.O.D. Music debut Fear of God. While his debut full-length is in the works, the rapper offers a splendid preview of the piece by delving into 13 episodes in the life of a VA hustler. Stream Fear of God here or download it here.

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Zombie by Natalia Kills

Haven't heard this one in a couple of months but they recently played it on an episode of the SyFy channel show Face Off and I've been jamming it a little bit as of late. For those interested, Natalia Kills' debut album, Perfectionist, is scheduled to drop sometime this year.

Star Wars R2-D2 Xbox 360 Mod [Video]

We have featured quite a few different mods here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one will appeal to all the Star Wars fans out there, the Star Wars R2-D2 Xbox 360 mod.
This fun Star Wars R2-D2 Xbox 360 mode was created by Mark Bongo from Major League mods, and as well as having an Xbox inside R2-D2 there is also a built in projector and some aux inputs.
It certainly looks very cool from the video above, definitely one of the coolest R2-D2 mods we have seen here at Geeky Gadgets, you can find out more details over at Major League Mods, and make sure you check out the gallery below.

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PS3 Firmware Update 3.6 Enables Cloud Storage

Sony has today released a new firmware update, version 3.6 to their PlayStation consoles that brings with it the ability to save game data to a cloud storage service. The new cloud storage that is connected to the the users PlayStation Network account, allows gamers to store up to 150MB of game data or a 1,000 data files.
The new service will work with most current PS3 games and will be supported by all new games released in the future. Once your data is uploaded you can then download it when required on any PS3, once you have logged in to your PSN account, allowing you to continue games in other locations and on other PS3 consoles.
There are a few restrictions to be aware of which Sony has put in place. Unfortunately, you will only be able to download the same file once within any 24hrs, but you can download as a many individual files as you like.
The new cloud storage service is available for free to anyone who is already a PlayStation Plus subscriber and costs nothing extra to use. If you don’t have a PlayStation Plus subscription they are available to purchase for $49.99 per year.

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THE NEW EP IS HERE! <---- (on my Kanye steez...lol)

New Childish Gambino EP.
Download HERE.

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The World's Shortest Album? Drive Time by Chromeo

After the release of their third album on September 13th, Chromeo has been working hard and recorded the the worlds shortest album called 'Drive Time'. I guess it consists of 55 tracks totaling 3 minutes.
'Drive Time' was recorded at Stratosphere Sound in New York and mixed in London by Dave Bascombe (Depeche Mode, Goldfrapp, Tears For Fears).

...with ’Drive Time’ each track has actually been written. Take ‘Follow’ for example, in it’s seven seconds, there is a distinct bass riff, vocal harmonies, a chord progression and a lead line. In seven seconds!

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Konect Tokyo USB Concept Watch

We have featured a number of weird and wonderful creations and concepts from Tokyo Flash here on Geeky Gadgets over the past few years but this new Konect Tokyo USB concept watch is a little more innovative than most.
The idea has been developed by French designer Oliver who has created the concept to help him stop losing USB drives, but also provide a way of listening to the contents on the drive if required using Bluetooth headphones.
Oliver explains that he wanted a very futuristic design, which I think he has definitely accomplished. The USB stick can be removed an then replace when needed. Oliver has even designed a set of Bluetooth headphones in the same futuristic style.

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Latest Google Chrome Update Speeds Things Up [Video]

Google has released a new version of its Chrome browser, this is a stable version of the Beta that was released a few weeks ago, and it brings a range of new features and improvements to Google Chrome.
The latest version of the Google Chrome browser, is designed to be much faster than the previous version, with a 66 percent improvement in JavaScript performance.

Google has also updated the settings interface, you can now access your Chrome setting in a browser tab, and it is designed to make things easier, you can find out the full changes in Google Chrome over at the Chrome Blog.

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Freaks and Geeks by Childish Gambino

Dope song with a nice and simple video. Yeah!

As a bonus, you can download the Radio Edit of the song HERE.

Nixon Rubber Player...done!

Ha ha, success! After pining for so long for one of these (almost going on 2 years), I finally went ahead and treated myself to a new watch...a Nixon Rubber Player! Will post up pics as soon as I can.
:)

PUMA x UNDFTD featuring N*E*R*D

PUMA recently gave us the unique opportunity to link up Undefeated’s Eddie Cruz and KB, along with the musical trio known as N*E*R*D, more specifically Pharrell Williams and Shae Haley. Amongst them we held a conversation revolving around several facets of the industry, including the upcoming collaboration between UNDFTD and PUMA, history of the legendary PUMA Clyde and a general powwow between highly respected creative minds. Enjoy!

Director: David Gallardo

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Banksy in Oceanside

Banksy continues his Southern California streak as the artist’s famous work makes an appearance overnight in Oceanside, California. Placed dead smack on the side of a taco shop wall, the piece came as a surprise to most, including the shop owner, who contemplated painting the piece over before he noticed the attention its received.

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Balmain Leather Jacket

Always one to indulge in detailing, there are traditional leather jackets and then there are those that fall in the realm of the following. Balmain’s take sees the shiny leather met with several vertical zipper pockets in addition to strap details placed over the shoulders. The jacket is available now at Restir.

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Wale ft. Lady GaGa Chillin'

This track really appealed to me when I first heard it about 2 years ago; not only did it cement how much I liked Wale as an MC but it was also what made me actually take a closer look at the then-relatively less-known Lady Gaga, which would lead to me really liking her as an overall artist...yeah, sometimes she seemingly tries too hard but she's always being creative with it, and that's something I can really appreciate.

Kanye West ft. Rihanna All of the Lights

One of my favorite tracks off of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy; don't know if it's the horns or the drum pattern but this track is just fun...and to top it all off: Rihanna. Enjoy.

Lady Gaga Shot by Terry Richardson for Supreme

Fresh on the heels of the recent photo campaign comes a behind-the-scenes video of Lady Gaga for Supreme. Shot by photographer Terry Richardson, the video shows the pop star as she poses for the camera in everything from a wet T-shirt and sky-high pink platforms to nothing at all (aside from a Supreme branded skateboard). Other wares from the attention-grabbing, fever-inducing photoshoot include a spiked, hooded crop top and a Birkin bag featuring the Supreme logo. Enjoy!

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Lupe "H.A.M. Freestyle on Tim Westwood

Just took a quick listen to this track and it sounds crazy dope...Lupe is definitely going hard on this one. Check it out.

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Britney Hold It Against Me video

Oh man, oh man, where to start with this one?
After all the hype and build-up for this video and Britney's subsequent comeback, I must say that the final product for this vid left a good bit to be desired. I don't want to come across as one of these bullshit bloggers that just trash and tear down something for the sake of tearing it down, I am genuinely a bit befuddled by this one.

WWD: NIGO Opens Up About BAPE

In an article from WWD, NOWHERE CO., LTD. and A Bathing Ape founder NIGO goes under the microscope for the first time since the sale of his company to Hong Kong’s I.T. Some of the topics include NIGO’s self admission regarding his inability to manage the business side of NOWHERE CO., LTD. as well as where he sees the future of A Bathing Ape and its associated parties.

Photography: Hypebeast

Spotlight: Childish Gambino

I've really been jamming to all things Childish Gambino lately. For those who haven't come across this multi-talented gent in one of his many other roles, this is Donald Glover's hip-hop alias. Just read that, I'm sure some may be a bit skeptical but give him a good listen and you will agree that he's a really good rapper who doesn't need to rely on some sort of gimmick. That being said, the man can still be funny and clever on any given track, but no one should go into it expecting anything but solid hip-hop from a talented [and slept-on] artist. Add to that a good sense of style and what comes across as a good, well-balanced disposition and he is poised to blow up HUGE, so make sure you get on this.

Lastly, I leave you with some dope-ass tracks for your listening pleasure:

adidas Originals ZX789

adidas Originals take the hybrid route with their ZX789 by combining some contemporary design touches with adidas Originals’ own unique design language. The streamlined upper features a mesh toebox in white with aluminium overlays and some orange highlights including a heel counter. Available now at Shopadidas.com.

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Lady Gaga for Supreme in Purple Fashion

Purple Fashion Magazine might have unveiled the latest happenings from Supreme as we see a new editorial featuring Lady Gaga in a classic Supreme box logo tee, while holding a tote with the logo as well. Not much information is available but stay tuned as this could be one of Supreme’s most interesting campaigns to date.

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Neojaponisme: A Bathing Ape Takes a Final Bath

Just a few days ago, the street and fashion world was met with the shocking sale of over 90% of A Bathing Ape and its parent company NOWHERE to Hong Kong fashion conglomerate for minute sum of less than $3 million USD. In an article by Neojaponisme‘s W. David Marx, he parlays his own personal experience with A Bathing Ape and details its subsequent up and down success over the last 10 years which ultimately led to the sale of the brand. Many have speculated as to why the brand was sold for so little, however the Wall Street Journal painted a sobering picture in regards to how I.T is now in possession of NOWHERE’s ¥2.6 billion JPY (approximately $32 million USD) in debt. Looking back at Marx’s article, he speaks about the downfall of BAPE, it’s slight resurgence thanks to Pharrell Williams, and its relationship possessed between A Bathing Ape and the Chinese market. Ultimately, the sale of such a defining piece of Japanese fashion will leave many uneasy but then again, the Japanese economy has been slumping for some time. With ageism becoming a defining factor in its lack of progression on a corporate level, there seems to be larger issues than just the sale of a popular fashion brand. Excerpts can be seen below while the full article is seen here.

KAWS Light Bulb Set for The Standard Hotel

Over the last little while, New York artist KAWS has diversified his collaboration portfolio. Long known for toys and more fashion based collaborations, we’ve seen a greater lifestyle angle ranging from beer bottles to now light bulbs. Created in association with The Standard Hotel, the bulbs featured in a pack of 3 highlight an iconic element of KAWS thanks to a “XX” filament. The KAWS Light Bulb Set for The Standard Hotel is available now through The Standard Hotel.

Photography: Brad Bridgers

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Pato Pooh ft. Adam Tensta "Follow Me"

Just wanted to show some love for Swedish hip-hop; it's a shame more people in the States don't go out of their way to listen to stuff from other countries.

NIGO: NOW HERE in China

Here we have an interview featuring NIGO, brought to us all by Hypebeast.com.

Late last month, A Bathing Ape took another big step into China as NIGO was on hand to open his latest store in Beijing. Created in conjunction with I.T, the BAPE STORE Beijing location joins two previous retail locations in Shanghai and Hong Kong. With the disposable income of the China market growing at an alarming rate, the brand who has long been a commonplace within the regional scene will surely see a greater presence with each grown season.

While the fledging Mainland China market wasn’t conducive to BAPE’s expansion until recently, NIGO mentioned that the understanding of both design and subculture are now something the Mainland Chinese are able to connect with. We took the chance to discuss several different topics with the ambitious founder ranging from the beginnings of A Bathing Ape, its recent outwards expansion into diffusion labels, collaborations and the brand’s similarity to Ralph Lauren.

Interview: Edward Chiu
Text: Eugene Kan
Photography: Louis Lau & Edward Chiu

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Vandalog: The Death of Banksy

At the onset, Banksy's political commentary in street art form started from the efforts of one solo figure. His art movement has since garnered mass appeal and attention as he slowly seeps his way into mainstream popular culture. The man who represents Banksy will undoubtedly meet his demise some time down the line in the most literal sense, however in an editorial by Vandalog, they argue that we could see the work of Banksy continue onwards for generations. This is based on various arguments including how the authenticity of his work, a team commissioned to do his work and the simplicity of his work all ensure his ongoing legacy. Arguably, Bansky’s drawing power is less about his artwork and more about his social commentary. Perhaps his particular stenciled style interjected with societal opinion done by others will come to represent him in future generations.

I’m inclined to think that Banksy, the man, is a hard working guy who does involve himself in the making of the artwork that he signs. But given all the possibilities for others to be involved in the Banksy brand without the public knowing a thing, it is clear that the Banksy brand can continue to create artwork indefinitely with or without the original man behind the name. Like the many boys who took on the role Batman’s sidekick Robin (oh, haha okay I came up with this metaphor days ago and only now as I write it down do I realize the irony given Banksy’s supposed identity. I’m an idiot), an anonymous artist’s name and image can be taken up by any number of people. If the man behind Banksy ever leaves the Banksy organization, or when he dies, will the public ever know? It’s possible that my grandchildren will be able to see “original” Banksy artwork completed a century from now. Banksy seems to have reached the absurd hyperbole of conceptual art: the original artist may not even need to conceive the artwork for it to bear his name. Banksy has finally achieved what Warhol and others set out to: the artist is truly a brand without a human identity.
This isn’t to say that Banksy’s death is impossible. It may happen one day. It seems only right that Banksy the brand dies with Banksy the man and it may very well end there, but it would definitely be possible for his team to continue the brand without the man. Then, the questions become would we notice, would we care and how would Banksy the brand change itself from the original intent of Banksy the man?

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MONSTER Official Video

Video leaked a couple of days ago and it seems that UMG has been blocking every source of the leak, but I managed to pull this one off YouTube. If the link goes dead, I'll try and refresh it as I can.

'Ye ft. Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver: