Wednesday, March 31, 2010
We guess Drake and Nicki Minaj refused their spots on the XXL Freshman Class of 2010 cover for a reason. Young Money leaders are feature on the cover of the May issue of XXL magazine. Now that’s major!
The cover has a bold punchline “The Rebirth of Rap Royalty“…..WOW!
That is sure to get tongues wagging, especially since neither one of them has even released their debut albums . More power to them for bringing life back to hip-hop.
The sun just came out. I mean I haven’t seen it yet cause I am in the studio but I know it did. So good morning. I am working on the last song for Thank Me Later. What a different journey it’s been this go round. I wish I could share so much more with you but there are just too many new people involved who have dedicated their time to “the reveal”. Should I just post the entire thing up now and say no the methods and yes to the mayhem???? Ha. I’d love too, but this is something special that I feel needs to be delivered to you in the way you deserve it to be. Remember the days of well thought out visuals, album thank you’s, funk flex rants, all the things that came with the release of a new album, the things we’d look forward too…well I hope I can make you remember. I’ve worked hard on this body of work and I feel like every artist involved has given me their absolute best. I cannot wait till it’s yours. The relief I will experience on release day will be euphoric. I look in peoples eyes and see not so much the doubt, but the uncertainty, the question that looms…and whatever the answer is I think we’re both ready for it. These overwhelming moments are to be cherished. On that note fond readers, I will see u soon somewhere along the way. Mr. Walters pull the car around front…its time to go home.
“History will be kind to me…for I intend to write it” – Winston Churchill
(I heard J Cole was incredible at SOB’s tonight…mazel tov and enjoy the high my good man!)
- Drizzy
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Off the upcoming album Thank Me Later due out May 25th, 2010
I dont know about everyone else but this iPad seems super revolutionary. Yeah, it doesnt have a camera and that is troublesome, but what other tablet is even out??? What can this be compared too? I love the fact you can use iTunes and watch movies while on a long car/plane trip, check your email on the go (wi-fi only right now) and browse through pictures / videos. Can you imagine Youtube on this bad boy? All I am saying is that I would love to get my hands on a 64GB version of this when the 3G Data Plan becomes available because for $29 a month that is a STEAL!!! - Shelf
The iPad cometh — in just a matter of days, actually. Still not sure what all the hubbub's about? Got some questions you need answered before you click the "buy" button? Help is here.
What's so special about the iPad — or tablets in general, for that matter?
The iPad will be Apple's first tablet device since the early 1990s, when the original (and now-extinct) Newton landed with a thud. Back then, though, laptops still weighed 10 pounds, PDAs didn't really exist yet (the Newton was arguably the first), and the only people with cell phones were the likes of Gordon Gekko. Now, of course, touchscreen smartphones and ultralight laptops are everywhere, but tablet PCs — which are, as Steve Jobs himself admitted during the big iPad unveiling, stuck somewhere between a smartphone and a laptop — have yet to truly take off. Will the iPad be the device that finally turns the tablet PC into a mainstream gadget? Looks like we're about to find out.
How big is the iPad?
Boasting a 9.7-inch display, the iPad itself measures 9.6 long, 7.5 inches wide — a little bigger than a magazine — and about half an inch thick. It's not super-heavy at 1.5 pounds, but those who've hefted the iPad report that it feels a tad heavier than they expected, considering its size.
How does one use the iPad, exactly?
A lot like you would the iPhone. The main "home" screen displays your various iPad apps, with a row of four core apps (Web browsing, e-mail, photos, and iPod) along the bottom. Tap to launch an app, swipe through photos and e-mail, "pinch" to zoom in or out of a Web page — you know the drill. Nice, but those hoping for some kind of groundbreaking tablet UI on the iPad will be disappointed.
When will the iPad arrive, and how much will it cost?
The initial, Wi-Fi-only wave of iPads will go on sale Saturday, April 3, and they're available now for pre-order. The 16GB iPad sells for $499 (much cheaper than many had been expecting), while a 32GB model will retail for $599 and a 64GB version will go for $699. Later in April, Apple will start selling iPads with embedded 3G wireless capabilities for surfing on the go; the 3G iPads will also come in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB flavors, although each will be $130 more than their Wi-Fi-only counterparts.
What about those 3G iPads — will I need to sign a contract? Which carriers are supported?
The good news: No need to sign another two-year agreement for a 3G iPad data plan. Instead, you can get a month-to-month prepaid plan: $14 a month for 250MB of data (which should be fine for checking e-mail and light Web surfing, but not so great for streaming large quantities of video), or $29 a month for unlimited data. The bad news: AT&T is the only U.S. carrier offering an iPad data plan, for now anyway.
Will I be able to (wirelessly or otherwise) "tether" my 3G iPhone to a Wi-Fi-only iPad for shared, on-the-go data?
The answer, straight from Steve Jobs: No.
What about battery life?
Expect 10 hours of active use on a single charge, or a month of stand-by time, according to Apple. As with the iPhone, though, the iPad's battery is sealed in the shell, meaning you won't be able to swap in a spare battery if you're running out of juice. Apple says it can replace a dead for you, but the service will set you back a cool $99.
I can't wait to hear about the camera. How many megapixels? Will it have a flash?
Uhhh, sorry, folks: No camera on the iPad. Yes, I know. You're not the only one who's disappointed, believe me. (Can you imagine what video conferencing on, say, Skype for the iPad would have been like?)
What are the physical buttons and ports on the iPad? Is there a slot for a memory card?
Besides the Home button that sits below the display (which, as on the iPhone, takes you back to the home screen), the iPad has a "sleep/wake" button on the top, a screen rotation lock and a volume up/down rocker along the right edge, and a standard Apple dock connector on the bottom edge. So, where's the memory card slot, you ask? There isn't one. Instead, you'll have to get Apple's $29 iPad Camera Connection Kit, which includes an SD card adapter.
Will I be able to check my e-mail, surf the Web, manage events and contacts, and play music and video, just like I can on the iPhone?
Yes indeed, except the iPad versions of the calendar, contacts, Safari, and the iPad media player all promise to look and feel more like their desktop counterparts than like the pared-down versions on the iPhone and iPod Touch. For example, the calendar on the iPad looks strikingly similar to iCal for Mac, and the iPad's iPod player is a kissing cousin to the desktop version of iTunes. Surfing the Web and watching videos should especially benefit from the iPad's jumbo 9.7-inch display; personally, I can't wait to watch movies on the iPad while cooling my heels at 30,000 feet.
Nice! So I take it that Safari on the iPad will support Flash, right?
Ah, no. Steve Jobs has made it perfectly clear that he's not that keen on Flash (he called it slow and "buggy" during a recent town hall at Apple HQ); instead, Safari for iPad (and the iPhone, for that matter) supports HTML5, a new Web standard that can handle streaming video. Still, expect to see lots of little blue "there-should-be-Flash-here" icons scattered around the Web during your iPad surfing.
How do you type on the iPad? Is there an actual keypad, or do you type on the screen?
Like the iPhone, the iPad comes with a virtual, on-screen QWERTY keypad — except on the iPad, the virtual keypad is almost the same size as a standard keyboard, which means you won't have to peck on the iPhone's tiny little on-screen keys. If you're more comfortable with an actual keyboard, though, Apple will be selling an iPad keyboard dock for $69 in "late" April.
OK, what about apps? Will iPhone apps on the App Store work on the iPad?
Yes, in one of two ways: either a "windowed" mode, in which the app in question runs at its normal iPhone size surrounded by a big black window, or in full-screen mode thanks to the magic of pixel doubling. Not the most elegant solution, to be sure, but workable.
What about multitasking? Will the iPad be able to run multiple apps at once?
Not any more than the iPhone can, unfortunately. Apple's core iPad apps (think e-mail, the iPod app, etc.) will run in the background, but not third-party apps, although they will support push notifications for incoming events (like instant messages or breaking news).
Will there be apps written specifically for the iPad's larger screen?
You bet, and several companies have already announced their initial iPad offerings, ranging from Gameloft (which has already showed off a revamped version of its first-person sci-fi shooter, "N.O.V.A.") to Amazon (which is teeing up a full-screen Kindle reader for the iPad). Meanwhile, Apple has promised iPad versions of its iWork productivity suite (including Pages for word processing, Keynote for presentations, and Numbers for spreadsheets). Not only will iPad-specific apps benefit from greater resolution, they'll also have more screen real estate to deal with, meaning better and more precise touch interfaces and controls. Indeed, much of the excitement surrounding the iPad centers more on its potential for future iPad-specific apps and games than on the iPad hardware itself.
Speaking of the Kindle, isn't the iPad supposed to be some kind of Kindle killer?
Well, that's what Apple's hoping, away. One of the first iPad apps out of the gates will be iBooks, which will offer access to a new Apple e-book store complete with thousands of titles from Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and Hachette. (Notably absent from the list, for now, anyway: publishing giant Random House.) E-book prices on iBooks are said to rival (if not equal) those on Amazon's Kindle store, and we can expect such niceties as animated page turning, customizable background and font colors, and high-resolution text. As I just mentioned, though, Amazon will have its own Kindle tablet app ready for the iPad, and Barnes & Noble says it'll be getting in on the iPad action, as well.
So that covers books; what about magazines and newspapers?
Magazine and newspaper publishers have been eyeing the iPad as a possible savior for their industries — imagine, they say, "Sports Illustrated" on a 9.7-inch touchscreen, complete with jumbo pictures and video, interactive polls and quizzes, live scores and updates, you name it! That all sounds quite promising, but so far we've only seen a few, somewhat tepid examples of what a newspaper on the iPad might look like. The New York Times showed off a reasonably slick app during the iPad unveiling that features pages and articles that look like the print version; and publications ranging from the Wall Street Journal and Time to Wired and Esquire say they've got their own iPad apps at the ready. But whether the first iPad versions of the Times, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and others will truly wow us — and, more important, whether users will pay for iPad newspaper and magazine subscriptions — remains to be seen.
Say I buy an iPad and don't like it. What's Apple's return policy?
You've got 14 days from the day you receive your iPad to return it for a refund, according to the Apple store's terms and conditions. If the iPad box is unopened, you'll get a full refund; if you crack open the box, though, Apple will charge you a 10 percent restocking fee.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Dude has been going bananas as of late and he did this song right after he signed his deal with Atlantic Records...dope for being 15 thats for sure!
It looks like Young Money Entertainment's Canadian prodigy Drake has finally got a release date on his debut album, "Thank Me Later." It is scheduled to be released on May 25. The album will boast features from Jay-Z (Light Up), Sean Garrett, Lil' Wayne, Boi-1da, who produced Drake's first single "Over," and more. The album was supposed to be released in spring, but was pushed back so Drake can perfect his debut. He told Rap-Up, “This is my first album and it takes a lot for me to commit to a song and be like, ‘I like this enough that I’m gonna put it on the album. It’s gotta be something that I feel is timeless and is better than anything that I’ve ever done.”
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
That's Lil Duval above, who clowned one of our "10 Worst Chains In Hip Hop" at last year's Hot107.9 Birthday Bash in Atlanta. While this particular piece has been laid to rest, other gaudy creations are still being flaunted by popular rappers. Check out the jewelry that gets a "hell no," and let's see if you can guess who the proud owners are: 
10. This chain experienced a malfunction at last year's BET Hip Hop Awards, when it broke right off the rapper's neck. (Plies)
9. When HHNLive.com asked this rapper why he chose a Bart Simpson chain, he said, "I wanted to have a chain that was gonna shock the world and was gonna draw a lot of attention to me." Bravo, mission accomplished. (Gucci Mane)
8. This one just screams "No he didn't!" (OJ Da Juiceman)
7. This youngin' flaunted this Lamborghini chain last summer, made from a remote control car. (Soulja Boy)
6. Whose bright idea was it to put this $500,000 chain in the mail (from which it was stolen) and insure it for only $500? (Sean Kingston)
5. This rapper made his way into the Guinness World Records in 2007 with his “Crunk Ain’t Dead,", which was crowned the “largest diamond pendant” in the world. (Lil John)
4. Thankfully, this big ass mess is now six feet under. (T-Pain)
3. This one should be a piece of cake. (Rick Ross)
2. This iced out Newport box actually opens up for use as storage. Gaudy and functionality all in one. (Papa Nore)
1. Really? An iced out "Tony the Tiger"? (Gucci Mane)
Atlanta rapper T.I. has almost completed a one-year prison sentence for attempting to purchase machine guns and silencers in 2007.
Today, the rapper will be released from house arrest and will begin three years of federal probation, his attorney’s revealed.
Now that he is off of house arrest, T.I. must observe a strict curfew for the next 23 days.
The rapper must be in the house by 11.PM, unless he has a show, in which case he will be allowed to stay out until 1:00 AM.
“He’s been working,” T.I.‘s lawyer Steve Sadow told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “He intends to continue working, which includes being in the [recording] studio and performing concerts."
T.I. was also fined $100,000 and he already completed 1,000 hours of community service prior to spending his time in prison.
In related news, T.I. has reportedly contributed a new verse to a track titled “Winner” featuring Jamie Foxx and Justin Timberlake.
The song is taken from Foxx’s new untitled album which is due in stores in June.
T.I. also premiered his own comeback track earlier in the month titled “I’m Back.”
The song is taken from an album T.I. is reportedly scheduled to release this August.
Here is the mic we are going to be getting to put into our studio we are in the process of building right now.
The microphone
The V87 microphone is a large-diaphragm condenser FET mic with a fixed cardioid polar pattern. It was designed to offer some color and character reminiscent of the warmth of vintage mics, but with a more modern sound to it.
General technical specs
The V87 is a pressure gradient condenser microphone with a 6 micron gold-sputtered diaphragm. Its capsule is 32mm/1.26 in., with a stated frequency response of 20 HZ to 20 kHz, no data on deviations given. It has a cardioid polar pattern, and the stated specs are: 200 ohms output impedance, an equivalent noise ratio of 8.5 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4), a signal-to-noise ratio of 85.5 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted), and a maximum SPL of 136 dB (for 0.5 % THD). It requires 48 V phantom power (+/- 4V). It weighs 1.1 lbs/498.95 g, and is 47mm x 190mm/1.85 in. x 7.48 in.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Damn Luda making all types of moves nowadays...
"Hip-Hop star Ludacris has become involved in the largest advertising campaign in U.S. government history as part of the government’s $300 million dollar effort to reach African-Americans for the 2010 census.
Ludacris is being featured on the “Luda On The Block Tour” in cities with high concentrations of African-Americans.
The rapper visited Dallas and New Orleans and will hit New York (4/5), Washington D.C. (4/6) and Atlanta (4/9) next month.
The Grammy Award winning rapper will explain the importance of taking 10 minutes to fill out the 10 questions during the 2010 census.
Ludacris believes being accurately counted will ensure various communities receive portions of a $400 billion annual allotment of federal support.
"I look at our communities now and I see many empty lots, closed clinics, dilapidated schools and an overall breakdown of social services for the poor and elderly," Ludacris said in a statement. "Today is a day for change. I plan to knock on doors in various neighborhoods around this country to try and dispel any myths about the Census. It’s important that we all stand up and be counted so we can help create potential financial opportunities for our dying communities."
Ludacris is also being featured in the radio/broadcast media advertisement in addition to a viral video campaign."
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Drake performing "Over" live on Spring Break...
Check the video for a live performance of "My Chick Bad"
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Here is the world premiere of Asher Roth & DJ Wreckineyez’s brand new mixtape. With features from Pac Div, Talib Kweli, Blu, Truck North and more; there’s bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. To be honest though, I’ve given the tape quite a few spins already and Ash could’ve held it down on his own (well… the Boyder and Brain collabs were much needed haha. Let the love/hate begin!
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Indian military to weaponize world's hottest chili: It has more than 1,000,000 Scoville units, the scientific measurement of
AP – FILE - In this July 4, 2007 file photo, farmer Digonta Saikia shows a 'Bhut jolokia' or 'ghost chili' …
By WASBIR HUSSAIN, Associated Press Writer Wasbir Hussain, Associated Press Writer – Tue Mar 23, 7:19 am ET
GAUHATI, India – The Indian military has a new weapon against terrorism: the world's hottest chili.
After conducting tests, the military has decided to use the thumb-sized "bhut jolokia," or "ghost chili," to make tear gas-like hand grenades to immobilize suspects, defense officials said Tuesday.
The bhut jolokia was accepted by Guinness World Records in 2007 as the world's spiciest chili. It is grown and eaten in India's northeast for its taste, as a cure for stomach troubles and a way to fight the crippling summer heat.
"The chili grenade has been found fit for use after trials in Indian defense laboratories, a fact confirmed by scientists at the Defense Research and Development Organization," Col. R. Kalia, a defense spokesman in the northeastern state of Assam, told The Associated Press.
a chili's spiciness. Classic Tabasco sauce ranges from 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville
units, while jalapeno peppers measure anywhere from 2,500 to 8,000.
"This is definitely going to be an effective nontoxic weapon because its pungent smell can choke terrorists and force them out of their hide-outs," R. B. Srivastava, the director of the Life Sciences Department at the New Delhi headquarters of the DRDO said.
Srivastava, who led a defense research laboratory in Assam, said trials are also on to produce bhut jolokia-based aerosol sprays to be used by women against attackers and for the police to control and disperse mobs.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
haha tell me you aint crackin a smile after that one! BOOM!
Just ordered a new camcorder, so get ready for even more crazy ass funny videos of our life and documenting the journey to making SnC Chapter 1: The Takeoff!!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Coffelt got a new Yamaha R1 and has never even rode a bike before! HAHA Talk about rollin the dice n livin the life! POW! Anyway here is the video I shot of the first ride from my laptops webcam so dont mind the sound...
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
TC's Facebook Page
Go there and join the group let people know...my man has ill production talents and no doubt will be big. Hopefully off a Shelf n' Coffelt track!!) He has definitely been instrumental in the success of our music and his willingness to work and offer advice / feedback has been huge in our success so far with music. Hope to continue to work the big homie even after he moves off and does some big things in NY this summer
Also check his Soundclick for music - http://www.soundclick.com/tsizzle
Make sure you go over to Octobers Very Own for all the latest info on Drake and posts by Drizzy himself as well as the rest of the OVO fam
http://www.octobersveryown.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Haha...Luda speaking the truth! Happens to the best of us though! "My girl went through my cell phone..."
the mic just came in messin round with a few things tonight, tomorrow gonna drop the first freestyle mix off the imac.. get it here on the blog first..... POW COFFELT OUT
Monday, March 15, 2010
1.) Intro - Flight Plans
2.) Get It In
3.) Run These Grounds
4.) Did It Myself
5.) Mr. Rubberband
6.) Pop Champage
7.) I'm Just Doin' Me
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One of the best songs by a great artist. Be on the lookout for Drake's first album - Thank Me Later slated to be out March 2010.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
If you are interested in hearing any of our music, please go to www.soundclick.com/shelfncoffelt until I am able to put it on here. Feel free to leave any feedback it is much appreciated!
