Todays Kicks.. 5/15/2011

Todays Kicks.. 5/14/2011

Respect a Legend...

The Blueprint...

While I was slowly studying my life away for finals, I decided to listen to one of my favorite albums ever, The Blueprint. I remember listening to this in 2001 when it first came out and being amazed as a 4th grader, but now with an older perspective I realize why Jay has carried the game for the past 10 years. Other than Eminem I don't think there is another rapper who can compare, although I love Lil' Wayne, his albums don't compare to Hov's at all. Jay has 13 cuts that are all classics in my opinion. The fact that he decided to use a majority of soul samples, just brought back a nostalgic perspective that I hadn't experienced since Biggie's Ready To Die. Another thing that amazes me about The Blueprint is the fact that it was released on September 11, 2001, and it still managed to go platinum, that alone shows the quality of his work. Jay-Z whether you like him or not, is one of the greatest to ever do it.

Todays Kicks.. 5/13/2011

A 'Lil Something For The Soul..

True Blues..

These joints are going to be a PROBLEM, I cant express that enough. I believe the last time the "True Blues" were released was in 2001 and it set the streets on fire then, but now it seems as if the 2011 versions have lost their luster. I may be wrong, but I haven't heard a buzz about these the same way I did about the Cool Grey's. If you're a true sneaker fan you understand the magnitude of these sneakers, while they may not be the Cement 4's or the Black and Cement 3's, these are a great purchase in my opinion. A classic shoe that can never get old..