Kanye West and his entire squad took the stage at the 2015 BRIT Awards to debut a new single the long awaited "All Day". The performance matches the song's intensity, as Ye's crew is bopping around to the banging base French Montana and Velous produced while literally shooting fire into the air. Meanwhile, Theophilus London injects hype with his melodious vocals and Canadian rapper Allan Kingdom adds his own verse. It is for sure "turnt" (if you don't believe me look at Taylor Swift at the 2:47 mark). During his stay in the UK Kanye will stop by BBC Radio One tomorrow around 7pm London time for another interview with Zane Lowe, expect a noteworthy conversation. Enjoy "All Day" live from the 2015 BRIT Awards below.
Iamsu! - Eyes On Me (Mixtape) /
Beginning on March 26, Bay Area native Iamsu! will embark on his "Eyez On Me" tour with rappers Rome Fortune and Dave Steezy. To prepare for the event Suzy has released his latest mixtape, "Eyes On Me" with production from DJ Mustard and P-Lo, and verses from Tyga and Jay Ant. The project is consistent with Iamsu!'s West Coast vibes and will certainly inject hype around the tour as it gives him new material to perform live. "Eyez On Me" tour begins March 26th in Los Angeles, get tickets here, and stream the "Eyes On Me" mixtape below.
October's Very Own x Roots Canada 2015 Varsity Jacket /
Drake's October's Very Own x Roots Canada varsity jackets are as highly anticipated as his music is. OVO and Roots continuously deliver a clean, hip hop elegance to the classic varsity jacket silhouette. 2015 sees more of the same as the two Toronto parties present a piece donned in black, made in Canada, and handcrafted with 100% bison leather. The contrasting trims on the cuffs, neck, and bottom of the jacket feature 100% Merino Wool. There is a snap front closure, consistent with the varsity's classical design, and 100% acetate inner lining. For locals where to buy is OVO's flagship store on Saturday, February 28th at 12pm, $878; I should also mention there are only 50 available (be on time!). Those of us not in Toronto we will have to wait for the online release at a later date. Looks are available in the gallery above.
Ed Sheeran - CoCo (Cover) /
Ed Sheeran, thank you. Thank you for having the courage and free spirit to cover such a song like O.T. Genasis' "CoCo". The UK crooner took to BBC Live Lounge to put on an acoustic rendition of the hit rap song, showing his talent and willingness to push boundaries. But, should his intrigue with rap music come as a surprise? Not to some, as last year MTV reported Ed and Game were in the studio working on a joint album they hoped to release at the top of 2015. Whether said project is still in the works or sitting in Limbo, Ed Sheeran's cover of "CoCo" is impressive; enjoy below.
Nike Classic Cortez /
The Nike Cortez has been a classic ever since its inception in 1972. Originally created by Oregon Track coach, Nike founder, and visionary Bill Bowerman simply to provide a running shoe that was as comfortable as it was durable. On track success and the shoe's simplistic look lent itself favorably to the sneaker's fondness in popular culture... "Run, Forrest, Run!" Tom Hanks' 1994 film certainly cemented the Nike Cortez's legacy and people like Kendrick Lamar have made it a staple. To celebrate Nike will release the iconic runner in its original white and varsity red colorway with premium white leather upper, foam tongue, EVA foam midsole, and rubber herringbone outsole on February 28 at Nike Sportswear retailers worldwide ($100 USD).