Lupe Fiasco Interview w/ NBC 5 Chicago

spotted on FNF Blog

Kanye West - Flashing Lights Version 3

I wonder how many more versions of this video are around. This is like R. Kelly with a million Trapped in the Closet videos.

Lupe Fiasco on Hood Affairs TV

Lupe talks rap, drugs, crime, radio records and Oprah.

Nikki Jean on CNN Headline News' News To Me

I just happened to have the tube on CNN Headline News' News To Me show on and who pops up? That's right... Nikki Jean! She's currently on the Glow in the Dark Tour and you probably have heard of her singin the hook on Lupe Fiasco's Hip-Hop Saved My Life track of The Cool album.

The man pictured above, Charles Gilbert, of CNN discovered Nikki Jean as he was on the internets via Lupe Fiasco. He was curious to find out who sung the hook on Intruder Alert. After YouTubing and doing a bit of research, he found Nikki Jean's page on YouTube. You can read the rest of his discovery which became a story on News To Me about Nikki Jean by clicking here! I wish there was a video of the segment that I could find, but have had no luck finding the clip. Below is the video that was the highlight of the story.

Connect 4 - Jonah Hill vs. Kanye West

spotted on XXplosive!!

Lupe Fiasco - AT&T Mother's Day Commercial

Was watchin the tube last night and noticed the new AT&T Mother's Day Commercial promoting free phones. Apparently its been airing for a week strong, but this was the first time I caught it. It's a beautiful piece of work concocted by the folks over at 1stAveMachine. Though, when you go to their site and click on the AT&T project, the soundscape for the visual is different than what's presented to you and I on television. According to 1stAveMachine, the spot is called "AT&T: Celebrate Spring" Click here to view stills and the original spot.

Below you'll see what I saw last night as you hear Daydreamin' in the AT&T commercial.


Here's the video for Lupe Fiasco's Daydreamin' with Jill Scott.


BONUS: IMONSTER - Daydream In Blue


History of the "Daydream" song goes back to the Wallace Collection.

N*E*R*D x Seattle Sonics

N*E*R*D join the Seattle Sonics! Next season you'll see these three rookies on the court alongside Kevin Durant and Jeff Green. spotted on Electric Army

Glow In The Dark Tour - 24 Hours Later

So, I think I've finally recovered from the Glow In The Dark Tour that just rolled into Seattle. The show was off the hinges and a memorable one at that. One to tell the grandkids about for sure. I couldn't tell you how many cats were rollin 'round the venue with their shutter shades on. Everyone from the oldest of the old to the youngest of the young were in attendance.

In addition, I've never had floor seats where I was so close to the stage for one of them "stadium status" type concerts. And I'm not talkin no summer jam or jingle ball jam show where they pack in as many 1 hit wonder artists as they can. So, we're 11 rows back and I'm thinkin that this is gonna be a great night. Met up with a few friend, one of which who rolled dolo and he copped himself a ticket as he got to the Key Arena and was seated in the fourth row. My dude A. Tsai was able to snag some images as close as he was and they turned out great!

Walked onto the floor as Lupe Fiasco opened up the show as he ran thru Daydreamin', Superstar, Kick, Push, Go Go Gadget Flow, Fighters and other records alongside Nikki Jean who you'll know from the Hip Hop Saved My Life video that's out right now.


Lupe Fiasco - Superstar featuring Matthew Santos


Nikki Jean - Before the 1st show on the Glow In The Dark Tour


Nikki Jean - After the 1st show on the Glow In The Dark Tour


Next up was Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shay who make up N.E.R.D. In true rock fashion, they smacked the crowd with songs from their previous two albums as well as material from their upcoming release.


N.E.R.D - Call & Response


N.E.R.D


N.E.R.D - Pharrell Apologizes


Rihanna had the whole crowd goin "ella ella, eh eh eh" as well as singing a string of hits which included Hate That I Love You, Don't Stop The Music, and Shut Up and Drive.


Rihanna - Seattle Shoutout


Rihanna - Umbrella


The headliner, Kanye West finished off the show with a bang! I'll let the evidence speak for itself below. The setlist included the following:
Good Morning
I Wonder
Heard Em Say (Remix)
Through The Wire
Champion
Get Em High
Skit
Diamonds
Can't Tell Me Nothing
Flashing Lights
Drunk and Hot Girls
Spaceship
All Falls Down
Skit
Gold Digger
Good Life
Jesus Walks
Hey Mama
Stronger
Homecoming
Touch The Sky



Kanye West - Good Morning


Kanye West - Champion




Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing


Kanye West - Jesus Walks




Kanye West - Hey Mama


Kanye West - Stronger


Kanye West - End of Glow In The Dark Show @ Key Arena in Seattle, WA


The show has come and gone. I walked away with a Mr. West t-shirt and it was exciting to get it at the concert even if there was a wait in line as opposed to ordering it online. We were even able to make a quick getaway as we were parked conveniently outside of the arena and behind one of the tour buses that didn't make it into the player's parking area gated within the Key Arena.

Kanye and company will be making a return visit to the Northwest in June when the tour hits the General Motors Place in Vancouver BC as well as Portland, Oregon on a date TBA. With that said, Mr. West, Rihanna, Pharrell, Chad, Shay, Lupe, Matthew or Nikki, if you or anyone in your camp is reading this, can you hook it up +1? I've got June 2nd circled on the calendar! ;-)

videos via nikkijeanproject, buckyanimal, RekaJanel, xxmarkaveLixx, badonkkadonk, pcanda, and Vivian,

setlist via Product Shop NYC

photos via YSL and A. Tsai

Evo, Kanye West & Pharrell Williams

So, a lot of sh!t is goin down today. Traffic is gonna be hellish, and there's already been sightings of Kanye West and Pharrell Williams who are in town for the Glow in The Dark Tour which I'll be headed out for earrly! In addition, the Mexico vs. China futbol (soccer) game is gonna be played at Qwest Field tonight. I can only imagine how many of the cool kids in the town will be rockin the Kanye shutter shades. I'll try and keep a mental count and report back tomorrow.

On to the sightings! Kanye was shopping at American Apparel and I'm guessing he was at the Capitol Hill location while Pharrell Williams was gettin his eat on at BOKA on 1st Avenue.

With that said, there's a little something for those who aren't goin to any of the aforementioned events tonight. Evo is having a crazy sale in Fremont. Based on the wording, sounds like there's no tax as to "keep it simple" as they say. Do not fret though, for those who aren't able to make it, the sale lasts 'til Sunday!

We like to keep it simple. This sale is no exception with flat rate pricing on sale clothing in our gallery. All sale jeans are $20. All t-shirts are $5. It couldn’t be simpler. Sale starts today and ends this Sunday 4/20. Last Saturday we thought spring was officially here and this week reminded us we shouldn’t get too excited for sunny weather. Cover all your bases at the evo flat rate clothing sale. Adidas, WESC, Billabong, Fallen, Creative Recre8tion, Ezekiel, Lifetime Collective, Artful Dodger and tons more!

spotted on 206Proof via AB

Glow In The Dark Tour Internet Presale Ticket PASSWORD

The tour kicks off in Seatown at the Key Arena on Wednesday, April 16th, 2008. For all you Seattle heads tryin to be earrly up on this, cop them tickets now thru the internet presale by clicking
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F004049A1697217?artistid=885590&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3

and by using this password: kanye

SEATS FLAT ON THE FLOOR US $66.00 - US $96.00
SEATS IN UPPER LEVEL OF ARENA US $46.00 - US $66.00
SEATS IN LOWER LEVEL OF ARENA US $66.00
SEATS CLOSE TO TOP OF ARENA US $46.00 - US $66.00