Last week I took vacation out to LA to hang out with Mike Danger and MC. It was memorial day weekend so there were parties EVERYWHERE. The first day we got there we went straight to In-N-Out (so necessary) then to Mike’s house to get a practice session in

MC and Rude

Me (needed the most practice, ha!)

That night, Mike and MC both had parties, we decided to stay at Mike’s because the consensus was that we wouldn’t be able get in at MC’s party if we went late. We BARELY got into Mike’s party at shag, and honestly we only got in because Amy is so awesome and rushed us in :). The party was crazy:

Me, Amy, and Paradime

++ Rude

Dime had a little too much to drink

The rest of the trip went pretty fast, here’s a couple of highlights though

trip to the arcade!

Utah, Dime, Mike, MC, and me

We stickered up our macbooks

Stopped by interscope

GOOD food everyday

All in all, this was a great trip, and it’s made me consider maybe moving out there in the next year. W e shall see. Big up to everybody, especially Mike and his family for their hospitality, to Earl, Rude, and Utah for hangin out, to Amy for getting us in at opera, big up to Jeff at Premium Label as well. Can’t wait to go back!

The entire picture set is at the bottom…

edit :: oh yeah, I also copped this pair of blazers

which brings me to this song by Tiron (from Cali), called “throwin my money”

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Final Product // ATTIGO TT from Scott Hobbs on Vimeo.

I told you, 2008 is a crazy year. Watch this video. I’m intrigued and I wanna try it out if it ever makes it into production.

[via just blaze]

UPDATE :: There are more vids of this on the creator’s vimeo page, so make sure you check em out. Here’s another

Final Technology // User Testing from Scott Hobbs on Vimeo.

let’s go. I’m amped. ok i’m nervous. PLEASE COME OUT. thanks.

also thanks to carolina for the image!

Really random, but I’m starting to really really dig house music (of various formats). This is one of my favorite jams right now. It’s on some UK 2-Step steez. Definitely going into the workout mix I’m working on.

how cool is this…

I wanted to blog about the Glow In The Dark tour, but I’ve been pretty busy and haven’t had the time. It’s probably the most well put together show I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen A LOT of shows. Everyone I talk to feels the same. Even Puff (yeah, I’m still gonna call him that.)

If it comes to your city, do yourself a favor and make the trip to see it…

You dudes can’t match my work ethic man….
My heart’s poundin’ out my chest
I can’t breathe, My Mind’s Racin’
So I’m leapin out the bed
I hit the floor and start pacin’
I Walk downstairs
I take a glimpse in the mirror
My contacts so I can see a bit clearer
Reflection ain’t the same
It still appears a bit blurry
Losin focus
Grab some water
Feelin like I gotta Hurry
Say I rap about work and
Always workin’ on rappin’
But Failure Ain’t an Option
Gonna Make this thing happen
I’m laughin at myself for being up at four thirty
Always push it to the limits cause success is so flirty

Forge & Amen - 101

Three years later, this song still rings true. I wish I was still crankin’ out beats like I was then, and I wish we were still turning out joints like this on the regular. Life goes on I suppose. That said, A has started his own blog revolving around his aspirations to write screenplays. New outlets and avenues are never a bad thing. Hit him up…

this guy scratches better than me. on a tape deck!

2008 is a crazy year.

Forrest Gump mama said, life is like a box of chocolates
My mama told me go to school,and get your doctorate
Somethin to fall back on, you could profit with
But still supported me when I did the opposite
Now I feel like it’s things I gotta get
Things I gotta do, just to prove to you
You was getting through, can the choir please
Give me a verse of “You, Are So Beautiful To Me”
Can’t you see, you’re like a book of poetry
Maya Angelou, Nicky Giovanni, turn one page and there’s my mommy
Come on mommy just dance wit me, let the whole world see your dancing feet
Now when I say Hey, yall say Mama, now everybody answer me come on(Hey Mama)

(Hey Mama),ahhhhhh I wanna scream so loud for you, cuz I’m so proud of you
Let me tell you what I’m about to do, (Hey Mama)
I know I act a fool but, I promise you I’m goin back to school
I appreciate what you allowed for me
I just want you to be proud of me (Hey Mama)

Made another day trip up to NYC this week, specifically to see the Heart of The City tour at Madison Square Garden (I know, I’m freakin’ lucky! shouts to MichPush for the tickets and invite)

Got into the city around 10 am and walked around midtown a bit before I headed to the LES to meet up with the fellas at 3Sixteen. I hung around their office for a while, perusing through their upcoming line and current line and overall just shootin’ the shit with Andrew and Matt. I told them I was heading to Cafe Habana for lunch (thanks for the tip, Info!), and they were down. Cafe Habana is nothing short of amazing. Probably the best sandwhich I’ve had in a really long time, and the side of mexican corn was jumpin off! Here’s some pics, courtesy of Andrew @ 3Sixteen (make sure to check their blog as well)

Cafe Habana

Instantly satisfied

Matt

Mexican Style corn // Crack.

Yummmm

After lunch we headed back to their office so they could get back to work and I cold just sit on the couch and recover before furthering my journey, haha. We talked about music, and we’re going to collab on some tapes here in the near future, so stay tuned for that!

Rest of the update coming soon (gotta get the rest of the pics)…stay tuned!