Rick Ross ft. Wale, Wiz Khalifa --- RetroSuperFuture

Rick Ross drops another visual off the Ashes To Ashes mixtape RetroSuperFuture {Ft. Wale and Wiz Khalifa}

Lloyd ~ Cupid |Official Video|

Here come the official visuals of Lloyd’s single, which will be featured on his upcoming album, King of Hearts, due out April 19th. has been pushed back until June 2011.

Gucci Mane ft 50 Cent - Recently



Gucci Mane ft 50 Cent - Recently

Never thought id hear these two clowns colab on a song. I jii like cant believe 50 cent did this joint 4real, well hopefully yall will enjoy this track from Gooch nd 50.

Air Jordan 11 Retro {White/Dark Concord-Black} |RD ~ 10/2011|

 

 

While a lot of speculation of the Air Jordan 11 Concord returning in 2011 has been on the web, we are just starting to see some hard evidence. Documents have surfaced that reveal the shoe is going to hit retail establishments this holiday season for $175.

Interestingly, the documents point to an October release date, but we suspect that this is just in reference to the fourth quarter. As will all things of this nature, you never really know until we receive word from an official source. However, I am not afraid to say that I am excited. From the Air Jordan 11 “Playoff” CDP, to the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jams”, to the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Greys”, holiday 2011 is going to be just as crazy! Available now on eBay.

Air Jordan 11 Retro
White/Dark Concord-Black
378037-107
October 2011
$175

Peep The Sneaks: Supra Skytop II

The Supra Skytop II has made its way to accounts in plenty of nice designs, some of which were even over the top, but this pair definitely takes the cake. Shown here are some pictures of a new version of the Supra Skytop II.

The shoe is definitely unique, sporting a shaggy, light brown suede construction along with black contrasts. They are actually part of a “Royal Collection”, and are limited to select global shops. Los Angeles based Factory 413 now has them in stock.

Supra Skytop II – Shaggy Suede

Supra Skytop II – Shaggy Suede

Supra Skytop II – Shaggy Suede

 

Big Sean Ft. Chris Brown - My Last {Official Video}

Big Sean -- My Last{Ft. Chris Brown} Official Video off of his first album Finally Famous due out May 3rd



Volvo's C30 Electric Car {Pics & Video}

The C30 Electric, however, looks almost exactly like the C30 non-electric, which is a good thing, and it drives more or less like one too. About four months after we first saw the thing Volvo finally tossed us the keys, in the process taking us on a tour of Indianapolis-based Ener1, source of the battery packs that make the thing move. Yes, it's a funky little Swedish car with a big 'ol American battery pack. Read on for our impressions.

Volvo C30
To start, Volvo began with its two-door C30, a cool little thing that isn't exactly a hot hatch, but we wouldn't call it a tepid three-door either. It has funky looks and a funky interior, but obviously in Electric guise it's stuffed with some rather different innards than the standard model. Out goes the 2.5 liter five-cylinder that normally powers the thing and in goes an 82kW motor, which equates to 110hp -- about half what the gas-powered one manages.

That's enough to get the car to 60mph in about 12 seconds, or not the kind of number that will have muscley car fans trading in their Hemis. But, it is quicker to 40mph than the gasoline powered car, so we're told. Sadly we weren't able to verify that -- the model that we took for a spin had been beaten on a bit and so was running on low charge and reduced power. When we moved pedal to floor mat we were met acceleration less like a bang and more like a whimper.

Disappointing, that, but it is still a prototype model. Still, we were able to get a good feel for the other driving dynamics of the car, which for the record is rated for up to 100 miles on a charge when driven in a more conservative manner. Steering is taut and direct, the center of gravity lowered thank to the battery packs mounted in the transmission tunnel and where the gasoline tank would normally be. This gives the car good balance, poise, and feel, despite it weighing 260lbs more than the gasoline model.

Mind you, it's not supposed to be a sports car, and we were impressed most by the calming effect cruising within its doors inspired. That might have something to do with the gimped power delivery, but it was also in large part thanks to the silence of the cabin. Sure, all EVs are quiet, but many have lost some sound deadening material in the interest of saving weight, leading to more road noise coming into the cabin. Enthusiasts may enjoy the sound of a nice custom exhaust, but nobody likes the drone of tires slowly being worn down by concrete and asphalt.

In the C30 Electric you get none of that, nor is there really much wind noise to give you any sense of speed. In fact, we didn't really hear any unpleasant sounds until we'd parked the thing. When engaging the automatic parking brake a slight groan creaked out from somewhere in the rear, a faint sound that put a faint frown on the face of the Volvo representative sitting in the back seat. "Not premium," he said, pledging the noise will not be heard on the models that go up for lease next year.

That silence and calm in the cabin means future owners will want to pay attention to their speedos, because it's easy to lose track of just how fast you're going in this thing, which will do neither your range nor your license any favors. Situated next to that speedo is the car's gauge of just how economically you're driving, which is a clean, analog dial sitting where the tachometer would normally be. There are no fancy computer graphics as seen in the Leaf or Volt or the Prius PHEV, just a needle that sweeps one way when you're regeneratively charging the battery and then leans back the other when you're pulling charge from it.

Simple. Clean. Sophisticated. Not things you can say for the interiors of many EVs, which light up like Christmas and do their damndest to distract you as much as possible. Things are rather more muted here, which may or may not be a good thing depending on how much of a whiz-bang factor you need from your whips, but it sure looks nice.

A 24kWh, air-cooled, Ener1-sourced battery pack, built in the US of A, forms the backbone of the car. The prototype version works with Level 1 or 2 chargers, but has also been augmented with a CHAdeMO plug for incredibly fast charging -- the kind that can get a Leaf up to 80% charge in 20 minutes. It remains to be seen whether that'll be included on the production car, though.

Interestingly, though, the batteries aren't the only thing providing power in the car. A small fuel tank is hidden in there, designed to hold 3.5 gallons of E85 ethanol. That may sound like an odd thing to have in a purely battery-electric car, and it is, but it's here for a good reason. Remember this is a car built for Swedes, and remember too that it can get awfully cold in Sweden.

This fuel is used to power a little heater situated down low on the firewall. The ethanol is burned to produce heat, which can warm up the cabin in three minutes without having any impact on battery life, and Volvo estimates those three and a half gallons should be good for two to three weeks of daily use. But, the car can automatically pre-condition itself to temperature using power from the grid before you hop in for your morning commute, and there is a battery-powered heater too if you want to run totally emissions-free on a chilly day.

Overall it's every bit as comfortable to drive as any other Volvo, if not more-so, but there's a catch, and it's a real big one: Volvo doesn't ever really plan on selling you this car. Yes, it's going on sale next year, or on lease anyway, but the company plans to make just 400 of the things. Of those 100 will be coming to the US, which means the odds are long, but the price is high.

In Europe pricing isn't set and Volvo refused to give us a firm figure, but leasees can expect to pay somewhere around 1,500 euro per month for the car, equating to a bit over $2,100 per month. That's Tesla Roadster money, folks, and while it could be said that the C30 is rather more family-friendly and will certainly be nicer to live with in the winter, we think you'd have to be a little bit dead inside to pick this over the supercar competition.

So yes, the pricing is a shame, but right now these cars are still rolling prototypes, cars that Volvo is selling just to dip its toe into the EV pool before diving in head first with a wholly new model that we're told will be unveiled sometime next year. It'll be about the same size as the C30 and using a similar drivetrain, similar battery pack (but hopefully liquid cooled), and supposedly a price that you can afford.

Jay Sean Ft. Lil Wayne {"Hit THe Lights"} {Official Video}

Here is the official music video for Jay Sean‘s “Hit The Lights” single featuring Lil Wayne. This record is the second single from Jay‘s upcoming Freeze Time album dropping later this year, and Bille Woodruff directed the visual. Of course Birdman and DJ Khaled make cameos too.

Lil Wayne ft. Rick Ross {"John"} 2nd Single of Carter IV

Lil Wayne surprises us fans by dropping the second single from his forthcoming Tha Carter IV album that will be available in stores on May 16th! The record, which is produced by Polow Da Don, is called “John (If I Die Today)” and features Rick Ross. Take A Listen shortly after the break..

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Young Jeezy Ft. Lil Wayne {Ballin'}

Tunechi told Rolling Stone Magazine when he got out of jail in November, 2010 that he is working on features for Kelly Rowland and Young Jeezy. We have already heard the Kelly Rowland feature, and now we have just received the Young Jeezy feature, which is titled “Ballin’“. Unfortunately the track is unfinished (missing Jeezy verses), but the final version should make Jeezy‘s upcoming TM103 album. You can listen and download the song below:

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Complex – April/May Issue | Wiz Khalifa & Danny McBride

Hard to believe but Complex is turning 9 with the latest April/May Issue of their magazine and to celebrate the 9th Anniversary they’ve selected two of the biggest talents today, Wiz Khalifa, whose become arguably the biggest hip-hop artist of 2011 after his “Black & Yellow” became the unofficial Super Bowl anthem and with his debut major label album, Rolling Papers, scheduled to hit stores in the next week. Right next to Wiz is Eastbound & Down star, Danny McBride, whose been featured in various movies including Pineapple Express and Observe & Report, and whose upcoming movie, Your Highness, is set to hit theatre’s in April. Check out the entire interview and feature from this issue of complex, here, and then hit the jump to check out some more images from this issue as well as a behind the scenes look into the making of the cover story.

911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder |RD -- Fall 2011|

Decades of experience in dealing with their fervent yet demanding customer base have taught Porsche that their “wants” aren’t related to money. Most can easily afford the impossibly high price of $845,000. Instead, many of their desires are in relation to having something exclusive and at this moment, like that of 918 Spyder. With production to start in 2013, Porsche wanted to sooth some of antsy fans with a consolation, the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder. In both a Coupe or Cabriolet, the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder shares the same performance parts as the standard 911 Turbo S. The added value is from the numerous upgrades in appearance. Its exterior color, carbon-fiber accents, leather appointments, to the signature green accents found on compartment doors, brake calipers, and more, are all elements taken from the 918 Spyder. In addition, less than 918 vehicles will be produce with each unit numbered. Priced at $160,000 for the Coupe and $172,100 for the Cabriolet, both are available for order now at a Porsche dealership near you with delivery set for later this year.

BRABUS – Mercedes-Benz iBusiness 2.0 | Modified S-Class Mobile Office |Sick!!|

BRABUS – Mercedes-Benz iBusiness 2.0 | Modified S-Class Mobile Office

Built for executives who just can’t stay away from their business dealings, the BRABUS 800 iBusiness 2.0 is a mobile office packed with the latest Apple gear. From the Mac Mini in the trunk, the 64GB iPod Touch mounted in the rear center console, along with the two iPad 2 mounted in the electronically adjustable tray and BRABUS’ own custom app for the iPad to control the in-car infotainment system. Since its BRABUS, it goes without saying that the base Mercedes-Benz S-Class is “tuned-up”, producing 800 horsepower and 1,047 pound-feet of torque. The twin turbo V12 engine pushes the vehicle from stand still to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 219 mph. via: Autoblog

 

Captain America: The First Avenger {1stTrailer}

Super Bowl watchers got a quick teaser of what is projected to be one of the biggest movies of Summer 2011, and now I have the first official trailer for Captain America: The First Avenger. After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America’s ideals. The plot is almost embarrassing – an over-muscled crusader wearing the stars and stripes, fighting all that represents evil. But all the same, Captain America is a cherished comic book icon, and if viewers can put actual current affairs aside, it might be a fun event this coming summer. Check out this first of what will surely be many trailers after the jump.

Hennessey 2011 Venom GT – Chassis Number 03

Any automobile enthusiast will know that Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is an all wheel drive beast that pumps out 1001 bhp. And the Veyron is often considered unbeatable, yet an American tuning house Hennessey Performance took on a 0 – 200 mph challenge with their Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper. The result speaks for itself as the Venom finished in front of the Veyron by almost 4 seconds at super fast 20.3 seconds. This fueled John Hennessey to contemplate methods of increasing the performance and it birthed the Venom GT, based on the Lotus Exige. In comparison to the above stats, the Venom GT does 0 – 200 mph in even faster 15.9 seconds. Astonishing 1,200 bhp is achieved with 1,155 lb-ft of torque from the 6.2 liter, V8 twin turbo rear mounted engine.