VIBE Magazine’s 15th Anniversary Camel Issue

Hovito, graces the cover of VIBE magazines 15th anniverary special edt.

Rus Azal's Comment: MUST BE NICE to still be relevant for so long!

Nike's "Quilted Octagon" Dunk High

Nike presents, “Octagon Quilted” Dunk High. The Octagon quiltes has started to hit retailers worldwide. Originally previewed at Nike's Sportswear event in Beijing, this particular Dunk High features a simple design from afar but when you take a closer look, the Dunk includes select highlights such as quilted uppers and contrast stitching. Colorways seen here include black, red and blue.
SOURCE Hypebeast

Rus Azal's Comment: Im on the fence with these...

BOBO: David Banner's Weight Loss Tips

Rus Azal's Comment: At least nigga kept it real

www.BestOfBothOffices.com

Angela Simmons Center of Attention

No words, a lil' distrubed...and not in a good [Rihanna] way either!

Rus Azal's Comment: "Whose House? Runs House!"

Maino If Tomorrow Comes (album cover)

Maino's forthcoming album is set to release Sept. 23.

Rus Azal's Comment: i see you MGMT

LL Cool J Exit 13 (album cover)

Don't know if this is the real deal or not, but if it is, its not bad, I actually think shit is dope


Rus Azal's Comment: "Its so hard, to say goodbye..."

Prodigy Speaks...

On Jay-Z, movies, snitches, Camron & deads beef w/ Nas
Rus Azal's Comment: "you snitched nigga, you snitched!"

I NEED THIS!

Aight, I see KanYe wasn't the only one to get a coustom made LV backpack. Don C, kanYe's right hand got a custom bag as well, but instead of the white Damnier Canvas, his is RED EPI.
I swear this bag is wayyyy sicker than kanYe's and I swear if I had an extra 15k at my disposal, I would def. cop, cuz that shit is beyond sick!

Rus Azal's Comment: "Wait til' I get my money right!"

Best Of Both Offices: Big Sean Freestyle

Last night, ol' boy Big Sean, came through to the IDJ/BOBO offices and did a quick freestyle.
Big Sean, is kanYe's artist, and is the newest edition to the IDJ family. To learn more about him check him out here.

Rus Azal's Comment:Its BOBO baby!

Congrats...

to good friend and, now, fellow blogger Aaron Reid. In his blog, The AR Expirence, Aaron will document and depict the many facits of his fast pace and exciting life. stay tuned...its gonna be a bumpy ride.


Rus Azal's Comment:Check my mans out here

Ah Real Yard Man Shoe Dat!

Being Jamacian and growing up in a West Indian household, I can attest to having at least 5 pairs of blocks and 25-30 pairs, between me and my pops. I guess what they say is true, fashion, comes full circle.

Word on the street is, is that David Z. is gearing up to release the classic [iconic] Clarks Wallabee, in a couple of, not so typical, colors. As seen in the pic, the colors, that will be available this fall are bright metalic gold & silver with a trim of black patent leatehr around the toebox.

I'll keep you posted with updates, they say they plan to use different material such as Croc skin, pony hair and nylon!

Rus Azal's Comment: "Real Bad Man Nuh Wear Ppl Clothes"

?uestlove X Nike 1 World Airforce Goldtoe

Its nice having friends, that got ya back. Yesterday I recevied these, ?uestlove Air forces, in the mail from a good friend over at NIKE. I wasn't lucky enough to get the prize pack, which allegedly comes with a trip to the Roots show/party, but im content with these!

Rus Azal's comment: for those of you feind's out there, they drop Aug. 5th at 6pm at selected retailers.

LL Cool J & DJ Clue PT.2 interview

Rus Azal's Comment: My fault in forgeting to Post Pt.1, but here it is


SOURCE BOBO

Remember this Nigga?

Remeber Houston? Well if you don't, no worries, his fame and success went as quick as it came. He had a song that had some commercial success "I Like That" feat. Chingy, back in like 02', dont quote me. Long story short, came across this video and this nigga, Houston, is now an activist, SMH...
I would tell you what he's fighting for, but this shi is too funny, i suggest you watch for yourself.


Rus Azal's Comment: No Words!

Death To The Denim Shorts!!!

For those of you fashion lagards, who aren't in or hip to shit, or for the most part just don't care, DENIM SHORTS ARE OVER! So don't think, just because there True Religion, Antik (which by the way are fake), or match a fitted and kicks there cool. With that being said, a lot of you's are proably asking, well what's in then? Answer: Cargos, fatigue, linen, seersucker, etc. even cords! Just not DENIM.

Here's the "Death to Denim" in office memorial:






Rus Azal's Comment: Please don't let me catch you in the streets with Denim shorts on, cuz' I will call you out!

Ludacris & DJ Drama Mixtape

With Luda's forth coming album, slated for release in September, Luda has teamed up with DJ Drama, to put together The PREVIEW mixtape, which has been approved for all ages!

THE PREVIEW THIS APHILLIATES / DISTURBING THE PEACE COLLABORATION HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR ALL AUDIENCES. THIS IS AN OFFICIAL GANGSTA GRILLZ MIXTAPE, RELEASED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Rus Azal's Comment: Time to Disturb The Peace again!!!

Must Be Nice!!!!

Mr. KanYezie himself, has done it yet again. KanYe recently revealed on his blog, his ultra, exlusive, unique, one of a kind, won't ever see it again, Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas backpack. Reports say that this one of a kind backpack took a year and a half to make! Talk about customization.

Unless you went to Parson new school of design or can skillfull deconsturct a couple of Damier Speedys, to recreate this, I guarentee you, you wont ever see this again!

Rus Azal's Comment: MUST BE NICE!!!

Congratulatory...

respect is definatly due, to me and to the rest of my co-workers for yet again, proving, that although there maybe a worldwide slump in album sales, people still support music.

As reported by Nielsen Soundscan, NaS' latest Untitled, project will debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. NaS leads Nielsen Soundscan's friday building chart with 113,000 copies.
SOURCE: Billboard


Rus Azal's Comment:"...And heres another hit, we outa here baby!"

The Nike Spider

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Here's Nike's newest ad, for what I guess is just promotion for the sake of advertsising for brand NIKE as a whole? Maybe! Regardless, this shit is DEEE, I wish the spiders in my closet could do that shit.
Souce NIKE

Rus Azal's Comment: Look what I can do.

Foxy & Jeezy...

grace the cover of XXL's september issue. I understand Jeexy, but seriously, is Foxy still relevant? even on the underground circut?

Rus Azal's Comment: The Recession in stores this summer.

Ostrich Chukka- I likey

Aight, so this morning as i was on my daily blog roll i came across these [real] ostrich skin chukka's, that are sick by the way. There a limited edition shoe and come in a couple of colors (puter, army green and black). There currently available at Classickicks NYC. There gonna run you about $350, but there worth copping.

Rus Azal's Comment: Need theseeeeeee

Kid Cudi & 10 Deep

As promised, i said, i'd let you guys know about how the Kid Cudi [oficial mixtape release] party sponsored by 10 Deep went at The Red Bull Space went.
It was a great turn out, music was on point, drinks sponosored by Red Bull, Belvidere and Henieken were perfect, chilled w/ a few friends, overall enjoyed myself. In addition to me enjoying myself, the highlight of the night came when KanYe West came through and showed love.
Although i had a great time I'm madd Assata and Nigel didn't come through!
Heres Some pics to see how my night went:
Crowd grooving to the music:

Cudi showing me some love:

KanYe, showing love to fellow MC, Cudi:


Flashing Lights:

My IDJ new media fam:

I meet this girl tonight, from cali loved her and her energy, but forgot her name, but guarentee you its not the last you'll see of her on RusAzal:

Alice Promoting:

Rus Azal's Comment: "Day and Night"

ok...

so clearly, people do come to RusAzal on a regular. I do alpologize for my tardy posts. Im back rest assure, cry no more..lol HA!.

Ive had a busy week and its still going,
Monday- Birthday | Nas-Alife event, where i was able to get my hands on a limited Nas/Alfie callabo packaage, which included a lighter, Krink grafetti pen, and alife sticker.



Tuesday- Concert at The Blender theater and Nas' album release party, whose album is instores by the way.





Wednesday-Video shoot for actor Julito McCullum aka J. Brice in L.E.S.

Tonight-Im on my way to the 10Depp/Kid Cudi Party...will be sure to let you know how it goes...


Rus Azal's Comment: Im a Man on the MOVE!!!

Happy Independence Day

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WORLD! BE SAFE, HAVE FUN AND, IF BBQ-ING, EAT TILL YOU CANT EAT NO MORE!

Rus Azal's Comment: Try not to blow off any limbs or fingers, playing with firecrackers! thanks.

Lil" Wayne " A Milli"

THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST VIDEO I'VE SEEN ALL YEAR!!!

Rus Azal's Comment: Seems like a lot of, well respected, artists are putting out ___________ videos.

Mariah Carey feat. T.I. "I'll Be Loving You Long Time"

Rus Azal's Comment: Def. feelign the song, but the video is a lil'__________!

Jeezy Speaks...

Find more videos like this on .

In the new August Vibe Magazine cover story with Young Jeezy, he is
quoted as saying “No disrespect to Barack, but I fuck with John McCain,”
which came moments after shaking the hand of the Arizona Senator and
presumptive Republican Presidential nominee on the set of his Saturday
Night Live performance with Usher in May. He adds in the article, “I
like Barack, but at the same time I wanted to see what McCain was
talking about.” Jeezy, who has been a visible Obama supporter in recent
weeks and has been seen wearing the message “My President is Black”
during various appearances has just posted a video response to clarify
his position:

“I represent the Democratic party…I’ve never been nor do I ever plan
to be a John McCain supporter,” says Jeezy. “I support Barack Obama.”

The Multi-Platinum rapper is getting ready to release his third album,
titled The Recession through CTE/Def Jam which will feature songs such
as his latest smash hit, “Put On” featuring Kanye West in addition to
“My President is Black” which will make its exclusive debut on Monday,
July 7th on www.USDA2Day.com.

Rus Azal's Comment: The Recession Is Coming !!!

Finally, It's About Time !

KanYe recently revealed to a couple of sources, that he has signed a deal with the international luxury brand, Louis Vuitton. KanYe will design and have rights to a line of mens shoes. Ye is also working and planning out a signature line of women’s wear (How You doinggggg? –Wendy Williams Voice), which is projected to debut this fall.

No Gooze, but I love KanYe, but womens shoes?...seems a lil’ suspect

How You Doing……

The GUCCI Epidemic....

AIGHT, enough is, fucking, enough! The Gucci explosion, that has recently taken place over the last 2 years is OUT OF CONTROL! Everyone wants to be a fucking rockstar, outfitted in GUCCI!
My interest in Gucci started in High School, catholic school smh..., but it was nothing like these hood boogas today (Gucci hat, Gucci polo, Gucci belt, Gucci kicks; this shit is ridiculous and a lil' tacky!).
A friend of mine, once said "If you can't buy it twice, don't buy it at all." with that said all you wanna be's out there wearing ya fucking rent money...check ya account...and see if you can buy it twice!

Rus Azal's Comment: "Raw Like Sushi, Genuine Like Gucci."

Rooftop BBQ

Looking for something to do Pre- 4th of July?
Well, if your in Brooklyn, or just feel like coming thru..come thru, grab a drink, grab a burger and just chilllllllll. Its Boundless' annual 4th of July Rooftop BBQ.

Rus Azal's Comment: Leave the bullshit at home.

Be KanYe?

Aight, there's a lot of ppl out there, that either aspire or wanna be KanYe West; with that said, here's a pill that will make you turn into KanYe, fully equipted with swag and talent.

SIKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

I guess right now, the cool thing, or newest trend is to get hip hop stars to advertise for vodka, first Diddy w/Ciroc and now KanYe w/ Absolute...smh.

Based on the video it looks like KanYe is, respectably, the new face for Absolute. Although creative in its method of advertising, do i stand a alone when i say that this shit seems a lil KOOK-ed?

Rus Azal's Comment: Weird (scratches head)

Just Like A Tattoo

Well known producer/Recording Artist/ Fashion designer, Pharrell Williams is contemplating removing his tattoo's, by way of this new expirimental proceudre. Pharell goes on to say “It’s going to be pricey, but f**k it, it’s worth it. I got fire on my arms! I’m a grown man! There’s an institute called the Wake Forest Institute in North Carolina for Regenerative Skin Treatment. It’s basically like getting a skin graft, but you’re not taking skin from your ass or your legs. These guys actually grow the skin for you. First you have to give them a sample of your skin, which they then replicate. Once that’s been done, they sew it on - and it’s seamless.”

They say he's thinking bout replacemet tats once his "new skin" (lol) heals.


N*E*R*D talk Tattoos

Source via Bossip & NahRight
Rus Azal's Comment: >"Body Marked Up Like The Subways in Harlem..."

Under The Bus.......

Im a huge Jeezy fan and admire his work and his continuing hustle, but when you out personal shit on blast between you and your shorty (keiysha), who like you is a star, thats just not cool. In the feature Jeezy states that while with Keiysha, she was the controlling one in the relationship. Jeexy also goes on to state that "...she asked em to marry her...she even bought the ring!" smh.

Side note, Jeezy's recent TV appearance with John McCain left a bad taste in his mouth..Click Here to find out more.

Rus Azal's Comment: Be Sure to go out and cop Jeezy's fortcoming album, THE RECESSION, dropping August 19th.