Something New: Firday Ode

I've decided to add something to Rus Azal, A friday ode to Hip Hop. Hip Hop has influenced us all in some shape, way, or form. Whether your a politician, an aspiring fashion designer, or an indecisive motherfucker Hip Hop has always been there as a source of inspiration and motivation. As a result, here's the first of many Friday ode's...

Rus Azal's Comment: Let me see you put your rock's in the air.
SOURCE: Trackfourmerz via Fade To Black

Jay or Nae?

So Yesterday, while gettign my daily Hip Hop Lesson, from Mazzi of S.O.U.L. Purpose, I stumbled upon this...

Chances are you've watched it, and are like WTF was that or what's the point? Well if you watch it again and pay close attention to the little boy on the left (your left) you'll see that it's Jay-z from back in the day!

Rus Azal's Comment: Jay or Nae?

Come Thru, Support...

Come celebrate with Def Jam Recoding Artist Karina, as she celebrates the Debut of her album First Love at Harlem Lanes on Monday night. In order to be in attendance you must RSVP to KarinaFirstLove@gmail.com.

Please note, this is a bowling party so come with your A game

Rus Azal's Comment: First Love in stores Aug.19th

Young Jeezy's The Recession Tracklisting

Aight, seems like The Recession is on it's way and in full effect(Jeezy's album, not the big financial splunder).
Below, you'll find the track listing from Young Jeezy's forthcoming album, THE RECESSION, in stores Spet. 2nd. Seems like Jeezy has a lot to say this time around, Which also poses a question.
If Artists gave you more for your buck (music), would you buy music?

1. The Recession (Intro)

2. Welcome Back

3. By The Way

4. Crazy World

5. What They Want

6. Amazin'

7. Hustlaz Ambition

8. Who Dat

9. Don't You Know

10. Circulate

11. Word Play

12. Vacation

13. Everything feat.Anthony Hamilton & Lil Boosie

14. Takin' It There feat. Trey Songz

15. Don't Do It

16. Put On feat. Kanye West

17. Get Allot

18. My President feat. Nas

Rus Azal's Comment: IT's BOBO baby, Get at me Dwight@BestofBothOffices.com

...Always had a passion for FASHION!

Being that kanYe, is somewhat of a mentor to me (laughs), I couldn't help, not posting this. Here's a sneak peak of Ye's, soon to be released clothing line, Pastelle. From the looks of it, it looks very simplistic, which is kinda weird, considering the tyoe of dude kanYe is...




Photo Source: The A.R. Expericence

Rus Azal's Comment: Must be nice having, celebraton friends and being able to call em up and say "hey can you model some Pastell for me?"

KING STAMPEDE fall 08

New York based, street brand KING STAMPEDE, debuted a few fall 08 fitted's, which to me are ehhhhhh__________. None the less, I still fucks with his brand hard body, so no biggie, one mistake won't hurt you. Check em out at Bounless.

Rus Azal's Comment: Salutations to my boy Nick over at BNY!

DID You Realize?

Kanye West "Champion Video" Official Directed by NEON from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
Here's kanYe's newest video,CHAMPION, which is the 6th video from the 07' release of GRADUATION.

Rus Azal's Comment: CLASSIC!