Archive for June 4, 2009

A GLIMPSE AT THE FUTURE; THE LAMBORBIKE!

The Lamborbiker is a concept bike from designer Flavio Adriani, who was inspired by Marcello Gandini, chief designer of Bertone and freelance designer since 1980. Gandini was also designer of the Osmos wheel and the Lamborghini Countach. While some may not equate the Lamborbiker’s skeletal frame to the Lamborghini Countach, others may still appreciate the design direction of the bike in terms of its curved lines and sleek frame. The hubless wheels are also a great addition to the bike, as it gives it more of a futuristic feel. More images after the jump.

FAB PROMISES AUTO-BIOGRAPHICAL ‘LOSO’S WAY’

Brooklyn’s Fabolous is promising fans his most personal album with Loso’s Way, slated to be released later this month.

The main theme of the album will focus on the dangers and challenges of transitioning from street life to an honest living.

The motif reflects its movie inspiration, Carlito’s Way, which starred Al Pacino as a gangster struggling to go straight after years of criminal activities.

Along with the LP, Fabolous will drop a 30 minute mini-film companion piece.

Several trailers for the project are now available on youtube, and have helped in creating a buzz for the Brooklynite.

To date, two advance singles have been released for Loso’s Way: The Dream-assisted “Throw It In the Bag” (produced by Tricky Stewart), and “It’s My Time,” featuring Jeremith and produced by the Runners.

The former is listed as the #1 Most-Added song in the Rhythm radio format, while the latter holds the same distinction in the Urban format.

Both singles also premiered last week on MTV.

The album will be the first in 3 years for Fabolous, and serve as a followup to 2007’s gold-certified From Nothin’ to Somethin’.

At press time, Fabolous is scheduled to perform in Los Angeles with NeYo at this year’s BET Awards on June 28.

Loso’s Way will be released on June 30 through Desert Storm/Def Jam.

The entire tracklisting is available below:

The Way “Intro” Produced by Streetrunner Feel Like I’m Back – Produced by Justice League

My Time feat Jeremih Produced by The Runners

Imma Do It featuring Kobe Produced by Khalil

Everything, Everyday, Everywhere feat Keri Hilson – Produced by Ryan Leslie

Throw It In The Bag feat The Dream – Produced by Tricky

When The Money Goes – Remix feat Jay-Z Produced by Jermaine Dupri

Salute feat Lil Wayne – Produced by Miguel

There He Go Featuring Paul Cain, Red Café and Freck Billionaire– Produced by THE BLACKOUT MOVEMENT

The Fabolous Life feat Ryan Leslie – Produced by Ryan Leslie

Makin Love feat Ne-Yo – Produced by Jermaine Dupri

Last Time feat Trey Songz – Produced by Jermaine Dupri

Stay feat Marsha Ambrosius Produced by Syience

Pachanga Produced by Sid V

Lullaby Produced by Alchemist

Never Let It Go Featuring Keys Produced by Khalil

I Miss My Love Produced by Sean C. and L.V.

WYCLEF JEAN HONOURED BY HARRY BELAFONTE

Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean will be in good company on Monday (June 8th) as World Hunger Year (WHY) honors his commitment to fighting poverty at this year’s 2009 WHY-Chapin awards dinner.

The award-winning hitmaker will receive the ASCAP-Harry Chapin Humanitarian award at the event, which will take place at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City.

Jamaican musician/actor/activist Harry Belafonte will be on hand to present Jean the award.

Known as a leading advocate for innovative, community-based solutions to hunger and poverty, WHY is dedicated towards combating these issues by promoting methods for creating self-reliance, economic justice, and equal access to nutritious and affordable food.

Monday’s presentation is the latest accomplishment for Jean, who established his Yéle Haiti foundation in 2005.

The organization, which works towards long-term progress for Haiti via small-scale, manageable and replicable projects – is credited with changing the lives of children and adults through education, health, environment and community development programs.

“We must continue to highlight both the accomplishments of Yéle as well as Haiti’s continued need,” said Simon Khan, chief executive officer of the award dinner’s co-host, Antilia. “We are pleased to partner with WHY to bring awareness to this organization’s efforts in the Caribbean, and are delighted to work once again with Wyclef and his team.”

In addition to Jean, WHY-Chapin award recipients will include WFAN Sports Radio 66 and Growing Power, a national nonprofit organization and land trust that provides equal access to high-quality, safe and affordable food for those in need.

Several 2008 Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Award winners will also be recognized for their efforts to go beyond charity to create change in their communities.

Famed Calypso singer/songwriter The Mighty Sparrow will bring the flavor of the Caribbean to the event with a special performance.

For Khan, the awards dinner marks a prime opportunity to “highlight achievements in the Caribbean community through the recognition of three Caribbean stalwarts – Wyclef Jean, Harry Belafonte and The Mighty Sparrow, who each continue to champion important Caribbean causes.”

EMINEM ROBBED!

Rap star Eminem was the victim of a robbery on Sunday (May 31) at the MTV Movie Awards.

According to reports, the rapper’s hotel room was burglarized during the infamous awards show, as robbers made off with a $60,000 necklace.

Additionally, the thieves stole Eminem’s personal laptop computer.

The news comes on the heels of a now infamous incident, in which comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Bruno” landed bare bottom – in Eminem’s face.

In more positive news, the rapper’s album Relapse album topped Billboard’s Top 200 Album’s chart having moved over 608,000 copies last week.

The album also sold another 225,000 copies, making the top selling album on the Billboard 200 chart this week as well.

At press time representatives for Eminem could not be reached for comment.