iCandy: Keeley Hazell

It’s been way too long since we’ve provided something to gawk at, I truly apologize and to make things up to you, I proudly present Keeley Hazell. Ms. Hazell is a British model/actress hailing from London and is clearly blessed with an AMAZING set of breasts! It is rumored that she is a 32E, but if you’ve had any experience with the female anatomy, then you know that anything over a D-Cup is totally BANANANANAS!!

Anyway, I’ll shut up now and allow the drooling to continue. If you need to see more of Keeley, head to her site — www.KeeleyHazell.uk

NFL Week 8 Lines

Because like many of you out there, I too suffer from “gamblitis”. That is the term we here at TCNY use to define our erratic betting strategies used to “beat Vegas” on a weekly basis during the NFL season. And due to my recent success as of late, I’ve decided to share a few of my picks with you! Take a look below as I’ve picked a few potential locks so you all can join in the risk and reward for this week.

* Broncos at Ravens
— Favorite: Ravens, by 3 and a half [O/U: 41 and a half]
— Synopsis: Yours truly know that the Broncos will inevitably lose, but this ain’t gonna be the week. Denver’s Rookie Head Coach, Josh McDaniels, has his team rolling and believing in his system. This guy has turned Kyle Orton into a viable NFL Quarterback and transformed former problem child WR, Brandon Marshall, into a responsible teammate.
— TCNY’s Pick: Broncos to cover and the under

* Vikings at Packers
— Favorite: Packers, by 3 [O/U: 47 and a half]
— Synopsis: This may sound familiar, but yours truly know that the Vikings will inevitably lose, but this ain’t gonna be the week. Mr. Favre is returning to Lambeau and he also has his team rolling right along. Now, I know the Packers’ have had this game circled on the calendar since Brett’s signing and they’ve been chomping at the bit to get after him and that’s awesome, really. But there is one obstacle in the way — Adrian Peterson. “All Day” hasn’t been stopped all season and I doubt the suspect Green Bay defense will be the team to neutralize him.
— TCNY’s Pick: Vikings to cover and the under

* Rams at Lions
— Favorite: Lions, by 4 [O/U: Off]
— Synopsis: Here’s an interesting scenario, Detroit is the favorite! Come on, that doesn’t happen too often folks!! Now listen, I highly doubt the Rams will wind up replicating the Lions winless effort of last season, but they ain’t gonna change that this week. Even if Megatron ends up missing the contest and Stafford’s injury keeps him out as well, backup QB Daunte Culpepper and RB Kevin Smith are enough to lift the Lions over St Louis on Ford Field.
— TCNY’s Pick: Lions to cover

Good luck y’all and I hope these suggestions help! Let me know how you do.

2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards — “The Cypher”

Although I’m not a fan of BET and do not particularly care for it’s sub par programming, I have enjoyed the segments of their annual hip-hop award show which is so aptly named “The Cypher” — I don’t have to explain, right?? Anyway, Below are the three videos which appeared during this year’s show and probably the best features the network has ever done. The main reason for that is Premo, especially since he technically serves as the host here. But my sincere suggestion, watch each one and then go back and listen to Eminem’s verse once more. In a word… incredible. Oh yeah and Joey kills it too! But, go watch for yourself and as always y’all — ENJOY!!

** Number One Featuring Nicki Minaj, Buckshot, Crown Royyal & Joe Budden

** Number Two Featuring Wale, Nipsey Hussle, Gsan & KRS-One

(( Note to BET – Rap should never need subtitles!!! ))

** Number Three Featuring Mos Def, Black Thought & Eminem

2009 World Series – Yankees vs Phillies

Here we go! This’ll be the 40th time we’ve been in this position, and more importantly, it’s going to be the 27th time we win a championship! Mark my words, Yankees in 6. A-Rod is going to play well and certainly earn his first ring, but this is going to be a time when the new additions — Sabathia, Burnett and Teixiera will really shine.

Man, Wednesday can’t come fast enough!!

Entourage Season Six Finale

Like most of you out there, we here at TCNY are huge Entourage fans and have been since it’s first episode back in ‘04. There is absolutely no “bandwagon jumpers” aboard this ship, as a matter of fact, that is our manifesto. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, let’s discuss this evenings Season 6 finale.

Where do I start, hhmmm… What the fuck?!?!? No seriously, what the fuck… I’m absolutely floored! Let me rephrase my disposition — WHAT THE MOTHERFUCK???!!! We’ve all realized that this season was stitched with a common thread and that the concepts of “change” and “growth” would be prevalent all season long, but not like this!! Don’t get me wrong, I understand the premise of Eric and Sloan getting hitched and moving on with their lives and I genuinely like the idea… but it’s destined for failure!

Now, I know HBO has announced that Season 7 is in the pipeline, but Doug Ellin had better start writing now if he’s going to have this work! Aside from the soon to be newlyweds, we also saw Ari completing his maturation process while agree to put his ill feelings behind him and take over Terrance’s agency, amicably… aside from the little paintball tantrum. Then, we have Drama being offered a leading role and a potential development deal with a major network. Plus, we witnessed an official breakup between Sal and Jamie. Yeah, I’m going to call him Sal from now on, I don’t know why, but I feel it’s appropriate. Anyway, as if all the above wasn’t enough, we’ve now witnessed Lloyd officially becoming an agent and the shameless promotion and emergence of Matt Damon’s charity, One X One. And last but not least, we will eventually come to a crossroads with our main character — Vinny. How is his comeback and return to stardom going to collide with the dismantling of his crew? There is just too much going on here people!!

In closing I want to leave you with this thought — traditionally, this much “change” during a season finale is a great idea for a drama or soap opera, but it rarely works out in a comedy. I wish Mr. Ellin the best of luck and hope he successfully continues with his masterpiece with next summer’s Season 7. Our fingers are crossed…

New Music: Dirty Money — “Love Comes Down”

Here is “Love Comes Down” the latest single from Puff’s ‘Last Train To Paris’ which is set to hit stores November 24, 2009. This is the follow up to “Angels” which received heavy airplay but fell slightly short of ever reaching Billboard’s Hot 100.

We at TCNY feel this is a record you need to hear. Hit the link below and feel free to get up an dance… ENJOY!

|+ Dirty Money — “Love Comes Down”

New Video: Grammy Family — “Whatever You Want”

Ok, so it seems we are going to soon see an album from the GOOD Music team, Grammy Family. Take a look at the initial promo/single from Ye, Cons and John Legend titled “Whatever You Want” which was shot in one of TCNY’s favorite vacation destinations, Miami.

Let us know what you think… ENJOY!

New Video: Drake — “Forever”

This is the official video for the Drake’s latest effort, “Forever”, featuring Kanye, Lil Wayne and Eminem. Because of his appearance at the very beginning and the continuous footage of his feats throughout, it’s safe to assume this record will be used as some sort of promotional tool for LeBron’s film ‘More Then A Game’ which is set to hit theaters on Friday, October 2nd.

With that said, please don’t discredit the video as it unites some of the best in the game right now. This alone is enough to excite even the most jaded hip-hop fan, ME!

So, as always, kick back and ENJOY!

Out & About: Jay-Z’s “Answer The Call” at MSG

One word — WOW! This show was fantastic… How was the view from home, LOL?!?! Anyway, there were too many special guests and appearances to name (besides, I’m beat!), but I’m planning on adding more pics and a full review sometime this weekend.

Stay tuned…

The Best Dunk EVER!

Guy Dupuy threw down this absolutely ridiculous dunk a few nights back at London’s Midnight Madness Dunk Contest. Please understand, this man launches the ball in the air, then simultaneously makes the catch, passes it his legs and leaps over the man standing before the rim all while in the air! For the first time in years… I’m totally speechless LOL. Just watch the video and see for yourself!!

New Music: Kid Cudi — “Soundtrack 2 My Life”

Some of you probably remember a few months back when Kanye West and Kid Cudi appeared on BET’s ‘106 & Park’ and freestyled for the fans… Well here is the record which Cudi’s lines belong to. This is easily one of my favorite tracks from him thus far, especially the opening line — “I got 99 problems and they all bitches, wish I was Jigga Man, care-free living…”. Hit the link below and give it a few spins.

|+ Kid Cudi — “Soundtrack 2 My Life”

ENJOY!

Out & About — Ralph Lauren Rugby (Newbury St, Boston)

So as most of you know, anytime I’m in a new area I make it a point to hit up the local shopping scene. And although I’m a die hard NYer, I must admit Newbury Street in the Back Bay of Boston is definitely the place to be. Not only does it offer the big “Fifth Ave” labels (i.e. Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, etc…) which came be found in Manhattan, but you can also find retailers like Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, G-Star, and others right next door. In addition, Newbury also houses some awesome “boutique” stores like Johnny Cupcakes, Bodega and the TCNY favorite — RL’s Rugby. Above is a shot of possibly the dopest hooded Rugby ever… MINE! My colleague and I spent nearly 3 hours with the lovely Abigail and other staff members creating some amazing pieces. Take a look below to view more pics of another great TCNY adventure…

If your travels ever bring you to Boston, I encourage you to visit Newbury Street. And should you happen to stroll on in to the Rugby store, tell’em we sent ya!

PEACE!

Classic Music: Shai — “If I Ever Fall In Love”

If you’re like me then you understand how great 90’s R&B is. Sure, there are dozens of pop music icons today, but back then it was more about the music then the artist. In those days, a great single meant more then tits, ass and production. Here is just one example of that very point. So with that said, I encourage you to raise the volume on your computer and get your sexy on… ENJOY!

***FYI — I wanted to post up the actual video, but Universal is too fucking greedy and they won’t allow their videos to be embedded.

New Music: Jay-Z — “Venus vs Mars”

Yet another Timbaland produced record which could make the final cut. This shit is smooth as butter and, at first listen, it sounds like there is a Cassie appearance here. Hit the link below and hear it for yourself…

ENJOY!

|+ Jay-Z — “Venus vs Mars”

New Music/New Video: Raekwon — “House Of Flying Daggers” (Feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah & Method Man)

I may wind up being a little late on this, but fuck it… this shit is bananananas!! In total honesty, when I heard that Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II was due out 9/8, I wasn’t all that excited because I felt it would be… wack. Yeah! I said it! Now, I know that sounds like blasphemy, especially from someone who was introduced to hip-hop through Rae and the Wu, but you had the same thoughts too — don’t front, admit it!!!

Thankfully, by the sights and sounds of the lead single “House Of Flying Daggers”, it seems like we’re in for quite a treat from the Chef. The song is wicked sick ((sorry, they say that shit here in Boston and it’s stuck in my head)) and I’m really loving the animation. It reminds me of a certain Black ninja cartoon, can you figure out what I’m eluding to? Watch closely…

In case the video isn’t enough, hit the link below to D/L the record. ENJOY!

|+ Raekwon — “House Of Flying Daggers” (Feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah & Method Man)

New Music: Jay-Z — “Reminder” & “Off That”

With only 17 days until the release of the Blueprint 3, it’s only right that I hit you with the freshest leaks. Below are the two Timbaland produced tracks which may appear on the album. First, is the smooth and ultra cocky “Reminder”. Then, I proudly present you with “Off That” — a rythmic orgy which waves goodbye to all the “out-dated” trends, either in fashion, music or even society. It’s a high energy record which is going to be the club banger of 2009, GUARANTEED! But, enough with all the chitter-chatter, hit the links… ENJOY!

|+ Jay-Z — Reminder [Prod. By Timbaland]

|+ Jay-Z — Off That (Feat. Drake) [Prod. By Timbaland]

FYI — If you’d like to see the rest of the tracklist for Hov’s Blueprint 3, click here.

Extra Butter

I’ve been meaning to do this for some time now, and as we rapidly approach “back-to-school” shopping season, it is time I share with you the dopest place to get fresh for September… Extra Butter.

Not only are these guys like family to me, but they truly are first class and genuine in everything they do. It’s easy to see why everyone who visits stays, chats and basks in the store’s smooth ambiance. Let’s take a look inside…

Each week these guys are stocked with the latest arrivals from brands like 3Sixteen, 10 Deep, Mishka, Mighty Healthy, Ek5obition, ONLY, Villainy, ALIFE and Married to the MOB. And you know they consistently offer the hottest releases from Brand Jordan, Nike, Puma, Reebok as well as Vans.

And should you have any questions during your experience, feel free to reach out to anyone in the store. All the guys – Jason, Russy, Alex (“The Russian Assault Rifle”) or Evan – are always willing to provide assistance. And ladies… PLEASE be careful of young Alex, he may seem timid and shy, but he is very deceptive!! Approach with caution.

And speaking of Russy…

Here he is with the store’s pet hamster. FYI – that’s the flyest hamster you’ll ever see… seriously.

If you’re interested in seeing the latest arrivals and what’s going on with the guys *CLICK HERE* to check out their blog. Oh, and in case you’re trying to get more familiar with Russy… click on his pic above and you’ll be directed to his Facebook page. Again, proceed with caution!

I’m sure I’ll see you at one of our events or maybe just stalking the store very soon, but until then… ENJOY!!

Out & About: Yankees vs. Red Sox

First off – Fuck Boston! Sorry, I had to do that.

Anyway, last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of seeing my beloved Yankees sweep Boston. I was in attendance during Thursday night’s blowout and I was fortunate enough to score tix to Friday night’s incredible marathon game. If you are a fellow Yankee fan, I’m sure you’ll agree that both games were amazingly enjoyable for their own individual reasons.

Aside from the action on the field, the ambiance of the new stadium is remarkable in and of itself. I cannot give enough thanks to the folks who took part in it’s creation, as they maintained so many elements of the old park. This is yet another reason why I take such pride in my own Yankeeness (did I just coin that term? LOL), and I “enjoy a day at the ballgame” every chance I get.

*REVISED: Blueprint 3 Tracklist

I found this while digging around the web. It looks pretty official, but everything is subject to change prior to release day. Take a look…

This is what I’ve heard it will look like, this is as accurate as we’ll get before it hits shelves…

- 1. What We Talkin’ About (Feat. Luke Steele of Empire of The Sun) [Prod. By Kanye West & No I.D.]
- 2. Thank You [Prod. By Kanye West & No I.D.]
- 3. D.O.A. [Prod. By No I.D.]
- 4. Run This Town (Feat. Kanye West & Rihanna) [Prod. By Kanye West & No I.D.]
- 5. Empire State of Mind (Feat. Alicia Keys) [Prod. By Al Shux]
- 6. Real As It Gets (Feat. Young Jeezy) [Prod. By The Incredibles]
- 7. On To The Next One (Feat. Swizz Beatz) [Prod. By Swizz Beatz]
- 8. Off That (Feat. Drake) [Prod. By Timbaland]
- 9. A Star is Born (Feat. J. Cole) [Prod. By Kanye West & No I.D.]
- 10. Venus vs. Mars [Prod. By Timbaland]
- 11. Already Home (Feat. Kid Cudi) [Prod. By Kanye West]
- 12. Hate (Feat. Kanye West) [Prod. By Kanye West]
- 13. Reminder [Prod. By Timbaland]
- 14. So Ambitious (Feat. Pharrell) [Prod. By The Neptunes]
- 15. Young Forever (Feat. Mr Hudson) [Prod. By Kanye West]

FYI – The anticipated release date here is September 11. The date marks the 8 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as well as the release of Jay’s first Blueprint album.

iCandy: Esti Ginzburg

Esti Ginzburg is 19 year old model from Tel Aviv, Israel. She is most well known for her appearance in the recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and her work as a fashion model for brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry and FCUK.

To see and learn more about this lovely Israeli, visit here site — EstiGinzburg.net

Classic Video: Nas — “Street Dreams”

I used to love this video, the whole Casino thing was and still is awesome to me. ‘It Was Written‘ is definitely my favorite Nas album.

Gucci Icon — New pop-up shops coming soon!

As an admittedly obsessed “Guccihead”, it excits me to see the brand pursue strategies which are otherwise foreign to them. Sure, they’re clearly trying to mimic the overwhelming success LV had with the launch of Kayne’s kicks, but can you blame them? They’re trying to make their brand accessible during a time when many people can’t afford to go out to eat. See below for a portion of the press release…

NEW YORK — Gucci is hoping its temporary stores leave a lasting impression.

Like other luxury retailers in the recession, Gucci is looking for high-impact, lower-cost methods of generating interest in the brand, especially among style leaders who may not be moved by conventional forms of advertising.

Gucci Icon-Temporary is that method. The flash sneaker store will touch down in six or seven locations around the world where tastemakers gather, such as Art Basil Miami Beach, staying open for two or three weeks in each spot. The first stop on the tour will be Crosby Street in SoHo on Oct. 23. Other stops will include London, Berlin, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Gucci Icon-Temporary units will feature 18 exclusive sneaker styles — 16 for men and two for women. Incorporating classic Gucci design elements such as the GG logo and a stylized version of the Gucci red-and-green web detail, each shoe has an embroidered “Limited Edition” label inside and a silver or gold metal dog tag hanging from the laces. Leather tags on shoe laces can be customized and embossed with a shopper’s initials.

See you at Crosby St on 10/23!!!

- Via Hypebeast

Air Jordan XI “Space Jam” — Let the hype begin!!

And in classic Jordan Brand fashion, not only is it a super limited release and of course it’s not enough to just have a fourth quarter/holiday release… No sir, these bad boys are slated to drop on Black Friday!! So, you’d better gobble up that turkey fast and get down to your local shops. These will be an instant sellout.

Good luck!

- Via SneakerNews

My Sincere Apologies…

My lack of updates of late has been inexcusable. I will be back on my grind shortly… I promise! I’ve been going through a tough move due to my recent breakup. But nevertheless, TCNY will be back on track soon.

FYI – If you haven’t already signed up for our ESPN fantasy football league, TCNY Bowl, you should act quickly! The draft is this Sunday, August 2nd. Scroll down the page for further info and details.

New Music: Jay-Z — “Run This Town” (Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West)

Wow.. this is stadium music!! As soon as I heard the first 8 bars I instantly envisioned a live performance at Summer Jam. This shit sounds that big.

And for those of you who might still think Kanye’s lyrics are weak… prepare to be impressed! Peep the line — “…She got an ass that’ll swallow up a G-string, and up top, two bee stings…”

Hit the link below — ENJOY!

Jay-Z — “Run This Town” (Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West)