The Grandiose. I'm
Livin' Grand, Fuck The Man.
The Grandiose.
KanYe West - Devil In A New Dress
Posted September 3rd 2010
First off, let me apologize for my absence the last few days. We've been cooking up some special
things for you guys over here at The Grandiose so keep checking in. Second, this is what the fuck I'm talking about. This
is what I've been missing from Ye. I like that he's out in the music world being an artist and not just doing the same thing
over and over, but this is where I think he shines. No I.D. definitely did his part on the production too so let's not let
that go unnoticed. I'm glad Ye kept good on his promise of G.O.O.D. Fridays of the family releasing something new every Friday.
Let's see how they can top this next week.
It's only right I follow up the lego scene below with the announcement of the special edition release of
Inception due out December 6th just in time for the holidays. The triple disc pack will include the Blu-Ray, DVD, and digital
copy along side a spinning top, theatrical dream machine leaflet and four art cards showing main key art all in the dreamiest
briefcase ever (see what I did right there....dreamy...). People can opt for the Inception briefcase from today when pre-ordering
Christopher Nolan’s Inception from all major online retailers
including Play, Amazon and HMV. We assume that North America will see the same release, but we can only hope.
The Lego "Inception" Brickbending Photo Trick
Posted August 30th 2010
Sam W. went all out with three different lego scales and used force perspective to create
this Inception homage vignette. Dope work man.
Diddy and Ye are up there along with some other flamboyant characters as far as being Grandiose
goes, but Madlib has done something I've never seen before. In celebration of the opening of their Pasadena, CA location, Intelligentsia
Coffee hooked up with Madlib to create a special espresso blend 16 oz coffee bag. What other producer do you know has his
own coffee son?!?! (Dave Chappelle voice). This espresso comes whole-bean and was freshly roasted at Intelligentsia's East
L.A. facilities on 8/04/10. It will remain at peak freshness until around the first week of September so you need to jump
on that. You can pick yours up now or check it out over at Stones Throw online store below.
Game ft. Jay Electronica - Higher (prod. Swizz Beatz)
Posted August 28th 2010
The latest track from Jayceon featuring Jay elec yamaka and produced by Swizzy. What appears
to be a dope song already is definitely not done (notice only two verses and a lot of time at the end). Be on the lookout
for the final version which is said to include Nas that should be out soon.
Something a little different this time around from Mr. Hudson. I like
what I've heard so far from Benjamin, but he's showing his versatility on this one. G.O.O.D. music y'all.
Free stuff is always good, but Image comics has done us one better. Using the popular iOS
comic book platform created by the folks at comiXology, Image Comcs has just launched their app for the iPad, iPhone, and
iPod Touch for free. Image's most popular titles, including SAVAGE DRAGON, CHEW, BATTLE POPE and Rob Liefeld's YOUNGBLOOD
which we already told you is in production for a movie adaptation. The Image Comics app will also be the first to feature
work from Todd McFarlane with the inclusion of HAUNT, created in collaboration with Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE).
In addition to individual issues for ongoing series, which are priced for $1.99, Image will also offer fans issues of several
popular Image titles, sneak peeks of upcoming titles, and other exclusive content for free. Go download yours now off iTunes.
Brad Pitt In Red Dead Redemption Adaptation
Posted August 26th 2010
Red Dead Redemption is a phenomenal success. Brad Pitt is that dude. Put them together and I really don't
see how things could go bad. As of June 2010, the open world action-adventure Western video game has sold five million copies
and did so well that Hollywood is already looking to make the movie. Not only is Brad Pitt the first choice, but he has already
been offered the lead role according to ShowBizSpy.com. While his agent has publically said they're reviewing the offer, this
has the potential to be a great thing for the gaming and movie world a like. Just remember where you heard it.
The Seabreacher
Posted August 26t 2010
James Bond's personal submarine is flat out no match for the new Seabreacher models. Available in a 155hp
dolphin J inspired model or the more dreaded shark-bodied 266hp X model, these personal watercrafts can
reach up to 50 mph on the surface and up to 25 mph submerged, and are capable of high-speed dives that send the craft launching
out of the water. Other features include a snorkel-mounted video camera and an iPod-compatible stereo system which definitely
should be included considering that they start at $65,000 and up. Get more information and pictures over at the official website
below.
Store all of your information in these 2.5-inch Toshiba hard drives that feature USB interfaces, all disguised
in NES classics such as The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and even Ninja Gaiden. Available in capacities up to 1TB, these dope
collector's items will run you anywhere between $130-$180. Check them all out down below.
After seeing this, you should never be able to complain about how your room or house isn't big enough. Steve
Sauer, who is an engineer for Boeing, has spent the last 7 years turning this 182-square-foot basement condo into a decked-out,
three-level dwelling.
If you were looking for the bathtub, it is built into the floor just beneath the front door and covered
up by a 3form chroma panel. This is not the product of him throwing out stuff he normally uses, but just reinventing the way
he looked at the space that was being used. The condo still includes two beds, a 37" TV, a bathroom with shower, a kitchen
with working dishwasher, and space for two full-size bicycles. Sauer spent hundreds of hours searching the internet for the
perfect pieces at the exact size needed. When he couldn't find those pieces, he made them himself.
If you think that he's the only one that can fit in this cozy abode, you my friend are dead wrong. The
luxury condo can fit up to 10 people which he has had over numerous times for parties just to see if it was possible.
Not only do we tip our hats to Mr. Sauer for being a fucking genious, but we also challenge you guys to rethink
your living conditions and to see what kind of space-saving elements you can come up with.
Wale - Hold Yuh Freestyle
Posted August 24th 2010
We saw a multiple freestyles from Mr. Folarin before the More About Nothing Tape and he's not stopping there
as he jumps on Gyptian's Hold Yuh. I believe the proper term would be,"DC chillin', PG chillin'"?
Yea I'm a few days late, sue me. Thanks to Gary and the whole DXC crew for putting on a Grand
show (see what I did there?), all of the other vendors who showed up and of course everybody that came out to make it a great
time. Not only did we have a good time, but we also released two new tees which are available right now in the Merchandise
section. Check out pics of the event produced by Francis Santos above by clicking on the large photo. Thanks again for capturing
the event in still moments and thanks to everybody who came out to show their support. Go pick one of the 1st editions tees
that are up now before they're gone.
SN'EADS By R E E - Episode 11
Posted August 21st 2010
The original sneakerhead comic by an actual sneakerhead. This is obviously episode 11, but
keep up with my man R E E via his twitter account or check out his blog below.
The snippet leaked over a week ago, but now we have the full song and no more radio rips. Here's a cd quality
version which doesn't disappoint. The competition is fierce, but I don't know how Lupe is not the unanimous best lyricist
among the masses. Check out the song and then bite your tongue haters.
This piece of artillery comes with five interchangable parts to suit just the tactical combat
you're looking for. Add the flip-up sight for aiming precision and the dual-mode light beam with red-dot accuracy that's perfect
for night missions. The shoulder stock to steadies your shot and stores an extra clip of the high impact dart ammo (sold
separately). You can also add the tactical rail to maximize your precision or the barrel extension with top and bottom tactical
rails. Did I mention this is made by Nerf and retails for $20? Do you know what I would have done with this if Nerf actually
made shit this cool back in my younger days? Enjoy your time kiddies.
If you didn't see the videos of this show in Portland, then you missed out. Luckily, all of
our Las Vegas natives will get a chance to come out and support your fellow natives, SeDrew and Logics, and catch Spitta,
Clemm, and Samson. It's going down the 17th (that's right after the DXC folks) and the 18th at Krave Nightclub inside Planet
Hollywood. It's all ages show (21+ for the bar of course) and $20 for advance tickets or $25 at the door. See you guys there.
KiD CuDi ft KanYe West - Wylin' Cuz I'm Young
Posted August 14th 2010
Mr Rager and Mr West hook up again for one of the tracks off Cudi's upcoming album, Man On The Moon II:
The Legend of Mr Rager, due out October 26th.
What started as an illustration-a-week project by Adam Sidwell has become an artistic expression
of your favorite bad asses. The work is comprised of Sidwell's interpretations with inspirations from Fight Club,
Inception, The Goonies, and even Mega Man just to name a few. Check out his online shop now before he starts charging Diddy
money.
www.theSKIDshop.bigcartel.com
iPhone Camera Lenses
Posted August 13th 2010
Most people are already in love with their iPhone 4s, but this changes everything. Photojojo
(the guys who brought you the color swatches down below) are back with camera phone lenses that will have your Nikon jealous.
Just attach it or any other camera-equipped phone via an included magnetic ring, giving you wide angle/macro or fisheye capabilities
that go well beyond your average fixed lens. They offer the fisheye, wide angle, and macro two lens bundle for $40 or the
wide angle and macro lens for $20. Be sure to check it out below.
New joint from Spitta featuring Killa Kyleon (obviously). We're hearing Pilot Talk II coming
in October, but we'll see if that holds up. Just Enjoy This Shit for now. Jet life till the next life, alright?
No introduction is needed, but I have one for you guys anyways:
"When SeDrew Price dropped his first mixtape "Roll Da Mat
Out" in 2005, his status was instantly elevated from a popular high school student to the Prince of Las Vegas.
His raw and punch-line heavy lyrics had all who listened praising him as the next great talent in hip hop music. Feeding
off of the success of his first mixtape, SeDrew spent the next several years in the studio dedicated to improving his skills
with his new-found passion for hip hop. By the time SeDrew dropped "T.D.A.T" in 2009, the streets of Vegas were still
spinning off of the buzz from his last five mixtapes, "Wake the F*#k Up," "By Any Means Necesarry," "Rap or Die,"
"Rap or Die 1.5," and "The Rebellion." While Price is in the studio working hard on his latest
project, "The New Regime," he still wanted to deliver what many eager fans have been waiting for: an exclusive
snapshot through time of SeDrew's music. Featuring a dope Collection of the favorites / hits / classics from his last six
mixtapes, "Basic Training" is your official crash-course in SeDrew's lyrical evolution."
We got you on the link below for your free downloand. You're welcome.
In it's seventh season, HBO's hit series has become one it's top-viewed shows of all-time and is one my
personal favorites that I never miss. At the TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour, HBO programming president Michael
Lombardo divulged some details on the end of the critically acclaimed show. According to Lombardo, the series is reaching
its end, with creator/head writer Doug Ellin currently devising a way to wrap up
the adventures of Vince, Eric, Turtle, and Drama. They also want to pen a movie
for the show after the series closes out seeing how well HBO's Sex In The City did at the box office. All good things must
come to an end and this show is no different. It looks like next season will be the last, but it's not all bad fans. We saw
the premiere of How To Make It In America earlier this year which gave off the same vibe, but just in a younger generation's
perspective. The show has been renewed for a second season and we're sure to have more info on the second season premiere
as soon as this season of Entourage is over.
Joe Budden - Mood Muzik 4
Posted Augst 9th 2010
So we know October 26th, we'll get the latest installment in the MM series and you can actually pre-order
your copy right now. Through Joey's store, you can pre-order an autographed copy for $20 and fans who order the AUTOGRAPHED
album will be put on a limited TEAMVERIFIED list and have the opportunity to attend exclusive TEAMVERIFIED concerts and events.
Ether way, we get new Joey.
This is only right. It can't get no righter. Everybody from Hollywood to the music world is remaking old
works of art and we already saw GM bring back the Camaro so this is about as close as we're going to get to a 2011 Firebird.
It has a modified body that goes as far as you can into F-bird territory without running into GM design patents, a supercharged,
6.2L V8 good for 599 rear-wheel horses, a custom interior, custom 20-inch wheels, and a price tag of $60,000. Check out a
dope intro, more pics and ordering information below.
Trying to give some of your photos a quick jolt without having to take them to photoshop, Photojojo
has the perfect solution. Photojojo's pocket-sized lens and flash color filters let you saturate your scenes with one of eight
sturdy acrylic chips and you're not just limited to one. Tint half of your shot by only covering half the lens with one or
use multiple filters to experiment with different results. Small enough to fit in your pocket (or on your keychain), Photojojo's
filter are a great buy at $15.
Remember the 1994 movie adaptation of the comic book with Alec Baldwin? I know, I try my best
to forget it too. Apparently after Sony (who had Sam Raimi writing) gave up on rebooting The
Shadow, they sold the rights to Fox and they have said that Quentin is re-writing Siavash Farahani’s script.
This would definitely be a big step forward for this project. As long as they do The Shadow justice and it's not a horrible
vision like what Frank Miller did to The Spirit (still pissed about that), I will be happy camper. I won't actually be camping
or anything, just pleased.
Waterloo Labs Modify NES
Posted August 5th 2010
Waterloo Labs, located in Austin, Texas, came up with a way to play NES gams by using only
your eyes. Not the most useful step in man's technological advancement, but this is definitely one of the coolest things I've
seen in a while. Keep up the work guys, this is why you stay in school kids.
SomeWhere Else - Taboo
Posted August 5th 2010
Yes look closely. One white guy with a guitar and 3 lyricists. If that's not a recipe for
success, I don't know what is. You remember the study Dave Chappelle did, white people love the electric guitar. So you
add some hip hop to that and everybody wins. Say hello to Logik, Lonnie Ro, and Saint P and an introduction to the musical
styling of the band producer Jono who make up SomeWhere Else. This is the single off their Master Basement project which drops
on August 9th which will be free. All of this after winning the 2008 International Battle of the Bands. Check out their debut
single and check back for the tape at their website below.
It's that time again for the LV natives. Not only will we be getting the
DXC, but the Magic convention will be in town and there will definitely be plenty of stuff to get into. Come check out our
table and you'll even get free admission plus 20% off the bar with your Magic badge. The
venue will be new at the Hard Rock Cafe, but we'll all have access to the complete concert hall so expect so musical guests
(wink wink....pause).
Mayer Hawthorne - I Need You
Posted August 3rd 2010
The Great X once said, "Fuck what you heard, it's what you hearing". Now while Mayer isn't
a hardcore guy like Earl, he's still that dude and this jam is no different. Nottz handled the production and the end result
was this smooth, laid back track. Now while Stonesthrow is not giving away their golden boy's song for free, you can cop the
mp3 from them via the link below.
Big ups to our LV native SeDrew for dropping this track which is his first single off his upcoming album,
The New Regime. Locals stay tuned to the upcoming Dunk Exchange going down August 17th and be on the look out for our upcoming
limited edition shirt release. Local Support = Local Love.
Forget whatever security system you have in your house unless it covers 2,000 square feet
with pepper spray if an intruder is detected. That is assuming you have a security system because I don't, but this sounds
like the one for me. For the retail price of $600, you give burglars 40 seconds to figure something out before the pepper
spray is dispensed. Check out picking one up for yourself via the link below.
So I'm sure most of you guys saw this video earlier, but you know I had to post it. Who
else do you know can just show up and perform acapellas in a snazzy suit? I'm just asking. Yea I used the word snazzy, but
I'm looking forward to this project from Ye and I can pretty much do what I want. Still looking forward to the September 14th
release date.
Adidas Tron: Legacy Hi's
Posted July 25th 2010
Oddly enough, this isn't the first Tron sneaker made by Adidas. If you recall some years back, Adidas
made some all-black Stan Smith IIs with velcro straps that didn't sell very well. With the upcoming Tron: Legacy set
to release, I think this time around will be different. Here's the catch though, the glowing you see on the shoe is not what
it appears to be. Instead of dope LED screens on the shoe (which would hace cost soooo much), Adidas used reflective stitching
and a reflective screen print for the striped-logo on the side. Now there's no real release info other than they will drop
in December around the time of the movie. I think it's safe to say we should expect a plethora of merchandise releasing as
well.
Lupe Fiasco - Build Minds Faster (BMF)
Posted July 24th 2010
I'm not going to go into the problems with Lupe and his label, but it's along the lines of they're not feeling
Lasers and don't want to put the money behind it so the fans actually got together a petition (http://www.petitiononline.com/Beaming/petition-sign.html) and I'm not saying it worked, but Atlantic Records announced that Lasers WOULD be releasing soon via Twitter. I'm
not a fan of the flow of BMF, but I like the substance of the track and the perspective he was trying to give the listeners.
Either way, I want Lasers like everybody else. Check out the track below before Atlantic goes crazy and shuts down the
link.
Not only did Creative Control give us a visual to this Mos-laced track, but it is confirmed
that 24 Hour Karate School will finally release after the possibility of it not coming out at all was being talked about.
September 7th has been said to be the release date so we'll see if that holds up. Either way, I'll enjoy this song until then.
The Legend of Cain
Posted July 21st 2010
So we know Will has signed on to do Men In Black III (in 3D of course) and the Independence Day sequel is
still in talks, but it seems he has signed on for a new project that will also be produced with his Overbrook
Entertainment partners Jada Pinkett Smith, James Lassiter,
and Ken Stovitz. Caleeb Pinkett and Dan Knauf, with Andrea Berloff revising wrote
the script of the biblical tale of Cain and Able with a vampire twist. Yea I'm not sure where that came from, but Will liked
what he saw so much, he made the project happen himself. He starts filming MIB III in August, so we probably won't see this
project for another year or so.
ESPN 30 For 30 Series Now Available
Posted July 20th 2010
The ESPN 30 For 30 Series was just brilliant, period. Everything from my man Reggie gettting at Spike to
the birth of big air in the skating world. Not only were these films entertaining, but they were informational and are now
available for purchase. Now while you can't buy the whole set together, you can pick them up seperately from Amazon so
you don't have to pay for the films you don't want. Check out the list from the link below.
Japanese Cartoon - In The Jaws of The Lords of Death
Posted July 18th 2010
First off, if you don't know about Lupe's Japanese punk-rock band then your behind as it is. Lu openly denied
that he was the lead singer, but that was a flat out lie. Not only is the album coming soon, but it's available now for free
through the official website and you can even pick up some dope merchandise. Now because I said Lupe, that does not mean
this is "hip-hop". Remember they're a punk-rock group. Why Lupe sings in a British accent? I don't know, but it's worth checking
out if you're into different genres of music.
Using a Canon EOS 7D camera, cheap sparkler fireworks, and long exposure trickery, Mina Mikhael and Matthew
Barhoma created the dopest bat signal their neighborhood has ever seen. Check out their settings below incase you want to
try something similar. Great job guys, Michael Keaton is smiling somewhere right now.
It's like Bubble Boy meets Waterworld. Well, not really but you can float around in the water in a whole
new way now. Made from TPU, this ultra-clear ball keeps you in and the water out using a waterproof, air-tight zipper that
will literally lock you inside. Just don't get drunk and fall asleep inside or you will suffocate and have the making of a
very awkward funeral. The ball itself weighs approximately 33 pounds and can be used in a the comfort of your own pool or
at sea and has a retail of $499. Pick yours up now below.
This bike takes transportation to the next level seeing as how you can transport your transportation on
foot. Right? This high-end foldable features large, monoblade wheel mountings, an enclosed trasmission, patented linkage that
guides the wheels when folding, a heel push shifter, a Velo saddle, a disc brake, and handlebars smooth as eggs (What's up
Dave). Retail is $2,500 and it's available in black or cream so this better be what you use everyday. It can fit inside a
small cubicle so if you get it stolen, you deserve it.
Pharoah - Complex
Posted July 5th 2010
I know how you guys love new music so I give you Pharoah's Complex mixtape that just dropped
yesterday. "Straight up out the Bay where them Sharks get extra viscious" lets you know right from the intro that he's not
here to waste time and that the Bay Area is still in the building. Dude is just as nice going over a soulful beat
like "By My Side" or a banger like "This That". Definitely worth the listen folks so don't sleep and remember where you heard
him first dammit.
The 45 mm face is sitting on a squared off platform that is one of Lum-Tec's flashiest accomplishments.
Available in a variety of face designs, and with a brushed silver or hard PVD finish, each Bull45 offers thick sapphire
crystal, water resistance down to 100 meters, the company's MDV ("Maximum Darkness Visibility") technology, a 12-hour chronograph
timer, Miyota OS10 Chronograph movement, a rubber strap, and is limited to just 100 units, making these both stylish and
rare which is expected when the retail ranges from $435-$500.
It looks like Hollywood is literally picking Marvel names out of a hat and making movies out
of them. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Dr. Strange fan and he's probably one of the most underrated superheroes especially with
all the powers he has, but they're even making an Ant Man movie....Ant Man! Marvel Studios did announce
theirs plans for the full length film and has hired Thomas Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer to work on the screenplay
who also did the screenplay for the upcoming Conan and are currently working on the movie adaptation of the popular PS3 title
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
The Walking Dead Comic Adaptation
Posted June 3rd 2010
The underground survival horror comic book series will be coming to the small screen as a 6 episode
season to start and photos from the set of the upcoming AMC production have hit the net. Frank Darabont who's
worked on multiple Stephen King movies and even an early Freddy movie is most known for his screenplay work on The Shawshank
Redemption and is already at work with the series.
The six-episode first season of The Walking Dead follows a band of apocalypse survivors
as they make their way through the zombie-infested South, lead by a small-town police officer Rick Grimes. I can't say enough
about the comic book series and zombie fans all over are already giddy about the series. No word yet on when the show will
premiere, but they just started filming in Atlanta and it is expected to air later this year. Darabont is also working
on an adaptation of Fahrenheit 451, but there are no zombies in that so who cares.
Back To The Future Hoverboard Replica
Posted May 31st 2010
I know most of us have been waiting for this to actually be invented, but this is the closest we have for
the moment. French artist Nils Guadagnin has created an actual replica of the hoverboard used in Back To The Future II. Integrated
into the board and the plinth is an electromagnetic system which levitates the board. A laser system stabilises the object
in the air. You can't fly around on it, but it would make a hell of a living room display. Check it out below:
