It’s time for another edition of “Tha Get UP!” at APT NYC and yours truly this weekend. May 2nd I bring you none other than the crowned prince of the left coast fukiness DAM-FUnk. THe LA native hosts and deejays the popular “Funkmosphere” parties in his hometown which focuses on that greasy, nasty 80’s boogie funk sound. He’ also an ill producer, and just got signed to Stones Throw records( Check for his remix of “Burn Rubber” by Baron Zen)We’ll also be joined by THe Twilite Tone as well…it’s gonna get grown in there:)

In celebration, here’s a little “Stardust boogie” mix, highlighting some old rarities and some dope new-skool boogie N-joi..and
come party with us on Friday.

Dj Duane’s Stardust Boogie mix (Download Here)

Grand Theft Auto IV hit the shelves at 12 am this morning.
Estimated sales are already at $400,000,000.

Download Screensavers Here PC/MAC

Santogold has been getting alot of hype about her self-titled debut album. It’s well-deserved too, given the hot singles she’s previously released. The album does deliver but not all-the-way. I consider it a “creeper” because that is exacty what it does - creeps up on you … the more i listen the more i like. But it still has some lackluster moments.

Pros:
• “Creator”
• “Lights Out”
• “Unstoppable”
• “You’ll Find A Way (Switch & Sinden Remix)”

Cons:
• I wish the overall production had a little more “Flash” to it

Final Analysis: solid debut - 3 Fingers (out of 5) Words by:Rontronik

Check out the Santogold Remixes
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Home of music acts Dabrye and Matthew Dear, the record label Ghostly International has released Ghostly Swim for Adult Swim. A compilation of music and art made popular by the Avant-Pop Scence.

Download the free album HERE

Big Ups to Prolific for the look out.

Refined footwear for the RENaissance Man.

Yea I know they been out for a minute but one of our resident kicks connoisseurs Noisette aka the Internet Indiana Jones had to put the brand through his rigorous testing (basically how many head turns he gets in the streets of NYC).
Now he blesses you with the hottest thing since tar on a Brooklyn street on a 100-degree summer day.

Every event is now covered:
Boating in the Hamptons,
The invite to “that” party (you know the one you were NEVER getting into).
Copping the fresh Obey t-shirt with the sick cargo shorts for spring (of course… while in Barcelona),
Driving down Santa Monica Blvd in the new Land Rover…
Or just plain stuntin’ thru soho on a perfect Saturday. CLAE fills the need.

Blacren introduces you to.. CLAE enjoy.

Noisette’s formula for success? EVERY pair in the “Russell” collection.
Words By:Noisette

To Kick off Tone’s new monthly at APT. he’s cooked up a lil housewarming podcast for us all.
THE INAUGURAL KICKS OF THIS TUESDAY AT APT. 319 West 13th @10pm
NO COVER
DOWNLOAD THE MIX HERE!

Talk about Eye Candy
Check out this Dope Photoblog Yimmys Yayo

Peeps who shall remain nameless liken me to Dirk Diggler in Boogie Nights when I get ready to go out for a night on the town. (HAH! That’s Fucked Up Nukka’s)

Karate from Blac Ren on Vimeo.
When it comes to being compared to a character of said film i’d like to think of myself as… Buck Swope, now that Cat was Blac Ren Steeze personified.

Freaky Deaky from Blac Ren on Vimeo.

The Video Premieres in 3D on April 20 at wired.com
See it here first courtesy of the Gunseller.
Make your own 3D glasses from the folks at Wired here.

I’m in the process of of Bike Hunting, If I had my choice…

Fixed-gear bicycle assembled for the occasion of the Bicycle Film Festival - Milan edition and displayed at the Stüssy Store.
Aluminum alloy frame handmade by master craftsman Giovanni Losa historical track bicycles frame builder in Vittuone, Milan.

For those about to ride a fixed-gear: never forget!
Words by: Viva Vigorelli!