My top 15 hip hop albums of 2009

No, I dont work in the music industry even though I think I should, I am just a big fan of hip hop. So...Enjoy!

15. 50 Cent- Before I Self Destruct

14. Snoop Dogg- Malice In wonderland

13. Eminem- Relapse

12. UGK- UGK 4 Life

11. Wale- Attention Deficit

10. Gucci Mane- the state vs. Radaric Davis

9. Clipse-till the casket drops

8. Lupe Fiasco- Enemy of the State

7. Kid Cudi- Man on the Moon :The End of Day

6. Dream –Love vs Money

5. Raekown –Only built for Cuban Linx II

4. Jay Z-Blueprint III

3. Mos Def- The Ecstatic

2. Lil Wayne- No Ceilings

1. Drake- So Far Gone

Best dressed of 2009 goes to...

Drizzy. This was no doubt Drakes year. Grammy nods without even coming out with his first LP he is definitly putting hip hop back on the map and hes half jewish. Could it get any better? yes, because his style is on point. If I could work with anyone it would be him. Cant wait to see what hes going to wear to the Grammys this year.

Please bring NYE In style

Blazer and jeans by John Varvatos, Button down by BBC, burgundy cardigan by Modern Amusement Classic, and first cardigan by Marc by Marc Jacobs.

So I was asked what is stylish outfit for men for NYE that doesnt scream "NYE". A blazer with dark denim is always your best bet. You can also pair a cardigan under the blazer for a more casual feel. I also love a clean button down.

All I want for Christmas is...

Lanvin Lizard platform ankle boots...$2,030

Spiz'ikes...

Any guy that lives in cold weather conditions please go cop the Jordan Winterized Spiz'ikes.

The King is home

T.I aka the king of the south is home...well kinda...Tip was officially released from an Arkansas prison on Dec. 22. He will now spend about 3 months in a halfway house by Atlanta, Ga. We can thank Tip for putting hip hop back on the map for 2010.

Get Familiar (clinton sparks voice)

OG varsity jacket
Stunts Tee

Rocksmith Tokyo is a Japanese street couture brand mixed with the swag of NY. Guys, get familiar.

BUURRR...

Kush is my cologne, one of my fav GUCCI tracks off his new album The state vs. Radric Davis. In stores now, go cop it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4LMTHDvl0E&feature=PlayList&p=7CB105B1317DECB8&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=4

I hope not Sporadically...

Another star has fallen. RIP Brittany Murphy

For intellectual slackers

• Ofelia Anniversary Warm up Jacket from their anniversary collection

WESC recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. Most people may know them for their headphones, but their menswear line is pretty fresh.

Madonna for D&G

Madonna is set to appear in a new campaign for Dolce and Gabbana. The ads have a very romantic feel and the campaign is looking to bring D&G back to there italian roots. They knew by asking Madonna represent their campaign she would bring a different "human side" to the ad.

Not your average jeweler...

So I think I'm obsessed...CCSkye has some of the freshest jewelery I have seen in a while. The retro love ring and the pave knuckle ring (pictured above) are some of my favs. The best part is everything is affortable for the quality of the product. The holidays are here and if you want jewelry that is already ahead of the trends check it out. The collection also has bags, bracelets, necklaces, and cuffs. You can find the collection on http://www.ccskye.com/ or at Shopbop.com

Chi town stand up

So Kanye West is def one of my top 5 favorite hip hop artists ever. Despite the haters he still shines. Thank you Entertainment Weekly for naming The College Dropout #6 of the top albums of the decade. This is a classic album and if you dont have it please go cop it now! Chi town stand up!

#I<3

VIA: Fashion Gone Rouge

MELODY EHSANI...if you dont know...now you do!

Melody Ehsani is a persian designer that i heart. Pretty much every r&b heavyweight has been rocking her rings, earings, or necklaces. She does custom rings which are my favorite check it at www.melodyehsani.com

Theres something about Lindsay...

My love hate relationship this month is back to love. After her Muse spread where she depicts Kate Moss and her rocky relationship that she had with Johnny Depp, the love is back on.

Cheers to London Fashion

Courtesy of photographer (slash street style maverick) Wayne Tippetts

You can never go wrong with some Jordan sweats.
London fashion is one of my favorites...Even though I have never been, I live vicariously through my friends who have gone and photos.

"SKURBAN"?

One of my favs, Chris Brown still dressed fresh on his way to community service.
"Influenced by skate and street-wear fashions and the lifestyle that had its skateboarding origins in Los Angeles and New York, the Skurban style includes heavily branded and graphic tees; hoodies as a layering piece; skinny, tapered or baggy jeans; flat-billed, “new era” baseball caps and skate shoes."

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