http://urbanlookout.com urban clothing, accessories and hip-hop Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:10:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kano is no stranger to the UK hip-hop/grime scene, though he's still not seen the huge success of the likes of Dizzee Rascal and The Streets - and we're not sure why. Not only has his continuously brought us fire through his unique and ever changing flow, he's improved on ... http://urbanlookout.com/kano-hustler-single/ Last night was Jay-Z's Manchester show (part of his UK ROCnation tour) and we, living in Manchester, decided to attend. We're so glad we did. Not only did Mark Ronson bring Rhymefest (who totally killed his set), Hov brought out non other than Kanye West. It was only 8 months ago ... http://urbanlookout.com/jay-z-hooks-up-with-kanye-in-manchester-again/ Compton is the birth place of West Coast gangster rap - the harsh streets were narrated by the likes of Dr Dre and Eazy E. Hip-Hops monumental NWA track Straight Outta Compton literally paved the way for the entire West Coast to appear as a heavyweight in the game. Several years ... http://urbanlookout.com/the-game-compton-tee-a-fresh-new-gangster-shirt/ It's the album the hip-hop community has been desperate to get their hands on; Nas' eighth (or ninth) studio album is finally here. The tracklist we previously reported was 100% correct, so no surprises are in store for those of you who thought that this album would be somehow different ... http://urbanlookout.com/nas-untitled-finally-drops-and-delivers-his-best-album-since-illmatic/ Here's a fresh new Busta Rhymes track which leaked late yesterday; it features a dope appearance from Ludacris, and an average one from Weezy. Overall, it's a solid track, and will most likely be on Busta's upcoming album Blessed. Blessed is due for release this August. http://urbanlookout.com/busta-rhymes-throw-it-up-ft-lil-wayne-ludacris-were-blessed-again/ The Rocawear "R" Short Line are one of the most popular summer trends; they're in very high demand, and for good reason. Rocawear have always been known for their use of high quality materials (such as Rhinestone, which the little "R" is made of) and these shorts certainly follow that ... http://urbanlookout.com/rocawear-rhinestone-r-shorts-for-men/ Nas has signed a one year endorsement deal with South Korea's largest sportswear manufacturing company, Fila. In exchange for Nas wearing the latest Fila products, the company will be providing financial support for additional advertising campaigns for Nas' upcoming album Untitled. Additionally, and more excitingly, Nas will also co-create a new ... http://urbanlookout.com/more-nas-news-signs-deal-with-fila-more-tracks-leak/ Everyone is watching the beef between Buck and 50 lately, but they're missing out on all of the good shit that's been dropping in between; take this mixtape for example - it's one of the illest tapes we've heard in the past few months. ThisIs50 Volume 3 features the big ... http://urbanlookout.com/fresh-50-cent-mixtape-g-unit-old-school/ The long awaited 'Rocawear Premium Line', aka, 'Jay's Looks' - the clothing in which Jay-Z has been wearing around on his tours lately - has finally been revealed, and we have all of the pics right here for your viewing pleasure. There is still no official release date or price ... http://urbanlookout.com/rocawear-premium-line-jayz-looks-finally-theyre-almost-here/ Today Paul Rosenberg, head of Shady Records and manager of Eminem, made a brief statement regarding Obie's departure following the news we broke a few days ago. "Shady Records has agreed to allow Obie Trice to pursue his craft in a different forum free from the constraints of the current major ... http://urbanlookout.com/shady-interscope-issue-statement-regarding-obies-departure/