OSH Goes International

So I posted this about a month ago on the Coachella message board.

Yeah I’m cheatin’ on you, get over it, rah did.

But like any good pusher, I kept somethin’ special for my best customers, and no matter how hard I’m gunna try to keep K’naan an underground sensation he’s about to blow, and homie deserves it. So before the US band wagon forms, get educated.

K’naan [K’naan Warsame)- The Somalan Born rapper has been on a pilgrimage to both; break into the Hip Hop world while staying true to his roots, and tell of the plight of those in Somalia. I first came across K’naan 2 years ago, and mid-last year was reminded of him thans to this Freestyle that appeared on BET 2008 Hip Hop Awards The Cypher … http://hiphopst.blogspot.com/2008/10…8-cyphers.html… K’naan has been performing since 1999, when the Canadian based producer Sol Guy booked him a spoken word performance at the UN. He is now looking to break into the US Hip Hop scene with his sophomore album, Troubadour, this February. Troubadour was mainly recorded in Jamaica at Bob Marley’s home studio, after an invite from his son Damian. Troubadour will feature artist like Damian Marley, Mos Def, and Chubb Rock, all artists that brought K’naan along on tour.

K’naan might not rep the traditional hip hop “hood”, but according to him “If you want to be like, `I’m from the hood. We got it rough. We got gats,’ I think you should know the alternative exists. I’m speaking in the same language of hip-hop which decidedly speaks about rough neighborhoods. So if there is a place for rough neighborhoods, then here comes the Mother of Rough Neighborhoods.”

Peep his myspace here.. http://www.myspace.com/knaanmusic

now my special gift for those who believe in OSH.
K’naan Troubadour Sampler, found this in an African mask shop in Philly.

-peace
NWK

Damn, whats that Nappy White Kid wearin’

Hater – (n.) One who either verbally and/or physically inhibits another individual’s game or mode of operation primarily due to jealousy, envy, animosity, bitterness, resentment, and contempt. A hater will exibit either one or all of the aforementioned traits. A hater will usually smile in your face and hate behind your back. We encounter “haters” everyday and dodging those who rain Hateraid can just get tiring. “Haters” thrive when they are able to pull you down to their level, and instead of succeeding themselves relish more in the failure of others. Through the years, I’ve encountered haters from every walk of life, from the jealous drunk dude at the bar, to the ultraconservative still talking about voting for Palin and I found the best way to deal with haters is to follow the lead of our 44th President and just “Smile and Wave.” With that in mind OSH, that’s right Olde School Honour, is dropping our inaugural T-Shirt from our upcoming fashion line. And what better spokes man to show all the haters out there what’s up than our newly inaugurated president. This limited edition 100% Cotton T, was developed, designed and printed on-site in San Diego . With a small press run of 50 shirts as a precursor to the rest of the OSH Line, you may not only be the only person on your block with one of these but you could be the only man in the state with it.

$30 includes your shirt and shipping to the continental US. Sizes are Medium, Large, and Xtra-Larger. Sizes are limited.

Peace NWK

Grab the mic and just Sway this way

So coming up I had alot of nicknames, and alot stemmed from hip-hop Johnny Blaze, John Blaze, John john the Phenomenon, San Diego John and sporadically in the late 90’s and early 00’s, John Forte was a standard too. Until that fateful afternoon in 2001 when the Refugee Allstar himself was just too “Hot” for even his own good. Forte was about to release his follow up to the 1997 debut album Poly Sci, but before the Forte could even get back to The Camp, in Orange, NJ he was stopped and detained at the Newark International Airport. Forte was set to serve fourteen years for possession with intent to distribute about thirty-one pounds of liquid cocaine, worth $1.5 million.

7 years later, and maybe just to prove Kanye wrong, Bush pardoned Forte and reduced his sentence from 14 to 7 years. Forte is set to drop back onto the street on December 22, 2008 just in time for Christmas with the fam. So to get you back up on John before he hits the street I’m back to hit you with a taste of Poly Sci.

But if you forget how Hot Forte was before he fell off, Neglectedsounds has a little post you may wanna check out too.

A’ight its back to the basement to kick it with Santa and Rah, I’m not gunna make ya’ll wait that long again though. So keep checkin’ back for a throwback and the new Freshness in ‘09.

Peace,

NWK

It’s been a long time…

and I hate to say it but it might be alittle scarce for the next few days too.

You see rah and I both are mid finals and though we voe to bring you the freshest, its truly gotta be dope for us to break the schedule and pay it any mind.

that being said this is the crack… http://betamaxmas.com/… you have to check out this site. Just when I thought it was impossible to get into the holiday spirit when its 70 out I found this site.

and if you need alittle more help getting that Christmas spirit just sit back and remember the Olde School.

Peace,

on earth

nwk

New Flava Friday

Ok so Rah hit ya’ll with your daily 80’s love, and normally I wouldn’t bite off his posts, but really man ABDC?

MK’s got your remote on Thursdays huh? The dances were tight though and except for AC Slater those are hot videos. BTW Mario how come Screech is the porn king and your hangin’ out with high school dancers still?

I’m glad he kicked it off 80’s style though, because on my commute this morning the local HipHop station was actually playing good music, like late 80’s early 90’s flava in your ear. This doesn’t happen much
normally my 40 minute drive to work consists of 5 lil’ Wayne songs [ usually lollipop 3xs] and 1 Rick Ross jam, but today on Friday they do somethin’ called the Funky 45 and for 45 minutes between 7:30 and 8:15 they play “old school bangers” so next week in your ride in Check out z90 or 90.3, I don’t care if you listen to that station alot but to get the weekend started RIGHT at least on Friday morning it’s hot.

So a ‘lil history

I rep Boston, if asked where I’m from it’s alway “the ‘Cuse [via Boston].” I mean I’ve DONE that city, @ Fenway and Foxborough, 4 straight BeanPot tournaments at the Fleet and the BankNorth, but I’ve left and since 2005 I’ve only been back 4 times. Twice for work and twice for weddings, never going to the tourist haunts always hitting up places like Wally’s on Mass Ave or the Last Drop, local spots. So I was stunned last night when I was watchin “The Works” and you’ll see this on your DVR and they showed one of the Illest shoe stores ever. First I was floored that a Nike tier 0 was located in Boston, after that shock I realized that I knew the Bodega, well I should have known it. Located about 3 Blocks away from 3 of my 5 Boston apartment this hidden gem Fronts like a Mexican convenience store to keep all the trend jumpers and fakers out so only true Sneaker Freakers can get the true limited editions. Now not givin out the address bc thats not what they would want, but use your skills and get your yelp on and maybe you can get back to the underground Bodega roots. If you can get there so it , and if they have some MC. Shan Pumas pick em up for me and I’ll pay you [Size 11 1/2]. Head over by the Christian Science Center and find the Shoe Mecca, I mean I swore off Boston 2 months ago, last time I flew back here, but this store is so tight I might make a special trip, Unfortunately this place wasn’t around when I was still at NU. Unfortunate for me, fortunate for my bank account and the local liquor stores.

Sorry to hold out on the address but I had to find it the hard way so you should too. Don’t say I never gave you anything though bc here is some stuff to get your Friday off right.

and show your we’re dedicated

And for some nostalgia

and this weekend remember.

peace

NWK