In this spell-binding show, three enigmatic bald and blue characters take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theater, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else either on or off Broadway. the trio are really musically talented and great showmen. the Astor place theater is such a gritty venue witch ads to the show. with props consisting of captain crunch ton’s of paint and toilet paper yes toilet paper. the blue men are interactive with audience and there is no such thing as a bad seat in the house. if in the NYC area check them out! contact info for the blue man group (www.blueman.com) blog by south-speed

            Its old news by now, but for those who are unaware, last month HBO prematurely cancelled its show, How to Make It In America, after a brief two-season-run. The show followed a group of ambitious 20-something year olds trying to make a name for themselves in New York City. Whether it was with fashion or energy drinks, every Sunday night at 10:30pm, viewers tuned in to watch the “hustler’s spirit,” which is the essence of the show, put to test by the show’s different characters. How to Make It, though not a ratings juggernaut, seemed to resonate with younger audiences, hip-hop culture and people who saw it as one of the more timely stories being told on television. Even South-Speed, Lefty and I can tell you how much we can relate to the show as we’re New Yorkers trying to pursue our own versions of the “American Dream” with varied success on the day to day. In response to the cancellation fans have already made the notion of their discontent clear via Twitter and Facebook by overwhelming comments. Bottom line, the show had a strong fan base and cult following where many are still puzzled to why HBO decided to cancel it. So with all of that said, there might be a small chance of the show making a return. In a recent interview with GQ, executive producer of How to Make It, Mark Wahlberg discussed the future of the show possibly on a different network. “The wheels are always turning,” Wahlberg said. “We’ve talked to the networks and we may pair it up with another network. You know, you can only have so many shows on the air [at HBO], but we’re talking about putting it elsewhere.” Like I said a small chance but still better than nothing, so lets hope for the best. Even though How to Make It might find a television network home, its success can still be influenced or maybe hindered by it’s newly found network. A right choice of network home and situation will be very crucial and important. Already it’s tough alone finding a network as equal to HBO’s level of programming. So until then, you can find me wrapped up in a “Crisp” hoodie, sipping on some “Rasta Monsta,” going through How to Make It withdrawal. Blog by Steve-O

Since I could remember I have been a huge wrestling fan since a little kid, from Hulk Hogan to Bret Heart to Stone Cold Steve Austin. They were all great wrestlers in there own way. The key word is “wrestlers.” In the mid 90’s there was a new wave of wrestling hardcore wrestling! Originally created in japan a organization called ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) was created in the states and it hit hard! with matches consisting of flaming tables, barb wire, cheese graders and staple guns you name it they had it. Everything including the kitchen sink (really the kitchen sink). It was not the wrestling we all know overly big guys with bright color spandex tights. These guys are your bar room brawlers who just have a high thresh hold for pain. The company took off! then came the birth of back yard wrestling kids who use there back yard as the venue and there trampling as the ring. Kids around the country were suffering serious injuries. Eventually ECW went bankrupt so thats it for hardcore wrestling in the states right? wrong! Apparently there is a fan base for this garbage and a handful of copy cat organizations came knocking XPW and CZW are just some of the few. CZW took it up a notch with a new hardcore wrestling style called ultra violent wrestling with thumb tacks and crucified people on tables then lighting them up on fire all for shock value. Its the most disgusting thing ever. A once wholesome form of entertainment  turned into a form of complete violence. I encourage people to go to your local congress office and ask for this to stop!. I know if we don’t like it we don’t have to watch it but this stuff is no where near of entertainment. Its vile highly offensive and down right disgusting. Don’t support it! Don’t watch it! blog by SOUTH-SPEED  

On “No Light, No Light,” Florence & The Machine exudes strength through pulsating tribal drums, a choir-led chorus, and a brash bridge of electronica. A dramatic opening note on the single ushers in a drum crescendo, followed by a “Like A Prayer”-style interlude. Lyrically, however, the third epic single off new album “Ceremonials” tells a much different story, as is often the case with the U.K. alt-pop act. Frontwoman Florence Welch is on her knees, begging her lover not to go and poignantly declaring, “It’s so easy to say it to a crowd, but it’s so hard, my love, to say it to you out loud.” While second “Ceremonials” single “Shake It Out” continues to rise on the Rock Songs and Alternative Songs charts, fans willing to trade an anthemic chorus for lyrics that ring truer to Florence & The Machine’s songwriting may find “No Light, No Light” to resonate more clearly. BLOG BY south-speed

Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z aren’t the only rappers trying to make their stamp in the urban fashion community. This past weekend, Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter debuted his first clothing line, Trukfit, at the Agenda Tradeshow in Long Beach, CA. Inspired by his passion for skateboarding and quality street wear, Wayne’s first clothing line is composed of t-shirts, long sleeve tees, fitted hats and skateboard decks. The line is made from quality fabrics and has a Bape and Billionaire Boys Club vibe to it. The graphics include bold comical caricatures and youthful animations. Based off the public’s response, the brand looks to be a keeper and hopefully goes far. At this point in time, there’s no word on when Trukfit will be available for purchase to the public. Blog by Steve-O

As 2012 is underway, fresh hip-hop beef rises between to unlikely individuals. In one corner you have veteran conscious rapper, Common and in the other, still new on the scene, rapper/signer, Drake.
The beef originates from a track titled “Sweet,” off of Common’s new album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Common takes shots at Drake, calling out “sweet ass bitch motherfuckers” and “soft” rappers who are “singing all around me” like “Frank Sinatra.” In an interview about the song Common clears up any confusion as to who he’s attacking by stating the verse was about Drake.
Drake retaliates with a verse on the track, “Stay Schemin’,” off of Rick Ross’s new mixtape. Though he doesn’t name Common, it’s safe to say it’s a subliminal taken at the Chicago conscious rapper: “Back when if a nigga reached it was for the weapon/Nowadays niggas reach just to sell their record.” Common later flipped the track around and added his own verse in a remix: “Can’t say my name but you rap about my wife,” he says, and ends it on the only memorable line to come out of this feud: “You ain’t wet nobody, nigga, you Canada Dry.”

The “beef” between both rappers seems to be steadily increasing and now rap fans and enthusiasts anxiously await Drake’s response. All I can say is that as long as it’s kept strictly lyrics, there’s nothing wrong with a little rap sparring match. Either way this should be interestingly entertaining. Blog by Steve-O

Karmin may not have a single on the radio at the moment, but the pair of 25-year-olds from Brookline, Mass., has a long string of hits. Songs like Super Bass, Party Rock Anthem, 6 Foot 7 Foot and their biggest, Look at Me Now— all on YouTube, all with views numbering in the millions. 2012 should definitely be the year that they go mainstream get some credit in the music world. blog by mike aka south-speed 

Adele owned 2011. The kicky, 23-year-old British singer released her second album, the break-up requiem “21,” in February, and in barely 11 months, she has already sold more than any artist in the world, currently inching towards 13 million globally. But it wasn’t just heartbreak that made her popular. In contemporary music, Adele is one of a kind, a woman who thrives off no bells and whistles, just pure personality and talent (and the ability to make the toughest curmudgeon cry). blog by mike south-speed

Warrior isn’t just a movie about fists… it’s a movie about heart — and people are taking notice. Critics are mentioning multiple nomination possibilities for the upcoming award season. also in edition MTV.com names the final showdown in Warrior one of the “Best Movie Scenes of 2011” calling it “… as brutal as it is poetic.” blog by mike south-speed

This past Friday night at the MGM grand arena Brock Lesnar was defeated by Allister Overeem in the first round via technical knock out. Overeem and Lesnar exchanged in grappling throughout the round, when Overeem struck a swift kick to Lesnar’s midsection he appeared unfazed before collapsing on the cage wall. Overeem then pounced on Lesnar, laying into him with right hands before the fight was stopped. Speculation instantly waved over Twitter and Facebook with millions of fans predicting a WWE return for Lesnar. There is no confirmed news of Lesnar returning to WWE but the former UFC Heayweight Champion made it clear in an interview this week that he would like to come back to the WWE stage in the right situation. what do you guys think? blog by south-speed