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THE MAKING OF OUTKAST’S AQUEMINI

Outkast’s Aquemini album was a true classic. You could put it on and let the entire thing play without a hitch. This CL Atlanta story has each participant in the project weigh in and reflect on the creative process. The behind-the-scenes perspective is ill. It’s like taking the liner notes and digging deeper. Enjoy the article–it’s a lengthy but great read:

Man, first they were some pimps. Then they were some aliens or some genies – some shit. Then they be talkin’ ’bout that black righteous space. Man, fuck them. I ain’t fuckin’ with them no mo’.
– – “Return of the G’ skit, Aquemini

By the time Aquemini was due to drop in the fall of 1998, no one knew what to expect from the-soon-to-be-iconic OutKast.

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2010 GRAMMY NOMINEES

All year long we’ve been making our projections about who would be nabbing all the Grammy nominations. Now, The Recording Academy has revealed their list. Check it out and let us know what you think. Don’t you wonder who the Hell is actually on these voting committees?

Agree? Disagree? Which songs/albums made your personal soundtrack? Who was slept on? Over-hyped?

DO Tell.

List after the jump.

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OBAMAS BULLETPROOF FASHION

We all know that we all want the best in security and protection for our new Prez. So they are going all out to make sure he has the ultimate protection. Did you know that Obama was wearing a bulletproof suit at his inauguration? Rumor has it he might have been adorned in an outfit manufactured by Miguel Caballero, a Colombian company that specializes in bullet-resistant gear like leather jackets, windbreakers, etc. Click here for an interview with this bulletproof fashion-aire. Caballero is well known for his super tough but flexible and business appropriate clothing (see pic above), such as the $7,500 polo shirt that can stop a shot from a 9-mm revolver. According to Caballero, many of his garments offer more than three levels of ballistic protection and they are about seven times more flexible than the Kevlar vests that are usually worn.  So does this mean Sasha and Malia are getting bulletproof backpacks?  Let’s not forget to mention the new presidential limo.

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