The first single off the now gold-certified compilation, “Revenge of the Dreamers III,” finally gets a visual. “Down Bad,” starring J. Cole and Bas, along with ATL’s own J.I.D, Young Nudy, and EarthGang.
Showcasing their city of Atlanta as Bas and his labelmates ride through the streets in an old school whip, then later meeting up with Cole on the tarmac.
“Revenge of the Dreamers III” released back in July includes appearances from Ari Lennox, Cozz, Kendrick Lamar, T.I., Dreezy, and Smino. The album was recorded in 10 days at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The was documentary chronicling those sessions on the office Dreamville Youtube Channel. Check out the video below:
Opening nights game gave views the introducing we’ve been waiting months to see with the Lakers and Clippers alike making moves that could have lasting effects for each franchise. Even if it was a sample of the 82 games both teams will play, the new-look Clippers got the edge Tuesday night.
The reigning Finals MVP led the way with 30 points, in 32 minutes to bring the Clippers a statement win. Going into last night’s game without one half of their big two in Paul George, many expected the Lakers to take home the victory but with the tenacious defense of Patrick Beverly and co.
Photo credit: Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times
The narrative of a rivalry has been heavily discussed leading up to this opening night match, the Clippers have brushed aside any discussion of a competition between the two teams. As they say, actions do speak louder than words. Leonard and New Balance came out with an ad that declared L.A. “his city.” Also, The “L.A. Our Way” banner that they unfurl above the arena signage outside spoke volumes.
“It’s the first game,” LeBron said. “The NBA is back, so everyone wants to have the narrative of a rivalry game and a huge test. Both teams are not who they want to be. … It’s not a rivalry.”
So what did we learn after last night’s game? Well, not much it’s just one game and both teams have to hammer something out. The Clippers looked as if they’ll be fine while waiting for Paul George to come back, who’s recovering from shoulder injuries.
The Lakers, on the other hand, need to find a starting point guard fast. Lebron James did run the offense from the point guard position. The offense was stagnant at points of the game where James would dribble, dribble, dribble, then kick out to a shooter or throw the ball to Anthony Davis on the elbow and in the post. James did look a little rusty with 18 points on 7/19 shooting, mind you that James didn’t partake in the preseason. in the words of TNT analysis Reggie Miller, give James about 10 games to knock off the rust. The addition of Danny Green was a very valuable one as he led his team in scoring and without him, we may have a completely different game.
Maurice Harkless of the Clippers drove past Anthony Davis, right, and Dwight Howard. Photo Credit Harry How, Getty Images
“We have a lot of room to improve,” LeBron James said. “We’re a new group that’s coming together. We have a new coaching staff. We have a new system.”
The Lakers could fix their offense within the next few games, as their chemistry builds, but there are two acquisitions the team could make to give themselves more firepower off the bench. Big Three MVP Joe Johnson and one of the greatest sixth man to play the game, Jamal Crawford. Joe Johnson has proven he’s more than capable of still playing at a good level and with his addition to the second unit while James is on the bench the amount of scoring wouldn’t take a major dip. The same could be said about Crawford who still has an elite handle and can get anywhere on the floor he pleases. It may not be ideal to fill your roster with aging stars but one or both of these players could bring value to the team.
The next time these two teams meet will be for their Christmas match up, it means the Lakers will have Kyle Kuzma back, while the Clippers get to take joy in the fact that they did this without Paul George. These teams could change a lot from now until Christmas and we may have an idea of where the Lakers and Clippers are headed.
The quote every woman asks after a bad break up ” Why men great, ’til they gotta be great?” well Lizzo has put that question in song form on summer hit “Truth Hurts,” And Monday the female singer/rapper has made herstory earning a seventh week atop the Billboard Hot 100 with the single. “The Cuz I Love You” single ties Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX for longest-running No. 1 for a rap song by a female artist.
Lizzo becomes the sixth female rapper to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100 following Ms. Lauryn Hill (“Doo Wop (That Thing)”), Lil’ Kim (“Lady Marmalade”), Shawnna (“Stand Up”), Iggy Azalea (“Fancy”), and Cardi B (“Bodak Yellow”). This the first rap No. 1 on the Hot 100 for an unaccompanied female since Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves),” which spent three weeks on top in Oct. 2017.
Toping the Hot 100 in early September and “Truth Hurts,” spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 before being dethroned by Travis Scott’s “Highest in the Room,” which slides to No. 6 in its second week on the chart. Lizzo took to Instagram to celebrate this most momentous occasion.
Since the NBA has become the league of expression for all of its players, what better way to let them speak through their footwear. Now that the NBA has virtually removed its restriction on what sneakers a player can wear in an official game brand such as Nike have taken full advantage of this.
Several of their athletes with a signature shoe will have an exclusive colorway for opening week, but since Nike would love to showcase is brand on all television screens across America the signees of the brand are getting to express themselves through the Player Exclusive “By You” custom designs. Featuring a strong roster of rookies, second-year players, and young stars.
This year, the project was expanded to 23 players who customized their footwear based on four signature silhouettes: Kyrie 5, the KD 12, the PG 3 and the Zoom Freak 1. Check out the sneakers below in the Nike By You colorways and the personal inspirations that helped create them. You can customize your pair now on Nike.com.
As the countdown to the NBA season gets closer to striking zero, Nike has no shortage of heat for fans. The Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 “All Bros 2” was just a taste of what else Nike had in store, that sneaker plus an iteration of the Nike Kyrie 5,KD 12,and PG 3 get special treatment in the Opening week Collection.
All are set to release during the first week of the NBA 2019-2020 season.
Nike Kyrie 5 Pineapple House Release Date: October 24 Price: $130
You cant have a collection of SpongeBob characters and not include the yellow sponge’s home. It’s in his theme song “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” The next installment into the KYRIE 5 x SpongeBob SquarePants series honors the beloved character’s home with its pineapple peel-inspired upper and a flytrap resembling the fruit’s leaf.
To celebrate Kevin Durant’s YouTube channel, sporting a White and Red color scheme. It features YouTube icons on the tongue and heel, a Skip Ad copy on the rip-stop heel tag, and an official YouTube logo is placed on the tongues. Give this sneaker all the characteristics of the video platform.
Nike PG 3 NASA Release Date: October 23, 2019 Price: $110
Giving us the second colorway that draws its inspiration from NASA’s Armstrong Building 703 in PG’s hometown of Palmdale, California. Featuring a Royal Blue mesh and patent leather upper paired with Metallic Silver detailing, Orange and Red forefoot wings on the lower lace cage with NASA patches on the heel tabs. A translucent outsole completes the design.
Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 All Bros 2 Release Date: October 27, 2019 Price: $120
A sneaker that is all about family, inspired by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s relationship with his brothers, Thanasis, Kostas, Francis, and Alexis. The Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 has a fluorescent pinks and deep reds that cover the upper and black backward swoosh filled with gold speckles. These were originally spotted on the feet of Giannis’ brother during Nike’s launch event for the Zoom Freak 1 in Greece.
