WHAT WHAT

Peace people I want to start of saying cop that LONG. LIVE.ASAP,

Now back from 1997 -2000 my friend Papi aka Noreaga recorded tons of footage and we interviewed all types of people. Enjoy this classic moment.
Peep the Juelz moment, this when Cam was shopping him.



A$AP YAMS WHAT UP! NORE WHAT UP! EZ ELPEE WHAT UP! RIP PUN RIP CHRIS LIGHTY

Keep Your Head To The Sky

What Up people, I'm a keep short on here. Sorry for the neglect for the year. What have I been doing that made me neglct you all, well it has been this talented kid named A$AP Rocky. I been working with him and A$AP Mob. Management isn't easy, however I am back, so enjoy your day and make everyday in life count. 

This post was actually a reference or rather an idea done by me and Max B. Right after Puff recorded this song for Jim Jones "What You Sipping" I decided to give the homie Max a shot. Puff and I actually liked Max B, I wish I could have signed him. That's whole other story. However what I will say is the beat was originally for Puff for the Biggie Duets, actually was supposed to be a single. Then Cool and Dre,weeks after having the beat, their manager at time said she sold the beat to LA Reid. Fast forward it was a single for Christina Milian. Well this song is for the Max B fans and for my homie A$AP Yams! Max B aka Mr Prolific keep your head to the sky (Pause).

A$AP WHAT UP! JIM WHAT UP! DIDDY WHAT UP! HARLEM WHAT UP

Keep Your Head To The Sky

TWIN TOWER CAMEOS

Boy nothing will ever replace these buildings. Although The World Trade Center was just two buildings I shared many moments there. Me and my boy got our "skypagers" there, and I even bought a diamond ring from a jewelry store in the plaza. The day of 9/11 I was supposed to go to John Meneilly office to get a commission check from a LES track I placed. I remember going there as a kid with my boy Manfredi, and man the view let me know the world can be mine, and there was more to life than Harlem in NY. The Twin Towers were a staple for NYC and a depending on a flight home was Peace Sign.
This short pays homage. RIP to those who were lost. Let's live for them, and remember it's about living because you never know when life may stop.

"WE ARE ALL STEVE" - TRIBUTE TO STEVE JOBS

Big up to the Big Homie Steve Jobs, this is far the best tribute. I don't know if this was a crowdsourcing production, but great job!

PESO - ASAP ROCKY

Repping Harlem........F#$k Swag

AFFION CROCKETT - "IN THE FLOW" JAY-Z, KANYE, LIL WAYNE, CORY GUNZ, & FREEWAY (SPOOF)

This speaks for itself, straight comedy!

KEYSHIA COLE - BECAUSE OF YOU (UNRELEASED)

Well, as I was going through some my iTunes on one of my computers this starting playing. Another song by the lovely Keyshia Cole. I actually remember this session....all I can say is it started with beat cds, and a bottle of Patron. While waiting for Diddy I believe to get to session, Keyshia asked if I had any beats, I believe she wanted to start working on a mixtape. Keyshia work ethic is impeccable. That girl like to write and sing, her tenacity for creating tunes I think even surpass most rappers. Keyshia definitely did her thing, not to mention drank me under a table with that Patron. Props to sis cause I woke up, and she was done.
Although this is a rough I like it a lot especially being it's over a Gangstarr classic. I am not sure who did the beat, this was awhile ago, blame it on the Patron. In The words of Lord Finesse, this is "Strictly for the ladies".
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01 Because of You (Ruff) by thegcode sound

HARLEM'S NEXT UP ASAP - ASAP ROCKY, ASAP FERG

As you all my know I was born and bred in Harlem New York. Harlem is birthplace of Teddy Riley, Rob Base, Kool Moe Dee, Camron, Big L (RIP), Mase, Loon, Jim Jones, Vado, Max B, Jae Millz, Darrell "Digga" Branch, Dame Dash, Hip Hop (Hip Hop Since 1978), Kareem "Biggs" Burke, DJ Brucie B, Ron G, and D-Ferg (RIP) Hud 6 (RIP). As you can see a lot of talent surge in this place, and now there are new faces. Straight out of my hood there is a movement and team popping called ASAP. ASAP Rocky is catching huge notoriety and my little homie Ferg is doing his thing as well. I know it's a second before they have a deal. I love what they stand for and represent. Bottom-line their creativity and unique energy bring a breath of fresh air. Funny they even are pushing for a cause I totally stand behind as well, it's to diminish the word "SWAG". lol
Remember folks, I told you about this early!
Enjoy and be on the look out, for this crew. Odd Future is going to have a problem. HA
Hope the ASAP crew was easy on Sag Harbor last night. lol





Here's a freestyle ironically to a Havoc Beat I picked for Diddy for Press Play. Storm and Havoc What Up!
ASAP Rocky "Toast To The Gods" by thegcode sound

My Boy ASAP Ferg also design and make leather belts and bracelets.


Shout to Rell, Claudie B, Curt, Manny, and T-Ferg

READ MUSIC AND PLAY IT BACK REAL-TIME - GAKUFU CAMERA BY KAWAI

Most genius musicians were not the literate to music notes. However in 2011, thanks to the folks at Kawai, there is an app that make playing notes easy. The Gakufu Camera is only available in the Japanese App Store. Basically this app scans the music notes, then play the melody of the notes scanned.
I hope this app come to America and SOON.

The video below is not in English, but you should get the idea.


Via TECHCRUNCH

SKYPE FOR iPAD - IT'S OFFICIAL

Look like our favorite video chat service is finally available for the iPad.

THE AUTOMATIC DONUT MAKER - TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS, FOR REAL!

Well for anybody who now me or must know, I love donuts! Late night, early morning, midday the time doesn't matter. I came across this machine courtesy of Nostalgic Electrics.
The price is pretty sweet as well $180. Here's a gcode, ladies always love something sweet! No matter what they may say,I bet you will be memorable with this machine handy. I bet there's a cop with this in his front seat somewhere. hahahaha!

Shout out to the best Donuts spots across the world! Krispy Kreme and in Harlem it used to be Georgie's on 125th street.

AUDI A7 MADE OF PAPER BY TARAS LESKO

While using reference photography and original blueprints courtesy of Audi, Taras Lesko transformed 285 sheets of paper + 750 Printed Parts + 245 hours to assemble this replica 245 Horsepower car.





If I was a printer company this would be my advertisement. If a printer could print clear visuals like this I think everyone would want to buy it.

"2012 Audi A7" - Papercraft from Taras Lesko on Vimeo.

SOCIALNOMICS 3 BY ERIK QUALMAN

Here is a video put together based around Erik Qualman's book Socialnomics. Amazing data listed, and its unbelievable where technology and social media are taking us in the future.

More Than I Can Say - NaS Featuring Keyshia Cole

Well as you know I worked with a wide range of talent. One cool dude I got to kick it with was my man Nas. Nas is a talented, funny, cool individual. Actually his brother Jungle, to me is one of the funniest dudes I ever met. Don't believe me check the N.O.R.E. skits. I must credit Jungle though, he was a visionary with A&R talent as well. This song was done in 2005 while I was recording "Press Play". This beat was one out of many sitting around. I felt this beat was Hip-Hop and to me I pictured Nas flowing to this beat, it was NYC, Queens, and most of all had substance. Well as we know the track never made the album, however the countless studio sessions with Nas and Keyshia were priceless. They were never in the studio at the sametime. Yummy Bingham originally wrote and referenced the hook. I wish this song made it to Press Play, but it never did, I thought the world could use some blessings from Godson. DOWNLOAD HERE




Shout to LES, NaS, Jungle, Horse, Wiz, Mike Brinkley, and Keyshia. Holla At your Boy!
FYI Keyshia is a talented singer that girl can go hard and her work ethic almost equals Diddy in the studio.

ADVICE BY SHA MONEY XL AND FROM FATHERLESS TO FATHERHOOD

I learned in life it is good to surround yourself with motivational, inspirational and positive peers. As the saying goes "Eagles only Fly with Eagles", so on that note I tend to fly high. My friend Kobie Brown is working on a documentary about the importance of fatherhood and the impact it has especially in urban society. In the same breath he interview another close friend of mine Sha Money XL, who by the way is Senior VP of A&R at Def Jam. Please be sure to peep the documentary, support filmmakers, and most of all give back to family in addition to the world. I always say, we should always serve with a purpose in life. 2011 big things being done by my peeps!

FROM FATHERLESS TO FATHERHOOD

Shout to Sha, and Kobie both of you keep doing what you do!

ECOLOGY OF LOVE - SHORT FILM FEATURING PHARRELL AND DANIA RAMIREZ

Here is a treasure that just been dusted off and served to the cyberworld. It seems the film was done by Visa/Details Magazine. This was great "branded content" early. Shout to my boy Pharrell, who is person I've known and had the privilege to work with since 97'. Also congrats P on the launch of Qream, and I AM OTHER.
Shout to the homies Rob Walker, Malik and Loic!

Dania Ramirez is so haute by the way!

THE GODFATHER - DIDDY FEATURING BLACK ROB AND G-DEP

Here is one of my all time favorite joints. This track right here captured the aura of Harlem. I remember while in Puff's Room at Daddy's House Tony Dofat was going through songs. This song accidently played and he almost skipped over it. The song at the time just had Dep verse on it, and a couple bars from Black Rob. I was like hold up, stop the press! Puff walked in and was like what's this playing. Then he kept talking about how hot G-Dep is lyrically. What people may not know but Puff is into LYRICS. Puff can dissect and analyze lyrics with accuracy of a sharp shooter. Well I was like man this joint is Harlem, this is 8th Avenue, Lenox, 145th, 155th, 116th, etc. It was a job to get this finished, Black Rob at Star island accompanied by bottle of Hennessy Privilege, Puff creating synergy of a grand wizard, DJ Drop and Tony Dofat overseeing the sounds. I remember all of us talking about days of Harlem, dudes driving down 8th avenue with a leg out the window, honey's on 125th, games at King Dome. I pushed hard to get this song done. It got finished, thanks Fafu and Bink. The end result the sample got rejected. This song was one of early songs we recorded when doing Press Play album. I sent to Flex, and NYC got to hear the magic. Well on this summer day crank this joint.
G-dep hold your head, Black Rob good to see you doing your thing, Dofat keep them sit-ups popping! Diddy you already know. Harve What up! Bink the world need more joints from you! Harve, a true soldier and General, what up!
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TOM KELLEY - FACTORS BEHIND SUCCESSFUL INNOVATION

Tom Kelley is all about innovation. Here he is talking about how we all need to think at the Nielsen's 360 Conference. regardless of your position, you should be thinking innovation, and in doing so collecting data. I truly believe the more you become a sponge for knowledge the more creativity is born. Kelley's outlook speak on observing the world continuously, become a anthropologist and that in life it's about the verbs, not the nouns. Remember folks it's about the actions that define a person and the height of success is driven by making things happen, not by watching.



Here another video where he speaks on creativity, and how to tap it!

TIPS FOR SUCESS AND HAPPINESS - VIA PUSHY DREAMERS BY DENISE VASI

I truly support people who promote positive productivity and giving back. My peeps Raeven Western is getting a movement going for a good cause. Pushy Dreamers is a inspirational push for people to pursue their dreams. These jewels dropped by this lovely woman is some Gcode Must Do's. I think the advice dropped by Denise Vasi in the clip will truly bring success and happiness, while others on the sidelines may observe it as LUCK! Ladies and Gentlemen always go for yours, if you don't nobody else will!

BE IN THE HOOD - (UNRELEASED) N.O.R.E. FEATURING CAPONE PRODUCED BY EZ ELPEE

Hello, and Happy Friday! Here is a track produced by my boy Ez Elpee featuring Capone. This was a track Nore did on one of them sporadic late night sessions at Sound On Sound Studios. Ez Elpee bought his MPC2000 and I ordered the Henny. This is one my favorite joints. Classic Queens right here! Shout to Mayhem, and DJ Rell Love!
DOWNLOAD HERE!