The Ant & Mike Show - "We Do More Than Gossip": November 2009

Sunday, November 29, 2009

The Crack Report: Chilly-O Holiday Release

Chilly-O, one of the most prominent designers on the Atlanta landscape, introduces his holiday release, The 64oz Club Collection v.2. Inspired by minimalism and Japanese culture, Chilly-O takes a step away from his color rich collections of the past year and offers a new line that he likens more similar to his own personal style. I say it is dope. Cop your own piece over at www.chillyo.com

Yahoo x Ryan Leslie Present “Sound Decisions”

Yahoo Presents "Sound Decisions" - Ryan Leslie Doc from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Great documentary piece on Ryan Leslie in conjunction with Yahoo. Leslie puts a nice spotlight on Harlem.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Sexy Back!!!!

Silky smooth Sade is back and she's bringing a DOPE album cover with her. Sade's will release her first studio album in over nine years, Soldier of Love, on February 8, 2010.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Allen Iverson Announces Retirement

Sports columnist and national radio host, Stephen A. Smith, has reported that Allen Iverson has decided to retire from the NBA. Iverson was recently released from a very short-lived contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, and is coming off of a controversial 2008-2009 season with the Detroit Pistons. However, despite his recent mishaps, Iverson is one of the best basketball players in NBA history and arguably the best small guard to ever play the game.

In addition to his contributions on the basketball court, A.I. changed the culture of the NBA to what it is today. From the tattoos, to the cornrows, Iverson brought a persona to the league that it could not ignore. Iverson wasn't the first to do these things, but he was the first MVP and perinnial All-Star to separate himself from the old school clean cut look of past NBA players.

Iverson is one of the toughest players, and best scorers to touch a basketball. His affect on urban culture is unparalleled. He's the only sports player I can think of who's shoe sales could even stand next to Michael Jordan. It's a sad day in basketball, but Allen Iverson's career was as potent as his legendary crossover. Regardless of how his career is ending, Allen Iverson is a cultural and basketball icon if there ever was one.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Friday, November 20, 2009

Remember the 4Runner?

Dope!!! 2010 Toyota 4Runner. Pics: LimitedHype

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

We Support Our Fellow Bloggers

Fellow blogger and Detroiter, Brandi, over at the award winning blog, I'm Keeping Up, needs your help to embark on her next writing journey. She is a race to establish herself as one of the most positive bloggers in NYC and your vote can help put her over the top. Check out her entry video below and make sure to vote HERE. Best of luck, Brandi!

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Atlanta Westin FINALLY Gets New Windows!

The Westin hadn't been the same since those tornadoes!

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

2009's Hottest Brands: Do We Agree?

Do we agree? See the full list at Ad Age.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Thursday, November 19, 2009

"G.O.O.D. Music Has Arrived..."

Cool remix. I expected something a little more groundbreaking for this collection of artists...but still dope.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Obama is King

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

I Would Rock: Nike Air Royal QS

Nike Air Royal QS (Deep Burgundy)

Shout out to Standard for the dope pics.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Bye Harpo!

Tomorrow during her talk-show, Oprah will announce that she has decided to end The Oprah Winfrey Show. It is rumored that she is planning to make a leap from her current daytime talk show to her previously announced cable channel, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

After a slight slip in ratings, the show has picked up recently with some big time guests including, Sarah Palin, Jay-Z, and Mike Tyson. Oprah's final episode on network television will be on September 9, 2011, in what will be the shows 25th season.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

This Is Why I Hate The Weave Ponytail...

Take a look at Ciara. She's cute, she can dance, her teeth are straight. On paper she sounds like a winner. But she lost it the second she went to get her hair done. Why? Because she got had her beautician attach my arch hair nemesis to her head: The Weave Ponytail!!!!

I have a hate-hate relationship with this hairstyle, mainly because of it's unbelievability. You didn't come to my crib on Monday with your hair stretching out for dear life trying to reach your ear lobe, but then come back on Friday with your hair just above your plumbers crack. It just doesn't add up. Ladies if you went out with a guy who was 5'0" tall on the first date and 5'11" on the second, you would think, "This clown think he fooling me with them extra long legs he got on, knowing them aint his legs." Well dammit, the weave ponytail is no different.

Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with weave as long as it's done right. But the whole point of it is to extend what's already there, not to add a few feet of fantasy hair. I refuse to wake up next to that panther tail!!

And don't even get me started on the greasy front root hair that's stretching your eyelids back toward the weave ponytail. That's a whole different entry...

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Wanna Buy A Stadium?

Well you missed your chance to buy the Pontiac Silverdome, but for what it pricetag was, you had a shot. The old Detroit Lions stadium sold for a whopping $583,000. That's right, for less than some 2 bedroom homes, you could have bought the Silverdome.

The building was built for $55million and was supposed to sell a year ago for $20m. Instead, the building was sold to a Canadian company that plans to bring a soccer league to the stadium.

I don't care what stocks indicate...when a stadium sells for $500k, the recession aint over.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Monday, November 16, 2009

Crack Music!!: Clipse ft. Cam'ron "Popular Demand (Popeyes)"

Two of my personal fav's on one track. This goes way hard.

DOPE!

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Random Question of the Day: Love Triangle Edition

Is it ever acceptable to date somebody that your friend used to holler at?

Bonus: Would you tell your friend before you date the person, or just let them find out naturally?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Friday, November 6, 2009

Art After Dark...

If you're you're in the Detroit area tonight and you are in the mood for something other than a club or the casino, then you're in luck. The Detroit Young Professionals are hosting "Art After Dark", an after work mixer for young executives and cultural enthusiasts.

The event will be held at the Detroit Institute of Arts and will feature the 200-piece exhibition, "Richard Avedon Fashion Photographs (1944-2000)". There will also be live musical performances, complimentary desserts, and a cash bar.

"Art After Dark" will be held from 7:00-9:00pm and tickets can be purchased here for $15.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Thursday, November 5, 2009

New Artist: Diz Gibran

Check out this dope track and video from my man Diz Gibran feat. B.J. The Chicago Kid.

We told you about B.J. back when his mixtape, Taste of Chicago dropped. If you like Diz Gibran's flow, you can download his mixtape, Crooks & Castles Presents: Soon You'll Understand here.

Good Music!!!

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Sneak Peek: Supra Skytop 2

Here's a first look at the Supra Skytop 2 model, and I gotta say, the colorway and design are freaky deeky! I'll take these joints to church and back.

No word on the official release, but when I know, you'll know. Until then

CRACK!!!

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Your Vote Only Counts When You Cast It

I guess I'd be surprised if I didn't see this coming over a year ago. Young voters have come a long way, but we still haven't learned that change takes commitment. President Obama's election became historic, not just based on his race, but based on the millions of young voters, and first time voters who came out to the polls. His campaign started what looked like a positive trend of people being more active in politics. However, the recent no-show for state and local elections showed that people must think politics end with Obama.

In states across the country, millions of voters who cast ballots in the 2008 presidential election were missing. This absence helped Republican's win some crucial governor's races in states like Virginia and New Jersey. Here in Atlanta, not even 25% of the registered voters showed up for the city's most important mayoral election in years.

The problem with most of the young and first time voters not showing up to the polls, is that most of them are minorities, and that vote is as important in today's politics as they were a year ago; maybe even more so. Barack Obama getting elected to the presidency was not the end all be all of American politics. The state and local elections shape this country just as much as national government does. As we disregard these elections, we risk losing the change that we all sought out when we voted for President Obama.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Empire State of Mind...

Congratulations to the New York Yankees on their 27th World Series Championship!!!! After closing down old Yankee Stadium in 2008, and A-Rod's steroid woes, it looked like it could be a long year for the Bronx Bombers, but the boys showed up and showed out, winning the series against the former world champion Phillies in 6 games.

Somewhere Spike Lee is wearing his special edition Yankee cap.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com