N.E.R.D "Sooner Or Later" Behind the scenes

And what a fitting theme for this video,the stock market crash,and with the Malloy Bros. painting the picture I'm sure it's gonna be a dope video once completed,stay tuned for the finished product.

Sooner Or Later - Behind The Scenes

Legendary Pin up model Betty Page dies at 85

LOS ANGELES – Bettie Page, the 1950s secretary-turned-model whose controversial photographs in skimpy attire or none at all helped set the stage for the 1960s sexual revolution, died Thursday. She was 85.

Page was placed on life support last week after suffering a heart attack in Los Angeles and never regained consciousness, said her agent, Mark Roesler. He said he and Page's family agreed to remove life support. Before the heart attack, Page had been hospitalized for three weeks with pneumonia.

"She captured the imagination of a generation of men and women with her free spirit and unabashed sensuality," Roesler said. "She is the embodiment of beauty."

Page, who was also known as Betty, attracted national attention with magazine photographs of her sensuous figure in bikinis and see-through lingerie that were quickly tacked up on walls in military barracks, garages and elsewhere, where they remained for years.

Her photos included a centerfold in the January 1955 issue of then-fledgling Playboy magazine, as well as controversial sadomasochistic poses.

"I think that she was a remarkable lady, an iconic figure in pop culture who influenced sexuality, taste in fashion, someone who had a tremendous impact on our society," Playboy founder Hugh Hefner told The Associated Press on Thursday. "She was a very dear person."

Page mysteriously disappeared from the public eye for decades, during which time she battled mental illness and became a born-again Christian.

After resurfacing in the 1990s, she occasionally granted interviews but refused to allow her picture to be taken.

"I don't want to be photographed in my old age," she told an interviewer in 1998. "I feel the same way with old movie stars. ... It makes me sad. We want to remember them when they were young."

The 21st century indeed had people remembering her just as she was. She became the subject of songs, biographies, Web sites, comic books, movies and documentaries. A new generation of fans bought thousands of copies of her photos, and some feminists hailed her as a pioneer of women's liberation.

Gretchen Mol portrayed her in 2005's "The Notorious Bettie Page" and Paige Richards had the role in 2004's "Bettie Page: Dark Angel." Page herself took part in the 1998 documentary "Betty Page: Pinup Queen."

Hefner said he last saw Page when he held a screening of "The Notorious Bettie Page" at the Playboy Mansion. He said she objected to the fact that the film referred to her as "notorious," but "we explained to her that it referred to the troubled times she had and was a good way to sell a movie."

Page's career began one day in October 1950 when she took a respite from her job as a secretary in a New York office for a walk along the beach at Coney Island. An amateur photographer named Jerry Tibbs admired the 27-year-old's firm, curvy body and asked her to pose.

Looking back on the career that followed, she told Playboy in 1998: "I never thought it was shameful. I felt normal. It's just that it was much better than pounding a typewriter eight hours a day, which gets monotonous."

Nudity didn't bother her, she said, explaining: "God approves of nudity. Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, they were naked as jaybirds."

In 1951, Page fell under the influence of a photographer and his sister who specialized in S&M. They cut her hair into the dark bangs that became her signature and posed her in spiked heels and little else. She was photographed with a whip in her hand, and in one session she was spread-eagled between two trees, her feet dangling.

"I thought my arms and legs would come out of their sockets," she said later.

Moralists denounced the photos as perversion, and Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, Page's home state, launched a congressional investigation.

Page quickly retreated from public view, later saying she was hounded by federal agents who waved her nude photos in her face. She also said she believed that, at age 34, her days as "the girl with the perfect figure" were nearly over.

She moved to Florida in 1957 and married a much younger man, as an early marriage to her high school sweetheart had ended in divorce.

Her second marriage also failed, as did a third, and she suffered a nervous breakdown.

In 1959, she was lying on a sea wall in Key West when she saw a church with a white neon cross on top. She walked inside and became a born-again Christian.

After attending Bible school, she wanted to serve as a missionary but was turned down because she had been divorced. Instead, she worked full-time for evangelist Billy Graham's ministry.

A move to Southern California in 1979 brought more troubles.

She was arrested after an altercation with her landlady, and doctors who examined her determined she had acute schizophrenia. She spent 20 months in a state mental hospital in San Bernardino.

A fight with another landlord resulted in her arrest, but she was found not guilty because of insanity. She was placed under state supervision for eight years.

"She had a very turbulent life," Todd Mueller, a family friend and autograph seller, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "She had a temper to her."

Mueller said he first met Page after tracking her down in the 1990s and persuaded her to do an autograph signing event.

He said she was a hit and sold about 3,000 autographs, usually for $200 to $300 each.

"Eleanor Roosevelt, we got $40 to $50. ... Bettie Page outsells them all," he told The AP last week.

Born April 22, 1923, in Nashville, Tenn., Page said she grew up in a family so poor "we were lucky to get an orange in our Christmas stockings."

The family included three boys and three girls, and Page said her father molested all of the girls.

After the Pages moved to Houston, her father decided to return to Tennessee and stole a police car for the trip. He was sent to prison, and for a time Betty lived in an orphanage.

In her teens she acted in high school plays, going on to study drama in New York and win a screen test from 20th Century Fox before her modeling career took off.

New offerings from Addict Clothing Co.

Just as old man winter rolls around the corner and let's us know that winter is truly here Addict has some dopeness to keep you warm and fly at the same time.

Alife Hollywood is here......

Via Alifenyc.com:

NOW OPEN: ALIFE HOLLYWOOD at SPACE 15 TWENTY.
Alife breaks the retail mold once again and moves its Los Angeles shop from Fairfax Avenue—year-long home to its now-closed iconic concept shop—to become part of trendsetting Cahuenga Boulevard shopping center Space 15 Twenty, in the hear of Hollywood.

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Their here Mishka Fans!!!!!!

Via Mishkanyc.com:

It’s finally here, just in time for the Holiday 08 season our long awaited exclusive collaboration for Adio Footwear between us and Un/steady, San Diego’s premier streetwear boutique. Limited to only 100 pairs produced worldwide, this exclusive shoe will be available in limited quantities only at Un/steady’s brick and mortar location as well as our online store.

Based on Adio’s Hayter model, the Mishka x Un/steady collaboration is a perfect blend of style and comfort. With a full suede upper, the Hayter has been re-interpreted in our trademark colorways of magenta and seafoam. Both black and magenta laces are included and to cap it off, the shoe comes complete with an in-sole featuring our iconic Cyco Simon Skull

The collaboration will be kicked off at Un/Steady today with a launch party from 7-10pm and an after hours event taking place at Basic Bar in San Diego. 50 pairs will be available at Un/Steady as well as a limited-run Cyco Simon shirt available here.

And you never know, we may even hold a couple pairs and make them available at our upcoming Annual Holiday Warehouse Sale. Details for that coming real soon, so keep your eyes and ears open.

Please Note: Orders for the shoes are limited to one pair per customer. If you place more than one order, your orders will be canceled!

2 Of my favorite chica's!!!!!

Well folks the lovely Dania Ramirez and her best friend the oh so beautiful & talented Kelis just started a film production company to produce films for women who are like them and can't be put in a box,can't wait for the first film and Kelis will be releasing a greatest hits album in March,and how can you not love Dania "She Hate Me" anyone and I've been in love with Kelis since "99" when she first stepped on the scene damn you Nassir,lmao!!!!!!

They just squeezed this orange lmao!!!!!!

This has got to be the biggest idiot I ever seen in my life,well they just squeezed all the juice outta his ass lmao,33yrs in prison with a 9yr minimum for that bullshit ass robery,but we all know why he got the football numbers,I bet you wish you wouldv'e chilled out now don't you OJ,nincomfuck'npoop (inside joke)!!!

Pharrell Williams x Atelier WM Candles

Via High Snobiety.com

Just in time for the xmas season Pharrell Williams has teamed up with France's Atelier to release these limited candle hand molds of him throwing up their infamous Star Trek sign lol,these shit's are dope and will add some spice to your pad for the holidays only limited to 200 peices and they drop on the 8th,check the bbc website for stock.

Cedric Delsuax Star Wars Photo Prints

Well if anyone really truly knows me you know that I am a diehard Star Wars fan and have been one since the age of 4 or 5 lol,but don't be suprised if you see one or two of these either at the new pad this summer or in the lab,is it me or is street art about to landslide the tea sipper bullshit lmao..I think so!!

Shoeseum this Saturday!!!!!

So this Saturday down on Temple's main campus is the Shoeseum,where you can buy,sell,and trade your fresh exclusive's and premium denim,will surely be a good time,flyer has all the info for ya,see ya on Saturday.

Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse 09 Collection

Via Hypebeast:

Well Sir Marc Jacobs has brought his main man Artist/Designer Stephen Sprouse back on to design a special line for Louis Vuitton,so check out these offerings and if your wallets are recession proof I guess you'll be one fly chica this winter/spring lol.

Wale "Nike Boots"

Shout out to the homie Wale for doing this joint and showing Philly so much love.

Official Wale "Nike Boots" video (Directed by Chris Robinson)

Addict x Rogue Status Co-Lab Jacket

Addict keeps it moving with this sick reversable hooded jacket,worth the euro's all day long lmao!!!!

Mishka Gold Foil "Cyrillic" by New Era!!!!!

Via: Mishkanyc.com


Online Exclusives: Gold Foil Cyrillic New Era Ftted Cap!

Gold is the new black! OKk Gold isn’t the new black but it’s sure as hell shiny and festive right?

Introducing our Gold Foil Cyrillic New Era Ftted Cap! This bad boy is limited to just 100 pieces worldwide that are ONLY available here on our website. hence the whole “Online Exclusive” thing. *wink*

The perfect little dash of flash for your subdued look or that cherry on top when you’re dressed to snap necks. This cap is surprisingly versatile!

They say he who has the gold will rule them all. So become a ruler with our Gold Foil Cyrillic New Era Fitted.

Alife @ Barney's

These shit's are dope,(hint:would make a nice xmas or anniversary gift lol)and I like the clean but detailed design on em' official tissue lol...

Via: Alife

GET IT RIGHT!
ALIFE EVERYBODY MID exclusively for BARNEYS NEW YORK:

ALIFE repeat-pattern embossed patent leather upper; elastic-cord laces with quick-lock closure system; and featuring for the first time in the history of BARNEYS NEW YORK, the BARNEYS classic "Get it right guy" logo as branding on shoes (or garment of any kind).

Available only at select BARNEYS NEW YORK locations nationwide, and at: www.barneys.com




ALIFE EVERYBODY MID FOR BARNEYS NEW YORK.

808s and Muthafuck'n Heartbreaks!!!!!

You gotta give it to homeboy for venturing out and making music that is straight from the heart and to be honest I like this style of music from main man better,and they say great minds think a like so hopefully this will grab the attention of the followers and give them a taste of what creativity and being fearless is about hands down "Say You Will" destroys any desire to go past #1 it's so major and you'll be able to buy the album tomorrow from itunes and the stores will have it on tuesday,so worth the $10 bucks!!!!!!

The Black Friday Ball For It All!!!!!!

This is self explanitory Made To Order x ANML House x Rictascale Records 3 floors of partying!!!!! Make sure your asses are in attendence!!!!!!

Made To Order
817 N. 2nd Street

How High........

Well this is gonna be a dope ass show!!! Two of my favorite mc's Mr.Johnny Blaze and Reggie Noble will be taking the stage to set shit off and I haven't seen these dudes together since 98' I know I'm old but the show is gonna be insane and don't forget to bring ya own gank cause I ain't sharing lmao,no real shit!!!

2K Sports Bounce Tour 12/03/08

All I needed to hear was Q-Tip and a 2K Sports video Game Lounge,now tell me that ain't a concert lmao,this is gonna be a wednesday night to surely remember,it goes down at the Troc and doors open at 9:00pm.

Mishka Death Adders snapback!!!

Via: mishkanyc.com

We’re snapping back to the future today as we present an old classic, the Death Adders Arch Snapback.

You may remember almost two-and-a-half years ago when we first introduced our Death Adders Arch Snapback, well now we’re bringing them back with even better quality and craftsmanship, not to mention a new colorway, as seen above.

As we’re getting older, we’re getting better and these latest Snapbacks are a testament to the hard work we put into bringing you the best product possible.

Strictly available in limited quantities to our website, so as always they’re going to go at light speed. Don’t get left in the dust!

Writtenhouse show next Saturday 11/29/08

Well we over here at Rictascale Records would like to think we do more than make funky,ass shaking,body rockin' music,so we're cosponsoring a show for our goods friends "The Writtenhouse Effect"and for those of you who know of them,you know they're starting to get alot of burn on the underground hip hop tip "where all the real talent is at and has always been lmao"and they're doing a show with the who's next of the underground hip hop mix,too many names to name lol,but peep the flyer and we'll see you there!!!!

Soundpieces @ Stussy tonight!!!!

Well it's gonna be a Dj battle tonight at the Stussy shop upstairs at Ubiq and Lazersword from San Fran is gonna be in the house along with our homie Dj Frosty repp'n for Philly it's gonna be a dope night and the afterparty is at Silk City,see you there!!!

G.O.O.D Music after party London 11.13.08

SEMTEX TV: DELA SOUL, MOS DEF, NAS, WILL I AM, KANYE WEST, DAMON ALBARN ROC THE MIC @ THE G.O.O.D. MUSIC AFTER PARTY, LONDON, UK from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

So many legends on the stage at the same time enjoy!!!!!! Hip Hop baby!!!!!

Kid Robot x Nooka

Avoid analog's embarrassing moments with Kidrobot x Nooka's limited edition digital watch.

Made from 100% rubber, the top row displays hours 1-6, the second hours 7-12, the third minutes 0-59 and the fourth seconds 0-59.

Features a stopwatch, alarm and stainless steel clasp.

Limited edition of 150.

Size: 10.5 x 1.5-inches.

The watch drops promptly at 11:00am Thursday November 20th don't sleep and $175 is the tab!!!!!!

MIshka 2009 Calender!!!!!!

This Calendar is 18+ Only!!! • Mishka 2009 Calendar • Mishka 2009 Calendar & Tee Double Pack
For everyone who spent their middle school years day-dreaming about the non-next-door girl in panties, We have a present just for you. Working under the acclaimed eye of erotic photographer and muse herself, Ellen Stagg, Today marks the release of our 2009 Calendar



Whether she is in front of or behind the lens, Ellen Stagg has been establishing a name for herself in the world of fashion and erotic photography, shooting with clients such as VH-1 Publicity, I-D, Frank 151, Life, The Fader, Vogue, MTV, Interview and VICE Magazine to name a few. Ellen’s photographic acumen is obvious and her commitment to incredibly intimate and visceral imagery is undeniable. Like us, Ellen’s work exudes a sense of boldness and sheer fun, which makes the collaboration a fitting match.



In addition, we’ve produced an exclusive Mandy Morbid T-shirt to go along with the calendar. The special T-shirt retails for $32 on its own or can combined with the 2009 Mishka Calendar by Ellen Stagg for $50. To celebrate the release of the calendar, there will also be a special promotional display in Williamsburg courtesy of Music Skins. Priced at $30, the 2009 Mishka Calendar by Ellen Stagg starts shipping today and will be available for sale at only a few select shops and our Online Store.

Please Disperse!!!!!!

The Con man and Rik Codero keep spitting em out,and this is one of the dopest albums that got slept on from last year but hopefully Con will get the proper promotion he needs the next go round.

New Spring L.A.M.B Pre-orders

Well it looks like Gwen is cooking again!!!! Ladies you know we over here at RICTASCALE strive to keep everybody fly and now ladies it's your turn for the spring. Nordstrom in conjuction with L.A.M.B are accepting pre-orders on the spring L.A.M.B shoe/sandal line and ladies the shit is dope,if your'e tryna land that future husband or catch a new playa these will surely turn some heads lmao...don't sleep!!!

Kanye's Heartless video (official)

The video is dope and who ever did the the animation is a don,they captured homeboys movements and manurism's down to a "T" and it's different and I will say this to the listeners once again "this is not gonna be a hip/hop album" so don't prejudge go in with open ears and on the 25th 808 & Heartbreaks arrives!!!!

LA people your'e in luck tonight!!!!!

Underground producer 88 Keys is finally releasing a solo product titled The Death Of Adam and he's rocking the Standard tonight if your'e in LA rsvp and enjoy!!!

Ladies Holiday M.O.B is looking nice!!!!!

This drop is mean from M.O.B featuring denim,fitted hats and some dope tee's and crewnecks,so head over to the site and cop up. www.marriedtothemobnyc.com