URBAN M.E.S.S MAGAZINE: THE RAPPER/ACTOR TAG (HOW WE BRAKE IT DOWN FOR YOU!)

Maybe it's the emtion behind some of his songs, or maybe there are more south-of-the-border "Degrassi" fans than one would imagine, but Drake will always carry the "Rapper/Actor" tag in the minds of many. That puts him in pretty good company, many of hiphop biggest stars have balanced careers behind the microphone and in front of the camera. Here is a breakdown of some rapper/actors to do it, including which job title takes up more space on their resume's?

** Key: ( % Rapper) (% Actor) **

#1) Drake: ( 85 % Rapper) ( 15% Actor)
Biggest Role: Jimmy Brooks (Degrassi) The Next Generation
Biggest Album: Take Care
Note: The percentages may vary in Canada! lol

#2) LL Cool J : (60 % Rapper) (40% Actor)
Biggest Role (Sam Hanna) NCIS: LA, Biggest Album: Bigger & Deffer.
Music get the edge in this onj because no role matches "Mama Said Knock Yoo Out!"....Classic!



#3) Will Smith: (20% Rapper) (80% Actor)
Biggest Role: Indepence Day
Biggest Album: Big Willie Style
* This isn't an insult to Will Smith's rapping career, but he's one of the biggest movie stars in the world! *



#4) Ice Cube: (70% Rapper ) (30% Actor)
Biggest Role: Friday/Boyz n The Hood
Biggest Album: Amerikkka's Most Wanted



 #5) Mark Whalberg (5% Rapper) (95% Actor)
Biggest Role: (Dirk Diggler) Boogie Nights
Biggest Album: Music of The People
* There was a time when he called himself "Marky Mark" *



#6) Ice T (40% Rapper) (60% Actor)
Biggest Role: "Law & Order: SVU"
Biggest Albums: Original Gangster
* Did I mention he is married to Coco?! Nuff Said! *


#7) Queen Latifah (10% Rapper) (90% Actor)
Biggest Role: "Chicago"
Biggest Album: Trav'lin Light
* At this point The Queen may be known more for singing than rapping *



#8) Ludacris (50% Rapper) (50% Actor)
Biggest Role: "The Fast & Furious"
Biggest Album: "Word of Mouf"



#9) Common (70% Rapper) (30% Actor)
Biggest Role: "Smokin Aces"
Biggest Album: "Be"
* Common has be doing his thing for years in the world of Hip Hop, what more needs to be said? *



#10) Sean "PDiddy" Combs
Biggest Role: Monster's Ball/A Raisin In The Sun
Biggest Album: "No Way Out"
 * PDiddy isn't really a rapper, he is more of a hip hop mogul who has done it all! litterally! *



 Via: Am-Ny.com
Via: UrbanMESSMag

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (BATMAN ARKHAM ORIGINS VIDEO GAME)

" Batman Returns "

The "Batman: Arkham" series already has given gamers two nearly perfect iterations in the past few years, so it seems reasonable to set the bar high for the prequel, "Batman: Arkham Origins." And maybe that isn't fair. After all, "Origins" was the product of a different development team -- albeit using nearly all of the same gameplay as its predecessors. It's not that "Origins" is a bad game. Not at all.It's every bit as much fun to play as the first two in the series, and you still get the distinct feeling that you're slipping on the cape and cowl. The problem is that the game just feels like too much of a retread. Plotwise, all you need to know is that there's a $50 million bounty on Batman's head, which attracts eight assassins to Gotham on Christmas Eve two years into The Dark Knight's career. There are some twists along the way, but it's not the doozy of a story gamers were treated to in the last game, "Batman: Arkham City."

It sets up the action well enough, the boss fights against most of the assassins are a highlight of the gameplay, as has been the case in the series. The Bane and Firefly battles are especially memorable. Beyond that, the stealth portions of the game will feel almost exactly the same as in the past. So will the combat, even with the addition of the new -- and overpowered -- shock gloves. The only big thing that makes this game stand out in the series is an added online multiplayer mode. It's an interesting idea -- two gangs fight for supremacy while Batman and Robin aim to take both out. The mode isn't a flop, but it's not going to win over online gamers who'd rather be playing "Call of Duty." Most, however, will be happy to play through the story and numerous side missions. They'll have a good time, just not as good as they might have been hoping to have.

Rated: 4 out of 5 stars
Available: XBOX 350, PS3, WII, PC

Story: AM-NY.com

Urban M.E.S.S. Magazine: Music video pick of the month!

So now that the Summer is finally over, what are you planning for your Fall? Or maybe your Winter? No matter what you plan, be sure to plan it out right! Keep your music catelouge current and up to date with a good selection of music and you should be ok!

In the meantime here is Drake's (Hold on, were going home) which is climbing the charts as we speak!!!

URBAN M.E.S.S. MAGAZINE: VIDEO PICK OF THE MONTH (DAFT PUNK FT. PHARRELL WILLIAMS - GET LUCKY)

" SUMMER IN THE URBAN M.E.S.S. CITY!!! "

"URBAN M.E.S.S. SUMMERTIME GUIDE TO KEEP YOU LACED IN THE URBAN JUNGLE"

So what is it that you "fashion-heads" truly love about about the summer? Is it finally putting away your winter coat and boots away to break out your favorite open toe shoes? Or is it rocking your favorite pair of sneakers that have been sitting in your closet since early January? Is the hot weather begining to give you an excuse to wear the shortest of dresses from your favorite mall, or is it that crip short sleeve polo short from your favorite desingner itching to be worn? I know what whatever it is that you love about the summertime, trust us someone else loves it on you just as much as you like it on yourself! The Summertime is one of the best seasons in any city across the world. Whether you are out and about with your friends or just strolling the city street with your significant other, you are out enjoying the nice summer weather in the best summer outfit you love! So keep those peticures tight and your hair cuts  nice and sharp, and make sure that your summer wardrobe that is sitting in your closet is up to date for this  2013 Summer! We will be out this summer snapping shots of our fans, making sure you are representing summertime in your hood! So enjoy it because Summer will not last long, befor you know it, the Fall is here and Summer is just a memory caught on your smartphone.....

Dear Summer, Please never go away!!!

Photo Credits: Instagram, Nike, Tiffany Co., Christian Louboutins, Burberry, Tom Ford, Gucci, Premium Label, Lousin Vuitton, Air Jordan, True Religon Jeans. UrbanMESSMagazine.

MTV AWARDS COMING TO BROOKLYN AUG. 25TH 2013

And The Winner is...... Broooooklyn!!!!!

MTV's Video Music Awards show is moving across the country this year, trading Los Angeles for New York. The August 25th awards show will take place at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, MTV announced today. Barclays Center, which opened last September, is the home of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team, which counts Jay-Z among its owners.Jay-Z Represents Brooklyn at First Barclays Center Show MTV notes the 30th annual VMAs will be the first major annual awards show to take place in Brooklyn. It will be first time in four years the VMAs have taken place outside Los Angeles. "From hip-hop to hipsters, Jay-Z to MGMT, Brooklyn musicians have a long history of dominating the 'spotlight' on MTV," Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz said in a statement. "Brooklyn is a cultural Mecca – the hippest, coolest place for young people across the country, and has played a crucial role in the careers of some of 2013's biggest bands, like fun. and the Lumineers. Now, it is only fitting that the first time Brooklyn will ever host a major awards show, we are welcoming the most exciting and talked about spectacle in the music industry . . . I'm so thrilled that I'll probably get 'no sleep till Brooklyn' hosts the VMAs!"

Source: MTV, RollingStone, UrbanMessMag

"Dear Summer" A LOOK BACK INTO MY SUMMER LOVE AFFAIR.... WITH NIKE!

  

As a kid growing up in brooklyn in the early 90's, I used to love going to the local sneaker spots and getting a pair of sneakers that I wanted, and I didn't have to wait on long lines like the kids now a days. I remember hearing about a "Hot" pair of sneakers in Highschool and going to Downtown Brooklyn or Jamaica Ave. to cop a pair of kicks. It was a simple thing that I miss most about my childhood. Now a days, I buy whatever I could could get my hands on, and if it's affordable??? Lol!  I try to keep it simple and not go too overboard, because I am not as young as I used to be, so wearing certain kicks as a kid, doesn't sit well with me as an adult today. But hey! If i could get a pair of sneakers that I used to won back in the days, then by all means I will search for them and possibly buy them if they are within my budget. But overall I still love the sneaker game for what it meant to me in the past and not what it stands for today. The game it isn't the same thou, limited quanities, lack of quality and high prices for today's sneaker have almost ruined today's game. But what can you do? I guess deal with is the real answer in my eyes....

But no matter what happens tomorrow, I will still love this game for what it stood for yesterday when my favorite atheletes like (Jordan, Ewing, Jackson, Hardaway, Mattingly, Sanders) and many other pro stars who donned famous footwear meant something to me back in the days. It's hard not to see atheletes now in the same light as yesterday's pro's, because all I see is "Greed". Don't get me wrong! I know there was greed back in the days, but it's is worst now! I wish I could close my eyes and go back and re-live those glory years of yesterday, but since I can't I will always have love for the only thing that kept me there since the very begining which is my love for my sneakers!

P.S. Summer - I Love You! lol

source: nike/jordan/urbanmessmagazine

AIR JORDAN BRAND 2013 HOLIDAY RELEASES

I know that some of you true sneaker heads, like myself love to see information on up and coming sneaker releases that will hit stores during the holiday season this Fall. So here are a few of them due in your local sneaker stores around the ending of the year (2013). So here is look at the Air Jordan XI (Laney) , X (Steel), and the XII (Laney). Honestly, I can't do lines like typical kids do, but I wouldn't mind getting my hands on all 3 pairs if I can? So would you be waiting on line for any of these when they drop????? 






Ready for more Air Jordan release information for 2013? We just hit you with a release date for the He Got Game XIII, but we’re ready to leapfrog a few seasons and focus on these three Air Jordan Retros that are confirmed for the Holiday season. The Air Jordan XII ‘Taxi’, Air Jordan X ‘Steel’, and an all-new colorway of the Air Jordan XI in Black/Yellow which is intended to be a tribute to the famed Laney H.S. story is set to hit stores this Holiday season. We’ll be sure to updated you with more information as this breaking story develops, so let us know which of the three you’re looking forward to the most and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for all your Air Jordan updates.Confirmed Air Jordan Retro releases for October-December 2013

source:sneakernews.com/jorbanbrand/urbanmessmag

"ROCKING THE HOUSE!" THE STARS COME OUT TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S 2ND INAUGRATION - JAN 21, 2013

" HE'S THE MAN, AGAIN!"

PRESIDENT BRACK OBAMA IS SWORN IN FOR HIS 2ND TERM IN FRONT OF THOUSAND IN OUR NATIONS CAPITAL - WASHINGTON D.C. "

WASHINGTON — Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson.

If President Barack Obama's first inaugural theme seemed to be summed up by Beyonce's "At Last," this time it was Hudson's version of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together."Hudson was among the entertainment at Monday night's inaugural balls, joined by Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys, who modified her hit "Girl on Fire" to sing "He's the president and he's on fire ... Obama's on fire. Obama's on fire."

The crowd at the official Inaugural Ball joined in with the Grammy-nominated fun. anthem "We Are Young."
Earlier in the day, the applause for Beyonce started when she took her place with Jay-Z at the Capitol to watch President Barack Obama take the oath for his second term in office. The two stopped to chat with the Rev. Al Sharpton. James Taylor kicked off the musical performances, strumming his guitar and singing "America the Beautiful." Kelly Clarkson followed with a different arrangement of "My Country `Tis of Thee." Then Beyonce was introduced and the crowd again roared its approval.

Beyonce had a definite fan in Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who applauded eagerly after she finished singing the national anthem. She offered R&B-esque vocal riffs as she sang on and the crowd seemed to love it, cheering loudly as she finished. Clarkson, too, hit high notes. Beyonce may have been the star musical attraction, but she had plenty of company from Hollywood at the Capitol on Monday. Katy Perry and John Mayer sat side-by-side, with Perry in an orange-striped coat and wide hat, and Mayer in dark sunglasses. Singer-songwriter Ke$ha was there, too.

People flocked to the colorful pop star, snapping photos. And Perry did the same, taking shots of "Girls" actress and daughter of news anchor Brian Williams, Allison Williams.
Actress Eva Longoria was seated on the platform outside the Capitol after making an appearance at a Kennedy Center performance Sunday night. Perry sang at the children's concert the night before.
Former Boston Celtics great Bill Russell was in the crowd, too, along with actor Marlon Wayans.

source: HuffingtonPost, NYPost, UrbanMessMagazine