As always Hov brings that great energy and never disappoints with a solid set... The Blueprint 3 tour started off with J.Cole opening it up which then led to DC's own Wale... Wale always the crowd pleaser went into the crowd a couple of times during his set to interact with the crowd... After Wale's set, N.E.R.D. hit the stage with their new CDN member Rhea and pumped the crowd up even more... I don't know bout you but the ladies love Pharrell, which was apparent when he brought them all on stage during their performance of "Everybody Nose" and "Beautiful"... Finally, Jay hit the stage and as always the crowd went nuts, he spit a solid set and threw in some crazy classics as well as some new joints off that Blueprint 3 (go out and get that Blueprint 3 if you haven't already)... So I guess you're all wondering but already know that Toronto's golden child Drake also graced the stage with Jay... If you don't already know, I'm a big fan of Drizzy, his flow and wordplay is bananas and Jay agrees with me cause he let Drizzy do his thing for "Successful" on stage during the concert... That's big, remember this is a Jay-Z concert and he let a new artist (without a full length album, can't wait till it comes out) come on stage and do a track that has no affiliation with Jay... Either way can't say nothing bad bout the concert, just as solid as the last time I caught HOV with MJB in concert @ the ACC!
Shouts to my hommie J for the hookup, much respect...
Taken with that BB Bold, yes I know Al, I need a real camera; Blueprint 3 Stage Set
If you don't already know, on November 20th, one of the most iconic shoes of all time will experience their 20th anniversary. If you don't know what I'm talking about and need some hints, its probably Reebok's top selling sneaker line of all time, the Reebok Pump.
In collaboration with 20 global partners worldwide, Reebok has created a special collaboration line featuring the iconic shoe. Local shop Stolen Riches was fortunate enough to be able to participate in this amazing event and come up with their own limited collabo set to release on November 20th alongside the original Reebok Pump. In an effort to commemorate this special occasion, Reebok X Stolen Riches have set up a contest to allow 30 lucky winners to win the original pump and two tickets to a VIP event hosted by Stolen Riches, Red Bull, Heineken & Reebok. The contest is composed of four challenges; the first being a multiple choice question, the second a scavenger hunt around downtown Toronto for 1/200 hidden USB Keys, the third is a set of questions that need to be answered at Stolen Riches and finally the fourth being another scavenger hunt around Toronto for 1/30 hidden envelopes. The contest ends on the 20th in time for the anniversary so don't sleep on this contest if you love the pumps!
With such a dope concept in collaboration with one of my all time favourite kicks, you already know that I've been attempting the challenges to try to score me some tix and a pair of the kicks... If you're interested in doing this contest, I seriously advise you to start the hunt for those USB keys (hints to the location are provided once you've completed Challenge 1) cause it took me a long time to find my USB Key. I searched high and low and couldn't find the USB key for the life of me, I came pretty close to giving up but like I told my friend Al, I was determined to get a key. If there's a will, there's a way!
The spot I found my key was right outside the Graffiti Shop @ 166 Spadina Ave...
