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Here’s another Anthony Madler-directed video for Drake. “Miss Me” happens to be one of my favorite tracks off Thank Me Later, though there wasn’t much to hate about that album. The song features Lil’ Wayne, and even though the man’s behind bars, lucky for them most of this was shot before Weezy went in.

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Though we’re thinking, the majority of you guys have caught the Kanye West’s “Power” music vid, here’s the Director’s Cut. For anyone not familiar, the music video for “Power” is more like a work of art than anything else. A continuous camera zooms out from Kanye only to reveal a neoclassical video showing characters and creatures surrounding him in an abstract environment. Their movement is slow and deliberate, with inspiration pulled from Michaelangelo’s frescos in the Sistine Chapel.

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Levi’s invited some of today’s pioneering musicians from pop, rock, soul and rap to re-craft the classic songs that inspired their sound. One of the these gifted individuals asked to “Go Forth” and contribute to the 2010 Revival Recordings is Raphael Saadiq. I personally grew up on the Saadiq’s past music, with “Just a Man” being an all-time favorite of mine. His work as part of Lucy Pearl was epic and has spawned a new breed of artists.

Saadiq grew up during an amazing time for R&B. It seems likely that the Spinners’ “It’s a Shame” was heard often when he was a kid. Hailing from Detroit the ensemble perfected a smooth, fluid vocal approach and released complex songs that would help define R&B into the ’70s. Saadiq chose to re-craft the band’s pop hit “It’s a Shame,” a precise and concise plea to a wrong-doing woman co-authored by the great Stevie Wonder.

Past artists that have been part of Levi’s Pioneer Sessions include Nas and Jason Mraz. Download “It’s a Shame” by Raphael Saadiq here.

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While you might not think newly released music fits our mold, we’ll have to avoid that healthy debate for now. The fact is that Drake‘s Thank Me Later album that’s set to drop on June 15th may be one of the most hyped albums in recent years and with good reason. The Toronto-bred rapper’s been dropping banger after banger and the latest release is definitely worth the listen.

“Light Up” features a guest spot from Jay-Z and adds more fuel to the fire. Looks like Young Money’s in good hands while Weezy’s away, amiright? Thanks to Feroz for this.

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Whether you’re heading to Lollapalooza or camping out at Bonnaroo, Penfield’s Summer Music Festival Kit may end up being your most trustworthy companion. The set’s got all the essentials you’ll be needing to survive the sweltering heat and breezy summer nights. The lightweight Big Bear t-shirt ($37) and Vernon cap ($37) are both great pieces for the daytime festivities. Now just in case you get caught in a downpour, the just-reissued 35th Anniversary Pac-Jac ($128) will keep you dry with much help from its adjustable hood and water/wind resistant nylon shell. It’s easy to carry too as it folds into its front pouch. Stay hydrated by packing your 750ml water bottle ($12) with some liquids and toss it all into the Colrain ($70) backpack, which is fitted with several exterior pockets, interior compartments and comes with a stowaway storm cover to keep your valuables protected.

Well, what are you waiting for, folks?

October’s very own, Drake, has just released this well-directed video for his ‘Find Your Love,’ a single off his forthcoming album, Thank Me Later. The video’s directed by Anthony Mandler, who we think is going to end up being an household name pretty soon. Check the video after the jump and be sure to grab Drake’s album when it drops June 15th.

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Lupe promised it and was right on time as the official music video for “I’m Beamin” dropped yesterday. Directed by Illusive Media, this is the first track off the highly anticipated Lasers album, which is set to drop in the coming months.

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Being the first single off Drake’s highly anticipated debut album that’s due to drop in June, “Over” is a hit and with good reason. The Canadian rapper’s mixtape, So Far Gone, showed us what he’s capable of and now the suspense is building. This video will keep us at bay. For now. Thank Me Later is due to release on June 15th.

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With our favorite animated band set to release their third album, Plastic Beach, it’s only right they grace the cover of Complex Magazine in the process. The April/May 2010 issue features Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s creation, Gorillaz, on the cover, with a cool spread as well.

The interview on Complex can be read here.

Rihanna shows skin for GQ’s January issue. Nice way to start the new year, amiright? The good girl’s definitely gone badass and with a new album, a new willingness to speak about Chris Brown and a new look, we suggest you hit the jump and see what all the “hoopla” is about. In the issue, Lisa DePaulo sits down with Pop’s reigning princess to talk about all of that good stuff and to dig a bit deeper, asking questions she hasn’t answered anywhere else.

The January 2010 issue of GQ is available for download to your iPhone here. Catch some of the article here. Images? Hit the jump, people.  (more…)