Jay-Z & Kanye West’s latest video drop…. N***as In Paris.

Check out the Video – Jay-Z & Kanye West – N***as In Paris after the Jump…….

As the KobeSystem enters its sixth level, Kobe challenges Kanye to break more records and push for more success. Kanye doesn’t necessarily seem to want to hear what Kobe is dishing. Gotta say this is one of the better ones from the KobeSystem series.

Hit the jump to check out the video for the KobeSystem Level Six.

Nike has launched a new marketing campaign for Kobe Bryant’s new sneakers, the Kobe System. In the ad we see Kobe step away from his role as basketball player and into the role of motivational speaker. But it’s not just anybody that Kboe is trying to motivate to find even more success, it’s a pretty crazy cast of some very famous people. Some of the featured folks Kobe is trying to inspire to even more greatness include:

Kanye West
Richard Branson
Landon Donovan
Hope Solo
Tony Robbins
Jerry Rice
Aziz Ansari

That’s a pretty crazy list to get into one room, for one campaign centered around one person and their sneaker. That is an of itself is pretty damn impressive. Hit the jump to check out the Kobe Vii ad campaign video and more from the press release.

In Nike Basketball’s newest campaign, Kobe Bryant steps beyond his role as a basketball superstar and into the role of a motivational speaker. Learning from his own lessons of success on the court, Kobe inspires some of the most accomplished business, entertainment and sports leaders across the globe to reach for even greater success in their own lives.  Dubbed “The KobeSystem: Success for the Successful,” Bryant’s winning philosophy is grounded in his proven ability to adapt to succeed as a player and also reflected in his revolutionary new signature shoe, the Nike Kobe VII System Supreme.

Bryant knows a thing or two about adapting over the course of his 16-year career as a five-time World Champion, thirteen-time All-Star and gold medalist. He’s learned the importance of motivation, attention to detail, preparation and leadership. This experience is brought to life in Kobe’s new role as a motivational speaker expanding beyond the traditional success pyramid by challenging others to go “over the top” even when they think they’re reached their peak.

“It’s fun to work with a group of very successful people and inspire them to reach new levels of success by using the KobeSystem,” said Bryant. “I’m teaching them how to adapt to succeed to go to that “next level.”

The cast features the following leaders from stage to screen, field to court, outer space to real-life motivational speaker:

Aziz Ansari, Acclaimed comedian and actor

Richard Branson, Entrepreneur and philanthropist

Landon Donovan, International soccer star

Larry Fitzgerald, All-Pro football player

Jerry Rice, Hall-of-Fame football player

Tony Robbins, Motivational speaker and best-selling author

Paul Rodriguez, Skateboard extraordinaire

Hope Solo, Gold-medal winning soccer player

LeeHom Wang, Award-winning Chinese entertainer

Kanye West, Multi-platinum recording artist

Serena Williams, Grand Slam tennis champion

The KobeSystem campaign’s overarching mantra of ‘Attack Fast, Attack Strong’ was built upon Kobe’s new footwear, the Nike Kobe VII System Supreme.  The Nike Kobe VII System Supreme is a performance footwear system allowing players to adapt to succeed by customizing the shoe, switching ankle support and midfoot cushioning.  The Nike Kobe VII System Supreme edition includes two interchangeable insert options allowing players to switch out the cushioning and ankle support to match their style of play. The Attack Fast insert features a Phylon midsole with Nike Zoom units in the forefoot and heel for lightweight responsiveness, while the Attack Strong insert offers a full-length Cushlon midsole and an ankle cuff for a plush, comfortable ride with great support. Kobe debuted the new shoe on Christmas day and will wear it throughout the season, adapting to his needs.

“Kobe’s versatility on the court combined with the adaptive nature of his latest signature shoe, the Nike Kobe VII System Supreme, fueled this new campaign,” said Adam Roth, Global Marketing Director for Nike Basketball. “Kobe’s success truly transcends the court and can inspire others to go beyond what they think is possible. This multi-media campaign invites consumers to be an active part of the KobeSystem, in sport and in life.”

In addition to the TV spot, the KobeSystem personalities will be featured in a variety of digital content films including testimonials proclaiming their affinity for “the system” and individual films showing where they fit on Kobe’s success pyramid.  Beginning January 23 the KobeSystem will take over Nike Basketball’s Twitter handle – @NikeBasketball. The #KobeSystem hash tag will be tied to the campaign.

Shot in Hollywood, the Nike KobeSystem “Success for the Successful” commercial spot was directed by Jody Hill.  Known for his role as co-creator and executive producer of the series Eastbound & Down, Hill has directed, produced and acted in a variety of features films.  The campaign was produced by Wieden + Kennedy of Portland, Ore.

“Champion” is a song by Kanye West, the second track from his third studio album, Graduation, and is based around a sample from “Kid Charlemagne” by Steely Dan. On September 29, 2007, it managed to enter charts despite not being released as a single, debuting a number ninety-four on the Billboard Pop 100.

Champion : Kanye West

When it feel like living’s harder than dyin’
“For me givin’ up’s way harder than tryin’
Lauryn Hill say her heart was in Zion
I wish her heart still was in rhymin’
’cause who the kids gonna listen to? Huh?
I guess me if it isn’t you
Last week I paid a visit to the institute
They got the Drop Out keepin’ kids in the school
I guess I’ll clean up my act like Prince’ll do
If not for the pleasure, least for the principle
They got the CD then got to see me drop gems
Like I dropped out of P.E.
They used to feel invisible
Now they know they invincible”
-’Ye – Champion

Maybe my favorite Kanye West verse ever…. Interestingly enough I had never seen the video, until 5 minutes ago.

Check out the video after the jump……

It seems everybody in LA is talking about the Jay Z + Kanye West Watch the Throne tour. With their third show taking place tonight, music fans in LA have been very happy. The only problem is I haven’t made it to one of the shows yet. To try and counter that failure on our part, isps and I were just talking about trying to get down there tonight to see if we could cop some last minute tickets from somebody. It’s definitely one of those things that is worth the effort.

A couple of our folks ended up doing just that last night and one of them ended up three rows back from the stage. That’s a phenomenal last minute come up if you ask me. He even shot a short video of “99 Problems” which you can chesk out after the break.

Video and photo courtesy Chris C.

We posted part 1 a few weeks ago when Kanye West was telling us a little bit about his inspiration and why he does what he does…. in episode 2 posted today (spotted at highsnob) Kanye and Jay are in Ye’s hometown of Chicago…. shit is dope.

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Today is the last show that the Throne is doing in LA. This morning I was so close to dropping an assload of money on some tickets because EVERYone I talk to that has gone to the Staples Center over the weekend, is telling me that this is one of the best concerts they have ever seen in their life. And I know some people that have been all over the world and seen all sorts of shows… My would be guest tonight has rehearsal for a tour she’s going on… so I dont think I’m going. Buuuuuuut after seeing this, I still might pick up a ticket and go solo….

Check out the behind the scenes video after the jump…..shouts out to Dunny for finding this one.

This is music to my ears…. spotted at NahRight.com

Check out the video after the jump….

Remember my “We’ll be getting to WATCH the Throne…” post …. It looks like here is some of the footage thats made its way to youtube….. in this first clip we get an introspective voice over from Kanye, talking about what he wants his effect on this world to be.

“Its a pursuit and a responsibility, you know, if people have done things before, you should be able to pass them. I’m on a pursuit of awesomeness, excellence is the bare minimum.” – Kanye West

Check out some of the behind the scenes action after the jump…..