The Sticks & Stones: A Fresh Foundation
 
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Via: highsnobiety

After the critical success of their first collaboration, Undefeated and Converse link up again for the release of the "Poorman" Weapons in a new colorway. Since the "Poorman" sneakers were inspired by the classic MA-1 military jacket, this time around the shoes will also be release with a matching MA-1 jacket and flight bag. The collection matching colorway is Grey with an orange lining. The collection will be release at UNDFTD on "Grey Friday", November 26th. For more photos, check after the jump...

DREW's Note: Nice! The collaboration that brought one of the top 10 shoes of 2009 based on a survey by Complex Magazine is back. I love how they expanded the second collaboration from a release of one shoe to a release of a collection. Once again, in my opinion, another successful UNDFTD collaboration.

 
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As part of their annual Al Fresco celebration, Bay Area's California State University: East Bay invited J. Cole to the campus for a free performance. He performed a songlist that included his tracks like "Blow Up", Higher", and "Who Dat" with performances of the tracks he featured in like Jay-Z's "A Star Is Born", Wale's "Beautiful Bliss", and his well-known feature in Miguel's "All I Want Is You". Keep an eye out for his next project, "Vilmatic", coming out later this year. For a videos of his performance, check after the jump...

DREW's Note: J. Cole ripped the stage despite the wack technical difficulties he had with a speaker. He performed all the tracks I wanted to hear except "Get Away". I love SFSU but CSUEB be getting it on with their free performances. Back in 2008, they had Talib Kweli, David Banner, and Little Brother. I wonder who they'll have next year.