I Forget About It All…

Wow. It’s been a long time since I clicked “New Post” on here. I set these lofty expectations for myself and promised to start working on Newborn Rodeo again today, but truth be told, I’m not sure if that’s something I’m capable of doing. My life consists of more obligations, more aspirations, and less stability than ever before. That’ll kill blog dreams in a minute. 

Speaking of dreams, I’m living a few of those right now. Fuck you think I stopped posting all summer for? If I went into the details of everything I did during those glorious three months with Complex in New York you’d be impressed, but that’s corny. Use your imagination.

The point is: I don’t think I can keep up with Newborn Rodeo anymore. I’m back at school. I’m still writing for Complex. I’m spending every waking second making sure I can call the city pictured above “home” when I graduate. Whatever the case, I’ll always appreciate this site and everything it’s done for me. One year ago I was directionless and the ability to escape to NBR everyday put me in the position I’m in presently.

Now, after all of that, this is less of a priority. It’s a little fucked up, right? Surely you understand me though. If it’s any consolation, I’m reconsidering my vague departure from the world of Newborn Rodeo with every keystroke. You might visit again and see me back to my old ways, but no guarantees.

Until then, I’m in my zone…

–Ernest Baker

Closer To My Dreams

Dream 1: Work at Complex Magazine in New York.

Result: I start in an hour and a half.

Dream 2: Update Newborn Rodeo.

Result: You’re reading it now, so you already know.

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I still have a lot to do with NBR, but I’m understandably busy. At least I’ve made some progress. Stay tuned.

Come Original

I’m interested in the fit of these jeans, considering my affinity for 511′s, but I’m already sold on them, for the most part. I love the fact that they have a slight subtlety about them, but anybody who knows anything knows that there’s nothing that subtle about an Original Fake x Levi’s collaboration. Which is good, ha.

Original Fake x Levi’s Model Denim Jeans

It’s going to be a hot summer for Original Fake. These jeans kill and so does the pocket t-shirt that you can find after the jump.

Southern Comfort

Opportunist DJ’s have put together at least a million Gucci Mane mixtapes since he was released from prison, but Writing On The Wall is the first official one.

Continue to grab that as well as a new mixtape from his arch nemesis, Young Jeezy. Both of them are supposed to be crazy.

Throw It In The Bag

My duffel bag game is nice, but I feel like I don’t even own one after seeing what Dior has done with the essential travel accessory.

Dior Homme DH1 Leather Duffel Bag

Things are all fun and games until you realize that this will cost you as much as your mortgage. If your pockets aren’t deep enough take a look at some more affordable, but equally impressive bag options after the jump.

Welcome Back

Damn it’s nice to see Blink 182 back together. They kicked their “reunion” off with this performance of “The Rock Show” on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.

You can find a performance of “All The Small Things” after the jump. They have much better songs, I know, but these records are classics. I’m definitely copping tickets for the summer tour later this week.

School Daze

I’m not super familiar with Kitsunè, but after taking a look at their latest collection I realize that I need to be. Particularly soon if possible.

Kitsunè Fall/Winter 2009 Collection

Glad to see them doing the preppy look justice without coming across as too corny or forced. Check out the the rest of the collection here.

Fans Of These Freshman Are About To Get Iffy

Well, I actually like all of these songs in one way or another, so no shots. See what I did there?

Mickey Factz – “Who’s Hotter”

Charles Hamilton – “3 PM”

Bobby Ray (B.o.B.) – “Put Me On”

Mick’s track is the best one. I guess that answers the “who’s hotter?” question. What up Steve-O?

Case Closed

The words “denim briefcase” don’t exactly conjure images of such a well put together accessory, but it’s Lanvin. That’s all that really needs to be said.

Lanvin Denim Briefcase

No, I’m serious.

The Visual Is Stunning

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s been a while since I blogged. A three and a half week hiatus is like a thousand year hiatus in the blogosphere. But still I rise. Watch NBR return to it’s former glory quicker than you can say Technorati.

Point is: I missed a lot, including all of these music videos. The best of the batch is the Yeah Yeah Yeahs clip for “Heads Will Roll”, one of my favorites from the new album. The Michael Jackson and Quentin Tarantino influences are key.

New, if it’s still okay to call something from a week or two ago new, music videos from Phoenix, The Killers, Modest Mouse, and Cold War Kids follow after the jump.