This album has to be one of the greatest pieces of art that Danny P has ever laid ears upon. I remember the scene like it was yesterday. Hitting up The Exclusive Company at midnight to pick-up ATLiens and New Edition’s Home Again (huge NE fan, but that is another post). Anywho, I got home and first played the NE joint. Got my vibe on and was feeling smooth. Then the main attraction was up next, the new album from Outkast ATLiens.

I was already hyped with anticipation due to Elevators, but no single could have prepared me for what I was about to listen to. I lit some incense, fired up my get right and pressed play on my cd player. And the rest as you can say was history. I sat back in my Cutlass and enjoyed the music under the August moon-light.For a minute there I actually felt I was an alien who could blend right on in, with my kin.

I won’t delve off into the particulars on why I love this album, because I figure if you stumbled across this blog you already know about Outkast and ATLiens. However, if you don’t please check it out. But wait until a hot August night AFTER midnight to enjoy this masterpiece. You will thank me in the morning.

One taste I have acquired over the last few years is the taste for good writing instruments; pens. I received my first real pen about 10 years ago as a gift. And from that point there was no looking back. I let the masses have there bics, while I pull out the finer joints.

I know some of you maybe thinking, hey why spend so much on a pen that someone will steal from you. Ah-ha homie, that is where you are wrong. First when you have a nice pen you are more hesitant to lend it to someone. And if you happen to let the dude at happy hour use your pen to write his number, he will be more inclined to return it to you. Why? Because he can tell that you have an appreciation for the finer things I life.

I also like to sport different pens according to the dress code for the day. Earth tones call for me to pull out my gold-plated joint, while silver will do for my  greys and blacks. It isn’t anything more than the perfect little touch to your outfit to let everyone know that you pay attention to the little details.

Now I must let you Moguls know that I am not saying that you need to purchase the most expensive pen sets that you see at the store. But you must graduate from the 10 for $1 packs. A simple $10-$20 pen will do the trick. Not only will it make you look good,but you will fell good every time you whip it out.

This past weekend was an eye-opening experience; why the f#$k am I still buying Air Jordans? The stress I encountered trying to secure a pair of my Holy Grails was something that I should never have experienced. I mean all of this for a pair of sneakers? Really? Who still does this? Not Danny P? Surely not Danny f^&king P!!!

One would think that a billion dollar company like Nike would have a better way to distribute shoes that are in high demand. However, nope. Nike/Jordan Brand either doesn’t know or just don’t care how to release shoe such as the Air Jordan IV.

For those of you who just don’t know, the Air Jordan IV cement gray have not been released since 1999. So as you can imagine, the anticipation was thru the roof. So I already knew that getting my pair would be a task to say the least. But I had no idea that it would be that damn hard! First came Friday night. I was out getting a few drinks with some co-workers when it dawned on me that I needed to high-tail it home to sit in front of my internets to snag my pair. So I quickly finished my Ciroc, bid everyone a good night and headed to the crib. Once I made I headed straight to my laptop and iPad fired them up and tried to no avail to get mine. Eastbay crashed not allowing my to order, and Nike.com just played with my emotions by allowing me to add the shoes to my cart but not letting me check-out. I was pissed off to say the least after an hour of getting nowhere on both sites. The kicks were sold out once Eastbay decided to let me get thru. And Nike.com, don’t even mention them. They ended up having to shut down the site because of high demand. Damn!!!! Shit is getting tight.

So the next morning I arose at the ass crack of dawn and headed to the local Foot Locker to stand in line to get my Holy Grails. Luckily when I got there no one was in line, so I was able to chill in the comfort of my nice and stay warm. But then out of nowhere the shorties pulled up and within 1 minute there was 8 people in line!!! It was like this cats came out the sewer or some shit!! I quickly shut down the ride and ran to get in line. Mind you it was probably about 20 degrees outside and I left my beanie at home, leaving me cold and pissed. We were all hoping that the store would open at 9 am, but of course when it is cold nothing goes the way you hope. The manager didn’t pull up until 9:15 leaving us waiting until 9:50 to let us in. As the time slowly crept pass, I began to think what the fuck am I doing here? What happened to all my connects at shoe stores?  Why Danny P? Why?

The questions almost led me to hopping back in the car and pulling the fuck off. But I waited this long, I might as well leave with my shoes. Right? Wrong. Some employee came out and told the line of about 30 people that the store only had 14 pairs of shoes!!!!!! “The hell you talking bout Willis!!!!” 14 pairs?? I began to look at everybody shoe size, and it seemed to me that all of the dudes wore a size 10!!! Each and every last one of them. And too top it all of the vultures began to lurk looking at us like they wanted to play stick-up kid!! Again I asked myself, what are you doing here Danny?

To make a long story shorter, I got my shoes. Had to go to a 10.5, but I got my shoes. Half of the line left upset. And the stick up kids went away empty-handed, (I think). And I came to the conclusion that with that release I am humbly bowing out of the Air Jordan game. If I can’t walk into the store to buy them, or cop online, I am not getting them. Never will I stand in a line for a pair of “gym shoes!!” Not even if they were autographed by Jesus, Jordan, Jackson, and everybody that he know! Standing in line for 14 pairs of shoes with stick up kids hovering around like vultures is not the move for a GROWN ASS MAN! I will leave that for the youngings. I, myself is moving on.

Goodbye Air Jordans it was fun while it lasted.

Jenna Lyons got the furry look going on during New York’s Fashion Week.

MTV released their annual Hottest MC’s in the game list, and Mr. Maybach Music himself has topped the list. What do you think Moguls? Who is the Hottest MC?

*Sidebar: MTV where is Kendrick Lamar?

Now this is perfect for the upcoming rain season.

$149

For you Moguls who hit the road often, how bout buying this nifty invention: The Shirt Shuttle. This nice case will keep those shirts crispy and Fresh. For $30 I say why not?

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She Moguls…. Would you? If so, here ya go.