Fuggin' Friday #61

Here is the sixty-first Fuggin' Friday feature. Enjoy! If you don't know what a Fuggin' Friday post is, check out all the info here.

Halo’s $220 Million 1st Day Sales Make It the Biggest Entertainment Title of the Year

The Halo franchise doesn’t seem to be abating anytime soon as the details from the latest press release show that Halo 4, the latest title from the blockbuster franchise, has reached $220 million USD in sales in the first day alone. The first Halo title to be developed by Microsoft studio 343 Studios, Halo 4 has been met with near universal acclaim and looks set to rake in over $300 million USD in the first week alone. With numbers like that, Halo 4 has cemented the franchise’s status as one of the most popular in the world having earned almost $3.4 billion USD to date. In the first five days alone, four million Halo 4 players managed to log 31.4 million hours of gameplay, taking the franchise gameplay hours total to well over 5 billion. If you’re still undecided about whether or not to pick up the game, now would seem a good time to pick up a copy.

JR Schmidt Replicates New York City in LEGOs

Known for his three-dimensional artistry and motion designs, JR Schmidt has created a LEGO graphic interpretation of the Big Apple. Primarily highlighting Manhattan alongside glimpses of New York City’s outer boroughs, the colorful piece was crafted by using an assortment of maps and satellite imagery while changes in elevation are depicted by the level of opacity of each individual block. Prints, canvases, stationary and iPhone cases featuring the beautiful imagery can be purchased online directly from the artist.

i-D Magazine: i-N Conversation with Kendrick Lamar Video

i-D Magazine recently caught up with Compton emcee Kendrick Lamar on the heels of the release of good kid, m.A.A.d city which dropped on October 22 and has already moved a whopping 240k units since its release via Interscope. The rapid-fire Q&A finds Lamar discussing early gigs, his support system and his eclectic taste which in turn shaped his sound – culminating in an interview where much more is unearthed about him than a traditional web offering. Additionally, subjects include linking up with both Dr. Dre and Drake as well as projects outside of music that Kendrick would like to conquer as well.

Kanye West – White Dress (Alternate Version)

One of the highly anticipated songs on RZA‘s first film The Man with the Iron Fists was this Kanye West offering titled “White Dress.” During the creation process of the song, there was this version, featuring Tru James of Wu-Tang’s affiliated soul group Stone Mecca. It’s a more stripped down production driven by an upbeat piano composition that gives the laid-back beat more soul than the original. The additional angelic vocal sample strewn across the track complemented by a more distinct loop could have you thinking this is an entirely new song altogether. Hit play below and see which version you liked better.

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