The reason Jay-Z still stands strong in the rap game is that he takes beef from no one. Through his rhymes, he continues to prove that he is hustler’s hustler, a gangster’s gangster and a rapper’s rapper. Over Timberland’s catchy beat, Jigga once again throws a wide-casted nest: “I took a pay cut to become an exec / So the next motherfucker can earn his paycheck / And even though these niggas talk greasy about me / Ask these niggas how they’re going to eat without me.” Jigga is killing them again on “Ain’t I.”

Talib Kweli’s “Mama Can You Hear Me” (Produced by Kanye)

NPR profiles Oscar Pettiford:

One of the giants of the double bass, Oscar Pettiford was known for his fine tone, the clarity of his attack, and the melody of his line. A successor to Jimmy Blanton and a contemporary of Red Callender and Charles Mingus, Pettiford was among the most sought-after musicians in jazz. During his short life, Pettiford distinguished himself as a performer, composer, and bandleader.

This abusive video might convince your wife to stay home or work at home to take care of your own kids. Watch it, baby! (Via Zen Corner)

The Boston Globe‘s “What font says ‘Change’?” Obama is clearly the winner: “young and kool.”

Shepard Fairey also has created a portrait of Obama.

A fantastic tool for creating CSS-driving layout from written by Dav Glass. Must bookmark.

Andrew Faulkner showcases a few accessible, beautiful web sites.

Jay-Z’s live video

Snapshots of my office. I am finally set up with three monitors using Matrox DualHead2Go and the Intuos3 Special Edition. Like my man Fred said, “You ordered too much shit.”

Just a few winter shots from the Beacon train station in New York I took two weeks ago.