Covering a classic, “Summertime in the LBC”, Blue Scholars give us their latest cut, paying homage to summertime in the 206.

“Last year, I attempted to do a mixtape/freeverse type song using the ‘Summertime in the LBC’ instrumental. Miserable fail. Soon as I turned the mic on, I’d hear the original vocals over and over in my head. So I just started singing that instead, changing some of the lyrics along the way. Then I sent it to a few friends and forgot all about it. A year passed, and The Sun started making cameos again in our gray little city, along with requests to put out a mixed-down version of the song.

“So here it is. Our tribute to summer in Seattle, and an homage to what I believe to be the finest summertime song of my generation. From my birthplace (LBC) to my nowplace (Seattle), to anywhere people of the sun gather to celebrate its presence.” — Geo of Blue Scholars

Blue Scholars – Summer In The SEA

Kanye West‘s KanyeUniverseCity.com has gotten a redesign, and we like it. [NahRight]

Here’s a look into an upcoming design from Jeremy Scott’s adidas Originals by Originals Fall/Winter 2010 campaign. [HypeBeast]

Kid Cudi and Chip Tha Ripper perform their “All Talk” record, live at Santos. [illRoots]

Lupe Fiasco called in on DJ Semtex‘s radio show to talk about the on-line petition held for the release of Lasers, as well as going on tour in Europe whether or not Lasers is out. [Semtex]

Unreleased Lauryn Hill has surfaced on the internet, and most are happy about it. [2DB]

Manny Pacquiao fighting Antonio Margarito on November 13th. [The Big Lead]

Cover art and tracklisting for Usher‘s Versus has been revealed. [HHW]

10 inventions from Back To The Future that became true. [PopCrunch]

Full cast for Marvel’s The Avengers film has been listed. [Cinematical]

XV finally signs to a major recording label, Warner Bros. [RapRadar]

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Though we experience a slow week at WYFB, we delivered enough content for our weekly segment, “the week we had.”. Again, my apologies for missing a greater portion of this past week. I was just extremely busy, and I did not have enough time to catch up with everything. However, you have my word that next week we will be back to regular, with daily posts and updates. As for now, look below.

TRON: Legacy finally has an official theatrical trailer. [LINK]

Mike Posner releases a single from his upcoming debut album, 31 Minutes To Takeoff. [LINK]

Nicki Minaj adds visuals to her “Your Love” joint that has been dominating the Billboards. [LINK]

2k Sports released the trailer, as well as gameplay, for Michael Jordan‘s feature on NBA 2K11. [LINK]

Jay Sean and Nicki Minaj link up for a track off of Sean’s upcoming album. [LINK]

T.I. and Keri Hilson link up to give us the official music video to “Got Your Back”. [LINK]

Growing up, I always wanted to play as Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, and now, 2k Sports has given us the opportunity to engage in that childhood fantasy. No lie, the graphics are crisp, and this game is a must grab when it is released.

NEW YORK, Jul 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — 2K Sports today revealed The Jordan Challenge, a new game mode for the latest iteration of the top rated and top selling basketball simulation franchise*, NBA(R) 2K11. This new mode will allow players to relive 10 different legendary games from Michael Jordan’s illustrious career and challenge them to replicate what he did on the court in NBA 2K11.

“Fans of the series are going to be thrilled to know that in NBA 2K11 Michael Jordan is much, much more than just a cover athlete,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “We’re excited to start talking about the ways that Michael will be used in the game and there’s still a lot more to come.”

While playing The Jordan Challenge, fans can try to stun the world in Jordan’s self-described greatest game by torching the Cavaliers by 69 points in March of 1990; attempt to battle back from the flu to defeat the Jazz in Game 6 of the 1997 finals; or leave the world wanting more as they relive one of Jordan’s finest performances during his last game as a Chicago Bull on June 14, 1998. In addition to The Jordan Challenge mode, gamers will have the unique opportunity to play as some of the greatest teams in NBA history, including the ’85-’86, ’89-’90, ’90-’91, ’94-’95, ’95-’96, ’96-’97, and ’97-’98 Chicago Bulls.

NBA 2K11 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available October 5, 2010.

How can you not want to get your hands on this motorcycle? Though I am a motorcycle kind of guy, this Ducati 848 EVO is extremely dope.

“At its very core, the Ducati brand has always been all about a race-bred pedigree, and now amongst a pack of formidable competitors, the Italian company seeks to emerge on top of the middleweight battle by having the fittest steed in the paddock. Meet the new 848 EVO sport bike, which boasts performance upgrades aplenty over the previous 848. The heart of the new machine will beat to a faster tempo as a modified engine now churns out 140 horsepower and 72.3 pound-feet of twist before reaching its crescendo at 10,500 rpm. That’s up six ponies from the last 848.” - autoblog

More looks at the 2011 Ducati 848 EVO Motorcycle after the break.

Fool’s Gold Chicago-native artist, Kid Sister, drops off her brand new Rik Cordero shot video for “Big N Bad”, which can be found on her debut album Ultraviolet, in stores now.

Sidebar: Honestly, Kid Sister is hit or miss with me, but I like this song, as well as the video. Plus, she is very attractive, so it doesn’t hurt in the equation.

Here comes some more material from Fat Joe’s The Darkside Vol. 1, which is in stores next Tuesday.inally hits stores next Tuesday.

For this cut, Fat Joe recruits Lil’ Wayne to lend his vocals, as well as the Street Runners on the boards.

Fat Joe ft. Lil’ Wayne – Heavenly Father

Sidebar: Sorry Young Chris, but Fat Joe had to take this for himself.

Chip Tha Ripper shot some visuals for his 6th Sense produced cut, “Here I Am”, off of the compilation mixtape, Its A 6th Sense Beat Yo! (Vol. 1 & 2).

Label-mates Jay Sean and Nicki Minaj collaborate for a record that seems to be tailored for the radio, which is steering away from Nicki’s recent work.

Though there was a version without Nicki floating around, HHNM has reported that this will be the official version to be featured on Jay Sean’s fourth studio album.

Jay Sean ft. Nicki Minaj – 2012

So G.O.O.D. Music day was a myth after all, at least for Kid Cudi. His sophomore album has been pushed back to a September release. [2DB]

Asher Roth delivers the DJ free version of his latest mixtape, Seared Foie Gras w/ Quince & Cranberry, which also includes four new tracks. [NahRight]

Bruno Mars has just released the first single from his untitled debut album. [illRoots]

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian hit the beach and someone was lucky enough to have a camera handy. [TSS]

Talib Kweli responds to the flack he has received from recording with Gucci Mane. [RapRadar]

Here comes a collection of the 16 worst comic book video games. [PopCrunch]

New Balance changes gears in the release of a new collection of court offerings, for their 2010 Fall/Winter collection of their Pro and Pro Hi. [HypeBeast]

Though the season premiere for Jersey Shore II is underway next week, the cast has already decided to sign on for a third installment. [Flisted]

Usher and Bun B collaborate for a track from Usher’s August 24th EP, Versus. [OnSmash]

Converse has come together with SSUR to collaborate on this pair of 1976 High Tops. [KicksOnFire]