ScHoolboy Q and A$AP Rocky's "Hands On The Wheel" Video

A week after ScHoolboy Q's release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album Habits & Contradictions, he and A$AP Rocky dropped a smoked-out video for the track Hands On The Wheel. The dope black and white effort is the perfect platform to further promote the imminent success of the LA native, if the album doesn't do it already. Sick video, even better track.

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Cammalleri for Bourque

After some outlandish comments made about Montreal's lack of willingness to win and losing attitude; Mike Cammalleri has been dealt to Calgary for Rene Bourque. The Canadiens acquired Rene Bourque, Patrick Holland and a second rounder for the 29-year-old Cammalleri, goalkeeper Karri Ramo and a fifth rounder. Cammalleri clearly wanted out of Montreal, as it is obvious that one cannot make those types of comments in such a major media-oriented hockey city, without facing some sort of ridicule or ramifications. Additionally, with the public uproar regarding the lack of a French coach in Montreal; some of the media focus will now be shifted to the trade, instead of it being on interim Head Coach Randy Cunneyworth. 

Calgary will now welcome back a familiar face in Cammalleri, who had a successful stint with the Flames during the 2008-2009 season. Regardless to say the trade works out on both ends of the spectrum, as a shake up in the lineup makes sense for the struggling clubs. This is just the first to come, with some major trade buzz heating up, leading to the February deadline.

Jay Z's New Track for His Baby Girl

Jay Z drops a track titled Glory dedicated to he and Beyonce's long-awaited baby girl, named Blue Ivey Carter. Jay Z gets real on the track touching on an apparent past miscarriage with the line "Last time the miscarriage was so tragic, we was afraid you'd disappear but nah baby you magic."Additionally, Jay Z also exposes the place Blue Ivey was conceived (Paris), talks about her Grandfather's death, while also paying tribute to the kind of positive effect that this blessing is having on him. Sick track.

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Leafs Penalty Kill is a Joke

Though the Leafs' worst penalty kill in the league has been the topic of discussion all year; last night's game exhibited yet again, that the Leafs can't kill a penalty if their live's depended on it. Not only do they have grave difficulty killing penalties, but they also can't seem to eliminate the stupid penalties that have them as the 10th most penalized team in the NHL thus far. After last nights 3-2 loss to the Jets, the Leafs' penalty kill now ranks dead last at 72.3%.

Even though I tend to be a closet Ron Wilson fan, the fact that the Leafs have spent 3 straight seasons in the bottom five of penalty killing has to be an alarming fact to say the least. Even more sickening is despite minimal improvements to the squad this year, the team still can't seem to kill a penalty, even with the likes of PK specialists Steckel, Connolly and Dupuis. Additionally, youngsters Schenn and Gardiner have been inconsistent all year, despite a few acts of brilliance (more Gardiner than Schenn) throughout the season. Moreover, last night's loss undoubtedly points fingers at both d-men yet again as they had identical plays that accidentally screened Reimer for two goals, and ultimately led to the Leafs demise. The fact that the Leafs evidently don't block shots half as much as the teams with top PK's, may also attribute to many of the horrific displays Leafs fans have witnessed this season. 

The question is, what do the Leafs as an organization do about this lingering PK problem that has overshadowed the Leafs for the past 3 and a half years? Or better yet can they do anything with Wilson's same old systems in place? With Eric Staal rumours still lingering after Burke's Christmas "trade freeze", I can assure you that if they can't kill a fucking penalty and continue to take ridiculous ones; not even a concussion-less Crosby could lead them to playoff success, let alone a Cup. The Leafs need to address a system that has obviously failed them over the past few years, as the PK help they have acquired hasn't done much to help.

With that said, Burke's loyalty and pride have obviously got to him yet again, as a contract extension for Wilson was awarded last week. How the fuck you award a new contract to a coach who has yet to make the playoffs or get his team out of the bottom 5 in PK for the past 3 years is beyond me. In light of this, if Wilson does miraculously turn the Leafs' PK around and get them into the playoffs, all of this will be forgotten. But if they don't make it, you can bet that it was because of a PK that hasn't improved in 3 years, and because of a coach that has had 4 seasons and multiple ingredients over the years to improve it. 

Drake, Tyga and Lil' Wayne's Video for "The Motto"

Drake, Tyga and Wayne shoot a video for The Motto, even though the track didn't even make the cut for Drake's sophomore success Take Care. The video is shot in the Bay Area region of San Fran, as the trio look to pay tribute to the late Mac Dre. As a massive Mac Dre fan myself, appearances from Bay Area greats like E:40 and Mistah F.A.B, as well as a short intro by Mac Dre's mother are nice touches in paying homage to one of the dopest rappers to ever grace the mic. Too back they couldn't get an appearance from Nickatina though... Check it below.

The Weeknd- Echoes of Silence

The Weeknd treats us all yet again with a nasty new mixtape titled Echoes of Silence. This much anticipated release has had ovoxo fans salivating for a while now, and Abel didn't disappoint one bit. He begins the more vocally present third of a confirmed trio of mixtapes, with a cover of Dirty Diana that would have put a grin on the late MJ's face fo show. Download the sick mixtape, for free as usual at http://the-weeknd.com/ and check the cover of DD below. 

Arcade Fire

Arcade fire decided to get Vincent Morisset to direct separate versions of a long awaited video for the track Sprawl II. Morisset delivers a trippy-ass set of videos that offer an interesting path to follow; as various masked members of Arcade Fire prance around the suburbs.

You can check the interactive version here while a less demanding version is available below. 

Crosbo Out Indefinitely Again

Sid the Kid looks to be out yet again with lingering 'concussion-like symptoms', after what was clearly an innocent play with Boston's David Krejci. This has to be an extremely concerning turn of events, after what looked to be a spectacular comeback from the leagues best player. In addition to this, you can throw an all-star line of superstars suffering from post-concussion symptoms together with; Claude Giroux-Sidney Crosby-Mike Richards, and Marc Staal and Chris Pronger on D.

The age old question of how to eliminate these types of injuries without softening the game we love, will likely be addressed throughout the remainder of a season that might see these 5 superstars play very little to no hockey at all. Additionally, eye-opening incidents like Savard's in Boston (where his recovery was arguably rushed), likely are the reason why such concern and time will be put into the recovery of these players. In Crosby's case, if it took 11 months for him to overcome these symptoms in the first case, how long will it take now? It was evident the the Pens, as an organization put as much time and effort into his return as possible, and a setback like this is makes it seem like all that work was for nothing. Despite this, it is still difficult to gauge, as it always is, just how long Crosby will be out; as it could be a few weeks, to a another possible 11 month period of Crosby-less NHL hockey.

Crosby's case may have just have proven that it doesn't really matter how much time and effort you put into your recovery, as it can all be torn down in front of your face, just 8 games into your return. How will Crosby be in his second high profile post concussion return? Is he going to play the same way he did in his previous return, or will he have to redefine his game in order to preserve his NHL career (like my boy Paul Kariya)? Hockey fans now have to come the the realization that we may never see the same Crosby that we have been blessed with, in his short 7 year NHL career. Hopefully, that's not the case...

Sad news for hockey.

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Omari Shakir

Check ovoxo's Omari Shakir's latest track titled Nonchalant. Unlike, his ridiculous display of technical talent and ability on his previous track titled Different, Shakir offers a more smoked out and laid back theme to his latest effort. Peep it below.

Tiger's Back

Sunday afternoon, Tiger relished in victory, taking home his 5th Chevron World Challenge, ending a winless drought that lasted 749 days. After going 26 tournaments and over 2 years without a victory, Tiger without a doubt looked like the 'Tiger of old', sinking key puts on the 17th and 18th; as he was faced with a 1 stroke deficit to Zack Johnson with 2 holes to go. He finished with a clutch final round score of -3 (69), proving that the worlds greatest ever golfer may in fact have a few more majors left in the tank. The real question remains; can he still reach Jack's record of 18 major championships?

At 35 year-old, Tiger Woods holds 14 major victories and won his last at 33 years of age. Jack Nicklaus won his 15th major at 38, before winning 3 majors in a 2 year span between the ages of 39 and 40 (won his 18th and final major at 46 years-old). It is evident that there is still a chance for Tiger, especially if he squeezes out a few more performances like this, but do consider that the modern field of golfers is much more broad and equal in terms of talent, than it was in the Nicklaus era.

With all of the shit Tiger has gone through within the past 2 years, though self-inflicted; I can't help but root for the athlete that generally inspired me to become the avid golfer I am today. Tiger's golf moments will undoubtedly be remembered throughout the history of golf; whether it be the 1997 Masters victory that broke the colour barrier in the game, or the ridiculous chip in on the 16th at the 2006 Masters that made people sick! On an emotional level, how about the moment that had everyone going; his victory at the 2006 British Open, shortly after the death of his best friend and Father, Earl. Moments like these have inspired a generation of young golfers and has grown the game to what it would have never ever been, without Tiger Woods. A 19th major victory would prove to be a remarkable accomplishment as Tiger would be able to grasp a part of history that in my eyes will be and rightfully should be, his mark on the golfing world. 

A$AP Freestyle

A$AP Rocky and his crew go off on a freestyle for "Selector"; as they show every hater out there just why A$AP Rocky recently signed a $3 million start up deal with Polo Ground Music (Sony/RCA). A large portion of the loot from that deal was to jump-start a record label, as this freestyle shows the obvious talent that fans can expect from A$AP's crew.