When it comes to cars, the first thing one often looks at is the overall design of the car. Other things like performance, features, space and price also factor into the equation of buying a new vehicle, but ultimately, if it doesn’t look good one is reluctant to investing thousands of dollars on it.

However, everyone’s perspective of beauty differs. With that said, following are some car brands that have gone through successful make-over’s in recent years:
SATURN

From cars that used to look like this:

To cars that now look like this:

KIA

From cars that used to look like this:

To cars that now look like this:

HYUNDAI

From cars that used to look like this:

To cars that now look like this:

The NY Knicks who have been doing horrible to begin this season despite having an all-star cast and a few  rookies with tremendous potential recently discovered a diamond in the rough with Point Guard Jeremy Lin. A rookie from Harvard by way of Golden State, Lin had been given little to no playing time this season until a few nights ago when the Knicks hosted the Nets. All season, the Knicks have been struggling in search of a point man. Iman Shumpert showed much promise for a few games, but also has committed a lot of rookie mistakes in terms of shot selection and turn-overs. Tony Douglas has been completely disappointing thus far, Mike Bibby hasn’t been able to find his groove and Baron Davis just cant seem to shake off his back injury.

For those of you who thought Lin’s play was a fluke, check out his last 3 games;

Since Lin’s breakthrough contributions, the Knicks have won 3 in a row, and the latest came without All-Stars Carmelo Anthony or Amare Stoudemire. It seems that New York’s Savior has arrived.

One of the best to ever do it in this game, Fat Joe.. Who ironically is not so fat anymore, (which is besides the point) has been killin’ the visuals. His most recent project “The Darkside: Vol. II” is labeled  officially as a “Mixtape” and not an album, but we must say that it is EXTREMELY dope. It doesn’t have a ton of famous collaborations that he normally has in his albums. There are a bunch of bangers on this one… Fat Joe seems to get better and better with time. For the past year, he’s been releasing a bunch of visuals to his music. Check out some of his latest videos…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FXBEiL4Ew0&w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WET8sCUWJ-Y&w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmYlLMg_jDQ&w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g70Gvxtjgx4&w

It is also rumored that Fat Joe and His wife Lorena are splitting up.. but that’s a private affair that we refuse to shed light on. Let’s focus on the music and not his private life.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooNNlD3U8_Q

Nivla who graced a FUTURE iMagazine cover previously continues to produce hit records. It’s not long until we see him attain international stardom. For now, you can check his video to “Supermodel” featuring R&B Singer Razah, previously signed to Def Jam, and in 2011 had a few #1 records in iTunes Japan. Plus theres some lovely ladies in the video as well for your viewing pleasure…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CunLM5bhIqI

Enjoy the visuals to Scarlett Santana’s “Rain”, this young beauty is signed to CnC Music Factory under Grammy winner Robert Clivilles whose produced hits for artists such as Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Deborah Cooper, and many others. Scarlett’s single “Rain” has nabbed a #1 on dance breakout songs on Billboard. A feat worth bragging rights. Scarlett will be releasing new music in 2012 including a Hit Single titled “Live Your Life”.

“My songs are about being fearless and going for what’s yours. I want to show people that no matter what you go through in life, you can make it a Cinderella story.”

- Scarlett Santana

For more information on Scarlett Santana go to: Scarlett Santatana’s Facebook Fan Page or on http://www.scarlettsantana.me

Remember where you heard it FIRST!

EXCLUSIVE: Sean “Diddy” Combs Planning To Launch Music-Themed Cable Network

Aims to launch urban-skewed music and music news network by the end of 2012

By Michael Malone — Broadcasting & Cable

Sources with knowledge of the Revolt playbook describe it as a music and music news channel with an urban skew. One described it as the old days of MTV, but for more of the African American audience. The venture is well funded, say the sources.

Former MTV programming chief Andy Schuon is involved with Revolt, according to sources. In 2006, Schuon headed up a music channel called International Music Feed (IMF), which was acquired by Ovation TV before being discontinued.

Comcast will provide distribution as part of its commitment to the FCC to help launch minority owned networks. In April, Comcast began soliciting proposals for “independent channels,” according to its press materials. It plans to launch 10 over the next eight years, including eight Hispanic or African American owned channels, and began accepting proposals for the first three last spring.

Each of the 10 will be added to “select Comcast systems as part of the D1 digital tier,” said Comcast; one source believed there would be around 10 million Comcast homes on board at Revolt’s launch. Comcast announced its plans to launch an “American Latino”-operated channel by July 28, and an African American-owned one by January of 2013, which would fit Diddy’s 12/12 timeframe.

A Comcast rep would not confirm Diddy’s involvement, saying no announcements had been made on which among the “well over 100″ proposals are getting the green light. The rep said discussions with the proposals’ principals are ongoing, and that Comcast hoped to have an announcement soon.

A source said Time Warner Cable (TWC) will also be involved in Revolt distribution, which the source noted would mean around 18 million households, between Comcast and TWC.

A TWC spokesperson said the subscription TV operator has had “some discussions” regarding Revolt and Diddy, but did not have a comment at this time.

Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment headquarters in New York did not respond to calls.

Diddy has had a variety of monikers throughout his successful career as a performer, producer and entrepreneur.

It’s a banner time for networks targeting African Americans. The multicast network Bounce TV launched in September, while Kin TV and Soul of the South are aiming to debut in the spring.

B&C reported Jan. 19 that Charles Barkley is a co-founder at Kin TV.

James Brown, of CBS Sports, was recently named managing director at fledgling cable net Black Heritage Network.

http://youtu.be/0vxTvU0ZkaI

Sos’ has been making a lot of noise in the scene as of late. Enjoy the visuals for Hate above.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8-kFwLOnWU&w

This is the Nas we love… He blacked on Rick Ross’ “Triple Beam Dreams” … check his verse below;

“A project minded individual, criminal tactics…
Us Black kids born with birth defects, we hyperactive…
mentally sex crazed, dysfunctional they describe us..
They liars, the end of the day, we’re fuckin survivors…
I remember watching Scarface the first time…
Look at that big house, that Porsche paid for by crime…
How could I sell this poison to peoples.. In my mind… they dumb to destroy themselves is how I rationalize…
In a bastardised nation, Magnum 4.5 carrying…
Where I’m from, aint far from Washington Heights the cop Aryan…
Ugghhh… A rookie boy the cookie didn’t make no profit…
A stranger to the block I damn near had to make them cop it…
It only took a fiend to taste it once to say it’s garbage…
I brought it back to poppy, aint tryna take no losses…
He focuses.. on my emotionless.. young dealer face then pauses…
He gives me powder, he has faith in Nases… Ambition’s to distribute coke…
Had additions of gold chains, Mercedes Benz hopes… But I’m again broke…
This shit aint cut for me, other dealers they up their orders…
Barely at 62′s they already up the quotas…
They out there everyday, some true hustlas for ya..
I’m at it halfway, none of my customers are loyal…
Picturin’ piping out the seats of a Pathfinder…
Powerful pursuit for pussy cash, the flash diamonds..
My junior high school class, wish I stayed there…
Illegal entreprenuer I got my grades there…
Blaming society, man, it wasn’t made fair…
I would be Ivy League if America played fair…
Poor excuse… and so I was…
Throwin’ rocks at the pen just for the love…
or for the evil.. the secret life of G’s…
You seeing my blurry, triple beam dreams…”

FUTURE iMag is always bringing you the “What’s Next” and “The Next Big Thing”… So with that said, the 5th overall pick in this years NBA draft is none other than Point Guard Ricky Rubio from Spain. At FUTURE iMag we believe this kid is the next big star and is our #1 choice for Rookie of the year. Keep your eyes out for him this season, his averages are ridiculous, especially on the assist and steals department…