Damn me if this isn' t the most clever hip-hop shirt evah. Notice the one "i" is missing in "Bushwick Bill?" Read the small print and it says "with only one i." Then you remember that Bushwick only has one "eye." Ureco!... expand review Same theme is printed on the back, this time using hip-hop's other one-eyed bandit, Slick Rick.... bravo!
Bodega Shirt $34
It's rare that a shirt can introduce you to a new world. "La Bodega Sold Dreams" is a book written by Puerto Rican playwright Miguel Pinero. Pinero was a giant in NYC's cultural history. While doing time in Sing-Sing, Pinero wrote the play Short Eyes, which went on to win six Tony Awards as well as an award for best play of the year. He went on to become one of the founders of the legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe, acted in films, wrote more plays and books, and even wrote an episode of Miami Vice (ha.). This beautifully designed shirt features a analytical synopsis of "La Bodega" on the back. Standard fit.
I don't think anyone believed it would ever happen or didn't want to make themselves think it would happen but its OVER. There were many overtones of politics, superstition, death, life and the search involved in the finale leaving us hanging on a cliff like Sylvester Stallone. I personally enjoyed the ending unlike 90% of the people I have spoken to about the episode. Not sure as the the whole Meadow parking issue but AJ obviously gave into his need of material things. Anyway, Here is a blog with some intersting thoughts on the finale and we will probably never know the meaning of the ending, unless of course you bed David Chase the creator.
On a lighter note, I felt like the premiere of "John from Cincinatti" was a sizzler. It appears to be a show very likely of a hit due to the writing, scenery, actors a person with a huge drug addiction and such.
Synapsis:
On the shores of a rundown coastal town, a lonely figure is surfing: Mitch Yost, patriarch of a legendary surfing clan. He's watched by two men: Linc, a surf entrepreneur looking to sponsor Mitch's 13-year-old grandson Shaun; and a young stranger. Later, Mitch rinses off by his station wagon--and levitates. Meanwhile, a haunted veteran named Vietnam Joe drives the stranger to the Snug Harbor Motel, a decrepit structure overseen by Ramon, the Mexican caretaker. The motel has recently been sold to a lottery winner named Barry Cunningham, who plans to demolish it. But Snug Harbor has one holdout tenant: Butchie Yost, Shaun's father and son of Mitch, once a great surfer in his own right but now a drug-addicted derelict. After mistaking the stranger for a drug contact, Butchie learns that the youth's name is John--and that he has plenty of money and a platinum credit card. As Butchie heads off with John to make some purchases, Mitch's wife Cissy gets arrested for getting snippy with a megastore employee. Meanwhile, Shaun and Bill, a neurotic family friend, are detoured to Snug Harbor, where a motley scenario is unfolding. Butchie, who challenged Mitch over the phone, is now face-to-face with his irate father, but the pair's imminent clash is upstaged by Barry, who has a past with Butchie--and a gun. (TVMA) (AC,AL)
"If I ever opened a trampoline store, I don't think I'd call it Trampo-Land, because you might think it was a store for tramps, which is not the inpression we are trying to convey with our store. On the other hand, we would not prohibit tramps from browsing, or testing the trampolines, unless a tramp's gyrations seemed to be getting out of control."
HAD TO DO THIS SEEING HOW PARIS IS ALREADY OUT OF JAIL AFTER SERVING FIVE DAYS OF A 45 DAY SENTANCE REDUCED TO 24 FOR HEALTH REASONS STATING SHE WOULD STARVE BEFORE SHE ATE THE FOOD
NEW D.I.P.T. TEES JUST DROPPED FOR SUMMER
My take on the bad ass emblem of one of the best movies of our time "Fight Club". Limited numbers. And a few other designs.
These are good friends of mine who have been busy touring the US so check them out if your in the area and especially if your in the Charleston, SC area for the June 30 date.
music available at www.myspace.com/bluecloudruffians
Schedule
Jun 8 2007 9:00A Harry's Barnwell, South Carolina Jun 19 2007 8:00A The Muse Nashville, Tennessee Jun 23 2007 9:00A Mchale's on Main Rock Hill, South Carolina Jun 24 2007 8:00A New Brookland Tavern West Columbia, South Carolina Jun 25 2007 8:00A Sector 7G Augusta, Georgia Jun 26 2007 9:00A TBA Greenville, South Carolina Jun 27 2007 9:00A TBA Wilmington, North Carolina Jun 28 2007 9:00A Luna Bean Wilson, North Carolina Jun 29 2007 9:00A Silver Bullet Greenville, North Carolina Jun 30 2007 9:00A The Map Room Charleston, South Carolina Jul 14 2007 9:00A Tasty World Athens, Georgia Jul 28 2007 9:00A Harry's Barnwell, South Carolina
POETRY AND LIT: THE BIGGS COLLECTIVE
This literary group and ramblers and strollers will be having a reading of which should not be missed if locked into the confines of the concrete jungle of which I love NYC. Information below:
Thursday July 26th 8pm The Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery, Manhattan, NY www.bowerypoetry.com 212.614.0505 (F train to Second Ave, or 6 train to Bleecker)
AFTER DARK
After reading through my numerous mag subscriptions for the month. Too many for most but it is a neccesary evil for me. Anyway, due to reviews I will be picking up "After Dark" by Haruki Murakami. No I have not read it yet so I do not have a review nor would I provide one if I did. It is simply not fair to alter one's decision before they make their own opinion. By this the way this is about gamblers and hookers amongst other things from the author who brought us "Kafka on the Shore". Below is the synapsis.
There are three main ones out this week: Pirates of the Caribbean, Knocked Up and Mr. Brooks. Pirates is nearly 2.5 hrs long and about the same monotonous plot as the previous versions and besides seeing the very short cameo of Keith "Coconut" Richards who has to be a friggin moron falling out of a tree, there is not much here. Johnny Depp is always a plus though. Knocked up follows the premise of what the title says featuring the new league of soon to be featuring in every movie together comedians. My choice is the new thriller featuring a fare from "Field of Dreams" and much better than the flop "The Guardian" Kevin Costner.
Synopsis.
"Earl Brooks (Kevin Costner) is a loving family man and a local business icon. But Mr. Brooks is deeply flawed and very aware of it. He is addicted to killing. Struggling with his pathology, he tries to quit, but his alter-ego, "Marshall" (William Hurt), has an altogether different idea. Detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore), battling with her own demons, is extremely frustrated at the lack of clues left by the mysterious killer. When Brooks is compelled to perform one last murder, he gets sloppy and is seen by a voyeuristic neighbor. Unexpectedly turned-on by what he sees, the prying neighbor, Mr. Smith (Dane Cook), has an unusual and disturbing blackmail demand. With Detective Atwood on his trail, Mr. Brooks and "Marshall" are forced to play out an increasingly elaborate game."
AND DON'T MISS THE CREW BACK FROM THE PAST FOR THE FINAL INSTALLMENT
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ARTIST OF THE WEEK:
This was a Christmas gift from Kelly to her parents. Good job Kelly, now pack up your shit and find a foster home. If my kids tried to pass this off as a gift, they'd come home from school and find all their shit outside in a box. What a lousy gift, seriously. You give them video games and toys, and they give you some half-assed drawing with a crooked tree. I wonder how much a gift like this would set someone back. Five, maybe ten minutes to find a napkin and some markers? F
Holy shit, I almost had a seizure when I saw this one. Three words: too many colors. Also, eggs aren't supposed to have ears, dipshit.F
MEN'S GEAR:
Usually we pick one company/artist and profile, but this week we are gonna give a mixture whether you like it or not!
New one from Bean Dip artist connection featuring the one and only as painted by artist Greg Hildebrand out of Fladida.
Available at www.beandipclothing.com
Two from the crew known as the hundreds. One for the 80's kids and another title "you can't see me"
Available at www.thehundreds.com or www.vinylconnect.com
Some new designs from FUCT clothing:
A few from the LIKE MIKE brand exclusives
MIKE UNBELIEVELABULL TEE $72.74
Cool news of all the Jordan, Chicago Bulls and NBA heads :
Mike is back !
New season, new collection.
Great designs.
UNBELEIVABULL
WINGS
BULL BALLOJAM
FOR THE LADIES:
WONDERMINT TOP $40 AND CARAMEL TOP $34
AVAILABLE AT WWW.KARMALOOP.COM
TRIPLE FIVE SOUL TERRY RAGLAN TOP $38 AND GRAPHIC V NECK $34
NEW KEDS SLIP ONS $40 FOR THOSE DAYS HANGIN OUT IN THE SUMMER REMEMBER THIS SONG. GET DIPT WITH IT. FROM THE GROUP THAT BROUGHT US O.P.P. AND HIP HOP HOORAY
Straight out of the Lower East Side of NYC. I always have had great visions in my head and sketched on paper but had never implemented them so I figured why not share it with the world via 100% personalized, limited edition t-shirts brought forward on the softest, most luxurious cotton available. There has not been in the past, is not at this time, and never will be another product available comparable to this. The name and the vision came from the idea that everything of vibrant color, culture and life could be associated with being DIPT NYC. Think ice cream, kotton kandy, blazing summer colors, gumballs, candy, and most importantly personality and life. The pillars of DIPT NYC are originality and individuality. Do what ya like and do what ya feel? Be yourself. Who cares what anyone else thinks! Do you and let me do me! This is the inspiration and life I live: music, film, passion, art, design, diversity, culture and everyday people. DIPT NYC is not to be defined to a single defined market, demographic or race. If you like it, cop it and rock it with respect. My vision is that DIPT NYC will meld all races and cultures together in harmony to bring forth an undeniable revolution in the streets. With this being said I present DIPT NYC:
"A REVOLUTION OF PERSONAL EXPRESSION" Stay Frosty and DIPT NYC!