Asics GEL-LYTE SPEED 2009 Spring/Summer Collection

A handful of new Asics GEL-LYT SPEED are in the midst of an upcoming release. The shoe’s history saw it as the follow-up to the popular GEL-LYT III as the Japanese engineered model which originally released in 1989 saw a further worldwide Europe and US drop in 1991. The shoe released at a time when running was growing steadily and diversity in running models were following suit. The lighter weight model included such Asics highlights as the split-tongue and of course the iconic GEL cushioning system. Three new colors will release in the near future in some clean and solid colorways. Look for Endorsed.NL to drop the goods soon.

Kid Cudi - Dat Kid From Cleveland (Mixtape)

Mixtapes have always been important in Hip Hop. However, in recent years they have moved from freestyles over rehashed beats with DJs screaming over the verses to virtually album quality music. Now, MCs use the format to establish a buzz, intensify that buzz and in some cases pave the road to super stardom. Since Kid Cudi hooked up with Kanye’s G.O.O.D Music his buzz has been deafening with the release of his stoner anthem Day N’ Nite . The Cleveland MC seeks to capitalize on this as well as prove his worth with the release of his new mixtape aptly titled Dat Kid From Cleveland. The mixtape includes some tracks that you may have heard before such as, the sexual innuendo laced collaboration with Kanye and Common “I Poke Her Face” and the Transformers 2 theme song “Sky Might Fall”. There are also new tracks, skits and freestyles that you will hear for the first time. While the mixtape title shows a bit of modesty, soon Cudi will be known as more then just a kid from Cleveland.

Dust La Rock | Art Exhibition NYC

Known for his recent album cover work for Fool’s Gold artists including The Cool Kids, Kid Cudi, A-Trak, Trackademicks, and Kid Sister, Dust La Rock will be showcasing his work via an Art Exhibition this Thursday April 23rd in NYC. The show sponsored by Red Stripe and Fool’s Gold will feature live sets by DJ’s: Dave1 (Chromeo), Nick Catchdubs, Vin Sol, and Queen Majesty. Doors open at 8pm until 12am at the Christopher Henry Gallery.

Christopher Henry Gallery
127 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10013

Converse counts to 1HUND(RED)

Converse celebrated the conclusion of its Project (RED) collaboration 1HUND(RED) by sending it off on a high note: At the closing party last night, hosted by onetime RED shoemaker Lupe Fiasco and chef Marcus Samuelsson, the brand unveiled the last three shoes in the series, designed by United Bamboo, artist Terence Koh, and womenswear line Vena Cava, all of whom were in attendance. Both United Bamboo's and Koh's modified All Stars stack up against the best of the line. I could see UB's statement-loud bubbled canvas version (above) becoming as sought-after as Hiroshi Fujiwara's iconic pair (also, incidentally, on display, both on platforms and on the feet of many of the editors present). Vena Cava's—for the ladies, but worth a look—sports a doodled-on Native American print that's equally flashy. You might expect similar from Koh—the guy who once embroidered a penis on his sweatshirt—but his pearl-inspired kicks (below) are understated, even elegant. Hey, no complaints here.

The Making Of Wale's "Chillin"

The Capitol’s rap rep talks about how his debut single came to be

Wale is determined to get your attention. And he isn’t going to pull his Go-Go tricks to get it (just yet). With production by Cool and Dre, an odd sample from Steam’s 1969 hit “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye,” and a hook from pop sensation Lady GaGa, the Washington, D.C., native has a shot at making the jump from local phenom to superstar, thanks to his Euro-hop lead single, “Chillin’.” VIBE hit Wale, who’s currently prepping the release of his debut album, Attention Deficit (Allido/Interscope), his manager, Daniel Weisman, and Lady GaGa to find out how the potential smash came to be.

VIBE: What can you tell us about the beat that Cool and Dre got you?

Wale: We’d been working on a lot of songs. We did “World Tour” and a record called, “I Ain’t Got No Love,” which was originally my ode to Sarah Palin, McCain, women, and gold diggers. We did those two records, and then it was like, all right, we need something that’s a little more “single-y.” You gotta have a record that gains a lot of attention, for whatever reason, to present your album. I needed something to sound really like a single, something that people would listen to when they’re out partying or whatever, so [Cool] played me a couple of joints [and when] he played that one, I was like, “This is the one.” I got inspired really quick, and I started writing to it.

When did you know that this was the one that you were going to use to introduce yourself to the world?

W: People had to convince me because I wanted to do a record that kind of tells a story as far as when the video comes out. Originally the lyrics were real complex. People that follow me know that sometimes I like to have lyrics go over their head just for some playback so people can be like, Oh. What did he say? But it’s kind of evident we need to have some fun, the weather is about to break, so I kind of had an epiphany one day like, They right. We gotta do a record that I can come out the gates with because the album is full of stories and [deeper] subject matter.

The Prince Georges County reference might throw people for a loop. Why’d you shout out such an unknown area in the hook?

W: Montgomery County has too many syllables [laughs]. I’m spread between Montgomery, D.C., and Prince Georges, so it’s an ode to home. A lot of people think, Oh, Wale is just for D.C. No, man, it’s bigger than that because D.C. just rolls off the tip of your tongue a little better sometimes. I have the same love for Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and D.C.

Daniel Weisman: When I hear something from an artist, whether it’s a new artist or an old artist, if they talk about something in the song, I’ll go and do my research to see what it is. It’s just like people know what Bankhead is. OutKast talked about Bankhead before T.I., but it wasn’t until T.I. really made it a thing that people now know Bankhead is an area in Atlanta. I think D.C. has the potential to be another Atlanta.

You premiered the record on WKYS [93.9 FM] in D.C. Why?

W: I was actually with Jay-Z the day before [the premiere]. One of my managers was like, “Yeah we should take it to [Hot 97 WQHT 97.1] on Friday.” I was like, “Nah man, I gotta go home to do this.” We looked at Jay and he was like, “He’s right. You got to bring it to D.C. You gotta hit D.C. first, that’s home.” I might be a bit ambitious, but I’m really trying to get WPGC [95.5] and WKYS [93.9], like I’m trying to bring them with me. I want people to look at them like how people look at Hot 97. That’s how I want it.


Why Lady GaGa?

W: She’s a lot like me in a way. She’s eccentric and I’m like that in a sense. She’s the girl that I would call, like, All right, bring all your homegirls to this party. We need to get it jumping. We gotta get the party on the album, the celebration that is Attention Deficit, we gotta get it started.

D.W.: I was the first person actually to suggest GaGa. This was probably in September of last year. I was just going on the Interscope Web site through the whole artist list just to see who we can get on the track to make sense. Nelly Furtado was on the list. Gwen Stefani was on the list. Gwen was probably not going to happen and then I was like, “What about GaGa?” Nobody really heard about her yet because she was really starting to push “Just Dance” in Canada. I checked out one of her videos. She had this whole look and this whole thing going on that I [thought] would go well with Wale being a tastemaker, and being on the cutting edge of everything that he does. We had thrown around some other names and those were not really jiving with what we were trying to do. And then GaGa blew up and we went back and re-discussed it and surprisingly enough, she was down. But I think GaGa nailed it, and it’s the timing. I’m not really a believer in conventional wisdom, but, especially in art, I don’t think that A+B=C. But as far as GaGa and what she’s doing right now, that’s the closest thing you can get to a no-brainer.


Lady Gaga: Mark Ronson phoned me while I was on tour about Wale. He wanted me to feature and write the hook for “Chillin’.” When I heard the track, I knew it was something I’d be into. Wale and I worked on it together, and I recorded it in London with Mark. Wale not only has talent, but his integrity to his roots is enviable. “Chillin’” is a smash, and I'm excited to see Wale make waves in hip hop.

How much of the Go-Go sound do you think is inside “Chillin’"?

W: I mean, not much, because this album is not the preservation of Go-Go music. I kind of did it on Mixtape About Nothing. My next project after this album will be a lot more Go-Go driven. I just want it to be a little more creative and less obvious with this.

Smash and Dash D.I.P.T.

Smash and Dash Pirates

Pirate for the day!

Gettin D.I.P.T Tonight

He Might Rock The Mink Coat In The SummertTime Like Killa Cam

Broad St.
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1:45 pm on 4.17.2009

Big Sean x Mick Boogie - “UKNOWBIGSEAN” Mixtape

After a long long time in the making the talented Detroit native Big Sean has released “UKNOWBIGSEAN” which serves as a primer for his G.O.O.D. Music label debut “Finally Famous” scheduled to be released later in the year. Big Sean has ridden on the success of his previous buzzworth track “Getcha Some” and his affiliation with his superstar casted label, but with “UKNOWBIGSEAN” as well as the viral video Big Sean has put out in recent months, in which he describes his climb toward his dream, it would seem the man is gearing up for a standout year.

New Married To The Mob Drops - M.O.B.

Dope brand from my stomping grounds on L.E.S.

Iron Mike Tyson Documentary - Punch Out!

A brutally frank, no-holds barred documentary about the life of former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson won standing ovations from critics and audiences at the Cannes film festival last year and has been touring the local circuits to be released soon. Don't miss it.
Watch out for Soda Popinski!

Druks Clothing Anthem drops by LA rapper The Werks

Straight from Los Angeles the rapper The Werd just release his brand new single [Got my Druks on] for Druks.
A banger song, ready for the club with a big beat and screwed voice. An anthem for the fresh kids who’s wearing fresh tees, cool sneakers with laid back lifestyle. The Cali way of life!

Reebok x Chapter Exclusive Glow Pack | Pump Omni Lite & Court Victory Pump

Reebok once again got together with Chapter to collaborate on the Glow Pack. The pack consists of the Pump Omni Lite and the Court Victory Pump, both featuring a mix of pastelle colors on the upper. Pretty much every single part of the sneakers upper and sole come in a different color. Both feature glow-in-the-dark panels, causing the sneaker to light up when it turns dark around it.

Detailed images of the Reebok x Chapter Glow Pack follow after the jump.

Vote for Mad Men to win it's first WEBBY AWARD

TV does not get much better than MAD MEN on AMC. Who wouldn't enjoy having a white russian for breakfast IN the office and the ability to smoke freely indoors. These days are gone kids.

AMC is proud to announce Mad Men is nominated for its first Webby Award in the Documentary: Series category.

The Webby Awards give the public an opportunity to weigh in. From now until April 30th vote by clicking the above link. Thanks.

Nike HyperMax

In the latter part of the 2008-09 NBA season, we finally spotted players such as Carlos Boozer and LaMarcus Aldridge sporting the Nike Hypermax. It has been said that this sneaker is the ‘big man’ version of the Nike Hyperdunk. In addition, one of the more unique colorways of the Nike Hypermax has now dropped at select retailers.

This particular Hypermax draws inspiration from one of Charles Barkley’s memorable Nike poster. A picture of the poster is imprinted on the insole. Using the exact same color scheme as the aforementioned poster, this shoe contains various coloration on the upper including red (swoosh), yellow (flywire design, ankle strap, side wall), black (midsole, heel panel, side panels) amongst other colors. This is sure to be a neck breaker to say the least.

Kulture Klash Article || Preview || April 18th

It is widely known among young artists as the best party in Charleston.

Ambergre Sloan of Charleston's Most Unique directory calls it "everything you could ever want all in one shot."


Photo Courtesy of Jonathon Stout. www.badjon.com
Kulture Klash 4

And you are about to know it as your Saturday night.

It is Kulture Klash.

"It is a cultural event that happened through art and music and fashion and it inspires the soul," said Gustavo Serrano from Suite Sole Sneaker Boutique. "It is taking all the elements of what people like and putting them all under one roof for the night and just letting people have at it."

Artist and curator Scott Debus agreed.

"We're immersing music, culture, art all in one thing. Everyone is coming and being a part of it. It's for people to participate in the art. All these elements are on their own things that Charleston does, but we're bringing them all together and making a cohesive clash of all these things happening."

Debus, Sloan, Serrano and Olivia Pool are the co-founders of Kulture Klash. They can collectively be held responsible for when you're still dancing in the shower the next day, as one friend of Sloan's reported after attending Kulture Klash. Pool has moved on to other art projects.

No matter what you're still doing the next day, this common leftover stimulation is a symptom of a broader energy coursing through Charleston; an energy being captured, reinvented and detonated biannually at this one event.

"We're celebrating the art renaissance that's happening here," Debus said. "It started in the '20s as this movement in Charleston and now we are moving into a groove with it."

Debus and Serrano, both from New York, along with Sloan found just how they might channel that groove. They were inspired by parties and exhibits they had experienced at P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center in New York, an extension of the Museum of Modern Art.

P.S.1 models itself as an exhibition space not for collecting art but for displaying, experimenting with and innovating art. It describes itself as "a catalyst and an advocate for new ideas, discourses and trends" and "actively pursues emerging artists, new genres and adventurous new work."

"P.S.1 has a great recipe and we weren't seeing that here in Charleston," Serrano said. "We need to all just get together and collaborate. So while we got inspiration from P.S.1, we interpreted it our own way. We want to take care of local artists."



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Taking care of artists means more to the Kulture Klash founders than just presenting them. Debus is dedicated to creating a dialogue between art and the public.

"In the art world, there is no communication. It's a lonely thing. We try to have something that everyone will take part in and have a dialogue," he said.

That's why Kulture Klash is known not only for its art, but for its interactive installments, performances, music and even the diversity and creativity of the crowd itself.

"We're showing people that art is alive and needs to be celebrated. We're saying come to this event, look at this stuff, go dance, communicate with the art and with people," Debus continued.

"I'm a firm believer that everyone is an artist, as long as you're putting your soul into it. In this event, everyone is putting their soul into it and celebrating that fact. We've got so many elements going on. It's a whirlwind of tangents."

Adding to this year's whirlwind is a putt-putt golf course designed and sculpted by local artists, a shoe gallery featuring 15 custom-created Adidas Stan Smiths and Superstars, a sewing studio hosted by Rose Knot and a tattoo lounge by Charleston Henna Body Art.

Over 60 artists with "must-see" art will be spilling out of the space at the old Lowcountry Food Bank and the visual feast will be accompanied by DJ Subdue and musical acts Stella by Starlight, Chaos in Gotham, ForthNBack with MC Femi, the Noise Band, The Spaced Invaders, Dub Island Sound System, Rocky Horror and Joycette.

With so much going on this year, attendees can come back 3-8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to view the art.

The extra time and space needed shows that the popularity of not only Kulture Klash as an event, but of those involved, of those presented and of those who attend is always growing. It is an experience that continues to evolve and become new again.

"Every time, it's bigger," Serrano said. "More art, bigger spaces, more people, newer energy. We always try to trump the last time and step it up more. We want to make sure we keep coming up with new ideas."

"That's the beauty of it," Sloan agreed. "Discover something new!"

If you go
What: Kulture Klash 4.

Where: Former Lowcountry Food Bank, 1635 Cosgrove Ave.

When: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday.

Cost: $15 at the door, $10 before at Suite Sole, 47 1/2 Spring St., or Etix.

Web Site: kultureklashartsfestival.com.

Putt-Putt Cost: $5.

Proceeds benefit: Creative Spark, School of the Arts and Noisette Foundation.

Parking: On site

Shuttles: $10 round trip, provided by LEEP biodiesel, leaving from Charleston Museum downtown.

Beverage gardens: 21+ cash bar.

Beyond Saturday: Art and putt-putt course open to public 3-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday.

"Be enlightened," Serrano added.

With more joining at every event, and more expectations added and exceeded at every event, the co-founders of Kulture Klash are always looking forward.

Plans are for even more expansion both artistically and geographically. Sloan, Debus and Serrano see it evolving into a regional, Southeastern experience. They continually see more people coming in from further away, but would like to take Kulture Klash on the road as well as to reach a broader audience and share that exposure with the artists.

In order to make it all happen, the three agree that building the Kulture Klash community is essential and keeping it accessible is also important.

"Sponsorship is a big part of the event," Serrano said.

"We want the big names to bring people in to discover the smaller names," Sloan explained.

"Due to sponsorships, we're able to keep prices low and step up the offerings and build a community of people that haven't had this before," Debus said. "Let's get together and let's make art. Let's show people how to celebrate art and music and life and put it together and hopefully it will just keep growing."

As the evolution of the Kulture Klash phenomenon has shown, growth will certainly not be a problem.

The worlds of art, music, fashion and culture have answered the call put out by Debus, Serrano and Sloan.

These elements have become a community more encompassing than they imagined, using innovation, creativity and communication as its current.





ECO-FRIENDLY INFO

This event is being held during Earth Day weekend, so the producers have made certain that this would be reflected in a number of ways.

--Mellow Mushroom will be using the least amount of paper products by serving hand-held pizza slices requiring no utensils and creating less waste.

--In the beverage gardens, beer and wine will be served in compostable/biodegradable corn cups. Souvenir cups also are being offered so people can take them home instead of throwing them out.

--Party guests will be encouraged to recycle their Red Bull cans and SmartWater bottles on site.

--The LEEP Biodiesel bus will be shuttling people hourly to and from Charleston Museum downtown to the event to reduce the carbon footprint and fuel consumption as well as get everyone home safely.

--The putt-putt course was made out of at least 50 percent biodegradable materials.

--And the founders said they recycled as much as they could in using this new space.



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I was raised by a pack of wolves

Boyz In Tha Hood Throwback Pic Of The Day

Official like a referee with a whistle

Some new d.i.p.t. snapshots

Cant get enough ice cream!

NEW JADAKISS W/ KANYE WEST {GETTIN IT IN}

PETER FUNCH - NYC

Artist: Peter Funch
Born: 1974 in Denmark
Lives: NYC
Contact: www.peterfunch.com or aka@peterfunch.com

COMCAST TOWN

These ads for comcast hit me like a ton of bricks the other day. Since when did they get so digital and graphic? I guess they are paying their high powered ad agency with those hiked up rates they charge!

SABRE SUNGLASSES || FIRE SALE

Get them at Jack Threads for $39.99.


Sabre vision is a definitive raw social reaction to the saturated corporate surroundings. Our psychedelic anarchists are re-creating a new original balance of creativity, community, and lifestyle. Our brand originated in a beach side city suburb of Sydney, Australia in 2004. We officially became a business in California, USA 2006. Since then Sabre has moved into producing fashion streetwear savvy products for all the hip catz. Sabre is a brand that evolved naturally from street culture, owned and run by surfers and skateboarders alike. Sabre brings affordable products to the kids that don't want the same old mainstream look and feel. Hang loose mother goose.

Kid Cudi - The Sky Might Fall