Monday, May 31, 2010

Audrey Kawasaki: 2010 Year of the Tiger






Audrey Kawasaki has gotten deeply back into work mode, continuing to perfect her finely painted renditions of women, and occasionally, men with detailed features and penetrating eyes. I absolutely love her work, she also is a big inspiration to me. Audrey is a Los Angeles-based painter, known for her distinctive, erotically charged portrayals of young, adolescent women. Her works are oil paintings painted directly onto wood panels, and her style has been described as a fusion of Art Nouveau and Japanese manga.

“I’ve been having some fun doing these small 'studies'. I tried to be more loose with the marks, and I must say, I enjoyed it immensely!”
“Came across this photo by Chris Blanchenot, who created this Yuuwaku homage photo. I love seeing different interpretations especially in a medium like photography.”

Tyke Witnes | Viet Nam The World Tour | Amsterdam

vietnamtheworldtour.com

SHAD - Rose Garden (Official Video)


Here goes some new visuals off his latest album, TSOL, the canadian throws me off a lil bit but i still digg the song...it is available on (Canadian) iTunes now.

Vans California 2010 Fall/Winter Era Wingtip






The California Era sees a few more pairs of its popular wingtip model released for the summer. This drop features black, navy and dark grey colorways, with a suede upper, metal eyelets, and a red pinstripe atop a white vulcanized sole. Being that the shoes are not a vault release, they might only be available at select California Vans stockists.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

WE GET NASTY








Maestro Knows (Tour de Maestro – NYC video)


I honestly think Levi Maestro is just way sick, I just love him! He def someone on my wish list to meet. I have been watching his video for about a year now and Ive decided to start posting his videos. His lifestyle is one I really enjoy and a must see for everyone.
Maestro has been making these videos of himself and his lifestyle. "Maestro Knows" is an online video project of a young man who came to Los Angeles with dreams of being a director and is now experiencing his success all around the world. He become very popular in just 1 year flat. His videos are just his everyday life exploring different cities and now countries. He follows artists or interviews music artists, corporate brands, etc then ends up connecting with them and produced things with them, just building relationships one day at a time.

“You gotta work hard and do for yourself, cause nobody else is gonna do what you want for you.”

Nike Sportswear Perforated Leather Pack





Take a look into Nike Sportswear’s upcoming perforated leather pack, which features three models, including the Air Force One, Dunk Hi AC, and Toki. All three take on a tonal white colorway with the Toki and Dunk Hi AC sporting brown piping along the midsoles. The Dunk Hi AC and Toki's are the ones I like best. I feel like Air Force One's were cool in the earler 00's when nelly was sick, Everyone is over Air Force's! You can look for these to drop soon via finer Nike Sportswear retail accounts.

Ryan McGinley x M.I.A. NY Times Photoshoot


I just cant help it, I love M.I.A.! This is behind-the-scenes look into a photo shoot by Ryan McGinley, shot for New York Times Magazine and featuring star musician M.I.A. Although only about half a minute long, the shoot clearly gives us an indication of the action that went down that day. Enjoy!

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Lakers vs. Suns (Game 6)



who's it gonna be tonight.

Wiz Khalifa – Goodbye (Video)

Actual Hoverboard - Nils Guadagnin


The board was created by a French artist named Nils Guadagnin and fluctuates based on electromagnetism. The most interesting part is that it has a laser system for stabilization that governs the magnets and keep it afloat in any situation. This is prob the most desired artifact from Back to the Future (besides the De Lorean) is already a reality, but there's a catch. The good news: the hoverboard exists and it works. Bad news: as long as you don’t step on it..but its on its way! Imagine what a scientist from a company with the capital of Google or Apple on his hand to invest in research could do!

Friday, May 28, 2010

J-WOW-O DEDO (video)

Mind Tripp Tribal Stylee. I could watch this over & over again!

Shinichi Osawa - EEAA (Mustard Pimp Remix)



Mustard Pimp sent their long awaited EEAA Remix and is letting us know that their new EP called “Rock Paper Scissors” will be out exclusively on Beatport on June 15th and will be out everywhere else on June 29th.

Shinichi Osawa - EEAA (Mustard Pimp Remix) by mustard pimp

Waka Flocka – No Hands (feat. Rosoce Dash & Wale)


good swagg. this song is keepin me going.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Major Lazer & La Roux Present: LAZERPROOF



So apparently Major Lazer & La Roux banger collab broke the Mad Decent server. I guess everyone is desperate for some new summer party jams and this is exactly what this mixtape is, nothing more nothing less. Kinda bummed, I like about maybe 5 tracks out of this. Still check it out, maybe you'll think different.

West Still On Top..Dr. Dre x Diddy x Beats By Dre (Video)


Seriously, anybody who lived through the Death Row/Bad Boy wars back in the mid-90s knows that this would have never happened back then. It’s kinda good to see that these two brake bread together. But the fact that Diddy is making headphones through Dre’s company ie Dre is getting a check off Puff? Yeah, the West won :p

Huoratron-Corporate Occult (Video)

watch out. some crazy shit.

STAY PRETTY







1:45 is hugeeeee.

heavy.heavy



DOWNLOAD IT NOW! GETS YOUR BODY PUMMING!*** so sick @ 1:14

different sound mix of hip hop & electronic..chill!


50 Cent Lost a Quarter of His Body Weight (And Looks Terrifying)



omg...wtd double check right?! This is honestly really 50 cent. It takes several long stares to comprehend that these photos depict rapper 50 Cent, who once looked like this. In the name of his acting career, he removed several tattoos and lost 60 lbs. to play a cancer patient.

He dropped from 214 pounds to an astonishing 160 with a liquid diet and three-hour-a-day treadmill walks for nine weeks.
"I was starving." Now he's back on tour and says, "I've been eating. I'll be back in shape in no time!"

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

A Thousand Words (Short Flim)

love the story.lil creepy in a romantic way..honestly dont think a guy would react the same way but its cute. but hey, their are millions of ways people meet, creepy or not.

DESIGNER DRUGS - NEW REMIXESS FIRST HAND



It’s weird as I don’t see any other blogs dropping them, these are fucking good! First heard only here @ DINBG!


The Tenderloin Project x Black Scale Opening Reception Recap









Photos By: JMPGRAPHY

NINJASONIK-Bars (Video)


so this is how they get down in NYC..

Oh Sunsss.. 2-2 Lakers v. Suns. Series Tied



Looks like the Suns are done messing around, and have tied the series 2-2. A Celtics v Suns Final would send the NBA into a tailspin, but im looking forward to lakers v celtics… and the Lakers don’t lose at home.

Bouncing Cats Film Trailer


“Bouncing Cats”, a film by Nabil Elderkin is an inspiring story of one man’s attempt to create a better life for the children of Uganda using the unlikely tool of hip-hop with a focus on b-boy culture and breakdancing. This movie looks amazing. Its just an eye opener on what is really going on in the world still! Abraham “Abramz” Tekya’s Breakdance Project Uganda (B.P.U.) is a project that could empower, rehabilitate and heal the community by teaching youth about b-boy culture. The film features narration by Common and interviews with Mos Def, Will-I-Am, and K’Naan. more info: bouncingcats.com

Daggering 101 By Major Lazer

Vans California Era Reissue Pack






Next month welcomes a new wave of releases from Vans California, including this pack of its Era Reissue, developed in a rich leather motif with perforated paneling. Four different color options are present, all releasing in June 2010 via Vans California retail accounts.

Dirty Hands: Art Lessons with David Choe


Taken from the Upper Playground-initiated “Dirty Hands” documentary about artist David Choe, an insider’s look into David Choe’s work unveils his process and techniques. The “Dirty Hands” documentary is currently showing until May 27th at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

FUCKED UP IN DREAMLAND.




UBIQ Fatima Mid Hemp Pack






Footwear brand UBIQ presents a new pack of its staple Fatima Mid, produced with full Hemp uppers. Three colorways are highlighted in this latest series, each taking on a tonal platform with a hint of ethnic textiles on the heels and contrast stitching on the uppers. Available now via anoutcommune.

Designer Drugs - Drop Down




Designer Drugs have been banging tunes out non stop! They recently dropped a huge tune in 09 and cranked out this great music video for "Drop Down" that I can't get enough of! I love the dark tones this video goes into, giving it a great Cult Classic Horror Film feel.

Travie McCoy – Superbad


Stay tuned for Travie McCoy’s Lazarus album to drop June 8th.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Michael Jordan& His Hitler Mustache..



There's a new ad campaign for Hanes featuring Michael Jordan. But it's not the product that has people chatting, it's Jordan's facial hair, which most are referring to as Jordan's Hitler mustache. There is no official word on why Jordan has chosen to go with the short 'stache, some, such as SB Nation's Spencer Hall (sports blogger) has come up with a few possibilities:

"He likes a challenge. Michael Jordan has already sold you everything you never thought you'd buy. I sat through Space Jam, and though I have no specific memory why, I still somehow ended up buying the Quad City DJs' theme song to the movie. Like Michael Bay with Transformers 2, he is testing his powers to see if he can make the public embrace the unembraceable because he is both powerful and bored."


Supreme x Vans: Sk8-Hi Mid & Era


Supreme and Vans team up again to produce another release for the current Spring/Summer season. Supreme will be releasing two new styles of Vans – the Sk8-Hi Mid and the Era. Both styles feature a custom bleached denim upper (fuck the uppers tho) and the Sk8-Hi Mid will feature suede details. Available in-store and online on May 27th and releasing in Japan on May 29th.

Kanye West’s New Record Will Shock People..Supposedly..



According to various reports, British radio personality DJ Semtex has shared his thoughts on Kanye West’s upcoming new single off his highly anticipated album Good A** Job. Apparently, the result will be shocking.

"The album is coming in September. Okay, so I’ve heard the first Kanye West joint. I was sworn to secrecy. All I can say is it is banging. If that’s a taste of what’s coming on the album, he has smacked it. Lyrically….he is saying things like, ‘Wow, he said that?’ It is going to shock everybody, the first record."

The anticipation keeps growing but I don't know if I trust a british radio personality opinion 100%..no offense. I need to hear it myself because I thought Kanye's last album was shit. We'll see I guess.

LAKERS VS. SUNS - Lakers 109, Suns 118



Looks like Boston will be headed to the finals and this last game for Suns & Lakers isn't anything to worry about. Let’s get a 2008 rematch cracking off in a few weeks. Wanna see then Celtics play Lakers baddddd.

HumUni-Ghost of Malcolm X



Pretty dope sh!t download this joint here!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

MKULTRA Ft. Jasmine Golan - Lost Man (Interlude)

This is a friend of mines sister. She is a local from Culver City here in Los Angeles. She has been singing for awhile now & she recently posted this video of her & I lovee this video! Also it takes place here in LA, just show how nice of a drive it is around DTLA :p

Saturday, May 22, 2010

The Wall Street Journal on The Death of Hightops..



The Wall Street Journal had an interesting piece the other day talking about seeing less and less NBA players wearing hightops, like the Air Jordan 1, in games. The article brings up that Kobe Bryant asked Nike this year if he could have a low top, Steve Nash as well. They felt they could move around better, which does makes perfect sense.

Chris Webber says it best: The “five-time NBA All-Star forward who played for more than 14 seasons, says even “with the best hightops, I’ve still broken my ankle.”

Read the piece here.

Buraka Som Sistema – Buffalo Stance


Buraka Som Sistema’s music style is like throwing a rave in a rainforest,This is just a fun song that makes me wanna dance. This song has plenty of rhythmical body shaking. :p

Los Rakas – Abrazame (Uproot Andy Mix)



Sorry fellas.. Ive been really busy this week but it's never to late to update.
In anticipation of the warmer months of the year Uproot Andy that turned in his refix of the Los Rakas-rendition of Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh”. The Brooklyn beatmaker adds some synth and percussion to the fun, thus creating a decent summer jam that will surely be a part of numerous iPod-playlists for the next few months. Check it out.