Wednesday, July 29, 2009

K-SALAAM & BEATNICK - WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME

Download the full album here.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Shatner recite's Palin's speech on Conan

Bunnies got skills



This was sent by Dave from Robox

Health Insurance Reform, Small Business and Your Questions



Hate to jump into Politics but thats all I have been surrounded by recently but I felt this was important to pass forward to the community.

The President discusses a key factor that has been considered in the development of the health insurance reform proposals that are being considered: the impact of reform on small business.

During the address, the President asks that small business owners and employees give us their comments and questions on the report. What are your experiences with health care as somebody involved in small business, and what are your thoughts and questions on the new CEA report in light of those experiences?

via Whitehouse

For all you Star Wars fans out there

Monday, July 27, 2009

Tuck's Celebrity Billiards Tournament

Yeah yeah...I know I know....I'm late with this post....but here are some photos of what went down when we were out at Slate on July 13th. Justin Tuck does this every year to help support his R.U.S.H. for literacy foundation. This year definitely was alot bigger than last...

Hot model chick, John Legend, Terry Crews and wifey and The Black Widow (Jeanette Lee)


Oh Vivica...you can't get EVERY call....


Twista seemed out of place that night...


Party Rocker DJ Mad Linx puttin' in work...


David Diehl (NY Giants) and Spike Lee cheesin'...well actually...David's the only one cheesin' here





Beatnik & K-Salaam :: Where The Streets Have No Name Release Party




The official "Where The Streets Have No Name" Release Party kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28 @ Sutra in NYC (16 1st Ave, LES) from 10:00pm-2:00am. Joining Beatnik on the 1's and 2's will be Rock Steady's own Tony Toca aka Tony Touch and Mr. Globetrotter himself DJ JS-1. Warming up the night will be the lovely DJ June.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Tron to Tron Legacy



Look at the difference between these two films.

Here's the trailer for Tron 2 Legacy:

Monday, July 20, 2009

Sneaker Pimps in Philly

APPARATI EFFIMERI Tetragram for Enlargment



This was shared from my friend Angela, sit tight through the beginning it doesn't really start until 1:30 min.

Itinerario Festival 25.26.27/06/2009
Rocca Malatestiana Cesena

Tetragram for Enlargment
an Architectural Video Installation

Apparati Effimeri:
Federico Bigi
Marco Grassivaro
Roberto Fazio

Sunday, July 19, 2009

The HighLine - Keep on the path

Was finally able to check out the Highline which recently opening in New York.

The High Line is located on the West Side of Manhattan. The first section runs from Gansevoort Street (in the Meatpacking District), to West 20th Street in Chelsea which is between 10th & 11th Avenues.


Some background of the Highline:
The High Line was built in the 1930s, as part of a massive public-private infrastructure project called the West Side Improvement. It lifted freight traffic 30 feet in the air, removing dangerous trains from the streets of Manhattan's largest industrial district. No trains have run on the High Line since 1980. Friends of the High Line, a community-based non-profit group, formed in 1999 when the historic structure was under threat of demolition. Friends of the High Line works in partnership with the City of New York to preserve and maintain the structure as an elevated public park.

The project gained the City's support in 2002. The High Line south of 30th Street was donated to the City by CSX Transportation Inc. in 2005. The design team of landscape architects James Corner Field Operations, with architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, created the High Line's public landscape with guidance from a diverse community of High Line supporters. Construction on the park began in 2006. The first section, from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street recently was opened.

Here are some photos:






A view of the Lackawanna Tower in Hoboken, NJ.





Been seeing this everywhere, anyone know whos work this is?

One Aggressive Way to Get Hired

Hemp News



Interesting how Hemp has been here for quite a bit.

Hemp for Victory” – a government film made during World War Two that explains the uses of hemp and encourages farmers to grow as much as possible.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Post it!

Sneak peak of Summer '09 designs



The Future is Unwritten


dijitaal

This past weekend I was able to get some of our models to come through and take some shots of our new designs for our summer T's They will be online very soon for those that have been asking us.

I feel sometimes its more fun checking out the behind the scenes photos vs. the final one....will be releasing the new designs online soon so make sure you check out the shop in the next few weeks.

Michael Jordan and Gatorade street art




photos by Gatorade

A street art tribute to Michael Jordan made out of 19,000 Gatorade bottles, including the new Gatorade Limited Edition Jordan Series, glows on a basketball court Monday on Chicago's South Side. Local Jordan fans and longtime Jordan teammate Scottie Pippen helped construct the mosaic, which Gatorade organized as a way to celebrate Jordan's Hall of Fame career.

Check out these old school commercials that Scottie did back in the day with as Mr. Submarine and the Silent Assassin!



and this commercial by Nike

A new kind of place for vinyl



The good old plastic milk crate is easily the simplest, cheapest way to store your vinyl records. This weekend, I came across two interesting takes on the classic milk crate over at Urban Outfitters.

On the left, we have a cast aluminium version ($98 here) on top, a simple wooden box with the sketch of a milk crate on the bottom ($38 here).

While they're priced too high to store all of my records, I like the idea of having one nice crate out in the open that I can move around while the rest of my records are on the shelf.

via Analog Apartment

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Community created content



This ‘Hibi no Neiro’ music video was posted on July 1st on YouTube. Over the past two weeks, the video has scored an impressive 480,000 plus video views. That’s almost 30,000 views a day. Impressive. Checked in on the band’s official web site - http://sour-web.com - and noticed that to date they have only released a few independent albums. Amazing to think an independent band can draw a global audience of almost 500,000 viewers just by involving their dedicated fan base. And who knows - I did not investigate other video sites - but likely the music video for ‘Hibi no Neiro’ is syndicated on other sites and is racking up more hits off of YouTube as well

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Sat July 11th Down & Derby Roller Disco @ Studio B!


SATURDAY JULY 11TH – Studio B - Brooklyn, NY

DOWN & DERBY: Brooklyn’s best party on 8 wheels will officially close down Studio B. This will be the last time Down & Derby ever rolls into its doors. So lace up your skates, do some yoga, grab some ben gay, a couple skate partner and lets go out with a bang!

Providing the Disco Tunes for this evening of debauchery is Down & Derby veteran Rok One of The Bangers. Rock has championed the wheels of steel at this roller jam in two states over a span of 4yrs. Rok has called in another Down & Derby veteran, and no stranger to disco, Dj Duane of NegroClash. PLUS ELI ESCOBAR

The evening kicks off @ 10pm and is 19+

From 10pm-11pm enjoy a Colt 45 open bar with Colt 45 specials all night.

Skate rental is limited so get there early to guarantee, skating dancing, drinking and falling on your ass!

$5 admission with RSVP. To RSVP visit: www.downandderby.org

Dress code: Be Creative

GUYS: knee high tube socks, neon tank tops, headbands, wristbands, fro and flattops
GIRLS: thighs of steel on two inch wheels, with striped short shorts to seal the deal

Studio B is located @ 259 Banker St, b/w Mesorle & Calyer in Greenpoint.

For inquires please contact:

Vince Masi
412-613-707
Vince.masi@iwilldream.com
Www.downandderby.org
www.myspace.com/down_and_derby

Fireworks on the Hudson

This year the Macy's fireworks decided to have it on the Hudson. This anniversary was in honor of our European founding by Dutch explorer, Henry Hudson. 2009 marked its 400th anniversary. Thousands of residents and visitors lined the Hoboken waterfront to view this 25 minute show.







Sunday, July 05, 2009

Welcome to the future of fashion photo shoots - BKRW



To celebrate the launch of BLACK RAINBOW capsule collection. The International photographer ALBRECHT GERLACH made this dope fashion video.

It is a true new way to think about fashion shoot.

Love the music that coincides with the video.

July 4th

and in the words of another, Paul Simon:

Many's the time I've been mistaken
And many times confused
Yes, and I've often felt forsaken
And certainly misused
Oh, but I'm all right, I'm all right
I'm just weary to my bones
Still, you don't expect to be
Bright and bon vivant
So far away from home, so far away from home

And I don't know a soul who's not been battered
I don't have a friend who feels at ease
I don't know a dream that's not been shattered
or driven to its knees
but it's all right, it's all right
for we lived so well so long
Still, when I think of the
road we're traveling on
I wonder what's gone wrong
I can't help it, I wonder what's gone wrong

And I dreamed I was dying
I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly
And looking back down at me
Smiled reassuringly
And I dreamed I was flying
And high up above my eyes could clearly see
The Statue of Liberty
Sailing away to sea
And I dreamed I was crying

We come on the ship they call the Mayflower
We come on the ship that sailed the moon
We come in the age's most uncertain hours
and sing an American tune
Oh, and it's alright, it's all right, it's all right
You can't be forever blessed
Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day
And I'm trying to get some rest
That's all I'm trying to get some rest.

Who's got the biggest Buzz on the street now?

Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Kulcha Carnival on July 4th feat. DJ Real Eyes



My homeboy Isaiah aka DJ Real eyes is inviting everyone to the BBQ Cook-Out (Kulcha Carnival"s 4th Edition )this Saturday, July 4th @ The Coffee Cave: 145 Halsey St. Newark, NJ

Time: 2pm-til
$5 donation for perspiration

You will experience an Open-Space Oasis of Soul music, Good People and Food/Drink. I will be your host and musical selector. (In the patio area second fl. straight back.)

**Bring friends, co-workers, family, all-ages and forward this announcement!

Thank youse!

Stacey Jordan: www.divinestyling.com,
John: www.TheCoffeeCave.com

Mountain Dulcimer

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