Artist Spotlight: The Cool Kids

Part of the mid-2000s hip-hop movement found kids in all-over prints rapping about their shoes and their favorite forms of transportation (which often weren't cars), the Cool Kids proved to be both an Internet and live show phenomenon. The duo of Antoine "Mickey Rocks" Reed (left) and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll (right) met in mid-2005 after Mickey came across some of Chuck's beats online and liked what he heard. They met up in their Chicago-area homes (where Mickey was born and raised; Chuck lived in Mount Clemens, MI, about 30 miles north of Detroit, until he was 11) with the intention of making beats to sell to other artists, but soon realized their own measured, smooth flows and lyrics fit best over their production. In 2007, though they had yet to release any material outside of what was posted on their MySpace site or MP3 blogs, the group started receiving a lot of press attention from fellow-Chicagoans and tastemakers Pitchfork, who invited them to play at their summer festival. This led to a spot at New York's CMJ Music Marathon, where they shared a showcase with DJ A-Trak -- who offered to put out their EP -- and an opening spot on M.I.A.'s solo tour. These guys are a refreshing addition to the hip-hop game right now. Their honest approach to the culture is very reminiscent of groups like Kid & Play, The Fat Boys, and Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. For more information, check their MySpace page.

Jim Phillips x Vans x Beams | Sk8-Hi Pack

Here is an interesting new collaborative pack by artist Jim Phillips, Vans and Beams. The pack consists of two Sk8-Hi's. The Sk8-Hi's feature an all-over design of the "Screaming Hand" graphic by Jim Phillips, one of his most recognized and used graphics. One Sk8-Hi comes in all black, the other one features the classic Vans checker design in black/white.

The pack is now available at Beams Shibuya.

Malik Endorses "The Fade"

For those who don't know, "The Fade" is a haircut that went out of style sometime around 1999 [I was 12]. I'm sooooo brining it back.....

Marc Jacobs Meets Andy Warhol

Recently Marc Jacobs was featured on the cover of June/July issue of Interview Magazine. On the cover he was given the looks of Andy Warhol, as the magazine describes him as the Warhol of our times. Now the Marc By Marc Jacobs line released t-shirts and tote bags that features the cover art of the magazine. “Warhol is Warhol. He’s practically a god. I thought, ‘I’m going to get a lot of hell for this,” the designer says of his Interview photoshoot. Proceeds from the sale of the T-shirts ($35) and tote bags ($15) will benefit the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. They are now available in Marc Jacobs stores.

Currently Reading...

The Pact. I was first introduced to this book exactly four years ago. I attended a summer program at Clark Atlanta University that was geared to producing more doctors in the black community [I never wanted to be a doctor, the program payed $500 lol]. Part of the program required participants to read this book. Never had I ever been motivated to do so well in school.
This book is about three inner city youths coming up on the hard streets of Newark, NJ. During their junior year in high school they all made an agreement to enter a college program that provided a comprehensive path for inner city high school graduates to continue their education and one day become doctors. Throughout the book, the authors, Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt, chronicled their major ups and downs on their path to graduating med school. Not only are they all friends to this day, they are all doctors.
This is a story about the power of friendship. Of joining forces and beating the odds. A story about changing your life, and the lives of those you love the most. To me this book is a must read for anyone who is on the course of pursuing any type of goal. This is a book that I am currently rereading to help keep me motivated to complete my educational goals. I hope you pick up a copy and do the same. For more information visit ThreeDoctors.com.

Lindsay Lohan's Girlfriend Dresses Cool

Hate to do it Again....

.....but I had to post another Madonna flashback video. Don't grill me for this. Sometimes music isn't all about a hype beat or a person who can actually sing. Sometimes its about artists who have something to say. And for this reason, Madonna has gained my respect.

Supra Tuf Collection

Supra introduced after their regular collection first the NS (non skate) range, which consisted of shoes featuring premium materials and design.

The next sub-label to hit the market is the Supra Tuf Collection. The Supra Tuf collection, which consists of high performance skate shoes. The entire range features abrasion resistant materials on the uppers and they are also rider tested. It will be interesting to see how Supra fuses style and function in the new Tuf range.

Expect the Supra Tuf collection to hit retailers beginning of June.

Comme Des Garcons "Letters And Numbers" Wallets

Comme des Garcons presents the latest installment of their popular wallet collection. This time 3 different styles come in black with letters and numbers embossed into the leather. All three styles are now available in the Colette online store.

Nike Fall '08 Cortez | Navy/White

An instant classic! Coming to a store near you this summer.

One Track Mind = Great Art

Presenting the Perspective Chair. It was designed by Pharrell in collaboration with Domeau & Peres who built it and will be making the additional chairs. The chair, as well as another chair design and a table will be part of a show in Paris at the prestigious Emmanuel Perrotin Galerie. The show will be from October 21st 2008 until January 10th 2009. The chairs will be available in a few colors and only 4 of each will be sold. The chair represents the love between a woman and man [peep the legs lol]. Via BBC/Icecream.

Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton

Finally, an Album Cover!

In stores June 10, 2008

Number #1 Reason I Love HBCUs...

....minus the fighting...

You Only Live Once

I have come to the conclusion that relationships are not for me. In actuality, I really don't see the point of them at all. And dont get me started with this monogamy thing.....

ps; Does anybody else find it interesting that Pharrell is a photographer for Playboy™?

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." - Anonymous