As of today I’m in the final stages of a custom bike build. Nothing crazy or off the wall. It’s actually a classic of sorts. As I’m scouring the globe trying to find the right parts, in the right sizes with the right colors, I always end up asking myself…”is all extra gangster weaponry only manufactured to accommodate fixed gear bikes?” Like this slab of carbon fiber pedal pimpery created in a limited quantity by none other than Mr. Mike Giant Don’t get me wrong. READ ON
For the last couple of weeks I’ve been observing the background developments of all things American Apparel and her too crunk for primetime CEO / frontman, Dov Charney. In case you’re not familiar, America’s favorite “hipster” brand is on the verge of bankruptcy. I know. I found it hard to believe myself. According to the New York Times, stockholders are going swayze and there is a minor debt of $91 million. To top it off there’s a chance the outfit could get booted from the NYSE. For the smart dumb cats, that’s like getting your hood pass revoked. Not a good look. Read on+
For returning readers this actually a repost after ScrewTube disabled my upload. All good though as it prompted me to finally figure out how to host my own video uploads. To this day I sometimes find myself entrenched in random debates regarding integrity of the movie. Said debates are usually with drunk people at the end of the night after a good dj set. If it was a good night there’s a 50/50 chance I played that Soul II Soul (the acapella in this movie intro). They always stagger to the booth asking “Where do I know that wooo wooo song from?” I’m dead serious. Why I even entertain such tom-foolery is beyond me.
Primo work right here for all you smart dumb cats out there. For those that are wondering, the star of the video is Knockout by The Hoefler & Frere-Jones type foundry. Sorry, I meant the typeface.
A rather late drop from Associated Press:
I’m pretty sure I need this in the studio like right now. 
Source: Teague
Since early this morning I was contemplating as to whether or not I was going to intro this post with some very significant Atlanta DJ history. In the end I’ve decided to chill and save the lore for a later date. For the readers abroad and those who just don’t know, the man at hand is DJ Lord of Public Enemy and Trill Bass respectively. That’s really all I need to say, the video which was edited by Zone3 over at the Freak Beat speaks for itself.
DJ Lord, going ninja during the now legendary face off with DJ Klever. Kollision @ The Somber Reptile circa 1998
If you’re a fan of Massive Attack aka The Wild Bunch and the industry coined 90′s “trip hop” movement, then I don’t have to explain who Tricky is. After breaking the hell out of Bristol, and then pulling a rumored cracked out stint in the states, the original Tricky Kid is back. His new album “Mixed Races” is due for a domestic release in September. The lead song “Murder Weapon” reworks the 80′s reggae chune of the same title by Echo Minott, who was the topic of our 2nd post in the game. Sound sample and original version download below. Cuz we’re sharp like that.
So let me preface by saying that I’m by no means a Pro Tweeter. If you’re looking for consistant tweets regarding social commentary, current events, relationship advice, and well rounded tom-foolery, quit bullshittin’ and follow @Gripplyaz right mu’fn now. Shouts to mah’dude as as he’s coppin’ on ya’ll bitch asses, the first ever FS ATL tweet of the week.
I’m not the only one on the twitpiece that takes notice of the ever abundant tom-foolery. You see something worthwhile, hollerate at the top of the page. Nothing matters just send us a link to that tweet. If on the run for wavin’ automatic guns at nuns, or you hiding out from your baby daddy, dont worry you will remain a ghost. just hollerate.
Bug. Rabbit. Fox. Golf. Polo. Phaeton. Passat. Scirocco, and my former auto of choice, the Corrado. While the rest of the disillusioned masses are screaming Beamers, Benz and Rentleys, I’m going to flip it and feature Volkswagens. Farvegnugen or groovin, how ever you spell it. I’m an original Decatur Dub head. Quite is kept, when I was coming up, the DBoiz didn’t drive donks or hoopties. Those high school drop outs would roll up in VW Rabbits with $10k Oettinger wide body kits and deep dish AMG Mercedes rims. On a damn rabbit! But we’ll save that for later.
If you’re into muscle cars, Donks, Big Block Chevys, holler at The Dirty Doc, the purveyor of SnortThis.com. Not only does he feature those rides for days he’s also responsible for our first V-Dub feature. Good look meng.
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When I first started djing, my older cousin Noel (RIP) told me one of the most important things to consider was the quality of your headphones. Don’t play out w/ janky unless you have no other choice. Phones are second to your needles & headshell setup. Nevermind anything else, the sound quality must at all times be razor sharp. Although I agreed 100%, the truth is I’m a sucker for forward fresh design aesthetics. Especially when It comes to electronics.
The TMA-1 DJ Headphones by Danish electronics company AIAIAI definitley garner a complete win in the design department. They stand as collabo between AIAIAI and fellow countrymen Kibisi. Digging deeper we find that TMA-1 is machine in Stanley Kubricks 2001: A Space Odyssey that was built with the most durable specifications.
Kibisi quotes,
“The design of TMA-1 is simple, and then some. It is stripped down to nothing more than the essentials. No ornaments, colors or other distractions. Only a very discrete and hidden logo indicates that these headphones come from an established brand.”
“This marks a new route in a terrain, that for the last couple of years have seen an endless array of products branded with extensive logos, and marketed by celebrities. The TMA-1 travels on a different road, and with it’s simple and iconic look, it is essentially nothing more, than the idea of the headphone.”
“In total 28 of the world’s most progressive DJ’s have been consulted through both the developmental and testing stages, in questions related to sound, form and durability.”
“The entire process has given a valuable insight into the needs among touring musicians, whose headphones are to endure 4-5 gigs a week, and a load of travelling on top of that. The TMA-1 built for musicians, by musicians.”
Among the list of primo beta testers Flying Lotus, Matthew Dear. Set to launch this month AIAIAI going very exclusive in terms of marketing and retail. Stateside they will only be available at TurntableLab, Apple Stores and the venerable Ghostly International record label.
The global launch dates are:
Berlin on the 11th of august
Tokyo on the 14th of august
New York on the 18th of august
“PAPERMILL” IS THE FIRST RELEASE FROM THE NEW MADVILLAIN ALBUM 
“Papermill” Stones Throw Download
The Far East Skate Network ( FESN ) ain’t playing around ! Check This Out ! 
Hell Naw! The movie nerds are about to go nuts on the intraweb.
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