Fresh off the leg of the Tribeca Screening of Beats, Rhymes+Life: The Travels of ATCQ, Phife Dog sits down with MTV and lays down the law, implicating nothing but gusto and grind mode. As well he touches on his latest maneuvers; a new EP entitled Songs in the Key of Phife – Eight is Enough and a follow up LP, Songs in the Key of Phife – Cheryl’s Big Son, Elma’s Grandson. Then part Part 2 after the jump gets a little more personal. Large up to DJ Rasta Root for keep us in time. [Read more...]
Senor Kaos: Til You’re Dead [for NAPS]
We’re patiently waiting for the day when “The Mayor”, Señor Kaos actually runs for mayor of Atlanta. Until then here’s some new brand video action featuring the Most Interesting MC in the World.
Produced by Rick Foy [Dvid Films], N.A.P.S (No AirPlay) is a new show that will shine some much needed light on the artists that really deserve it. No flynt flossy tom-foolery in this area. N.A.P.S is the real deal. In the exclusive video Señor Kaos performs, “Til Your Dead”, which was produced Brooklyn DJ, and 1/3 of the legendary RUB Crew, DJ Eleven. Be sure the watch until the end for an interview along with the other artists that ar lined up for the show.. This will be available on iTunes so get your appleTV’s to experience it in HD. Great video all the way around.
NIKE SB x MOCA: Art in the Streets Paper Dunk Pack
Believe it or not at the entrance of the MOCA AITS Exhibit Hall there is a skate park that was built by Geoff McFetridge. The Nike SB Skate Team ripped said skate park from top to bottom Thursday night to coincide with a new Nike Dunk High which is being released in super limited quantities to be auctioned off to benefit the MOCA Foundation.
As Slamxhype reports, “Limited to 24 unique pairs and displayed at MOCA’s retail shop, they will be auctioned on May 26, 2011 starting at $100.00 with all proceeds donated to the MOCA foundation. The artists to contribute to the series of tees include Neckface, Futura, CR Stecyk III and skateboarder Lance Mountain.”
Yesss, these joints are actually made out of paper
Shutup and sit on my FACE already!
Based on an old punk / new wave jam, called “Bicycle Seat” this is the first installment of Freshjive‘s new Moving Pictures series. The song inspired their recent T-shirt design called Life Is So Sweet, which in turn became the catalyst for the film series. Freshjive still bringing it! Check out their blog piece too. Love it. NOTE: that is a confirmed female derriere. [Read more...]
The Original #Graffiti King: Vaughn Bode
Issue #1 of The Cheech Wizard comic book
In 2011 it’s safe to say that a good portion of our readers have no idea as to who or what Vaughn Bode is. Then there’s that 5% of our audience; the truly enlightened that know what time it is. For the curious, Vaughn Bode was 60s era underground comic illustrator, and the mind behind one of the biggest influences on graffiti culture to this day, The Cheech Wizard. [Read more...]
Reggae Art Cool Ruler: Jamaal Pete
During the 80′s + 90′s there was a cadre of visual artists that helped to paint the face reggae music for fans outside of the Caribbean. Based on research, most notable was the man called Wilfred Limonious. It’s safe to say that this is due to his visual artistry for the original release of the legendary Stalag Riddim. [Read more...]
#FlavorFlav x DJ Lord x FreshlySerious
If you’re in Atlanta and you read this blogpiece on the regular, this is the jumpoff. Legendary Public Enemy Frontman Flavor Flaaaav hit’s Atlanta to host the bday of PE’s Legendary DJ, Mista Lord. Fail on you if you miss this one, Because our legendarily (<~we made that shit up) elusive editor, SD Rockswell aka Steve DeNiro, will be rocking too. Stay tuned for surprises.
