Tacks AM7 / The Civic Yard 1995
At this point we’re officially all the way live into the archive. Like we mentioned before, as of right now we’re freestyling. There’s a few detailed directions I’m thinking about as far as coverage but for now we’ll keep things simple. Extra maximums to Sauce Hydrilla and 91.9 WCLK for the interest in the efforts, and everybody that’s sharing the drops. Can’t forget mi genté SB One & SnortThis.
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F.R.I.T.O.S. ATLANTA Graffiti 90-95 PIII
F.R.I.T.O.S. ATL Graffiti 90-95 PII
[F.R.I.T.O.S. = Frequently Residing in the Old School]
Since there was such a good response from the last F.R.I.T.O.S. drop, we’ll keep it moving with more shots from the archive. Above, the OG Godfather Don, Chase One UCA/DTK with the undercover arrows and big block geometry at the 40′s yard in Midtown Atlanta. [Read more...]
Futura2000: “New Works†/ Paris
And here it is, just like we predicted. At the beginning of 2011 we saw Futura 2000 gunning the gate with full speed. For us, the collaborations with Clarks and 12ozProphet were dead giveaways that there was about to be something big. Featured as one of the top tier artists at “Art in the Streets“, he’s now gearing up for his first solo exhibition since Odyssey Two in Berlin back in 2009, Futura has now targeted his iconic spray wizardry on The City of Lights. Outside of the fresh design collabs , the last time Futura the artist was in action was an awe inspiring NYC mural produced in collaboration with Os Gemeos last summer. The “New Works” Exhibition will provide the colorful Paris art world with a very rare opportunity to enjoy his legendary bodies of work in full scope.
source: Jerome!
#Jamaican Skaters: The New Klash City Rockers
After returning from a trip to Jamaica last summer I started a bike build. While researching the project, I stumbled upon a great cause that completely bypassed my radar. Formed in 2006, Klash City Skate Jam was sparked in an effort to spread the skateboarding movement throughout the entire island of Jamaica, helping to promote healthy sports-based outlets for disenfranchised youth. It also aims to inspire a generation bored by the usual team sports and help them discover their own creativity and determination through the art of skateboarding. [Read more...]
Puzzle Poppin’ en la Favela
Post by Tee Cardaci – Live from Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro / Classic still from ‘City of God‘
As we as a culture approach the digital saturation point, the analog and tangible are making a comeback. Ink jets and laser prints are being eschewed for movable type printing presses. Online gaming is being passed up in favor of…puzzles? Well, maybe it hasn’t reached that point yet, but there is one jig-sawed joint that caught our eye recently.
Grip Plyaz: Purp, Wind & Fire pt. 1
Hot off the 4th Ward Blocks, part one of a 3 part documentary centered around ATL mic shredder Grip Plyaz. The aptly titled “Purp, Wind & Fire” project which has been in the works for a while, was kicking up a buzz earlier this year. Commanding the camera is none other than hermano Chilly-O, most likely in between stints on bmx terrain. The highly anticipated video features some of the Generals in ATL’s current hip hip landscape as well as the Grip Don himself in various locales. Maximums to everyone involved the project.Primo work. Catch the full runnings at TheSmokingSection.com.
WISHatl x NEW ERA 59Fifty
From the humble days of rave wear hangout to fine clothier, Atlanta’s Wish Boutique has done a primo job in repping the city’s contemporary fashion set. The Wish x New Era “All State†59Fifty Fitted is a definite sign that they intend to keep it that way. [Read more...]
