Even the green light is moving in regards to the highly anticipated ATCQ Documovie, there are still technicalities between the group and director Michael Rappaport. Here the group lets loose after a hefty silence regarding some very interesting point in the whole situation. Un-aired portion of the same interview after the jump. [Read more...]
ATCQ: BeatsRhymes+Life doc picked up by Sony
Phife Dog.Q-Tip.Ali Shaheed.and sometimes Jarobi
Sony Pictures Classics recently announced that they have acquired all North American rights to Michael Rapaport‘s directorial debut, Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest. Rival Pictures and State Street Pictures produced the film, which was in Documentary Competition at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. [Read more...]
Neighbors: Mike Giant
A rather unexpected drop found by one of our favorite reads, Typo-Graphical. Sir Giant has been on a tear this year for sure. Mike Giant recap 1 / 2
Mike Giant x Toypunks x Reckless Toys collaboration #video
Tattoo/graffiti/poster art legend, Mike Giant at it again! This vinyl figure collab is in connection with the documentary series Toypunks. The Toypunks docu-series is a detailed look into Japanese toy collecting and it’s affiliations with punk. This bad boy actually the mascot. This one ranks right up there with Dr. Hoffman Clockwork Orange Qee that runs our studio. Available now through Reckless Toys. Nice little interview after the pics. [Read more...]2011: Favela on Blast
Favela art project in Santa Marta, Rio de Janeiro
If the beginning of 2011 is supposed to set the tone for the rest year, we’re in for a ride of epic proportions. That said, in an effort to expand and slowly reach every corner of the globe, we began dropping lines regarding a search for additional content contributors. We did get some response here and there in the states. Ultimately we decided to continue our A.D.D. approach to information with coverage from Brazil. Within the next few days expect to see posts popping up from the favelas in Rio de Janiero. We really don’t know what to expect but when we found out the story behind the video after the jump, we said “We gotta f@#k with this guy.” [Read more...]
J. Dilla: Still Shining Trailer x Art 4 Dilla Competition
Last year while in Detroit for the Movement Festival, mi hermanos Kai Alce, JT and I were invited to what we thought was a J.Dilla documentary viewing. Although it was a great body of work, it was hardly what we expcected. The whole movie was basically about an orchestra trying to learn play Dilla standards live. Like i said it was a cool movie. But while I’m in the D, any JD selections that hit my ear drums better be braking my neck due to nod factor and bass bumpin’.
That said, event organizers from last years DILLA premier should most definitely consider Brian Atkins J.Dilla: Still Shining. Recently announced by Gifted Films Inc, it’s the footage and imagery that bless this documentary with an authenticity that is extremely unique. [Read more...]
