Another further look into the womens offerings emanating from Nike. It has been undeniable the uprising of sneaker popularity among the fairer sex and their sorely under-representation for releases. But all female fears should be quelled with some solid releases on the way from Nike Sportswear as they visit the Dunk. Check your nearest Nike Sportswear dealer for availability.
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Nas usually isn’t one for picking great endorsement deals. Willie Esco? 310 Motoring for kicks? But the Queens rapper might be smartening up. Nas recently inked a deal with Fila Footwear to serve as a spokesman for Italian-founded company. “My best friend [Ill] Will and I loved Fila,” Nas explained. “It represented prestige and everything that was cool to us [when we were younger]. When Will passed, we buried him in a black Fila sweat suit, so doing a deal with them has a lot of significance for me.”
Contradiction usually breeds confusion, but, within hip-hop, a measured dose of duality can produce large amounts of intrigue. Iconic figures like Nas and 2Pac built classic catalogues with their creative side-switchin’, and if his latest mixtape, The Leak, is any indication, Louisiana’s Lil Boosie is capable of following suit.The disc opens with “Undeniable Talent,” where Boosie brags, “Jewelry like Slick Rick/Keyshia Cole saw me, said, ‘Boosie, that’s too much shit.’” Going from gaudy to grown man, he follows with the bluesy “Doin’ This for U,” where he puts family above all else, droppin’ lines like, “I got a mama so sweet/But her heart so weak, she can’t heal without me.”Boosie quickly switches his stance and spits seductive venom at the hearts of young women on the sinfully good “I Ain’t Coming Home Tonight.” On the unapologetic player’s anthem, Boosie Bad Azz balances a remorseful hook (“I ain’t coming home tonight/I know it ain’t right”) with blatant lies (“Tell my girl that I got studio time”), but even in the midst of infidelity you feel the rapper’s plight.Despite his natural conviction, Boosie relishes the spotlight and, at times, overindulges in vanity. On the standout “Act a Donkey,” he quips, “I always wanted to be on TV/So I’ma do some shit so they can see me,” then utilizes his diamonds to cause a chain reaction on “My Victim.” Even when gangsta-toned songs like “Never Been a Bitch” and the dreary “In My Hood” miss their mark, Boosie tiptoes the line between sinner and saint with enjoyable results. With each release, Lil Boosie continues to evolve, proving that there is some good in the Bad.
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Last night at the Tri-State Classic on 145th and Lenox, Shammgod Wells blessed the hometown crowd with a punishing performance: 38 points, 15 assists and highlight after highlight. The crowd was hype to see their native son return and rep the block. “We scored 38 and 15.” Thats how you know you are reppin’, when every victory is not just a personal one, but one for your hood. He not only lit up the scoreboard, but got the W. Always gracious, he showed love to everybody, even stopping to kiss an elder on the cheek. This dude should run for office. God Obama.
No strangers to each other, Nike has factored in A.P.C. into its 2009 spring collaborations. The minimalistic and timeless A.P.C. aesthetic is clearly seen here with a rumored two other colorways also on the way. Stay tuned for more details between these two respective brands.
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Almost if not always, when artwork is created, the quality does not lie in its appearance but rather the message behind it. In the case of artist Porous Walker, his artwork can be considered almost elementary with an R rated twist. Something definitely humorous yet straight to the point can describe his latest collaboration with San Francisco based Huf. Included in the collection will be two tee’s as well as a signed limited edition silkscreened poster releasing this Saturday June 5th at both Huf Sutter and Huf LA locations
Killer Gerbils knack for dynamic cartoon graffiti has set him apart from the crowd. Working alongside Singaporean brand Geseho, founded by very well known Tony Tay aka Lazy, the
Gerbil was able to showcase some of his amazing pieces at the Family Art Exhibition that took place in April 2008 at the Geseho car garage. Since then, both entities have been working closely together on a collaborative effort including two tee’s and a full zip hoody highlighted by Killer Gerbils insane artwork. The collection will release Saturday July 6th at the Geseho Guerilla Store and on their online shop July 8th.
Geseho Guerilla Store
1001 Bukit Merah Lane 3
No.47 S159718
Sunday July 6th 2008
1-5 PM SGT
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Serbian street photographer Boogie is famous for his raw, uncut imagery and portrayal of human conditions in some of the world’s most turbulent locations. Focusing on black and white photographs there is a direct emotional connection that captures the audience in no way seen before. Together with Upper Playground, they have released a new book titled Sao Paolo which chronicles his travels amongst Brazil’s harshest cities. Along with the book, a skate deck is available featuring Boogie’s photography. Both are now available at the Upper Playground online store.
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