Raf Simons x Fred Perry

A brief taste of the Raf Simons x Fred Perry 2009 F/W line. Not only does it focus on slimmer cuts and smaller collars, it also features metallic laurel logos and colab labels at the neck.
A lot of the item come in very basic colors [ie. black, brown grey] but what's wrong with that right? Simplicity last a life time. Go for it.

Sin City Underground

Quite recently a story was done on this very topic. Hundreds of the Las Vegas homeless have taken to the sin city tunnel system for refuge. Due to drug use and our economic downturn many people choose to dwell beneath the city of lights rather than above it. Although many of the inhibitants of this underground community have lived there for two years or more, the story of their lives are just beginning to surface. And you thought it was all a party.

[for more info, pics, and a video, click the word word]

Chromeo Is Back

And better than ever if I might add. Dave1 and Pee Thugg have come back with another long awaited electro-love-funk single and I must say I'm most definitely feeling it. Their new jam, Night by Night, has everything that Chromeo's know for. Synths, talkboxes, bass lines, sweet voices, and super nasty guitar solos. They've teamed up with Green Label Sound to offer us a sneak peak so click HERE to listen to and download Night by Night. [No worries. It's free!]

I Wish I Could Go Back

I'm talking back to a time before autotune. A time when if you wanted to sound like a robot or a computer you had to do it yourself....manually. I've spoken to a few people recently and to my surprise, no one has a clue as to what a talkbox is. Fortunately for them [and you] I'm able to break it down. A talkbox is a device that allows a musician to modify the sounds of their device by lip syncing and changing the shapes of their mouth. The synthesizer or guitar is connected to the talkbox which is in turn connected to the vinyl tubing, allowing for the robotic/computerized sounds. Up until the invention of autotune people needed real talent to change the shapes and sounds of their voices. Now and days anyone with a computer and a mic can sound like a fake zapp or chromeo without having ever picked up a keyboard in their life. Sorry T Pain, but I think I'm going to have to agree with Jay Z on this one.
Death of Autotune.

Chromeo-Needy Girl
Keeping it classy and doing it old school.

Polka for You Cool Kids

What do you get when you mix an accordion, an upright bass, an acoustic guitar, a cymbal/bass drum combo, and the sweet sweet sounds of the Ukranian language? Just watch it.

Mr. Solo Dolo

Is fresh! If you haven't already then I suggest you go out and get this album immediately. Kid Cudi's, Man on the Moon End of Day has come out today and needless to say it's already on repeat on my ipod. There is an issue for me though. Some of songs are very laid back and chill....maybe even a little too chill [ie. solo dolo]. Now don't go getting your panties in a bunch it's still a great album. The songs that do pick up are indeed bang worthy, Scouts honor.

Not Your Average Sculpture

The moment I came across these photos I knew that I had found something that I'd never seen before. Mark Jenkins has created some of the most unusually exceptional artwork that I've ever seen before in my life. I've always been a big fan of graffiti but street art is a whole nother realm. I'm really diggin his style and I have a feeling you will too.

[http://www.xmarkjenkinsx.com/outside.html]

[Supreme] Picks of the Season

Merchendise from the Supreme Fall/Winter Line 2009. A couple of these items are the types that'll last you a life time so always keep that in mind when you're willing to spend 300 $$ on a jacket.
My top picks.

SB's of the century!

Since their release in 2002, Nike SB's have created a craze for both sneaker heads and true skateboarders alike. But which are the best one's? In no particular order, The SB's of the century!
[You wont find any Tiffany's on here]

Money Cat

The Melbourne

Batman

Skate or Die

What the Dunk

Puf-n-Stuff

These are some of my favorites. I didn't list em all but this is MY good, simple quick list. What about you?

Do You Really Need A G Shock?

So when you think of watches that all the "cool kids" wear whats the first piece that comes to mind? G Shocks. But they're so expensive right? You know why they're so expensive? All the features! G Shocks are resistant against drops, vibrations, ice, mud, water, and I'm pretty sure you could throw it at the sun and It'd come out fine. I just don't understand the concept of paying so much money for stuff that you're not going to use. Nothing against G Shocks or anything [they're pretty snazzy I have to say]it's just that there are others things that I'd rather wear instead. For Astronautss? Okay. Skateboarder? Why not. Wanna be socialite who spent his paycheck on some lame shoes, and a watch that does more stuff than he'll ever need? I think I'll have to pass on that one.

G Shocks are made by Casio, and Casio has made a lot of nice pieces in the past. Look to your left. That's what I wear insted. Casio Ca-50 [As seen on Marty McFly. Just throwing that out there] Think oustide the box. You'll find some cool stuff over there.

Get These [Boat Shoes]

One of the nicest pair of boat shoes I've ever seen. I'm a big fan of clean, simple lines, and these Sperry Tops definitely do their part. The traditional water proof leather and no-slip bottom has been replaced with a rubber sole and so so classy wool upper. As far as I know they're only available at UNIV. If you can find em, go for it.

Dirty Money Why?

Turns out Dirty Money's Last Train To Paris won't be released in September. It's been pushed back to December or sometime in early 2010. I don't know how you feel but I'm pretty upset about this date change. HOWEVER, Dirty Money did release a couple of tracks for us to preview and this definitely got me groovin. Keeps your ears open for that album release date.