Following up on the well received original Maharishi x Destructo collection featuring Warholian inspired camo print originally seen in 1986 comes a new updated collection. Various colored trucks as well as skate decks produced in conjunction with [PRODUCT] will be available at select retailers in limited quantities. Despite the passing of famed pop artist Andy Warhol, his memory has been long be revisited in various projects.
Following up on the well received original Maharishi x Destructo collection featuring Warholian inspired camo print originally seen in 1986 comes a new updated collection. Various colored trucks as well as skate decks produced in conjunction with [PRODUCT] will be available at select retailers in limited quantities. Despite the passing of famed pop artist Andy Warhol, his memory has been long be revisited in various projects.
Just ask any aspiring southern MC (as well as other parts of the country and world for that matter) who inspired them to rhyme and watch their eyes illuminate like Christmas trees as they mention UGK at the top of the list. For years the Port Arthur, Texas duo combined Bun B’s growling yet smooth baritone with pin point precise lyricism and Pimp C’s unmistakable country twang spiced with biting wit. Pimp C constructed tracks drenched in woozy gospel organs and classic hip hop 808 drum kit all seemingly slowed up on prescription cough medicine. Since the mid 90s the group dropped classic albums (Riding Dirty), classic guest appearances (Bun B’s verse on Ludacris’ “Stick em up”) and became a chest thumping source of pride and counter attack for southern hip hop fanatics against the constant barrage of unfair criticism against southern lyricists. Unexpectedly and tragically last year Pimp C passed away at a moment in UGK’s career that just seemed to be on its way into the consciousness of the mainstream.
With the loss of a friend and a rhyming partner, determined to carry UGK’s legacy on his back Bun B defiantly pulls his H-town fitted down low and goes in alone on his second fourth coming solo album “II Trill”. One thing is for certain after listening to the opening bars on Bun B’s first single “That’s Gangsta” is that Bun has not changed up his perfected formula at all. He immediately smashes the listener in the face with brutal braggadocios lyrics over melodic abrasive drum stabs. Even Sean Kingston’s Jamaican tinged crooning over the chorus appears to be more emphatic then usual when placed in the middle of Bun’s authentic narratives. With all of its gangsta posturing and scathing attacks on fake thugs the song comes to a close by Bun giving a shout out to his fallen friend.
Japanese fashion label Neighborhood has once again looked to Japanese magazine Men’s Non-No to produce a special t-shirt. Playing to the theme of Neighborhood and various motor influences, the design features a pin-up girl print. The t-shirt is among a handful of other participating brands that have teamed up with Men’s Non-No including SOPHNET., Fred Perry and Burton.
Source: Secret Base
We’re about to roll out to China’s capital Beijing, a city bustling with close to 20 million people and the site for this years well documented Summer Olympics. Nike has put the wheels in motion as they initiate a new direction with the creation of Nike Sportswear which in our eyes is the evolution of Nike’s recent innovative Tech Pack which yielded great success for Nike as once again rules were broken and reinvented. Check back for updates regarding various events that will take place over the next four days.
Beyond the huge success artist Kaws has developed culminating in worldwide popularity and one of the most sought after brands around, JET-SET GRAFFITI provides a look into Kaws roots putting his mark on bus stops in New York and Tokyo. Kaws gives a run down on how he goes about changing up posters with commentary provided by acclaimed artist Ron English.
Source: Slam X Hype, Wooster Collective
As we slowly approach the months of Summer, brands are starting to release their items made for the warmer weather. This includes the Japanese exclusive line, Levi’s FLU, which recently showcased their latest 2008 Spring/Summer collection on the site, Honeyee. The latest products which remain sporty but fashionable includes Polos, Shirts, Tees, CoolMax Denim Shorts as well as a couple pair of Denim Jeans. If you can read Japanese, you can head over to Honeyee to read the interview with the creative directors behind Levi’s FLU, Takihiro Okazawa (CYCLE, CLS) and Ewan Rey (Playford).
The best music creates pictures in the listeners head. One earful of the Black Keys and the listener begins to conjure images of smoky, dark barrooms complete with sticky blood stained floors. You could imagine Dan Auerbach thrashing away on his guitar layered over his gruff vocals and Patrick Carney attempting to murder the drums as a fist fight takes place on the dance floor. The band has spent their seven year career piecing together authentic lo-fi garage blues rock that has yet to hit a sour yet. Already a critical darling and your favorite bands’ favorite band, Black Keys have recently added another notch to their belts by teaming up with producer Danger Mouse for their fifth album “Attack and Release”.
Rumors began to circulate early last year about The Black Keys and Danger Mouse coming together to produce an album for Ike Turner. Since Ike Turners passing Black Keys has kept the backing music intended for him and Auerbach layered his own vocals over them. The result is an all out attack on their instruments culminating in a strange yet effective mix of psychedelic rock and blues. Danger Mouse’s presence is felt on this album without it being overbearing or unwelcome as he fills in the bands usual lo-fi touch with a bit of polish. In fact it is not totally inaccurate to describe “Attack and Release” as futuristic blues rock. Their first single “Strange Times” is a great representation of the bands style enjoyable whether in a smoky bar room or laser tag arcade.
Local Hong Kong brand Fingercroxx recently teamed up with Obey on a special collection of products. Among the promotional products created were beach mats featuring a huge print of the Obey Giant logo. Suitable for use at the beach or the park, the large sized mat also features a blow-up pillow at the head.
With the use of polka dots manifesting itself in numerous applications over the last few seasons, Vans Vault have taken it upon themselves to utilize the pattern on their latest pack of shoes titled Melissa. The black uppers of the SK8-HI and Slip-On are both done up in white polka dots. Although not pictured here, the collection also boasts the Prison Issue #23 and the Era. Look for these at select Vans Vault dealers.
BLENDS in Downtown Los Angeles played host last night for the opening reception of the Skate Study House. Skate Study House is a project that utilizes skateboard decks, wheels, wheel bearings, and other various materials to recreate iconic and timeless furniture pieces found in Case Study Houses. Los Angeles boasts the largest quantity of these influential houses that were built between 1945 and 1966, so it is fitting to see this collection make it to LA.
There was a strong turnout for the event hosted by its designer, Gil Le Bon De Lapointe, Sole Technology CEO, Pierre Andre Senizergues, and the crew at BLENDS LA. Drinks provided by Smartwater and Vitaminwater were flowing as DJ Greyboy played tunes for the attendees to enjoy throughout the night. Dance Right at La Cita hosted the after party where the large crowd ultimately relocated until last call commenced prompting the end of the night’s festivities.
The show will be running for the next week. All pieces are fully functional and for sale throughout the duration of the showing at BLENDS.
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We’ve teamed up with the good people at Logitech for our latest reader survey. Up from grabs are a series of collaborative mm50 iPod docks designed by clothing brands Mighty Healthy, Diamond Supply Co. and Black Scale. The docks itself are Logitech’s top of the line iPod speakers and feature awesome sound in a travel friendly format with rechargeable batteries. Each reader survey submission will be entered in a draw for one of the three docks. Submissions from around the world are welcome. Submissions will end on May 11th. Thanks a lot for all the support from Logitech, and you the readers of HYPEBEAST.com.
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