Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Graffomat: Graff Suplly Vending Machine
I don't know how to feel about this and I don't know how legit this is. Although either way, I do know that this kind of crazy.www.graffomat.com
Rachel Whiteread: Water Tower Sketchbook
As one of many projects of form casts ("negative space"), Whiteread made Water Tower for New York City's Public Art Fund. Water Tower was a translucent resin cast of a water tower installed as if was fully functional on a Broadway rooftop in New York City's SoHo district.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
peopleforprogression.com Interview w/ DJ Bobbito Garcia
Bobbito Garcia's accomplishments and aspirations has influenced the success of many who strive for a future outside the traditional American standards. Bobbito's love for his Puerto Rican heritage and open arms for minorities and people alike has granted him an international respect that some can only dream of having. DJ Boobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love co-hosted the legendary Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show on WKCR , he is also known as a pro street baller, sneaker connoisseur, community activist, actor, a legendary rock steady crew member, DJ, designer and a friend to many. Many look to Bobbito for inspiration, including myself. You can catch DJ Bobbito Garcia spinning every first Monday of the month @ Camaradas El Barrio. Much respect and thanks brother! Thanks Camaradas El Bario aswell! Xen Good Looking out homie, Thank you!
-Through the past and present times of Bobbito,
what year do you remember the most... and why?
-You have managed to keep your relevance where
it’s most important, your community. While others
in your position could have easily moved on, you
stuck around. Why have you kept so close for
so long?
-I remember watching your nephews on the CNN
documentary, Latino in America. Can you identify
with your nephews, growing up as a Latino in NY?
-When you go to Puerto Rico, whats one thing about
New York that you bring with you over there and
vice versa?
-I understand your part of Project 2050. Can you tell
me a little about the company and it's direction?
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
peopleforprogression.com Interview w/ DJ Disco Wiz
Just recently I had the honor and privilege to sit down with the legendary DJ Disco Wiz. As a pioneer in Hip Hop and the first Latino DJ, his importance exceeds measurements for our generation of young minds. DJ Disco Wiz broke color boundaries and set blueprints in a game were the love of music was motivation. For many of the youth at the time Hip Hop was an outlet from the struggles of growing up in New York City. For Wiz the South Bronx was home and every day presented itself with a new obstacle. Although the darkness would have subdued most, Luis “DJ Disco Wiz” Cedeño overcame the hurdles and established life that now radiates success and enlightenment. A heavy influence on me and for many, Dj Disco Wiz exemplifies the success of Hip Hop and the reflection that life is only what you make it. It’s Just Begun!!!If you have not read his Book It’s Just Begun, I highly recommend you do so. You won’t be disappointed. Its one of those books you pick up and bring with you everywhere, until you finish it.
Below is the audio of the first section of our conversation. In a few days I will post the remaining of the convo...keep a look out! I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I did. Peace ya’ll!
Part 1.
Part 2.
Part 3.
Part 4.
For more info on DJ Disco Wiz and to purchase the Book It's Just Begun, please visit:
powerhousebooks.com
or
amazon.com
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
R.I.P. Guru
Gang Starr was such a big influence on me musically. I can't explain how much. Guru always stayed true to what he stood for, True Hip Hop. A true Legend in the game and wont be forgotten.
Crosley Revolution: Portable Record Player
The down side is that it only runs on batteries but, comes with a usb port to record to digital and has a dual headphone jack.....Nice!!! Coming soon. When its available you can purchase here:
Monday, April 19, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
“Our Park” A Documentary on Tokyo’s Nike Miyashita Park
Documenting the opposition from the homeless inhabitants of Tokyo’s Miyashita Park towards the unannounced purchase of the park by Nike.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
NIKE x HIFANA – Nike Music Shoe (Kick those funky beats)
The Japanese break beat music duo, HIFANA get busy with some sample rigged Nike Free Run+ running shoes. This is sick!!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Video: Full Crate & Mari- I Said
The visuals in this video are simple yet, go with the track so well. They found an amazing balance. Not to mention the track is crazy. This song and video is a follow up to Full Crate & Mari- She Was Fly:
Monday, April 12, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Video: Cypress Hill ft. Marc Anthony & Pitbull - Armada Latina (prod. Jim Jonsin)
I haven't heard Marc Anthony in a long time!! Welcome back! By the way, that's not Marc Anthony in the video but, its him singing. This is a great summer track. I can already hear this on the beach. Latinoooooos!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Greenpeace China: Staple Trees
“The more you staple, the more trees are chopped. Save office paper.” This Incredible work was done by the Advertising Agency, Firstell Communications, Shanghai, China.Click on the image for closer view.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Video: Aloe Blacc –I Need A Dolar
HBO's How To Make It In America is that show to watch right now and if you caught the intro, you heard this song. The artist you hear is Aloe Blacc. Aloe hails out of California via Panama. His attention is very well deserved and he is an amazing artist who has been doing his thing for awhile now. Do your research when you get a chance, you wont be disappointed.
For more info please visit: http://www.stonesthrow.com/aloeblacc
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Mixtape: The Roots - Dilla Jawns
This is.... so dope!!! ?uestlove dropped this a couple months ago for J Dilla's birthday. For what ever reason it didn't rotate as it was supposed to. I remember trying to download this awhile back but, I couldn't. In any event it was released again and here it is. Jump on it!!!1. Donuts (Outro)
2. Hot Shit (Im Back!)
3. World Full of Sadness
4. Upper Egypt
5. Stereolab
6. The Stars
7. Antiquity
8. She Said
9. Hall & Oates
10. Eve
11. Look Into Her Eyes1
2. Make Em NV
13. Oh! O!
14. Wicked Ways
The Roots - Dilla Jawns (Mixtape)
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Serge's Photo Journal: NBHRN NY CH: 30 Days for 30 Years (Effort to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoner, Carlos Alberto Torres)
30 Days for 30 Years was a 30 day interactive art installation that ran from March 4th to April 3rd in El Barrio, NYC. The Art installation was done to portray “The experience of Puerto Rican political prisoner, Carlos Alberto Torres”. Today April 4th marks the 30th year of Carlos Alberto’s incarceration.The NBHRN has recreated the isolation of prison. A different participant each day has volunteered to spend 12 hours in a makeshift prison cell, with only a notepad, pencil and book for comfort.
This project also took place simultaneously in four locations: Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Carlos Alberto Torres was arrested in 1980, accused of seditious conspiracy and sentenced to 78 years in federal prison.
The National Boricua Human Rights Network is an organization composed of Puerto Ricans in the US with 3 main concerns: (1) The decontamination of the island of Vieques to its people; (2) The release of the remaining Puerto Rican political prisoners; (3) An end to the continuing political repression and criminalization of the Puerto Rican community.
For more info please visit: www.boricuahumanrights.org
Pictures by Sergio Concepcion de Gracia: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sergedegracia
More pictures after the jump
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Video: Big K.R.I.T. - Children Of The World
Dude is speaking some realness and producing his own tracks. Repping Mississippi, Big K.R.I.T. is that dude. I cosign. Look out for him, he's definitely doing his thing.
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