Pod Play: Go To Sleep – Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco – Go To Sleep
Really diggin’ the song and the typography. Why Lupe get looked over man? He definitely started the trend again making music more lyrical.
Pepsi Refresh Project: VOTE Design By Choice
Design By Choice is a new organization that focuses on helping young designers identify a strong direction for their career by partnering them with industry professionals and organizing events to help polish their creative direction. Recently they have been accepted into the Pepsi Refresh Project, so support them by voting here.
Creative Device for Paralyzed Artists
We have all heard tales of paralyzed or partially paralyzed artists and creative minds who continue to produce provocative work with toes or limited physical capabilities as best as they can. The EyeWriter is a low-cost device which includes a DIY hardware and free software that allows artists to draw with their eyes. The EyeWriter has been created by GRL and the FAT Lab in collaboration with graffiti writer and ALS sufferer, Tempt One.
Please check out the inspiration video of Tempt One using the first prototype of The EyeWriter, and vote to celebrate the tenacity of the creative mind in face of adversity online at Pepsi Refresh after the jump.
Video: For The Love of The Game
The basketball court definitely was sanctuary. Out of all the times I got in trouble growing, somehow, on the basketball court I always seem to be doing something right. If not I could make up for it, I didn’t get yelled at. I started at my school’s in-house tournament, T.J.B.A. After that I was caught up, I didn’t want to leave the gym, I would go from one practice to the next. My mom would be calling my cell and I refused to pick up cause I wasn’t ready. Then watching the Dunkers Delight games at Wingate, even the pick up games. Those were the days man. The video was filmed and directed by Sid Ashford.
Pod Play: Red Cafe – Heart & Soul Of New York City
Brooklyn! WE DID IT… That’s how I feel when I hear a song like this from a Brooklyn artist. Jay was killing them with Empire State of Mind, and Red Cafe gives you Heart & Soul of New York City. Dunkers Delight in Wingate, what’s good? K1X added visuals to the Pete Rock produced song. Lyrics aside, I feel this way about anybody with a grind hard, keep grinding mentality coming out of Brooklyn. New York City, keep doing it!
No Tippin’ Pippen Hall of Fame
We’re Chicago Bulls fans over here, we had to make this announcement. August 13th, Scottie Pippen was inducted into the sacred NBA Hall of Fame. The former 5th round pick from Central Arkansas made a name for himself as one of the best small forwards of all time. While the teammate that will induct him usually got most of the attention on court and on foot, Pip was one of the all time greats at both with a decorated hardwood resume and one of the best signature Nike lines. On the court he brought home 6 Championships, 7 All Star Appearances, 8 All NBA Teams, 8 All NBA Defensive Teams, and 2 Gold Medals.
Japanese Artist Haroshi Recycles Old Skateboards
Haroshi goes through thousands of old broken skateboard decks for wood to use in creating his lifelike sculptures. Haroshi likes to give each piece “a soul.” Once he picks the material he stacks them on top of each other, cuts them down to size, shaves off the excess debris and paints them. As he is constructing it he puts a piece of the broken bearings in the center, the heart of his work. The final product is then coated with a glossy finish. Props to Mike Hersh for the ill find.
More photos of his work after the jump.
Perajok and Kanye West Present – G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape
Whatever You Want – Big Sean feat. Kanye West
Perajok and Kanye West present the new G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape, featuring overall 30 tracks by Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Common, Consequence, Push T, Mr. Hudson and others.
Source via: Highsnobiety
Common Projects Fall/Winter Shoes
Common Projects Fall/Winter 2010 Collection has been released. The new range is now available from Surrender. These right here, APPROVED!
Video: World Basketball Festival Day 1 x Jay-Z
On Friday Jay-Z put on electrifying performances at legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York, tipping off the inaugural World Basketball Festival.
Pod Play: J. Cole – Blow Up
Blow Up (Prod. J. Cole) – J. Cole
J. Cole has been killing every track he’s been on. Here’s a new track from Cole as he reflects on his career and how fast he is blowing up. Cole World’s release date was moved up to Septemeber.
Download J.Cole – Blow Up (Prod. J.Cole)
One Love Queens
Queens is here! I don’t know, but for some reason I could fuck with Queens, you noticed I didn’t put up Harlem and the Bronx. Soft spoken, but a loud voice – Queens makes some noise.
“Gigante” NYC | Os Gemeos x Futura
Os Gemeos and Futura wrapped up production on their “Giant Project” mural in New York City. The piece can be seen on the side of PS11 at 320 West 21st.
Dos Equis x Kaws
New York artist Kaws has collaborated with beer brand Dos Equis. The fit could not be any better, as the translation of Dos Equis is “two X,” coincides with the viral XX motif by Kaws. There will be two bottles, each designed by Kaws, one Lager bottle and one Amber bottle. The limited edition bottle will only be available in Mexico.
Photos of the bottle design by Kaws after the jump.
Starring Chelsea Clinton x Mark Mezvinsky
The graphic novel, A Wonderful Honeymoon, is a play on the USA’s most recent blockbuster union, Chelsea Clinton and Mark Mezvinsky. aleXsandro Palombo covers ’society’ through humorous illustration.
Ben Brough | A Million Charming Creatures
Full length video.
Straight Forward
Check out photography by Jermaine and Nell, whose eyes for detail create NYSF Photography.
Os Gemeos and Futura | “Giant Project” NYC
Os Gemeos and Futura have started working on their “Giant Project” in New York City, across the street from NYC’s PS1. The giant mural by the artists will soon be ready and here is their progress. Futura x Os Gemeos add international flags to the New York City scene.
Parra x Converse(RED)
As previewed the other day, Dutch artist Parra will be dropping some cherry bombs in a collab with Converse on a pair of “(Paint the Town)RED” Chuck Taylor Highs.
Cherries for a Good Cause x Converse
Dutch graphic artist Parra created a brief animation introducing his latest collaboration with Converse for their (Paint the Town) RED project. This collection will be available at Rockwell, Precinct 5 and Patta. Check out the video of cherries on the run, enjoy, and anticipate!
Chad Harris
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