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2009-11-08T12:52:00.001-10:00

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Time Magazine 10 Questions with Tracy Morgan

2009-10-19T22:29:00.001-10:00

John Coltrane/Supreme

2009-10-19T22:24:00.002-10:00

I said... Whattup?

2009-10-13T11:50:00.004-10:00

AM FOREVER. GM ROC RAIDA FORVER.

later.

Converse Presents Peanut Butter Wolf's 999

2009-08-30T20:56:00.004-10:00

This looks like it's going to go off!

These are badass. I needs me a pair!

More info: Stones Throw

Portrait

2009-08-19T01:46:00.005-10:00

Black & white film portrait of myself taken by the hombre Joseph A. The photograph turned out pretty sick, i think.

I respect this dude

2009-08-15T10:12:00.004-10:00

NO I.D. speaking on a few things.

Here are the other videos from this interview.

SOULWAX - Part Of The Weekend Never Dies

2009-07-24T02:48:00.002-10:00

This shit is face melting. Have a good weekend.

Video: 1 O.A.K. - Me & You

2009-07-14T11:50:00.000-10:00

1-O.A.K. - Me & You from Honor Roll on Vimeo.

Leilow and Swagger

2009-07-14T11:13:00.007-10:00

Heavy hitters Leilow and Swagger recently worked together on a impressive New Era cap for Swagger's 10th anniversary.
Available Friday July 24, 2009 at Swagger retail showrooms. These will hopefully make it's way to the Isle soon.

If you're out of Suntory, check out Jules' Hypebeast column for relaxing times.

Images via: Hypebeast

Waialua Soda

2009-07-10T09:26:00.004-10:00

Awesome bottle caps.

Zachery Boyd loves NY

2009-07-05T10:40:00.004-10:00

Photo: David Guttenfelder

Image via: The New York Times

Saint Alfred Summer 2009

2009-07-05T02:10:00.003-10:00

Image via: Saint Alfred

"...people was dancing and shit!"

2009-06-30T12:31:00.002-10:00

Here is the second funniest part of this years BET AWARDS. SKANK ROBBERS starring Shaneneh & Wanda!

Billie Jean (Home Demo - 1981) + J Rocc - Beat Junkie Radio: Michael Jackson We Love You

2009-06-30T08:32:00.015-10:00

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Home Demo - 1981)

This is amazing to hear a classic at it's vulnerable stages. It's hard to believe this iconic dance floor staple wasn't initially received well by Thiller producer, Quincy Jones. Would Thriller have been the best-selling album of all time without this single? Imagine if they stuck with the original song title, "Not My Lover."

J Rocc dropped this version at the Vans 3 Feet High Half Cab party last Thursday at 39 Hotel here in downtown Honolulu. Michael Jackson passed away that afternoon. My mellow, Compose, said it best that night saying how it was a sad day but we got the right dude to celebrate his music. Celebrate, we did.

The Funky President blending Michael Jackson's "You Rock My World" acapella over J Dilla's "Climax" instrumental. Then he dropped Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" acapella. Respect!

Dude!

J Rocc - Beat Junkie Radio: Michael Jackson We Love You (zshare)

Source: "Respect His Genius" by NOCTURNAL SOUND & TWITTER.COM/JROCC

Vans 3 Feet High Half Cab - Available now

2009-06-30T07:12:00.002-10:00

As many of you know, over the weekend Vans released the 3 Feet High Half Cab. The campaigns sophomore shoe is available now at KICKS/HI(HAWAII+GUAM), DQM(NEW YORK CITY), HUF(SAN FRANCISCO+LOS ANGELES) and SAINT ALFRED(CHICAGO).

Image via: KICKS/HI

Deep inside the Leilow vault

2009-06-29T23:06:00.000-10:00

LEILOW and MEDICOM at it again..

2009-06-23T09:44:00.004-10:00

Leilow teamed up with Medicom once again to work on another Bearbrick. The figure utilizes the same floral pattern from their first Bearbrick collaboration, but this time in black and white. It also features one of Leilow's most celebrated logo on the backside of the Bearbrick. This should be available at Leilow soon.

Images via: Hypebeast

KICKS/HI REEBOK REVERSE JAM ONLINE RELEASE

2009-06-14T08:45:00.006-10:00

30 pairs of KICKS/HI and Reebok's Reverse Jam shoe are available now in their online shop. The extremely limited online release is accompanied with a free special edition KICKS/HI "Natives Are Restless" t-shirt. visit www.kickshawaii.com for more info or visit http://kickshawaii.com/new/store/2008a/REVERSE-JAM.php to git git iiit.

KICKS/HI REVERSE JAM LOOKBOOK

2009-06-07T20:48:00.007-10:00

(Click on the image to view the full size.)

Photography & Direction: Chris Kam & Justin Cariaga. Thorax Model: Travis Fukumoto.

Releasing Saturday June 13, 2009.

"The KICKS/HI Reverse Jam shoes + KICKS/HI "Natives are Restless" t-shirts will also be available on Saturday, June 13 2009, at KICKS/HI Guam and Saint Alfred with limited release to select boutique partners later this summer." -CK of KICKS/HI

Kanye West - Paranoid feat. Mr. Hudson (Video)

2009-06-03T09:36:00.005-10:00

Waaay better than the leaked "Pre-rough cut" version that Nabil (the director of this video) mentioned on Mtv. Rihanna still in there, looking horror flick hot.

Major Lazer - Zumbie feat. Andy Milonakis

2009-05-29T02:10:00.002-10:00

Andy Milonakis pon di riddim.

Happy Birthday Stussy Honolulu

2009-05-23T09:56:00.002-10:00

Shout to Jules & the Honolulu tribe!

BEST I EVER HAD

2009-05-23T08:41:00.010-10:00

As a frequent eater of food, I appreciate those that can show me the way to a good meal. My dear friends Leslie & Justin are people who also practice the phenomenon of food eating. Leslie's recent project, MMMFOODBLOG (a diary of her eating adventures) is something i've been meaning to blast for some time. Whether it be New York City or Honolulu, the food they eat looks mmm!

I've also been meaning to tell you guys about Petals & Beans (on the ground level of the Hokua Tower). Well, more so, spotlight my favorite drink in the world they have there. I don't think anyone knows the name for this drink except for my ace, Ray, who one day insisted I try it. He described it as a root-beer float. I like to think of it as a root-beer frap. Whatever it is called, you should try it, and drink it everyday this Summer.

Sprinkles, baby!

Images via: MMMFOODBLOG

Matt Chaffin

2009-05-18T12:13:00.002-10:00

Matt Chaffin doing what he does.

A CLOSER LOOK: Vans 3 Feet High Half Cab

2009-05-15T14:49:00.005-10:00

KICKS/HI

HUF

DAVE'S QUALITY MEAT

Image Via: HighSnobiety

Vans 3 Feet High Half Cab

2009-05-11T03:16:00.004-10:00

YES! Get excited. Below are the first press images i've seen for the latest 3 Feet High campaign by Vans along with KICKS/HI, DQM & HUF. The iconic Half Cab shoe is the spotlight of this program. I have to say that each party has hit a bull's eye. They will be available this June at the three establishments.

Image Via: Hypebeast Via Sneaker Freaker

ABINGTON SPRING 2009 COLLECTION @ KICKS/HI

2009-05-06T18:30:00.009-10:00

Timberland Abington has touched down in the H! Owww!

Check my newsletter flavor. CK Whattup!

B-Ware Ad

2009-05-04T11:09:00.015-10:00

The homey Aaron from honozooloo recently shot this ad campaign for surf/skate/street lifestyle force, B-Ware. Cool flick. In the photo below, it seems as if they are declaring Summer. D.O.R.K. glasses. Chicks. Booze. Haleiwa. Boats. Chicks. Also, Jimmy Browski is getting his pac man in. FUCK IT!

Image via: Bwareville.com

Olde Ivory S/S 09

2009-05-01T09:23:00.005-10:00

The shit speaks for itself. These pieces are all available in their online store.

image via: Olde Ivory

Dom Kennedy - FutureStreets/DrugSounds

2009-04-29T03:02:00.004-10:00

I am pretty stoked on this west coast shit here. Leimert, what's cool?!

Download: DOM KENNEDY - FutureStreets/DrugSounds (Album)

The Jules

2009-04-25T21:12:00.004-10:00

Stussy frames designed by my homie, the illustrious Jules Gayton.

Check out all the styles on his new Hypebeast blog.

img via: Jules Gayton's Hypebeast blog.

Kanye West - Amazin' feat. Young Jeezy (Video)

2009-04-23T16:52:00.004-10:00

Amazing from kwest on Vimeo.

LEILOW S/S 2009

2009-04-19T13:05:00.004-10:00

If you haven't already, check it out here http://www.leilow.com.

Image via: Jules Gayton's nimnim blog

Rest In Peace Shawn Mortensen

2009-04-17T22:58:00.004-10:00

visit http://www.shawnmortensen.org/

Image via: The Arab Parrot

Lindsay Lohan's eHarmony Profile

2009-04-15T10:23:00.002-10:00

Lindsay Lohan's eHarmony Profile from Lindsay Lohan

via: Funny or Die

VROOM VROOM!

2009-04-13T21:53:00.006-10:00

New Tuesday jump!

IDEA FREESTYLE CUTS ON THE VESTAX VCI 300

2009-04-13T03:17:00.002-10:00

The footage below features the homie, Bronson. Scratch enthusiast worldwide know him by his handle, IDEA. He gets loose on the cut with the Vestax VCI 300. I haven't chopped it up with the homie in a sec but it's good to know those scratches he got are more raw than ever.

Do you like fish sticks?

2009-04-11T19:29:00.001-10:00

That will get old by the weeks end.

Whattup?

2009-04-06T03:02:00.007-10:00

I should have never left nyc.

Mana - Mood Swings

2009-02-23T22:54:00.003-10:00

Here is a video put together by my mellow, Mana from Montreal. He is performing a track of his called Mood Swings. My last post and this post is making want a Vestax Controller One.

...Also check out this sick video of Mana throwing craze on the Vestax Controller One, again. This video was put together for the Nuit Blanche Festival.

Fretless Fader Midi Prototype with Vestax Controller One

2009-02-23T22:46:00.003-10:00

WTF! A refreshing day for the scratch community. John Beez, you're a mad scientist.

"This is the first public view of the Fretless Fader system I designed for use with the Controller One (posted February 22, 2009). With this you can cut and change notes through 2 octaves without taking your hands away from the vinyl and fader. Big thanks to Gizmo at skratchworx.com for the feature! Stay tuned for an in depth look in the next vid.

Check out my band - Blount Harvey
http://www.myspace.com/blountharvey" -John Beez

Hustler Watch: Drake (Eighty81 interview)

2009-02-23T22:34:00.003-10:00

Drizzy talks to Eighty81 for their Hustler Watch series. Side note, shout to Ransom! Their build-out looks super nice.

Original Fake & Medicom “Companion” Bearbrick

2009-02-20T14:20:00.002-10:00

"One of the most exciting releases of the Original Fake Spring/Summer 2009 collection has been announced today - the Companion Bearbrick. The infamous character by Kaws makes it onto the Bearbrick. Look out for a release later this month in three sizes - 100%, 400% and 1000%."

Image and words: HighSnobiety

Drake: So Far Gone (An October's Very Own Presentation)(Copped and Screwed)

2009-02-20T13:43:00.005-10:00

DJ Mr. Rogers gave Drake's latest offering, So Far Gone, a cup of lean. Click on the link below to download. Enjoy!

Drake: So Far Gone (An October's Very Own Presentation)(Chopped and Screwed)(Zshare)

...Also check out this track Drake put out a couple of days ago entitled Congratulations. Click on the link below to download.

Drake - Congratulations (Zshare)

Peter Bjorn & John - Just the Past

2009-02-20T13:06:00.003-10:00

Peter Bjorn & John performing a new song entitled Just The Past off of their new album Living Thing. The album is set to be released this March. The performance sorta sounds almost like a studio recording, but these dudes are just nice like that.

Original Jams by Converse Skidgrip Limited Edition

2009-02-16T20:05:00.004-10:00

This limited release of the Original Jams by Converse has hit KICKS/HI. There are only 200 pairs available worldwide. THIS SATURDAY 02.21.09.

Image and more info at: KICKS/HI

The Virgins - Teen Lovers (Video)

2009-02-16T01:06:00.002-10:00

The Return of aNYthing

2009-02-15T11:18:00.008-10:00

That is right! Sperms and the Don are back on board with the brand, aNYthing. Dante Ross recently chopped it up with these guys to discuss aNYthing's resurrection, downtown culture, and future endeavours (I'm curious to see how A-Ron's show "Off-Bowery" on the Playboy Channel turns out). Read the article over here The Resurrection: A NEW YORK THING.

NY's finest. Photo by Stephen Wordie.

Also, check out the NY GLOB where they flip it and ask Dante a few questions. Check it out here Those aNYthing Cats Chill at Dante’s Crib ‘n Conversate ‘Bout the Future.

That Grammy is crazy but that hallway of records is impressive.

Drake: So Far Gone (An October's Very Own Presentation)

2009-02-13T08:46:00.004-10:00

Click to download: Drake: So Far Gone (An October's Very Own Presentation)(Zshare)

The Mega Team - 1992 DMC World

2009-02-13T03:51:00.005-10:00

I came across this incredible footage while browsing the Turntablist Network. This is The Mega Team from the Phillipines' showcase set at the 1992 DMC World finals. Truly an extraordinary exhibition. From the moment right after Red Alert introduces the crew and one of them starts banging on that Emax Sampler, I knew it wasn't a standard six minute DMC routine. The routine to me sounded like a 90's precursor of the Scratch Perverts fused with Gir Talk.

Here is the routine from the other filipino team that won the world title that year, team USA!

The Dream Team/Rock Steady Dj's (Apollo, Mix Master Mike & Q Bert)

Gallery 1950 Stadium Jacket

2009-02-11T23:27:00.008-10:00

This hooded stadium jacket is apart of Gallery 1950's Spring 2009 collection. The white sleeves kill. The lining on the hood reminds me of this Ralph Lauren Purple Label handkerchief I owned once upon a time.

image via: Slamxhype

Phenomenon Demin Jacket

2009-02-11T22:11:00.010-10:00

This is my favorite piece from Phenomenon's Spring 2009 collection. Two of the jackets feature a unique denim wash as well as multi-colored cuffs, shoulders and collar. The third jacket has the same body minus the multi-colored accents and wash treatment. Up and down, it is a good fucking look. Available now at Choiceisyours.jp

Green Lantern & Jadakiss: Kiss My Ass (The Champ Is Here 2)

2009-02-11T17:55:00.005-10:00

"Ahaaaaaaaaaaaaa..."

"Every verse deserves a pull back..."

Click to download: Green Lantern & Jadakiss: Kiss My Ass (The Champ Is Here 2)(Sharebee)

Edgar Mueller maitrise la perspective

2009-02-11T16:01:00.005-10:00

images via: kanyeuniversecity.com

Stones Throw Cut & Sew

2009-02-11T13:09:00.013-10:00

Hoodies? Good! Crewnecks? Goooood! More quality material from the best label around, Stones Throw. Their introductory pieces in the cut and sew game are pretty imposing. They were produced in Canada where they run this fleece shit! Each piece is outfitted with the classic Stones Throw insignia. These black and heather grey garments are limited to 120 pieces for each color and style.

Available here: Stones Throw Hoodies & Crew Neck Sweatshirts

images via: Stones Throw

BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 from T-Mobile

2009-02-11T08:12:00.006-10:00

AVAILABLE NOW!!!

image via: T-Mobile

NIKE DUNK HI CORALINE

2009-02-10T23:04:00.007-10:00

A limited edition of the Nike Dunk Hi Coraline has been hitting tier boutiques worldwide. 15 special pairs have been outfitted with a stained hardwood box, velour lining and 3-D graphics from the movie that pops up when opened. It also comes with a metal key with a numbered hang tag attached to it. Check out the one St. Alfred recieved; 1/15!

We received one at KICKS/HI as well. 7/15. Dusty camera phone lens shit, bwooy!

Concepts and Red Wing 875 Boot

2009-02-10T22:20:00.008-10:00

Okay I am officially a fan of Concepts collaborations. Most of you have already seen their work with New Era, Canada Goose and Timberland. This time around the Bostonian storefront has teamed up with the timeless workman's boot manufacturer, Red Wing. This will be releasing soon at Concepts, Alife, HUF, St. Alfred and KICKS/HI.

By the way, how badass is this box?

images via: HighSnobiety

D-Nice presents True Hip-Hop Stories: Buckshot

2009-02-10T18:24:00.004-10:00

"The mind tricks the body/the body thinks the minds crazy..."

True Hip-Hop Stories: Buckshot (of Black Moon) from D-Nice on Vimeo.

"In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Buckshot (of Black Moon) discusses the writing of the Black Moon recording “How Many Emcees” and state of hip-hop today." - D-Nice from www.d-nice.com

SSSOLUTION! presents: Sugar. Water. Purple. Tape.

2009-02-10T00:36:00.003-10:00

Hello new world! I'm not to sure what this blog will ultimately be about. In the mean time, enjoy this offering I have for you and yours -- a mix!

Sugar. Water. Purple. Tape. is available for free download right now. Click on the banner below.

SSSOLUTION! presents: Sugar. Water. Purple. Tape. (Sharebee)