DMV's own gospel artist Jayo, ain't going anywhere!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Bape London 2012 Olympics Collection
Bape shows the world their new summer collection dedicated to the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Yung Chris - Premium Selections
Take minute to download this recently released mixtape by APM's Yung Chris. Follow him @APM_Yung and follow @allpowermoves. The mixtape can be streamed below and download here or at Datpiff. My opinion: Great mixtape! Great instrumentals along with some nice vocals. Would love to here more from Yung Chris.
Rick Ross - Diced Pineapples
A newly released track that will appear on God Forgives, I Don't. Tuesday July 31st.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Lux Vie Deluxe
My Opinion: This brand has a very good and idea and has started off with some nice, subtle, simple designs to build on. These guys clearly has a strong plan before they started this brand. Most people simply figure that they have the idea on how to start and maintain a clothing brand. I'm definitely looking forward to more designs and I really want to work with these guys.
Twitter: twitter.com/luxviedeluxe
Facebook: facebook.com/luxviedeluxe
Tumblr: luxviedeluxe.tumblr.com
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
adidas RGIII : What Light Does
The new face of the Redskins has a new, interesting commercial for the adizero 5 star.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
E.L.P.J
Above is a promo video to mixtape of an MC who goes by the name E.L.P.J. I really like the video and what it stands for.
Here is a link to his first mixtape that is pretty dope: http://elpj.bandcamp.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AswadFahd
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/EricPowellAKAELPJ?feature=mhee
Thursday, July 12, 2012
2 Hype Mike - Turnt Up [In Studio Performance]
My man 2 Hype Mike got in the studio today and went to work...
kickrockz.net
houseofparadise.us
Follow on Twitter @2HypeMikee
Follow on Instagram @2HypeMike
Sir Michael Rocks - Now You Do
Sir Michael Rocks, the fairly new member of Curren$y's Jets International Recordings, and member of the Cool Kids will release his debut album August 2 , 2012. The song above is the intro to his album. His track list is below.
1. Now You Do (prod. Flosstradamus)
2. GED f. Tris J (prod. J. Hill)
3. They Hate It (prod. Papi Beats)
4. Take It To The Floor (prod. Papi Beats)
5. Reservations (prod. Cardo)
6. NWO (prod. Flosstradamus)
7. Great f. Casey Veggies & Mac Miller (prod. Cardo)
8. Good Sushi (prod. Chuck Inglish)
9. In The Loop (prod. Polyester)
10. The Best f. Tris J & Shorty K (prod. Mano)
11. Connect f. Mano (prod. Cardo)
12. Can’t Hide It f. Rockie Fresh (prod. J. Hill & iamLpeezy)
13. If It Ain’t Foreign (prod. Tye Hill)
14. You Know What (prod. Hit-Boy)
15. The Clique f. Casey Veggies & Tris J (prod. The Freshman)
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
UxU x London Zhiloh
Unique and Uncontemporary have come together with London Zhiloh once again but for a collab this time! The photo above pictures London wearing the collaboration tee dropping this Friday at uxudmv.com for $29.99. Follow UxU on instagram @uxudmv and London Zhiloh @londonzhiloh (Twitter: @therealzhiloh).
There is also a link to uxudmv.com pictured in the left sidebar.
Shy Glizzy ft. Papi Trinalana (Prod. by J5)
Follow @ShyGlizzy || @Papi__Trinalana || @Jonny5HitMyWeed
Chad Wilkerson Photography
A local photographer hit me up with some pretty nice work!
He's looking for more, gigs, work, etc. hit him up below.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChadWilkersonPhotography
Tumblr: http://1800brolic.tumblr.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadeezy
My favorites of his shots are below
He's looking for more, gigs, work, etc. hit him up below.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChadWilkersonPhotography
Tumblr: http://1800brolic.tumblr.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadeezy
My favorites of his shots are below
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Kraink City O-Dot: The Cook Up
Birds-Izzy Vegetvble$ (Prod. by High Class Filth)
Follow Izzy Vegetvble$: @Vegetvbles
Follow High Class Filth: @jesuswearsnikes
High Class Filth Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/jesuswearsnikes
AG - Get 'Em Girls Remix
Subscribe on Youtube: YoungProdigy0350
Hit him on twitter/instagram: @agarhymegenius
Swavor Clothing Q & A
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| @KeaMaAyoki / Concrete Jungle |
A: Well to be frank I didn't come up with the name. A fellow co-Founder, D Rapheal Yates did. It was catchy, swift, and has multiple pronunciations. It spinned of an acronym; Shek's Wealthy Arrogant Victorious Original Retail. So at that point I was like yea, sure that will work. We just kept it that way and kept the ball rolling.
2. Tell me a little about the design philosophy behind Swavor.
A: Well alot of times philosophies get complex. You will hear things like 'style for the area' or 'style that is for the DMV' Then people will run off and take things from Cali and try and DMV-ify it. We use what is going on in the world. Every culture, every art painting, ancient civilization etc. sparks our imagination. Culture is something that doesnt die or waver. We want you to feel like each piece you buy from us is a piece of world culture or art that you would want to put in a picture frame. Streetwear brand trends switch by the season and certain things arent cool for long. or philosophy is to still stay within trends but evolve them to a point where you can wake up in 5 years and still want to wear that. So its not just a tee shirt.
3. Shek Tarawallie...who are you, where are you from and what started Swavor clothing?
A: American born, British educated designer. A full-time college student, Co-Founder and active CEO at Swavor. The way Swavor started is a bit blurry. D sparked the idea for everything to jump start. In our very humble start I put down $191 and printed off 24 tees. The rest has been like fast forwarding something on VHS. Just so quick and so fulfilling to have a presence on the scene is surreal.
4. Who helps you out with Swavor/ who works for you, and what is your relationship with the people who work with you?
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| @KeaMaAyoki / Concrete Jungle |
5. It seems difficult to find quality local designs around here, and a lot of competition. How do you produce your clothing, what do you think is your competitive edge, and what do you think about the local industry?
A: We have suppliers that range from T-shirts to Silk scarves. Mostly domestic. We aren't talking just printed in the USA, we mean from scratch. I dont think it is an edge persay, but rather just understanding that we cant get cornered with a hipster movement or a fad. Just keep it moving. When we put something up for sale we already have 15 ideas ahead. Well of course in the area there are dope brands. Formal Eye, Billions of currency and of course the legendary Durkl. I like those guys. Alot of brands have terrible quality though.Their tags fall off, their pocket tees become unstitched, their tees shrink. Its tragic sometimes. But if you are in it for the money, get your money. I'd rather you sell tees than sell drugs to little kids.
6. While starting this brand, what were some obstacles you faced and if you could go back in time, what would you change about Swavor clothing?
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| @KeaMaAyoki / Concrete Jungle |
7. What were your initial goals, and have they changed thus far? Also, what would you dream Swavor Clothing to be like?
A: My initial goal was to make a profit. Buy something for one dollar and sell it for two then walk around and call myself a businessman. But the more I fell in love with the brand, the more I became in depth with designing, i realized that there is so much more. To survive in fashion I believe you have to set your standard and stay firm! No matter what. It is the product over the money anyday. That is something that comes with time I believe. Now I want Swavor to be the biggest brand ever. I have been offered thousands and thousands of dollars for my company now and I turn it down each and every time. I want my brand to be a staple for excellence. I dont just want local success. I would rather be the brand to come out of the DMV, then to be a DMV brand.
8. What makes Swavor Clothing different from other brands, and what makes Swavor similar?
A: The team we have is so close knit. I think that where some people see it as a weakness, it has become our strength. It is very easy to flourish if everything is close knit. Loyalty is not as big of an issue. As for design-wise, we make clothes that we would want to wear. It just so happens thousands of people agree. Our quality is outstanding. Each design is limited. We have excellent customer service via email. We take care of our customers with coupons,stickers, and events. In fact when the website
First launched on Karmaloop I wrote letter to each and every person that ordered something. Because I knew the connection that it would start. The customer is just as important as our staff. Without them it doesn't work and that is something that alot of independent brands never understand.
9. What brands do you look up to and why?
A: I am a fashion historian. So my influences are more of the Cristobal Balenciaga's and the Christian Dior's. But brand or designer I should say I admire the most is Tom Ford. He is my absolute hero. I dont make anything couture yet, but those guys are who I look up too. Their ad campaigns and their marketing are just so perfect! It is the best part of fashion to me. Streetwear wise of course your Stussy's , your Supremes, Durkl. There are alot of brands that are just too dope not to love. But with streetwear it gets repetitive. Everybody makes tanks, everybody makes pocket tees. The higher up you go on the fashion ladder the more you see 'real' talent. To create. To diversify.
10. Any advice to people looking to start a company? No matter what industry they may be in.
A: just be yourself. Do what you are proud of. Don't listen to the sideline people, listen to the legenda or the
People in the game. Everyone can say do it this way... but if they could they would do it themselves
11. What's next for Swavor Clothing?
A: I dont like to jinx but I am sure You guys will be an outlet when it is announced.
Shek also gave us a sneak peek of their silk scarf dropping soon!
My opinion: Quality designs with a lot of time & money put in for an overall great product. I will be making numerous purchases soon, I hope you will too!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Unique and Uncontemporary
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| @londonzhiloh/@therealzhiloh |
History
"Our story began in 2009 with two graffiti artists dreaming of the opportunity to expand their art past street walls. They wanted an outlet to help express their individuality. The best way to accomplish this was by creating a street-wear clothing line. Since then, UxU has branched off into other sub-projects within its initial plan. We see ourselves as artists. All of our projects scream the motto: Be Yourself, Be Different. Our designs are from all kinds of inspiration in an effort to set ourselves apart from the crowd.
We are more than a brand…We are a movement. UxU promotes authentic ideas and leader potential in a world full of followers. We strongly encourage thinking for yourself and simply doing YOU from beginning to end. There are those in this creative world that are afraid to show who they really are and worry that they may not be accepted in the mainstream. We are not of that group. We knock the haters and set trends, not follow them. We are our own craze and we set our own standards. We color outside the lines of life. Through our apparel, we show love and respect to the arts and connect with other artists pursuing the same endeavors. UxU strives to cater to what fans want and envision in order to strengthen our movement. "
We are more than a brand…We are a movement. UxU promotes authentic ideas and leader potential in a world full of followers. We strongly encourage thinking for yourself and simply doing YOU from beginning to end. There are those in this creative world that are afraid to show who they really are and worry that they may not be accepted in the mainstream. We are not of that group. We knock the haters and set trends, not follow them. We are our own craze and we set our own standards. We color outside the lines of life. Through our apparel, we show love and respect to the arts and connect with other artists pursuing the same endeavors. UxU strives to cater to what fans want and envision in order to strengthen our movement. "
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| @housofyaya |
Future Plans
We are currently getting our Fall release ready for launch. We are also working on various Limited Edition products that will be a regular occurrence for our diehard fans to have a piece of apparel only a very limited amount of people will be able to get there hands on. These pieces will collectables. We have video projects in the works as well as more events so we can party and connect with our fans which is our favorite part of what we do.
My Opinion
I feel like this brand looks at itself and its followers as a family of unique and uncontemporary people. This family is full of people that support each other's ideas, individuality, and different ways of expressing themselves. The use of different colors, logos, and patterns is what definitely separates this brand from others. They also do a great job of marketing their product to the world by taking advantage of social networking and using beautiful models to their advantage.
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| @misscubana_426 |
Being yourself is what drives this brand. Individual thinking is encouraged, mainstream accpetance is ignored, and anyone is free to express themselves how to choose no matter what seems acceptable in today's society. This is not only a brand, but a movement, a movement full of potential to be one of the greatest. I strongly encourage you to support this brand by purchasing at unu.bigcartel.com, following @uxudmv, and checking out the site at uxudmv.com. I would love to work with this brand, and I stand behind them, and their movement.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The Lux Brands x Formal Eye 20% off
Hey wassup everyone. Jalen here, im one of the newest authors at thetrueamazing.com. I'm proud to be apart of the team, and you guys could expect more dope posts to come in the near future! This holiday season both The Lux Brands & Formal Eye are having their 25% off all items, on the upcoming dates, be sure to check both sites out!
DunkXChange DC 2012
We came out, had a great time, saw alot of great brands.
Top Shelf Premium Vintage: topshelfpremium.com; IG: topshelfpremiumvintage
Fly Kickz Customs: www.iamflykickz.com; iamflykickz@gmail
Fly-ish: www.Fly-ish.com; @flyishworld
Lost Credit: @lostcredit
F.L.E.X Clothing: flexforever.com; flexclothing.blogspot.com; @flexclothing
www.iamflykickz.com
iamflykickz@gmail.com
@flykickz
@lostcredit
Fat Trel was in the building too!
Video below
Jayo - Teleo Mixtape
My man worked really hard on this mixtape; countless hours in the studio, and days of writing just so you all could hear good music. Click here to download, and enjoy.
