Reebok’s lastest omni pump release takes inspiration from The movies ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and ‘2001: A space odyssey’. Both Stanley Kubrick films are well represented with the military styled, and a patent leather-space aged sneakers. You can cop both pairs from Gettry in Japan.
Boston’s premier sneaker spot, Bodega, teams up with New England bicycle company Independent Fab, and Baily works to produce a limited edition pack not seen before. The collab consists of three bikes ( a fixie, drop down cruiser and a swing back crusier), three different messenger bags and a series of T-shirts to match. There are only 15 of each bike to cop, so best check the video above to pick your favourite!!
Our homies over at Well Dressed Vandals, have produced two very special limited edition Tees, to celebrate the 4th anniversary of J Dilla’s passing. The anniversary tees were for sale at the recent gigs in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland (NZ), which were promoted by The Main Ingredients and Well Dressed Vandals. If you missed out on copping your fresh WDV tee, you can get yours online now here!! Big ups to the WDV crew for yet again making another classic shirt!
Mays Lane, one of Sydney’s infamous outdoor galleries, presents a collaboration between two of Australia’s best young artists. Kid Zoom, hailing from Perth, recently returned from New York where is work was exhibited very successfully by Ron English. Local Sydney Artist Beastman, presents his artwork of a parallel world of scaly skinned, bold outlined, beast-like characters.
Opening night is Friday 19th February, 6-8pm @ Mays lane. And, it’s free! So make sure you get down.
Benny Gold hits the nail on the head again with his second custom designed track aka fixed gear bicycle frame. Working for UK based company Mash, Italian bike manufacturers Cinelli will have these frames ready for Autumn. Word on the interweb seems that they will once again be a limited run, and possibly only available in smaller sizes.
To commemorate the 4th anniversary of the passing of Legen, wait for it, dary producer, J Dilla aka James Dewitt Yancey, The Main Ingredients in collaboration with Well Dressed Vandals, are presenting a series of events around Australia and in NZ.
The spiel for the Sydney show is below, and kicks off tomorrow night!!!
“Jay Dee / J Dilla born James D. Yancey, was one of the few artists whose records were bought on sight, played until digested and then discussed among fans and critics. He kept Hip Hop relevant long after many of its greatest heroes had left it for dead, at least creatively and is often described as “your favourite producers favourite producer”. There are many talented beat makers and producers, but there will only be one J Dilla.
To commemorate the 4th anniversary of his untimely death and what would have been his 36th birthday ‘The Main Ingredients’ family celebrates the music of J Dilla with some of Sydneys finest DJ’s, headlined by DJ Houseshoes – Detroit’s hip hop ambassador to the world, paying homage to the man who shaped a new sound for Hip Hop that inspired beat smiths, MCs and music lovers around the globe
***All performers will be performing for free with proceeds of the night going directly to Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of J Dilla*** “
STRICTLY LIMITED CAPACITY!! BE THERE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!!
‘The Genius Of J Dilla’
Feat. DJ Houseshoes (Detroit)
Dizz1 (Live set)
Huwston
Ology
D*Phy
Ruby Rabbit, 229 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
10pm until late
$15 entry
Los Angeles based outfits Stussy and Stones Throw Records have put together a special tribute for the 4th anniversary of J Dilla aka James Dewitt Yancey’s passing. The print has been taken from Raph Rashid’s 2005 book, “The Beat: Hip-Hop Home Studios”. Both a black, and white version will be available on February 13th, from all Stussy Chapter stores.
You heard right. Talib Kweli and Jean Grae will be touring down under this year. Still waiting on ticket info for most cities, but the dates are as followed.
Talib Kweli/Jean Grae 2010 Australian Tour
Sydney – The Forum, Fri April 9
Perth – Villa, Thurs April 15
Adelaide – HQ, Fri April 16
Melbourne – The Espy, Sat April 17
For those not in the know, the ‘Sure Store’ has taken over the old Provider location @ manchester lane in Melbourne’s CBD. The product available is fairly similar, with a fantastic friendly vibe to the place. Hit them up!
These little beauties were thought to have been extinct a few months ago, but the Nike gods have brought them back to life and distributed them amongst us mere mortals. Available now from Korean sneaker boutique Kasina, which leads me to believe an asian market release, and therefore the almost definite possibility of a release here down under.
