Happy New Year, Bitches!!!

...Photos coming soon.

The Regnarded Sounds of Stephen McBean

...Coming Soon.

Acapulco Gold's 'High Flying Fashion'

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Recently New York City's own Acapulco Gold was featured in New York Times. They teamed up with the one and only Ari Marcoupolis for a sick, high fashion photo shoot in Paris. The shoot featured skaters Luidgi Gaydu and Martin Keller and an anonymous female model, there is also a video that accompanies the 4 page spread, entitled 'haute wheels.' You can check out the video here. This was seriously, the best idea AG could have had and it turned out beautiful.

In other Acapulco Gold news, they've just recently teamed up with Brooklyn's Vinnie Styles for this exclusive t-shirt collaboration. These shirts are available in black, white and navy blue and are available at Vinnie Styles in BK.

Also they have collaborated with photographer janette Beckman to produce 2 tee shirts for their holiday line, which I might add is pretty fuckin' extensive. A lot of their newest line pays tribute to rap's greatest MC's such as Big Daddy Kane and Slick Rick, the ruler. My favorite thing from AG's new line is a skate deck with a provocative image of Big Daddy Kane and 2 naked girls on it and the word 'RAW' scripted across. It's super dope. The line also includes some new New Era's, winter varsity jackets, hoodies and some the High Post 14oz. denim from NYC's denim factory Post O' Alls. Acapulco Gold is very official, if you weren't aware. So peep the steez, geeks.

Check out their new site, AG is "tough as shit": http://acapulcogoldny.com/

Download their mixtape: 'K-I-double-L-E-R-S, That's the Reason for My Success...

http://www.acapulcogoldny.com/music/01K-I-DOUBLE-L-E-R-SThats_the_reason_for_my_success.mp3

VICE Photo Book

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We all know and love the folks over at VICE for many, many reasons. Well, here's one more: their new Photo Book! Featuring photography from the likes of Terry Richardson, Ryan McGinley, Richard Kern, Dash Snow, Enrique Metinides, Jerry Hsu, Patrick O'Dell and many others. VICE is known and praised worldwide for their no holds barred approach to everything they involve themselves with by intellectuals, freaks, and weirdos alike. Perfect for coffee tables, especially if you want to impress people and make them think you're more cultured than you are, or if you genuinely dig sick photography. Either way, who's gonna know, right?

Off The Fucking Wall!

These new Vans Era's coming out in April are so silly, I want to slapbox with Jesus and lick shots at Joseph...dumbfresh.

Random, Punk 7'' - The Lurkers

Freeload it:

The Lurkers - PILLS / I Don't Need to Tell Her 7'' (1978)

01 'PILLS

http://www.zshare.net/audio/573585368d5105/

02 'I Don't Need to Tell Her

http://www.zshare.net/audio/5735818bb30248/

Wu-Tang Clan: The Tainting of a Legend

Wu-Tang Clan's new album came out today and everyone seems to have a lot of different feelings towards it. If you know me, you know how much I live and breath Wu-Tang, but recently I can't help but feeling like sad and angry about this new project. I've been waiting in anticipation for the past 9 or so months for this album and then about a month ago comes this wave of bad press surrounding the Clan. It kinda sucks, to be honest. RZA apparently took the whole project into his own hands, wouldn't let any other producers in, The Neptunes, Kanye West are among the many producers who were drooling to work with them. Ghostface Killah is quoted saying "I feel the new Wu-Tang album is bullshit, it's real bullshit." Raekwon has been super vocal in expressing his opinion in the matter and apparently plans to get together and record a whole new album, entitled Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang without the RZA's hand. Again, all of this makes me very sad. To get more in depth, here's what else the Chef had to say on the matter:

(Monday, 10 December 2007) With Wu-Tang’s fifth studio album 8 Diagrams hitting stores tomorrow (Dec. 11), Raekwon spoke to MTV about his plans to record a new Clan album without RZA called Shaolin vs. the Wu-Tang. Rae has been very vocal in the last month about his discontent with the musical direction in which RZA took the new Wu album, claiming the other members didn’t have enough input. When asked about his plans for a RZA-less Wu album, Raekwon had this to say:

“That’s how I feel right now…It’s coming and it’s gonna be a lesson learned. That’s a lesson to bust the Abbott’s ass and let him know what we do. At the end of the day, if nobody don’t do nothing, Chef’s gonna show and prove. You [can only] hold in but so much, my dude.”

He continued:

“You dealing with a whole crew collectively, and [our] collective thoughts…You gotta keep that a part of the protocol. That wasn’t a part of the protocol — we still try to give this man as much props as he deserves, ’cause he did so much. It’s like listening to [Michael] Jordan, saying, ‘Follow my hand.’ But at the same time, Jordan ain’t been around for a while. So now it’s gotta be about the team. Ain’t no I’s in team. When Jordan’s head gets too big, you gotta tell Jordan that’s what it ain’t about. It’s team.”

This really sucks to hear them talk like this, I hope you get it together fellas for our sake and yours. Long live the Killa Bees and peace to the Gods and the Earths.

Some '93 nostalgia...

THE GRADUATE (Songs by Simon & Garfunkel)

In light of my current generosity, here is one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time. Let's consider this one of the first 'mixtapes' if you will. True, there have been many movie soundtracks with really awesome tunes, but this in addition to the movie was somewhat of a package. The reason I call it a 'mixtape' is because most of these songs were out on Simon & G-funk records already, but they used their know-how in compiling this mix of their already hit songs (not in greatest hits manner) for the backdrop of this remarkably classic fucking film. I dunno about you jerks, but older, more mature women who are aggressive as Bon Jovi's relentless album making, are very attractive to me. Aside from our girl Marilyn in her hundreds of films, Anne Bancroft pretty much takes the cake in this film as Mrs. Robinson. The daughter was pretty hot, but the mom oozed way more sex appeal and knew what to do with it, even though Dustin Hoffman didn't. If you don't already know, re-evaluate your shit/life, but here it is for you. GO buy the movie without a doubt or at least rent it...and maybe don't wear a bra next time, not you, her...I don't even know her name, what is it? Lanolin?







Freeload it:

http://rapidshare.com/files/70566087/044.rar

Buy it:

http://www.amazon.com/Graduate-1967-Film-Dave-Grusin/dp/B0000024PC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1197359876&sr=1-1

Here goes Rhymin' Simon

It's no secret that Paul Simon is one of my favorite people in the universe. So here I'm sharing with you what I think is one the best folk-pop albums of all time, and an all around classic for my dunny, Rhymin' Simon. Released in 1972, two years after the last studio album he recorded with his long-time partner-in-folk, Art Garfunkel or as I like to call him, Artie G-funk era. You really can't go wrong with songs like 'Duncan', 'Mother And Child Reunion' and of course 'Me And Julio Down by the Schoolyard.' According to 'Me And Julio...' Paul Simon was a radical motherfucker, he was like oh word you're parents don't like me? That's cool, tell your pops I'll choke his old ass out, and tell your mom she's the one who needs help if she's gonna spit on the ground every single time my name gets mentioned, which isn't very ladylike of her. Yea so here it is, with addition bonus outtakes of some of your favorite songs, little known fact: Shabba Ranks plays guitar on 'Mother And Child Reunion...That's my guess at least.

Freeload it:

http://rapidshare.com/files/67786103/Paul_Simon_-_Paul_Simon.rar.html

"Tonyyy for Mayorrr..."

The Big Doe Rehab out tomorrow!!!

You all know him. His career is based on his throwing cats in wheelchairs, he slap boxes with Jesus and smashes p**** like baby aspirins, and as far as you and I are concerned, he's the fucking mayor of New York City. Big-face Ghost in effect with his new album The Big Doe Rehab, so pick that shit up. I won't give you a link for the whole album because you should pay him your money if you want to hear it but here's a little taste...one of them "buttercrunch joints" featuring Chrisette Michele entitled 'Slow Down.' Check the fly shit, son.




Freeload it:

Ghostface Killah (feat. Chrisette Michele) - Slow Down
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5530066853240b/

Bonus:

Ghostface Killah (feat. Raekwon) - The Watch (Unreleased, 2001)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/553003038371cd/
Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah) - Rainy Dayz (Original Version, 1994)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5530098847f7d3/

Cool History: Supreme, New York

In April 1994, Supreme opened its doors on Lafayette Street in downtown Manhattan and became the home of New York City skate culture. At its core was the gang of rebellious young New York skaters and artists who became the store's staff, crew and customers.

Supreme grew to be the embodiment of the downtown culture, playing an integral part in its constant regeneration. It's not just an institution, it's quality, history, authenticity and most of all lifestyle. And like any true lifestyle, you can't buy it. Skaters, punks, hip-hop heads - the young counter culture at large - all gravitated towards Supreme.

While it grew into a downtown institution, Supreme established itself as a brand known for its quality, style and authenticity.

Over its 13 year history, Supreme has worked with some of our generation's most groundbreaking designers, artists, photographers and musicians - all who have helped continue to define its unique identity and attitude.



"Supreme is for life for some of us out here, a tight community of characters from the city, rolling thru the city lurking for the come up. beside all the business, the crew is a recognizable outfit of the city. my role was when i was young - i helped manage the store with gio, chappy, pooky and alex. the days of snapping i caught it mad times and i still do. the back of the store which was legendary, after 7pm when the store was closed. if you didn't make it in before the gates came down you where banging on the door all night trying to get into the mix - serious social club of skaters and inner city street heroes. they used to say the clothing sold so well cause of the smell of liquor, cigarettes and all the weed that used to get burnt in the back, absorbing rite into the garments." - A-Ron

Random, Punk 7'' - The Misfits

Today's 7'' comes from the delightfully horrific bunch hailing from New Jersey, my favorite punk band of all the lands, The Misfits. The year was 1977, Carter was the president and these kids released their first single on Blank records and the recording is so fucked up, it's glorious. The single is 'Cough/Cool' and the b-side is 'She.' These are two of the only Misfits songs featuring an electric piano, which was played by Glenn Danzig, the incomparable lead singer. A little fun fact for you geeks, the band took their name from the 1961 film 'The Misfits' starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. Enjoy.

01. Cough/Cool http://www.zshare.net/audio/54367728c38539/
02. She http://www.zshare.net/audio/54367979c595b6/

"From Rio to Hong Kong" by Terry Richardson

To end the last chapter of Diesel's seasonal 'zine "Only the brave", Terry Richardson, my ma'afucking hero, put together this ridiculous exhibition along with the likes of acclaimed Hong Kong artist, Michael Lau. Richardson is very well known and equally respected for his works' provocativeness. He has an ability to combine sexuality and humor in a way no one else can and his photographs always stand out of a crowd. For this exhibit, his shots range from a variety of personalities in Brazil to "funk ball parties" and shantytown. Michael Lau contributed a lifesize doll of Terry Richardson along with a portrait of him and the two collaborated on an illustration book. Too bad we don't live in Hong Kong, but if you do, you have until Dec. 23rd to check it out. For the rest of us, here's the closest we'll get:

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Terry Richardson Portrait by Michael Lau

Lifesized Terry figure by Michael Lau

Michael Lau Self-portrait

Terry Bear Vinyl by Michael Lau

Terry Richardson Tee by Diesel

Terry Richardson Tee by Diesel

Terry Richardson Tee by Michael Lau

Terry Richardson Tee by Michael Lau

Terry Richardson x Michael Lau Illustration book

Gallery Info:

"FROM RIO TO HONG KONG" by TERRY RICHARDSON

with special guest artist Michael Lau
December 1st - December 23rd
BRAVE
11:00 am - 8:00 pm (closed on Mondays)
G/F, Pacific House, 20 Queen's Road
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2525-0559

Daily Shred: Blender Skateboarding circa 1985

Neil Blender rippin' it up, whoooa!

Random, Punk 7'' - Randoms

Today's (first edition) comes from a band called Randoms. This 7''/EP was recorded in 1977 but wasn't released until 1979. The song is 'Let's Get Rid of New York' and the b-side called 'ABCD.' Contrary to the name, this track is an ode to the great city of New York, it also happens to be one of my favorite songs right now. This band is definitely one of the best kept secrets...so shut the fuck up and peep it...what up Diamond D!



01. Let's get rid of New York
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5384005fd2a61e/
02. ABCD
http://www.zshare.net/audio/53840903c4fa8b/

"Check the fly shit, son!"

Freshjive's new line is pretty nice. I like this brand, I don't know why, but I do. I think it's because they've been around so long, so I don't consider them to be just another streetwear brand. Check out for yourselves how this OG brand stays fresh:

From the Archives of Ricky Powell...

'DILLAgence'

Freeload it:

http://rapidshare.com/files/72802646/Busta_Rhymes___J_Dilla_-_Dillagence-2007_www.midigi.com.rar

Buy it:

http://www.xternal-media.com/dillagence/index.html

Rest in Peace, my hero, James Yancey aka Jay Dee/J.Dilla