Did you know it was Hip-Hop Month? We didn’t. Diplo does. Diplo knows his hip-hop. Ever since seeing him sometime in the mid 2000’s with Low B during his Hollertronix era, it’s been clear the man loves and knows his music. That’s why he’s taking the idea of a Hip-Hop Month seriously, assembling a full 2-hour set that runs the age gamut from Golden Era maestros like Big L, Group Home, Freestyle Fellowship and EPMD to more current vocalists like Tyler, The Creator. Expect plenty of gems on BC Radio 1xtra Hip Hop Month mix such as Digable Planets’ “Where I’m From”, Souls of Mischief’s “93 ’til Infinity” and Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y)” to lesser known classics like De La Soul & Teenage Nightclub’s “Fallin” and Handsome Boy Modeling School’s “Holy Calamity”. Diplo’s BBC Radio 1xtra Hip Hop Month mixtape is essentially all heat, as can be expected. Put on repeat this Halloween weekend. More info at BBCR1xtra.

Full two-hour Diplo “BBC Radio 1xtra Hip Hop Month” Mixtape track list after the Jump…

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The chopper is the one special breed of bike that has come to best embody the legend of freedom on the road that is everything Americana, from Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper’s Easyrider to Hunter S. Thompson’s Hell’s Angels. In the 288 pages of Gestalten’s hardcover, Chopper: the Real Story traces chopper history back to the early customized bikes at the turn of the 19th century and then moves through the trends in bike-customization that would ultimately evolve into real, chromed-out, long-handle-barred, Peter-Fonda-riding-across -the-USA choppers. Obviously, the place of military vets returning from WWII played a huge role in the development of motorcycle culture in general. and their role is highlighted throughout. Written by LIAS friend and vintage bike expert Paul D’Orleans, all the builders, bad asses, trends and movements in chopper culture are detailed. Preorder your copy for $78. Comes with linen slipcase and embroidered patch.

More images from “Chopper: the Real Story” after the Jump…

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To call the Rolling Stones a band who made an impact on global pop culture would be an understatement if there if ever there were one. With their own personal history spanning literally more than half a century, these key figures in the history of rock ‘n roll specifically played a huge part in the crucial music period of the ’60’s and ’70’s, and went on to withstand the years in a way that only few bands ever have. It is thus no wonder that Taschen is set to release The Rolling Stones, a book that is not only dedicated to the band but was created collaboratively with its members, with many of the images coming from the private, otherwise completely inaccessible archives of the Stones themselves. The Rolling Stones, compiled by frequent Tashcen-editor Reuel Golden, contains such impressive contributions as photography from some of the world’s greats like David Bailey, Peter Beard and Annie Liebovitz, and also a forward by former President Bill Clinton and essay contributions from award-winning writers such as David Dalton, Waldemar Januszczak and Luc Sante. A true collector’s piece, this 518-page edition with photo-foldouts, silkscreen chapter headers and a clamhsell case, is limited to only 1,600 copies, each signed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watt and Ronnie Wood. Order your copy now for $5,000 (or one of only 450 art copies at $10,000) and receive in time for Christmas.

More book images on these key figures to the British Invasion after the Jump…

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Visionaire magazine, always on the cutting edge of creative collaborations, has commissioned artist John Baldessari to lay his handiwork on their latest issue, Visionaire 64 ART. The idea is to take celebrity’s “selfies” and transform them from simple works of self absorption into concept art. Baldessari has taken high quality archival printed black and white photos of said celebs and laid his conceptual, color-blocking artwork on them, transforming them into something utterly new. The celebrities who submitted images run the gamut across the artistic and non-artistic world, including Kate Upton, Miley Cyrus, Drake, James Franco, Kirsten Dunst and many more. Each issue of Visionaire 64 ART will have 10 different pieces of art divided into colored sections (Red, Green and Blue), and will be limited to only 500 copies. If you want in, get a copy for $325.

More looks at the Visionaire 64 ART issue after the Jump…

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To celebrate 10 years of healthy and spirited collaboration, Jeremy Scott has lifted the veil off his latest sneaker for the adidas Originals line. Logical he’d select the iconic and polarizing JS Wings silhouette to mark their decade anniversary. The high-tops get updated with angular molded 3D leather wings jutting from the upper like a Batman cape, and are also outfitted with a removable inner sock made of neoprene and patent leather on the toe. Dubbed the JS Wings 3.0, as this is the third iteration of the sneaker, for now the shoe only comes in black and will be made available on Halloween with the rest of the apparel line.

What better way to finish off the year, count down until the holidays, and polish off a varied gin stash than the Gin advent calendar? Just like the Advent Whisky Calendar, the gin version is brought to you by Drinks by the Dram, but this one was produced in cahoots with the Gin Foundry. Now you can get your gimlet on with each of the 24 windows, each one opening to a different gin as you count down the days until Christmas. A perfect way to sample many elite brands — including Dodd’s, St. George Terroir Gin, Perry’s Tot Navy Strength Gin, Dà Mhìle Farmhouse Botanical Gin et al — before putting out on a larger purchase. At 72 centiliters in all, that will put you at about a shot per day. Preorder now for just about $185 and your package should hit the postal route by early November.

Spoiler alert: full Drinks by the Dram x The Ginvent Calendar gin list after the the Jump…

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The incomparable Alexander Wang drops his sixth and latest collection of Objects, and of course there are many winners. And of course they’re all black. Included in the 6th Objects Collection is a carabiner, lighter case and lucky rabbit’s foot keychain, all of which can be seen above. But there are plenty more well designed and sleek items in the collection, including whisky stones, earbud holders, leather padlocks, studded coasters, sunglasses cases and even a set of black leather Do Not Disturb/Please Disturb door signs. You know, just in case you want to look extra sharp for housekeeping. Objects range in price from $32 and up, and can be found HERE.

A look at the entire Alexander Wang “Objects No. 6” Collection below…

Rumpshaker Records produces this first in a new series of mix sets from friends of the bass and breaks-driven label. It’s no secret we love our breaks here at LIAS, so we welcome this Rumpshaker Friendcast mix series with open arms… hands up, thumbs down, naturally. First up is Eddie Light, who Rumpshaker describe as “one of the USA’s finest tastemakers championing the new sound of bass and breaks.” Given this excellent mix, which clocks in at over one-hour in length, we have little reason to doubt. Enjoy the bass kids…