You remember last year when Solid-Steel Radio did a tribute to The Beastie Boys’ timeless Paul’s Boutique album? We posted the Caught In The Middle Of A 3-Way Mix by DJ Food, Cheeba and Moneyshot (with cover illustrated by the great Food One), and it ended up being one of our favorite mixtapes of the year […]
30
May
Original sample sources, album tracks, interviews & rarities
29
May
What happens when Franco gets arty with RISD colleagues
We’re not gonna lie, we’re kind of fascinated by James Franco. Sometimes it seems like he’s trying too hard to be arty, but then other times I’m just glad he’s got other pursuits going on beyond hanging out at The Double Seven and banging Polish models. Either that or going all Hansel from Zoolander — […]
29
Apr
Dunk Highs & Lows footwear from the NYC fashion staple
Fashion staple NYLON magazine teams up with Nike for another series of limited edition sneakers, this time getting in bed with NIKEiD for a set of two pairs of Dunks. From the folks at NYLON: “In 2009, NYLON Nikes’s gave you some intensely neon kicks–since that has always been our signature move–but this time we’re […]
25
Apr
The iconic Nike high-top returns with all original branding
In their “The Air Jordan OG” series Nike resurrects their beloved Air Jordan 1 high-tops — only this time with all the original logos, instead of with the Jumpman23 branding you see on on most recreations. Many find the Jumpman23 logo to be garish, and ruin an otherwise good pair of shoes — count us among […]
19
Apr
Ever subtle ultra-luxury kicks for a $1,100 bargain
There aren’t many people that can make Jeremy Scott appear subtle, but Christian Louboutin is definitely one of them. Personally I prefer Scott because there’s a difference between flamboyant and garish, although Scott definitely walks that line too. (In his defense, however, you don’t see any Real Housewives Of Atlanta fiending for, and mispronouncing, Scott’s Totem […]
11
Apr
An update of the sneaker which originally premiered in 1972
Nike’s 1977 silhouette is actually just an an update of the Blazer sneaker which came out originally in 1972. Of course a few changes were made including toebox skirting and more perforations below the telltale Swoosh. This version features a bold multi-color zigzag Swoosh and bright orange branding on the heel and tongue. Pre-order it over […]
26
Feb
Air Jordan 1 & snapback hat benefit Big Brothers of America
This February marks the 37th Anniversary of Black History Month, and to celebrate the Jordan Brand has hooked up with hat designer JUST DON to produce a limited edition sneaker and snapback hat BHM pack. The classic Air Jordan 1 silhouette is crafted of all black leather with a bright orange liner, with a similar […]
13
Feb
Generate the same amount of noise as a passing train
Most kids don’t remember how awesome Def Leppard was back in the day, they just maybe know “Pour Some Sugar On Me” from a drunken karaoke night and think that’s where it begins. Uh uh, slow down there Taylor Swift. Even before “Photograph” put their Pyromania album on the map they had already dropped two […]
