21 year-old Atlanta-based beat machine and hip-hop hybrid producer ForteBowie decided to take on Iggy Azalea’s Ignorant Art EP — which you can download HERE in its original form — and remixed five of the tracks. Of course he opted for “PU$$Y” and “My World“, as well as 3 lesser know songs from the Australia-via-Los […]
23
Feb
Atlanta hip-hop producer remixes Australia-via-Los Angeles MC
22
Feb
Cotton tube socks never seemed so vital
Los Angeles streetwear brand The Hundreds introduce this most vital fashion item: the simple tube sock. I never quite realized how important tube socks were until I caught The Hundreds’ informative, compelling American Apparel-esque ad campaign. Made of 85% cotton, 12% nylon, and 3% elastic, the socks feature three stripes at the calf with “The […]
7
Dec
Blue stars & red stripes for the leather Wing 2.0 for 2012
Yesterday we highlighted Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals uber crazy Hairy Leopard Tail High-Top Sneakers, and today is time for another piece from his upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 Originals footwear collection. Based on Scott’s popular Wings 2.0 model, the “Air Force Flag” pack consists of two white high-tops adorned with either blue stars or red stripes, […]
30
Nov
Metronomy, 120 Days, Juan Maclean, Elite Gymnastic & more
Our friend Franki Chan — promoter of Check Your Ponytail! 2, founder of the iheartcomix record label, esteemed illustrator, global DJ and all around raconteur — has dropped his latest mix for Los Angeles footwear label Generic Surplus. Not only is Franki our boy but he’s also one helluva DJ — the Generic Surplus mixtape […]
23
Nov
Because there's nothing wrong with staring at naked Latinas
Wow — who would’ve thunk it? Already the 50th volume in our beloved and illustrious Because We Love You Series, and who better to knock it out than homegrown Los Angeles photographer Estevan Oriol. We’ve shown some of Oriol’s work before, including when we interviewed him for the coffee table book counterpart to this aptly titled […]
22
Nov
Los Angeles producer + Gary, Indiana's finest emcee
It seems like every week another highly hyped collaboration is announced in the world of hip hop, most producing quality well below that of either artist. Unfortunately the sum is usually less than value of the parts. This upcoming collab, pairing Freddi Gibbs fast spitting tales of urban woe with the production genius of Madlib, […]
31
Oct
A tribute to one of the most sampled men in music history
On Thursday and Friday November 17 & 18 what looks to be an amazing event is going down in Los Angeles at Exchange LA. In a well named tribute to the great Roy Ayers, Homage is taking place with Pete Rock turntabling live with soul & funk legend Ayers and his band. One of the most […]
10
Oct
DJ Cheapshot spins Los Angeles rap group's latest mix
Life + Times today premiers Get Busy Committee’s latest mixtape Opening Ceremony. Their resident turntable specialist DJ Cheapshot puts the mix together to promote the Los Angeles rap group’s upcoming album also called Opening Ceremony. Download the mix here for free. Video for Get Busy Committee’s “Opening Ceremony” below, plus back cover of mixtape with full […]
