Hellers Cafe - SS/12

I'm expecting big things for this years Spring Summer offering. Most brands are washing the taste of 'heritage' out their mouths and adding some more than needed personality. This collection from Hellers Cafe is still on that vibe but the execution saves them. Quality is still quality...

ALL GONE

Tomorrow Foot Patrol will host the London leg of the ALL GONE world tour!



The book will highlight some of the best limited edition items from the world of street culture in 2011. Michael Dupouy – the man behind the book will be giving a talk on the current scene and signing 25 limited copies of the book.
As well as that Red Stripe will be supplying the alcoholic beverages and there will be some Puma deadstock goodies to get your mitts on.

Rinse Presents: Royal-T 'Number One'

The fantastic news landed yesterday that one of the most stand out grime producers of the past 18 months; Royal-T, will release a 2 track EP entitled 'Number One' on the 'Rinse Presents' label, in both digital and vinyl formats, at the beginning of March.

The release features two exceptional instrumental productions, 'Inside the ride' and 'Cool down' that I would go as far to say are an example of some of his finest material to date. Both tracks have been getting a hammering across the board, from BBC 1Xtra to Deja Vu and it is clear to see why.

This forthcoming release precedes Royal-T's 'Rinse Presents' compilation CD expected to land in the next couple of months, yet another sign of the extremely bright future ahead of him.

Don't forget you can also catch Royal-T on the Rinse FM Spring Tour taking place up and down the country over the next few months.

Rinse FM

Royal-T Twitter

Royal-T Soundcloud

Tune of the Day - Die & Break feat MC Fats & Buggsy - 'Peace Dub'

Bristol Stand Up!

WEEKEND.

The Quaranteam - 'Carnage'

Shout out to K-Nite, Loudmouth, Skillit, Mentalist and all the Walthamstow mandem! If you haven't got the 'The Quranteam EP' Download it HERE. It's a must!

Curren$y: Here E.P

Just like that, outta the blue New Orleans' finest CURREN$Y drops a 5 track e.p for our pleasure.

Download by just a (click)

Loving bntl like a fat kid loves cake.

Pete Rock “Throwback At Noon” Mix

It's usually this time of the year everybody in the "scene" along with their mum, begs j dilla and shouts "he saved my life".
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Whatever!
Just like many others, I personally save that phrase for Dj Premier or Pete Rock.
I can't deny Dilla's importance in hiphop but yeah... this time of year just gets a tad bit tooooo corny.

Anyway, this past Friday Pete Rock had the pleasure of rocking Hot 97's Throwback at Noon show, in celebration of black history month.
One hour in the mix, with the chocolate boy wonder (no homo) it don't get no better.

Download or stream the live mix (here)

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Do I know You?

My friend's brother Will Ritson recently embarked on a illustration project titled Do I Know You?, which sees him draw the face of anybody who sends him a image of themselves.

His aim is simple, "To draw and collect illustrations of people I have never met, creating a library of beautiful faces.."
I know a few of you folks are flipping dogged, so don't even think about sending in your photos (joke) all are welcome ugly, pretty and everything else.

To get involved just email him a large, good quality picture of yourself to (willritson@googlemail.com)

Below are just a few images he's done so far, to check out the rest and for more info just (click)

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Venus X for aNYthing SS12

Shouts out to NYC's very own, Venus X who we see below rocking some of the aNYthing ss12 collection.

I used to think Venus was a devil worshiper LMAO. Could you blame me? Anyone familiar with them o.g GHE20GOTHIK fliers would kinda understand where Im coming from. The imagery on them things used to scare the sh*t out of me. Fortunately I was taught other wise through the homie Jessica.

Regardless, roll on a couple of years and the Venus is everywhere.
Looking at these images, I've come to the conclusion she's the only female with green hair I'd ever allow to eat off my plate at dinner.

Apart from that last "save our wildlife" t'shirt, I think the collection looks solid. All pieces in the above pictures should be rolling out in stores soon.

For those not familiar with NYC's, Venus X she's a dj & producer hailing from Harlem.
Check out a few interviews and some music from the lady here, here and here.


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Stray Rats FW2 Lookbook

SR FW2 LB from Stray Rats on Vimeo.

STRAY RATS

Tunes of the day

For all those snowed in today here's a fitting soundtrack for you.

Iman Houssein EP

So it's finally time for my don Iman to unveil his debut EP. The self titled EP is a progressive journey from beginning to end and ranges in different tempo's. It's a musical endeavor into Iman's eclectic taste and influences. He has molded a highly original sound of his own which these days frankly is a rarity in it self. The whole EP is up for FREE download on his bandcamp, you'd be stupid not to cop.

 

Shout's to Iman, it's your time!

http://imanhoussein.bandcamp.com/
http://soundcloud.com/imanhoussein

ODESSA

M.I.A. - Bad Girls

More than impressed with the visuals for M.I.A's new single Bad Girls...

I was sent the following video last year which clearly inspired M.I.A's but its worth peeping for the drifting and AK-47's. Arabs go hard...

Stussy SS/12 - Smart Editorial

My picks from the Stussy editorial in Japanese magazine Smart....