Blog
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3rd Ward Representative :: A Conversation with Houston Rap Luminary Fat Tony
A key figure in shaping Houston's music scene in the past decade, and a champion of DIY, we caught up with first-generation Nigerian-American rapper Fat Tony before his tour with...
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Make Noise :: An Interview with Ian Michna, the Man Behind Jenkem Magazine
An interview with Ian Michna on how his DIY project Jenkem became an exponentially growing media brand & leading voice of irreverence in skateboarding.
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Have Heart :: Illustrator Chris Wilson on Visual Storytelling, Comics, & Where Hardcore and Rap Intersect
The art of ‘80s New York Hardcore represents an intersection of urban culture, punk & hip-hop, satire, power, & sketchiness. It's a big influence on Louisiana-born, New York-based illustrator Chris...
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Bet on Yourself :: From Toronto to Miami, DJ OhSo Is Just Getting Started
"My mantra has always been 'give love.' It doesn't matter what level that you're at." An interview with Jam Master Jay's Scratch Academy instructor DJ OhSo, who dropped everything to...
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Born in It :: Meet Young Gully, East Oakland's Realest MC/Visionary
"[Writing] got me out of a lot of trouble... The paper was my best friend." A conversation with one of the Bay's most underrated MCs (and one of our personal...
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Behind Venus X's Planet X Boutique & Her Futuristic Air Max 97 "DEF CON ONE"
A profile of influential New York DJ Venus X, her boutique Planet X (where people like former Supreme brand director Angelo Baque stop by for the coolest clothes), and her...
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Warped Tour :: The Dark, Illustrated Life of Angelica Alzona
"No matter how much of myself I manage to inject into my commercial work, the need to make personal work gnaws at me." As a staff illustrator for Gizmodo Media,...
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Keep It Wavy :: Aaron Kai on Streetwear, Our Collab, & Trusting Your Vision
"Don't work for people, work WITH people. Find quality people who truly believe in your vision. Trust your vision." We interviewed pop artist Aaron Kai in anticipation of our collaborative...
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100% Electronica Is Making Pop Anthems of the Future
Lindsey French & George Clanton of 100% Electronica don’t want to be in a scene—they care about writing timeless songs you'll still be humming 20 years from now. We think...
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Photo Diary :: An Inside Look at the Street Art of POW! WOW! Hawaii
A visual behind-the-scenes of POW! WOW! Hawaii, from process to completed mural from artists like Telmo Miel and Spain's PichiAvo.
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Comin' Out Strong :: Jerrod Carmichael Talks "8" Comedy Special
Jerrod sits down with us to talk about 8, why he avoids social media, political correctness, and the funniest joke he’s ever heard.
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Video :: Behind Aaron Kai's Hokusai Wave-Inspired Mural at Homebase
In anticipation of our upcoming collaboration with Aaron Kai, check the Blog for a throwback to the time he painted our mini ramp wall with his interpretation of Hokusai's great...