Blog
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Reese LAFLARE Names His Top 5 Favorite Influential Skate Videos
Atlanta rapper/skater Reese LAFLARE talks about his top 5 favorite influential skate videos. Dat Way.
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Garage Brand :: The Blockhead Skateboards Story
DIY companies weren't supposed to happen, let alone thrive, but Blockhead's growth was local, organic, and completely unplanned. Anthony Pappalardo chronicles the rise and fall of of Blockhead Skateboards.
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These 3 Designers Cut Their Own Path Into An Unlikely Industry
With day jobs and resumes that include Nike and Burton, the guys behind The James Brand have talent, knowledge, & success, yet took a chance working nights and weekends to...
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Against the Grain :: How Jim Gray and Acme Changed Skateboarding Forever
"We were out to prove that you could have a solid company without pros riding for you—and it wasn't all based on whose name was on your product." We document...
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Kaleidoscope Dreams :: Duckwrth's Unlikely (and 'Uugly') Rise to Stardom
"My dragon comes out when I perform." We spend a thrilling day with rapper/artist Duckwrth in Highland Park discussing everything from the Chinese Zodiac to why creativity feels more "pure"...
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Dream Chaser :: How Ravie B Went from Full-Time Job to Full-Time Photographer
“Twenty years ago, I was that kid with a camera and huge dreams of shooting super heroes,” she captioned the pic on Instagram. “I've spent the last 48 hours shooting...
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Samurais, Babes, & Streetwear :: A Peek Inside Wizzadaking's Illustrated World
We spoke with Wizzadaking, the young illustrator who is making big waves with his brand of streetwear and Japanese culture-influenced art.
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A Conversation w/ Analog Synth Queens Suzanne Ciani & Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
"That energy of the machine propels you." An intensely inspiring conversation with synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani and lauded composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith on their radiant collaborative project out on RVNG,...
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Leather Goods That Last a Lifetime :: A Q&A with Idaho's Thrux Lawrence
Chona Kasinger sits with the owner of Thrux Lawrence, Tanden Launder, about his singular vision when it comes to his craft—making quality leather products that stand the test of time.
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From 'Professional Homie' to Interscope A&R, Pusharod's Key to Success
Inside the mind of Pusharod, an A&R at Interscope who came up from being what he calls a "professional homie" for YG and DJ Mustard. Here's a peek into his...
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How Photographer GLP Shot the Best Album Cover of the Year, JEFFERY
We spoke to GLP, the man behind the artist formerly known as Young Thug's culture-pushing album cover for JEFFERY.
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Dee Goodz "Flossin'" Premiere + an Interview with the Rising Nashville Rapper
An interview and premiere with Nashville rapper Dee Goodz—listen to "Flossin'" featuring Key!, Reese Laflare, and produced by Matic Lee.