Let’s do this again!

Raffle and / or Auction items for the FOR THE PEOPLE: HELP SAVE HAITI EVENT

If you haven’t heard, we are hosting an event to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti at the Goodlife in Boston this upcoming Sunday.

Peep flyer and scroll down to peep all the goodies we have lined up!

Adri Cowan the Public Relations Manager from Mark Batty Publisher donated a stack of “pop culture / art / graphics” titles from their Spring 2010 catalog. Thanks Adri!!!

My brother Fresh from Concepts donated a crispy pair of Kobe V’s to the cause. Fresh is Haitian and is a major reason why I decided to get involved in the cause. Hold your head fam.

This amazing P Rod 3 promo skate deck and shoe package was given to the cause by Spungie of Concepts. An amazing contribution that is going to raise some eye brows! Thanks Spunge!

The first colorway in the infamous Spizike was donated, once again, by our Jordan Brand rep George McConnaughey— Peep the pics. SIGNED! Thanks George for opening your heart and your stash closet!

Megan Farry of New Era has been gracious enough to donate every MLB home cap to one lucky raffle winner. So if you win this raffle, your size info and address will be sent to New Era and you will receive each hat in your size!! That’s 30 hats!!!!!

I cant stress enough that the focus of this event is to raise money. Please come ready to spend for the cause.

Here are a few more items we will have available to raffle and auction at the “For The People: Help Save Haiti Event”.

My man Paul Middleman, the creative director of Stussy, has donated some amazing stuff. Can you say collectible? Holy shit.

Stussy x Bape “desert camo” jacket. Japan only exclusive from the mid 90’s.

Stussy x Hiroshi Sunglasses. About 3 years old. Shape designed by Hiroshi Himself— also the pair he currently wears.

Rza as Bobby Digital promo toy from his 1998 debut album— this bus has a record needle and will drive on a record and play it. Bong.

This is very interesting— Hiroshi Fujiwara Nike Presto miniature toys from 2001. Hong Kong bootleg that Paul picked up on a trip to China.

A nice Porter messanger bag Paul bought 3 seasons ago to bring some stuff back from Japan— Very dope.

These Tiffany x Nike AF1 lacelocks were an exclusive given to attendees of the One Night Only event in NYC.

Yeah I know!!

This picture obviously isn’t mine but I have the Air Jordan IV Thunder & Lightning Pack – both shoes with matching jacket! Donated from my man George our Brand Jordan rep. My man!!!

From my man Harmeet of Puma— one very big Puma Suede!!! Peep my phone for size comparison!

My man Levi Maestro sent me some of his MK13 tees he did with 13th Witness and his Gourmet x Pepsi friends and family colab. Big shout to Maestro knows!

My muthafuckin man OG Slick blessed us with some canvas work!! Amazing donation from a legend!

The Cult Leader Ill Bill has sent 6 limited “Ill Bill” New Era fitted caps! La Coka Fans stand up!!

See you there— bring your heart and your money!

An alternative version of the Renaissance album cover that didn’t make it to press.

Ruler Zig Zag Allah – The Abbott – One of the greatest producers of our generation, and the reason why The Wu-Tang Clan is quite possibly the greatest Hip-Hop group of all time, had debuted his fine art collection entitled ‘Victory or Death’.

The way Rza would borrow and reinterpret a Willy Hutch sample is the way he channeled inspiration from Emanuel Leutze’s historic painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River. This painting features his Wu (and blood) family the Gza and the late great Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

Super limited and signed by the Rza himself. What could be better than that? I know—- another Wu album.

Bong Bong.

Available at www.whenartimitateslife.com

I am using every possible contact to complete my “Where the Wild Things Are” figure set… My office is getting cluttered but I need em!

Holla at me!

I’ve known the Crooks for a while now and they have expanded from a street wear brand to a true lifestyle brand with multiple lines and retail locations. I was at the opening of their Melrose store a couple years back and had the opportunity to check out the new Sunset Location which is also their main office. The store is crispy clean and doubles as a gallery currently showcasing the work of legendary photographer Chi Modu’s work. Had the chance to build and shoot the shit with Emil, Chris and the rest of the crew about everything from clothing to differences between our coasts. These dudes are fam.

I almost forgot that I went to Los Angeles for a reason.

Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles!!

Well that and the Adidas / David Beckham party. So after I indulged in what seemed to be the oddest combination of foods (fantastic by the way), it was time to head out to the event. And yes I put syrup on my chicken.

The party was what I imagined a Los Angeles party to be… celeb city. Quincy Jones and his daughters, Snoop Dogg, Ben Stiller, Anthony Michael Hall (16 Candles? Ask Deon), Mister Cartoon, Ciara, and Eva Longoria were a few of the notables that were there to support David Beckham. Dj Muggs and a trumpet player provided the music and there was paparazzi outside the club in trees, under cars and in disguise. Big shouts to Lucci and James Bond for taking care of us.

With David Beckham and James Bond of Undefeated

With Deon and Uncle Lucci. I think Lucci is the closest thing I ever had to an uncle. He’s an O.G., design genius, and has infinite insight. Thanks for the love Greg!

I lost Deon in the crowd and when I realized it I headed to the bar to find him. The bar is like the customer service counter at Caldors. When you loose someone you automatically head there in hopes of reuniting.  I didn’t mean to interupt his conversation with Eva Longoria. Sorry.

After the Adidas event we rolled to a spot where Romanelli was hosting an art show. First thing out of his mouth was “where’s Fresh?”

Pilot x Romanelli

The Butcher, The “other” Butcher, and Lupe Fiasco

After my life altering beach visit (post before this one) we ran up to visit my homeboy Everlast who lives about 40 minutes from Hermosa. It’s no secret that the La Coka / House of Pain guys are good friends of mine and always check me when they hit Boston, so it was my turn to visit.

Ev has been an avid art and toy collector before the surge in popularity due to the internet and has direct relationships with most of the artists others jerk off over. His crib was a archive of “ungooglable” (I made that one up – so ill and rare you can’t google them. Get it?) collectibles. Craola, Jose Parla, Bansky, Dose, Futura, Shepard Fairey and of course Kaws, were just a few creators of the amazing pieces he has amassed.

Everlast has a true passion for art but also has a comparable passion for sports memorabilia and of course sneakers.

Congrats to Ev on his recent marriage and upcoming birth of his first child.

Thanks for the love!

You might have peeped the You Tube video that showed Banksy sneaking Paris Hilton CDs with reworked artwork back into record stores in the UK.

Deon peeping an original Kaws phone booth ad. That’s O.G.!

A gift from Mr. Whitey Ford to Senor Frank The Butcher — thanks my man!! Do you have one of these?

Some people dont even believe the Kaws Companion with the Astro Boy pose exist… it does.

Timberland partnered with Concepts on an event to launch their fall 09 Abington boot collection. Abington, which is Timberland’s original company name, is a top tier offering of classic styles with an emphasis on heritage and quality.

All of Abington’s campaign and look book imaginary is the work of the super talented 13th Witness. The event not only showcased great product but Concepts was converted into a gallery showcasing 13th’s original photography with Bobbito Garcia and Futura providing the music.

Fall 09 Abington boot collection available now at Concepts.

Big thanks to Brian Coleman for the commitment to getting this event right and everyone that made to time to come through.

Harris and “I don’t know his name”

Stussy Drew and Fresh the Haitian Macaulay Culkin

Trife

Sky and Ricky Kim made it down

Dj Beyonder of the Blade Runners

with Aleko and The Kid Daytona

Joined by Deon Pizzoint and J.Landlord of Jackmove

With Bobbito Garcia

13th Witness, Leonard and Ian

Abington designers – Dave and Chuck

Brian Coleman with Bobbito

Bob and 13th

Bobbito on the wheels

with Tarek and Timmy (13th Witness)

Leonard

Bobbito signed my copy of his classic book on sneaker culture

My dog Hendrix has absolutlety nothing to do with the Abington event. He’s a Puerto Rican Shi Tzu

While in Vegas at a Nike VIP party I had a chance to see DJ Premier do his thing live. Growing up on the East Coast Premier was “That Dude”. There is no mistaking a Premo beat. The heavy drums, the soulful samples, the ability to draw from other hip hop artists lyrics to make the beat and sample speak without him using his own voice. Premier has always been someone I have looked up to in hip hop and having the chance to meet him and watch him spin was an honor.

In no order, here are a few of my all time favorite Premo beats.

Like I said this is just a handful of the hundreds of tracks that Premo has done that moved me.