SCHOOLS IN SESSION

"Still On It" by Ashanti feat. Paul Wall and Method Man. DOPE TRACK...hold up, hold up...rewind...for all those too young to know...
"Born To Roll" Masta Ace...now ya know.

FASHION

Tom Ford Nicolette Sunglasses – Im finding that it’s pretty easy for designers to come up with fresh ideas for clothing, but sunglasses, not so much. I mean most sunglasses made nowadays have clearly been taken from a past generation of styles. There's nothing wrong with that, in fact I kind of like it. Here Tom Ford has modernized a classic 60s look, so you can still feel like a mod chick without the vinyl boots and inch thick foundation on your face. -Ms.-

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Anna Corininna Glazed City Tote – This is such an original colour for a bag, and it's so shiny! The best way to wear these kinds of purses is to fold the shoulder strap in half so it looks more like a handbag than a tote. -Ms.-

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She Bible Seacliff Coat – This has got to be THE coziest thing I have ever seen. Even the colour exudes comfort. Like wearing a sleeping bag and still looking fresh to def. -Ms.-

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Ernest Sewn Zazo High Rise Slim Straight Leg – There’s only a few denim brands that I really like, a group that includes Ernest Sewn. All of their denim is soft and dyed beautifully, but these particular ones have the best ride length. Showing your (bare) bum off is so immodest. -Ms.-

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L.A.M.B Davi Pump – Generally I don’t like LAMBs runway collections (sorry Gwen), but the accessories are always amazing. There are always unexpected subtle details that really make the difference. From far away these look like plain gold heels, but once you get close you realize there's detailed weaving with different coloured leathers. And peep toed too! “Got her toes done up with her fingernails matchin…” -Ms.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"Get Busy" The Roots feat. Dice Raw, Peedi Crakk and DJ Jazzy Jeff. GRIMY ASS CHUNE - ZEEN! Damn skippy hippy, this shit right here - imagine a basement house party with blue lights, hoodies, and blunt smoke...and everyone's bangin the fu$kin walls. Brrrrap! -Mr.-

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"Stuck Up" by ALIFE. Cherry on top...Shout out to the Tdot ALIFE reps. Haha

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"The Keys To The Bakery" by LRG. Stupid fresh, dumb even. It's spring baby! Color combination - proper, detailing - clean...just the way I like it - from the golf club to the night club. What u need. -Mr.-

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"The Sport Stripe" by Freshjive. Simple and plain...old school stylee. "...takin it back to 89." -Mr.-

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"Albin" by PF Flyers x Canvas Boutique. Another fresh colab. The inside detailing is classy like two forks beside a plate, and the textured leather...come on now. YeZZir! -Mr.-

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"On My Chest" by Lissie (www.myspace.com/lissiemusic). FIYA! Certified dope. I was lucky enough to be requested...sorry let me rephrase that - I was blessed with a request from Lissie on myspace (www.myspace.com/culturefiends) and have since become a fan of this star to be. She recently toured with Lenny Kravitz, and released a self titled EP "Lissie" (SONY BMG) in March of 2007, available on ITunes. Labeled acoustic rock, with hints of soulful folk, Lissie is breathing fresh air into a stale industry. Her vocal style stands alone, and is refreshingly distinct...similar to Dolores O'Riordan of the Cranberries. I can't get this track out of my head...a good thing. Make sure you peep the Morgan Page remix on myspace...butter. Rated NEXT! DO NOT SLEEP! -Mr.-

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"He Say, She Say" by Lupe Fiasco feat. Gemini and Sarah Green,'Food and Liquor' (2006). Artistic genius. This goes out to all those who grew up without fathers...and to all those with seeds blowing in the wind - ride the wind with them...it's worth it, my son is my world. Life is too short, don't sleep. -Mr.-

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"Crue" by Sabre Vision. Holy shit son, you kiddin me? Does it get any better? Booyaa! -Mr.-

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"Trophy" by BKTM. Embroidery detail - CRAZY! Yellow, blue and purple color splashes on black - come on now, rock a plain tee to match either one and your good to go. Lovely. -Mr.-

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"Marker Wagon" by Village Hill. Dope color scheme, slick illustration, side detailing - frizesh...artistic gravy baby. -Mr.-

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Sabotage Customs - Air Max 90's. Butter. Sabotage Customs - some of the best I've seen - DO NOT SLEEP!. -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"All Day" by Abstract Rude of Tribe Unique. Project Blowed affiliate, A-Team rep, west coast vet...respect the steez.

CINEMATIC DOPE

"The Royal Tenembaums" directed by Wes Anderson (cinematic genius), written by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson. A classic film, one of the best I've seen. An all-star cast solidifies this films perfection: Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson and brother Owen Wilson. Wes Anderson has a distinct style that has led me to believe he is one of the best film makers to ever bless the medium. His dry sense of humor and script writing ability are top shelf, true creative distinction. If you are one of the few unaware of this mans work...rent this film, smoke a sac and appreciate the steez. -Mr.-

FASHION

"The Panda Will Never Die" by Mess Beijing. The Panda logo is grimy, the "black on black" with a touch of color on the back - slick. Mess outta Beijing - don't sleep. -Mr.-

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"Andretti Racing Jacket" by Twelve Bar. Coming out the west with some slick ass gear - Twelve Bar. Andretti sets the standard - hold it down fellas. -Mr.-

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Crooks and Castles x 5&A Dime (black). Another fresh colab. Plain and simple...not too flashy, yes sir! -Mr.-

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"Tarmac Royale" (black/grape) by Gravis. Butter. Straight Butter. Texture - check, Colors - check, Design - breaks the mold. Gravis, a division of Burton holding it down right proper. Top Shelf. -Mr.-

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"Fu$k Faces" Scarface feat. Devin The Dude, Too Short and Tela. Rated - Sext. "...she had the whole world in her pants" - FIYA!

FASHION

"V Series ZenH" by Nooka. Big in Japan and China. Good luck deciphering the futuristic display...agents synchronize your watches. -Mr.-

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XLarge x New Era Mesh Fitted. Mesh fitteds are rare, so when you catch one as fresh as the XLarge colab...be grateful. Perfect for those summer months...we need to see more mesh - LABELS TAKE NOTE. -Mr.-

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"The Slash Hard Windbreaker" by Rock Smith. Dope fabric, the texture is super slick. Get your shine on. Rock Smith holdin it down. -Mr.-

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Nike Court Force Hi 'AM95's. Super butter, spreadable even. Dope like weed laced with smack...warning: may cause weak swaggers to overdose. -Mr.-

NEXT

"Paper" Pacific Division. Straight outta Cali, these dudes are known for their old school flows and have been gaining recognition off their single "Fat Boys". Here's the new video for "Paper"...low budget, YouTube stylee. Fuck big budgets son, drop the single, drop a video...get them hits.

MUSIC - VIDEO

"Supa Star" Group Home. Classic material. Tellin it like it is...whatchu seein out your window? This one goes out to all my peoples strugglin, livin in the ghettto tryin to get the hell out.

FASHION

"New Money, United Tradeshow" by Rock Smith. Fiya! For all those hustlin from the bottom, rising to the top, gettin that cash, not giving a fu$k. Get yours baby. -Mr.-

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"Heat Seeker" by Mishka. Top shelf, classy design. From the yacht club to the street - swagger required. DO NOT SLEEP. One of Mishka's finest. -Mr.-

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"Paint Peace" by The Imaginary Foundation. These guys are known for their dope prints and abstract designs. The subtle color transition is super fly - not too much, not too little - just right. This one is my favorite by far. Paint Peace, not war. -Mr.-

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Dicoco Hi (black/snake) by Creative Recreation. Another slick take on the Dicoco classic. Fiya! -Mr.-

CINEMATIC DOPE

Fist Of The North Star (1986). I just stumbled across this flick on YouTube, haven't seen it in over ten years. May look a little dated by today's standards, but dope none the less. A classic for those that know. Grab a sac, some shrooms, sobre...whatever floats your boat and rent this film - cinematic dope people.

MUSIC - VIDEO

It's St. Patty's Day...JUMP AROUND!

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Johnny Cupcakes Basketball Girl T – Johnny Cupcakes is the perfect mix between this cartoon-y thing going on right now and legit streetwear. I’m really not a fan of anime and it’s appearance in my favourite clothing lines, but JC has created something that has all the cuteness and none of the lameness. Check out the rest of the line and you’ll see what I mean. -Ms.-

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Steve Aoki x WeSC Headphones – Steve Aoki is great. He likes to grow his hair long and dive shirtless into large crowds. Whatta rockstar. Ok, that might have sounded sarcastic but I really do like him and these are actually pretty sweet. I borrowed a pair for a day and the sound was way better than those silly ipod earbuds...and they look hella better too. Im waiting to see if they’ll make them in pink. -Ms.-

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Homeroom Lacelocks – They tell people when they look at your feet that it's game over for them...SHOE game over. I mean, they’ll know as soon as they see your fly ass kicks, but these will just help iterate it for them. -Ms.-

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Nike Air Max 90s St.Patty 07 – aside from the fact that Air Max’s are THE comfiest sneakers in existence, and the fact that these are in celebration of one of the best beer-drinking excuses EVER, this colourway is genius. I may not be irish but my kicks are. -Ms.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"Hip Hop Lives" - Hell fu$kin yes! Culture Fiend FO LIFE!

FASHION

"The Esquire" (white) by Nixon. Perforated leather, blue second hand accent...butter baby. -Mr.-

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"Poets Society" by Akomplice. Paying homage to various rap legends, Akomplice holds it down proper with this fresh two-tone print. -Mr.-

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"The White Vintage Tee" by Seventh Letter. Old school print with a retro layout - plain and simple. Pink and baby blue on white...can't go wrong. Keep an eye out for Seventh Letter this summer, you won't be disappointed. -Mr.-

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"Dicoco Vintage" (white, maroon, pink) by Creative Recreation. Slick, clean design. A little bright, but hey - spring's around the corner. The maroon soul with pink stitch and bottom tread - butter. White on white...dope, just make sure you spray these gems with several coats of stain guard. Creative Recreation does it again. -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"The Majors" feat. Casual, Prince Ali, Planet Asia and Keith Murray...HOLY SHIT! I'm down with crunk southern rap, miami DJ Khaled mixtapes, one to change with the times U feel me, but every once in awhile I ask my self...what the fuck happened to Hip Hop? Somebody throw some $$$ to the underground - INVEST IN QUALITY. The Majors - OG's, holdin it down still...all you young bucks - KNOW YOUR HISTORY. For those that have grown up with Hip Hop from it's conception - give thanks and praise for this shit here.

CULTURAL HERO

Bob Marley. Cultural chieftan - one of the highest ranked musical contributors of our time. Along side Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and a long list of reggae pioneers, Bob Marley wrote and co-wrote some of the greatest songs ever recorded - hands down.

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Stout (black) - Brixton. Straight ol skool classy. Perfect with The Jacquard...booyaa. -Mr.-

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"The Jacquard Zip Up" by Artful Dodger. Classic material -instantly. In a world of Ed Hardy couture, a new player steps to the plate. Artful Dodger holdin it down for high end labels everywhere, quality assured. -Mr.-

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"Wifey Material 2" by Two in the Shirt. Dope pic, clean design, nice back detailing...two-thumbs up all around. Ladies - I AM NOT sexist, my admiration stems from WM2's artistic merit - entirely. -Mr.-