MUSIC - VIDEO

"Hollywood" by Hollywood Holt. Straight outta Chi town, holdin it down for the electronica/hip hop/underground street kids worldwide. Produced mainly by Mano a.k.a. Million dolla Mano also outta Chigcago's southside, Hollywood Holt is down with Murder Club and is about to set waves in '09. Keep your eye on this cat. -Mr.-

FASHION

"The Magnacon" by Nixon. Super fresh...with a hefty price tag to match (six bills), but definately worth every penny. If your looking for something less baller, more casual yet still maintaining a level of prestige...look no further. Nixon - show em how its done. -Mr.-

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"The Big '84 snapback" by Elm Company. Snapbacks - CAN YOU DIG IT? Not so fresh if you got some bushy a$$ hair and that ish be busting out the hole in the back, but if you got yourself a slick new fade - it don't get any better. Teal people, teal on black - can't go wrong. The text is proper, reminds me of the new balance font and the placement is bang on. Top shelf I say, top shelf. -Mr.-

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"The Bathgate Jacket" by Boxfresh. Crazy plaid...reminds me of the Christmas wrapping paper I used last year. Never thought I'd rock it like this, but damn this shit works. Rock this on Christmas with nothing else on, slap a bow on your head (either one works) and give your girl something to remember...ta DAOW! -Mr.-

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"Insignia" by 3sixteen. Teal on black - come on yall...BANG! In yo face. 3sixteen are trying out a new logo...it's all good, but I'm still feeling the original. 3sixteen holdin it down once again. -Mr.-

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Nike Air Max Light Premiums, Tartan Check. Fresh to death...ya heard! Even when Nike sweat shops are outlawed, the sneaker game folds and kidz be mad broke because Bush destroyed the worlds economy...these will still be numero uno. Color selection is gravy, the plaid cross hatching - top shelf. I'm not a big Nike head, but these right here - DO NOT SLEEP! -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"No Matter What" by T.I. Regardless what the Internet gossip says, word of mouth here say assumes, Shawty Lo drama on youtube fuels...clear your assumptions and respect the track for the track. Straight uplifting, feel good music - YA DIG! This goes out to all my brothers and sisters facing obstacles, trials and tribulations, and circumstances that seem impossible to overcome. Keep your head up and face the storm head on...No matter what. -Mr.-

KNOW YOUR PAST

"Hey, That's No Way To Say Good Bye" by Roberta Flack. Beautiful song. KNOW YOUR PAST! Yeah, Yeah "Killing Me Softly"...but whatchu know about the album First Take (1969) rightly named for this was her first album recorded on Atlantic Records - music at its finest people. Give it up for one of the smoothest ladies in the game. -Mr.-

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"Yellow Gingham Trinity" by Major. Yellow tablecloth checkers on black...come on now. Grab some corn on the cob and show these fools whats really good. MAJOR holdin it down. -Mr.-

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"The Engineering Hoody" by Triple 5 Soul. Peep the detailing - PLANTAINS. Plain, simple, understated, yet top notch DZINE. Dope fit, real sleek and the chest and back detailing are straight goods. I haven't copped a Triple 5 Soul piece in over seven years...things are about to change - feel me? -Mr.-

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"Half Man Half Amazin" by Acrylick. Now I know Nas has slipped and his beat selections have been questionable, however - don't forget the past...a legend people. And I don't know about you...but I know damn well I'm Half Man Half Amazin, so this tee suits me regardless ya dig! -Mr.-

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Vans Classic Slip-Ons. Can't go wrong. Yellow and black plaid with the yellow stripe - proper. Rock em while the weather permits. And to all you lucky enough to live where palms flourish - count your blessings and cop you some of these. -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"5000 Ones" DJ Drama feat. Nelly, T.I., Diddy, Yung Joc, Willie The Kid, Yung Jeezy and Twista...DAYAMN try and say that in one breath. Straight club banger. This one goes out to Gramps. Turn the volume way the fu$k up and brush your shoulders off playa. -Mr.-

FASHION

"Elm Company Plaid". Fall 2008 release...perfect timing. Shout out to sweet meat, this shit ain't going NO where. All three colors are fresh, but the purple takes 1st prize. The text placement is top notch, overall design - clean/subtle and the black satin liner...forget about it. Straight lumber jack PIYAMPin yall. -Mr.-

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"The Double Cross Hoody" by Rocksmith. PLANTAINS! Deep fried, baked, or raw as fu$k - its all gravy. Fabric selection, color selections, overall fit - proper. On some varsity jacket remixed and upgraded to perfection type ish - DO NOT SLEEP! -Mr.-

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"Rad Awol" by Rogue Status. Purple and pink...come on now, you know that's like sweet potatoe fries and curry mayo - a match made in heaven. Simple text on some heavy metal type flex, tie dye/splatter design - top shelf. Rogue Status holdin it down. -Mr.-

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"ZX 500 M's (London)" by Adidas. Grey pin stripes on black AND purple...P to the muthafu$kin IMP yall. CAN U DIG IT? Straight goods. From a far the overall design is subtle, understated and easily overlooked, and yet from a closer look - BAM! Some skinny black jeans and your good-to-go (shout out to Mr. Dankery Harv - haha). Available @ HUF SF. -Mr.-

CINEMATIC DOPE

"The Visitor" (2007) a film written and directed by Thomas McCarthy (The Station Agent). Walter Vale(Richard Jenkins) a college professor returns to New York city to attend a conference and finds a couple living in his unattended apartment. Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Jekesai Gurira) are two illegal immigrants that were tricked into renting the empty unit. What unravels next is a story of human interaction as the lines between race, age and social class are blurred by the simple tie that binds us all - humanity. The underlying theme however is change. Change can be a beautiful thing, a break from routine, a change in perspective, a change in direction...life is too short, experience something new. I highly recommend this film especially for those feeling like breaking the mold. Two thumbs up - Brasil style. -Mr.-