FASHION

"Skytop" Black Tape Collection by Supra. The whole pack is PLANTAINS, but the Skytop leads the pack...hands down. Tight like moochers, top shelf like cookie jars. Say word! -Mr.-

NEO NAZIS IN RUSSIA

"Horrific Documentary on Russian Neo Nazis part 1" source: www.current.com. Shout out to Christof Putzel for a job well done. The loss of jobs over seas due to outsourcing, and immigrant employment in nations with high unemployment rates are concerns many first world citizens struggle to understand. This documentary illustrates the destructive climate that is created when desperate, uneducated individuals unfamiliar with the political process and the complex issue of immigration and its ties to cheap labour for growing economies, unleash their frustration on innocent people who's only crime is that of their ethnicity. What amazes me is Russia lost more casualties to Hitler than any other nation, and yet these Russian nationalists choose to follow his doctrine in the name of their national heritage...talk about misdirected anger. I hate seeing the poor fight amongst themselves...the economic elite have always been the root of your woes...redirect your frustrations and do it in a positive manner. You know what frustrates me, people who fight tooth and nail for issues they really know nothing about. -Mr.-

NIGHT LIFE

Looking for something reminiscent to Nasa back in the day, a local weekly spot to indulge in good music and chillaxed vibes...look no further. Shout out to my fam Dank and Mr. Steve "the three quarter sleeve". DO NOT SLEEP! -Mr.-

CINEMATIC DOPE

"The Cove" directed by Louie Psihoyos. A high-tech dive team armed with state-of-the-art equipment, inspired into action and led by world renown dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry, infiltrate a highly protected cove in Taijii, Japan in order to expose some of the worst animal abuse in recorded history and its direct threat to human health and the children of Japan. DOPE! Far too often man falls into the vicious cycle of apathy and forgets the rewarding thrill of activism. This film documents the covert-ops of dedicated individuals and the positive energy produced when people unite for a common good...brilliant. Highly recommended. And for those of you so apathetic you can't even pull yourself away from the latest blockbuster flop to support such a film - I feel sorry for you. Two thumbs up Brasil style. -Mr.-

SUBLIME

"Sublime" strictly for those that know. Long Beach natives responsible for setting the standard in California ska/punk. Just like The Specials...they have influenced too many to mention. Respect the originators. -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"Ghost Town" by The Specials. If you don't know, never heard of, or plain out knew but didn't appreciate...THE SPECIALS - respect the foundation. They've influenced too many to mention. Raise your guns and salute. -Mr.-

FASHION

"Summertime Fitted 09" by 7Union. 7Union = BO$$! Mesh back, old school stripes, like I said before - why aren't more fitteds fu$kin with mesh? PLANTAINS!...deep fried and drenched in hot sauce straight out the skillet - feel it!?. Beautiful...act like you know. -Mr.-

FASHION

"Page Turn" by Imaginary Foundation. Again...color, don't be scurred. Splashes of color are dope because they'll compliment almost any kick or fitted you have in your arsenal. The quality is always second to none with this label as well, so treat with care. Top shelf like cookie jars. -Mr.-

FASHION

"ZX 9000" light aqua/neon blue by Adidas. Slick and oh so sweet...I'm talking cavities and calories - FEEL ME!? Straight goods. And for all yall scared of color - step outside the box and smell the change. -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"Maybe So, Maybe No" by Mayer Hawthorne. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan (just outside of Detroit), now located in sunny LA, Mayer Hawthorne was introduced to Peanut Butter Wolf by Noelle Scaggs of the Rebirth and signed to indie heavyweight Stones Throw Records shortly after. My man sings, produces and plays all instruments recorded...I tip my hat to you partner. Talent plus ingenuity and the ability to stray from the pack leads to great things - SAY WORD! -Mr.-

YEAH YEAH YEAHS LIVE!

YEAH YEAH YEAHS w/ AMANDA BLANK @ The Koolhaus. All ages + Koolhaus = shoes trampled...not so good. Yeah Yeah Yeah's performance...PLANTAINS! Entertainment in every sense of the word. True rock stars - feel me?...A dying breed. The NYC based trio performed with charisma, energy, and excitement. Karen O led the performance like a champ, turned my half a$$ attitude around, and made me an all out fan. I have smelled the coffee people...I suggest you do the same. Two thumbs way up - Brasil style. -Mr.-

THE END OF CARIBANA

STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN, LEFT TO RIGHT...Caribana is officially dead. Lifeless, soulless, flavourless, bland...a.k.a. next year don't even bother. I mean the parade was already getting tired, but with the fences up, and the bridges closed...done. As square and conservative as it gets - can I get an amen!?...F that - I'm taking it. 1st off, I understand someone was injured and Scotiabank's insurance agents and lawyers got shook, but cutting people off from the parade with an 8 foot fence...really? I'm six foot and couldn't see jack. People on the north side of the fence set up picnic tents and completely cut everyone off from viewing the parade, and the packs of people along the south side made it almost impossible to see anything either...I believe I saw the tip of a feather walk by. The people on the floats looked lame and uninspired, and the overall vibe was weak, real weak. Homeboy on CP24 had the nerve of saying Caribana is the second largest, most celebrated carnival after Rio...nah man...not even close. Rio actually lets loose and illustrates what celebration and carnival REALLY is. Toronto is conservative, uninspired, and straight up DRY! The parties have become over saturated with hip hop, and the closest you get to experiencing anything Caribbean is viewing a flag tucked into someones back pocket. I spoke with several vacationers from abroad and they all had negative things to say..."a waist of time", "this city stinks", "next year I'm saving up for Trinidad". Sad people, real sad. In a nutshell...fu$k Scotiabank, and fu$k the lame a$$ committee responsible for this travesty of a fete.

Two thumbs way down. SAY WORD! -Mr.-

88 DAYS

"88 Days Of Fortune" - SUPPORT LOCAL TALENT! And not just because they're local...because they're talented. Did I mention it's free...no excuses. SAY WORD! -Mr.-