CINEMATIC DOPE

Brilliant! Something to look forward to this fall. The celebrated children's picture book 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak is a classic tale about a boy named Max who is sent to his room after making mischief, and shortly after drifts into an imaginary world full of mythical creatures known as The Wild Things. A simple yet effective analysis of anger, Sendak's tale is regarded as classic American children's literature...rightly so. After viewing this clip a sudden feeling of nostalgia rolled over me, followed by a yearning to be a kid again, free from bills, politics, and the weight of a world which is far more complex than we are led to believe as children. A definite must see. -Mr.-

NIGHT LIFE

Tomorrow night...Stones Throw 2009 Party - feat. Peanut Butter Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne, James Pants and Dam-Funk. Shout out to Jessie and The Cyberkrib fam. -Mr.-

KNOW YOUR PAST

"Message to the Messengers" by Gil Scott Heron. Listen to the words, I mean really soak this $hit in. Born in Chicago in 1949, raised in the Bronx from age thirteen...Gil was a product of his environment. He is known for his poetry, music, and written works, but most importantly his activism. He teamed up with Brian Jackson in the late sixties, and went on to create a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, laced with strong lyrical content which reflected the social and political climate of the time. Two great works - "Pieces Of A Man" and "Winter In America." This track is extremely relevant and should be heard by all those who are lucky enough to entertain the attention of the masses. It's about time you grew up. -Mr.-

ART FORMS

Kehinde Wiley: Down. For those unfamiliar with Brooklynite Kehinde Wiley, two words - NEXT LEVEL. These images are from his 'Down' series that exhibited late last year at Deitch Projects, NY. The show was comprised of seven large scale works inspired by images of fallen warriors, saints, and classical mythology. The 411 - Kehinde is known for making figurative paintings that quote historical sources and position young black men within those fields of ‘power.’ His heroic figures, slightly larger than life size, are depicted in poses of power and spiritual awakening. In a nutshell - old school imagery with modern day subjects...a winning combination! -Mr.-

CULTURAL HERO

Shai Agassi discusses the future of the electric car. Innovations free us from limitations. War isn't the answer people, freeing ourselves from resource dependency and the blind act of financing our "so called" enemies IS. Sometimes we must sacrifice that which we know, excessive comfort, and old habits in order to bring about positive change and long term stability. ACT LIKE YOU KNOW! -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

Chase & Status feat. Kano - Against All Odds from Tim DnB on Vimeo. Straight outta London, drum and bass/breakbeat producers Chase and Status feat. Kano. The beat bangs like hipster hair dos. Electrifying and up beat...music to grind to. Get that doe people, against all odds. When losing isn't an option, the only path to walk is that of a winner....POWER TO THE POOR! -Mr.-

FASHION

"Castor 09" by Brixton. Classic design, lightweight, what more can I say? Summer ready. Get yourself a pair of suspenders, a pinstripe button down and you're good-to-go. Fedora's...from tees to bow ties, fitteds aren't always the answer. -Mr.-

FASHION

"The Carpe Diem Tee" by Crooks and Castles. The sunrise image solidifying the font says it all. Classic quote, classic tee. Every new day is a chance to right those wrongs, take those risks, and attempt to accomplish that which will set you free. The rich golden hue on black is a winning combination. Just when crooks was starting to disappoint me...who knew? -Mr.-

FASHION

"Everybody High Seitan Brown" by Alife. Straight up and down - BEAUTIFUL! I'm talking beautiful like Pam Grier in her hey day, sunsets in Havana, and lunch specials at Ho Su...feel me? Alife are usually a little too left field for my taste, but these right here - YeZZir! Sophisticated, clean, and most importantly - toned down. Top shelf like cookie jars! The inconsistent dying process of the seitan shoes also assures no two pairs are alike...let me say it again - beautiful. -Mr.-

INKED

Once again...INK. Dope pic! HomeZ looks like he partied for three days straight, stumbled back to his whip and realized he locked his keys in the car. If I could...I'd blow this up, frame it and hang it in my living room. -Mr.-

NIGHT LIFE

Tonight @ Octopus - PFS on-line store launch party. A must?...like my man says - "800%" -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

Nyle "Let The Beat Build" from Nyle on Vimeo.DOPE! Philly born, New York City schooled - Nyle. Who knew? Creativity in full effect/live and direct, what more can I say...ONE TAKE! Even if you aren't feeling the track, admire and respect the artistic merit of the video and the talented folks involved. PLANTAINS! Diced, sizzled and salted. Two thumbs up - Brasil style. -Mr.-

NIGHT LIFE

Wale + Mod Club = attendance mandatory. Shout out to Offshoot and my boy Safari. -Mr.-