SKI BEATZ FEAT. CURREN$Y - FLY BY from DD172 on Vimeo


Spitta and Ski Beatz link up for a new track called Fly By that is coupled with some video footage of Curren$y's time spent in the studio recording this track. It is exactly what you would expect, Jordan's, weed and some smooth lyrics, along with some nice visuals. Check it out if your a Curren$y fan. Be sure to keep an eye out for Ski's 24 Hour Karate School Presets: Twilight mixtape that will feature such artists as Mac Miller, Mikey Rocks, Smoke Dza and others.


Origin: Hypetrak

Transworld 30th Anniversary Interview with P-Rod

Transworld Skateboarding sat down for an interview with influential skater Paul Rodriguez for their 30 Most Influential Skaters of All-Time. P-Rod tells the history of how he got into skating and how after he was able to work up the courage to become friendly with the skaters he became increasingly overwhelmed by the culture. Apparently, it was his older sister that actually "planted the seed" for him to get into skating. Lastly, he discussed how he hopes that with his success he paved the way for younger athletes to get big name sponsors that will eventually propel them into the skating community and allow them to become as big of a name of as P-Rod is himself.


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Off Canvas - Niels "Shoe" Meulman

OFF CANVAS - Niels SHOE Meulman from Studio Stare on Vimeo.

Shoe Meulman is an artist from Amsterdam with a unique style called "Calligraffiti." Combining elements of graffiti and calligraphy font, Shoe uses push brooms to mime the strokes of fine brushes.  The outcome is beautiful and gigantic script, spanning across a rooftop.  One of six artists featured in Converse's Off Canvas exhibition last year, Meulman is a talented individual.  Check out his site for some sweet stuff and examples of his work.

Lil Wayne: Devil Worshipping Illuminati Spawn

Whilst reading up on spring fashion, I happened to stumble across the most unusual bout of controversy surrounding Lil Wayne and a particular streetwear brand that has been on the rise in recent years - UNIF. Of course, all of this turned out to be the product of none other than the cradle of unbridled idiocy: Youtube. This video points to the rapper's choice of UNIF garments featuring "Illuminati symbolism" as evidence of his puppet-like manipulation by the government in order to exert mind control over the population, or something (pictured sporting UNIF's "End is at Hand" t-shirt).

Anyways, UNIF does seem to be capitalizing on the popular resurgence of New Age ideology and symbolism in this end-of-days era for their 2012 Spring Collection, fittingly titled "Go to Hell for Heaven's Sake." Witty and often offensive, the new spring line manifests as a fusion of 70's and 90's style with a punky, grunge edge (some items feature smiley faces, others suspiciously nazi-like symbols). Printed t-shirts are a leading feature in the collection, as is with the majority of streetwear companies. Some of them I would use as a rag to wax my car, some I could definitely see myself tossing on over a pair of shorts and heading to the beach, or skatepark, or like, the apocalypse or whatever dude. So what 's your opinion of their designs? ...Not that it matters or anything. Shop the collection here.

Lil Wayne set to publish memoirs about his stay at Rikers

As many people know Lil Wayne was incarcerated at Rikers Island for a gun possession charge back in March of 2010. During his 365 day stint, shortened to 8 months due to good behavior, Wayne dropped the album I Am Not a Human Being on September 27, his birthday.  Then upon his release he dropped his much anticipated ninth studio album Tha Carter IV, and now he is releasing his memoirs from his days behind bars. The project is entitled Gone Till November and is scheduled to hit stores on Nov 28th.


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Freshjive Blog

If you are interested in reading about what motivates and inspires the Freshjive brand, check out their blog and estore. The blog is updated with very in-depth and interesting articles that are posted on a pretty regular basis by Max Gibson. The most recent article talks about the provocative author Hunter S. Thompson. This is their new tee inspired by the author and his legacy.

Origin: Freshjive

Scott Campbell - "Paved With Good Intentions"

Next week marks the opening of artist Scott Campbell's first Euro solo show, titled "Paved With Good Intentions," in Singapore at Gallery Reis.  This guy's work is nuts; it's clear his tattooing abilities influences his other work.  One of his greatest feats is the use of uncut prints of U.S. bills, cutting designs into the sheets of cash that effectively sink into the green "canvas."  Check out some of his work here, then peep his personal site to get a glimpse at his portfolio.

Source: Arrested Motion