In a rather sad turn of events it has been reported and confirmed that popular DJ and well known sneakerhead DJ AM was discovered dead by his friends after they, along with paramedics, broke down the door at his New York apartment at or around 5:20 PM on Friday, August 28, 2009. DJ AM will be dearly missed and remembered by his fans, Hip-Hop, and sneakerheads alike. Here are a few things I came across to remember the energy he brought to the world.
Here's a look at a collection that left me quite speechless. Though many of the kicks shown may be referred to as beaters or runners in the sneaker world because of their condition, I am drawn to this collection and collector for other reasons. Despite the fact that he owns many rare and priceless jewels there is something else that grabs my attention. You see, I have this thing for shoes with apparent (minimal) wear and tear, and age. For some reason I feel as if it adds a certain character or personality to the shoe. Its evident that the collector feels the same way because, not only is he deliberate in stating that he actually wears his shoes but he also, quite noticeably, takes great pride in his collection. Not to mention that throughout the video he refers to his sneakers as she... Leave your 2Cents!
After a great season for Kobe that ended with a ring and finals MVP, followed by a summer where the signing of Lamar Odom and Ron Artest make the Lakers a lock to repeat, what's a better way to cap things off than to be named cover boy of arguably the best NBA video game, NBA 2K10. Here's a NBA 2K10 first look of "Kobe Doin Work"... Leave your 2Cents!
With anticipation growing for the upcoming release of Jay-Z's 11th solo album, The Blueprint 3, it has recently been announced that Hov will grace the cover of the October issue of XXL Magazine, where he will speak on many subjects, such as the aftermath of the D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune) release, his stint as the president of Def Jam, as well as his the role in Hip-Hop today... Leave your 2Cents!
This episode of "Nike SB Un-Pretty" features the first major signee to the Nike SB brand, P-Rod (Paul Rodriguez), clearly before the "fame and fortune". Pay very close attention to the heat on his feet. Leave Your 2Cents!
Though the album cover was released several weeks ago here's a first look at the final track listing for Jay-Z's much anticipated and apparently feature heavy(11/15) The Blueprint 3... Leave Your 2Cents!
1. “What We Talkin’ About” (featuring Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun)
2. “Thank You”
3. “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
4. “Run This Town” (featuring Kanye West and Rihanna)
5. “Empire State of Mind” (featuring Alicia Keys)
6. “Real As it Gets” (featuring Young Jeezy)
7. “On to the Next One” (featuring Swizz Beatz)
8. “Off That” (featuring Drake)
9. “A Star is Born” (featuring J. Cole)
10. “Venus vs. Mars”
11. “Already Home” (featuring Kid Cudi)
12. “Hate” (featuring Kanye West)
13. “Reminder”
14. “So Ambitious” (featuring Pharrell)
15. “Young Forever” (featuring Mr Hudson)
Many people's idea of skateboarding derives simply from what they see on the X-Games. Well this video clip serves as the intro to a series I like to call "Nike SB Un-Pretty" which gives viewers a glimpse of the much less mainstream, less structured, and quite frankly less pretty side of the street skate scene. Leave Your 2Cents!
By now the big moment has come and gone for most, but just in case you're like my uncle and happened to be working during the premier of Jay-Z's new video for "Run This Town" here's your second chance to catch it... Leave Your 2Cents! (About how much you loved seeing Rhianna throwing up the ROC!)
Though I've repeatedly expressed the fact that I have no desire what so ever to attempt skateboarding nor do I own a skateboard, it should be duly noted that I do acknowledge, accept, and appreciate the role in which skateboarding played and continues to play in the sneaker culture. So with that being said don't be alarmed by sporadic posts focusing on skateboarding. Leave your 2Cents!
With mere hours left until the world premier of Jay-Z's video for his latest single,Run This Town featuring Kanye West and Rihanna from the upcoming Blueprint 3 album, what could be better than a sneak peak behind the scenes look at the making... And by the way don't forget to tune in tonight(Aug 20) at 8/7c to MTV to catch the video in its entirety!!! Leave your 2Cents!
1. The first thing you notice on everyone is their shoes. 2. When you walk into class people occasionally say Another Pair?!? 3. The teachers even notice when you get new shoes. 4. Instead of taking the shortcut with your friends in the grass or dirt you walk all the way around the cement. 5. Your parents get really mad when you get another pair of shoes. 6. When somebody insults your shoes, you stick up for them like they are your children. 7. You constantly look at peoples shoes when you walk by them. 8. Before you go out, you think for a good 10 15 minutes about which sneakers you should wear. 9. You do not wear certain sneakers to parties/clubs because you are afraid someone is going to step on them. 10. You do not wear White/Clear sole shoes in the rain. 11. You keep every single pair of shoes in the box, stuffed. 12. When people you know (or even strangers) who always see you, look at you, and then look directly down to your feet to see what your shoe you are wearing. 13. Most of the time your shoes are the main center attraction. 14. You feel insulted when someone says Theyre JUST shoes! 15. You want multiple pairs of the same shoe. 16. You browse eBay daily to find that HG (Holy Grail). 17. You are willing to spend good money on your HG in NDS (Near Dead stock) condition. 18. You know at least 2 people in every shoe store you go to. 19. Your paintings are shoe themed. 20. You could have bought a small car for the amount you spent on your collection. 21. You get really defensive about any damage to your shoes. 22. You save up your lunch money over a month to buy a new pair. 23. You look down at your shoes every 5 minutes. 24. Your drawer is full of shoe cleaners. 25. You skip school to go to the mall because new pair of Jordans are being released. 26. You know what NT and ISS stands for. 27. You sit in class and keep turning your foot to the side to look at your shoes. 28. You know a fake shoe when you see it. 29. Your background in your computer is a Jordan. 30. You go to the mall for silica packs and tell the lady that its for a school project because they wont give you any otherwise. 31. You check the weather before you go out so you know what shoe you should wear. 32. You limp when you walk to prevent creasing. 33. You learned the roman numerals from the Air Jordan series. 34. 23 is one of your favorite numbers. 35. When you are bored in class and someone says something about shoes you listen. 36. You never try to get any of your shoes dirty. 37. You carry an Eastbay or Sole Collector magazine in your backpack. 38. You know all the release date for Jordans. 39. You get mad when people say Jordans are a waste of money. 40. When you buy a new pair of shoes you take pictures of them.
Just a little something I read along the way... How many of you can relate? I know I Can!... Leave your 2Cents!
Good question... I consider myself to be a fresh, young, creative, business minded individual seeking to make an impact on the world. I also happen to be an enthusiast of the hip-hop and sneaker cultures. I love the two so much that I often feel that i could talk for hours about them, but instead i figured this is a better way to reach people who actually want to listen, versus holding innocent ears hostage. Myke in the City blog will be the place I document my obsession with urban culture.
