Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Theophilus London = That Dude




I saw Theophilus at the Wired Store and he mangled it! Kevin and Bereyah gave him the co-sign too! This guy is on his way to becoming a BIG star!!! Check out his blog @ theophiluslondon.wordpress.com!


Viva Los Treps!!!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Ski Beatz X Mos Def, "Taxi" = The HARDEST Shit Out!!!



This is one of the reasons Mos Def continues to be one of my favorite artists...although I can't co-sign the black and white penny-loafers, yellow and black lumberjack wit the black tie combo LOL (WTF?!?!?!)

Viva Los Treps!!!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Eike Konig = Inspiration

"The image is very powerful and strong..."
-Eike Konig

Sometimes you hear the words and you know the message was meant for you...Enjoy!

Eike Koenig from Hort from Leonardo Mercado on Vimeo.



Viva Los Treps!!!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Scott Campbell: Cash Rules...





Downtown New York’s favorite tattoo artist, Scott Campbell has a new show up at the Shop at Lazarides. Using real dollar bills and a few laser beams, he’s coming up with some amazing pieces.
Check out more of Scotts work at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn.
(words and pics via www.dqmnewyork.com)

Viva Los Treps!!!

Je t'aime...moi non plus



Kevin put me on to Serge Gainsbourg.

Serge was so over the top...told Whitney he wanted to pop on live television (albeit a bit inebriated)...jane birkin to bridget bardot...famously recorded himself making love to a very famous married actress...took a foray into Reggae that ended with him making enemies of Bob Marley...all the while being one of the least aesthetically pleasing "macks" of all time! :)


I drew a pic of Serge in '06. Recently I was visiting some of my fave blogs and ran across http://drawserge.blogspot.com/, an illustrative tribute to the late, great Gainsbourg curated by Jonathan Edwards. I sent the pic to Jonathan and he most graciously posted my pic along with a short blurb. I was happy to see the blue ink Serge among the other artist submissions, proud even...

On Monday I found an email from Mr. Edwards regarding the pic I submitted...the pic was published in a Brazillian Magazine!



Viva Los Treps!!!
(a gift for anyone who can translate into English)

WTFHYD???!??




Life is funny...sometimes when you question things, answers present themselves. Lately, I have been questioning my being...you know, the age old question, "Why am I here?" I am an artist, however I work a "day" job in finance. My job is pretty nice and I like the people I work with. My manager is cool and I have little to no problems in my day-to-day operations. So, what's the problem...? The problem is as follows:
I want to do the thing that I was put on this planet to do. Create. It is very simple for me...however with a mortgage and the economy in it's present state, a 2nd grader in private school and a bun in the oven...things are not that simple. As I am typing this, the head of HR comes to my office requesting something work related. I casually turn around to answer her question and realize the ultimate reason for this post...I gotta get the fuck outta here before I turn into one of "them". After explaining the reason for the delay, she responds in her annoyingly always pleasant voice and smiles. I know she can see through me, but I have better things to do, right? Right! So now with HR off my jock I turn to matters more important...
I WILL create!



Viva Los Treps!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Marijuana Reform Act of 1977 = Good to know!!!



"The kicker in this is the apparently almost unknown fact that possession of 25 grams, or seven-eighths of an ounce...is not a crime in New York State and has not been since the passage of the Marijuana Reform Act of 1977, or 32 years ago."

Mark Jacobson wrote a great article for all the dodi-smokers in the new issue of New York Magazine. I love the pics too!!! (So much so that i threw a couple favs up..peace Horacio Salinas)

Viva Los Treps!!!

Dr. Clarke = My Hero!!!

Finally, a REAL Dr. who can RAP!!!
(I'm not even playin, he kills it!!!)


Viva Los Treps!!!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Ramadan Muhbarak!!!





This is the time of year in which muslims are fasting and praying! It is a time for reflection and contemplation about a person's relationship with God. It is also a time to help those less fortunate. Please take time out of your day to reflect and give thanks for all the blessings in our lives!!!

Viva Los Treps!!!

Friday, September 11, 2009

Hall of Fame for his Airness!!!

Induction Ceremony starts @ 6:30pm...

Thanks, Mike!!!

Viva Los Treps!!

Shanks, shivs and shit!!!

"Word is bond, you got 6mins on that jack, kid, or shit is real...!"
-Nas "One Love"


Being locked up is no picnic, to be sure, and people in prison have to learn to do without the small comforts of life on the outside. But, thanks to books and movies about prison life, it’s pretty well-known that inmates have an endless capacity for invention. The empty peanut butter jar or used Popsicle stick that anyone else would throw away becomes a valuable tool in prison. Most of these items are considered contraband and would be confiscated if found, but that doesn’t stop inmates from recycling and repurposing the materials at hand to create some truly astonishing items.

(read more at www.weburbanist.com)


Viva Los Treps!!!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Sky's The Limit...





Viva Los Treps!!!

Our 1st Yankee Game!!!





Viva Los Treps!!!

Quirk = The Truth!!!





If you are a fan of beauty, this site is for you...just remember NSFW :)
http://quirkk.tumblr.com/

Viva Los Treps

Mark Wagner: Playin wit money...cards


http://smokeinmydreams.com/
(via worldfamousdesignjunkies.com)

Viva Los Treps!!!

Complex.com - The 50 Best Nike Dunks Of All Time


Since it was unleashed into the sneaker world in 1985 for college basketball teams, the Nike Dunk had quickly and firmly established itself as one of the quintessential silhouettes in the sneaker business. Since then it had been the go-to shoe for sneakerheads of all walks and ages, and also one of the most popular canvases for customization and collaboration.

With so many releases and models and colorways out, there is always much dispute about the best Dunk. Since everyone has a favorite and this is probably one of the most controversial topics sneakerheads will ever encounter, Complex had decided to step in and put together a comprehensive list of what they deem as “The 50 Best Nike Dunks Of All Time”. Some we spotted on the list include a collaborative pair with Comme des Garcons and Beautiful Losers. Too many wonderful and cool kicks to name here, we will leave you to peruse the article for yourself. Whether you concur or beg to differ, there is no doubt this is one of the best lists every compiled.

via www.freshnessmag.com

Viva Los Treps!!!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Michael Moore + Police Brutality = F*ck Tha Police!!!

"Fuck the police coming straight from the underground,
A young nigga got it bad cuz I'm brown!"
-Ice Cube, "Fuck Tha Police"





Viva Los Treps!!!
(via Ket's blog on 12ozprophet.com)

Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Foreign Exchange = That Good Shit!!!

The Foreign Exchange feat. Darien Brockington - "Take Off The Blues" from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.


Phonte (from Little Brother) and Nicolay are THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE! Check out www.gordongartrellradio.com for more info...and get your late pass, if you dudes over slept!!!

Viva Los Treps!!!

It's FOREVER wit me!!!





Eminem catches another body...Viva Los Treps!!!
(via dallaspenn.com)

Monday, August 10, 2009

"Get Ur Hand to Ur Hairline...General!!!"

Fresh back from "holiday" in Barbados!!! (peace to my young British homie, Jono!!) Can't tell you how good it feels to go away to foreign land with family and friends! I am back and focused and ready to go in (no homo)!!! Salute me.

Viva Los Treps!!!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Life...

"Hey young world, the world is yours...!"
-Slick Rick

Whassuper!??!?! Life is finally at a speed that allows me to blog! But isn't life trully exciting...really just fuckin awesome...?!?!!!! I mean things haven't changed THAT much but things have changed SO much... I know you're like, "what has he been smokin?" (some great kush, but that's not the point). My last post was a thank you to Brother Barack. His presidency has changed the course of American History. But it has not been without it's pro'lems...RECESSION, bitches! So along with great power, comes great resposibility and now Barack has the responsibiltiy of bringing America back to it's prominence (dominance...?). And I don't know about you but I think he really can do it. I'm not on his ballsack, thinking he is the best thing since sliced bread, but I will tell you that I believe what he says and I think he really wants things in our society to change for the better. Will things change...only time will tell. But for some reason things just seem a whole helluva lot more hopeful!

I'm goin back to live my dream-life, until the next time...

Viva Los Treps!!!