SANGUE SICILIANO

I HAVE MOVED...

2010-10-12T16:26:00.000-07:00

PLEASE FIND ME HERE: www.olmocassibba.tumblr.com

LOVE, LIGHT AND PEACE.

CHET BAKER TIME AFTER TIME 1964

2010-02-25T15:32:00.000-08:00

I love Chet Baker....he seems so true to himself and bleeds style.

Peace

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!

2010-02-14T04:34:00.000-08:00

Peace

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

2010-02-14T02:28:00.001-08:00

Take time to love your loved ones.

Peace

CHEAP GRILLZ

2010-01-24T04:15:00.000-08:00

Gold teeth have been used for cosmetic purposes for many years but in some country's they are worn as a status symbol or considered a symbol of wealth. Grillz became used as fashion statements in Miami Florida around the 60s, but it wasn't until the 80s that gold teeth became popular in the hip-hop world.

"Smile for me daddy"

Scary:

Peace

HOLD BOX FLAT

2010-01-21T15:08:00.000-08:00

If you don't know about the Hold Box Flat radio podcast check the link and stay tuned for updates and mixes.... click the pic to listen to their latest mix.

Web site:
www.holdboxflat.blogspot.com

Peace

LIL' GIRL FEAT. FATIMA & STEPHEN

2010-01-14T18:38:00.000-08:00

Its official. BIG TINGS!!!

NON SENSE JANUARY SALES @ PLASTIC PEOPLE

2010-01-13T12:00:00.000-08:00

Join Benny Blanco, Josey Rebelle, Judah, Mr Wonderful plus the hardcore regulars this Saturday for a night of fresh grooves....expect old school Hip Hop, Rare Groove, Deep, Organic, Afro beat, New York Funk, Underground Disco, Boogie and much more.

One of the best nights in London...its rawness reminds me of an old Jazz jam session....sparks flying across the room. Shear love for that transcending energy we all need form time to time. YES!!!

Saturday 16th January
10.30pm - 4.30am

Plastic People
147-149 Curtain Road
London
EC2

FREE ENTRY

Big up to the Nonsense massive!!

LO LIFES REPRESENT

2010-01-04T03:15:00.000-08:00

Thanks to: www.vintagegearaddicts.com

Peace to all.....2010 is upon us, its time to heal harts and love one another.

NONSENSE BDAY @ PLASTIC PEOPLE

2009-11-17T01:49:00.000-08:00

It's time to get your dancing shoes on...

Lets celebrate together with good music and good people.

See you there

Peace

ZONE7STYLE X THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PILLOW DEADSTOCK SALE!!!!

2009-11-14T09:04:00.000-08:00

The largest collection of rare, heavyweight, dead-stock, designer gems. From 80's, 90's sports wear to early couture, sneakers, sunglasses and anything that bleeds style. Personal collections that have never been seen before, items only come around once in a lifetime and must have take years of traveling all corners of the globe to find.....all of which will be in one place at one time!!! its a must see, sorry no excuses!!

Saturday 21st Nov @ Albert & Pearl,
181 Upper Street,
Islington.
1-5pm

www.zone7style.blogspot.com

Miss this and you will have missed out.

Keep vintage dead-stock alive.

Studio time

2009-11-10T16:21:00.001-08:00

Artists unite...peace

EL SOCIAL SAT 30th OCT 2009

2009-10-24T12:40:00.000-07:00

Goodhood and Thats Right presents... El Social
Morgan Zarate, Darkstar, Olmino and Katie Skills

An evening of seriously good music, all night long. Just for fun and of course to make you dance!

Once again we will be joined by the mighty Morgan Zarate. Morgan spends most of his time locked up in his Hackney studio making serious soul music. Working on solo material as well as producing for other artists, his forthcoming projects are something to look forward to. But until then, its all about catching him bump the dance-floor. Morgan rocked our last party, and we feel privileged to have him back.

Next on the line up is the seriously talented and soon to be massive Darkstar. It's hard to know what to say about Darkstar, other than watch out!!! We love Darkstar. Seriously.

Finally, we present to you.. Goodhood's very own super playa... Mr Olmino, who along with Katie Skills, will be getting things warmed up nicely.

www.goodhoodstore.com

Peace

URBAN JAZZ RADIO!

2009-10-19T15:51:00.000-07:00

Why not stop by my radio show tomorrow, Tuesday 20th October between 5-7pm for the 'Musical Exosphere' an eclectic mix of Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Boogie, Rare Groove, Wold beats and much more.

www.urbanjazzradio.net

Looking forward to hearing from you in the chat room or on the text.

Peace

SALT SOUND WAVES

2009-10-17T01:33:00.000-07:00

The amazing shapes and patterns that are created with every new tone or frequency made...look they are beautiful. SOUND IS BEAUTIFUL. EVERYTHING RESONATES AT A CURTAIN FREQUENCY, TAP IN TO IT AND IT WILL CHANGE SHAPE. SOUND IS EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IS SOUND.

This has totally inspired me to go deeper in to the power of sound and how we can use it to heal.

Peace

Mc Battle 1985 - Roxanne Shante vs Busy Bee

2009-10-08T15:38:00.001-07:00

"1 2 3...hit it"

BE INTERNET IS DOWN...

2009-10-02T02:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of posts but my interet is down for another week. I will be using cyber cafes for a while.

Hold tight.

"STILL BILL"

2009-09-27T17:01:00.001-07:00

Still Bill Trailer from STILL BILL on Vimeo.

Peace

ORCHESTRE POLY RYTHMO DE COTONOU + GNAWA HOME SONGS - TAMESLOHT BLUES

2009-09-24T14:32:00.000-07:00

This is a real treat, in fact one that can't be missed...The UK debut of Benin's legendary voodoo/funk sensation mixing funk and Afrobeat with Voudoun rhythms.

Arguably West Africa’s best kept secret, Benin's finest band spent the 1970s mixing funk and Afrobeat with the bewitching rhythms of their native Voudoun tradition. Their output, both in quantity and quality, was astonishing - and live they're still producing revelatory psychedelic grooves.
'It's like feeling that a doll in your image is being pierced through and that the needles are in the hands of James Brown.' Les Inrockuptibles.

Plus the support act from Gnawa Home Songs - Tamesloht Blues will also be performing.
Hailing from the holy village of Tamesloht in Morocco in the arid lands south of Marrakech, this group of master gnawa musicians bring their intimate and transgressive music, bearing the healing melodies of their ritual drums and krakebs. "Gnawa home songs" is an exceptional gathering of truly gifted soloists (vocals and guembri lute), brought together by masters Emmanuelle Honorin and Karim Ziad.

27 September 2009 / 19:30
Barbican Hall.
Get your tickets here: www.barbican.org.uk

See you there.

MONDO BIZZARRO GALLERY

2009-09-24T02:07:00.000-07:00

Presents: Miguel Angel Martin "Sicotronic Records" @ Mondo Bizzarro, Via Reggio Emilia 32 c/d 00198 Roma, Italy. Starts Sat 26th Sep - 15th October.

“uno dei massimi disegnatori europei”, Time Magazine.

www.mondobizzarro.net

KUTIMAN

2009-09-23T02:04:00.000-07:00

I think this is great, It takes quit a lot of musicality to make this work. Kutiman cuts up Youtube vids and creates music...some exciting and actually very impressive work here...check it out, I think you will like it!! Thanks to Questlove's twitts.

Peace

URBAN JAZZ RADIO.NET

2009-09-22T17:23:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to visit the Urban Jazz Radio station this evening. Big thank you to all the guys down there, Sam, Ian, Jonathan and everybody else. Lovely to meet you. I hope it only gets bigger and more listeners tune in, as you are doing a wonderful thing....Sharing music is one of the most rewarding and great things to do. I would strongly suggest you log on to the show every Tuesday for a mix of Soul, Afro, Brazilian, Jazz, Boogie, Hip Hop, Funk, House and plenty more rarities.

www.urbanjazzradio.net

Peace

LONDON SCHOOL OF SAMBA @ 93 FEET EAST...

2009-09-21T16:14:00.000-07:00

London School of Samba will be putting on a free for all jam session/social, starting at 7pm - 11pm on Tuesday 22nd September. 93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, E1.

Peace

A TRUE LEGEND...RIP ROC RAIDA

2009-09-21T16:06:00.000-07:00

Peace

Eid Mubarak 2009 to all Muslims

2009-09-20T03:52:00.000-07:00

I would like to wish a happy end of Ramadan to everybody round the world.

Peace

Fender Rhodes

2009-09-18T15:44:00.000-07:00

I'm guessing the Eighties Ladies didn't use this but something very similar...I want one.

Eighties Ladies - Turned On To You

2009-09-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

Now i see where D'Angelo got his horn stab ideas from. I can never seem to get enough of these dreamy chords on that sweet sounding Rhodes, and the backing vocal melodies are so beautifully harmonized. Had to share this one.

Peace

Lagos Disco Inferno Sept 26th!

2009-09-17T01:49:00.000-07:00

If you happen to be in Lagos next weekend it may be worth checkin this out...

You might expect to hear something like this...

Peace

Marvin Gay - I want you

2009-09-16T01:29:00.000-07:00

Another day, another rehearsal....standard.

REAL TO REEL - LOVE ME LIKE THIS

2009-09-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

SUSAN & CICCIO

2009-09-15T06:08:00.000-07:00

Laughter is a wonderful thing, it can cure disease. "A smile a day keeps the doctor away".

:o)

Débruit Feat. OmMas Keith & Jamie Woon Im Goin Wit You

2009-09-14T14:35:00.000-07:00

Banging vocal line...dirty synth

The Lijadu Sisters - Life's Gone Down Low

2009-09-13T15:41:00.000-07:00

Peace

William Onyeabor - Better Change Your Mind

2009-09-13T05:26:00.000-07:00

Loving this track, the distant synth lines and raw drums, old symbols go deep....

THE FUTURES BRIGHT

2009-09-13T04:21:00.000-07:00

Friends and family London 09

NOTO SNAPS

2009-09-10T14:40:00.000-07:00

Sicily August 2009.

HOLIDAY SNAPS

2009-09-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

Rome July 2009.

JAMES MASON - SWEET POWER

2009-09-07T03:41:00.000-07:00

GILLES PETERSON ON RADIO 1

2009-08-28T07:58:00.000-07:00

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/gillespeterson/index.shtml

Floating Points Ensemble Maida Vale session

Check it...

Cassiano - Onda 12"

2009-08-28T07:13:00.000-07:00

Darkest Light - Lafayette Afro Rock Band

2009-08-28T07:12:00.000-07:00

With Love

Random canon

2009-08-25T12:45:00.001-07:00

ZEITGEIST II ADDENDUM

2009-08-25T11:35:00.000-07:00

Imagine a world free of carbon emissions, free of war and famin, a world where religion doesnt make you better or worse than the person next to you, infact where there is no religion at all. Imagine you didn't have to work to make money to pay the rent or buy the next gadget, everything is FREE...where MONEY DOESN'T EXIST!!!! Where all humans are equal, conscious and live in harmony with our planet not rinse every corner without ever caring or helping living animals and nature. We can get to that place but we must work together, take small steps and belive in the power of NOW!! THE PRESENT. We must member that WE ARE ALL ONE, WE ARE ALL ATOMS, WE MUST LOVE EACH OTHER.

Please take some time to watch this film, it is very inspiring, it can help you understand the way politics work. It can teach you about sustainable living and that we have the capability of building "carbon free" Power Station that could power the whole world forever.

Peace and Love

INNA DI RIDDIM

2009-08-05T11:30:00.000-07:00

Some dirty roads around East End plus a bit of cleanness West End Style. Traveling with a disposable polaroid which i found at a car boot sale down in battersea...4 for a pound!!

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power then we'll have peace"...
Jacque Fresco

PLAYING SAFE

2009-07-23T14:02:00.000-07:00

I was a bit disappointed with the safeness, must start taking more risks...'QI NON RISICA NON ROSICA'

More soon come.

Peace

A TATTOO IS NOT JUST FOR XMAS

2009-07-20T16:12:00.000-07:00

www.myspace.com/stewartrobson

When in Rome...

2009-07-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

Pentax pics coming soon.

A ROMANACCIO....

2009-07-09T09:34:00.000-07:00

Off to Rome for a long weekend.

May not get time to update the blog while i'm away, but i'll try and get some pics up if i can.

Have a good weekend.

Peace

IT'S MEEEEEE

2009-07-08T00:39:00.001-07:00

Spotting more and more of me's around town.

SICILIAN INSPIRATION

2009-07-07T07:12:00.000-07:00

Noto (Siracusa)...

Keepin it local...With Love

SICILIA - L'ISOLA DEL SOLE

2009-07-07T04:50:00.000-07:00

Peace

DOGGY STYLE

2009-07-05T03:01:00.001-07:00

Peace

CORBIS...

2009-07-03T07:29:00.001-07:00

www.pro.corbis.com

Peace

COWS - ISLE OF WHITE

2009-07-03T07:17:00.000-07:00

Peace

RED LIGHTS DISTRICT

2009-07-02T09:50:00.000-07:00

Peace

THE GOOD OL' DAYS

2009-06-30T10:03:00.001-07:00

Thank you to Seth for the link.

Peace

NO WORDS DESCRIBE YOUR GENIUS...RIP MICHAEL JACKSON.

2009-06-26T05:12:00.000-07:00

REST WELL.

EVER CLOSER....

2009-06-25T03:08:00.000-07:00

Cholo vs Yakuza...

PEACE

LONDON EC2

2009-06-21T16:16:00.000-07:00

More soon...

AMSTERDAM PT 5

2009-05-25T04:38:00.000-07:00

Peace

AMSTERDAM PT 4

2009-05-24T12:11:00.000-07:00

Peace

AMSTERDAM PT 3

2009-05-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

More to come.

INSPIRATION

2009-05-19T04:41:00.000-07:00

Cholo Styles

Peace

PENTAX + RICOH PRACTICE LONDON

2009-05-16T04:35:00.000-07:00

PEACE

PENTAX PRACTICE MARCH-APRIL 09

2009-05-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

I'm going to keep on this picture flow for a bit...if that's cool?

SICILIA BEDDA (IL LATO SCURO)

2009-05-12T15:47:00.000-07:00

Going back to my roots...

Pace

AMSTERDAM PT 02 DIGITAL CANON POCKET CAM

2009-05-11T04:08:00.000-07:00

More pics soon.

Enjoy

AMSTERDAM PT 01 DIGITAL CANON POCKET CAM

2009-05-10T02:51:00.000-07:00

More coming soon.

Peace

DEXTER WANSEL - LIFE ON MARS

2009-05-09T01:52:00.000-07:00

Lets get intergalactic...

Dexter Wansel - Life on Mars

Peace

AMSTERDAM CALLING...

2009-05-08T15:13:00.000-07:00

I
BEATRIX..

Sorry for the lack of updates recently...

I have been out in the Dam for a week, some much needed pre-summer chillin.

Queensday was like 10 Battersea carboot sales down every street only 100 times better.

With most clothing and objects around you turned to bright orange and ever other stool selling the craziest vintage key rings you've ever seen.

Awesome!!

Only there was a slight downer...When we got home there was live news coming in that someone had killed 5 people.

A nutty driver had attempted to plow down the queen as she wes parading through the crowds. But the driver got nowhere near the queen, instead hit the on-looking crown and ran over and killed 7 people while injured several more.

What madness!!

Here is some armature footage but i don't recommend watching it.
www.youtube.com

This goes out to the friends and families of those killed and hurt in the accident.

Peace

GOLD DIGGERS UNITE

2009-04-29T00:54:00.000-07:00

If you happen to be in Amsterdam this weekend you have to step to the biggest flea market in town. Last time i was there i found a selection of classic funk and disco.
Got to make the effort...

www.ij-hallen.nl

Peace

DEVIATION SESSION 18 @ GRAMAPHONE 6TH MAY 09

2009-04-28T10:49:00.001-07:00

Dare to take the challenge of being free of all pain and suffering. Just by listening you are allowing yourself to forget about all of the insecurities, feelings and thoughts that we humans are constantly dealing with.
You could obtain that feeling of ecstasy, that higher consciousness, that inspiration and purity of mind. Let the music guide you and your feelings to that place. Feed your conscious mind, soul and give power to your thoughts.

Trust in the power of sound as a healer.

Deviation will bring you to that place, Deviation will fulfill your dreams and desires.

www.deviationmusic.net/blog

Peace

FIXED ISSUE 3 LAUNCH PARTY & PREMIERE

2009-04-28T07:56:00.001-07:00

Join the Free Beer Heads for an evening of pure bliss or should i say bikes...

I won't be able to make it but it's gonna be BIG!!

Peace

QUEENSDAY MASSIVE!!

2009-04-28T04:24:00.000-07:00

Rather than hitting the first coffee shop in sight and slowly but surely forgetting what year it is…Why not start the Queensday celebrations by joining the Patta crew as they take us through a musical journey… “El haloef soq d’juliana” the most talked about event to be kicking off Holland’s festivities. Plenty of Dj’s to keep us dancing all night, including the legendary Edzon.

Tickets are available at Patta and Löfel & Burke, it’s probably already sold out. But then you could always try and squeeze it.

Peace

MSG IS NOT FOR ME...

2009-04-27T15:36:00.000-07:00

So after yet another Kingsland road Vietnamese and yet again feeling a bit dodgy, i have come to a conclusion that MSG my be the cause to the problem. I have decided it is to be eradicated from my diet, once and for all. It gives nothing good to the body. And anyway i asked the chef and he said "if you want me take it out i will".

Commonly used in Asian cooking MSG is a form of sodium that in-hanses flavor. However studies show that it mat be linked to many forms of illnesses.

MSG symptom complex — may include:

Headache, sometimes called MSG headache
Flushing
Sweating
Sense of facial pressure or tightness
Numbness, tingling or burning in or around the mouth
Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations)
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Weakness

Well that says it all for me....

Stay healthy.

Peace

NASH MONEY...

2009-04-17T13:47:00.000-07:00

What a pleasure it was to see Nash Money today after missing his surprise birthday and not seeing him for time.

If customisation is your thing then look no further; Mr Money has been homing his skills for quite some time and now seems to have hit a point of no return. Pushing forward with techniques that span from cutting, stitching, spraying and much more.

Check out his latest projects on his Myspace page and soon to come website.

Watch his space...don't sleep...big tings!!

Thanks for the hook up...

Peace
www.nashmoney.com
www.myspace.com/nashatyourmumshouse
www.nashmoney.blogspot.com

NON-SENSE @ PLASTIC PEOPLE THIS SATURDAY

2009-04-16T01:28:00.000-07:00

Come join the derelicts for another session of pure nonsense. It's gonna be live so you better be takin those dancin sneaks out their box already.
Strictly good vibes and no attituede.

See you there...it's gonna be sticky...

Peace

www.facebook.com/nonsense

BACK TO THE STUDIO

2009-04-13T03:22:00.000-07:00

The time has come to get in the control room for session 01.

Peace

SAINT MAARTEN DREAMERS

2009-04-10T14:16:00.000-07:00

Saint Maarten is one of the most beautiful places with white sand beaches and palm trees. A lovely destination for those summer vacations...

Stunning scenery

Mind out for the low flying planes

I'll just keep dreaming.

Babyoh is probably lying on one of these beaches as I'm writing this.

Enjoy...

Peace

DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS

2009-04-09T01:53:00.000-07:00

Dogtown Santa Monica California...The original, the innovators, the real story makers.

Skateboarding as we know it originally started in the salty seas off the Californian coasts, on the surf. From there young riders started incorporating their surfing skills and everything they had learnt in the barrels of the pacific, slowly started applying it straight to short boards with ceramic wheels. Zephyr slowly come in to the picture; the first skate team.

They used to find empty swimming pools to use as bolls and if they weren't empty they would drain the water in a couple hours.

This documentary uses original footage from the 70's from the wanna be riders, the ones who weren't good enough to get on the team, it was a way of being part of the team.

Without the Zephyr crew skateboarding wouldn't exist...

Thanks brotha Sebastiano...

Peace

MAKE YOUR MARK..

2009-04-04T02:47:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday saw the return of Soweto Kinch to the Rich Mix, a truly inspirational gig/jam session by a talented young musician.

This Sunday they have something a little different lined up...

Week-long Graffiti project starts Sun 5 – Thurs 9 April 10.00am – 4.00pm and it's FREE!!

If you would like to join the artists you must sign up today, Saturday the 4th April.

Peace

JOAO PAULO RIBEIRO

2009-03-24T16:03:00.000-07:00

Bklyn Link:

Having been reading Sang Bleu for the past few weeks, i would like to show some respect for an artist which has caught my eye and been inspiring me.

Featured...Joao Paulo Ribeiro for his stunning, powerful yet simple photography.

The first thing that hits me is his use of film rather than digital. I would also choose film over the later format. For film, menages to express and convey that purity, realness and shear powerful substance that seems to get lost with digital. Don't get me wrong they each have there plusses and minuses but for me, the only way to truly touch and move the viewer through the art of photography has to be via film.

Film hits hard, pulls at some deep pain and always seems to give me a sense of nostalgia....keep film alive!!!

www.joaopauloribeiro.com

Peace

SANG BLEU I I I / I V

2009-03-24T15:30:00.000-07:00

I would like to forward you this fine written paragraph by the Sang Bleu team, and not try to re-write it myself, for i won't be able to do it justice.

The following text will give you an idea of the depth and rawness from which this monthly mag is coming from...

"Sang Bleu was initiated in 2004 in London as an attempt to create a publication proposing a contemporary and experimental vision of modern culture and style. Rejecting the usual categorizations and segmentations, Sang Bleu’s statement is to use Art, Fashion, Sociology, Literature, but also—more unexpectedly—Tattooing, Body Modification, Fetish and other subcultures to create a carefully composed image of modern urban societies and individuals. Whatever their background is, Sang Bleu will reach those with a poetic mind and a sensitivity for beauty and take them to countries they never knew about".

How eloquently put.

Last month saw the release of this mag at Oto bar, just off kingsland road. I did go along and had to pick up a copy of the issue pluss 'THE QUEEN' Tee designed by Chacha.

I wanted to share this wonderful Mag, as it has opened many doors for me in my search for the right tattoo. Which will still take some time but i feel i am taking the right steps and doing the personal research needed, so as to be sure of the style which best suits and speaks to me.

www.sangbleu.com
www.sangbleu.com/blog

Peace

WORD TO MOTHER @ STOLENSPACE...

2009-03-18T12:31:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow March the 19th sees the opening of Word To Mother's latest solo show 'Lost For Words'.

Having been able to see a sneak preview of some of his work in the making (literally), i am very excited to know how some of the pieces have developed and been completed.

WTM has been delving deep in to some mixed media art forms from wood, canvas, found objects plus some installation pieces. Everything we through out, WTM will use as a tool for his work.

Take some time to check out this latest show and support a great up and coming artist.

www.stolenspace.com
www.adaptagallery.com

RATTY RATTY DREADLOCK...

2009-03-13T15:25:00.000-07:00

THE ROLL CALL @ THREE BLIND MICE...

2009-03-12T09:36:00.000-07:00

Peace

EXACTITUDES

2009-03-11T14:36:00.000-07:00

A contraction of “exact” and “attitudes”.

I got given this card from my girl on my first trip to Amsterdam.

Gabbers - Rotterdam:

Having done a bit of research. I have come to my conclusion; i think theres more to this project than what meets the eye.

Musulman - Casablanca:

Ari Versluis and stylist Ellie Uyttenbroek have been busy on city streets since 1994, both very inspired by dress codes and social groups. They have come up with the idea that if you register your subjects in an identical framework, very similar poses and strictly observed dress code. You can capture the way in which people seem to assume a group identity.
"The apparent contradiction between individuality and uniformity is, however, taken to such extremes in their arresting objective-looking photographic viewpoint and stylistic analysis that the artistic aspect clearly dominates the purely documentary element". Wim van Sinderen

"A direct assault on the mythic formula that photography plus the street equals authenticity". Henri Matise

Students - Beijing:

I mean can it really be possible to source out the same looking people with the same hair cut and completely the same style...Even over the 13 years that they have been working on this project, i still think it just can't happen. There must be a twist...or not?

I have an inkling that the whole thing is a set up and has been photographed in a studio. None the less it does prove a point and is certainly very inspiring to see.

Even when you think your totally individual...the only one rockin your style...the only one rockin your shit...round the corner there might well be your double.

www.exactitudes.com

Peace

AUDIO GOLD

2009-03-09T12:49:00.000-07:00

Check themostinfluential.com blog for a post i did on Audio Gold, one of the best vintage "Hi Fi" shops North of the river.

www.audiogold.com

Peace

TIME TO GET LACED UP GEEK STYLE...

2009-03-08T13:49:00.000-07:00

Came across Ian's Shoelace website that lists every way possible to lace up your sneakers.

This is one for all the geeks out there.

Check it out here

TIME TO PAINT FAVELAS...

2009-03-07T04:02:00.000-08:00

I was just informed by my girl this morning that we have been invited out to Brazil to help paint some walls. Exciting...i know....how about this...

"The dutch artists Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn embarked on a journey to bring outrageous works of art to unexpected places, starting with painting enormous murals in the slums of Brazil together with the local youth".

In 2005 a group of guys went out to Brazil to make this documentary entitled 'Firmaza Total', documenting the struggles of youth in Favelas (slums) in Rio and Sao Paolo. Having had such an immense response from the young community and seeing how they express themselves through Rap Music and other forms of Hip Hop. They returned to Brazil in 2006 to further their research by visiting many slums and getting a real sense of how the community works, while also planning a possible place to create a huge mural with the young kinds.

After a long process they finally found a spot in Vila Cruzeiro, one of Rio's most notorious favelas, and came to a conclusion with the kids to paint a boy flying a kite.

By 2007 it had been completed...

I really like the idea of giving power to kids by letting them express themselves through art and allowing them to feel a sense of worth in there communities.

Check out there website for more interesting pics and stories about the various projects that they have been initiating.

www.favelapainting.com
You can contact them at: info@favelapainting.com

Peace

THIS MUST OF HURT...

2009-03-06T06:49:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful piece of work.

Peace

RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY RADIO

2009-03-05T14:19:00.000-08:00

If you don't already know about Red Bull Academy Radio, i strongly suggest you take a listen.

Headphone highlights with ?uestlove gives you a lesson through the original Hip Hop samples and breaks.

Onra takes you through his wonderful journey of minimal House and Techno.

Check out the Archive then click Artists for a full list of all the pre-recorded programs...so much to choose from it's insane.

Check it here

Peace

YOU TATTOO ME, I TATTOO YOU...

2009-03-05T14:02:00.000-08:00

I was researching some traditional Italian Tattoos and i came across this lovely piece of work.

Peace

FLICKR

2009-03-04T10:47:00.000-08:00

Just sorted out my Flickr account and will be updating it regularly.

Please take a look here

Peace

WHERES WOLLY...?

2009-03-01T03:51:00.000-08:00

Peace

RARE SIGHTS...LONDON TOWN...SOUTH OF THE RIVER

2009-02-28T13:10:00.000-08:00

Peace

FLEA MARKET FUNK

2009-02-25T06:34:00.001-08:00

Yo people, here are some free mixes for download form DJ Prestige.

Peace

HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS...

2009-02-23T04:04:00.000-08:00

I WILL EXPLAIN...BUT NOT NOW...

CHECK OUT WIKIPEDIA IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE.

PEACE

UNVEILED @ SAATCHI GALLERY

2009-02-21T05:05:00.000-08:00

The Saatchi Gallery have been at the forefront of modern art since the 80's.

King's Road will be Showing Middle Eastern contemporary art in a new light, through painting, sculpture and installation. Nineteen artists are being represented, most of them in their twenties and thirties, from Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon, Syria and Algeria.
Their works reveal something of the range of their experiences and of the cultural and historical traditions of their homelands.

www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk

Definitely one to check out.

Peace

SANG BLEU ISSUE III/IV LAUNCH 20TH FEB 09

2009-02-20T05:13:00.000-08:00

Tonight at 8pm sees the release of the long awaited tattoo mag Sang Bleu III/IV.

Peace