Brand to Watch - Stampd' LA

In the dog-eat-dog-then-dog-copy-dog world of kicks, there are very rarely any new and novel ideas. I too am a sucker for a new colorway on the same old shoe.

Stampd' LA is the fresh faced virgin on the scene.

Stampd' got its start a couple of years back when it was still cool the paint on your Air Force One's. The line has grown to include clever designs on clean canvas backdrops. I have a fleeting suspicion that there are bigtingspoppin for Stampd'.

Stampd' LA

D-Light: Melanie Fiona

In an era where Beyonce is the gold standard its refreshing to hear and see a musician that is set to change the game completely. Enter Melanie Fiona. The Guyana born and Canadian bred singer infuses the passion of a Janice Joplin with the musical sensibilities of a Gladys Knight (minus the Pips) and to add insult to injury, Melanie-is-hot-to-death. Trust me, Melanie Fiona is the next big TING!

Check out her EPK by clicking her pic.

Cool Kids - "Pennies"

From: F.Luxury.B

Daniel Merriweather feat. Wale - "Change"

You seen/heard it here first!

"U Know Big Sean"

Big Sean is part to the next movement in the rap game. Check out a little bit of info from Def Jam's new artist.



From: KanyeUniversecity

EIGHTY81 Interview with Kid Cudi

Just in case you haven't already heard of him, here's an interview with the Kid Cuddie. Cuddie is a Chi-Town rapper who has the industry going crazy.

From: Hypebeast


Hustler Watch: Kid Cudi from Eighty81 on Vimeo.

Doves Exhibit

Charles "Doves" Edwards will be showing some of his critically acclaimed graph art in an exhibit called "Doves". Check it out at the Solefood Gallery on Thursday, November 13, 2008.

"Doves"

Solefood NYC

38 Lispenard Street

New York, NY 10013

(212) 941-7653

From: Hypebeast

D-Light: Jean Michel Basquiat

I know referencing Jean Michel Basquiat as your favorite artist is mad old school but who cares. Basquiat is one of the most notable and prolific artists of the era so don't sleep.

Click the pic the see some of his work.

From: www.basquiat.com

D-Light: Kid Sister

Check out Chi Town's own Kid Sister. Click the pic for her insane video "Pro Nails" feat. Kanye West

D-Light: Miles and More...

Just reflect a minute...

Miles Davis was one the most revolutionary musicians, thinkers and all around dope dudes ever.

Click the pic to check out his official site

Pic from: The New York Times

Jean Prouve

Jean Prouve is kinda like Jay-Z except instead of rap he made ill furniture designs.

From: http://www.designmuseum.org/

D - Light: Santogold

Check out Santogold's "L.E.S Artistes" video.


Santogold - L.E.S Artistes

D-Light: DJ Clark Kent

On top of being credited with discovering Jay-Z, D.J. Clark Kent is like Gandhi and Mother Theresa all rolled in one when it comes to the sneaker game.

Check out his interview with NHTVSN



NHTVSN Episode 2 Part 2.1 from NHTVSN on Vimeo.

D-Light: Raphael Saadiq

I think we all were asleep when the buzz about Raphael Saadiq's new album "The Way I See It" was mounting.

This project is one gem after the other with high points like "Oh Girl" featuring Jay-Z and "Never Give You Up" featuring Stevie Wonder and CJ you can go wrong.

Check it out.

D-Light: Wale

Wale is the underground rap artist/sneaker aficionado from the Washington, D.C. area who is about to EXLPODE.

Wale is known for his hot joint "Nike Boots" and his acclaimed "Mix Tape About Nothing"

Click the pic to download the tape

D-Light - Jazmine Sullivan

If you like good music from a great singer pick up Jazmine Sullivan's debut release "Fearless". The project is dope and songs like "Lions, Tigers and Bears" and "Bust Your Windows" make destined for greatness.

Note for the Ladies - Don't let "Bust Your Windows" make you do something you might regret later on.

Benjamin Andre to Be Exact...

Benjamin Andre, on half of the the downsouth rap group Outkast has launched his clothing line Benjamin Bixby. I know what you are thinking, WTF!!! Didn't he already have a clothing line. The answer is yes and no.

The Outkast line with the big "O" on the front was kinda weird and I remember seeing this homeless guy with one of the hoodies on recently. Mr. 3000 has redeemed himself with his latest entry into the fashion world.

Click the pic to check out Dre in New York Magazine's Spring Fashion Edition.

Tinker Hatfield

Ever wonder who keeps the Nike brand in dope ideas, Tinker Hatfield is the genius behind 14 or so of the illest Air Jordan designs ever. Click the pic to take a look at his interview with Complex Magazine.

Robin Thicke - Something Else

The undisputed king of blue eyed soul is back with his 3rd release. I picked up "Something Else" and it doesn't disappoint.

Standout tracks like "Ms. Harmony" and "The Sweetest Love" will amaze. "Something Else" drops on September 30th. Pick it up.