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 | Is Today’s Hip-Hop Stupid?
“You must learn!”—KRS One
If you turn on MTV and BET and watch what’s left of today’s music videos, you’ll see a bunch of songs dedicated to a whole lot of nothing. Not to say it’s all bad, but there’s not much music that’s saying anything at all. You have Soulja Boy talking about his “Pretty Boy Swag,” Dorrough saying to “Get Big” and Waka Flocka Flame talking about…well I’m not too sure. (“Bow Bow Bow Bow?”) Even the so-called “deep” rappers aren’t saying much. Although Kanye West‘s “Power” is a dope lyrical exercise and artistic expression, it lacks the informational impact of Public Enemy and KRS One.
So what exactly has happened to “Edutainment?”
Maybe we just got to smart and didn’t need anymore education. I sincerely doubt it, but what other explanation can you have for the tremendous void in mainstream hip-hop with regards to anything that provides food for thought? Although emcees like Immortal Technique and dead prez are always providing endless supplies of knowledge over beats, they aren’t in the mainstream. It’s not like it was back in the late 80′s and early 90′s.
As a young man, what I didn’t get in school I got in hip-hop. If it wasn’t for BDP and Public Enemy, I wouldn’t have been tipped off to Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X before I was a teenager. The fact that those artists were rapping about the Black Panthers and Mumia Abu-Jamal is the very reason why I picked up books at a young age and spearheaded numerous youth groups. I still look at Ras Kass‘ “Nature of the Threat” as the pinnacle of traveling down the information highway with a soundtrack. Today, you cannot sniff a reference to Nat Turner in today’s music.
But who is to blame for this? Could it be the “powers that be” deciding that we should dumb down our music to double their dollars? Could it be this generation of hip-hop kids are simply not motivated to learn the history of the culture? It’s truly tough to figure out the reasoning behind this. There was a smattering of artists who sprinkled tidbits of knowledge throughout their music a decade ago. Cee Lo Green would talk about liberation, Mos Def discussed the world water crisis and Common made a song for Assata Shakur. But today they’ve moved their artistic expression to new levels. Mos Def and Common are busy with Hollywood and Cee Lo has become more than just an emcee with a big belly.
It appears the new generation of rappers were raised on more Diddy than Chuck D. To me, it’s the best possible explanation for the lack of emcees dropping jewels and opting, instead, for rhymes about fresh clothes and chicks.
I don’t have the answers, but I do have the question that could certainly use some feedback.
Is today’s hip-hop “stupid?”
What do you think?
SOURCE: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/08/22/is-todays-hip-hop-stupid/
| Kimora Lee Is Leaving Baby Phat—Who Should Take Over?
Submitted by Kiki on August 24, 2010 – 4:54 pm
Kimora Lee Simmons announced last week, via Twitter, that she will no longer be with Baby Phat as of next month.
As OMGee reported (and Kimora re-tweeted):
After loyal fans and customers began to approach Kimora via Twitter, commenting on the rumor flying around that she was parting ways with Baby Phat and Baby Phat’s parent company, Kellwood Company, she decided to come clean and share the news.
The first tweet that made me suspicious was when K tweeted a search for a model for her lines, except she didn’t mention Baby Phat, “I am looking 4 models for my Kouture, KLS, and Fabulosity lines!! Pls send ur pics and resumes 2 KLS.COM.” And finally the last tweet that made it official to me that Baby Phat and Kimora were no longer together was this one when another fan asked her, “Are you not doing Baby Phat anymore,” to which she answered, “As of sept, sadly NOT!”
Though reasons why she is leaving Baby Phat have not yet been released we can imagine it was probably in financial trouble. Another fan asked Kimora, “Do you regret selling it,” and Kimora replied first saying, “GR8 QUESTION.” The fan then stated on another tweet, “I think @OfficialKimora should BUY @BabyPhat back,” and Kimora followed back with, “I thought abt it…but nahhh!”
By the sounds of her tweets, it sounds like Kellwood pushed her out.
Who do you think should take over her throne?
SOURCE: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/08/24/kimora-lee-is-leaving-baby-phat%e2%80%94who-should-take-over/
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The Off-Price Show is not just about the below wholesale values on a wide range of merchandise, but the treasure hunt (as we have become known to buyers) is very much about fashion apparel, accessories and other fashionable items that also happen to have the best price points.
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The Off Price Show is the largest and only off price show in the apparel industry. Over 10,000 buyers, wholesalers and related professionals come to Las Vegas each February and August to find the best deals in the trade at our show.
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| Snoop Dogg Puts An End To His Clothing Line
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: July 19, 2010
Ah the down side of celebrity clothing lines. Publicity can’t last forever to keep the line intact, and so does the economy condition. Snoop Dogg is the latest celebrity who pulled the plug on his own clothing line: Rich & Infamous.
In an interview with Hollyscoop in March, 2009, Snoop stated that Rich & Infamous was going under financial troubles caused by the recession.
“The recession is affecting everybody. We’re trying to keep it one hundred percent and do what we’re doing and try to keep the prices a little lower. [We're] trying to keep it cost sufficient for what [we're] doing.”
Rich and Infamous was founded by Snoop Dogg in 2008 and was launched at the August Las Vegas Magic Tradeshow. The line was spotted many times on Snoop’s reality TV Show: “Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood”. The clothing line included accessories, grooming products and home ware.
Snoop was last seen endorsing another clothing brand, Neff Clothing, before the official announcement of the end of Rich & Infamous.
SOURCE: http://www.sojones.com/news/2000snoop-dogg-puts-an-end-to-his-clothing-line/ |
Who’s the NEXT Rocawear Face?
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: July 15, 2010
Rocawear has launched its ON TO THE NEXT Campaign for the label’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Now they’re about to announce the NEXT Rocawear Face for the Fall/Holiday ad campaign, but they want to include you in the equation. It’s real simple: you’ll just have to guess who the leading gentleman and lady are. If it’s rather hard, here’s a clue:
Both R&B Stars were NOMINEES at the BET Awards!
If that still doesn’t ring any bells, here are the pictures of your leading lady and leading man:
Wonder who she is…
…and who he is.
You can guess who they are at Rocawear’s official website.
Like we said, Rocawear wants to include you in their upcoming Fall/Holiday 2010 campaign. And guessing the mysterious faces above is just one thing. Who’s NEXT Campaign celebrates individuals, destinations, fields of endeavor and everything, uniquely position to elevate the culture. And you can actually be featured on Rocawear’s campaign! Go HERE for the details.
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Companies brace for end of cheap made-in-China era
SHANGHAI – Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern coastal China the world's factory floor.
A series of strikes over the past two months have been a rude wakeup call for the many foreign companies that depend on China's low costs to compete overseas, from makers of Christmas trees to manufacturers of gadgets like the iPad.
Where once low-tech factories and scant wages were welcomed in a China eager to escape isolation and poverty, workers are now demanding a bigger share of the profits. The government, meanwhile, is pushing foreign companies to make investments in areas it believes will create greater wealth for China, like high technology.
Many companies are striving to stay profitable by shifting factories to cheaper areas farther inland or to other developing countries, and a few are even resuming production in the West.
"China is going to go through a very dramatic period. The big companies are starting to exit. We all see the writing on the wall," said Rick Goodwin, a China trade veteran of 22 years, whose company links foreign buyers with Chinese suppliers.
"I have 15 major clients. My job is to give the best advice I can give. I tell it like it is. I tell them, put your helmet on, it's going to get ugly," said Goodwin, who says dissatisfied workers and hard-to-predict exchange rates are his top worries.
Beijing's decision to stop tethering the Chinese currency to the U.S. dollar, allowing it to appreciate and thus boosting costs in yuan, has multiplied the uncertainty for companies already struggling with meager profit margins.
In an about-face mocked on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Wham-O, the company that created the Hula-Hoop and Slip 'n Slide, decided to bring half of its Frisbee production and some production of its other products back to the U.S.
At the other end of the scale, some in research-intensive sectors such as pharmaceutical, biotech and other life sciences companies are also reconsidering China for a range of reasons, including costs and incentives being offered in other countries.
"Life sciences companies have shifted some production back to the U.S. from China. In some cases, the U.S. was becoming cheaper," said Sean Correll, director of consulting services for Burlington, Mass.-based Emptoris.
That may soon become true for publishers, too. Printing a 9-by-9-inch, 334-page hardcover book in China costs about 44 to 45 cents now, with another 3 cents for shipping, says Goodwin. The same book costs 65 to 68 cents to make in the U.S.
"If costs go up by half, it's about the same price as in the U.S. And you don't have 30 days on the water in shipping," he says.
Even with recent increases, wages for Chinese workers are still a fraction of those for Americans. But studies do show China's overall cost advantage is shrinking.
Labor costs have been climbing about 15 percent a year since a 2008 labor contract law that made workers more aware of their rights. Tax preferences for foreign companies ended in 2007. Land, water, energy and shipping costs are on the rise.
In its most recent survey, issued in February, restructuring firm Alix Partners found that overall China was more expensive than Mexico, India, Vietnam, Russia and Romania.
Mexico, in particular, has gained an edge thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement and fast, inexpensive trucking, says Mike Romeri, an executive with Emptoris, the consulting firm.
Makers of toys and trinkets, Christmas trees and cheap shoes already have folded by the thousands or moved away, some to Vietnam, Indonesia or Cambodia. But those countries lack the huge work force, infrastructure and markets China can offer, and most face the same labor issues as China.
So far, the biggest impact appears to be in and around Shenzhen, a former fishing village in Guangdong province, bordering Hong Kong, that is home to thousands of export manufacturers.
That includes Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology, a supplier of iPhones and iPads to Apple Inc. Foxconn responded to a spate of suicides at its 400,000-worker Shenzhen complex with pay hikes that more than doubled basic monthly worker salaries to $290. Strike-stricken suppliers to Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp., among many others, also have hiked wages.
Foxconn refused repeated requests for comment on plans to move much of its manufacturing capacity to central China's impoverished Henan province, where a local government website has advertised for tens of thousands of workers on its behalf.
But among other projects farther inland, Foxconn is teaming up with some of the biggest global computer makers to build what may be the world's largest laptop production hub in Chongqing, a western China city of 32 million where labor costs are estimated to be 20 to 40 percent lower than in coastal cities.
Given the intricate supply chains and logistics systems that have helped make southern China an export manufacturing powerhouse, such changes won't be easy.
But for manufacturers looking to boost sales inside fast-growing China, shifting production to the inland areas where many migrant workers come from, and costs are lower, offers the most realistic alternative.
"The new game is to find a way to do the domestic market," says Goodwin.
Many factories in Foshan, another city in Guangdong that saw strikes at auto parts plants supplying Japan's Honda, have left in the past few months, mostly moving inland to Henan, Hunan and Jiangxi, said Lin Liyuan, dean at the privately run Institute of Territorial Economics in Guangzhou.
Massive investments in roads, railways and other infrastructure are reducing the isolation of the inland cities, part of a decade-old "Develop the West" strategy aimed at shrinking the huge, politically volatile gap in wealth between city dwellers and the country's 600 million farmers.
Gambling that the unrest will not spill over from foreign-owned factories, China's leaders are using the chance to push investment in regions that have lagged the country's industrial boom.
They have little choice. Many of today's factory workers have higher ambitions than their parents, who generally saved their earnings from assembling toys and television sets for retirement in their rural hometowns. They are also choosier about wages and working conditions. "The conflicts are challenging the current set-up of low-wage, low-tech manufacturing, and may catalyze the transformation of China's industrial sector," said Yu Hai, a sociology professor at Shanghai's Fudan University.
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Timberland To Launch Premium Footwear Collection For Women
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: July 7th, 2009
Timberland Boots for Women
Timberland boots have been on the urban streetwear scene for a long time, and have been identified mostly with men’s footwear. Timberland Company announced recently that it will launch the Timberland Boot Company(TM) collection for women in Fall 2009. Since its successful debut in the UK in 2005 and its American introduction in 2007, the Timberland Boot Company has been a success with its audience. The new collection features modern silhouettes, inspired by the traditional menswear, are tailored with a feminine twist and delicate cues evoke stories in which shoes were mended and embellished over time.
Starting a “well worn” trend, the Fall collection of 2009 Timberland Boot Company(TM) for women is handcrafted with post-applied details such as whimsical stitches, pieces of ribbon, patches of leather on interesting fabric, all materials of a woman of the depression era uses to repair or update her shoes. In short, the “Depression-chic” collection is inspired by women who shaped and defined post-industrial America.
Christopher Pawlus, Timberland’s Senior Creative Director for Women’s stated:
“The Timberland Boot Company(TM) collection for women is designed to celebrate the creativity and individuality of the women who stepped out after fighting for and winning the right to vote in 1918. Whether they entered the workforce in a clerical or industrial role, or found their independence in teaching or through art, the women who inspired this collection were all strong, inventive and unique. The collection is designed to reflect the utilitarian, well-crafted footwear that was worn during this period, and the time and care women took for their shoes to make them last for years. We feel that this line strongly reintroduces how beautiful the Timberland® brand can be for women.”
The line consists of 12 shoes and boots in total, divided into 3 key collections:
Marge – inspired by career women in the cities, styles include Peep toes and Lace up heels feature simple stitching and delicate details and may be functioned as a casual office heel.
Lucille – inspired by the more rugged working women who work in factories and on assembly lines. Styles include Lace Up and Tall Boots, featuring toned-down leathers that appear worn and repaired, reflecting the utility and ingenuity of the era.
Gavie- inspired by the more artistic women. Styles include Kilties and Oxfords, with chic details, accents, unique leather combinations and understated stitching.
The line will be available in September 2009 with a price range of $170 – $340.
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What Reason Ed Hardy Clothing Is So prevalent
For What Reason Ed Hardy Clothing Is So prevalent
The clothing brand ed hardy is now the new darling of many young people.Ed hardy is varied in categories, taking T-shirts in summer and outerwears in autumn for example.Ed hardy seems to have a presence throughout the year.
Here comes the question: why Christian Louboutin can be so hot?As far as I know, Ed hardy success for its innovation of for example, it apply the tattoo art to the costume culture.It is this creative and unique design that makes Ed hardy pursued by more and mroe people, especially by fashionable young people.
The great popularity of Ed handy today also owes to its perpetual pursuit and hard working.coogi clothing series, are excellent both in craftsmanship and materials.
In addition, Ed hardy still pays attention to vertical development, and has a great pioneering spirit.They put effort not only on costume. Affliction fittings bags and so on are also very popular.Some computer parts with Ed hardy style are put into market recently.
They are both more creative and quite predictable.Christian Audigier has become a widely accepted brand nowadays, it owes to the years of hardworking and innovation.
Thank you Jon Gosselin and the ed hardy . The refining yield was existing in two different sized bottles, a foaming bond, or pens that bestow the sanitizing gel. Each have a single fabricate, inspired by tattoo art that Ed Hardy is known for, and they do come with clothing; it's a designer line of hand sanitizers which allows the stamp to ed hardy clothing themselves towards the growing disquiet surrounding the approaching flu spice and other douchey fans who believes graffiti and rhinestones belong on t-shirts and not lane stockade and tiaras. The most current addition to the Ed Hardy line has nothing to do with a designer estimate tag at $3 to be rising into the vigor conscious with money to burn! Some approach labels have suffered brutally from this slump, but ed hardy womens jeans seems to $13 per container, so they're best able for the hand sanitizer grassland.
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Best Urban Clothing Lines For Women
Choosing the right kind of clothing that matches their taste and attitude are what women would usually think when it comes to clothing. These may include the brand they want to wear and the hottest trends in fashion. But finding the right brand that offers the right fashion at the right time can be tedious for them. So here are some of the best brands urban clothing lines for women. Apple Bottoms A clothing line founded founded by Nelly along with his cousin Yomi Martin & Ian Kelly. The brand became popular with the women because it's one of the few brands that offers fashionable plus sized clothing lines for the women. Apple bottoms was inspired through Nelly's vision that a woman should not try to fit the clothes; the clothes should fit the woman!" The brand, which when launched, was exclusively a denim label, and has since gone through a major line-expansion. Currently the Apple Bottoms label includes: apparel, footwear, handbags, eyewear RX, intimates, sunglasses, accessories, jewelry, cold weather, and girls apparel. House of Dereon The House of Dereon is an urban clothing line for women which was founded by an artists that known for explicitly showing women power through her songs, Beyonce Knowles. The style and concept is inspired by three generations of women in their family, with the name "Deron" paying tribute to Beyonc's grandmother, Agnz Deron. What made the brand popular with the women is its capability to show what a true woman have and is ready to show it to the world. It accentuates the curves and enhances the way women wear the clothing. Expanding the brand, Beyonce and her sister Solange Knowles launched the junior line Deron that is geared towards younger consumers and is more reasonably priced. LEI The clothing brand lei is one of the many clothing lines for women geared to provide girls a way to feel a lot more feminine. The lei jeans collection includes junior pants, junior tops such hoodies, sweaters, and blouses. Apart from those collections, lei also offers plus size clothing lines from tops and bottoms. Other than the teen, lei can also provide clothing lines for girls, from lei sweaters and hoodies, to lei jeans and shorts. Blac Label Pink A rising urban clothing line for women, Blac Label Pink provides the same urban fashion feeling that its predecessor, Blac Label, offers for the men. This brand became rapidly popular because of its styles that emphasizes what the true urban living is.
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| The NBA Finals Are “Officially” Annoying
Foul. Foul. Foul! You’d think that the NBA referees were competing in a whistle-blowing contest for $100k the way they’ve been calling fouls thus far in the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. They’ve called fouls for charging, flopping, slapping, smiling and a technical for that damn Kia hamster commercial (okay…not really). I go to sleep dreaming of fouls. I expect to get called for a foul for bumping carts at the grocery store. I call fouls when my phone rings. It’s gotten really out of hand. Check out the total number of fouls by game thus far in the NBA Finals.
Game 1: 54 fouls
Game 2: 58 fouls
Game 3: 47 fouls
Now let’s take a look at last year’s NBA finals between the Lakers and Magic for the sake of comparison.
Game 1: 44 fouls
Game 2: 49 fouls (including overtime)
Game 3: 46 fouls
It’s pretty bad this year folks.
It’s not just the amount of fouls that are called, it’s the type of fouls being called. Fans are groaning and Doc Rivers and Phil Jackson are grinding their teeth. Both coaches could not resist speaking to the media regarding the officiating in this year’s championship series, as there’s a ton of history tied between two of the biggest franchises in the NBA.
Jackson ripped the referees for calling fouls on Derek Fisher after game 2—which led to Ray Allen shooting the ball off screens with ease for a Finals record eight three-pointers and a grand total of 32 points—and was vocal about calls he thinks shouldn’t have been made. The result was Allen going from 32 points to 2 points on horrific 0-13 shooting in game 3.
“Maybe I should start complaining about fouls (like Jackson did). Maybe I can get a turnaround like it was turned around (in Game 3). That was amazing,” Rivers said to the media after the Celtics lost 91-84 and fell behind 2-1 in the best of seven series.
Jackson knows that his complaints led to a different game being called. However, he’s still flustered with how the Finals are being called.
And if he’s frustrated, fans of both teams are pulling their hair out every single time a whistle is blown. It’s really put a damper on a great series thus far. And I’m not saying the referees should cover their eyes and allow players to slap each other silly. I’m saying, let the game be played how it should and stop calling everything that could be a foul. This is the NBA Finals and nobody wants to see games where each team’s best players are riding the pine because of foul drama. In all three of the games played, the Celtics have had one of their stars in foul trouble. Ray Allen sat down in game 1, Kevin Garnett in game 2 and Paul Pierce in game 3. It really starts to make you wonder what would happen if an entire team fouled out.
Hopefully the refs get a grip on their whistle happy actions and let the series be played with the fluidity that a championship series should have. But I’m not holding my breath. Maybe I should just be quiet before they call a flagrant foul on me.
Photo Courtesy: Christian Petersen/NBAE/Getty Images
SOURCE: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/06/10/the-nba-finals-are-officially-annoying/
| Notorious Style: Biggie’s Influence On Hip-Hop Fashion
“…cuz the greatest rapper of all time died on March 9.”
- Canibus, “Second Round K.O.”
The Notorious B.I.G. Biggie Smalls. The King of New York. The Black Frank White. Big Poppa. Christopher Wallace, the Brooklyn native known also by these aforementioned aliases has been gone for over a decade, yet his influence on hip-hop culture has been monumental even in his absence.
The late and great emcee was considered light-years ahead of his time, which is probably why he’s still spun regularly on radio stations all over the globe. Biggie’s still in the forefront of the minds of virtually all those who appreciate hip-hop; from those who remember scrambling home and eagerly ripping off the plastic to the ’94 classic Ready To Die to the younger guys and girls that had no qualms illegally downloading Biggie’s posthumous album, Duets: The Final Chapter.
The one thing Biggie did phenomenally that was constantly overshadowed by his dazzling wordplay was dress himself stylishly. The younger generation didn’t really get a glimpse of his ability to start trends, but they definitely heard about it in his countless rhymes filled with constant references to his various designer clothes and accessories. To celebrate the 12th anniversary of Biggie’s passing, we decided to focus on the rapper’s most memorable fashion contributions to hip-hop.
COOGI sweaters
Sure, Australian clothing company COOGI had been creating these multi-hued sweaters since 1969, and Bill Cosby’s Heathcliff Huxtable character sported them on The Cosby Show in the ’80s, but the ‘hood wasn’t hip to the colorful look until Biggie did it. When Biggie donned the sweaters during performances — and, notably, on the cover of The Source with the Twin Towers behind him [picture above] — the look exploded in the hip-hop scene.
But as the story has it, Biggie borrowed his style from another New York kid, Mount Vernon resident Walt G. local As told to MTV News by veteran stylist Groovey Lew:
“We used to go to [Manhattan club] the Grand on Sundays, and my man had all the Coogi’s and the Kangols. And I got the pictures where G got his Kangol on and his COOGI, but Big had on Army jackets and Timberlands. So [Big] fell in love with this kid’s style right there — just took it to the next level for the world to see. If you weren’t Bill Cosby or just a rich mother—-er from Australia playing golf, nobody knew about [COOGI]. Big homie started running around with it, and that’s what opened the hood up to it.”
Once Biggie introduced the luxury company to the streets, he helped start a trend in colorful clothing that streetwear brands everywhere adopted. We’re one of the few retailers with a constant supply of brand new COOGI gear for the fellas and the ladies, so make sure you grab some today
Versace
Biggie was often draped in Versace from head to toe – from the shades to the silk shirt to the upholstery in his crib. He didn’t mind that that Versace didn’t design 4XL; he wore it anyway, tailor-made. In 1997, when Biggie rocked a rare, limited edition of Versace sunglasses in his “Hypnotize” video, the streets went crazy trying to figure out what model of the shades he had on.
Even Lady GaGa referred to her 1980s vintage Versace frames as her “Biggie Smalls Versace glasses” to the media after they were stolen from her on her European tour earlier in ‘09. The international superstar went as far as to offer whoever finds them a spot in her next video. To this day, collectors are auctioning the few pairs in this style that still exist at ridiculous prices. Your best bet may be hitting eBay, but beware of fakes!
“Jesus Pieces”
Biggie made the infamous “Jesus Piece” his choice of jewelry in the ‘90s and a significant amount of rappers today are resurrecting the piece. If there ever was a checklist of must have items rappers should have, this tops the list. Kanye West and the G.O.O.D. Music crew definitely have these bad boys crossed off their list. While his was glittering gold, the piece has been redesigned in various styles and with countless materials.
If you’ve ever wanted to own a Jesus Piece but didn’t have the funds and despised the cheap imitations on the market, New York-based brand Good Wood has a great alternative. The Good Wood Jesus Piece features a 30-inch wood beaded chain available in various colorways. These items became popular towards the end of ’09, and have been mostly sold out on their online store – check it out to see what you can still get your hands on.
These are just a few of the fashion items that Biggie brought to the forefront of hip-hop culture. We’d love for you guys to share your favorite fashion memories of Biggie’s, and even your favorite verses that relate to his style. Hit us with ‘em!
SOURCE: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/03/09/notorious-style-biggies-influence-on-hip-hop-fashion/
| EXCLUSIVE: LRG x ESPN x EA Sports x NFL Draft Lounge
Submitted by Kiki on JUNE 03, 2010
 LRG continues to support those trying to pay their rent with their passions by featuring NFL’s rising stars in an exclusive photo shoot.
DrJays.com got behind-the-scenes access during this “NFL Pre-Draft Lounge,” sponsored by ESPN, EA Sports and Deuce Watches.
Check out highlights below, featuring gear from LRG’s summer and fall 2010 collections.
 Deuce Brand hooked up the watches
 The space—aka LRG’s NYC showroom
 Mardy Gilyard (Rams)
 The fashion consultant, Chuck Barrett, letting off some steam
 Boss Lady, having way too much fun with that chainsaw
More shots of the players/models below, courtesy of LRG:
 Dexter McCluster (Chiefs)
 Mardy Gilyard (Rams)
 Devin McCourty (Patriots)
 Roberto Wallace (Dolphins)
 Arrelious Benn (Buccaneers)
SOURCE: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/04/28/exclusive-lrg-x-espn-x-ea-sports-x-nfl-draft-lounge/
| LRG Interview with SoJonesTV
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: JUNE 03, 2010
SoJones TV bumped into LRG, one of the biggest brands in the streetwear biz, and chatted it up with reps Kevin D and Christopher Key to see what the brand is doing to commemorate their 10th Anniversary. Apparently they’re bringing some of their classic and original LRG designs circa 1999 and logos back to the market. Here’s what to watch out for:
- Hoodies with retro logos such as “Research”
- The lightweight 90’s throwback “True Heads” design windbreaker with a “1o Years” logo on it
- The plaid shirt with a ”stash pocket”
LRG Interview with SoJonesTV from SoJones.com.
SoJones TV bumped into LRG, one of the biggest brands in the streetwear biz, and chatted it up with reps Kevin D and Christopher Key to see what the brand is doing to commemorate their 10th Anniversary. Apparently they’re bringing some of their classic and original LRG designs circa 1999 and logos back to the market. [...]
Aside from reviving the old collections, LRG also presents some new designs and most importantly their newest project: launching a kid’s line which Kevin D. says to be ” really fresh for the new generation, with the hopes of inspiring them into young, new and fresh entrepreneurs. Speaking of fresh, here are the freshest stuff from LRG.
SOURCE: http://www.sojones.com/urban-fashion-videos/1398-lrg-interview-with-sojonestv/
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| Diddy Says No One In Hip-Hop Is ‘Badder’ Than He Is
May 24th, 2010-
Does Diddy really need to keep saying it at this point? He told people back in ‘97 when his first album dropped: He won’t stop.
Now that he’s set to drop his fifth album, the Diddy-Dirty Money set Last Train to Paris, the Bad Boy Records impresario has a slew of new projects on his plate, including overseeing the careers of Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj.
In the June issue of XXL, Diddy reveals in the cover story that his track record isn’t a career retrospective but evidence he’s still one of the top hip-hop moguls in the game.
“I was the first on the jet. I was the first running the marathon. I was the first donating millions of dollars. I was the first,” Diddy told the magazine. “I was the first with the 10 million records sold. I was the first with the label. I was the first with the renegotiations. F— a Forbes list. I was on the cover of Forbes.
“There is going to be someone that will pass me, but as long as I’m on the court, they are not going to be badder than me, because there is too much catching up to do,” he continued. “There is not one mutha—-er that’s here now who is going to outwork me. That is not going to happen, not right now. Maybe if I slow down, but to this day, no one can f— with me when it comes to getting busy and working.”
Last week, Diddy premiered a clip for “Hello, Good Morning,” the third video from his long-in-the-works Last Train to Paris, online.
Next, he’ll appear on Bravo’s “Inside the Actor’s Studio” on May 25, and he’s gearing up for the releases of his album (his first through his new deal with Interscope Records) and “Get Him to the Greek,” which he co-stars in with Russell Brand and Jonah Hill.
Source: MTV
| Video: T.I. Vs. Larry King
On Thursday evening, T.I. granted Larry King the first post-prison interview since being released back in March. Although King didn’t appear to know much about Clifford Harris aside from his criminal record, he must have been surprised by Tip’s poise, intelligence and his ability to articulate his struggles as a black man and a successful rap artist without sounding like a whining victim.
For those who were not familiar with T.I., it appeared that the rapper was just another ignorant person with a lot of money and nothing good to show for it but some heavy artillery. But by the end of the interview, T.I. showed he is as intelligent as they come and proves there truly are some diamonds in the rough. King’s job was to lob some difficult questions at T.I. regarding his upbringing, felony charges, drug dealing days and see how the rapper reacted to the questions. We’ve seen some artists simply devolve into train wrecks when it comes to mainstream media inquiring about their questionable pasts. But T.I. allowed the hip-hop community to breathe a sigh of relief as he knocked out question after question with such a composed demeanor, we couldn’t help but grin from ear to ear that a product of hip hop was able to make an outsider understand the struggles of growing up poor.
There is nothing more difficult for a black man to do than to make America understand what it is like to be him. Sure, T.I. has done some things that he isn’t proud of, but he has paid his debt to society and continues to be a positive influence to those around him. Some people end up being a victim of their environment. T.I. could have fallen by the wayside, but he found his way out. King seems to accept T.I. and his checkered past more and more as the interview goes on. He almost seems to understand why T.I. feared for his life and purchased the guns. There’s an empathy you feel as Tip explains his story. Nothing ignorant was said that would make the community hang its head in shame. You truly get the feeling that the kid who was a straight-A student was bound for success regardless of where he was. Unfortunately, he grew up in a rough environment that provided many speed bumps before he became who he is today.
Check out the interview and chime in on how you thought Tip carried himself.
SOURCE: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/05/16/video-t-i-vs-larry-king/
| Streetwear Spotlight: Blac Label
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: May 14, 2010
Almost a decade since its first conceived, Blac Label Premium continued to evolve with its innovative designs, original concepts and stylish trends. In the midst of growing simple screens novelty t-shirts and witty phrases, streetwear junkies are increasing their sophistication and this increases the demand of premium wear as well. So if you think men only meet couture on fashion runways, think again. Blac Label Premium mashes couture and everyday look so men are able to not only talk the talk but walk the walk when it comes to being a fashionista.
Blac Label Premium’s quality couture streetwear is also loved by Hollywood A-listers. Check your favorite celebs showing love to Blac Label:
Reggie Bush, a longtime fan of Blac Label
Charlie Murphy at BET 106 and Park
Wilmer Valderama reppin' Blac Label
The shift from producing graphic t-shirts into cut and sew pieces marks Blac Label Premium’s step into being one of the heavyweights in the streetwear game. For those with keen eyes, check the brand’s full attention to detail. Blac Label Premium uses only quality fabrics and applications, and constantly enhancing the attributes of their products. There is no compromise when it comes to keeping the brand’s character and intentions.
SoJones.com is loving Blac Label Premium’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection and they are available at DrJays:
SOURCE: http://www.sojones.com/news/streetwear-spotlight-blac-label/
| Store owner booms business??!!
May 14th
By Mike D.
With the economy in a critical state, Johnny (CR Music), a seasoned buyer, has creatively thought of a great idea to improve his sales. He has made a television commercial for his fifteen hundred square foot store. One might think it must have cost thousands of dollars; in actuality just a few hundred. The commercial’s cost to produce and air for the first four weeks only cost four hundred dollars. Now approaching the end of his fourth week contract, Johnny says sales are up thirty percent this month. We asked Johnny if he had any more ideas. He replied: " You just need to think outside of the box." To view his commercial just press play!
Johnny also stars in his own commercial. He's the one with the sky blue "big horse" Polo shirt. If you have a commercial please submit it to Stealdl@aol.com and we will be sure to post it.
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Ten Tips for Improving Your Wholesale Buying
May 10, 2010
By: Mike D.
1) Does the company keep an updated inventory? Trends change constantly in the marketplace. Look for a wholesale supplier you trust, that is willing and able to keep up with these changing trends and to supply new, hot selling products.
2) Does the wholesaler sell by the case? Sometimes you may not need an entire case of the same merchandise. Look for a wholesale supplier that lets you buy smaller lots of multiple products for your order. This way, you can control inventory better and maintain a larger variety of products to sell. Most companies dont break their boxes, However it is possible to find a wholesaler selling in 6-piece packs.
3) Do they find good shipping rates? Shipping costs can quickly cut into your profit. Look for a wholesale supplier who will work with you to get the lowest shipping rates possible. Try to stay away from using COD for 2 reasons: A) Most shipping companies charge a lot extra for shipping B) If there is something wrong with the order, you wont have as much freedom as if you charged on credit card.
4) Is the wholesaler easy to communicate with? Communication is key. Look for a wholesale supplier who will answer your questions in a timely manner.
5) Do they import directly? The more times the merchandise changes hands, the higher the cost of the merchandise to the ultimate buyer. Look for a wholesale supplier who imports directly from the manufacturer.
6) Does the wholesaler make it convenient to order? Ordering should be easy. Look for a wholesale supplier who gives you different options to order, either online, by phone or email.
7) Do they have the merchandise in their warehouse and are they ready to ship?
Believe it or not some internet wholesalers copy pictures and dont even own the merchandise for sale. When you buy from them, your paying up to 50% more. Think about it! The wholesaler that owns the merchandise has to worry about selling it and therefore will give you the absolute lowest price.
8) Does the company have an organized website?
These days a website is a must, but not just any website will do. Look for a user friendly site with the phone number somewhere on the Home page. Companies that do not list their number have something to hide and usually end up closing down after ripping many people off.
9) Does the wholesaler have a good variety of merchandise? It can save you on shipping costs when ordering different merchandise from the same wholesale supplier, because there is only one shipping charge. Look for a wholesale supplier who has a good variety of general merchandise.
10) Do they have excellent customer service? Life is too short. Look for a wholesale supplier you enjoy working with.
| Macy’s and Sean John Ink EXCLUSIVE Distribution Deal
 
Sean John – the clothing label founded by hip-hop entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs – has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Macy’s.
The nation’s biggest department-store chain – which lately has scored exclusives with brands including Tommy Hilfiger and Martha Stewart — will begin selling Sean John sportswear exclusively in spring 2011.
“I got my start at Macy’s when I was 16, selling shirts and ties,” Combs told The Post in an interview today. “To come full circle like this is a dream come true.”
See the full NY Post article, press release and photos of the press conference after the jump
Macy’s and Sean John ink exclusive distribution deal
By JAMES COVERT
The nation’s biggest department-store chain – which lately has scored exclusives with brands including Tommy Hilfiger and Martha Stewart — will begin selling Sean John sportswear exclusively in spring 2011.Sean John – the clothing label founded by hip-hop entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs – has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Macy’s.
“I got my start at Macy’s when I was 16, selling shirts and ties,” Combs told The Post in an interview today. “To come full circle like this is a dream come true.”
Combs and Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren declined to specifically discuss the terms of the agreement. But in response to a question from The Post, Combs said Sean John has “done more than $1 billion of business at Macy’s, and we plan to do a couple billion more.”
Macy’s initially will begin selling Sean John exclusively at 400 stores – or about half of its nationwide chain. But the line will eventually be rolled out to all stores, said Macy’s Chief Merchandising Officer Jeff Gennette.
“Frankly, we turn down 95 percent of the invitations we get to sell these brands exclusively,” Lundgren said, noting that commitments to exclusive distribution deals carry greater risks. “We are committed to make this the most successful launch we’ve had.”
credit: New York Post
From L to R: Dawn Robertson, Terry Lundgren, Sean Combs, Jeff Gennette, and Jeff Tweedy
Sean “Diddy” Combs, Founder and Chairman of Sean John
Terry Lundgren, Chairman and President of Macy’s, Inc.
Jeff Gennette, Cheif Merchandising Officer of Macy’s, Inc.
Press Release:
SEAN JOHN SPORTSWEAR TO BE SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT MACY’S
Exclusive sportswear collection to debut at Macy’s in 2011
May 5, 2010 – (New York, NY) – Sean John, the contemporary fashion sportswear company, and Macy’s, Inc., today announced they have reached an agreement under which Macy’s will be the exclusive U.S. department store retailer for the Sean John men’s sportswear collection beginning in Spring 2011, with merchandise receipts arriving in October 2010. The exclusive Sean John product will be available online at macys.com and in 400 Macy’s stores across the country in 2011, with additional stores to be added in the years ahead.
The exclusive sportswear line will include woven sportshirts, knits, sweaters, tees, denim, vests, shorts and collection pants, outerwear, jackets and sportcoats.
Extensive Sean John sportswear shops will be included in Macy’s flagship stores – Herald Square in New York, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA. This new partnership will make way for an improved in-store experience driven by Sean John’s new aesthetic and art direction for in-store visuals, fixtures and non-traditional marketing initiatives and programming.
The apparel in Sean John’s new men’s sportswear collection will feature new standards for fit and workmanship and will include casual and dressy looks. Fashion will continue to drive the assortment with emphasis on fabric development with a modern approach to rejuvenating classic silhouettes. In addition to the exclusive sportswear offering, Sean John fragrances, fine tailored clothing, shirts and ties, lounge and underwear, leather goods, boys, women’s, and all other product categories will also have increased visibility in Macy’s stores throughout the country.
Sean John Founder, Sean “Diddy” Combs, said, “I am overwhelmed and humbled by the recognition from such an iconic American retailer as Macy’s and we’re astounded by the opportunity that this exclusive deal gives the Sean John brand and all of our licensing partners. When I launched the Sean John brand over 11 years ago, we created the tag line ‘The Future of Fashion” and today as we are announcing this partnership, I truly believe the future has arrived.”
This partnership enhances an already strong relationship and delivers modern fashion aesthetic for the Macys customer,” added Sean John President, Dawn Robertson.
Terry Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy’s, Inc., said, “I have always admired Sean’s sense of fashion, as well as his business acumen. He has a keen insight into the needs of a style-conscious, contemporary man. In becoming the exclusive department store retailer of his men’s sportswear collection, Macy’s is able to bring a new dimension to this customer across the United States.”
Jeff Gennette, Macy’s chief merchandising officer, also added, “An expanded Sean John collection will reinforce Macy’s as a destination for modern menswear with a sophisticated aesthetic, both casual and dressy. This will accentuate the assortment in our men’s departments, and will set us apart from other department store and specialty retailers. With the partnership of leading designers such as Sean Combs, Macy’s is rapidly building the most interesting and complete assortment of menswear available.”
About Sean John
Sean John, a privately held company, was created by music icon and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs and made its fashion debut with a men’s sportswear collection for the spring 1999 season. In 2004, Sean “Diddy” Combs for Sean John was honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America as Men’s Wear Designer of the Year. With annual retail sales in the United States of over $525 million, Sean John is sold in better department and specialty stores across the country, as well as select retailers around the world. In 2006 Sean John, in partnership with Estée Lauder Companies, launched its signature men’s fragrance, Unforgivable, which remains one of the highest selling men’s fragrance in department stores in America. Its feminine counterpart launched in the fall of 2007 and continues to be one of the best selling scents in the category.
About Macy’s, Inc.
Macy’s, Inc., with corporate offices in Cincinnati and New York, is one of the nation’s premier retailers, with fiscal 2009 sales of $23.5 billion. The company operates about 850 department stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico under the names of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. The company also operates macys.com and bloomingdales.com. Prior to June 1, 2007, Macy’s, Inc. was known as Federated Department Stores, Inc.
SOURCE: http://www.seanjohn.com/blog/2010/05/macys-and-sean-john-ink-exclusive-distribution-deal/
| Denim Wars: Skinny vs Baggy. Who Wins?
Article written by: Michael Mahon
Posted on: May 5, 2010
Kid Cudi taking a stand with his skinny jeans
An epic battle is raging right now in the hip hop world. There are two armies that are on opposite sides of the spectrum and there is no gray area for neutral folks to take cover.
This dispute is not over a coast, colors, or even the type of music being put out by artists. Instead this new rap quarrel is about jeans. More specifically the emergence of skinny jeans versus the more traditional baggy style jeans that hip hop made popular (some say infamous) during the 1990s.
Artists who made a name for themselves in the 1990s and early 200os rocking the more traditional baggy sized jeans have found themselves on the outside looking in, as they watch newer acts who are more in tune with the fashion of today’s younger fans and who wear the retro slim fitting jeans. These more seasoned artists have begun to feel the heat from the newer contemporaries and as a result it has become a trending battle topic in their music.
Jay-Z helped spark the controversy with his much talked about verse on T.I.’s “Swagger Like Us” in 2008: “Can’t wear skinny jeans cause my knots don’t fit/no one on the corner got a pocket like this/so I rock Roc jeans cause my knots so thick.”
This appeared to be the battle cry for all the so-called traditionalists in hip hop, and opened the floodgates for every baggy jean wearing artist to talk on the subject as everyone from Joe Budden to Jadakiss to Fifty Cent has now chimed in on it.
It’s not just the old heads speaking on the topic though. Up and coming Southern California duo The New Boyz have even gone so far as to title their debut, “Skinny Jeans and a Mic”.
The guys have gained huge notoriety just for their unique fashion sense, and they’ve made the most out of the attention to their tight fitting jeans. Their latest single “Cricketz” is an anthem for the skinny jean tribe in hip hop as the catchy hook chants:
“ Da da da New Boyz da da da tight jeans/ Da da da New Boyz da da da tight jeans/ OMG! why they jeans so tight/ O my O my/ OMG! why they jeans so tight /Like yea I rock skinnies/ yea I rock yea I yea I rock skinnies (so what) /Yea I rock yea I yea I rock skinnies (so what) /Yea I rock yea I yea I rock skinnies (if you got something to say then please step up)”
The New Boyz aren’t the only people in hip hop wearing the new style as artists like Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell Williams who are all known for their keen fashion sense have become pro-skinny.
Even some longtime baggy jean supporters have jumped ship for greener pastures and a pair of skinny jeans, such as Lil Wayne.
I myself am stuck somewhere in the middle when it comes to the battle over our jeans. I don’t wear the oversized baggy jeans that were so popular growing up, but I’m not prepared to go all the way in and be pro skinny jeans.
I would have to say I’m more of a regular fit jeans kind of guy, not oversized, but not too slim either. I’m not opposed to one more than the other and I actually think there’s room for both in fashion. It really just depends on the individual and what they’re trying to do.
Are you repping skinny or staying old school baggy?
SOURCE: http://www.sojones.com/news/1832-denim-wars-skinny-vs-baggy-who-wins/ |
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Is Yellow the new Black??
By: Mike D.
April 26, 2010
The new hit song "Lemonade" by Gucci Mane has boosted yellow colored apparel everywhere from retail websites to small mom and pop operations. Many people are even throwing "Lemonade" parties where you can buy Yellow urban wear. We will keep you posted on this new Yellow phenomenon. Until then, check out the video that started it all.
| COOGI Juniors: Only for Those in the Know
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: April 20, 2010
- Cute spring-colored handbag: watch out for it in May, ladies!
- Watch the hot pink romper with COOGI details and belt…
- Check the iced-out woven signature blouse!
The popularity of COOGI amongst grown men is guaranteed. But how does the legendary brand keep the young hotties around? SoJones.com visited COOGI’s booth at MAGIC and found that fabulosity is a factor added generously to their new juniors collection. Jadakiss might rep COOGI’s well-known knit sweater, but the girls’ section of COOGI shows that the brand is way more than classic patterns.
If the men’s collection has the patterns as their signature, this season, the women’s line is blindingly hot with the embellishments and chain details -or shall we say: the new bling. You have to wait until May to get some of the new stuff shown on the video, but no worries, some of them have actually reached DrJays and ready for you to purchase. So, fly ladies, check these St. Tropez collection from COOGI!
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COOGI Juniors: Only for Those in the Know from SoJones.com.
Cute spring-colored handbag: watch out for it in May, ladies!
Watch the hot pink romper with COOGI details and belt…
Check the iced-out woven signature blouse!
The popularity of COOGI amongst grown men is guaranteed. But how does the legendary brand keep the young hotties around? SoJones.com visited COOGI’s booth at MAGIC and found that fabulosity is a [...]
SOURCE: http://www.sojones.com/urban-fashion-videos/1765-coogi-juniors-only-for-those-in-the-know/
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Hot Air Shows SoJones the New Heights in Streetwear
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: April 1, 2010
- Keep warm in style with Hot Air’s zip-up windbreaker.
- Loving the wool double-breasted cardigan. Talk about neo-classic!
- The leather motorcycle jacket is delish, and at $140 a bargain too
Hot Air: The amusement of man’s pioneer journey into the sky with hot-air balloons serves as a muse for the geniuses behind this unique streetwear collection. Hot Air shows you that sometimes you need to see the view from different heights to be truly fly.
Going three years strong, Hot Air stays true to its concept of gaining inspirations from ballooning and capturing the spirit of adventure found on the writings of Jules Verne, Antoine de Saint-Exupery and Homer while mixing it up with today’s contemporary designs. Ready to join the flight?
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Hot Air Shows SoJones the New Heights in Streetwear from SoJones.com.
Keep warm in style with Hot Air’s zip-up windbreaker.
Loving the wool double-breasted cardigan. Talk about neo-classic!
The leather motorcycle jacket is delish, and at $140 a bargain too
Hot Air: The amusement of man’s pioneer journey into the sky with hot-air balloons serves as a muse for the geniuses behind this unique streetwear collection. Hot Air [...]
SOURCE: http://www.sojones.com/urban-fashion-videos/1801-hot-air-shows-sojones-the-new-heights-in-streetwear/
| Summer Luxuries by Luxirie
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: April 8, 2010
- Summer is here and Luxirie is bringing the fire with colors that pop!
- Check the stylish polo shirts, we’re loving the stripes.
- Jumpsuits and rompers are back, SoJones picks some of Luxirie’s best summer pieces for you.
A model in the latest Luxirie for Spring '10
Luxirie Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign, featuring TamaraSky - International DJ
One of the hottest women’s streetwear brands, Luxirie by LRG, (pronounced lux-EYE-ree) has a mission: to create sophisticated yet edgy clothes for the everyday woman without compromising the wearer’s comfort.
SoJones.com previewed the spring and summer 2010 collection, and Luxirie’s hit the fashion nail on the head yet again. This time you can expect a lot of colorful, playful and stylish pieces that you can successfully integrate into your existing wardrobe to create a fresher, up to the minute look.
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SOURCE: http://www.sojones.com/urban-fashion-videos/1815-summer-luxuries-by-luxirie/
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