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Estevan Oriol x Spaghetto: 'Face-Off' Art In The Streets Short Film
Life / Culture, Videos ♦ Posted 07/27/2011
Estevan Oriol getting his acting on? The renowned photographer is the focal point for this recently released short by director Diana "Spaghetto" Manfredi, who created a unique video piece with Levi's Film Workshops at the MOCA Art in the Streets exhibition. In the collaborative clip, dubbed "Face-Off," Oriol faces off against street subjects, he's known for taking photos of ... from pitbulls and gangsters to... |
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50 Cent Cancels Album, Blames Interscope For Single Leak
Music ♦ Posted 07/27/2011
It's been nearly two years since 50 Cent dropped his fourth studio album Before I Self Destruct, and it seems that the rap heavyweight is no closer to dropping what would be his fifth album than in the past. Despite a slew of viral material, moving forward seems to be tough for the rapper and his relationship with his label Interscope is suffering ... and... |
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OffTheWall.TV: Mister Cartoon @ Moca's Art in the Streets Show
Life / Culture, Videos ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
Los Angeles' Mister Cartoon is world famous for his tattoo work, but beyond that, his art is just as top notch. Of course, his work is featured at Moca (Museum of Contemporary Art) LA's "Art In The Streets" exhibit, which has run from mid-April until August 8th. In the latest episode of Vans' OffTheWall.TV, the catch up with the renowned artist to talk about his... |
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Shwood: Experiment No. 1 - Skateboard Shades (Video)
Fashion, Videos ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
Eric Singer, the founder of wooden sunglasses maker Shwood, meets up with HUF store owner Keith Hufnagel ... along with other skaters to hit the streets of Los Angeles for Shwood's latest experiment -- to make sunglasses from broken skateboard decks. In this clip, a slew of skaters ride through L.A. until their boards break, after which, the Shwood crew take them, and make shades... |
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Watts' Suge Gotti: Life & Timez Of Omar Ray (Pt. 1)
Music, Videos ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
Watts' own, Suge Gotti, has been grinding hard in the music game for around two years now ... and has made some strides in his career. One of his first breaks came when he hooked up with L.A. music vet, Big Wy (known for putting together the classic Bloods & Crips compilations, Bangin' On Wax); and later, landed a guest appearance on Waka Flocka Flame's... |
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Podcast: Soul Assassins Radio (7/25/11) (w/ Get Busy Committee)
Music ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
We've teamed up with the Soul Assassins family to bring you another weekly podcast for your listening pleasure. From now until an indefinite future, we'll be posting a free podcast of DJ Muggs and Mr. Choc's weekly Sirius/XM show, Soul Assassins Radio, on Tuesdays, following its live broadcast on Monday evenings. The show airs every Monday night at 8-10 p.m. PST on XM66 & Shade... |
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Nicki Minaj Tapped For 2011 M.A.C. VIVA GLAM Campaign
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
When Nicki Minaj dropped her debut last year, she also created a limited-edition Pink Friday M.A.C lipstick to coincide with the release. Now, the female rap star has been tapped by the cosmetics giant for a good cause, which puts a spotlight on the AIDS epidemic. The M.A.C. AIDS Fund has enlisted Nicki as as a spokesperson for the 2012 VIVA GLAM campaign, alongside Ricky... |
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Photos: Wiz Khalifa Celebrates Gold Certification Of 'Rolling Papers' In NYC
Music, Photos ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
While Wiz Khalifa's breakout single, "Black and Yellow," was certified platinum some time ago, the rapper's major label debut, Rolling Papers, recently hit gold sales of 500,000 sold. The Pittsburgh rapper celebrated with a plaque presentation at Atlantic Records offices this week, where he popped champagne and took photos with label staff and media. The album boasts the smash single "Black and Yellow", which has... |
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The Game ft. Chris Brown: Pot Of Gold (Music Video)
Music, Videos ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
In late June, Game filmed a music video in Los Angeles, for his Chris Brown-assisted single, "Pot Of Gold," and less than a month later, the video finally premieres. As previously revealed, the Compton rapper reminisces about the days before he was a rap star ... and how he got to where he's at now. In the Bryan Barber-directed clip, things start off with a... |
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Young Jeezy Announces September Release Date For 'TM103'
Music ♦ Posted 07/25/2011
Just over two months ago, Young Jeezy revealed that his long awaited Thug Motivation 103 album was complete and was set to drop this summer. Well... a release date has finally been announced for next month. During an intimate show at Highline Ballroom in New York City on Monday night (July 25), the Atlanta rapper commemorated the six-year anniversary of his breakout debut, Let's Get... |
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Jay Rock: Life's A Gamble (Music Video)
Music, Videos ♦ Posted 07/25/2011
As young Watts rapper Jay Rock drops his solo debut, Follow Me Home, yet another visual from the long awaited release hits the Internet ... in the form of the official music video for "Life's A Gamble." In the Dee.Jay.Dave-directed clip, the Los Angeles rapper heads out on the town during a late evening with his duffle bag in hand, as he spits verses about... |
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Hennessy Enlists Artist KAWS For Limited Edition, Collabo Bottle Of V.S. Cognac
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 07/25/2011
New York-based artist KAWS is well known for his series of limited edition toys and clothing, but the former graff artist recently hook up with Hennessy for limited-edition collaborative bottle of cognac. The collaboration resulted in KAWS putting his touch on the labeling of a limited edition bottle of Henny's V.S. Cognac. As you can see in the photos, the artist added a lot of... |
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