Culture
Wu-Tang-Clan documentary by GZA…
I’m a big fan of the WuTang and i can’t wait to see this documentary…especially because it has been made by GZA…Who do you want could make it best ?????
(red) x Nike “TIED TOGETHER”
I know that this vid isn’t really new, but just discovered it…So good to see a lot of people riding or running all together for a good cause all around the world…Nice project.
“Last December NIKE partnered with (RED) and made a commitment to fight HIV and Aids in Africa.
Hundreds of thousands laced up to support the fight, on the pitch. In the run up to the summer of Football,
NIKE took the message of Lace Up Save Lives into some of the most inspiring cities in the world.
This is Tied Together. A story about action inspiring reaction. A 120 hours relay race in NYC, London, Milan, Berlin and Paris.”
“Taxi driver” pics on TSY.
One more time, The Selvedge Yard posted an amazing article with some great pics (where does he find all this stuff ???) of Taxi Driver’s set. Famous movie with an asthonishing Robert DeNiro and some unforgetable sentences. I can’t say enough good things about TSY, this website is a pure source of style. I just put three pics below because you really HAVE TO check this website. More pics here.
BLU is back….amazing.
BIG BANG BIG BOOM – the new wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis (2 times loop) from blu on Vimeo.
“NY-Z” – An ABSOLUT Collaboration with Jay-Z
Check out this really cool video. ABSOLUT creates this 15 minutes documentary featuring JAY-Z in NY, backstage at Madison Square Garden…Nothing to add, great video. Enjoy !
Follow Ed Banger in NYC…
I think that my man Harookz gonna love this one ! Follow EdBanger’s adventure with 7 parts of their tour in NYC. Sweet. You can check the other episodes directly on Konbini.com, with a lot of other cool vids and reports. For the non-french speakers, you can add subtitles to the vid by simply clicking on the “cc” button. Enjoy !
The genius of Design part 1 and 2
I think that “interesting” is a pretty small word to describe those two docs. Sit down, relax and watch this !
The Genius of Design ep1 from Genius of Design 1 on Vimeo.
NPJ and “Cheezy Rider”
Niels Peter Jensen, aka NPJ, always had been an hyper-active guy. From top dirt jump rider, to real freerider some years ago, NPJ created then his own brand “NPJdirtbikes”, promoting dirt around Europe, working with magazines, doing TV shows, travelling the world participating to the GumBall and so on….
His last project, “Cheezy rider” is all about friendship, travelling, music, and small motorbikes….Check this out after the jump and a lot of infos on their website. (more…)
Jeff Koons for BMW…
It’s not the first time that BMW motorsport ask some artists to work on their race cars. Following this tradition, Jeff Koons worked closely with BMW M and the result is pretty cool. Check out the explanation on video below and Yorgo Touplas’ blog on Arkitip for more pics
HUF x McGrath…
HUF and photographer Dennis McGrath collaborate on t-shirts and decks with a touch of explicit content…Watch the video below, check some pics after the drop and visit the dedicated website to know more about HUF and McGrath.
60 seconds of NewYork Minute…
“New York Minute : A HIPHOP guide to the fast Life “ is a french webserie of documentatires, made by Gasface, based on 8 legendary characters from Big Apple. More infos here if you speak french héhéhé…and on the blog for everybody.
Below is not a teaser, it’s just 60 seconds of “New York Minute”…
60 Seconds from Gasface on Vimeo.
EdBanger + Etnies = Ednies…
Check out this cool ittle vid about the partnership between Etnies and Edbanger ! La French Connection, don’t forget that Etnies is owned by a french guy, ex-pro skater Pierre André Sénizergues. No need to introduce EdBanger ??? Justice, SoMe….blah blah blah…
RIP Guru….sad day for HipHop culture…
A sad day for the music world, Guru, one of the founder of legendary Gangstarr, with DJpremier, is gone…Artists are going but their art remains with us, so especially for the french who maybe know only this song, “Le Bien, Le Mal” featuring MCSolaar…Sorry for the quality, but 1993…not really a Youtube era at this time, and BigL RIP Full Clip !!!!
Banksy’s “Exit Through The Gift Shop” extended trailer
Take some time, grab a drink, and watch this. Extended trailer of the up-coming Banksy movie…sweet. Check this website for dates if you’re in the US.
Krista Wortendyke’s photography
Sorry, i don’t know much about Krista Wortendyke’s work, just that those pics caught my eyes and i wanted to share it with you. Her website is currently under construction, so find below a sneak preview of her latest work.
new KID CUDI ” Soundtrack 2 my life” video
For a while now, Kid Cudi’s new album turns in loops in my headphones. I really though that i would be some commercial stuffs first, but i have to assume that i have been pretty hooked up…Here is his latest video, pretty cool one actually. Listen to the album asap : “Man on the Moon”
DatNewCudi.com: KiD CuDi – Soundtrack 2 My Life (Directed by Jason Goldwatch) from DatNewCudi / DP on Vimeo.
A conversation with A-Trak
“A-Trak is not an uncommon name in this crazy music industry. We all know this humble story of this Montreal-er – a multiple DMC Champion handpicked by Kanye West to be his touring DJ, co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records, a pioneer in this electro dance scene, an avid twitter-er, a renowned hotel reviewer and the list goes on.”
A Conversation with A-Trak from EIKNARF on Vimeo.
“EIKNARF and Asian Dan in collaboration with Media Contender & Kloud had the opportunity to be invited into Alain’s apartment/studio to get a candid view into how he got to where he is, what it took to get there and where he is going. djatrak.com“
LODOWN magazine #70 out…
Hey hey, the new LODOWN magazine is out. Didn’t have time to put my hands on it but i can bet that the Berlin-based editorial crew did, one more time, a really good mix of art, sports and lifestyle…Please check the edito after the drop…and run to your closest trainstation newspaper stand asap… (more…)
Stick ‘em up !
“Stick ‘Em Up! is a documentary that takes an in depth look into the overshadowed world of wheat pasting in Houston, Texas. Directed by Alex Luster. You will not only get a candid view of the daily life of several street artists but we will also focus on the other perspectives & opinions from city officials, art critics and everyday citizens.”
2010 BFF with Defgrip
Everybody knows now the BFF, the Bicycle Film Festival. DEFGRIP has teamed up with the BFF in order to bring more BMX short film to this event. Pretty good initiative actually, and i hope that it will be the possibility for creative minds to show their work to a wider audience. You can find all details for submissions here. Hurry up, it’s not too late but you don’t have plenty of times too….
Defgrip Presents the BMX shorts at the 2010 Bicycle Film Festival from Defgrip on Vimeo.
LOGORAMA, oscar 2010, best animated short film…
You have to go through this link to check LOGORAMA, H5crew just won the Oscar for best animated short film….Really cool thing.
Some snapshots after the drop… (more…)
the work of Eric HAZE on Hypebeast.tv
“A living legend in the world of graphic design and graffiti, we take the pleasure of featuring Eric Haze in our latest hypebeast.tv segment. Delving into his past and his most recent exhibition that took place last month, Haze speaks about his travels and work in the last few years. Haze also goes on to speak about his reason for starting his own initiatives and the success from becoming an early entry into the landscape of streetwear. ”
Superheroes in History…
Found those funny pics while surfing on Flickr. Pretty nice and funny. Check them all here. (more…)
