“Rooted in an authentic sense of place….its silky blend of lyricism with urban grit marks it as a promising debut.”
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Just Kickin’ It: My Childhood, Told Through Sneakers
Check the mean mug/mischievous sneer. Peep the wild Gecko shorts and ill Maui & Sons tee. Behold the fly side part that reeks of relevance. The swagu was pourin’, son. But to complete the cypher, the heat did need to be on the feet – Jordan 5’s for the one time. And from then on, […]
Read moreOreos are Good, But Jordan 5’s Lookin’ Like One Might Be Even Better
The world first caught a glimpse of what seemed to be an Oreo-themed pack of Air Jordans early this year, consisting of the 3’s, 4’s, and 5’s. Later being dubbed the Fear Pack, the line-up of sneaks are treated to black and white stylings with a hint of black and white speckled mid-soles and detailing. […]
Read moreThe Decades of Hip Hop Fashion – The Late 90’s to Early 2000’s
The 90’s: the decade when everything seemed so right, when our biggest issue was if our Tamagotchi was dead or not, when everything could be answered with a bucket of slime on Nickelodeon. Some of us were Saved by the Bell, but for hip hop and its fashion, the 90’s aspired to be the Freshest […]
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