New music we currently have on repeat.
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“Thanks For The” – Launch Party 4/26
Your official invite to the launch event of Traklife Radio’s newest show.
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Watch Nas, Dave East & T.I. in the New Netflix Documentary “RAPTURE”
Launching worldwide on March 30th.
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Converse Links with Rokit, Babylon, Clot & RSVP Gallery for New Capsule
Showcasing the Los Angeles lifestyle, fashion, and culture.
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Punk & Reggae Vibes from New HUF Spring ’17
A smooth transition into the warmer months.
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“Kicks” Official Trailer
“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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Lady in Hip-Hop: A Musing On The Trends of Street Dance
Hip-hop and street dance culture continually redefine themselves, shifting both quickly and slowly. In some instances, it has shown itself to evolve into something entirely different overnight without my having noticed. In other instances, it moves at a snail’s pace, fighting change every step of the way. These shifts, whether they come quickly or slowly, […]
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10 DEEP’s Holiday 2015 Listens to “Youth Noise”
To define a generation, you can search the music trend that dominated those years. Often times it is the young, rebellious individuals that were on the forefront of those movements. From the revolutionary hippies of the 60s to the beat heavy youth of the 90s. The noise that they made and the style choices they’ve […]
Read moreHip Hop International 2015 – Foundation Wins
After nine days of showcase, elimination and judges’ decisions, the final two teams for the MegaCrew Division in the World Championships for Hip Hop International came down to Korea’s Lock n Lol and New Zealand’s Royal Family. While both teams brought out an immense amount of talent, beautiful visuals and amazing concepts, Lock n Lol […]
Read moreRECAP: Jeff Staple Sits Down With FAFI for His 1-2-1 Series
A vibrant crowd gathered outside of the Art Theatre in Long Beach last Wednesday night. Artists with fresh paint stuck on their clothes, patrons of the art scene and longtime fans of FAFI, the internationally known French artist. One could almost say she is the female equivalent of Sheppard Fairey, creator of Obey, in terms […]
Read moreNew York Street Dancers Tell Their Story in “Hitters” Documentary
Visitors to the concrete jungles of New York City will encounter the energetic street shows that bring life to the streets. These rauccous and often comedic routines attract wide- eyed spectators, as passerby just can’t help but get caught up in the festive crowd. The street dancers today are the modern day breakdancers, which were entertaining on […]
Read moreAll Gone Book 2014 North American Tour
After 365 days, the All Gone Book is back again and on its ninth edition providing the world with an in-depth look at the most sought after items in street culture for 2014. See the entire North American tour list after the jump.
Read moreABC News – “Sneakerheads: Inside the World of High-Stakes Sneaker Trading”
ABC News Nightline recently did a story on the world of limited-edition sneakers, though in doing so sheds light on both ends of the sneakerhead spectrum. On one end they highlight the world of resellers and hypebeasts, while on the other, as represented by the legendary DJ Clark Kent himself, we see the purist’s perspective […]
Read morePROJECT heads to Vegas.
The PROJECT Tradeshow will once again command attention in Sin City. Each year the production crew seem to be on a mission to top their last show, and this year is no exception. Buyers, brands, media, and the word’s most fashion forward individuals will flock to Vegas for MAGIC Market Week. We’re excited to see […]
Read moreThe 5th Element Magazine presents Final Draft: A Charity Fashion Show
Join The 5th Element Magazine on Thursday April 26 as we celebrate our one year anniversary at ExchangeLA in Downtown Los Angeles! This charity fashion show will feature urban street wear brands, and 50% of your ticket purchase will benefit Culture Shock Los Angeles, a volunteer-run nonprofit dance troupe that has changed, influenced and enhanced […]
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