Your weekend playlist of the videos you need to be watching.
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OG Slick x ’47 Brand
A sports and street art collaboration.
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Peep This : Pow! Wow! Korea
Pow! Wow! made its way to Seoul.
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‘Hip-Hop Alphabet’ Connects Education with Hip-Hop History
“Learn the ABCs with a beat!”
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JonOne x Hennessy Private Launch Event and Limited Edition Bottle
On Friday July 14th, graffiti pioneer JonOne and Hennessy literally made a splash
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Netflix Premieres Part 1 Of The Musical Saga ‘The Get Down’
Graffiti, disco, and drug lords rule the South Bronx in this Seventies-themed musical drama series.
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PUMA x Kylie – What Will We See Next?
When it comes to Kylie Jenner, my relationship with her on Facebook would absolutely fall under the “it’s complicated” category.
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Jeff Staple Interviews HULA For Live 1-2-1 Series
Combining fine art painting with the stealth mentality of a graffiti artist.
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Pow! Wow! Hawaii 2016 Schedule & Artist Roster
Did the round trip tickets to Hawaii get lower? I hope so. Excuse me while I book my airfare to Oahu right now. Once I read all the events scheduled at Pow! Wow! Hawaii next month I was instantly bitten by the travel bug. This will mark their first tour for 2016, after a successful […]
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WATCHxWITNESS Captures a Futura Mural in the Making
It’s not every day you come across a legend, let alone a gawdd, but that’s what happened when photography duo WATCHxWITNESS were trolling around New York City, only to come across graffiti/street art master Futura working on a new mural on the iconic Houston and Bowery corner in Lower East Side. The duo documented the […]
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Street Artist Tristan Eaton Announces “Legacy” Solo Exhibit in Los Angeles
Internationally recognized street artist Tristan Eaton is set to unveil his new work in an upcoming exhibit titled “Legacy.” Presented by Library Street Collective, a contemporary and fine art gallery from Detroit, this new exhibit will be Eaton’s first US show in almost a decade. Those familiar with Eaton’s past work will recognize his style […]
Read moreRap Albums Get Remixed in Color and Scheme from “Glitch Album Art”
Album art oft takes a backseat when it comes to an entire piece of music, but the folks at Glitch Album Art have taken a stab at remixing a handful of classic hip-hop albums like Kanye West’s “College Drop Out,” and Nas’ “Illmatic,” to even more modern classics like, Kendrick Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d. city,” […]
Read moreFILA Continues its Summer of Fire Collabs with a New Collection Featuring Claw Money
FILA has obviously made it a point to keep their summer releases on par with the seasonal temps because every collaboration they’ve released so far has been en fuego. The consistency is evident with their latest collection that employs the visual stylings of none other than graffiti legend, Claw Money. Branding for FILA throughout the […]
Read moreFILA Releases The “All-City” Pack Just In Time For Independence Day
With FILA and hip-hop culture enjoying a dynamic and storied rapport with one another throughout the years, it comes as no surprise that the shoe company pays appropriate homage to the pillar of graffiti arts in its latest release entitled, the “All-City Pack”. In graffiti culture, to be “all-city” meant that the writer was of […]
Read moreWalls on the Street: Pow! Wow! Long Beach
On Wednesdays, everyone celebrates a woman crush. Here at The 5th, on Wednesdays we pay homage to our graffiti arts section and share our favorite wall of the week. In our series called “Walls on the Street”, we showcase murals and paintings that deserve to be in the spotlight. As noted earlier on the site, Pow! Wow! has […]
Read moreRockin’ With The 5th: Jorge Rivas of 3 Shibuya
Jorge Rivas is a seasoned vet in the clothing and streetwear industry who’s allowed his love for hip-hop culture to influence every aspect of his brand, 3 Shibuya. We sat down with Jorge to discuss the background behind the brand and also how his appreciation for hip-hop has lead to the manifestation of the […]
Read morePow! Wow! Long Beach 2015
Continuing this constant Cali weather change, the heatwaves are at an all-time high and summertime in the LBC just got better. Previously exclusive to the islands of Hawai’i, Pow! Wow! has made its way to the mainland, and Sunday marked the first day of Pow! Wow! Long Beach. What’s in store is a weeklong celebration […]
Read moreWalls on the Street: Fin DAC
On Wednesdays, everyone celebrates a woman crush. Here at The 5th, on Wednesdays we pay homage to our graffiti arts section and share our favorite wall of the week. In our series called “Walls on the Street”, we showcase murals and paintings that deserve to be in the spotlight. Hailing from Cork and by way of […]
Read moreWalls on the Street: KOSO
On Wednesdays, everyone celebrates a woman crush. Here at The 5th, on Wednesdays we pay homage to our graffiti arts section and share our favorite wall of the week. In our series called “Walls on the Street”, we showcase murals and paintings that deserve to be in the spotlight. In the second week of kicking off […]
Read moreWalls on the Street: The Jump-off Edition
On Wednesdays, everyone celebrates a woman crush. Here at The 5th, on Wednesdays we pay homage to our graffiti arts section and share our favorite wall of the week. Kicking off a new series called “Walls on the Street”, we’ll showcase murals and street paintings that deserve to be in the spotlight. So keep coming […]
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The 5th Element Magazine Presents: “Woman Good, Lady Better” (Spring/Summer 2015 Issue)
To all our readers, we proudly present to you our Spring/Summer issue for 2015, which gives a unique and crucial highlight to many of the dynamic and outstanding females that help shape hip-hop culture and lifestyle through their various gifts and talents. This issue is entitled, “Woman Good, Lady Better”, and is our special shout out […]
Read moreRECAP: Brandalism x illest LA Opening Show
On a night that the weatherman predicted we stay home, we instead found our way to the heart of Little Tokyo. With last Friday, February 27th, marking the opening day of Brandalism, the crowd buzzed in and out of the illest LA boutique. With illest curating this month long event, Brandalism showcases the talents of Antonio […]
Read moreOn The Radar: Pow! Wow! Hawaii 2015
“Pow! Wow!” sounds like words that pop out of a comic book. But, it links to graffiti and the arts more than we know. As explained by the curators of Pow! Wow! Hawaii, “Pow” means the impact of art it has on a person and “Wow” relates to the reaction of the viewer. The words […]
Read moreSummoners War: Street Level Up
Fans of Melbourne-based street artist Meggs, will be glad to know that he’s recently cooked up some madness by way of a massive mural in Los Angeles’ Arts District. The 2,000 square foot canvas served as Meggs’ office setup for the marathon painting session that resulted in a monstrous eyegasm depicting well-known characters from the […]
Read moreFilipino Street Art Project: Manileños
For most of us, we may never get to see the other side of the globe or how the rest of the world lives. But no matter how far-off or distant, we are still intricately connected. With our own set of experiences, trials and tribulations, everyone has a story waiting to be heard. For two […]
Read moreSaxxon Studios Presents: Whitehouse Projects
An artist can come in many shapes and forms, and society has found a way to compartmentalize “the artist”. Trying to break free from these categories, whether the street or classically trained artist, putting all artists under one roof can essentially shatter the stigma. Continuing this concept, this Saturday, November 1, 2014, Saxxon Studios presents […]
Read moreBlack Apple Gallery: Contraband 2
Calling all street art lovers and hip-hop fans alike, tonight Black Apple Gallery presents Contraband 2: A Night of Extraordinary Urban Street Art at the Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, CA. Transforming the Riviera 31 Lounge, renowned street artists who have globally adorned the walls of many cities will have their art premiered […]
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THE 5TH ELEMENT MAGAZINE 