The 11 Best Southern Mixtapes of 2011 You Never Heard Of.

The 11 Best Southern Mixtapes of 2011 You Never Heard Of.

I won’t pretend that I listened to a ton of new music last year but I will say that I’ve heard more than my fair share, what with more rappers sending me submission request than streetwear brands. A couple of days ago I created a list of brands I’m looking...
The 11 Southern Streetwear Brands I'm Watching for 2012.

The 11 Southern Streetwear Brands I’m Watching for 2012.

For those of you that are new to the website, let me give you a mini-history lesson before we get into the meat of this post: About six years ago I was introduced to the institution of streetwear by a now defunct store in my hometown called B’ZAR.
THANK YOU: Matt Stevens & the MAX100 book.

THANK YOU: Matt Stevens & the MAX100 book.

Usually when someone is kind enough to send me a product of theirs, if I put it on the blog, I take lots of pictures and speak glowingly about said item. Well today, I’m only going show you this: a picture of Charlotte based illustrator Matt Steven’s MAX100 book–still in...
REACTION: Jeff Staple & "The truth1585".

REACTION: Jeff Staple & "The truth1585".

Recently, noted designer and streetwear icon Jeff Staple launched a joint project with TheTruth.com entitled truth1585 to help the truth® in their mission to reveal the manipulation tactics corporations that manufacture and sell cigarettes are/have been using to market their product to the youth.
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Crooks & Castles Spring 2012 collection.

Crooks & Castles Spring 2012 collection.

I try to stay away from posting the collections of the streetwear industries “Heavy Hitters” in favor of smaller/up-and-coming brands, but goodness C&C came with the heat this Spring for their first delivery of 2012. Streetwear at their roots, the brand is all grown up now and their most recent pieces show that aspect well....
VIDEO: Luke James - "I Want You".

VIDEO: Luke James – “I Want You”.

It just so happens that today of all days I decided to redeem my quarterly “Watch BET for 5 minutes” coupon and stumbled upon this guy. Luke James is from New Orleans and is signed to Def Jam–not unlike the man that opened me up to tolerating R&B music, Frank Ocean. Other than those two...
VIDEO: Atlanta Got Sole visits Rocksmith at MAGIC.

VIDEO: Atlanta Got Sole visits Rocksmith at MAGIC.

UPDATE: I was kindly asked to remove the video so I did. I’m not sure what the issue was but either way, so as not to step on any toes, I pulled it. THE END. My homie Sean Luc of the online publication Atlanta Got Sole gives those of us that wasn’t able to make it...
MIXTAPE: 3 Amigos - "THREE AMIGOS".

MIXTAPE: 3 Amigos – “THREE AMIGOS”.

I honestly don’t have a CLUE how I found out about this mixtape–though I think I had something to do with my Tumblr account. Anyway, the 3 Amigos are comprised of Chino Roc, LoLo, and Yantz that represent both their culture and their city with reckless abandon. A perfect blend of Chingo Bling and Travis...
Sleepy Dan Hood Sweatie.

Sleepy Dan Hood Sweatie.

Cut & Sew is a dangerous proposition for most new streetwear companies but it’s all in a days work for this Texas based brand. Sleepy Dan decided to do more than the average and had this rugby styled hooded sweatshirt custom created on their behalf. Custom neck label, embroidered pillow logo applique at edge of...
+FRESH.i.AM+ - "F.i.A" snapback.

+FRESH.i.AM+ – “F.i.A” snapback.

With nine different variations of their STATE OF MIND caps, special collaborations with Theophilus London and Steed Lord, and other countless product sell outs, the Atlanta based creative collective +FRESH.i.AM+ has FINALLY decided to drop a cap with their name on it. Sort of. As the last cap in their STATE OF MIND series, the...
VIDEO: Meek Demeo -"Albino".

VIDEO: Meek Demeo -”Albino”.

Holy shite is this an awesome song/video combination! I can’t lie, Meek Demeo is sounding kinda The Weekend-ish on this track but that doesn’t stop it from being one heck of a first introduction. If this is the kind of music that is coming out of Minneapolis, then consider me down with the City of...
SMiRKiN - Varisty Jacket x Beanie release.

SMiRKiN – Varisty Jacket x Beanie release.

The Memphis bred, Atlanta based SMiRKiN brand recently released their wool bodied and leather sleeved varsity jacket. These made-to-order jackets are feature the SMiRKiN block “S” on the chest enclosed within a protective circle of camouflage fabric. Multiple colors of the SMiRKiN Varsity “S” beanie have been released to in conjunction with this jacket in...

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