9five x Sapporo Collab + “Don’t Kill Me Now” Video

9five’s biggest and best collection to date is dropping this Spring. Amongst the additions, look for this official 9five x Sapporo collaboration shade (Limited to 200 pieces), hitting authorized 9five retailers on April 15th.

Also, here’s a look at an unnamed Annunaki messenger forecasting our impending doom in 2012.

Directed, shot and edited by Mike Metcalf.
Assistant Producer Jay Cabauatan

Don’t Kill Me, Now from Mike Metcalf on Vimeo.

Cris Rose – Rotund Mk2 2 Year Anniversary Video

Rotund Mk2 – 2 Year Anniversary [720p] from Cris Rose on Vimeo.

Check out Cris’ introduction video for his Rotund Mk2

@crisr

Michael Morales (Photographer)

I’ve been running into a lot of amazing photographs shot by Michael so I thought I would get to know him a little deeper and introduce his art to the world. He’s a very inspiring person.

Nothing can prevent your picture from coming into concrete form except the same power which gave it birth – yourself.” – Genevieve Behrend

Who/or what inspires you?

- What inspires me is my mother and father, Watching them work hard to provide for us when we were kids and still working hard till this day. I cant see anyone in a greater way other than my mother and father.

What’s your story? where are you from?

- I’m a person from lower/middle class who seen it all and been through it all, from being raised in Los Angeles, (Compton, 68th street) to residing now in Fontana Ca, I’ve came from almost making my life with another career and quickly vanished. Being dragged through the mud to loving life now, my life has been through more than being able to fit in this interview.

What brought you to photography and how did you get where you are now?

- A rough time in my life where i felt like everything and everyone around me had failed and gave up on me, so one day i picked up my casio 5mp digital camera and started taking photos to express what i felt… and being able to view things in a different way a few months later i decided to invest every penny i had and also with the help of my mother to purchase my first camera. after that i move to Las Vegas where i worked and photography was being just left to the side because i wasnt given any opportunities to show my ability even if i was new and didnt know anything about working a DSLR. So thanks to Vita and Irma my first 2 models who gave me a chance to take their photos and ran with it from there in late 08 early 09 i believe. To get where i am now is just dedication and a lot of hard work which includes sleepless nights and a lot of reading online and DIY projects; i am a self-taught photographer and at the moment even thought im doing what i love im no where were i want to be with it. 2yrs in im still new and have a lot to work on.

What was the hardest part in this field?

- The hardest thing i would say is getting that respect and chance to prove what you are capable of, a lot of people are always low balling you or making you feel like your nothing. So many people with Egos ! Other than that it really doesnt matter those are just things ive seen and experienced but no matter how great they feel they are or how little they try to make me feel, im not stopping what im doing for no one! Yesterday i didnt need them and today im continuing without them so tomorrow ill be great person.

What’s your main focus when it comes to a shoot?

-It’s to capture the clients or projects concept or ideas in a image… being able to fill up a blank screen with what they have envisioned in their mind.

What/who do you like to shoot the most?

- I love to travel and freelance; nothing more beautiful than capturing natures & humans creations… as well as i love to shoot portraiture, which involves me capturing the persons genuine personality in a photograph.

What’s the most important detail to you when it comes to a shoot?

-Make the subject which is the model feel comfortable like youve known them for years and make them smile, laugh feel amazing. Thats when you capture the most natural photographs, second to that always be prepared for the unthinkable be able to work around any situation.

Where do you see yourself in the future, 2 years from now?

-I see myself capturing amazing photographs with in time be a published photographer and growing my vision expanding the horizon.

What do you encourage?

-To continue whatever it is that you love, people will tell you, you wont become anything in life and what your doing is worth nothing. Your also going to fail; but thats what should push you to become greater! nothing is supposed to be done in a specific way, theirs no rules to being great at what you do it all comes from the heart and your dedication & passion for it. you are the soul creator of your journey in life you make it what it is, not others.

any last thoughts?

-Never stop, and live someone else’s dream… believe in yourself or no one else will.

-Michael Morales
CEO/Founder
Michael Morales Photography
MichaelMoralesPhotography.com

Skullcandy x Jordan Cement 3 Headphones

Skullcandy and Brand Jordan collaborated on two very special edition collector packs this weekend and here’s one: The AJ Retro 3 Pack with matching Elephant Print sneakers and custom Skullcandy x Jordan Aviator headphone. This didn’t get any more limited as 23 lucky individuals picked up the extremely limited Skullcandy X Jordan Packs from Footaction in the Westfield Mall in Culver City, CA. Peep the vid below. You can probably get yours from Ebay for a 10x’s the price premium..HA!

Skullcandy/Jordan Brand Release from SkullcandyTV on Vimeo.

The Cool Kids – Bundle Up

Finally a new single off the upcoming “When Fish Ride Bicycles” which hits iTunes this Spring. Enjoy

DL here

A07 x 9Five Eyewear “Butters” Giveaway

Its about that time again to drop some free ish on the folks who keep us high on their radar. We’ve teamed up with our friends @ 9Five Eyewear to give you an opportunity to come up on a pair of Grey Tortoise Shell Butters.

The winner will be one of the premiere recipients of the frames. They feature a Grey Tortoise Shell plastic frame, Purple Gradient lens, 100% UV Protection, and slim arm design. Value $44.00.

Official Rules:

*In the comment section(below) list – Your Name and favorite Streetwear brand.

*Follow us and 9Five Eyewear on Twitter – @A07ENT & @9Fivers

*Submissions begin Thursday February 24, 2011, 12a.m.

*Submissions end Friday March 4, 2011, 7p.m.

*Submit your best, ORIGINAL answer. Winner will be announced contacted via em@il so make sure you submit a valid working address.

*Winner will be announced Monday March  7, 2011

***Good Luck***

Each pair of sunglasses comes nicely packaged with a scratch resistant cloth tie bag to store your sunglasses in.

Dilated Peoples @ 4th & B Saturday 2/26/11

Dilated Peoples is in town with Spit Klub All Stars, Blaze, Mike Snow, E-Man, and Inzane this Saturday. DP’s held hip-hop forever so to miss our on this show @ 4th&B would be crazy. Tickets are still available and you can get yours here.

4th&B
345 B St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.231.4343

Strong Arm Steady – Klack Or Get Klacked (prod. DJ Khalil)

Directed by Krondon

Strong Arm Steady’s Arms & Hammers (now available on iTunes) dropped yesterday. SD you know you gotta support Mitchy on this one. He’s keeping us alive in the game right now so let’s get some real #SDUnity going.

Project Ethos Runway Show @ Fluxx 2/25/11

Presented by Carlton Hair, vitaminwater zero, and Discover SD, Project Ethos returns to FLUXX with an unreal lineup of Fashion, Music and Art. The show will feature works and pieces from 7 emerging designers featuring the debut of Fredrick’s of Hollywood Swimwear, Music from the red hot MANN (“Buzzin” feat 50 Cent) live in concert, and art installations from local Artists. The event is this friday and is expected to be crazy. More info here or just go ahead a get your tickets here.

Nixon 42-20 Chrono Rose Watch

Vibrant and vivacious, The Nixon 42-20 Rose Gold. Capturing everything that is right and right now, this modern vintage stunner features a 6-hand Japanese quartz with a second sub dial, chrono and date, along with a custom 200-meter stainless steel, hardened mineral crystal bezel with a countdown timer.

A Day with Murs

My weekend was filled with tons of events last week. Tons of shooting, planning, emails, text messages, phone calls and driving. After reaching out to Murs via twitter and actually getting a response, I had no idea what was ahead.

When there is an opportunity for locals to get face time amongst hip-hops best or the industries brightest, I do what I can to help and this was no different. Once I found out Murs was in town, I immediately thought of my boys @ 9Five. I told them I had an idea of bringing Murs by the offices to get him some gear and sit for lil pow wow. Of course they were stoked about the idea. After a few emails, Murs and I exchange numbers and went from there. I spent about a week and a half planning the trip to 9Five but Murs had more in mind. So me, Jon @ 9Five, and Murs setup an afterparty @ Analog last minute after the HOB show just to do it. I mean why not right?

They day of the show was among us. I left work early and linked up with Murs @ HOB and we shot down to Access Music to his instore meet-n-greet. I met Mark and Adam for the first time. Access is one those places that really makes you appreciate hip-hop. We were running behind schedule but doing 90 on the 163 & 805 has its advantages. We made it to 9Five about 45 minutes before the show where Jon Mike Jay Murs and myself sat stood and talked about the industry in a nutshell. That nutshell must have exploded cause I learned some things that I had never heard before. After that it was back to HOB and a performance that blew my mind. HoB was shut down. AB-Soul and Tab-Bonney did their thing as well. We finshed the night off @ Analog with foundation killing it. For me, it was an experience that I had never experienced before. Props to Murs, Jon, Mike, Jay, Kania, and Analog for seeing that vision and supporting the ideas I had and most of all everyone reading and supporting the Rise.

-socal

Jordan 5 (gs) Black/Alarming Red

Jordan loves the kids. I’m guessing since they’re only dropping these bad boys in youth sizes they might make the quality a little better. May 7th, 2011 is the day. This will be an instant copp.

Murs

HOB

Stevie Crooks x The World Is Not Enough

Stevie Crooks is the genius for my generation. Just played track one and I’m already like “maannn”. First off his last project still plays loudly in my car. When I think of (The World is Not Enough) and I look through Stevie’s photo shoots and his track titles all I can think of is class. I can’t think of anyone that does it better. No lyrics on no bullshit, his delivery murders. His creativity and his whole concept really blew me away. I actually feel like I’m insulting him by giving him the tittle of a simple “rapper”. I’m on track seven “gold finger” very very impressed. His words are printed in my brain, a lot of the things he speaks about I take with me. I was actually lucky enough to receive “dressed to kill” awhile back, let’s just say I couldn’t wait to put it up on my blog for others to hear. Now is the time! “if you was the letter after E you still couldn’t F with me” – License To Kill

As I listen to this project I can assure you that Stevie never speaks about things he doesn’t have. His focus is never bitches, money or any recent rides. He keeps it 100% genuine, he says “yall complain about how rappers dumb down, well your solution is right here. ” meaning . . it really comes down to you, what you listen to and support. He has high exceptions for himself. “I was born to soar not settle” listen for yourself.
-”Power to the prestigious”

Download

Wiz Khalifa – Cabin Fever Mixtape

Okie Doke. Didn’t see this coming. New ish from Mr. Taylor Gang himself. Features Big Sean, Chevy Woods, Juicy J, and Trae The Truth, production from Lex Luger and Drumma Boy. Rolling Papers coming March 29th.

DL HERE

Cali Cam x The West Kept Secret

Cali Cam has finally hit us with his first project. (The West Kept Secret) not so much a secret anymore. The word is out, peep game he’s legit. Caught a few familiar beats on this tape and I got to say he killed it. San Diego please stand up.

The West Kept Secret: Download

9Five Presents: Murs Afterparty @ Analog

It’s going down @ Analog tonight everyone. After Murs shuts down the House of Blues swing over to Analog for the official afterparty. If your old enough..lol… Brought to you by the good folks over @ 9Five Eyewear. Spread the word. It’s going to be extra live tonight!!!!#POW

Analog
801 5th Avenue Gaslamp
San Diego, CA 92101
619.233.1183

HTC Flyer Tablet

With the tech industry going nutzo with the tablet releases it was only a matter of time before HTC got in on some of the quick money making. The iPad is currently 17% of Apple’s total profit. That’s kinda like a big deal. Peep the new HTC Flyer which runs on Android 2.4 and features a seven-inch touchscreen with 1024×600 resolution, a 1.5 GHz processor, 32 GB of internal storage with microSD expansion, 1GB of RAM, HSPA+/GSM cellular connectivity, a five megapixel rear camera with auto focus and a 1.3 megapixel front camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, and GPS..just to name a few.lol. This I can definitely see myself buying since I am a proud owner of the HTC HD2 very smartphone…Price is TBD but I’m sure they’ll price it “competitively”…

UCSD Bouncing Cats Movie Premiere

Bouncing Cats is the inspiring documentary of one man’s attempt to use the power of hip-hop for positive social change in Uganda.

Narrated by Common and featuring interviews with Will.I.Am and K’Naan, the story follows Crazy Legs of the Rock Steady Crew and b-boy Abramz from Breakdance Project Uganda on a journey to unify, empower and inspire youth of a war torn region.

It was recently honored with the coveted award for Best Documentary Feature from the Urbanworld Film Festival, the leading showcase for urban, ethnic, and multi-cultural cinema.

Special performances by the Body Rock Crew and Live music from the DVC.

Date & Time
February, 25, 2011
6:00 pm DVC & Body Rock
7:00 pm Outback Adventures
Location
Ihouse Great Hall

UC San Diego,
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093

Follow Red Bull on Twitter: @redbull

FASHAWN – HIGHER LEARNING 2 (MIXTAPE)

It’s here. This is how you market! Kick that tour off, drop that mixtape and let Hip-Hop handle the rest. Feat. J. Cole, Gilbere Forte’, GLC and more. Enjoy..

DL HERE

ALIFE x G-Shock G5500AL-1

Now available at select retailiers wordwide and in the Art Machine.
Alife is happy to announce the general release of it’s collaborative G-Shock watch. Distinctively black on black, the G-Shock X Alife watch features a striking reverse LCD paired with understated white detailing. The advanced feature of Self-Charging, Tough Solar Power technology makes the G5500AL-1 both smart and attractive.

In other words, it’s a dope watch and I want one.

New Mixtape: Snoop Dogg PuffPuffPassTuesdays Vol.1

Snoop x DJ Skee new mixtape, PuffPuffPassTuesdays is here. The official release was supposed to be today. It leaked early last night, but I’m one for protocol. Nonetheless, here it is. Tracklist and download link below.

DL HERE

Stevie Crooks x The Wine – February 18

The Wine has been a project that has been worked on since last October, I mean I’m sure it’s been worked on even before that but that’s when It buzzed in my ear. So far every project coming from Stevie Crooks is fire. Bar after Bar after Bar, the man spits. (The Wine) ‘The World Is Not Enough’ in 3 days. If you’ve been sleeping, You’ve been loosing.

Chaos In Cairo

I think we’ve all been waiting around for Cairo to put something out of his own, after all he’s produced some incredible sounds. A young cat straight out of San Diego that lives through music. I can probably say Cairo spends most of his life in the studio. February 25, 2011 – we will all be supplied with a project we will never forget. Keep your eyes open and level out your listening because this is sure to put you on another level.

Black Scale x Primitive SnapBack

One of the more unique and premiere brands in streetwear, Black Scale, has linked up with  Primitive owner Paul Rodriguez for the release of this new snapback cap. This black fitted combines Black Scale’s signature 180 degree flipped American Flag with Primitive’s signature ‘P’ logo embedded within the stars. Release details coming soon.

Fashawn Higher Learning Tour San Diego 2/18 – POSTPONED

Fashawn was supposed to be back in San Diego to tear the walls down this Friday. It’s been awhile since we linked up with the homie from Fresno. He shut down Canes(R.I.P) in 2009 when he was out here with Ghostface & Mayer Hawthorne and he had a killer performance when he opened for Wiz Khalifa last year. Now he’s back hosting is own “Higher Learning Tour” and he brought along Evidence, Curt@!ns, Del The Funkee Homosapien and Gilbert Forte. Can you say Epic? Fashawn annoucned via twitter that the LA and San Diego stops would be postponed, the other dates are still confirmed.

Feb. 16 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones
Feb. 17 – Pasadena, CA – Terrace
Feb. 18 – San Diego, CA – The Epicentre
Feb. 19 – Tempe, AZ – Red Owl
Feb. 20 – Durange, CO – Abbey Theater
Feb.22 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theater
Feb. 23 – Denver, CO – Cervantes
Feb. 25 – Salt Lake City, UT – Bar Deluxe
Feb. 26 – Boise, ID – The Reef
Feb. 28 – Vancouver, B.C. – Fortune
Mar. 1 – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo
Mar. 2 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
Mar. 3 – Eugene, OR – Wow Hall
Mar. 4 – Portland, OR – The Backspace
Mar. 5 – Arcata, CA – Arcata Vet’s Hall
Mar. 6 – Sacramento, CA – Colonial Theater
Mar. 7 – Crystal Bay, NV – Cal/Neva
Mar. 9 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
Mar. 10 – San Francisco, CA – 330 Ritch
Mar. 11 – Modesto, CA – Fat Cat
Mar. 12 – Fresno, CA – Franks Place

Supreme Spring/Summer 2011 Bag Collection

I’m a big fan of accerssories so instant kudos to NYC brand, Supreme for their 2011 500 Denier Cordura lines. Here’s a few flicks of what you can expect this Summer so get ready. And props to Supreme

HUF x Skate Mental Clock & T-shirt

With Agenda 2011 just passing and MAGIC going down as we speak type, street wear brands everywhere are gearing up to release their Spring/Summer time collections & accessories. One that really stands out to me is this clock and shirt collab. HUF partnered up with Skate Mental to produce a clock & t-shirt that illustrates the dirtbag lifestyle. Quantities for clocks are limited. Releasing 2/12/11 at HUF San Francisco & HUF Los Angeles.

Marvel VS. Capcom 3 drops tomorrow

After a decade of waiting, the biggest names from the Marvel Universe will clash head on with the combined might of Capcom’s best known and most feared roster of gaming characters. Powered by the mighty MT Framework engine, MARVEL® VS. CAPCOM® 3 will deliver the best ever match up of legendary fighters and no holds barred fighting action. Get set for the ultimate faceoff when MARVEL® VS. CAPCOM® 3: Fate of Two Worlds hits the Xbox 360® and PlayStation 3® on 2/15/2011.

VIA MVC3

Tiron & Ayomari – Good Food

Tiron & Ayomari – Good Food from The Cafeteria Line on Vimeo.

Here’s another project cooked up from Tiron & Ayomari courtesy of The Cafeteria Line.Nothing can replace heart mixed with vision & reality..Enjoy

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