Wu Tang Clan
I went to check out Wu Tang show at Hammerstein Ballroom〜♪ I was way back from the stage and could not see them that well, but the show was fresh! bunch of classic tunes〜♪
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December 24, 2008
December 19, 2008
The Roots -OkayPlayer Holiday Jumpie-
I went to check out The Roots show. No matter how many times you see their shows, they are always fresh. They had many artists join the show such as Tanya Morgan, Gary Bartz, Q-Tip, Amanda Diva, Alice Smith, Bilal, 88-Keys, Estelle, Pharaoh Monch, Talib Kweli, Idle Warship and Dice Raw, DJ Soul. It was great to see a session of The Roots and Gary Bartz.
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December 18, 2008
Heavy Metal
Alex Fakso's photography book, Heavy Metal〜♪ It seems like he captured their missions really well. I can't wait to have it in my hands. It hyped me up just watching the trailer〜♪ I really miss our CTA secret missions... The Clean Trains are the best !!
Song of the day...
Smif N Wessun - Sound Bwoy Buriell
December 16, 2008
Song of the day...
Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka
Hand painted Tiger Stripe
During the Vietnam War, US Army Special Forces Soldiers often customized camo pattern on their OD Green uniforms with spray paints, brush paints, oil stains, etc.. Recently I have found one great example of the hand painted camo dated 1963.
Winiche&Co. created Spray Camo shirts & pants inspired by the handmade camo. Of course we made each one with our own hands as well♪ check'em out〜♪
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Song of the day...
Black Moon - Buck'em Down
December 12, 2008
JSDF Fabric
I got authentic JSDF(Japan Self Defense Force) Camo Anti-Static Fabric〜♪ I am getting really excited just thinking about what I am going to make with it. Much thanks Daiya!!
December 11, 2008
Itsupudo
It's been a while since last the time I went to Itsupudo. Anyway they got a lot of new stuff on their menu now.. I tried Roasted Miso Ramen Noddle this time which was pretty good. More than anything I really enjoyed the Hirata Buns with braised pork〜♪
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GSG9 Trainers
Adidas BW Army Mid Clean which is a updated version of The Rod Laver Clean Pack, which was used by the elite counter-terrorism and special operations unit of the German Federal Police, GSG 9 as training shoes.
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Heading Back To NY
Although I had a good time, the trip was too short and too rushed.... On the way back I slept thru the entire flight to NY.. While I was waiting for my flight, I got
the munchies so picked up some random candies while I was waiting for my flight to board... When I got to Newark airport US immigration stopped me and took me to a room full of people trying to enter the US.. I sat there for 5 hours for nothing... This is what they do to their tax payers... That was really wack...
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Restavrante Botin
Our last night in Spain, we went to the Restavrante Botin for dinner. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this is the oldest restaurant in the world, dating back to 1725.
The atmospheres at the spot kind of reminds me of Peter Luger steak house in Brooklyn..
Anyway I had their specialty dish Roast Suckling Pig for my entree〜♪ and I got some Ice cream with mango sauce or something for desert which was hella good〜♪
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Granada
That night, we had a dinner at this restaurant that has really nice view of La Alhambra.
I got this fillet mignon with duck liver on the top which was pretty tasty♪ We went to several bars and got tipsy with Havana Club and explored the area the rest of the night. The next day
we were going to check out the Cathedral before heading back to Madrid. But it was closed.... So we walked around til it was time to catch our bus. I slept thru the bus ride back to Madrid.
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Palacio de la Alhambra #4
I am not quiet sure If whole thing is la Alhambra, or just this main Building is La Alhambra.... Anyway I finally got into the main building when the sun was already falling... It got dark and not many lights were there... However the place is really nice! I can totally see it as some spiritual place.. I am sure they put so many thoughts and technique into the palace. It was just amazing to see all the details.
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Palacio de la Alhambra #2
El Albayzin is the oldest area in Granada, which is located right below La Alhambra. It was nice to see Sierra Nevada on the back of the palace as well. La Alhambra and El Albayzin are one of the World Heritage Site.
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Palacio de la Alhambra #1
Our 2nd day, We went to check out la Alhambra〜♪ It was completed towards the end of
Muslim rule in Spain by Yusuf I and Muhammed V, Sultan of Granada in 13th century when Christian Spain took over Granada by Al Andalus. They changed around La Alhambra to be a Christian palace... Mosque to Church... Arabic to Spanish.....
However La Alhambra mixes natural elements with man-made ones. It's a testament to the advanced skill of Muslim craftsmen of that time. It was really interesting to see Moors and Spanish architecture which they built way after. Although Moors are much advanced and more functional.
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December 9, 2008
A Long Way To Granada #2
I linked up with Ron at Madrid airport and headed to Michelle's apartment.
We had breakfast and walked around the Grand Plaza for little bit. Then we took a bus to Granada.
I slept through the 5 hours ride except for the 30 minute break at some small village.
We had Moroccan for the dinner that night. We also checked out few bars and I walked around exploring the city. It was a long day, long way to Granada..
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A Long Way To Granada #1
On the thanksgiving weekend, I joined Ron & Michelle to check out Granada, Spain〜♪
That was a long way to Granada... So many switching flights, trains and bus.... I flew from Newark Airport to Lisbonne, Portugal. and headed to Madrid, Spain after the an hour lay over. I linked up with Ron and Michelle at Madrid. and we took 5 hours bus ride to Granada, Spain which is a small city in southern part of Spain. the city has huge influence of Muslims/Moors.
I hate having lay over at some countries or cities I have never been... I was there but not really, just stuck at the air port... It's so wack!
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December 8, 2008
African Continent Camo
Here is another unique Camo from Libya. It has the African Continent Pattern〜♪
Represent, Represent〜♪ Maybe I'll make Japan Island Camo sometime. lol
2,700 Years Old Stash
The oldest cannabis stash was found at Yangai Tombs in China. It is 2,700 years old〜♪
The size of seeds mixed in with the leaves, along with their color and other characteristics,
indicate the marijuana came from a cultivated strain. Before the burial, someone had carefully picked out all of the male plant parts, which are less psychoactive. The ancient marijuana stash is now housed at Turpan Museum in China.
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November 18, 2008
ZEITGEIST
Over the weekend I watched ZEITGEIST. It is a 2007 documentary film, produced by
Peter Joseph about the Jesus myth, the attacks of 9/11, and the Federal Reserve Bank
as well as a number of conspiracy theories related to those three main topics.
(1) The Jesus Myth
(2) The Attack of 9/11
(3) The Federal Reserve Bank
Song of the day...
A session of the Boot Camp Clicks at the Beat Street in Fulton Mall, Downtown Brooklyn♪
Smiff N Wessun - Timz N Hood Chek
November 11, 2008
Victories
Yes!!! Tokorozawa Lions won for Japan Series!!!!
This year the Phillies got the MLB championship that took them 28years, and as everybody know Obama won for the 44th U.S president!!! Great moments〜♪
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November 3, 2008
Nice & Smooth
I went to check out Nice & Smooth's show♪
The event was really fresh. Greg Nice rocked the spot and engulfed it with his contagious energy. His human beat box was so fresh. All their people were on stage chillen and dancing, and it totally reminded me the Hip Hop back in the day. DJ Jazzy Jay, Joeski Love, Positive K, Psyco (The Beatnuts), DJ Polo and more got on stage and gave us a good surprise〜♪
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October 31, 2008
Happy Wedding
The 3rd day was the main event for this trip, Kandi & Owen's wedding〜♪
We took a boat to this island an hour away from the main land. The island was so nice, the water was super clear, which healed my sea sickness right away.
The ceremony was right on the beach. Many of their family and friends celebrated their new beginning as a married couple. After the dinner, fire was lit up and they held a party on the beach♪ It was one of the best weddings I have ever attended.
Congrats Owen & Kandi〜♪ Much love.
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Puerto Vallarta #1
The first day at Puerto Vallarta, We chilled by the water〜♪
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A Window Seat
I flew to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for Ron's sister, Kandi's wedding〜♪
Just like trains, the window seats always make my flight little more enjoyable.
I wish I could stop by the places I see from the window...
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October 27, 2008
Stetasonic
Over the weekend, I went to check out the original Hip Hop band, Stetasonic's show〜♪
Their show was so fresh! I am so happy that I caught their show.
Hosted by Just Ice. Mike G from Jungle Brothers, DJ Babu, and Kieth Murry, and many more artists appeared. I am so regretting that I forgot to charge my camera that night....
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October 21, 2008
October 14, 2008
Coins To Cash
My wallet was as light as a feather... I was hungry.. and I thought about cashing in all the change I have collected for few years in some juice bottles. So I brought it to the store that has a cashing machine〜＄ All the Pennies, Nickles and Dimes added up to $274!!!!! It was way more than I had expected♪ It was a great surprise!! Continuation is important. and being a pack rat will also help. Well... now I am starting over my new piggy bank〜♪
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October 13, 2008
DJ Z-Trip
I had an opportunity to check out DJ Z-Trip's play the other night. He knows how to rock party for real〜♪ That was really fresh♪ Big Ups〜☆
Check out his mix on his site including his latest joint "The Obama Mix"〜♪
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Killa Instinct
We went to check out a good friend of The Jenkins, Marka27's newest creation "Killa Instinct" that released that day. It comes with few Markers, Spray Cans, a Mask and a Wire Cutter. I am feeling the wire cutter a lot♪ To make a CTA version, I need to add a little bottle of Hennessy and Duchies as well♪ Congrats Marka!
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The Ghost
Late night trains run really slow and you usually have to wait forever, but you see the trash trains and worker trains more often. They often use Red Birds that retired in 2003. Most of them are at the bottom of the Hudson river or have been destroyed. It's really good to see those survived and are running although they're on some retirement duty...
I am wondering who's ghost is on the red bird. It seems like a nice size panel.
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Killing Time
While I was killing time on the street the other night, I found something fun to kill my time with... my camera and a streetlight that was in front of me. So this is what I did... I set the shutter speed to 5 secs and pointed at the streetlight to try to write letters by moving my camera around. this is really fun, although I was getting a little bit frustrated. I need to practice more... you should try as well, it's fun〜♪
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Digity Das Efx
I went to check out Das Efx & Jeru The Damaja's show〜♪ They all connected so well with the audience and made the show fresh♪ Lil' Dap from Group Home and Smoothe Da Hustler showed up and showed they are living proof. However, they all looked old... I guess we all did...
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October 8, 2008
Nasty Nas
I went to check out NAS' show〜♪ The event was extremely unorganized and we had to wait forever for the show to start... When the event started, After Grandmaster Flash warmed up the crowd Buck Shot performed Black Moon classics. New generations, Spank Roc & Amanda Blank were getting good response from the crowd. Jamal Woolard who is in the movie NOTORIOUS as Biggie Small, did a Biggie Small tribute. And Smoothe Da Hustler got on the mic as well. After a long pause, N.E.R.D showed up and all the ladies went crazy.. Actually I liked their show. Dizzee Rascal from UK joined them for a song. He was fresh, although I wish he did more songs... And at last, NAS came on the stage past 1am.. But his show was fresh! His wife joined the set as well. I am glad I stayed and waited all night for them to show.
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NYBD
If you are in Fukuoka, Osaka or Tokyo this month, check out The Photo Exhibition NYBD (New York Bike Dreams) by Takuya Sakamoto.
Kashi Da Handsome(Pedalmafia) will spin at the opening receptions 〜♪
NYBD (New York Bike Dreams) Photo Exibition by Takuya Sakamoto:
・THE NORTH FACE ストア福岡 /10月10日〜11月20日
・THE NORTH FACE 堀江店 /１0月12日〜11月20日
・THE NORTH FACE 原宿店 /10月17日〜11月20日
・THE NORTH FACE 表参道ヒルズ店 /10月18日〜11月20日
☆オープニング・レセプション☆
・FUKUOKA 10/10(Fri) THE NORTH FACEストア福岡
Open 18:00〜、Free Entrance&Drinks
DJ:KASHI DA HANDSOME(PEDALMAFIA), etc…
・OSAKA 10/12(Sun) THE NORTH FACE堀江店
Open 19:00〜、Free Entrance&Drinks
DJ:KASHI DA HANDSOME(PEDALMAFIA), etc…
・TOKYO 10/17(Fri) THE NORTH FACE原宿店
Open 20:00〜、Free Entrance&Drinks
DJ:KASHI DA HANDSOME(PEDALMAFIA), etc…
Hip Hop Honor '08
I went to check out VH1's Hip Hop Honor the other night, which I think aired last night. Anyway this year's Nominees were Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, Slick Rick, Too $hort♪
Many artists appeared and celebrated Hip Hop that night. such as Biz Markie, Scarface,
Cee-Lo, Ghostface Killah, Big-Boi, the Roots, Wyclef Jean, Fat Joe, EPMD, Public Enemy, Busta Rhymes, Mod Def, Q-tip, Bun B, Estelle, MC Lyte, Kid Rock, Jim Jones, EVE, Mack 10, Prince Paul, etc..
Some of artists did bad, but over all it was a good show. I enjoyed it with an open bar〜♪
>>> Check out the show on videos
October 7, 2008
GSG 9
Adidas GSG9 Tactical Boots〜♪ These were named after the elite counter-terrorism and special operations unit of the German Federal Police, GSG 9♪ These boots are mad comfortable to rock♪
September 23, 2008
Them Jenkins Boys
Check out the Leroy Jenkins' Fall/Holidays 2008 collection Look But Can't Touch Book〜♪
Leroy Jenkins (Fall/Holiday 2008) from Ron Upperman on Vimeo.
☆GOZILAH@♪RESISTSxBABYLON♪☆
September 15, 2008
Arctic Aggressors
The newly formed 18th Aggressor Squadron has gotten arctic schemed aircraft in the first time in the USAF's history for its F-16 fighters〜♪
The white, black and gray F-16 are used as aggressor planes assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska for training exercises to include Red Flag Alaska. The first one was completed painting in Kusan U.S. Air Force Base in Korea on October, 2007.
The F-16 with the Arctic camo looks so tight〜☆
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September 14, 2008
Dalí & Film
I went to check out Dalí: Painting and Film exhibition at Moma finally♪
Many paintings, drawings, scenarios, and films by Salvador Dalí (1904–1989),
this exhibition explores the role that cinema played in his world.
Dreams designed by Salvador Dalí in Spellbound of Alfred Hitchcock
Destino (Eyeballs) - Salvador Dalí & Walt Disney (Trailer)
Destino (Turtles) - Salvador Dalí & Walt Disney (Trailer)
September 9, 2008
215 Madness
2 videos from IMC Productions. They are in contrast to each other but they both show one thing very well about Philadelphia....in 2007 there were 392 homicidesin Philadelphia...
By The Numbers - The Philadelphia Anti-Violence Partnership (directed by IMC Productions)
Sandman - Anchor (directed by IMC Productions)
September 4, 2008
Song of the day...
When I go to US Open every year, the globe at the Arthur Ashe Stadium reminds me of this face...
Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear
VvsS
This year's US OPEN Tennis, I was able to see The Venus Williams vs Serena Williams match〜♪
After the 2 tie breaks, Serena stole the match from her big sister. 7-6(8-6), 7-6(9-7), Good match☆
After their match, we stayed for 1st & 2nd set of Nadal vs Fish. Nadal won for 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.
