NPR: Listening To Rap For The First Time, With A Book Critic
Thanks to Alexandria Gamlin, I have been privy to this amazing interview subsequenting an equally amazing review of a great book. Enough superlatives? You’ll think of more after you complete the content below. As a long-time loyalist to hip-hop, I am so grateful that someone finally did a nerdy science experiment on rap, lyrics and beats, and measured emcees in a larger context of language, performance and musicianship. I could hardly believe... Read More
Mary HK Choi on Men Dresssing Well
Found this brilliant sartorial essay on Facebook via Leah Taylor, who found it on The Awl’s new sister blog The Hairpin. Within the first two sentences, I became officially obsessed with author Mary HK Choi. Former Exec Editor of Mass Appeal, Founder of it’s now-defunct sister mag Missbehave, and current Senior Editor of Complex, Choi has probably already made twenty people laugh this morning. Thank you for introducing me to the term “dickroll”.... Read More
Little Men
Grand Ave Block Party Sept 12
Every year in September, Senegalese retaurant Le Grand Dakar hosts a neighborhood block party on Grand Ave (btw Clifton and Lafayette). Last year there was a kid’s fashion show, outdoor vendors and delicious food at half-price, but for this year’s 5th anniversary with co-sponsor MoCaDa, the event will be taken to a new level. The festival focuses on the relationship between Africa and Brooklyn, and the continent’s vibrant presence... Read More
I Hate New York City Yellow Cabs!
So I hate NYC Yellow cabs. When I tell the cabbie, I’m headed back to Brooklyn, I get a look that says fuckin jerk. I came about this Fan page on Facebook which has like minded people, who own similar issues with NYC cabs. Basically an anti-fan site for NYC Yellow Cab drivers. Share your experiences, vent about the lousy taxi driver you had. For people who are sick of cab drivers’ bull****. I Hate New York City Yellow Cabs! Tweet This... Read More
Get Ready to Rumble in Brooklyn
The tenth annual Kustom Kills & Hot Rod Thrills strikes under the BQE in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Tweet This Post Read More
E for Effort Blows Up
This is looooong overdue but better with a late pass than never, right? Earlier this year, two talented artists and printmaking experts - Rachel Ostrow and Beka Goedde - decided to become designers. Armed with a simple “looseleaf” idea, E for Effort was born, creating a new wardrobe staple for women, men and even babies. Several months and several dozen batches later, the ladies have expanded the line to include totes, onesies, pocket tees,... Read More
SvG Painted Bracelets from Bali
Just a sample of the stock - the bracelets vary in size and design, generally run about $15 each, 3 for $40 . . . holler for shipping. More photos coming soon! ShareThis Read More
My randoms
Test Shots: Julian
Me and my good friend Julian a.k.a J-luv international R&B star, snapped a few pics around Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. http://www.j-luv.de/start.html Read More
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