Monday, June 30, 2014

Nike Air Trainer 1 Low ST “Black Elephant”

Following the release of “Safari” and “Black/Safari” makeups is a “Black Elephant” iteration of Nike Sportswear‘s Air Trainer 1 Low ST. Boasting a clean blacked-out aesthetic, the low-top retro trainer sports predominately nubuck construction while matching elephant-printed leather is strategically placed throughout. Providing the lone contrast is metallic silver text branding on the tongue, heel, and signature midfoot strap.

Friday, June 27, 2014

Air Jordan 1 Mid Nouveau Anthracite/White

The Air Jordan 1 Mid Nouveau returns this summer in a classic anthracite/white combination. This latest drop features a patent leather anthracite upper with tonal branding and subtle perforated detailing around the Swoosh. Underneath is a simple white midsole with an icy blue translucent outsole. Look for these now at select stockists including Sneaker Politics.

NYC Box Truck: Queens w/ Smart Crew

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

STASH X REEBOK QUESTION MID | PREVIEW

Known to be in the works for sometime, Reebok and its Reebok Classic division finally let loose on their newest collaborative footwear with graffiti artist STASH. Having already done several Reebok projects in the past, STASH lent his signature blue colorway and paint splatter appliqué to the Reebok Question Mid silhouette. Limited in availability, the STASH x Reebok Question Mid will be release next Friday, June 27th, with a retail price set at $140 USD. In the meantime, here is a teaser video and a glimpse on the collaboration’s design details.

Common ft. Vince Staples – Kingdom

Common’s upcoming LP, Nobody Smiling, drops July 22 via No I.D.’s Atrium Records/Def Jam Records

Monday, June 16, 2014

Dilated Peoples – Good As Gone (Prod. by DJ Premier)

Evidence, Rakaa and DJ Babu reunite over a DJ Premier production on this first single from their upcoming comeback project, Directors of Photography. The album will be the first new project from the trio since 2006′s 20/20 and it is due to impact on August 12th.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Madlib – Black Dreams (Sludge Fight)

After dropping Vol. 1 earlier this year, Madlib is getting ready to drop the second installment of Rock Konducta, the latest Rock inspired installment in his ongoing Beat Konducta series. Listen to “Black Dreams (Sludge Fight)” below and look out for the project to go on sale July 15th. Rock Konducta grabs its source material from various worldwide rock scenes from the 60s through the 80s, from American psychedelia to Germany’s Krautrock to acid-soaked Spanish prog to synthy, early-80s oddities.