Monthly Archives: July 2010

Natural High

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Caught Jackie Brown, with the legendary Pam Grier again today, a flick with it’s obvious & beautiful blaxploitation influence. Reminded me of this Bloodstone joint…imagine falling in love at a time when this was popular music. Also, take note of … Continue reading →

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West Africa: Nyama & Djeli

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Got up on two more new documentaries, both dealing with African musics: Nyama, which is studies the parallels between griot culture and modern hip-hop, and Djeli, which chronicles Malian Orchestras of the 60′s & 70′s. Very highly recommended if you … Continue reading →

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City Dreams: Downtown Calling & Blank City

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Just caught the trailer for Downtown Calling, a documentary from 2009 about my favorite place, at my favorite time: NYC ’77-’85. It seems to highlight all the various aspects of the newly emerging culture of that time (disco, punk, hip-hop, … Continue reading →

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Recommended Viewing: SBX! Holding Down The Tradition

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

Big up to my man Digs over @ Wux Flux for posting the D.I.T.C short film SBX! Holding Down The Tradition for his Yo! Wux Tv Raps series. Although it’s running time is only about a half-hour, it is without … Continue reading →

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Contempo Style: Harlem & Casey Veggies

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

I try to keep a sharp, vigilant eye out for new joints & talent, lest I become one of those cats strictly hung up on the past with that “..in my day..” rap. As much as I absolutely love old-school … Continue reading →

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Selected Visuals: Bob Peak

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

Bob Peak was undoubtedly one of the biggest influences on 60′s & 70′s illustration possible. Creating everything from ads, to film posters, to postage stamps, his work is truly ubiquitous with vintage design. Style galore.

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Real Recognize Real

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

While working on the next Vintage Crates episode, I revisited a Cold Crush single from ’84 “Fresh, Fly, Wild & Bold”. This was one of my favorite singles from Cold Crush when I was a teenager, and I copped the … Continue reading →

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This Could Be The Night: Beat Street

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Image via Wikipedia On the very last cusp of the true-school hip-hop era…but probably more likely beginning of the mid-school is Beat Street (1984). The thing about Beat Street is that while it retains nowhere near the realism and authenticity … Continue reading →

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Rest In Power

Posted on July 11, 2010 by

R.I.P Sugar Minott Vintage Crates Special: Sugar

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Documenting Style

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

Caught this video of Martha Cooper discussing how she first became interested in graf, the late 70′s rocking development, and how her book Hip Hop Files came about. Definitely a recommended watch. via Pretty Cool People Interviews

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