Fashion + Interview – The Shadow Conspiracty–Ronnie B.–Clothing Line

Arize: Besides havin a crazy apparel line you also produce BMX parts and accessories. How did you guys pull off such a dope brand?
Thanks for the kind words. Being passionate about what we do. I started my 1st brand in 1986 and then Shadow in 2001. Shadow is what we want out of [...]

Fashion – NDEUR–Custom Pumps

N
ow you can step your feet into wearable art by Parisian artist Mathieu Missiaen. Mathieu, under his company NDEUR, decorates leather pumps with unique designs and patterns handcrafted from oil-based paints. Although there are standard designs to his work, each pair is uniquely one of a kind as they are handmade. Also available [...]

Interview – Foreign Family–Clothing Line

Founded in los angeles in the hot summer of 2003, when two friends, chad and mr44, decided to start their own clothing brand. they both wanted to build a brand that was known for originality and intricate hand-drawn designs. hard work and the drive to create good clothing has guided them from the start, from [...]

Interview–HISD–Hueston Independent Spit District

H.I.S.D. (Hueston Independent Spit District) was born in 2005 through the collaboration of eight artists of varying mediums wanting to introduce a refreshing perspective to the sound and visual aesthetic of hip hop culture, classic soul music, poetry, visual art, fashion, and photography. Mutual respect and appreciation for the cultural significance and influence achieved by [...]

New Music–Christian Rich–Chicago Go-Getters

When you see Christian Rich you think hip hoppers or hipsters, but a second look can unveil fashion connoisseurs with expensive taste in fashion and music. But a listen to their music screams pop or electronica. With comparisons to Daft Punk, Gym Class Heros, Pharrell Williams and even the Beatles, these champions are on their [...]

Superiority Complex Music–Classic hip-hop at its best

Superiority Complex is originally from Arkansas, but now makes its home in Orlando, Florida. With a number of previous underground releases and a solid track record of 4 years constantly performing, honing their craft, and making better and better music, Superiority Complex, on the heels of their new release, is making the transition from a [...]

eM-LV–Beats from Spain

Arize: I don’t even wanna know how many beats you have…but please humor me…
I don’t know man! Lots of beats……beats all day!!
Arize: How did you get started?…and let us know a lil bio of you..
Well, I grew up in Albacete ( Spain ) and I started listening hip hop in 1992 when I was [...]

New Music–Badio–Fresh new artist with a bright future and his own sound

When a breathe of fresh air isn’t enough to satisfy, when the essence of hip-hop is at it’s least, you can only hope to discover and experience a new style. Many have tried displaying a combination of witty lines and confidence fortified by a serious delivery. NO ONE has mastered this like BADIO. Using inspiration [...]

R & B–MAIA–Soothing sounds and advice to all the up and coming artists

Arize: Do you think moving from South Africa to Los Angeles has affected your music style any?
Absolutely. When I grew up in South Africa I mostly listened to pop. I still do, I listen to all kinds of music because it’s inspiring but I am more interested in listening to R&B because of the [...]

Interview – Scien–Artist and clothing designer

Arize: What are you doing right NOW?
Right now, we are working on our new t-shirt brand called banditI$M, and we just open our online shop ; www.123klan.bigcartel.com We also working on our own toys, And others projects.
Arize: Seems like you go by many names Scien, 123 Klan and Klor…Tell us the difference between the names. [...]

Bunny Kitty–Graffiti Artist & Illustrator

Winston Churchill said that history is written by the victor. The phrase has come to ring true for most of Persue’s career. Persue’ pronounced (per-sway) was responsible for some of the most influential design aesthetics in action sports brands since the early nineties.
As a young graffiti writer from Rancho Bernardo (suburb of San Diego) Persue’ [...]

Jason Kochis–Multi-talented graffiti artist & painter

Arize: Hahah “Big Jaw” (above pic) seems like an asshole don’t he? Lol
Lol! I can see how you might think that! But no- he is just crabby and a little misunderstood.
Arize: Give us a lil summary of who you are?
I am a freelance artist living and working in the Atlanta area. I create paintings, logos, [...]

Interview – Swear Bear-Crazy Bastards

—-You’ve been forwarned. Don’t let the “teddy bear” title fool you. This interview isn’t for the tight tounged! —-

Arize: Fuck you!!!
Only when my girlfriends not around.
Arize: Kiss my ass!!
Not before you buy me a drink cheapskate.
Arize: So whos behind all this?
Me, Mr. Bigglesworth, the Fonze, and that creepy guy from Raiders of [...]