Interview – Nikki Jean–Singer/Song Writer

Lupe Fiasco ft/ Nikki Jean -”Hip Hop Saved My Life”

A lover of lyrics and multi-talented Singer/Song Writer are just a few of the things you can use to describe Nikki Jean. After viewing just a few of her videos on YouTube and numerous daily posts on her Myspace page, you quickly understand that her [...]

New Music + Interview – Magnolius–A different new sound of Canadian independent hip-hop

With the release of their debut album “Ode to Hyde”, MAGNOLIUS shares with the world a project almost twenty years in the making. Though the project was recorded over a much shorter period of time, it is the product of a life long friendship between members Shan Vincent de Paul and Derek DaCosta. Both members [...]

Fashion + Interview – Complete Technique–Custom Jewelry

For my third interview, I was lucky enough to meet the designer / craftsman of the luxuriously urban jewelry brand, Complete Technique. I met with Osa in his DUMBO studio, and interrupted him in the middle of a piece for a quick talk.
Complete Technique makes beautiful pendants, rings, chains… Customs designs for everyone ; from [...]

Fashion + Interview – Lemar & Dauley–Clothing Line

Established in 2003, Lemar And Dauley has methodically bridged the gap between the United States and the bourgeois influx of innovators around the world. The secret to the success of L&D, is its ability to dig into the toy chest of American culture to transcending into universal avenues while careful not to downplay the social [...]

Fashion + Interview – Aplomb Clothing–Clothing Line

Aplomb [uh-plom, uh-pluhm] was started in 2006 by three owners who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each person brings a unique skill and mindset to the company, and this idea is something that we strive to portray through our brand as we grow. Check out the interview below with the designers of this already [...]

Fashion + Interview – Rebel Dance–Urban Nomad Clothing Line

REBEL DANCE is an urbanwear label for young international nomads. World travellers who appreciate an edgy and chic wardrobe. The brand was launched in Paris with INDO, a women’s line for Spring Summer 08. Now we’re in NYC, preparing NYSK (a men’s and women’s collection for Autumn Winter 08) inspired by hip hop artist and [...]

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 + Fashion – Blacktooth Clothing–Portland, Oregon based clothing line

Blacktooth is unlike all of the other t-shirt companies you see on the market today. While they are around to make people rich, Blacktooth comes at it in a different approach. Originally started in 2002 by Portland based artist Carey Haider; it was a name for the medium of cut and paste collage D.I.Y. art [...]

Fashion + Dummy Labratories–Custom Shoes

With the custom shoe game at its peak Dummy Laboratories, located in Spain, are well on there way to stardom in the game. Complex custom patterns and colors on top of colors is kinda there style, and it works well. The success seems limitless on the line of shoes they produce. Small runs of one [...]

Fashion – Miss Wax–Fashion Designer & Custom Earring Designer

M iss Wax is a jewelry line for the risk-taking ladies who appreciate a little color and a little culture. Miss Wax strives to fill the gap in the ever- predictable jewelry market by releasing earrings and [...]

Theo–Emerging Artist/DJ from Providence Rhode Island

Emerging artist/DJ from Providence Rhode Island is, with ease, here to bring substance and timelessness to the music industry.
As a DJ Theo has opened up for over 21 artists before the age of 21 (Rakim, Chris Brown, Juelz Santana, Lloyd Banks, etc) and as an emerging artist has his city in amazement & in attention [...]

Lyriciss Flowz–Self described as “(Hip-Hop wise) speaking on real-life issues with a lyrical focus” you be the judge

W
hen asked what he brings to the table in a world where the hip-hop game is oversaturated with bland, formulaic MCs, 20-year-old Washington DC/PG County, Maryland native Lyriciss answers, “A young black voice out of an unknown area (hip-hop wise) speaking on real-life issues with a lyrical focus. Nowadays, you speak to the majority of [...]

Jus Nice–F.R.E.S.S.H. Boy

Explore the world of Jus Nice -F.R.E.S.S.H. Boy, the 20 year-old American rapper who rose to fame with the new release single of “Shorty So Fine” and grown success in South Carolina. Born as Justin Grant, he was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey but originally from Brooklyn, New York it was clear then that [...]

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 [...]

Boaz–Steel City’s Finest

Pittsburgh, PA is known as the Steel City, a nickname that evokes a cold industrial metropolis, which is not too far from the truth. But inside of the cold metal exterior beats a warm, growing hip hop scene which nurtures newcomer Boaz. Boaz, along with I.D. Lab’s studio mate Wiz Khalifa, have brought attention to [...]