Thursday, December 14, 2006
Hip Hop: Still Shinin'....
So stop trying to fight it even if others are exploiting it in the worse way. But since we're on the topic, peep the new book from my dudes Reggie and Gabe:
"What can you say about bling? It’s loud, it’s flashy, it’s expensive—but most of all, bling has to be seen to be believed. And so connoisseurs Reggie Osse and Gabriel Tolliver bring you Bling: The Hip Hop Jewelry Book, a stunning collection of the wildest and the brightest in outlandish jewels. Bling is the decisive showcase of all things bling, a lavishly illustrated look at this hugely influential cultural phenomenon. From $100,000 gold and diamond covered pistols to platinum teeth to jewel-encrusted goblets (aka “pimp cups”), if it’s out there, it’s in here." (click here to read more)More: Bling: The Hip Hop Jewelry Book - website | MySpace | Buy
Also:
The Pack "I'm Shinin'" - the new generation gets bling-y. From the Skateboards 2 Scrapers
EP in-stores 12/19 (although coppable on itunes now - video coming soon! (audio via the scattermish bloooog)While the elder statesman of the bling nation moves on to a higher calling (as he should). Leave the battles alone, son.
But more on the grimey, street tip spotted via MySpace:
Fat Joe's (unreleased?) "No Drama (Clap & Revolve)" video. (via my duns Dirty Harry and Alley Cat at Encore DVD mag)
ASIS magazine: Artists | Street | Info | Style
Gino Green clothing: as seen on Papoose and every young boy in Harlem & the hip hop industry recently. I swear to God though, I thought those were 9's not g's....
