As summer continues so does the Summer Series BBQ’s at the infamous 29 Greene. Last Friday, the homies from the eastern side of the world brought their best stuff, as Mama O’s Premium Korean Kimchi teams up with the folks from LTD and Etnies. Kimchili, Kimchi Salsa, and Kimchi Dogs were the wanted items on the menu, as familiar faces from the neighborhood grubbed down on everything “Kimchi”.
Last Friday, July 9th, Rad Collector, LTD and etnies brought some friends out for another Summer BBQ on the rooftop. This time it was a joint (no pun intended) birthday celebration for Timbo/Rad collector and “Hawaii” Mike/LTD, cake and all. The food and beer was flowing thanks to our friends at Corona and cool summer cocktails by Tanteo Tequila. Shouts to all those who came through, check the pics, sure you’ll see some familiar faces.
In celebration of Ed Banger Records’ seven year anniversary, today etnies is bringing you the first episode of the ED BANGER 7 documentary capturing the label’s weekend-long celebration in New York City. One episode per day will be launched until the final episode hits.
The ED BANGER 7 also marks another step in the already successful collaboration between etnies and Ed Banger Records. The two brands recently released an exclusive collection of shoes under the name EDNIES and have since continued to strengthen their partnership in a creative and entertaining way with this original web-documentary.
Last Friday, on June 11th some of the forces of street wear teamed up for an ol’ New York barbeque at the Etnies Rooftop. Starring the folks from LTD (Hawaii Mike, and Hyun Kim), Etnies (Alex Corporan), and IN4MATION, this bbq was one of the first of the summer series bbq’s, that will make any New Yorker jealous in the hot sizzling summer days.
Booze, food, and more booze were the key recipe to a good time, and a better hangover. Droppin’ dope tunes by Deadly Dragon Sound, the familiar faces such as Andrew Keegan, Phillip Annand (Madbury Club), Dante Ross, Dave Ortiz, Spencer Fujimoto were bumpin’ all night while sippin’ on some Pabst Blue Rippon, and Vita Coco water. Check out the flicks, the women, and the food, for the BBQ was heaven on Etnies.
Come and join Etnies this “Taco Tuesday” as the street riders of the city create a benefit for Stoked Mentoring. Etnies’s own Alex Corporan, and Neil Jackson give back to the upcoming athletes of the future by giving back 50% of the funds on “Taco Tuesday” to the charity that is Stoked Mentoring. Stoked Mentoring is the organization that uses the alternative of sports as a guide of success for unfortunate teenagers. Whether you buy a taco, drink some booze, or just show up, come and support the cause, this Tuesday June 15.
Almost two months after the event and there’s still buzz, that’s how you do it. Check out this video Creative Control put together for the Village Slum x etnies x LTD event as the man of the hour, Mel D. Cole, takes you through the night.
New upcoming rapper “STS” is putting Philly on the map as he launches his first new video for his new single “Sole Music”. Featuring the lovely harmonic voice of Ming, STS has been rapping underground, and its time he made his public debut.
The young rapper delivers slick punchlines about the vices of the hood: love and kicks all in one the catchy tune “Sole Music”. So “kick your shoes off” and enjoy, and make sure to peep a cameo of the “Village Slum” Mel D. Cole tee, and glimpses of our office.
Due the grand success of the Mel D. Cole and Etnies collab, the infamous sneaker and shirt are circulating the web to make the man behind the camera over 7 feet tall. He had an all inclusive interview with the folks at Highsnobiety, heres a glimpse of how the interview went through below.
“S: First of all, how did your partnership with etnies come about?
Mel: Hawaii Mike bought me in for a meeting. He said he wanted to do something with me and that something turned into doing tee shirts to doing a basic sneaker to doing to my two limited edition sneakers (64 pairs made) and my two tees (430 tees). The kicks and tees are not for sale.
HS: What was the process like in getting your own shoe? Any specific inspiration behind the color/silo choice?
Mel: The process was kind of confusing for me. I never designed anything before. So, I had to employ the services of a good friend Upendo ( Leroy Jenkins) to help bring my thoughts in my head to reality.
I wanted the sneaker to be basic and very clean, with the pop coming with the insoles. As far as the colors go, I love greens…all kind of greens. But this particular one stood out to me and I thought all the homies would like that color as well. How can you go wrong with black and green?
HS: The photo tee was inspired by Common’s Electric Circus album cover and features a ton of your favorite people. Tell us a bit about some of the shots included.
Mel: Well 1st off I want to tell you who brought my idea to life. That guy would be named Ron J (Leroy Jenkins). He is on the tee along with: kid Cudi, Mos Def, Ian Reid, Q Tip, Cons, Black Thought, Questlove, Emeka, Scott (10 Deep), Timbo (Rad Collector), The Knux, Clipse, Little Brother, Talib Kweli and many more people.
One of the most significant shots on the tee is the one of Common. His photo is from a show back in 2002. One of the 1st concerts I ever shot. It
inspired me to do what I do. ”
etnies Plus and Ed Banger Records collide to form their debut collaboration collection called EDNIES. Hailing from their skateboard roots in Paris, Pierre-Andre Senizergues, owner of etnies, and Pedro Winter, owner of Ed Banger, unite on what drives their passion in life: music and skateboarding. Featuring artwork created by graphics mastermind So Me, the Busy P and So Me characters can be found on opposing sides of the right and left shoe footbeds sharing a private joke. Nobody besides them happens to know what the joke, but who cares, the collab is dope, and that’s all that matters. Peep the video and flicks showcasing the kicks of the Ednies.
Last Thursday, the homie Mel D. Cole threw a release party in collaboration with yours truly here at LTD. The party was in celebration of the Village Slum x Etnies sneaker and t-shirt collabo Mel did and was also the launch of the new LTD Live. The whole night was poppin’ it was nothing but love for your boy. To put it perfectly, the words of Mel himself describe it best, “Open bar, a dope DJ, great performers, a great hot…sweaty space. I mean yo, everything was RIGHT!”
Fans, friends, and family showed up to party, with a line that lined down the block. Even some of Philly’s finest came out, Freeway, Black Thought and The Money Making Jam band came through. Major shoutouts and thanks to the folks at Belvedere, PBR, and Red Bull for supplying the drinks. Good looks to KeapHope for putting together stickers to further commemorate the release. And to those that captured the good times. Tone, EMA Photography, and again Mel D. Cole himself for snapping dope shots. Congrats to him again for the release.
The party was off the chain, check the pictures after the jump to see how it went down.
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