For those out of the loop, 90’s outerwear giant Starter has been sending out promo jackets to different style outlets to build up anticipation of their relaunch. I guess they saved the most gangsta for last cause we finally got ours. Not sure what prompted the Redskins color-up, but that old throwback quality is much appreciated. Only thing we need now is the matching snapback.
What if Deniro’s character from Taxi Driver chose to use rap to wreak havoc on the city? That might not be what BlesteNation had in mind when they put this video together, but it makes enough sense to think about when watching. Get some.
Pro skaters Steve Berra and Eric Koston have just launched The Berrics, a website dedicated to the happenings within their private, LA skatepark. Updated daily, the site will drop new footage of friends and visitors destroying the super exclusive park. Check it now. www.theberrics.com
Once again, the Lord Of The Lines is contest back. Which pro will put together the best 3 trick line? Will it be Ronnie Creager again? Or Busenitz? Shit, maybe Ellington’s got the runs? I’m putting my hard earned cash on Mike Mo or MJ.
Just in time for the holidays, as a thank you to all their dedicated fans (and probably a condition in their collective probabtion) VA’s Lamb Of God is giving away musical instruments. It seems only right considering the fact that dudes have an entire photo album on myspace full their fans tribute tattoos… (more »)
Despite Oprah’s recent endorsement, Obama is not just for ya momma! In the above video, the Kidz In The Hall’s Naledge talks about why they decided to step up and make a rap song endorsing Barak. After the clip, you can check out our feature on Naledge as one of our “new rap class” from issue 43 here.
Already having served time un-sentenced, no doubt in a bid for leniency, Mike Vick was offcially sentenced to 23 months for his role in a dog fighting operation. Hopefully, he’ll get the chance to see his snitching ass Co-Ds in the yard and some real justice will be served.
Upper Playground and Superfishal has just dropped this limited edition board series that feature the art of Jeremy Fish through all three, with the guest appearance per board by Michael Seiben (of Thrasher and Bueno Skateboards fame), Todd Bratrud (of Consolidated, Flip) and the almighty Pushead (Zorlac, fool!). We already got our Fish/Bratrud board hanging up, and we’re about to order the other two for stocking stuffers. Limited to 500 printings per board, these decks aren’t just eye candy. They’re wood is Watson Laminates, which means if you decide to skate one of these fuckers, you’re in for a nice poppy, long lasting motherfuckin’ ride. Log on to upperplayground.com now and grab yourself all three.