Kanye West’s Projections Are Headed to More Cities Across North America & Europe Over the Weekend

24 May, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

After projecting his new track “New Slaves” at a variety of metropolitan venues across the globe this past weekend – before performing the track alongside “Black Skinhead” on the season finale of Saturday Night Live – Kanye West’s projections appear to be set for a return this very weekend. Yeezy’s website is now home to an updated map that indicates the return of the visuals to a plethora of cities across North America and Europe beginning tonight and stretching through the weekend. Will the projections once again feature “New Slaves” or could this weekend prove home to a brand new piece? Stay tuned to find out and, if you’re in one of the participating cities, be sure to check it out as a full list of dates and times can be found by clicking on each of the aforementioned locations. West’s highly-anticipated follow-up to 2010′s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Yeezus, is due out June 18.


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Sneaker Nicknames Explained: “Black Cat,” “Pure Money,” “Cervidae” and More

20 May, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

Sneaker nicknames can derive from a variety of inspirations. Some sneaker companies and collaborators opt for local flavor, while others reach into other cultures for the first step in the creative process. We uncover the usage of both techniques in the latest installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained. Let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to see us explain further in the comment section.

Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat”

Air Jordan 4 Black Cat
Outside of occasionally going by a derivative of “Air” (i.e “His Airness”), Michael Jordan never had a well-known nickname. MJ or Jordan sufficed both during his career and afterwards. However, a little known fact is that friends began to call MJ “Black Cat” around 1996. Though the Air Jordan 13 was designed with a Black Panther in mind, it was the blacked-out Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat” that released in 1996 that was inspired by the little known nickname.

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Sneaker Nicknames Explained: “Do the Right Thing,” “Pigeon,” “Dim Sum” and More

13 May, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

Popular nicknames are usually accepted without many knowing where they stem from. In some instances, sneaker nicknames become synonymous with the collaborator. In this installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we discuss one of the most popular sneaker nicknames, as well as one that may be a bit more obscure. Be sure to let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to know the story behind next week.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Draft Day”

Nike Zoom Kobe VI "Draft Day"
Kobe Bryant will go down as one of the best basketball players of all time. However, he almost took his talents to a much smaller market than the lights and glamour of Los Angeles. It’s hard to imagine Kobe in anything but a Laker uniform, but he was actually drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets. That fact is the inspiration behind the nickname and colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Draft Day.”

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Sneaker Nicknames Explained: “Red Eagle,” “When Pigs Fly,” “Bred” and More

6 May, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

The days of simply using a classic colorway to describe sneakers are all but long gone. In these times, quick, relatable nicknames are easier to identify with, allowing a sneaker’s story to be told in a shortened way  for a culture used to quickly receiving information. Nice Kicks continues to shed light on some of the most popular nicknames that have helped keep certain sneakers at the top of our collective minds. The stories behind a name usually have more depth than you may initially think, and we delve into those backstories in this week’s installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained. Be sure to let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to know the story behind next week.

Nike Air Penny V “Red Eagle”

Sneaker Nicknames Explained:
Anfernee Hardaway’s fifth signature may have come after his playing days were over, but most of the colorways are inspired by his time on the court. With obvious “Orlando,” “Suns,” and “Memphis” releases, many wondered where the brightly colored “Red Eagle” makeup stemmed from. This nickname was in homage to Penny’s high school team, the Treadwell Eagles, in Memphis, Tennessee, who sport a red/white-black school color scheme.

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5 “As Worn By” Music Icons Portraits feat. Kurt Cobain, Axl Rose, Ian Curtis and more

2 May, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

5 As Worn By Music Icons Portraits feat. Kurt Cobain, Axl Rose, Ian Curtis and more

Goodhood Store once again treats us to a fine selection of illustrative portraiture by Clara Lacy. “As Worn By” features illustrations of Ian Curtis, Kurt Cobain, Malcolm McClaren, Axl Rose and Henry Rollins – all wearing the latest clothing from their Spring Summer 2013 collection including Norse Projects, Neighborhood, Wood Wood, Soulland and more.

5 “As Worn By” Music Icons Portraits feat. Kurt Cobain, Axl Rose, Ian Curtis and more is a post by Denise Taw on Selectism.


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Nicky Diamonds Instagram: Diamond Supply Co, Dj Drama, Bun B & Ice Cube Special #DiamondLife project w/ @CoorsLight Coming Soon for #SFTC2013 . More info on bit.ly/11mjkI2

26 April, 2013 · by urbanblog · in


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NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape 20th Anniversary Collaborations with Kanye West, Pharrell, Futura & More

26 April, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

First announced earlier this month in what, at first, appeared to be a cruel April Fools’ Day joke, NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape have now unveiled the full range of collaborative 20th anniversary tees. Created in conjunction with heavy-hitters like Kanye West, Pharrell, Futura, and more, the collection features white graphic tees with each artist contributing a specialized rendition of BAPE’s various ape-inspired imagery – each of which also appears on the recently revealed tiled tee and canvas. Look for the tees to be available alongside corresponding canvases this weekend at the 20th anniversary exhibition at T-SITE Garden Gallery TSUTAYA in Daikanyama before hitting BAPE flagships and ZOZOTOWN the following week. A full list of the collaborators appears below:

  • Daisuke Obana
  • Futura
  • Hiroshi Ito
  • James Lavelle
  • Jun Takahashi
  • Kanye West
  • Mankey
  • Masaaki Homma
  • Masamichi Katayama
  • Kogi “Poggy” Motofumi
  • NIGO
  • Pharrell Williams
  • Shinsuke Takizawa
  • Show Ayanocozey
  • SK8THING
  • Stash
  • Takashi Kumagai
  • Tetsu Nishiyama
  • Tsuyoshi Noguchi
  • VERBAL


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Sneaker Nicknames Explained: Premio “Bin 23″ Collection, “Tiffany,” “Workforce” and More

15 April, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

Nice Kicks continues to delve into the story behind the talked about trend of sneaker nicknames. Some nickname origins are obvious, but others may not be as clear as you think. Furthermore, other sneakers, and sneaker packs, are given nicknames that have a personal connection. We explore a few of those nicknames in the second installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained.

RELATED: Sneaker Nicknames Explained: “Bugs Bunny”, “Born Not Made”, “Lobster Harvest”, and more.

Air Jordan Premio “Bin 23″ Collection


The Air Jordan Premio “Bin 23″ Collection is the object of desire for many sneaker enthusiasts, especially Jordan fans. The collection was intended to put a sophisticated twist on Air Jordan models, as “Bin” refers to a term in wine culture that signifies premium contents being used. Therefore, the name is appropriate for the Air Jordan collection, in which the limited sneakers are composed of premium materials. There is also a red splatter on each “Bin 23″ Jordan as symbol of authenticity similar to that the wax seal used as an authenticity marker on some wine bottles. The Air Jordan 2 Premio “Bin 23″ was the first to drop in the collection in 2010. Which has been your favorite?


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Daft Punk Working with Pharrell Williams, Julian Casablancas and More

14 April, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

To add to the flourishing buzz on their upcoming Random Access Memories album drop, Daft Punk revealed during their Coachella set that collaborations with the likes of Pharrell Williams, The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas, Nile Rodgers, Animal Collective’s Panda Bear and many more is to be expected. The Announcement was made via the upcoming album’s trailer broadcast — an unexpected treat for attending fans and a definite show of the band’s synonymous savvy marketing. Random Access Memories drops this May 21 via Daft Life Limited/Columbia Records.

Check out the teaser here.


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[NEW RELEASE] NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO CUSTOMS (MOTOWN)

10 April, 2013 · by urbanblog · in

Revive customs takes the ’90s chunk of funk Nike Air More Uptempo and transforms it into a delicious fruit boot with this Motown-inspired jam. Revive has used the Motown gradient logo, which fades green through yellow to red rasta style, and applied it to the mega sized AIR graphic that famously flanks the bubble sandwich. These are a one off for promo use only so kiss your dreams of popping these Pippens goodbye, but stick with us as we keep you updated with the latest adaptations by Revive.

 

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