My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

October 17th, 2010 | By JNGFX

Kanye West’s Banned “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” Album Cover

VMAs – a Hip Hop Fashion History: 1990 vs. 2010

September 28th, 2010 | By Paul Andre

The VMAs – a Hip Hop Fashion History: 1990 vs. 2010

The keywords are MTV, VMAs, Hip Hop and fashion – what comes to mind first? No! You weren’t listening if you said GaGa’s meat dress; we’re talking Hip Hop. Now everyone’s going to remember Kanye West’s garish red suit from this year’s festivities, but just how far has the Hip Hop community come over the years in terms of dress sense? Well, through VMA attire alone, we’re able to track just how many transitions we’ve gone through. We’re gonna do it like this: 2010 vs. 1990. Twenty years on how things have come. Any objections? Right then. Let’s go!

No, we’re not a girly mag, so we’re not going to criticise things like Drizzy’s odd footwear choice. In fact, however, his choice of clothes are certainly a statement. Minus whatever’s going on with his feet, the formal direction has significance. If we flip back two decades to 1990 (right in the high of New Jack Swing) it was nothing to see someone like MC Hammer rocking a freaky, torn-out jumpsuit, Digital Underground in their funkdafied African-styled garments, or even for Flava Flav (ever the show-off) sporting nasty green PJs. There’s certainly been growth and maturity.

Although it may be down to the fact that Hip Hoppers no longer have to fight for attention (with it only being the second year when a ‘Best Rap Video’ was acknowledged in 1990) the streetwear has certainly developed. Far-detached from days when vibrant and colourful displays were necessary, things have been relaxed as of late.

In the times between Rap’s first VMA category (1989) and now, the ceremony has become much more of a respectable occasion. Early on, any shows of this sort were a chance of rappers to create situations, but it doesn’t seem as common any more (we’ll let Kanye and Lil’ Mama’s actions last year slide for now) as now Hip Hop is given the same recognition as pretty much all other genres. This seems to have had a significant impact on not only the antics of those involved, but the choice of attire. Loud, attention-grabbing garms aren’t really necessary anymore; tying right in with the overriding colour of the 2010 show – black.

Jay’s ‘All-black everything’ is still making a lasting impression since he dropped “D.O.A.” and set a dark mood upon the Hip Hop fashion world. Although colour was splashed about (see Trey Songz coloured leather jacket) black wiped the rest out in 2010. From the actual award show to the after-parties, Hip Hop was a black affair.

To those expected to, formal dress was chosen, but this year did feature the fair bit of authentic street apparel too. Yes, the varsity jacket is back in full-effect. It seems like all the big streetwear brands are dropping a range of them this fall and of course it was reflected here. Even Bieber rocked a personalised one. Other than this, you could catch Waka Flocka in the straight black tee (keeping things ‘A’ as usual), Lil’ Jon rocking a gold rope chain for Hip Hop nostalgic purposes and numerous stars not allowing themselves to be caught without a New Era fitted. As it wasn’t really until the early to mid-nineties and beyond when the West Coast ‘gangsta’ style become embedded in mainstream Hip Hop fashion permanently, these two years are respectively pre- and post-Gangsta Hip Hop fashion. Nonetheless, they still offer insight as to how the middling phase came about and how it subtly still remains a part of it today (such as the big boots). Resultantly, streetwear at the big awards shows is still not a thing of the past.

Extra bits:

1990 Host – Arsenio Hall. 2010 Host: Chelsea Handler.

Best Rap Video (1990): MC Hammer “U Can’t Touch This” over “The Humpty Dance” – Digital Underground, “Just a Friend” – Biz Markie, “Principal’s Office” – Young MC

Best Hip-Hop Video (2010): “Not Afraid” – Eminem over “Airplanes” – B.o.B, “Forever” – Drake, “On to the Next One” – Jay-Z, “Pursuit of Happiness” – Kid Cudi

Sources: MTV, ONTD, KanyeWest.us

Posted by: Chiino – Filthy Dripped

Kanye West featuring Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon, Charlie Wilson – Lord Lord Lord

September 18th, 2010 | By JNGFX

Kanye West featuring Mos Def Swizz Beatz Raekwon Charlie Wilson -Lord Lord Lord by Hypetrak

G.O.O.D. Friday here is the new joint from Mr. West featuring Mos Def, Swizzy, Raekwon the Chef and Charlie Wilson “Lord Lord Lord”.

Kanye West Covers XXL (October)

September 15th, 2010 | By JNGFX

XXL reports that Kanye West will be covering their latest issue of the magazine, boasting Yeezy’s story written, by himself. He will speak on his personal experience after the MTV Awards (Taylor-gate) & the issue will include stories on KiD CuDi and the rest of the G.O.O.D. Music family.

The issue will hit newsstands September 28th.

Nautiks X ClayCandy [Jerm Jilla]

July 29th, 2010 | By Paul Andre

This a LIMITED RELEASE!! There is ONLY 6 Made!! If you have seen the one Nautiks has Sold on Ebay which sold for $270 with Over 30 BIDS!! Do not Miss out on these!! All are Candy Out on the Black Wooden Jesus Piece. Check em out! ORDER NOW!!!

Kanye West Sunglasses

August 3rd, 2008 | By Paul Andre

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Kanye West Clothing Line?

March 5th, 2008 | By Paul Andre

Hip Hop artist Kanye West thinks that fashion and music don’t blend enough these days and says he may embark on his personal clothing line.

Sources quoted West, who went to Paris Fashion Week, as saying, “I get a lot of a attention and sometimes designers don’t want anything taking the focus off the show.”

He wrote in his blog, “I feel like music and fashion don’t bridge enough, at least not as much as it did in the ’80s when Madonna and Michael (presumably Jackson) actually influenced designers.”

He as well hinted that he may kickoff his own clothing line when he stated: “I just want to make great art on every level and fashion shows are one of the best forms of art in the world.”

Now that would be FRESH! Go Kanye!

Custom Kanye West Sunglasses!

March 2nd, 2008 | By Paul Andre

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Coming in this week! New Neon Kanye West Sunglasses!

February 17th, 2008 | By Paul Andre

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Kanye West Stronger Shades SOLD OUT!

December 6th, 2007 | By Paul Andre

The limited edition Kanye West Stronger Shades are now sold out and we will no longer be carrying them in our store and online. Congrats to all who were able to purchased these limited edition shades.