Believe La Dream

Blog Has Moved to Tumblr

2010-05-27T13:19:00.000-07:00

Its been a good time here at blogger but i have made the decison to move the blog to a new server.. bookmark this instead of blogger believeladream.tumblr.com new site...

WIRED Magazine for iPad

2010-05-27T12:14:00.000-07:00

Primitive Pong

2010-05-27T12:11:00.001-07:00

Online Store Up

2010-05-27T12:07:00.000-07:00

Head over to Online Store to cop all the ATCF CHI gear! along with The Don Tee

Air Penny 1/2 Cent (Cranberry & Eggplant)

2010-05-27T12:04:00.001-07:00

These look like a winter release for this year..The Cranberry colorway looks real dope..And the Eggplant colorway aint behind either..

Leaders 1354 x Ty Pt.III

2010-05-27T11:53:00.000-07:00

Looks like Ty from LDRS was working hard putting three colorway to his collection of fitteds. This week a more colorful joint will be dropping this sat May 29 at 11 AM..The last two sold out quick ass hell..So dont be surprised if this one sell out as well..

Excessive-Veno(Ex. Prod. Mickey Monday)

2010-05-25T21:42:00.000-07:00

Peep this mixtape up its fucking cold. Real dope sound. Ex. produced by my guy Mickey Monday. His production work is real neat and sound is dope. He's working on a mixtape him self. But this is something to jam to for now. Veno is that rapper to keep an ear for in the future.

Download Mixtape

The Don Tee

2010-05-25T20:11:00.000-07:00

So this is the new installment of mine and my crews ATCF CHI streetwear brand..We call it "The Don Tee" limited to 40..$25 a pop..

Can You Say ATCF CHI!

2010-05-21T10:57:00.000-07:00

Be ready for me and my crews clothing brand..one hella dope streetwear brand. In other terms more of a Chicago group of dudes point of view on steez! Second shirt release will be May 26th "The Don Tee"..$25 a tee! If you want a tee and your out of state shoot me an email to JRocks267@gmail.com and let me know what size u need and such.

a logo i did for the tee..we will always be updating the logo its never going to be a comfort thing to leave it as it is. We will also be working with a local artist for a logo..info coming soon on it.

Akin Lincoln Park

2010-05-21T10:55:00.001-07:00

So last year the first Akin location in the UIC area was opened now this month another addition to the Akin name will be opened..Last year the grand opening was off the chain this one wont be any different. All my Chicagonavians come out and peep the new shop.

New ATCF(CHI) Tee

2010-05-19T20:55:00.000-07:00

So what people me and the crew are ready to drop a tee i designed either friday or sat. Its a LV inspired so we called it "The Don Tee"..its pretty fresh and a go around tee. Their $25 a pop. Anyone not from Chicago and wants one e-mail me ill take care of you limited to 40. The first tee is sold out. So thats what most likely going to happen to this one. ILL post flicks of the tee when we drop em. Its a surprise!

The Year of the Foamposite

2010-05-19T20:49:00.000-07:00

So straight up this year been the year of the foamposite the Coppers & Eggplants released already. And the year ain't done..we have a HOH exclusive the Cough Drops & the Pearl's. Rumors that the Royal Blue's might drop top. But who knows for now. This is what is confirmed so far.

Cought Drops-May (HOH Exclusive $200)

Pearl's-September ($200)

Mr.Cartoon x STA x Nike

2010-05-19T14:14:00.001-07:00

Nike Sportswear x Mr. Cartoon "True Colors" from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.

LDRS 1354 x Ty Pt.2

2010-05-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

So this past sat Ty dropped his first collabo with the Leaders branch..this week he switched the colorway to classic black/white madras print. Looks like Ty is having his own collection with LDRS on his own colorways..the last one he dropped sold out in minutes so i wouldnt be surprised if this joint sells out asap. Head over to LDRS this sat at 11 AM..in order to grab a fitted.$45 a fitted..

Air Jordan VI Infrared Pack

2010-05-17T09:30:00.000-07:00

So official flicks of the pack have leaked. Scheduled to release June 19 with a price tag of $310. But rumor is that the pack will be an Asia-Release only. Hopefully that is not true and Nike is just playing games like when the Penny Foamposite Coppers myth story on the shoe recall and such. This rumor has made everyone in the US really mad. Well if these do release here in the US i can smell the lines and hype on em. Well hopefully i can grab a pack!

Miller High Life

2010-05-15T10:42:00.001-07:00

Nike SB / Dunk Low Premium / Black/MetallicGoldPineGreen / "Miller High LIfe" / $98

Head over to your local SB shop to grab this month's QS's.

St.Alfred Blue/Red/White Fitted

2010-05-15T10:40:00.000-07:00

They rarely drop fitteds and when they do they are mainly in-store only so today out of the no where they dropped a pretty classic colorway fitted. 40 bucks a pop. If your from the area rush over to STA for a chance to find your size.

Bansky in Chicago!

2010-05-15T10:38:00.001-07:00

I been following Bansky's artwork for over 2-3 years and every-time i see his artwork is always a hit. Seem's like he felt like my hometown needed some art.

Nike Pro Foamposite Pearls

2010-05-15T10:29:00.000-07:00

This shoe is schedule to re-release this year around September. If you guys remember these dropped last year as a HOH exclusive so i wouldn't be surprised if they drop the same way this year. Definitely a shoe i wont be snoozing this year. The colorway is so dope. Real sneakers recognize.

Diggy!

2010-05-15T10:25:00.000-07:00

I got to admit this younster is making big moves and can't be mad at em..this track is decent.

"Sneaker Friends 2010" Show In ATL

2010-05-15T10:19:00.001-07:00

Mad Heat!
ATF Crew Interview(not to get confuse with Chicago's ATCF(CHI) crew.)

Alpha-Micket Factz

2010-05-14T19:42:00.003-07:00

Man this track is real dope. Talking in terms of sound wise. Shit is one of those zone tracks.

MICKEY FACTZ: ALPHA from Creative Control on Vimeo.

King James

2010-05-14T19:33:00.000-07:00

So I am guessing to the way he played the last seconds of his possible last game with Cleveland its pretty much a wrap for him. There is speculation that he might head out with the Chicago Bulls and such. But I believe if he leaves the Cavs its pretty much it for them being a elite team. Man I really did believe they were going to be Champs this year but nothing set in stone. I guess we will never see a Kobe vs LeBron Finals.. But we have to see were Bron is heading for next year.

LBJ Air Max VII New Colorways

2010-05-14T19:30:00.000-07:00

Even though they lost yesterday stupidly here is a preview of some colorways to the line that will never see a release and some that will. Pretty dope video peep it up.

LeBron VII PS Interview from Steve Mullholand on Vimeo.

Leaders 1354 x Ty

2010-05-12T14:20:00.000-07:00

So the first installment of Ty to release his first fitted "Chambray and Madras” to branched of Leaders 1354..its a collaboration..LDRS x Ty. Peep his site its dope. regularolty.com The dope thing about the hat its that not one hat is alike..limited to 30..drops May 15th at 11 AM..for those out of state peep their webstore..

A Laughing Matter(Original Mix)-Film4D2

2010-05-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

Bad ass track from the homie Film 4D2..
peep it up and stay tuned for new music from em and a project hes working on.
A Laughing Matter(Original Mix)-Film4D2 by Film4D2

Freddie Gibbs-The Ghetto

2010-05-10T14:48:00.000-07:00

Dope track peep it up..from his upcoming mixtape Str8 Killa No Filla due out soon.

Air Yeezy 2011

2010-05-10T14:43:00.000-07:00

So its been leaked that the a new Air Yeezy model will be in the works or maybe who knows a new colorway on the current model released will see a release date once again for the crazy hype mania fests..lol Get your money up for next year people because you never know when they hit you with a release date..

Kobe VI Sneak Peek

2010-05-10T14:36:00.000-07:00

So even before the season this year is over the new Kobe model to the series has surfaced the web. looks like a re-new'd version to the IV's but looks pretty good.
As you can see a new KB logo on the heel tab..will have to wait for more flicks but for now stare at these joints for now.

Nike SB May 2010 Releases

2010-05-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

Pretty Dope Month!
Nike SB / Dunk Hi SB / GrandPurple/Black / $93 "Sacramento Kings"

Nike SB / Stefan Janoski / White/White / $75

Nike SB / Paul Rodriguez 2.5 / GrandPurple/VarsityMaize / $75 "Lakers"

Nike SB / Zoom Bruin SB / BlazeOrange/Black / $69

Leaders 1354 Dom Kennedy Fitted

2010-05-07T18:59:00.000-07:00

Drops tom. at 11 AM. 40 bucks..get it while it lasts.pretty clean colorway.

O Shit I Make An Apperance on this Video

2010-05-05T16:12:00.001-07:00

"Taste of Chicago" featuring Freddie Gibbs & Curt@!n$ from Dillaman on Vimeo.

Jugrnaut "Infrared" Fitted

2010-05-05T16:03:00.001-07:00

dope..drops this Friday..$40..

LDRS 1354 "Chambray and Madras" Fitteds

2010-05-05T15:59:00.000-07:00

They drop this sat..$40 a pop..pretty clean for the summer...get their early sat or snooze..

GO CAVS!

2010-05-03T17:20:00.001-07:00

I want the Cavs to win this year! LBJ MVP 2010!

And i want to see the finals to be..

YNotMyDream Interview

2010-05-03T16:27:00.000-07:00

So whats your name and what you do?
YNMD-Anthony Carrillo and I run an up and coming Chicago blog site.
About?
YNMD-Underground and (some) mainstream Hip Hop music in general.
So how did it all start and whats the name of the site btw?
YNMD- The name of the site is YNotMyDream and it all started with one song and one artist..The song was Day N Nite and the artist was KiD CuDi. When Day N Nite first bursted out into the house party scene I quickly fell in love with it. I fell in love with it so much that I started to research it. I than landed on CuDi and started researching him and then landed on more of his music. I found his sound very unique. It was nothing that I ever heard before since before coming across CuDi I was only familiar with music on the radio and TV. After looking into CuDi I then came across his fan site, DatNewCudi.com and that led me to discovering more and more sites.Becoming familiar with all the music blogs/sites out is what got me wanting to start up my own. I wanted to start up a site where I could share with others the music that I fell in love with. After a few months of not knowing how I would go about starting a blog...

What kind of things do you offer on your site other blogs don't?
YNMD-A chance. A lot of sites only tend to give artists music a chance if they have connects or a cosign from a bigger named artist. I on the other hand give everyone a chance as long as the email is written well and I can vibe to the music.

Thats whats up. What do you intend to do with the site?
YNMD-well I started it simply for the love of the music and thats how I'm keeping it. Hey if it gets big, it gets big, I'm very fine with that. But right now I'm basically using it to help me out in the future. When I say helping I mean for it to make doors a little bit easier to open. I'm hoping it will help me get into Columbia and hopefully secure a position for me in this industry.

Any projects your working on?
YNMD-No. Not at the moment. I just finished releasing two project this past month. "1" which is the sites one year anniversary project and "After This Shut Up" which is my 46 artists deep collab project with REUPspot.com

Any other hobbies you have besides working on the blog?
Naw man and shits a shame. I use to be in love with basketball and fell out of love too quick. Shit different with music though, with this I'm here to stay.

Anything people/readers should look out for in the future from YNotMyDream?
YNMD-possibly artist management and maybe more tapes. The tapes I'm taking a break from for a while but not giving up for good. I also have a few sponsored projects I'm dropping with different artists. Definitely stay tuned. I have already built many relationships with artists and bloggers and anything is possible really.

Any shout outs?
YNMD-Yea, definite shouts to all the people who have supported the site. Shouts to the people who have inspired me this past year. My friends and family who stick behind me and my dreams and last but not least...Shouts to you fam for holding me down with support and for reaching out.

YNotMyDream x REUPspot Present: After This Shut Up

Download Mixtape

STA x NSW x Mr.Cartoon Event Recap

2010-05-02T12:49:00.000-07:00

So I had to go peep the event up due to Mr.Cartoon making an appearance and dudes artwork is sick. I got a custom wallet by him and a flick with em. After a long wait mission was accomplished.Real cool guy one of my Mexican inspirations to do what i do.

New Drizzy

2010-04-30T10:12:00.001-07:00

Drake - Find Your Love (Produced by Kanye West)byHypetrak

DOPE

2010-04-30T10:05:00.000-07:00

These shirts are mean!

With a pair of these cold!

Nike x STA x Mr.Cartoon x CHICAGO!

2010-04-30T09:53:00.000-07:00

Catch me there!

Anti-American Graffiti Diddy-Vulkan the Krusader

2010-04-30T09:42:00.000-07:00

World premiere of my guy Vulkan track..first leak off Lucy's Naive Mixtape dropping real soon. Herd more tracks but this what y'all get for now..enjoy..and spread the word!

NSW x Mr.Cartoon

2010-04-26T16:44:00.000-07:00

The man's hand style is recognized around the world and is both menacing and beautiful. Bred in Los Angeles, Mister Cartoon's art work can be seen on the arms of our time's most lauded musicians. His work is steeped in the East Los Angeles Chicano culture of low riders and graffiti.

Nike Sportswear chose Mister Cartoon as the American artist for the True Colors Artist Collaboration.. In this video Cartoon breaks down the creative process behind the logos and mascot he created. Nike Sportswear will be holding events to launch the collection in New York, Boston, and Chicago next week. Come out to see the collection and Mister Cartoon in action.

New York - Nike Sportswear @ 21 Mercer, April 27th at 8-11pm
Boston - Bodega Gallery, April 29th at 7p-11pm
Chicago – Six Points, May 1st at 7-11pm

via Niketalk.com

New Flicks for the Koston Highs..

2010-04-26T16:13:00.000-07:00

Man i got to admit SB's are back in..thanks to the Skunks now these which drop the 27 of April(tom)..these are real clean..these flicks are compared to the Lucky 7's..which Eric Koston switched the colorway up..real nice concept since he says these resemble Thiland..a real dope release..

Nas & D.M

2010-04-26T13:47:00.001-07:00

What's a Sneaker Head by SoleFresh

2010-04-26T13:38:00.001-07:00

So whats your name and whats your passion?
SoleF-Oscar but some of my folks call me SoleFresh and that reflects my sneaker addiction.. ever since I was a little kid I would look at everybodys kicks and only a few would grab my attention... Jordans!

What pair started it all?
SoleF-Well the OG Infrared VIs were my first pair of jordans as a newborn, but my first pair that I bought with my own money was the Jordan Defining Moments Pack back in 2006. That started my collection or in other words, my addiction

What city do you rep?
SoleF-The best city in the world! The Go-ILL! The Windy City! Chi-Town!

What can you say about the sneaker movement here?
SoleF-Its growing without a doubt. You have the few older sneakerheads who have been collecting for years now, the younger group who has been around for some time as well, and the new cats who are barely beginning their collection and you have the hypebeasts but lets not get into that.

What is a hypebeast to you?
SoleF-Well everybody has their own meaning of a hypebeast of course and theres many different things to it.. you have the people that buy nearly every colorway of a numbered jordan or of a dunk and buy them simply for the name but not for what the shoe signifies. Also you have the people that dont know the history of a shoe (Jordan) and just buy it to fit in.

Whats that one pair you wanted and couldnt get your hands on?
SoleF-I really want OG grape Vs because my brother had those on at the hospital when I was born and they have a sentimental meaning to me..
Its hard to find a pair of those now a days.

What are your favorite sneaker spots?
SoleF-my favorite spots in the chi are Leaders, Succezz, and Niketown for general release kicks. When I want some older kicks my favorite spot is Sole Collector.com

What do you think Chicago needs or has other cities dont in the sneaker scence?
Well first off, chicago has the legacy of Michael Jordan and is the city that he built, thats big.. Thats the main thing that seperates us from other cities.. Asides from that we are a growing sneaker community slowly catching up to New York and and LA.. We also have an advantage of attaining our sneakers because there are not as many sneakerheads here as in other cities.. The only thing we lack is more boutiques that offer more rare/older shoes.. But that also has to go with how many real sneakerheads we have.. As the community will grow, so will these shops

What do you want to see that you havent seen done in Chicago?
I really want to have more sneaker conventions to be held here in the chi.. Once that begins to happen, the sneaker community will grow.. And once the sneaker community starts growing, a Flight Club Chicago would be dope.

Tell people about ATCF(CHI) as a crew and what were working on?
well we just formed this crew during this event held at succezz (the sneaker boutique) and from there, a few of us had some ideas of starting a clothing line.
Then the homie JRocks (you) came up with a design for our first shirt and we produced it and it was a succezz.

What can people expect from you in the fuuture?
well my sneaker game is def going to sky rocket once I get my finances up and more unique designs from the crew ATCF were gonna become more then a crew, a brand.

Last question what sneaker would you want to be released this year?
I really want to see cement fours to be released but only as a quickstrike. That's how I want most of the jordans to be released from here on out or at least fewer quantities.

Any shout outs?
And I just wanna send a shotout to all my ATCF fam. Were holding the game down from here on out. And shotouts to the sneakerheads in the chi

Dope Boy Magic-420 LV tee

2010-04-26T13:34:00.000-07:00

Dope.Boy.Magic - 4.20 Tee from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

This tee is cold!

LDRS 1354 AM95 Neon Fitted Pt.2

2010-04-26T13:31:00.000-07:00

This saturday..May 1st..40 bucks..hot ass colorway..

Its That Dirty Money..Word to Diddy

2010-04-24T13:02:00.000-07:00

So Brazil gets these exclusives which are dropping May 10..get linked up with some one in Brazil for these..

Skunks

2010-04-24T12:46:00.001-07:00

If you need an 8.5 and you have a 9/9.5 email me..

Just Because

2010-04-24T12:36:00.000-07:00

So i just felt like flicking all the autographs i have gotten & collected over the years..i meet more people just some didnt ask for an autograph..

The Cool Kids (Mikey on the left x Chuck in the right)got this Jan. 08..

and Solo of OnTheDaily

People i still want to meet:
Pharrell,Kanye West,Kid Cudi,Method Man,Ralph Lauren,Micheal Jordan,LeBron James..and bunch more lol..ill keep dreaming on..one day tho!

Rookie of the Year

2010-04-24T12:15:00.000-07:00

So me and my close friends (Dan & Benson) we came up with the idea of wanting to start a urban radio show for our school so we did..after a lot of hard work weekly we get stamped with the Best New Show of the Year for my school..things like this make me get even hungrier to a lot of things i want to do threw my life time..this is the start..and we decided to name our show Lasers since Lupe came up with a good concept to the name and shit..so since there was no hip-hop/urban shows in my school it fit the situation perfectly.

Black to Black

2010-04-23T09:35:00.001-07:00

Clean..drops tom. at Jugrnaut..

COLD!

2010-04-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

Some one cop me this!

The Hype Monsters

2010-04-23T09:29:00.000-07:00

I can even start to think the crazy ass shit people would to to get their hands on this pack. But it is definitely a pack you can't even snooze on..dropping around June 19...Air Jordan VI "Infrared Pack"..

Nike x STA

2010-04-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

A NWS-POP up shop..for the world cup this summer!

Nike x Saint Alfred Store from Saint Alfred on Vimeo.

She's so sexy

2010-04-21T09:37:00.001-07:00

JACQUES: The Sports Issue, Trailer 2. from Jacques Magazine on Vimeo.

Nike SB Dunk Thailand by Eric Koston

2010-04-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

These drop April 27..couple days from now..pretty cold!

Leaders 1354 "Yankee Fitted"

2010-04-20T19:12:00.001-07:00

COLD! Drops this sat for $40+tax..from the Wishbone series..

and something extra from LDRS.

ABC: The Movie - Chapter #1 from Mike Carson on Vimeo.

Some Dope Sneakers

2010-04-20T18:59:00.001-07:00

Some might see a release some might not..the homie Mayor grabbed these (which these pictures are his)..cold pick ups btw..

LBJ VII "112 DJCK Pack" Sample(Friends & Family)

The Next Air Jordan Bin23 release the 9's..should release next month..

AF1 Purple 501 Levis Denim Bespoken by Mayor (1/1)

LBJ VII "Knicks" (Sample/Unreleased)***COLD***

Kobe V's "Breast Cancer" (I think its a sample not sure lol) COLD!

A collision of 3 (Show Me Your Sneaker Collection Vol. 16) from mayor nyc on Vimeo.

Fragement Design x Nike All Court Lows

2010-04-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

The white/purple/black joints are cold!

Snapped Happy 4/20

2010-04-20T09:34:00.000-07:00

This is how Maven did their release for their Skunks..pretty dope..

YO

2010-04-19T16:58:00.000-07:00

KEEP CHECKING UP>>

Who is Vulkan

2010-04-19T16:38:00.000-07:00

So whats your name and what you do?
V-My name is Vulkan the Krusader, and I am a creative mind, for now im working with dunkxchange helping them organize the New York event.I also was a writer before, I do photography on the side.I love marketing and some people think im a pretty dope emcee?

So what is that you do that sets you from the crowd?
V-Well I want to be set in the crowd, because I am you, not being scared of what i am feeling at the moment.Most people they kinda wanna give this image of being untouchable, I really just give in to being vulnerable and showing you what that is.I am a human being, I make mistakes, i struggle, Im not rich for shit, Im trying to make the dreams come alive.Basically I am you, and I wanna show you what you feel when you don't want no one to know.

Thats whats up, like Kid Cudi do you believe to be a honest artist when it comes to lyrics?
V-I believe that, but Im no Cudi at all.I come from a different cloth, I kinda went through some through similiar things, but I am still you can say "street" if you will.I got scars on my face and I wasn't afraid of violence and kinda live that lifestyle most would glorify.I believe being honest about how you felt.For instance a gangster rapper dont joke around? and act goofy around his peeps?doesn't he feel good when he pays his bills and has children? Just saying, those are things we don't see when you see a hard face with a gun at his hip.Me, i just did things I wasn't proud of and kinda give you the inner workings of how my mind feels about it.Judge me but i don't think even God can do that at times.

So what is it that you have been working on for some time now?
V-I mean I've been working a regular job like any man should to pay rent, food and travel.But other than that, I have been working on a mixtape that a girl made me do.
It's called "The Lucy Naive Mixtape" and It has dope production, it's me being candid, some emcee skills, some hip hop commentary and some real honest heart felt shit.

What are the elements to the mixtape and what do you believe it would make you set a mark?
V-I honestly don't know what it will do in the space and time of the world.Marketing and word of mouth and the right people make that happen.But it's a love story about a boy and a girl, thats the concept and I think alot of people love to hear stories and this is one where I just put myself out there.Other than that, Im Jay-Z or Drake but I know I am sincere and have my own sound.I really just don't know if I am ready to hit a stage or even be that movement but at this time, it's time not to give a fuck what people think about me and just make things happen.It's a good piece of music, just from rough mixes people been giving really good feedback.

Can we get a release date for it?
V-Well I dont know yet, I wanna give the final copy mixed down to some brands out here to see if sponsorship is possible and cross promotion.I hope they see the movement I see in it and see that I am worthy composer and artist that should bring some soul out of people. Im thinking late summer, but that's up in the air right now.

Any artist you worked with on the project?
V-kinda kept it in house and I know some cats you may know but things ain't finalized yet so Imma keep those names secret for now, but youll be surprised about where the names will come from.

What do you say when people say you aint the same no more and you changed?
V-I really don't know how to answer that, I am the same guy who cracks jokes, doesn't care if I get ridiculed, doens't dwell in hatred or negative shit anymore.Yes I have changed for the better I know, I used to be a really bad person.Someone you might even be afraid of or something you might not deal with because of the aura.Im a nice kid though lol.

Werd..What do you do to keep the negative vibes of your mind and keep your self motivated for that vision you seek?
V-I realize some people hate because they wonder why people like you.Or some petty thing that doesn't really matter in the big picture.My father told me for every man that hates you theres 10 people who love you.I stay away from people who show their true colors and faces when they no longer wanna be part of you.
This is the basis of where love comes from as well.
In any which case, if you hate me, you have no reason to, I am nobody to you.
So why hate?

Real talk..What are your inspirations in life?
V-My inspirations are life, people around me, who affect me.Pain and Love are the greatest inspirations, ambition to become great as vengeance I mean anything that drives you to make greatness even at the cost of losing a few heads here and there.I mean passion of life is my engine,and it keeps running in my mind when I wanan do something I set out to do it on full tilt.Everything from Fashion,family,to friends,to even sneakers and technology I mean everything.

Were do you see your self in 5 years from this point?
V-Somewhere in the UK rocking a show, designing some clothing,raising some babies with a female who appreciates me for me, making a event happen.
Working at some marketing firm still and on payroll for some other companies that might not wanna fuck with me now, but will see value in the kid later. For now being a nobody works

So I know your into sneakers heavy..tell us something about that?
V-I've been into sneakers heavy since age 14, been involved in working in sneaker stores, collecting, from owning a website to being hired at nicekicks.com.To trying to build a store, I know people in the sneaker industry and it has took me places and met people I thought i wont ever meet.I have alot of shoes, I had a passion for the Jordan line but I live in the now and I like all types of shoes from dress shoes to Kobes, and Lebrons to Sb's.If I like it I wear it, if I don't I'll get rid of it. Simple as that it's just a facet of my personality that has to be fed constantly because the shoes say alot about a man, and it gives me a childlike love for something.

What are your favorite kind of sneakers?
V-What are yourBasketball sneakers, I used to ball everyday until recently. But my first love was basketball and that's where the love for it stems from.That's why Lebron's and Kobes are at the top of my list when I wanna rock something.

What are your favorite sneaker spots?
V-Here in New york Atmos is love, Alife Family, Supreme got love from me.Premium laces, Dick and Harry and Spicy Action in Brooklyn.In LA, Undefeated,and their staff is dope,Proper, and Niketown peeps.Shout out to House of Hoops in Harlem they always been good to me.In Miami, much love to M.I.A. , Shoe Gallery, and Miami sporting goods.

How has the sneaker game changed from when you first started?
V-They sneaker game was mad simple when I started, shit was just not as big.I was one of the first to get up early and get my kicks held or whatever.Things have gone to the extent where people they feel they better than others, and using this group as a way into feeling part of something.Naw you can be it, on your own.You don't need sneakers to make you feel better about yourself.I see girls in it just cuz theres a bunch of dudes they can fuck.I see men bickering over nothing but whos better and who aint shit.But naw for me it's just me and the kicks and the love I have for this.I still love everyone in the sneaker game regardless of what idiot thinking they have.

That's whats up..people get that cocky attitude but people dont have the same opportunity as everyone. Have you tried to design a sneaker?
V-I have designed some things but never got the idea out, I have been part of some projects as a consultant.I can't talk about those things though.Mostly Kobe projects.

Why can't you talk about them wouldn't that be a way to get them out there so people can take a look and give you some feedback on it?
V-Well they passed on those, and I haven't been involved in anything recently as far as design.

So talk about the crazy hype last year for the Air Yeezy's seems like it was the first time since the DMP's people were going insane for?
V-yeah man that was on some other shit, dude was fighting, stores was selling them under the table,people being greedy with each other,friends backstabbing friends for them, shit was crazy lol.

What was your experience over here in Chicago it was crazy I'M pretty sure NYC was crazier?
V-I didnt experience it, to be honest I didn't line up.

Well how was your reaction when walking/driving past these sneakers shops in your city with people camping out and shit?
V-I basically said "people are gonna find out whos got friends and Kanye just fucking became a god in the sneaker genre."

Did you get any of the 3 pairs?
V-I got the black/Pink and the net/net didnt really like the first one.Friends hooked me up lol.That's all i can say.

Anything you want to say to people to look out for as a product or V related?
V-I just wanna tell you, I am you and you are me and when anything Vulkan the Krusader related is out, it's because I was inspired by you.

For the last question..Any shout outs?
V-I wanna give shout out to all the people I met in the sneaker game, it's way too many to even say.Everyone in the Hip Hop culture, Art culture, Tech culture, Fashion, I mean damn, I can say names cuz I would chastised lol.But big shout out to you Jorge for always showing love and support and believing in the real deal.

Peep his blog:
The Krusader

Leaders Drop their 4/20 Hat Early

2010-04-19T16:34:00.000-07:00

LOL i dont even know if it was for 4/20 since it was green but fuck it..they dropped this fitted this past saturday for $40..i think their webstore still got some in stock..pretty clean.

Detail Flicks!

2010-04-17T11:20:00.001-07:00

The Nike SB High "Skunk's" stated to release this Tuesday 4/20/10...For $108..yall better get their early to your local shops these are hot!

Gourmet Quattro Skate Shoe

2010-04-16T19:55:00.000-07:00

Even if you dont skate this shoe look real good. More of a fashion sneaker. I Feel like copping the blue joints that sole looks really icy!

Damn this dude is cold!

2010-04-16T18:34:00.001-07:00

Damn this dude is cold..from fist seeing him on the show "Run's House" little dude has more swag then the big brother lol.. He has a real dope style knowledge tip..But he kills it on this track..

Diggy - Made you look Freestyle (Flow Stoopid) from Diggy Simmons on Vimeo.

Pick this up!

2010-04-15T19:02:00.000-07:00

This is like the Supreme NYC bible..talks about its store history..pretty dope drops at most book spots April 27..online April 17..

Nike Free Run Music Video

2010-04-15T18:58:00.000-07:00

Meet Film 42

2010-04-15T16:12:00.000-07:00

So what you do?
Film-Well im a dj, producer, remixer from chicago dead beats crew and ghetto division from the southside of Chicago. I am also attending school to major in music business.

That's whats up, what kind of style are you into when it comes to mixing?
Film-When im going to go spin somewhere it all depends on how im feeling before i mix and the mood im in, it may be some electro, disco house, dutch house, or bmore but i am mainly a house dj although at times i do drop some hip hop. At times it also depends on the crowd if you play something and they aren't really feelin it you gotta be prepared with other music to test it out and see how people react, you want the people to go crazy.

What do you think you bring to the table as a DJ other DJ's dont?
Film-When i mix i try to connect with the crowd and i try to interact with them as much as possible. If someone comes up to me and tells me you snapped or good job and i don't know them i'll make sure to say wasup to them when i see them again, i talk to everybody and stay away from the word "cocky" because i can't stand cocky people, i feel there is no need for it. Overall i think i bring a feeling of love for music when i mix.

Werd up, a lot of people change like that do you think it could potentially happen to you?
Film-Nope, im going to be the same person i am today forever, im always going to be a very humble person, you respect me i respect you.

So how do you feel about people when they try telling you you change because of DJing and you dont stick around like the old days?
Film-In order to get something you want, you need to work hard and keep at it, even if it means staying in the studio for hours and hours just working on music. Yes its going to keep you away from what you used to do when you were younger not giving a damn in the world and doing whatever but people need to realize that some people have a lot of things going on in their lives, not everyone lives the same life. Some people grow up and some people don't, some people end up being successful and some aren't so lucky it all depends on the effort you put in. When people tell me i change i just laugh because i know who i am they obviously don't.

What can you say about your development as a DJ from when you first started to now?
Film-Man i started off nowhere, i didn't know anyone in the music industry and everyone knows it's all about connects. I started off at friends birthday parties to family parties djing for free. That went on for about 2 years and after that is when i started to get bigger gigs. I didn't start doing house parties until the beginning of 2008, and from there on i started to mix every weekend. Now i have been doing lounges, clubs, restaurants, stores, anything that thrown at me i take. Overall i feel i have come a long way from when i first started.

Where do you see your self in 5 years?
Film-Hopefully traveling man, exposing my music to other parts of the world and being a successful full time producer and dj. This is something i have been wanting for years and nothing is going to stop me.

What inspires you and gives you that motivation to keep doing what you do best, even though there must be days were you want to give up, what makes you pick up your head?
Film-Everything inspires me, different artist, buildings, sounds i hear everywhere, but mostly the guys from ghetto division such as Charlie Glitch, Rampage, MaddJazz, and Rob3. I looked up to them when i first started going to there parties at Hot Jams, then when i started to actually get in touch with them it motivated me even more. Yea there days that i don't want to work on anything but i always remember that i can't make a mark for myself in music if i don't work hard.

Any new music you working on?
Film-Always. I got two new original tracks im working on right now and i should be doing a couple more remixes soon not sure who yet though, but im always working on music.

Plans on dropping a mixtape to get your name out there more?
Film-Yes, i am planning on dropping one soon, don't have a set date but there will be many mixtapes, some free and some that will be pressed.

And final question what advice you give to those upcoming DJ's?
Film-Never give up and don't let anyone stop you from what your doing. There a shitload of "DJS" now in days some that do it just for the money and fame and some that do it for the love of music. I support those who do it for the love, because if you don't then you really don't appreciate music and the amount of work that has been put into it. All i need to say is that if you really want to do this for a career, good luck keep working, talk to as many people as possible and network your ass off.

Check his music page:
Film42

Tracks to jam out for now:
Magna Status
All The Girls

Bape x Kobe

2010-04-14T17:23:00.002-07:00

Looks like Bape La will support the local NBA team with this release..pretty damn cool..

Nike Chase: Director’s Cut Video

2010-04-14T17:23:00.001-07:00

Nike chase from ilovedust on Vimeo.

Nike Air 180 Orange/Aqua/White

2010-04-14T17:17:00.000-07:00

These are pretty clean..nice summer shoe..these are out now..

These are dope!

2010-04-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

A Bunch of New AJ9's

2010-04-14T16:53:00.000-07:00

So this year we get a bunch of Air Jordan 9's..we have the Bin's,the Citrus & the North Carolina(OG Classic C/W) ones..So be ready to pick em up when they drop..those Bin's are real clean..

Bin23's-$175(Release Date Uknown but should be soon)Japan gets em April 17..These are fucking dope!

Citrus-$150(Release Date July 3rd)

North Carolinas-$150(5/29/10)Pretty Dope!

YNotMyDream 1yr Ann. Mixtape

2010-04-14T16:27:00.000-07:00

So the homie at YNotMyDream
is celebrating a his 1 Year Anniversary with this mixtape Chi City Style. Enjoy some good music..download link in the bottom..

"I told you guys today was the drop, so here you go. As you should know by now, this one is in honor of the 1 year anniversary of YNMD. I basically put “1″ together as a thank you to the viewers, supporters, and everyone in the Chi who embraced me and the site. Hope to be able to stay up and running for years to come, and hopefully you guys keep coming back. Thank you once again for the great year. Now enjoy some great Hip Hop, Chi city style."-YNotMyDream

Tracklist

01. Mike Schpitz – Make ‘Em Sick (Prod. Slot-A)
02. JDP – Word 2 Your Hate
03. Omen – Penthouse
04. Gerald Walker – For A Dreamer, Night’s The Only Time Of Day
05. Neak – Rhyme Aint One
06. Esohel – Nutrition (Prod. Custom)
07. YP – YNotMyDream
08. Phil G. – Feel Good Feat. Soltre James
09. Orie – Dear Winter
10. Sincerely Yours – Nothing New
11. AntonGenius – Arrogant Shit
12. VISUAL – Never Sold Crack (Remix) Feat. BBU
13. LongShot x Phashara (Beatmontas) x Qwazaar (Typical Cats) x Savant of RAREBREED x Rice the Sound Transmitter – Say Your Prayers
14. Scheme – Broke Feat. Selfish
15. Bighomie DOE – Killer Feat. Tru Soul
16. Agacee – By Now (Prod. Bigg Unit)
17. Add-2 – Going In (Prod. Marcus Banks)
18. S-Preme – Tears

Download Mixtape

Banksy is ill!

2010-04-13T15:42:00.001-07:00

Arrested Motion gives us a look into last night’s film premier of Banksy’s highly anticipated “Exit Through The Gift Shop”. Red carpet and all, the film attracted a good amount of Hollywood A-listers to the historic Los Angeles Theatre, accompanied with a slew of installations and props one would expect from Banksy. Images of the night can be seen below. (via hypebeast.com)

These are Serious

2010-04-13T15:40:00.001-07:00

Something real different but these just bring that nice casual wear look to another level..Terrem CRETE Ripstop's

LMFAO

2010-04-13T15:38:00.001-07:00

This commercial is fucking epic..lol

IM KING Spring 2010 Line

2010-04-13T15:35:00.000-07:00

These pieces of the new line are pretty damn cold..and you can grab one at Akin or Jugrnaut here in chicago..or hit up Karmaloop.com
for em..

The Ty Fitted! COLD

2010-04-13T15:30:00.000-07:00

So Ty of Leaders 1354 out here in Chicago is releasing his customized LDRS fitted set to release this sat..LDRS if you dont know they kill it every sat with ill-ass colorways all the time..this one is real grown man with it..$40..

Nike SB Dunk High "Skunk's"

2010-04-13T15:25:00.000-07:00

Another dope collaboration by Todd Bratrud x Nike SB..these are just funky but fresh! These are this months quickstrike a must if your into good Nike SB releases..

Some Dope SB's

2010-04-13T15:11:00.000-07:00

So I dont really mess with the SB line as much as i did before, due to the wack bullshit they been putting out lately..but these are pretty fresh..

Marvin The Martian's-They should drop pretty soon!

Yellow Curb-Holiday 2010 release(a fat tongue i see)..these also consist of elephant print on the front of the sneaker...real dope release!

A Nike SB Sample(Like a tan color)

Eric Koston's-July Release

My Song Right Now!

2010-04-12T16:04:00.000-07:00

This song is my shit right now..

ATCF(CHI) Meet Up

2010-04-12T15:06:00.000-07:00

Dope ass day..ATCF were going to bring streetwear to the next level..we got a bunch of dope tee's coming soon..

AJ 25th Anniv. 11's

2010-04-10T16:29:00.000-07:00

These are all white..with no jump man thats like taking the swoosh of a dunk..but to each its own..they drop May 1..be ready for the beast to cop em out..lol they will cost you $150..

NB Keeps Killing it!

2010-04-10T16:24:00.000-07:00

These are super dope AJ 1 Inspired..
Hectic x Stussy x UNDFTD x NB “Trailbuster” Pack.Retailing for ¥13,440 (Approx. $124 USD), both will see a release on Thursday, April 29th, 2010 via realmadHECTIC.

Porsche 550 Spyder x Kaws

2010-04-10T16:20:00.000-07:00

lol..Pharrell was spotted driving this custom made Kaws designed Porsche..Chad on the passengers side..since their working on a new N.E.R.D. LP..this is dope!

peep this dope video with Skateboard P.

Pharrell Williams - Art D'assaut from BLAST on Vimeo.

Girls Girls Girls!

2010-04-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

N.M

Big Sean

2010-04-10T14:15:00.000-07:00

An Interview..pretty dope!

Homie Solo Doing his thing!

2010-04-10T14:10:00.000-07:00

Check Solo's webpage every monday for a new comic strip..he does a hell of a job!http://onthedailychi.blogspot.com/

Need These!

2010-04-10T14:05:00.000-07:00

UNDFT x NB..these are fucking butter! Colorwise these are the biz..great summer sneaker..Stated to release later on this year..

Curt@!n$ x Freddie Gibbs x JRocks(Me)

2010-04-10T13:57:00.000-07:00

Got to meet them at Jugrnaut last tuesday..pretty cool dudes..along with some ATCF(CHI) Members came along..o and my gf too..

Peep music from Curt@!n$

Curt@!n$ - "Night of the Living Dope (Johnny's Revenge)" from LLOYD'S SECRET PARTY on Vimeo.

These LDRS 1354 Hoodies & Crews Necks are Cold!

2010-04-10T13:54:00.001-07:00

These are dope..especially for when the chilly weather drops by this spring this will go with any pair of kicks..Leaders did a good job with this one..Really digging the grey hoodie and the black crew neck..
For those out of state or cant make it to the shop..check out Leaders1354.com

AJ VI Retro Infrared Pack

2010-03-11T13:12:00.002-08:00

This will be an epic release if you guys tought the Space Jam choas was crazy this will be insane!

Sneakernews.com-"Over the last few months, rumors have been circling around a possible Air Jordan VI (6) Retro Infrared Pack, featuring both the black and white colorways of the Infrared Jordan VI that are regarded as two of the greatest Jordan colorways of all time. New product information and style codes have surfaced, confirming the release of the Infrared Jordan VI Package for June 2010. Stay tuned to Sneaker News for updated information, as this package of Jordans is sure to cause Space Jam-like mayhem."

This Track is ILL!

2010-03-11T13:12:00.001-08:00

Lupe Fiasco - New Music - More Music Videos

JRocks!!

2010-02-26T14:30:00.000-08:00

So Mr.Lauro aka Chokko being doing a lot of flyers/graphics for me..So he sent me this dope ass logo for my name..he snapped!

Lasers Radio @ WRHS Every Thursday from 4:30-5:30 PM

2010-02-26T14:26:00.000-08:00

Me x Jiro x Questo started an Urban Radio show for my school this year. We play all the good urban music. We are live every Thursday from 4:30-5:30 PM. So tune in and support!
Link:
http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/mini.cgi?membername=reavishs&site=pro%2Fblue02&tm=7375

School of House March 5th!

2010-02-26T14:21:00.001-08:00

So I been DJing along with my friend Lauro aka Chokko. Well first were going to DJ this Tuesday(March 2) for the St.Baldrics event from 11AM-??...then Friday(march 5th) were Djing from 7-10PM..I will be spinning house/bmore/electro/juke/hip-hop it will be a dope thing you don't want to miss out if you go to my school.. Come out and support me..

My ATCF Invention

2010-02-26T14:09:00.000-08:00

So me and a couple cats formed a sneaker crew ATCF(A Tribe Called Fresh). And you know I spoke to one of them on me desiging a logo for the crew to have in our myspace's to rep it. So it turns out to be that the logo camed out real dope that i knew this had to be turned into a tee..so i did and it camed out real dope. Printed 24 of them got real good quality tee's which they are real good. Selling them for $25 a tee(pretty good compared to other brand prices out there)..the t-shirt brand that i got only makes sizes M-XL..which some people were unable to get their hands on because of that issue..but that's that. I got a couple sizes left..if your intersted in one email me at JRocks267@gmail.com and you will pay for the shirt and shipping fee's.