Our very own Hypebeasts!

I stumbled upon this pic of our beloved supreme soul/soul sector crew while peepin the daily blogs. Both Hypebeast and Highsnobiety posted some pics of local bay brand HomeRoom's Supreme Soul/Soul sector shirt. Showin their love, they did a play on the infamous red letterman jacket. Shirts dope , the crew is dope, lets show our boys love...cop the shirt here.

Does it offend you, yeah?- Epic last song

One of my new fav bands this year. A breath of fresh air comin straight out of the UK.

I'M SOLD!!

definitely copping myself a pair of hyperdunks....instead of an aston martin I'll probably use marcus's si hahahaha.

Tom Shoes

"I recently started working as a merchandiser coordinator for TOMS Shoes. TOMS Shoes is simple. For every pair that you buy, we donate a pair to a child in need. TOMS is featured in a spring issue 2008 of Oprah magazine, TIME, Vogue, and others. Last year, alone, TOMS donated 60,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina and South Africa!! Podoconiosis is a debilitating disease that is caused by walking and working in silica-heavy volcanic soil. This created a large public health problem in in least 10 countries in Africa, Central America, and northern India. Podoconiosis is more common than the HIV virus. Those affected suffer deformities and intense pain and are outcasts from their society.; unable to work and make a living for themselves. Starting in 2008, TOMS will being to work on stamping out this preventable disease by giving durable shoes to all early-stage or at risk children in the hazardous areas of Ethiopia. You can be apart of movement to change the lives of many children! "

JessLe

Adam Tensta- My Cool

the best thing to come out of Sweden since meatballs....haha not really, but the songs pretty dope.

Not sure how to feel about this yet...

Oh how I beloved hypebeast brand The Hundreds has gotten so popular in the recent months. With the new store opening in SF, the buzz on TH is at an all-time high. I found out some suprising news today during my daily hypebeast blog checks, yea I'm that gay. There is an article in CNN money about how TH are on the virge of being bought out by Louis Vuitton. Crazy, huh? I'm really not sure how to feel about this yet. Is it that same ol' story of our favorite brand selling out or is it a good brand doing well for themselves. Let me know what ya'll hypebeazies think. Check out the article here.

Mike23: Cease & Desist

For all those that don't know what Mike or Mike23 is, they are a streetwear brand that has been around for a little over 2 years now. Scott Nelson created Mike23 with the vision of paying homage to his beloved brand, Nike, as well as their key icon, Michael Jordan. On February 13, 2008, Nike filed a cease & desist letter to Mike23 requiring them to remove all Mike23 products from the marketplace. In many cases, Mike23 would abide by the ruling, but there are discrepancies on why such a lengthy delay on serving the C & D considering the long existence of the brand. To view the full article head over to Murketing.

In my opinion, this is just another case and point about the big companies taking out the smaller brands. Mike23 if anything, is paying their respect while increasing the popularity of the Nike/Jordan Brand. Nike is worried about consumers mistaking Mike23 as Nike products, but that wouldn't be the case considering Mike23 is only sold in specific boutique stores were the consumers know what Mike23 is already about.

I personally am not a Mike23 fan, but I can easily understand their frustration. We here at Bomb$hell are kind of on that same path, and if we stick to what has got us here, creative integrity is something we will never have to worry about. In conclusion, Fuck you C & D's letters, and Nike, you guys break my heart.

Stickers Galore!

we've been working hard to come up with designs. here are some B$ prototypes, check them out and let us know if you want some. we'd be more than happy to give out stickers to supporters, hollar!

finds: HOC winter sale

Phone orders welcome!

Sale on HATS, TEES, JACKETS, DAVE WHITE PRINTS

(taken from houseofcommonslv.com)

Fell in Love with a stripper...

Found this dope video. This shit is art in motion, its beautiful. Go out there and support your local stripper. Holla!

Living.

finds: sean McCandless/ scab artist

This is by Sean McCandless of Santa Cruz. He is a script writer and works as a producer for KZSC radio station and he is also my housemate. His piece (scab artist) was featured on PRX showcase and got some amazing reviews. But be ready before you listen to it, make sure you are able to dedicate about 20 minutes to it because that is the length. It is a combination of mixes and narrative audio scene. It draws you in and takes you on a trip then ends perfectly. Id personally love to see it as a play in the future. Enjoy.

http://podcast.prx.org/showcase/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/showcase_20080102.mp3

Argument Hour: Online

This is because of freakin Tranny Tran and Kevy Kev.

So is it possible for someone to be a different person online than they are in person? And is this perhaps something that is tearing up the society today?

Think about all the bad that comes from online conversations. I mean I don't want to completely knock it because shoot I love to chat and look for things online. But the truth is, how credible are most things that are shown online.

I say anything because how many things online are word of mouth, or through some basic research, or done in a different confidence.

Take these scenarios.

1. Dateline. How many predators are there online, and even more so, how many times has Dateline lied about who they are online! I mean, that's how they catch predators, they pose as 13 year olds and as soon as these pedophiles go to the house, they book em' and charge em'. This is definitely good but this brings me to my next point.
2. Fakes. How many fakes are online. Think about all the robots that ask you to be their friends on myspace. Or these predators that could be posing as something that they are not.
3. Boldness. I've had this conversation with a few people recently. That I think at times you can be more bold online. You may say things you wouldn't say to a person's face because you have the computer to hide behind. There has been numerous times when my sister and I would talk shit to people online because they couldn't do anything to us in person. There are any number of ways you can assume ignorance. For example, "Sorry wrong window", putting up an away message or just that fact that you could be miles away from the person you are talking to.
   

This brings me to a completely different question.

"Would you do whatever you wanted if you had always had a legitimate and acceptable excuse?"

So in conclusion, I am not a more interesting person online TRAN and KEVIN! I am just more bold. And perhaps just have more opportunity!

The question that sparked this Argument:

Do you hold grudges?
grudges aren't really tangible.. so they can't be held, but if they could, I would hug them and say, it's okay grudges, you don't need to be so horrible, we can all get along.. and maybe one day, there will be no need for you.. haha

Events: Random Wednesday

Check it! PF and Bomb$hell, just trying to have fun. So come out, Wednesday February 27th! For location and time hit us up!

finds: designer bicycles

As some of you may know, the fixed gear bike culture has gained a lot of popularity over the last couple of years. Along with popularity comes trend, fashion design companies and street artists have done collaborations and hopped onto the bike culture band wagon.






Fuji & Obey Fixed Gear Track Bike







Kid Robot & Nemisis Projects (comes with u-lock and tool kit)







Futura & Colnago; part of the "look ma, no brakes" series.
(There is also a Stash collaboration with Colnago bike.)





Last but not least, a Chanel 8-Speed bike. Be ready for it in Spring/summer of 08, retail should be around $12,000.


No hate towards anyone in this post, i ride a fixed gear bike and i love it.

Natalie Portman's vegan shoes

Our Bomb$hell babe, Natalie Portman, just recently launched her new vegan shoe line. Her designs are totally animal-friendly, meaning they are cruelty-free and are produced in humane conditions. 100% of the proceeds will benefit The Nature Conservancy, an organization dedicated to ecological protection. Her shoes will have the same look as any high-end designer shoes except being made from leather or anything that has to do with an animals life. Although the shoes cost about $200 a pair and only come in designs for girls but it is good to know that there are celebs out there that care. The vegan shoe line dropped January 15th and the collection is hand-crafted and will be available in limited edition. Big ups to a beautiful girl with a beautiful heart!

Review: Rise of the Revolution

So last Saturday a few of us went out to a show at the Catalyst. I'm sorry to say we weren't able to capture any pictures of the, let's call them events, that took place.

We purposely showed up a little late, because to be honest, we only wanted to see Rise of the Revolution. And a few of us wanted to experience the Catalyst now that we've all turned 21. The view from the balcony is just that much better.

Nevertheless, we opted to stay at ground level, sip a few beers and chill of those blunts. And let me say it made the concert just that much better. I've always loved the venue at the Catalyst. For some reason, you always leave with a story. From when we went to see Hieroglyphics to watching The Heroes in the City of Dope,I've loved every second at the Catalyst. And upon first entering I was scared this would have to stop.

Paloma, was... let me say, intriguing. I must say, that if you didn't like my argument hour on Kenny George, this is where you should skip to the Fubar part of the review. But to be honest ladies of Paloma. Singing should definitely be a part time thing for you ladies. You guys are decent, but the kind of decent that is reserved for house bands at local dive bars. So much that I had to look up your names because you didn't really leave too much of an impression. In fact, I remember you saying, "I can't even do this without a shot" an obvious plea to gain more yells and sreams. I'm sorry. Maybe it was a bad night, but I guess I'll reserve the rest of my judgement, because this is more mean than I feel like being today.

Fubar! Did not exactly steal the show, but they were definitely better than Paloma. They gave off that Sublime feel, which few could really pull off. Not to mention they hit up a Too Short cover, that is much appreciated in the bay. And I admit, they did have a lack of stage presence, but only because there was only so much they could do on stage giving their, disabilities. For my first time hearing them, I would say they are definitely something to look out for.

Rise of the Revolution! They definitely held it down. And let me say that I would have definitely paid a bit more attention if it wasn't for the cracked out guy chillin around the stage. But we'll get to him later. I enjoyed their music, because it was much more than feel good music. It was music for a purpose. Music affecting the belief that we can achieve a greater unified good. And I like that. They discussed topics that we are all too often too afraid to address. And I'm happy that there are still some people out there willing to address these things. They had a unique sound with a mix of percussion, keyboards, turntables, and a mix of vocals coming from Ali, and I'm sorry to say, but I forgot the other guy's name.

Now let, me tell you about the sideshow! Haha, because to be honest that guy was crazy. I first noticed this cracked out black guy in all white and a baby blue beanie, when he was jumping in circles during Paloma. He followed this up with a long set of mean muggin during Fubar, and for the big finally, 10 minutes of what I would call a crab position on the floor, 5 minutes more of mean muggin, callin a young girl from Iran a bitch and finally representin that M-town, out there in Santa Cruz. A definite you had to be there to get the vibe.

But check out that Rise track featuring the Grouch, it's one that shouldn't be missed. Peace!

Sports: Baron Davis

This guy is quite possibly the best point in the league and he ain't gonna make it to the all-star game? People better get up and vote for him. Where my Warrior fans at? go vote!

This Book Will Change Your Life: Day 14

Day 14:
To tell you the truth, I didn't get out much today because I've been feeling like shit. Worse than I have been feeling for a while, so today was very minor. But I did compliment a few people. My dad on his cooking, the lady working the grocery line and a few people on their clothing. All in all, it was alright, nothing really out of the norm. I like telling people they wear good things, or starting up random conversations so it was just your ordinary day.. but day 15...

Day 15:
Be GAY for a day... ::shakes head::
what to do with this one..

This Book Will Change Your Life: Day 12

Day 12:
I had a discussion with a few people this weekend about this. What exactly is my type. I mean, if you go through my history, there does not seem to be any kind of template to the girls that I find interest in. So this is what I figure I wanted. I girl that's down to chill and watch a movie, that likes to get dressed up when going out, but doesn't always feel the need to or at least does it for the right reasons. A girl that I can talk to and is down to party. And a definite plus, one that's down to chill and play a videogame every now and then. Haha. But on first site, I would say a girl who has found her style and is comfortable in it.

Day 13:
Write a letter to a serial killer and send it to him/her.