Purplisms

Guilt Pleasure: JR - Show Dem

2012-02-10T07:12:00.001-08:00

Gou Miyagi

2012-02-10T04:48:00.001-08:00

And just like his namesake, the dude is a master!

Gorillaz X Andre 3000 X James Murphy

2012-02-10T01:04:00.000-08:00

Feb 23rd - free track! BUZZIN!

Big Krit 4Eva Na Day - Artwork

2012-02-10T01:03:00.000-08:00

Quite looking forward to Krit's album release!

Kate Bush - Army Dreamers

2012-02-10T00:33:00.001-08:00

I'm totally obsessed with Kate at present. Busy makin a beat out of this one!

Kanye & Jay-Z - Ni**as In Paris

2012-02-10T00:30:00.000-08:00

From love to hate and back again - can't deny that this is a banger!

Lindsay Lohan by Terry richardson

2012-02-09T05:11:00.000-08:00

Wow! Lindsay finally looking healthy again. Spotted over at Terry Richardsons blog

Henry Lewis

2012-02-08T07:53:00.001-08:00

I would like some ink or paintings off Henry Lewis!

Beavis & Butthead Sculptures

2012-02-08T03:16:00.000-08:00

This is just a bit wierd! Imagine if they were real? Funny looking sculptures produced by Kevin Kirkpatrick.

Ryshon Jones

2012-02-07T07:29:00.000-08:00

Ryshon Jones has been on heavy rotation on my iPod this past week or two. Took me a while to adapt to his flow and the beats he picks but I love it!

Personal favourites can be seen above, Words to Get Vagina and down bottom, Heroin for Breakfast. Love that the former samples Von D's Show me!

He has a new mixtape, Happily Unhappy, dropping soon (keep an eye out at 2dopeboyz) but links to his old mixtapes are below (taken from 2dopeboyz.com)

Ryshon Jones - Brightest Days, Darkest Nights (Mixtape)

Ryshon Jones - The Lower I Fall, The Higher I Am (Mixtape)

Celebration Necklace by Melody Ehsani

2012-02-07T05:14:00.000-08:00

Seriously - NEEEEDDDD!

Fil Wood

2012-02-06T04:36:00.000-08:00

Fil is an amazing tattooist! Not only are his lines mega-bold, meaning longer lasting detail in your ink, he also works super fast!!

Highly recommended for any and all styles, check his blog here

Contatc Fil via email on : fil@blackcrowntattoo.co.uk

Or call Black Crown Tattoo to arrange a consultation/booking: 0113 243 2150

Emerica Laced High GT

2012-02-06T04:34:00.000-08:00

Nice from Emerica

Supra - The Passion

2012-02-06T04:30:00.000-08:00

Supra have finally given the Lizard King his own signature boots!

Muscle Car Lust : Plymouth Barracuda

2012-02-06T04:28:00.000-08:00

Fastly becoming my dream car but still can't resist those pickup versions of the Chevy Camarro!

ANYThing x DJ Venus shirt

2012-02-06T02:02:00.001-08:00

NEEEEEEDDDD!!!!

Papped

2012-02-03T07:33:00.001-08:00

The homies papped me in 'Dam and photoshopped my ass!

GV Brukstep Mixes

2012-02-03T04:37:00.000-08:00

Brukstep Mixes by GattoViola

Found some old mixes I recorded when I first started djing!!!

Here we have 2 hour long mixes of Broken beat, featuring Seiji, Domu, L'Aroye, Kaidi & Dego, Cousin Cockroach and many more I can't be bothered to get you the names of right now!

Broken Beat was what inspired me to start djing and it was the track below that started it all for me. Get these mixes downloaded and school yourself on the brukstep!

Iman Omari - Worth It

2012-01-27T08:27:00.000-08:00

My favourite cut from the EP gets a video! Go get Energy - FREE - here

10 Deep x Animal Bikes

2012-01-27T08:01:00.000-08:00

Broady put me onto this lil babdoy! Collab between 10 Deep and Animal Bikes

Joe Cool - Ghetto Bass

2012-01-26T05:24:00.001-08:00

Seriously - everybody needs the Cooley Hi mixtape available at Datpiff.com here

Serum Versus Venom

2012-01-26T05:01:00.000-08:00

Serum Versus Venom were shown to me by a friend who knows all too well that I would LOVE all of this stuff in my wardrobe! Shame its an average $240 per item!

VintagEye

2012-01-26T04:55:00.000-08:00

VintagEye got some amazing shades!!!!

Baker Cursed Series

2012-01-25T08:13:00.000-08:00

Some behind scenes pics from the creation of the new Baker boards series. Designed by Jack Tarlinton, who made each doll and scene from scratch!

Such a good idea for a board series! That Bossman Drew with the hand eyes is sick!

Check Jacks blog here

Ocelot - Soul Survivor

2012-01-25T03:24:00.001-08:00

I wanna visit Corey's house so bad! Looks sick!

Shawn Barber

2012-01-25T02:19:00.000-08:00

Shawn Barber is not only an amazing tattoist but also an amazing portrait artist, specialising in painting fellow tattoists and tattooees!

A$AP Rocky - Wassup

2012-01-24T05:02:00.000-08:00

Favourite track off the mixtape gets the visual treatment, unfortunately in association with tumblr girl favourites Vice!

Weezy - WTF?

2012-01-21T04:43:00.000-08:00

WTF is with them stupid boots bra? Seriously!

Tim & Eric's Billion $$$ Movie

2012-01-20T07:46:00.000-08:00

SALAME MOTHERFUCKERS!

Flatspot Lust

2012-01-20T05:49:00.000-08:00

Yet again Flatspot melting my brain!

Dr Martens - ReInvented

2012-01-19T06:04:00.000-08:00

Oh my days! I want I want i want!!!

Tame Impala - Expectation

2012-01-17T08:15:00.000-08:00

Hipster Problems

2012-01-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

The homie Broady keeps finding these funny images!

WHAT Customised Converse

2012-01-17T06:44:00.000-08:00

Check out American store WHAT have some sweet customised Converse on their site. Wish I'd found em before they'd sold these Daft Punk badboys!

Check their stock here

Virgin Blak

2012-01-17T05:20:00.000-08:00

Getting tempted to chop my feet down so I can get all the sick footwear available in Korea! For now I will just imagine I could order all the new Virgin Blak stock!

Black Milk Clothing

2012-01-16T01:05:00.000-08:00

Single ladies, put on some Black Milk and I promise you the men will come flocking!

Rozay's Jewellery

2012-01-13T02:17:00.001-08:00

Cannot be fucked with!

Trash Talk - Slander

2012-01-12T06:31:00.001-08:00

Love this animation!

Karl Karter Jewellery

2012-01-12T06:15:00.000-08:00

Karl is responsible for the greatest piece of jewellery I own - My Prince sign!

One day I will order more from this amazing jeweller!

Get in touch and see more at his site: karlkarter.com

From Start to Finish... from Rosie Sorrell on Vimeo.

Wild Africa Cream Liquer

2012-01-11T06:18:00.001-08:00

Now that's a damn bottle! Shame it's cream liquer :(

Terrace Martin - Thoughts From Detention

2012-01-11T06:15:00.001-08:00

FIRE!!!!!! Get the free EP, Thoughts From Detention here

Mega-Meme

2012-01-06T08:08:00.001-08:00

MPC renaissance

2012-01-06T03:26:00.001-08:00

NEED!

Jesse Boykins III - Zoner

2012-01-05T05:13:00.001-08:00

Take 2 Mix

2011-12-30T13:04:00.000-08:00

GVTake2Mix by GattoViola

New mix for you NYE Warm ups!

Floating Points - Marylin
Skips - Discorolla Mix
Kentphonik - Sunday Showers
Julio Bashmore - Well Wishers
Andy Hart & Francis Inferno Orchestra - D2ME
Mace Plex - Can't Leave You
Space DImension Controller - The Love Quadrant
Luca Lozano - Phree In 93 (Red Axes Remix)
James Welsh - Nastro Azzuro (Forthcoming on 'Losin Suki' EP on Hypercolour)
IKE - Docs Edits
Stimming & David August - Sexy Biest
Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee) (Strip To The Bone Mix)

Permanent Download Link

McQ by Alexander McQueen Shirt

2011-12-25T05:04:00.000-08:00

Want this shirt!

BakerBoys - Weekend Warriors 24

2011-12-22T05:14:00.000-08:00

Juicy J - Juicy J Can't

2011-12-22T05:11:00.000-08:00

More #ignorantbrilliance from the newest member of Taylor Gang!

Neen goes pro!

2011-12-20T05:17:00.000-08:00

Most deserved pro model EVER! Neen in the big game now! This also gave reason for Antwuan to make an appearance also!

Holiday OF Merch

2011-12-20T05:03:00.000-08:00

Only at the Fairfax store :(

Wiz - California

2011-12-19T04:11:00.001-08:00

A little bit more like the "Kush & OJ" Wiz we know and love!

Too much, too soon

2011-12-19T04:09:00.001-08:00

How old are you, 19??? And you already have your neck and face done? We have a name for you sir - "Retail For Life". Good luck with that career at HMV!

Miguel Endara - Hero

2011-12-17T08:44:00.000-08:00

Hero from Miguel Endara on Vimeo.

Take1 Mix

2011-12-17T08:19:00.000-08:00

GVTake1Mix by GattoViola

New mix for your listening pleasure:

Eliphino - No More
Johanna Knutsson - Heavy Baby (Luca Lozano's Black & White Mix)
Julio Bashmore - Ensnare
Jesse Boykins III - B4 The Night Is Thru (FS Green Remix)
Offie & Ky - Ad Fontes (Lares Behrenroth Remix)
Homework - Whipped Cream
Motor City Drum Ensemble - Raw Cut 3
The Francis Inferno Orchestra - I Need It
Ninjasonik - Somebody Gonna Get Pregnant
Osunlade - My Reflection
Roman Rauch - Bio Rhythm (Erdbeerschnitzel Remix)

Permanent D/L Link

Frank Eddie - Let Me Be The One You Call On

2011-12-14T03:37:00.000-08:00

Frank Eddie: Let Me Be The One You Call On from Airside on Vimeo.

Saw this on Channel 4 last night, copping that vinyl!

Pac Div - Top Down

2011-12-13T05:38:00.001-08:00

Will Session - Mix Takes: Take One

2011-12-12T04:51:00.001-08:00

Damn, Will Sessions, the producer behind the Elzhi - Elmatic project, covering more classic tunes LIVE! Can't wait for this to be released!

Flatspot Lust

2011-12-12T04:46:00.000-08:00

As ever, Flatspot with the greatest stock in the UK!

Bjork

2011-12-08T07:37:00.000-08:00

Got back into Bjork in a big way this week. Shame all her videos on her YouTube are really poor resolution. Doesn't do justice to Michel Gondry's superb vision!

Anyway, personal faves Hyperballad and Joga!

Jesse Boykins III x Street Etiquette - Light To Dark

2011-12-06T03:00:00.000-08:00

Love love love Jesse and his Afro style!

Deviation String Quartet: S.V. - Fall In Love

2011-12-05T08:32:00.000-08:00

DEVIATION STRING QUARTET: SLUM VILLAGE - FALL IN LOVE from Deviation on Vimeo.

Benji B done good with this!Loads more covers on the Deviation Vimeo including covers of Roy Davis Jr, Drake, Raphael Saadiq and more!

Feather Cycles

2011-12-05T04:58:00.001-08:00

More heat over at Feather Cycles. Somebody is going to be a very happy wife with this wedding present!

Drake - Headvines

2011-12-05T04:47:00.001-08:00

Gotta love Affion!

Kids These Days - Clear Eyes

2011-12-02T05:03:00.001-08:00

of Kids These Days - Clear Eyes from Elephilms on Vimeo.

Still my favourite band I've found i the past 2 years!

Squelch And Clap

2011-12-02T04:44:00.000-08:00

Kidnap Kid messaged me on Soundcloud today. I checked into his label - dope! Nice artwork, which I love from a digital label.

He also asked if I have any releases planned. Perhaps he could be looking to help out Viola!

Squelchandclap.com

Irregular Choice - Big Dadda

2011-12-02T03:59:00.001-08:00

Well what do you know, some hiking boots i could actually rock!

Iman Omari

2011-12-02T00:25:00.000-08:00

Well, he produces for Overdoz as well as guesting on their tracks. And the boy makes damn fine music himself! Seriously, these artists give away so much good music for free it's unreal.

This EP is quite possibly the best thing I've heard since LiveForDieFor. The production is just nuts!Go get it, quick!

Go here for the free download.
(Link taken from Iman Omari's tumblr set up for download of the EP)

Thurz - Dope

2011-11-30T12:09:00.000-08:00

The more I listen to LA Riot, the more I can accept we will never see U-N-I reunite. Thurz IS Dope!

Jesse Boykins III X Nike Destroyer

2011-11-30T08:09:00.001-08:00

Jesse Boykins III very own personalised Nike Destroyer Varsity.

Check out Jesse's blog,Bandcamp and site

Trouser Snake

2011-11-30T05:24:00.000-08:00

The homie Oliver Macintosh hooked me up with the greatest adder ever!

Going back to finish up before Christmas. I cannot recommend Oliver, or the studio he works at, Kings Cross Tattoo Parlour, enough!

Check Oliver's site here and Kings Cross Tattoo Parlour here

Lolu Loafers

2011-11-30T05:16:00.000-08:00

Lolu make loafers fit for a King! These is some serious pimp boots! They also make some dope shirts too - all handmade in Britain!

Lurk Hard

2011-11-30T05:09:00.000-08:00

The rapper C-Plus is closely tied to this brand. Check their site here

Shake Junt

2011-11-30T05:05:00.000-08:00

Shake Junt premiere their video in Montreal. Peep here for more.

SHAKE JUNT!

House Of Holland Bones Blouse

2011-11-29T04:53:00.000-08:00

Henry, we need a shirt version for the fellas!

Grant Taylor - SOTY 2011

2011-11-28T04:18:00.000-08:00

Grant is a beast! Well done on Skater Of The Year!

Dj Face

2011-11-26T09:43:00.000-08:00

6 Years old? Absolute Badman! Go YouTube more of his videos, kid gets it poppin!

Jamie Lidell X iMaschine

2011-11-26T09:27:00.001-08:00

Reserve Store

2011-11-25T03:12:00.000-08:00

The new Reserve Store site has all the new freshness from Warriors Of Radness and FreshJive

MKI Store

2011-11-25T02:02:00.000-08:00

Oh my lord - when these guys opened I knew they had a good vision. However, silly me for sleeping on their website as all the pieces I want have sold out :(

MKI Store

Stereo Vinyl Cruiser

2011-11-25T00:59:00.000-08:00

Yes please Santa! Free shades and sticker set with every board and I mean, come on - it looks like a record on top!

Juicy J - Get Higher

2011-11-24T08:14:00.000-08:00

Why he let Kreayshawn anywhere near him is beyond me but still - WE TRIPPY MANE! Blue Dream N Lean mixtape coming soon #ignorant brilliance

Need

2011-11-24T08:13:00.001-08:00

New Diamond Supply Co coin pouch is killer!

J Davey - New Designer Drug

2011-11-23T12:38:00.000-08:00

Seriously!!!! £1.99 - you need to spend this money! The digital booklet alone has had so much time put into it but still - J Davey, after 3 years, present their long awaited album New Designer Drug available on their site now - hurry up and buy! Check out Queen Of Wonderland below, also on the album.

Ryan Leslie - Beautiful Lie (In-Studio)

2011-11-23T08:23:00.000-08:00

I defy you to not fall in love with Ryan's music after watching all his studio vids on his YouTube

Heavy R'n'B (Prototype)

2011-11-23T05:20:00.000-08:00

Collaborative project between illustrator James Jirat Patradoon and designer Aaron Kuswara

James Jirat Patradoon

2011-11-23T05:17:00.000-08:00

Stumbled across James after seeing his R'n'B collab vest (see post above). His illustration is sick and can be seen/purchased on his site here

Keep Ramos

2011-11-16T07:32:00.000-08:00

FRESHHHHHHH!

Overdoz - Come First

2011-11-15T00:53:00.000-08:00

Ralph Lauren Bandana Pillows

2011-11-14T07:53:00.000-08:00

NEED!

Marcus Ranum

2011-11-11T05:06:00.001-08:00

Love this photo from Marcus Ranum

DJ Quik - Luv Of My Life

2011-11-10T02:11:00.001-08:00

Juicy J - Zip & A Double Cup (Remix)

2011-11-08T05:04:00.000-08:00

WE TRIPPY MANE!!!!!! #ignorantbrilliance

Pac Div - The Div

2011-11-08T05:00:00.000-08:00

Now available on iTunes here

I could be a bit pre-emptive but I'm saying this could be the post-millenium Labcabincalifornia!

Bloody Cat International

2011-11-08T04:53:00.000-08:00

Yet again finding another magical eBay store, this time in Korea. However, as much as they call it unisex, after my experience with their waist sizes, I would only recommend this for blokes under a 30 waist and a size medium or small in tops. For these pieces and more head to BloodyCat eBay Store

Pac Div - Posted

2011-11-04T04:38:00.001-07:00

AAAAAHHHHHH - Monday - Pac Div - The Div on iTunes! Waited 3 years for them to drop this album! Cannot wait!

Tunechi

2011-11-03T09:18:00.001-07:00

Hahahaha - luh dat shit!

Mikey Rocks - Wassup

2011-11-02T09:15:00.001-07:00

My favourite cut off the latest Banco Populair offering, Premier Politics, available for free here

Video Daze

2011-11-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Above is Syd's (OddFuture) new venture, The Internet, with the video for their track Cocaine.

Below, directed by SoMe (WTF?) and supposedly an advert fro some bullshit bracelet, is the new video from PacDiv. Everybody get The Div album next Monday on iTunes!

J*Davey - WHATCHALOOKIN@ / Kill 4 Fun

2011-11-01T06:17:00.001-07:00

Childish Gambino - Bonfire

2011-11-01T06:15:00.001-07:00