With an almost endless back catalog of trainer silhouettes to choose from New Balance Europe continues with their throwbacks pulling this coming Spring 2009 from their 80's back catalog. New colourways in the 1300 model will appear, as well as the 455, 850, and the P785 Legacy basketball Court trainers. The colors on all these kicks are just superb and I am waiting in deep anticipation of their release.
You should also look out for the premium offering from New Balance featuring the CT lowtop court shoes in exellent leathers.
Spanish boutique 24 Kilates has once again teamed up with New Balance on the legendary 1500 model to produce this Joan Miró joint. Continuing with their theme of paying homage to Catalan artists, Miro’s style and color palette fit well with the generally more color liberal population of the Southern parts of Europe. This is not quite as dope as the Gaudi design from 24 Kilates & New Balance (covered here) but definitely a strong shoe. No word yet on a release date.
Check out this collaboration project between Paris’ famous boutique Colette and the legendary Onitsuka Tiger shoe company. Featuring white leather uppers along with a super cool star pattern all-over print, these high tops definitely hold the Colette signature, not to mention a certain shade of blue the French boutique is known for using. No exact release info is available but stay tuned for further details.
SHORT BUS ALMUNI rep the ATL on their debut disc, "Mr. T's Revenge" The album drops on July 22 from Brick Records and this is one of the best cuts on the disc 'Go team Go" ...this one is on some party-rocking fun shit, complete with catchy chorus and ill beat courtesy of producer Clockwork, with guest rhymes by Raydar Ellis and more...support this crew! pick up the new album on July 22nd!!
Has anyone noticed that the entire Nas album has been leaked over the last week or so? Here at kicks-n-jams you got the "hero" track (go check it here) that I think is the standout of the bunch. I'm also kinda feelin' this track, "We're Not Alone." More laid back than the "Hero" track but still lyrically potent.
Here is another track from Fakts One's long, long lost debut, "Long Range" (which will be released on July 22nd), its entitled "Don't Stop" and it features the Boot Camp Clik. Fakts produced the track and Steele from Smif N Wessun added some additional arrangement as well.
So I dropped that Vast Aire track on you last week. Now here is the lead-single and title track from Vordul Mega's upcoming sophomore solo-LP "Megagraphitti." There will be two Cannibal Ox(Vordul Mega and Vast Aire) reunion tracks on the LP and El-P will also be adding production (re-uniting the creative collaboration that spawned "The Cold Vein")!! "The Cold Vein" is the album that arguably established EL-P's label, Definitive Jux as a major player in the indie hip hop world.
"Megagraphitti" was produced by Dev One, who also produced tracks on Vordul's solo-debut. Check the VIDEO HERE Download: Vordul mega "Megagraphitti"
New Balance just got funky on that ass like an ole batch a collard greens!!! This shit here, this shit here, this shit here!?!?!?!?! That ole shit wasn't nuthin', it wasn't nuthin'. This shit here, this shit here... The Asian New Balance design team has already debuted the 576Chinese Opera Pack (reviewed on Kicks-n-Jams previously right here) but now they've just mixed it up in a blender and delivered a whole new treat for your feet! Drawing on the inspired Leftover Pack theme, (check that right here) New Balance drops a limited version (576 pairs available only in Southeast Asian markets) Chinese Opera 576 that delivers a different colorway for each foot!!! I thought I loved the original opera pack but these have just sent me into paroxysms of shoe geek joy!!! High quality materials mixed with an overall red and green colorway and combined with multiple Chinese Opera signifiers (check the tongue, mask, heel, and lace lock) set off this well thought out sneaker. STREEThing is gonna deliver an interview with the designers and I for one cannot wait to read it.
New Balance has hooked up with Rotterdam shop Lfstl to drop a sweet 577 in Holland. Lfstl chose to re-design the New Balance 577 because of it’s timeless character and sporty lining. It still is an all-time favorite, though hard to get in Holland.
In choosing the material Lfstl reflects their experience in designing shoes and their knowledge of true sneakers. Their favorites are also mine; gum sole, pigskin suede, black premium croc leather, white patent and perforated suede.
The sneaker will be released in August! And will immediately go on my ever lengthening list of things that I want but can't have hahaha...sigh.
Fresh on the heels of the New Balance x realMad Hectic MT580 "CMYK" comes the Vans "CMYK" pack. It consists of an Era, Sk8 Hi and Mt. Edition Mid. All three come in a flashy colors and materials. I am just biased here but I really prefer the NB silhouettes to the Vans.
As part of Nike’sJapanese City Dunk Pack, the Fukuoka Dunk will see its release this weekend. The multi-colored offering features a bold colorway with the use of patent leather and etched highlights on the heel. For those interested, the colorway pays homage to an ancient 750 year old festival titled Yamakasa which features colorful shrines. Available June 28th at select retailers in Japan.
New Balance is famous for running shoes. It is their specialty, it is what they excel at, it is their branded flagship. But they drop other styles as well. Here are some new tennis shoe (looks a little like a skate shoe too) colorways coming atcha this summer.
This post here is DJ Lazy reppin' for Florida! Following in the path of other city centric Nike Air Max 95's, we bring you a preview of the Miami based Air Max 95. The "Miami Vice" Am95 will be available through Shoe Gallery in Miami (244 NE 1 Ave.). No word on further distribution.
The Nike BMX Pack, consists of two Blazer Hi's and two Dunk Low's. A star design runs through most pieces of the collection. I kinda dig the blazer with the flames. The pack will be released next month, July '08. Via CtotheJL.
The Nike LAX LA Exclusive Blazer Hi has arrived in stores. It comes in black suede with a transparent swoosh and large LAX lettering on the side panels. This is a pretty bad ass shoe.
Undefeated California locations got it in this week!
Two interesting new Nike sneakers have been released at Atmos. For women they got in the Dunk Hi Premium in black with multicolor polka dots on the upper and nice purple lacing.
They also have the Air Force 1 "Bird's Nest" in stock. The sneaker has been modeled after the new Olympic Stadium in Beijing.
As part of their Dunk campaign this year, Nike got together with Medicom Toy Company to make a pack of three 1 Piece Premium Dunk Hi's. The pack is very playful, just what you would expect from a collaboration with Medicom and of course the obligatory Bearbrick toy is being released along with the pack.
The Dunk Hi comes in orange/purple, yellow/purple and green/white. The Bearbrick comes in orange with white details.
Mita will release the pack on June 28th. (via hi snob)
In 1999 Jason Dill and Mike Piscitelli founded Fucking Awesome. It was their inside joke about the world of "streetwear" and the result was a line of pretty recognizable tees and sweats. The early designs were hand printed by the duo, and the now familiar "Fucking Awesome" print was born. Now, the boys meet with Etnies Plus to release a sweet sneaker. Set for Fall '08 the Fucking Awesome logo hits lovely on the heel of the black based hi-top. Images have been circulating for months, and its great to now know when we can expect them! (via high snobiety)
EMC is a super group consisting of the Midwest's phenom Stricklin, the widely respected Lyricist Lounge duo Punchline & Wordsworth, and the Brooklyn-bred, battle-tested Juice Crew member Masta Ace. After having extensively toured together in 2001, the four became extremely close and both they and their fans recognized their chemistry. The Milwaukee born and raised Stricklin garnered attention in the late 90's while he was signed to Tommy Boy Records and Punch and Words were integral in the success of the groundbreaking MTV program "The Lyricist Lounge Show" and have released EP's both as a group and as solo artists. All three caught the ear of Masta Ace before touring together and all three were featured on his two most recent albums.
EMC started a feeding frenzy in 2007 with the release of the 12" single "E.M.C." and now they finally drop their full-length album "The Show." With more than 20 tracks and appearances by Sean Price, Little Brother, Ladybug Mecca (of Digable Planets), and Money Harm (of Product G & B), "The Show" has been in constant rotation on Hip Hop Flavors on WMNF 88.5in tampa. And while the album proves to be a showcase of lyrical talents, the tracks themselves guarantee to bang with production by The Are, Ayatollah, Nicolay, Koolade, Quincy Tones, Frequency, and J.
On July 22, the 'Long Range' album from Perceptionist's producer and dj extraordinaire, Fakts One, is finally seeing the light of day after being shelved years ago due to some label issues.This is the newest cut released from it, and it features Philly cats King Syze and Outerspace ....its pure heat! Guests on the album include Little Brother, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Army of the Pharoahs, Boot Camp Clik, Planet Asia and Souls of Mischief.
Yep, Vast Aire is back with his sophomore album "Dueces Wild" on IGC/ One Records. If you have fond memories of early Def Jux releases from Cannibal Ox (Cold Vein), Mr. Lif, & EL-P then this record is for you. Don't Sleep.
2000black’s Debut LP “A Next Set A Rockers” is dropping in August! 2000black combines the production skills of 4Hero’sDego and Bugz in tha Attic’sKaidi Tatham.
After many ground breaking compilations and sideline projects (”DKD” & “Silhouette Brown”) the sound of London Boogie arrives! “A Next Set A Rockers” is a genre defying collection of studio recordings demonstrating all that has influenced 2000black. Soul, Funk and Boogie are revealed in the bands very own unique style. The labyrinth of 70’s synthesizers and drums create a lavish warm feel in contrast to the current digital age. The duo’s dynamic sound is complemented by strong songs such as “Lost It” featuring the voice of Face, “So Right” with Ferraz, “Simple Sacrifice” sung by Nadine Charles, “Take It Back” with Rasiyah, plus Philadelphia’s Lady Alma on “Move Over”. It's a little hard to believe that they have quietly been making music under this moniker for 10 years!! this stuff is smooth, soulful, and vibey as all hell. Good for cocktail parties and late night after hours chill out sessions.
From London, Bullion was the dude who did that Pet Sounds/J Dilla mix album that I posted about a while back. This tune is from his "get familiar" 7″ on one-handed music. Go pick it up if you're a fan of that Flying Lotus-style, hip hop, instrumental production. Very nice stuff.
Nas is dropping the album that shall not be named by me. It is due July 15, 2008 and will obviously debut to a lotta hype and probably some controversy. I haven't thought much of the leaked material thus far but I just heard "Hero" and it is hittin' pretty hard for me so I figured I'd share with all of you.
I also saw on Glitter And Gold that he and the ever present DJ Green Lantern are dropping a mixtape in preparation for the album. Go over and check that blog out.
Download: Nas " Hero" fixed the link!!! Video HERE
The 12th release of the collaboration between New Balance, Mita Sneakers, and realmadHectic on the MT580 will be first available in Japan on July 5th. Entitled “CMYK”, the sneaker rocks the classic CMYK colors with some white accents on the sides, ankle and midsoles. I can't say it enough but these MT580s are the dope dope dope shit!! This three way collabo has been goin' strong for years and this is a worthy addition to the line. I would pick this up in a second if I lived in Japan.
Though not for the faint of heart, the Terminator High Supreme of the much-hyped “Rock Pack” is arguably the most dynamic and visually arresting, with detailing that includes gold studding and a tagged camouflage guitar pick. The Terminator High Supreme follows the recent release of the Rock Pack’s Vandal High Ex and Talache and is set for release atAtmos on June 28th, with a pre-sale on June 21st.
Following the release of their critical success, but ultimately commercial failure, "Hell Hath No Fury," The Clipse have reconsidered the direction of their music. They sounded flawless over Pharrell’s spaced out beats, but the unorthodox nature of the album’s sound was not received well by the masses. So, in a move that many people might scoff at, The Clipse have been working with Scott Storch on the latest Re-Up Gang record. No one can deny Scott’s ability to produce bona-fide hits, but you have to wonder if his in your face style can translate to The Clipse’s understated flow. Well, wonder no more because “Fast Life” has been leaked and it’s apparently the lead single off the forthcoming Re-Up Gang record. The track starts out with epic swirling synths that drop into a catchy hand clap beat. Malice and Pusha T do damage and seem comfortable on the clean sounding production. Maybe The Clipse were always built for the big times, but only time will tell. The Re-Up gang will be releasing their LP some time this year, stay tuned for more leaks.
The action sports 6.0 collection from Nike has looked to punk band Alkaline Trio to embody the brand’s spirit in this latest Air Zoom Cush collaboration titled “Heart and Soul”. The stylings of the new Dunk-esque Cush relate to the band’s history through the use of unique details and materials. Among the highlights are the Chicago Bulls inspired black/red colorway, in homage to Alkaline Trio’s Chicago roots. Furthermore, reflective accents and bike-tread graphics are a tribute to Alkaline Trio and their meeting as respective bike messengers. The all synthetic upper was chosen to reflect the vegetarian nature of each band member. In the midst of a tour to support their latest album, "Agony and Irony", the shoes will see their initial release with a messenger bag at Jacks Retail Shop (Huntington Beach) on June 27th, with a nationwide rollout on July 11th. For more information check out inside.nike6.com/alkaline-trio. (via Hypebeast)
A new Reebok Court Victory Pump and Pump Omni Lite is about to be released. They come in a nice summer colorway, turquoise/orange/ white. I like the color combos on these sneakers. The design stays clean and crisp with great little flourishes like the checkerboard design. All in all a nice colorway for the summer.
XLarge Japan stores will be releasing the sneaker on June 20th.
The Asics Gel Lyte III has become a popular collaboration sneaker these days. The latest is with Japan's Mita Sneakers. They worked with Asics on the Kirimomi Project, which consists of two Asics Gel Lyte IIIs.
I'm really impressed with both of the colorways on this sneaker collab. I like the splashy quality of the purple shoe but the overall design and cohesiveness of the black on black shoe is the real star of this pack. Nice mix of materials and a real neck breaker for the shoe heads.
With an almost endless back catalog of trainer silhouettes to choose from New Balance Europe continues with their throwbacks pulling this coming Spring 2009 from their 80's back catalog. New colourways in the 1300 model will appear, as well as the 455, 850, and the P785 Legacy basketball Court trainers. The colors on all these kicks are just superb and I am waiting in deep anticipation of their release.
