.: April 2009

FIRST LOOK AT THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON DC

Lei Yixin at work carving MLK and the “Stone of Hope”…
Forty-six years after he gave his famous “I Have a Dream Speech” in Washington on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. is set to finally be immortalized with his own colossal sculpture, titled “The Stone of Hope” in the nation’s capitol. The three-piece monument depicts the civil rights leader stading, arms crossed, before a large and imposing mountain representing the leader’s hard-fought struggle. With the historic inauguration of Barack Obama coming a day after what would have been King’s 80th birthday today, the amount needed to construct the memorial has almost been reached. So far, a reported $100 million of the project’s estimated $120 million construction cost has been raised through donations to the privately financed Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation. Scheduled for completion by year’s end, The MLK memorial will be built on a four-acre corner of the National Mall, on the banks of the Potomac River between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. The image of King is being realized by Chinese master sculptor LEI YIXIN who won a design competition to create the artwork. The decision has not come without controversy, however. Allowing a Chinese artist to helm the project was criticized as being out of step with King’s teachings given that country’s human rights abuses, while the image of King proposed by Yixin itself, drew the ire of The U.S. Commission on Fine Arts earlier this year. According to the group, the image of the civil rights leader shown standing with his arms crossed was too “confrontational,” and the general style of the planned 28-foot granite statue “recalls a genre of political sculpture that has recently been pulled down in other countries.” Luckily, both sides have since reconciled and King’s nephew Isaac Newton Farris Jr., president and chief executive officer of the King Center in Atlanta and nephew of the civil rights leader, has declared that the design correctly depicts his legacy: “My uncle was a strong and confrontational figure, his confrontation helped us to complete what the original founders intended when this country was formed, by confronting our problems with race in this nation. For them to say the statue looks too confrontational and too strong is the opposite of what his legacy was about.” HAVE A LOOK:

Source: http://www.mlkmemorial.org/

Fall 09 - Sneak Peek - Cardigans featuring artist Steph Jones

In this post, we're giving you a sneak peak at the fall 09 collection dropping in Mid June. The guy wearing the LM gear in this post is a song writer/all around artist who goes by the name Steph Jones. Peep out some of his music @ http://www.stephjonesgalaxy.com/

Afrika Bambaata Joins Red Bull Music Academy In Washington, DC

Some of our Washington, DC FDL will be getting down at the below event Thursday. If you’re in the DC area, check it out. The Redbull music academy is a unique opportunity for budding producers, musicians and DJs to win a trip to another country (they do it in a different one every year), where they can learn from well respected professional producers and djs through workshops that are set up. Applicants are judged based on their application and a sample of their work. Past lecturers have included A-trak, Questlove, Bob Power, Arto Lindsay, King Britt, Bernard Purdie and more. Click the links below to get down.

http://www.pookiesgallery.com/bamrsvpfill.htm

http://www.pookiesgallery.com/bamparty.htm

LM AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - FRANKIE NICOLE

SYNOPSIS
Scratches is a page-turner and a fictional book for ALL - young, old, male, female, rich, or poor. The storyline is a series of interesting and dramatic episodes that are real to everyday people. Charlie, the protagonist, unexpectedly befriends the characters, which are woven throughout the book, to help them deal with their emotional scars of a failed professional sports career, abandonment, incest, cheating, job termination and so much more.  The inspiring message is to help you understand your purpose and empower others to have healthier lives by overcoming pain or "scratches" that occur in life. We do this by forgiving others, loving unconditionally, becoming responsible, facing adversity, learning life lessons, and understanding that "this too shall pass".
 
Buy this book now by clicking the link below.
http://www.frankienicole.com/

DJ E-V & DATNEWCUDI.COM: DAT KID FROM CLEVELAND

Cleveland, Ohio representative Kid Cudi was rockin the Spring 09 "ALL COAST" nylon jacket for his most recent press shoot.

This mixtape is a collaboration between Dj E-V and Datnewcudi.com. They created this tape to provide everyone with a great collection of Cudi's latest work and features. The mixtape contains 19 songs along with a bonus included in the digital download. One of the songs you'll hear is an exclusive new song by Kid Cudi called "Daps and Pounds". Big shouts to DJ E-V for putting in all the work in to mix and prepare this mixtape. Check out LeakJones.com for the download as well.

Click HERE for mix tape download.

Terry Kennedy Supra feature

Above you see Terry rocking the classic LM Victors Only leather. And below, is an official preview of Terry's new shoe due out this coming May which is with known skate shoe company SUPRA. Keeping with the strong popularity of the high-top sneaker, the TK model is no different as it goes further then the famed Skytop with a higher cut shoe. The relatively slim toebox takes on a chunkier shape past the ankle and culminates with a double strap design at the top. Stay tuned for more details and colorway looks.

VOTE FOR THE MIGHTY!!!

KIIS - FM's Wango Tango Breakout Star competition is on! To Vote, please text the phrase "Breakout The Mighty!" to 41027 or
vote online at www.kiisfm.com/pages/breakoutstar
Vote Daily!!!
Check out www.wethemighty.com for more info.

WHO'S LIVE? - JUELZ SANTANA

Juelz rocking the spring 09 Elite Leather jacket.

Thank God I’m Famous! LA Recap

Thank God I'm Famous! LA x Raekwon x Bobby Brown from The Famous Firm on Vimeo.

Thank God I’m Famous! LA x Raekwon x Bobby Brown from The Famous Firm on Vimeo.
Show was a success! Shout out to Raekwon x Alchemist x Rich Hil & Electric Limo Land + Bonic x Bobby Brown x Casey Veggies x Skeme x B-Real x Hope x Insomniaks x Evidence x Large Professor x Warren G x Josh of The Famous Firm x Diarm of The Famous Firm x Tamakia of The Famous Firm x Miss Info x Nah Right x The Smoking Section x Tyga x Candy x LOS ANGELES FOR COMING OUT TO SUPPORT!!!!!!

Here’s some photos, all courtesy of Todd Westphal of I Shoot America. He did an amazing job! Will be uploading photos all weekend

Post Via: THANK GOD I'M FAMOUS

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WHO'S LIVE? - REAKWON THE CHEF

We caught the Chef Raekwon in the "FIRST PICK HOODY" behind the scenes at his WU OOH video shoot. The "FIRST PICK HOODY is available at DARK-N-COLD in London, UK and Fresh Apparel in Hillsdale San Jose, CA and HAUTE Boutique in Chicago, Il.

Check out Rae on a couple of new track spitting a little OB4CL2 interlude for his borough one time, Staten Island. And also peep out the new single WU OOH which will have a video to follow shortly. And also buy your tickets now for the Raekwon & Alchemist show, taking place on April 8th in Los Angeles, CA at the Key Club. Buy tickets now by clicking HERE. Only Built 4 Cuban Links 2 coming soon.

Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah Method Man - WU OOH

Raekwon - Staten We Go Hard

WHO'S LIVE? - DJ Val Da Vandle

Val Da Vandle is a local Los Angeles Dj that has a monthly hip hop showcase called The Spliff. The the shots below, Val is rocking the Gideon Crewneck and in the other shot, he's rocking the Victors Only jacket. Items will be available on the LM online store in a few days. To check out what's good The Spliff movement, click here.

WHO'S LIVE? - JAVIER NUNEZ: BEST TRICK TAMPA PRO 09

Congratulations to Veteran NYC skater and Shut rider Javier Nunez, who took the Tampa Pro Best Trick title last weekend. Check out this video of his $3000 nollie half Cab heelflip to switch five-0. You may remember Javier from his part in the movie Kids, or seen tearing up the streets the world over. Check out all the results of the Tampa Pro-Am click here

SOURCE: DANTE ROSS

WHO'S LIVE - PEANUT BUTTER WOLF & BLACK MILK & GUILTY

Mega DJ, Peanut Butter Wolf rocking the classic "HYPE BUSTER" Tee & ill producer, Black Milk rocking the "CREST TEE" in the video below. Our peeps, the CALI KINGS in Silver Lake, CA had a record Pool meeting for Guilty Simpson's new project. Buy that joint right now by clicking here, because its dope.