Friday, May 11, 2012
Atlast Clothing
After The Release Party For Adrift Da Belle's New Mixtape "Drift Chronicles" at Indigo Bar last night, I decided to head over to Eastside lounge for the Wratchet Party hosted by The DBSC. Out Front AtLast Clothing was set up with a merch table full of limited edition AtLast T shirts. I've been following them on Facebook & Twitter for a while & I've always liked their work so when I realized who they were I got excited! Anyone that knows me, knows that I have a certain taste when it comes to fashion & style so, when I see something that I really like I try to support it. As a kid I didn't know any better and I would buy into brands that were popular. I guess that was to be on the safe side. Now I buy into brands for various reasons but, quality is what I consider to be the most important. As a kid I was the same way with music. I started off buying into popular brands then developed a more defined taste as I was exposed to more music. Now, I've learned the power of the purchasing dollar. I've learned that you have to buy into what you believe in. Help it grow & nurture it to make sure that it will continue to be there. In a world where money rules, many ideas, inventions, concepts & talents go unnoticed due to lack of funding, exposure, advertisements etc... We have to support each other so, staring at the AtLast Clothing table in front of Eastside Lounge last night, already sold just trying to decide which shirt I'm going buy, they say "SideStreet KED? I've been following you since like '08. Have one on the house." The Effn. Check out Atlast Clothing On Twitter:
@JWATLAST
@SnoddyAtlast
@ATLASTCLOTHING
...And Pick Up A Shirt Dammit.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Effn In Tokyo...
Whuttup Tokyo??? It's The Effn!!!
I usually post those words to twitter upon arrival in every city but, I'm not sure I've received quite the same response everywhere I've been.
In the past 12 months I've done more traveling than ever before. Although I've told myself that I would start blogging about the places I've been, I have to say that Japan has inspired me to start now. I was moved by the passion for culture, art, music & fashion that thrives there. It started to remind me of how Melrose & Little 5 Points used to be in L.A. & Atlanta. What's missing now that was there then?
It really didn't matter that everything was written in a different language. From the moment I stepped off the plane I felt at home. Tropical weather, palm trees and a city that seemed to be 3x bigger than New York. Somehow, They still manage to maintain the quietest, most friendly city I've ever visited. Growing up in the states, I was heavily influenced in my beliefs about Japanese culture. While there I realized that I knew little of the Japanese concept of religion and decided to visit some of the Shinto Temples around Tokyo.
After visiting the temples and familiarizing myself with the Shinto way of thought, I began to gather insight into the Japanese culture and philosophy. I cleansed my mind with the water from the fountains. Offered my respect & prayers at the altar and played some music on my guitar... All before noon.
Lunch in Japan??? This should be interesting. Actually, I love sushi! Certain kinds anyway so, we go to the SelfServe Sushi Bar in Akibahara and Lush on Sushi & Asahi Beer.
After Lunch, it was time to hit my favorite spot in Tokyo... Harajuku "Where the Kids come out to play" (Yeah, I just made that catch phrase up). It's like a Shopping, Fashion, Art, Music explosion. I go into Spinns and get mobbed with cameras. After about 45 minutes, a bunch of photos with the staff and GOD Harajuku... I leave out with a new bag, a lego watch and a few misc. items. If ever in Tokyo this store is a must visit.
Tokyo is a city full of action and I won't even begin to mention the part about being there with Nile Rodgers and Chic Rocking 2 Shows a night at the Blue Note Tokyo... The energy was insane! But, I guess I'll just say that the whole experience was full of "Good Times" and leave it at that. The Effn.
It really didn't matter that everything was written in a different language. From the moment I stepped off the plane I felt at home. Tropical weather, palm trees and a city that seemed to be 3x bigger than New York. Somehow, They still manage to maintain the quietest, most friendly city I've ever visited. Growing up in the states, I was heavily influenced in my beliefs about Japanese culture. While there I realized that I knew little of the Japanese concept of religion and decided to visit some of the Shinto Temples around Tokyo.
After visiting the temples and familiarizing myself with the Shinto way of thought, I began to gather insight into the Japanese culture and philosophy. I cleansed my mind with the water from the fountains. Offered my respect & prayers at the altar and played some music on my guitar... All before noon.
Lunch in Japan??? This should be interesting. Actually, I love sushi! Certain kinds anyway so, we go to the SelfServe Sushi Bar in Akibahara and Lush on Sushi & Asahi Beer.
After Lunch, it was time to hit my favorite spot in Tokyo... Harajuku "Where the Kids come out to play" (Yeah, I just made that catch phrase up). It's like a Shopping, Fashion, Art, Music explosion. I go into Spinns and get mobbed with cameras. After about 45 minutes, a bunch of photos with the staff and GOD Harajuku... I leave out with a new bag, a lego watch and a few misc. items. If ever in Tokyo this store is a must visit.
Tokyo is a city full of action and I won't even begin to mention the part about being there with Nile Rodgers and Chic Rocking 2 Shows a night at the Blue Note Tokyo... The energy was insane! But, I guess I'll just say that the whole experience was full of "Good Times" and leave it at that. The Effn.
Monday, January 2, 2012
SideStreet KED "Uncool" Official Video
New Video From SideStreet KED "Uncool" From the forthcoming Rock EP "Gnarly" By SideStreet KED SideStreetMusicGroupLLC/DungeonEastRecordings/GnarlyRecords
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Bowe Inc. + 4th Ward Heroes present...
Bowe Inc. + 4th Ward Heroes present... Heavy Mojo + D. Woods + Sidestreet Ked + Joya Bravo @ Basement EAV Friday December 16 The Basement @ The Graveyard : East Atlanta Village 1245 Glenwood Ave SE Atlanta GA ... http://basementatl.com/ Doors @ 9:30pm Show @ 10pm 18 & UP SHOW $8 adv / $10 door Portion of door sales to benefit The Lance Tilton Foundation http://www.lancetiltonfoundation.org/
Monday, November 14, 2011
Now Available on Itunes... SideStreet KED Feat. Muffy "Hey U!"
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