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Dez Einswell @ Kicks Lab Tokyo

Friday, April 30, I headed into Tokyo with the STOKYO Japan crew to the Dez Einswell event at Kicks Lab in Harajuku. Dez is a really down-to-earth, talented and humble individual. You can check out the photos on Flickr HERE.

Where i'm from - EAST VAN

I just learned that this art installment from Vancouver artist Ken Lums was erected the day before I returned to Japan. I drove by this sign on my way to downtown on Monday afternoon using Clark drive and noticed this East Van cross as I was driving by. (Of course my eyes were on the road.) I felt very proud to see a sign of this size and took a couple of pics of it. Here's a story from Yahoo! Canada CLICK HERE and a Flickr link to some photos that were taken. EAST VAN!

Dedicated to the Hastings Set

As my title shows, this entry is dedicated to the Hastings Set. This movement has been inspiring artists from all mediums, as well as people who just love art, music and life. I was privileged to be a part of this experience when my good friend Jeff (Jeproc) invited me to a Hastings Set event. From there on my spirit felt renewed and had been longing for a movement, a collective to inspire me and others to open our minds and our ears and hearts. After the first event, I always looked forward to the Hastings Set and their partners work. I was getting hungry. It's been about a year since I was introduced to the Hastings Set. Everytime an event was hosted and associated with THS, I always encouraged friends and family to come along for the ride. To name a few, THS consists of a collective of musical talent, producers, promoters, photographers, dancers, dj's, etc. Here are some of the links I encourage you to look at and be inspired:

The Hastings Set
Love and Electrik/ Blog
Brad Dijkman
Tiffany May
Justin Tyler Close
The New Royales
Chin Injeti

A recent article from Vancouver Is Awesome website features the Hastings Set and can be seen HERE.

Love and Electrik will be releasing some new material in the near future, SO LOOK OUT AND COP IT!; Justin Tyler Close did a wonderful makeover of his site, as well as posting new work; The New Royales will be dropping their new single "Kinda Like A Big Deal" which features the Clipse and Kanye West, with the beats and talent of Chin and DJ Khalil. Single drops 4/20/2009, 12noon PST.


Congratulations to the Hastings Set!! Many blessings and love! Caesar misses y'all but so happy the internet keeps me connected.

Shout outs to Jeproc, Chin, Aidan, Love and Electrik, JTC, Tiffany, DJ Bles-sed, Niña Mendoza, DJ She, Brad, NaRai, Jeff Spec, Omar Khan, SVS Style Dance Crew, Boombox Saints, the Boyscouts, EH! Team DJs, Almighty, The Freshest, Beatstreet Records, Gman and Rizk, DJ OMG, Littlesumo, SDUBB, Baby J, Shaolin Ewok, Rock Royalty Inc., Riojex, El Kartel, VANCOUVER, and to you all!!

Origami In The Pursuit of Perfection

Origami In the Pursuit of Perfection from MABONA ORIGAMI on Vimeo.

Mini Me

Last Sunday, a group of friends and I had our annual Christmas dinner, and my birthday dinner part deux at Hapa Izakaya in Kits. It was a good night of good eats, company and many laughs as usual. I also have to add that Vancouver was hit with another snow storm that evening, to make the count at three. And just a reminder that it'll probably snow again tomorrow for Christmas Eve. So to all you drivers out there; Stay home, grab a cab or drive very carefully. My cousin John and his mischievous partner (jk) Patti, made an original, one of a kind mini me. So happy and we just couldn't stop laughing. Thanks guys! :)

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!!

Saturday Was A Good Day

Dec.13, 2008:
Let's see, where shall I begin...

2pm:
Oh yes, none other than Love and Electrik performed their second performance at Beatstreet Records out of the Five Feats of Strength Tour. Their first performance of the tour was the night before at the Sweatshop for the Schools Out For Winter event, which was hosted by Team Cream. Their next performance will be at the Shine Nightclub this Thursday, Dec. 18 with the Freshest Kids DJs and special guest DJ Bles-sed. For more information on Love and Electrik, please visit their MySpace page HERE and their blog HERE. I took some video footage of their performance at Beatstreet Records, which I will post shortly.

For more photos of Love and Electrik, please click HERE.

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10pm:
Next up, I went to the Camilla D'Errico art show which was hosted at El Kartel on Robson St. She is one of the many favourite artists that I admire. She's such a cool person and real easy to talk with. I had the privilege of meeting her at her first show, about 2 years ago at El Kartel. She signed a t-shirt for me then and signed another one now. Thank you!! Also in attendance was Vincent Chan, who was featured on Hypebeast.com recently, along with his partner and a good friend of mine, Matthew Miyagawa from Finale Design. And last but not least, Santa stopped by for a drink. For more information on Camilla D'Errico and to see more of her work, please visit her website HERE.

For photos from Camilla D'Errico's show, please click HERE.

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Midnight:
And last but not least, I headed down to the Royal Unicorn for the Studios' Film and Music Industry Party. Music was provided by Cheeky Disco (in a monkey suit. What?!), Small Fame and Saint Expedite. The night was great with good music and good company. Thanks again to Justin for the invite! :) Please visit www.thisisthestudio.com, to view more of their work. I also have some video footage of Small Fame's performance, which I will post up shortly too.

For photos of this event, please click HERE.

Good night :D

Jemapur "Evacuation" 2nd Album release

Maledict Car by Jemapur

W+K Tokyo Lab's newest artist, Jemapur, released his 2nd Album. Unfortunately this album can only be purchased off of the iTunes Japan Store. Above is a video from W+K Tokyo Lab and was directed by Kosai Sekine. I had the privilege of meeting with the Creative Directors from W+K Tokyo Lab earlier this month in LA. For more information please check out their website, HERE.

Tokyo.Ten @ Gallery Nucleus

-with Shane Lester, Eric Cruz and Gino Woo
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This is Day 2 of my visit to LA. It started off on Melrose Ave. to La Brea Ave, checking out stores. During that time, I was caught in a thunderstorm (booo!!).

That evening though was the purpose of my trip: W+K Tokyo Lab - Tokyo.Ten Show in Alhambra. I was very fortunate and privileged to have met the Creative Team of W+K Tokyo Lab; Eric Cruz (+cruz), Shane Lester and Gino Woo (Woog). The show presents a compilation of work from artists that have collaborated with W+K Tokyo Lab. Tokyo.Ten is a compilation of DVD, Book and Blog that chronicles their entire audiovisual output since they began five years ago. The exhibition included prints, dvd and cd artwork, and a video presentation. Music was also provided by Woog, Shane Lester and Nanopaul. For more info about Tokyo.Ten and the exhibit, please click HERE.

I have become a big fan of Hifana since discovering them while living in Japan back in 2003-2004. I have frequented Shane Lester's blog to see what's been going on, as well as W+K Tokyo Lab's Blog too. Last year, during my trip to Japan to visit my lady, I had the opportunity to see where W+K Tokyo Lab's studio in Roppongi was. To see them in person though was weird, just because I would always see them on their blogs.

Please check their work out at www.wktokyolab.com/ and at www.wktokyo.jp/.

I have been following their work since I discovered their profile in December 2006 on Apple's Pro web page. Thank you guys!!

It then ended off with dinner with my friend Mikee and my cousin Lisa and her friend, Lolly, at Wockano in Pasadena.

For more photos, please click HERE.

The return of Zaki Ibrahim

My good friend, Zaki Ibrahim, performed at the Media Club, as well as Kinnie Starr as the opening act, on July 17. Due to a prior engagment, I missed the show :( In any case, I heard that the show was great. I managed to meet with Zaki at Lola's and got her to sign a copy of her cd. Thanks Zaki!!

p.s. "Tanika, it was great seeing you homegirl!! Miss you!"

Salamat - June 11

Sammie Jo Productions, Spectrum Entertainment, and 1st Love Wednesdays successfully put on a great show for the 2nd Annual SALAMAT Festival. With a DJ lineup you couldn't miss, all dj's kept the night going. There were performances from the SVS Style Crew, Pure Dance Crew, Toxic Slime Clique, Boombox Saints (sorry guys :( ), Jiggz (No Plan B.) and D-City; the night was hot and entertaining.

Pluskratch a.k.a. Almighty Paul Mighty, was sportin' and sellin' his new print "ALMIGHTY". In the back there were booths set up with some local organizations such as Enspire Foundation, the Philippine Womens Centre, and Glory MMA Apparel. Also body art provided by Got Funk Threads. Thank you to all who came down and supported. Also, KUYA was in attendance serving up hot eats for all of ya'll. I heard the puto was bangin' (extra butter :P). Anyhow, I hope you all enjoyed the night. Happy Philippine Independence Day!!

>> Please click on the names if you'd like to get more information regarding the individual and groups. Thank you! << >> To see more photos, please click here.

Photoshoot w/ Ms.Tania Marie

Last Saturday, June 7, I did a photo shoot with my good friend Tania. We had so much fun! These photos were taken for her, to be submitted to an author from the U.K. Thank you Tania!! :)

>> Click here, to view some more photos

Livestock x Vaughn Bode Tee - MAY 24

Livestock released the new second generation of the Vaughn Bode x Puma's on Saturday, May 24. Along with the pair of shoes, you receive a Livestock Puma shirt as well. I just learned this morning that the shirts are not sold seperately. Be sure to check out the wall piece that VIRUS did at the Livestock store on 4th Ave. as well.

Blim Spring Outdoor Market

Photo: Blim

Please support local and independent retailers at this years Blim Spring Outdoor Market. Vancouver's own Jennilee Marigomen (Walking Distance, Timebomb Trading Inc.) will be selling some of her creative and crafty products. The event takes place on Saturday, May 24, at 197 17th Ave. E, Vancouver (near Main St.), from 12pm to 5pm. Hope to see you there!

damage

Another friend of mine i'd like to introduce you to is Daniel Gonzalez aka damage. He is a fashion designer from Mexico and has produced and collaborated on projects with other fashion designers in the industry. Please check out his site at 11after11dg.wordpress.com. Please also stop by and say "hello" to him if your on Robson St. at the El Kartel store.

The One and Only...Zaki Ibrahim

For those of you who don't know Zaki Ibrahim, I am proud to introduce you to her and her music. I have known her for many years and since moving to the East, specifically Toronto, she has been focusing and working hard towards her dream: Music. The question that many have asked is: Is she the next Amy Winehouse? But in a good way. I encourage you to experience her music and her talent. Please visit her website at: www.zakiibrahim.com.

Ghost x Livestock T-Shirt

Livestock came up with a great plan to collaborate with various artists to design a new set of t-shirts every 45 days.

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