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July 27, 2010

Big Boi x Converse = Boring Ass Shoes

Big Boi x Converse

So Big Boi "designs" a pair of Converse in honor of his recent release, Sir Lucious Left Foot, and the tongue seems to be the most interesting part.

Well, let's get his take on the shoes:

Converse – Big Boi Limited Edition Shoes

Ooh, timeless classics! I think the limited edition nature and the official cosign by Big Boi is the value here, certainly not the "design".

And given the ugly fur he wears in the video for Follow Us that doesn't match his clothes or the club and only vaguely relates to a line or two in the song, maybe his visual aesthetic isn't as developed as his musical aesthetic?

I'm not trying to hate here. I'd like to like these things but I'm currently just baffled. I mean, if I'm in Bankhead, checking for saucers or spaceships or classic cars, I'm not sure I'd be wearing these shoes.

Which makes me wonder. Has Andre 3000 been dressing him up till now?

Available on Amazon:
Big Boi

Over at Hip Hop Press:
CONVERSE ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR SHOES
IN CELEBRATION OF BIG BOI'S DEF JAM DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE
Big Boi Joins 2010 Epicenter Festival Lineup

Posted by Clyde Smith on July 27, 2010 in Arts Fashion Film, Fashion, Sneakers | Permalink

June 24, 2010

Kid Cudi Film from Converse’ Three Artists, One Song Project

Converse – Kid Cudi

Converse releases the second of three short films, this one featuring Kid Cudi, as part of a collaborative project:

This summer, Converse further activates its commitment to being a catalyst for creativity by bringing together three extraordinary musicians from different genres to form a unique collaboration known as Three Artists. One Song. The nucleus of this initiative is a brand new, all original track featuring Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast, Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and Kid Cudi that will be released this July and available to music fans globally via free download at converse.com and authorized Converse websites around the world. In addition to collaborating on the track, each of the artists also participated in the creation of the music video, which will be released later this summer.

Available on iTunes:
Kid Cudi

Over at Hip Hop Press:
CONVERSE REVEALS NEW ARTIST SHORT FILM FEATURING KID CUDI

Posted by Clyde Smith on June 24, 2010 in Arts Fashion Film, Marketing, Sneakers | Permalink

January 12, 2010

Sole Collector x Scion: Sneaker Release Dates iPhone App

The Sneaker Release Dates iPhone App sounds like a cool project from Scion and Sole Collector:

"The heart of the application resides in the release dates section as this is where upcoming kicks can be sorted by date, price, brand or rank….Just touch the picture of a pair of kicks in order to find out where and when they will be available, to post comments, to add them to the wish list, or to share the release with a friend through email and/or Twitter."

"The News section holds the latest news from Jordan Brand, Nike, adidas, Reebok, and all of the biggest sneaker companies. Sole Collector will be dropping exclusive stories and images there first, even before they hit SoleCollector.com…"

"On the interactive front, the Wish List feature allows users to track which shoes they plan to pick up, and will automatically keep tabs on the cash that list will cost. It will even remind users a week before the releases are due to hit the streets….Through the Rank 'em feature, users can share their thoughts on each shoe by giving it a score of 1 through 10, 10 being the highest."

Posted by Clyde Smith on January 12, 2010 in Arts Fashion Film, Business News, Marketing, Mobile, Sneakers | Permalink

September 22, 2009

Ghostface Killah: Adidas In-Store Tour Schedule

Here are the dates and locations for Ghostface Killah's upcoming series of appearances at Adidas stores:

SEPTEMBER 25
San Francisco
Shoe Biz Adidas Originals Concept Store
1420 Haight Street

SEPTEMBER 29
New York
Adidas Original Store, Soho
136 Wooster Street

OCTOBER 1
Washington DC
Adidas Original Store, Georgetown
1251 Wisconsin Ave. NW

OCTOBER 3
Philadelphia
Adidas Original Store
436 South Street

Via Miss Theda.

Posted by Clyde Smith on September 22, 2009 in Arts Fashion Film, Business News, Events, In-Stores & Retail, Sneakers | Permalink

September 15, 2009

Dizzee Rascal: Tongue N’ Cheek Album & Nike Air Max 90′s

Dizzee Rascal: Tongue N' Cheek album cover art

Dizzee Rascal – Tongue N' Cheek [Import]

Dizzee Rascal's Tongue N' Cheek may be due September 29th as a high priced import though it's also said to be set for release in the UK September 21st and in the States on the 22nd. I guess time will tell.

Nike AM90 x Dizzee Rascal x Ben Drury x Timandbarry Video

The above video celebrates both the upcoming album release and the release of a "strictly limited, Nike Air Max 90 'Tongue N' Cheek' sneaker" on September 18th:

"The shoe has been created in a special partnership between Dizzee, Nike Design and long-time Dizzee collaborator and creative director, Ben Drury and will go on sale exclusively at Nike's1948 store in London's Shoreditch, ahead of the release of Dizzee's fourth LP, Tongue N' Cheek…"

"Promo video…art directed by Drury, shot by hype photographers Tim & Barry (dontwatchthat.tv) the same creative team behind the album artwork, also includes the skills of up and coming director/animator James Copeman. Set to 'Chillin Wiv Da Man Dem' – the sound of Dizzee at his most laid-back- the film fuses elements of the album artwork with additional footage, and is a light hearted look into Rascal's world."

MySpace: Dizzee Rascal

Posted by Clyde Smith on September 15, 2009 in Album Cover Artwork, Arts Fashion Film, Sneakers | Permalink

September 10, 2009

Greedy Genius: Sneaker Bombing

GREEDY GENIU$ Chicago $ecret Sneaker Bombing

I assume Greedy Geniu$ is promoting their sneakers but can people on the ground identify the brand or is this supposed to just be a fun video promotion?

Check these Stars & Straps street team videos for an example of doing both at the same time.

Posted by Clyde Smith on September 10, 2009 in Arts Fashion Film, Creative Promos, Marketing, Sneakers | Permalink

August 26, 2009

Raekwon for Asics Sneakers

Asics Shoes Raekwon Promo

I've intended to post some pics of Asics Litebrite at Rock The Bells project but this will have to do for now.

Posted by Clyde Smith on August 26, 2009 in Arts Fashion Film, Sneakers | Permalink

July 08, 2009

B.o.B: Put Me On (Reebok Classic Remix 09) Video

B.o.B: Put Me On (Reebok Classic Remix 09)

And here’s B.o.B’s contribution to the Reebok Classic Remix campaign directed by Issac Klotz.

Over at Hip Hop Press:
REEBOK LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH HIP-HOP ARTIST B.o.B
AKA BOBBY RAY FOR THE CLASSIC REMIX COLLECTION

Posted by Clyde Smith on July 08, 2009 in Arts Fashion Film, Music Videos, Sneakers | Permalink

June 15, 2009

Air Yeezy Spec Ad for Nike Sneakers by Kanye West

Spec Ad for Kanye West's Air Yeezy Sneakers [Extended Version]

Hate to say it but I'm feeling the ad more than the sneaker.

Via DJ Semtex.

Posted by Clyde Smith on June 15, 2009 in Arts Fashion Film, Sneakers | Permalink

June 15, 2009

Chali 2na Voiceover Ads f/Dwight Howard & Derrick Rose for Adidas Inner Workings Campaign

Dwight Howard: Detailed Mechanics of a Commander

Derrick Rose: Inner Workings of a Creator

Via Decon:

"Chali 2na lends his distinctive voice to an Adidas and Free Darko collaboration. The first two videos feature Orlando’s Dwight Howard and Chicago’s Derrick Rose."