Former LXD members now in hiding are called to action with the start of the Uprising.Two of those are former lovers Katana and Jato. They must let go of their past for the good of the group, but their connection is undeniably strong. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi
New Combination/V Chris Restaurant Inc. located at 568 Utica Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street has been serving some of the best Nigerian cuisine in Brooklyn since 2000. This small storefront restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in East Flatbush. Continue reading
In celebration of the FW15 menswear collection, rag & bone debuts a short film as a study of movement featuring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lil Buck. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi
In Photo: Sidra Smith and Adewale Adekanbi Walter Rutledge photographer
On Thursday January 29th the Harlem Fine Arts Show held a press event and reception at the New York Times headquarters in Times Square. The event was the official preview of the upcoming art show take will run Thursday, February 12 through Sunday February 15 at Riverside Church.
In Photo: Robin Bell Steven and photographer Chuck Stewart Adewale Adekanbi photographer
The event announced Jazzmobile as the recipient of the Harlem Fine Arts Show 2015 fundraising initiative. Jazzmobile President Robin Bell Stevens was joined by art and music lovers to share in the good news that comes during the 50th year celebration of Jazzmobile. Founded in 1964 by National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, composer, pianist, educator, jazz legend Dr. Billy Taylor and arts administrator Ms. Daphne Arnstein, Jazzmobile’s mission is to present, preserve, promote and propagate America’s classical music Jazz. Jazzmobile is the oldest not-for-profit organization founded with this as it sole mission.
The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) is the largest traveling African Diasporic art show in the United States. Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance; HFAS is a platform for artists and galleries to exhibit their work. The arts show provides unparalleled access to thousands of artists, craftsmen, tastemakers, art aficionados and high-level executives bringing art back to Harlem- the Mecca of Black culture.
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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Parra an Amsterdam-based Dutch artist, is presenting Yer So Bad- his series of new works at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery January 8 through February 7, 2015. Yer So Bad showcases a continuation of Parra’s witty and salacious post-pop imagery. Titled after the Tom Petty song, Yer So Bad, which tells the story of a girl who marries a “yuppie” and takes him for all he’s worth, this exhibition features the artist’s signature hybrid figures and freeform typography in works on canvas and paper. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
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The Nike Christmas Pack, Nike Basketball’s annual holiday will be available to the public on December 26th. The three shoe set includes the Nike KD 7, Nike Lebron 12 and Nike Kobe 9 Elite. Ranging from $170 t0 $225 the set honors the holidays with color and fun.
Nike KD 7 Christmas
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The shoe features clean Ivory on the front of the sneaker and the midsole features “nutmeg” colored speckles to offset the vibrant Bright Crimson that occupies that rest of the model. Holiday green can be found on the KD tongue branding. The retail price is $170.
Nike Lebron 12 Christmas
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The Hyperposite overlay gets a rather literal tree print while that championed Megafuse base utilizes the most Dark Emerald of any of three Nike Basketball Christmas collection pairs. Bright Crimson on the branding, lining, and speckled midsole helps to make this pair one of the best LeBron Christmas looks yet. The Nike Lebron 12 Christmas retails for $220.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Christmas
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Nike Kobe 9 Elite stands out with Bright Crimson with the flyknit upper while a unique pattern arrives on the midsole to offset the sparse greens found on the heel stitching and insole. At a retail price of $225 the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Christmas is a slam dunk.
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
J Dilla’s estate pay homage to the missed hip-hop beat maker with a 7.5″-tall vinyl toy made in collaboration with Detroit artist Sintex. The toy was designed and sculpted by Seoul-based toy artist P2PL. Stussy’s logo officially licensed the figurine, which comes with a removable hat, chain and MPC sampler. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
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Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is the newest member of the Nike Basketball signature sneaker family. Nike designer Leo Chang created the sneaker for Irving’s tremendous speed and quickness on the court. The three design elements that distinguish the Kyrie 1: the Nike Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot for added responsiveness, 360-degree grip around the midsole and a Hyper fuse upper for stability. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi
Based on a 1956 Oldsmobile, the hand-built car you see here is the first ever officially-licensed Batmobile. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi
Odin New York release their Fall/Winter 2014 lookbook showcasing the latest from Public School, Junya Watanabe, Kitsuné, Thom Browne and many more. Odin is one of New York’s best stocked boutiques and their latest buy does not disappoint. Notable standouts include the Mohair Overcoat by Thom Browne, the Leaky Over Shirt by Bellerose and the Tweed Pant by Public School. Continue reading
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 