MOS DEF x SKI BEATZ-CREATIVE CONTROLL.TV

*This beat is dope.

THE PROGRESS-EDDIE CRUZ

THOUGHT OF THE DAY..

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

TIRON"THROWING MY MONEY"

*Me too.

MICHAEL LAU 10 GARDENER x NIKE SB STEFAN JANOSKI

As part of Michael Lau 10 Gardener exhibition, these Nike SB Stefan Janoski sneakers were designed to match his wooden character’s that we presented the other day. The wood grain on these are perfect, definitely one of the top shoes of 2009 in my opinion. Release date is set for October 3rd.

FLIPSIDE WALLET

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The Flipside Wallet($40) looks more like a 'case'. Constructed from high strength polymers and black aluminum(all of which are recyclable), and featuing the new locking mechanism design that locks itself shut and flips itself open. It is 5/8-inch thick. "Cash, cards and pictures are securely contained and organized within a compact wallet." But where do I put my coins? Available in three colors: Stealth, Avalanche, and Orange Crush.

NEW SEGMENT..(NASTIEST SHIT ON THE PLANET)

*Self explanatory...

HUF FOR CONVERSE 1HUND(RED)

After countless previews, HUF looks to finally drop their sneaker for the Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists campaign. Utilizing the Skidgrip model, the kicks feature a Black canvas upper with an all-over “H” print, White accents, and the signature Red eyelet. An official launch can be expected on October 3rd, 2009 at both HUF SF and LA as well as other select Converse stockists. Retail is set at $75 USD, available in sizes 3.5 – 13.

WILD TOUR STORIES...

LOOPWHEELER x BEAMS PLUS 10TH ANNI. VEST

Loopwheeler and Beams Plus continue their ongoing collaborative effort with a couple of new pieces for Beams 10th Anniversary. Above you see a vest done in heavyweight heather grey fleece. An interesting option, as this cut is usually reserved for down filled garments. Features a couple of 10 Anniversary patches on the chest. Sweatpants in a chino-like silhouette were also produced and come in grey, black, or navy with a Loopwheeler x Beams Plus logo screened on the back pocket. Look out for a release later this year.

CURREN$Y x DON CANNON TALK BOUT UPCOMING PROJECT...

*Jets!!!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY....

"The great use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it." - James Truslow Adams

AIR FORCE 1 "SAVAGE BEAST''

Coming as part of the Nike Halloween 2009 releases is the Air Force 1 “Savage Beast”. The premium sneaker features a horse hair upper with further canvas details on the Swoosh and heel. On the heel “Savage Beast” is embroidered with matching font details on the lace locks. Look out for a release soon.

NIKE DUNK HI PREMIUM LEATHER/FELT

A solid new Nike Dunk Hi Premium has been released today. Featuring a soft black leather upper, black leather Swoosh and felt details around the ankle padding, the sneaker comes with a white mid-sole and clear outer sole. It is now available from Purchaze.

VANS FALL 09

Some new footwear from the Vans Fall 2009 Collection has been released. Coming in October are new classic looking Authentics, 106’s, as well as our personal favorite, the above grey suede Era. The Era matches the Chukka that we presented to you yesterday here. These new Vans releases are now available at Dave’s Quality Meat in NYC.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Laughter is inner jogging." - Norman Cousins

9TH WONDER'S DE BLOG JAM

SoundOff TV Presents 9th Wonder's "De Blog Jam"

TRUE HIP-HOP STORIES-B-REAL

WHATADOSE #30

Gravis Footwear unveils the ‘Dylan Mid’, a canvas upper with minimal stitching that further proves: simple is better. It comes in two colourways, both green and brown

WALRUS TV: MIKE GIANT FROM THE DITHERS

VANS 09 HOLIDAY SWITCHBACK

Vans Switchback finally makes its way into retail accounts, fusing a classic sneaker style with that of a more traditional boot silhouette. This new colorway features a Black coated canvas/leather upper with Gum midsoles and contrasting red hiking boot laces. Available now via Bows & Arrows.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him." - Thomas Szasz

WHATADOSE #29

Yuketen and their classical range of footwear recently hit select retailers including Opening Ceremony. Some familiar silhouettes include various moccasin styles in both outdoor and deck versions as well as more subtle round-toe boots. Available now in both boot and low-top form.

RIDING HIGH(13TH WITNESS)

Riding High from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY..

"Motivation will almost always beat mere talent." - Norman R. Augustine

JEREMY ENIGK..MIND IDEAS...

Mind Idea OFFICIAL Video from Eric Ulbrich on Vimeo.

MAESTRO KNOWS.. ESP. 4

RICHARD HAINES(3 SIXTEEN)

Richard Haines for 3sixteen from 3sixteen on Vimeo.

I'LL KILL HER..

*The artwork is ill as shit.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." - Charles Darwin

BACKSTAGE W/ YOUNG MONEY..

*Young Moola baby..

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Action is eloquence." - Shakespeare

I BE BACK TOMORROW...

WHATADOSE #28

Aside from their upcoming collaboration alongside Undefeated, Gourmet highlight their Spring/Summer 2010 lineup with several new interpretations of signature classics at the COMPASS Tradeshow. Seen are their popular duck shoe silhouette in a vibrant red colorway, along with a couple of new sophisticated offerings.VIA HYPEBEAST

TRIUMVIR-SUMMER 09-WILD DAYS(COMMENTARY)

*illy.

I'M BACK BITCH...

I'm back bitch...A lot's been said where you been, where's the rest of the collection. POST, POST, POST, POST... I'm back been crazy busy. All kinds of shit poppin' good and bad.First off, my dad is home and doing better.My trips to the hospital are done for now.The collection, I'm a keep it funky production was pushed back due to recession related issues(call it what you want)but it's working and everything will be back moving. That's the clothing, been getting it in lately.Fresh off a trip from NEW YORK CITY. It was crazy.Been just in the middle of the MWVE LIFE...Man, I look forward to getting back to serving yall the illest of the ill.

THE INTERNET GOING NUTS...

My Internet service has been trippin lately, in turn meaning no updates. No way to style on folk bout our Oxford button-up in money green and black. Very comfortable with lower right embroidery work. White stitch on green and red on the black.($32)From The Public Eye collection.(more on that,when my connection gets better)

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY...

Shout out to the father's taking care of biz. Any fool can have baby and fall into the merc and holla every now and again.. Hold ya seeds down. They'll love you for it.

GOURMET DUE 09 SUMMER COLORWAYS

Gourmet whip out two new colorways for the Summer, in their signature Due sneaker. The shoes feature Gourmet’s full-zip platform, combined with the brands use of tonal canvas uppers and contrasting midsoles. Both a teal and natural colorway will see a release at select Gourmet footwear retailers very soon.

WHATADOSE #27

If you want an affordable option to upgrade your Fall outfits with a simple, yet well designed high top sneaker, you can check out this new H&M sneaker. The upper comesin all black, featuring leather, patent leather and canvas. The waxed laces are a nice finish. You can expect these to go for around 50 USD, at the same time you should not expect the best construction though.

WHATADOSE #26

100 Styles and Running are revamped versions of two of their most popular styles. Above is the Oliver, a high top constructed of premium perforated leather with removable ankle straps. The other shoe is the Colston, a hybrid sneaker slip-on comfortable at both beach and office.

UNDERCOVER SPRING/SUMMER 09 FOOTWEAR

Undercover presents two new leather shoes as part of their Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. The leather shoe comes in black leather with tazzles and a thick sole, something we have previously seen on the Japanese market by George Cox. Undercover presents a solid new look of this classic with some nice details, especially on the heel and the sole. Furthermore they present a high leather boot with some nice cutomizations on the outer sole. The Undercover Spring/Summer 2009 Footwear is now available at Cliff Edge.

NIKE AIR FORCE 1"WHITE POLKA DOT"

Following up on the recent release of the Nike Air Force 1 Polka Dot, Nike will be releasing the AF1 Hi White Polka Dot. The sneaker comes in a white colorway with tonal white polka dots. The polka dots appear on all parts of the sneaker, including the laces and mid-sole. Look out for a release on June 20th and Atmos.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"If it doesn't absorb you, if it isn't any fun, don't do it." - D.H. Lawrence

WHATADOSE #25

Maison Martin Margiela work up a new colorway in their ankle sneakers. The shoes feature a combined premium leather and patent leather upper amongst a black/gum colorway. Along with a good selection of the brands 2009 Fall/Winter Collection, the kicks are now available via colette.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Live your life"

BUN B x ZACH WOLFE FOR STANDARD ATL

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

" What you wear on your back is indicative to what's in your heart"

KANYE WEST ''SPACESHIP"

* But I bet you they'll show off their token blacky.

A DAY W/ 3 SIXTEEN...

*These guys are on a another level.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love." - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

MAESTRO KNOWS..TOUR EDITION EP 1

NIKE DUNK HI SUPREME"ALL GREY"

Nike Sportswear continues the release of their “All Grey” Pack with a third installment in the series, the Dunk Hi. The kicks follow up the recent Air Max 95 and Air Force 1 drops, featuring a familiar tonal grey colorway makeup with premium leather uppers. An extremely limited release is now underway, exclusively through 21 Mercer Street in NYC.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"People, like nails, lose their effectiveness when they lose direction and begin to bend." - Walter Landor

WHAT'S FOR DINNER...

*Double quarter-pounder w/ cheese and pickles.

*Fries

ANNOUNCEMENT(MEASTRO KNOWS)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." - Eric Hoffer

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think." - Jean De La Bruyere

WHAT'S FOR DINNER...

*Sapporo(the best beer on the planet) & water

*Peas and carrots.

*Mashed potatoes.

*Ribeye steak and A-1 sauce

*Chicken and broc. rice

MAESTRO KNOWS EP-10

MIGHTY HEALTHY SUMMER 09 SHIRTS/DEL 1

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Living is a constant process of deciding what we are going to do." - Jose Ortega Y Gasset

DRAKE- SAY WHAT'S REAL....

BLAME IT ON THE ECONOMY....

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"We don't know who we are until we see what we can do." - Martha Grimes

IT'S THE REAL..

*This shit is funny..

BCTV:TEES AND SHOES L.A. SERIES...

WHATADOSE #24

Vael is introducing an interesting new high top sneaker as part of their Fall/Winter 2009 Collection - The Terminatrix. The sneaker comes in a nice premium leather with an overall interesting construction and great details, including lacing and a zipper, contrasting stitching, beautiful branding and a nice clean white sole.

WHATADOSE #23

Marc Jacobs present some new High Top Sneakers. The sneaker comes with a quilted pattern on the side-panels and a mid-ankle strap. It will be available in black, bordeaux and white leather, as well as black and grey nylon.

PORTRAITS OF THE PROCESS TRAILER..

*Shout out to Ricky Kim..

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Be cool"-Unknown

MAESTRO KNOWS...

*Anybody that knows me, knows I'm a Gourmet nut. The pieces are ill, nuff said.

MIGHTY,MIGHTY MOS..

*Can't wait for the album..

AS LONG AS YOUR LIVING....

When the concept for Microwavable Life began, the gist was to highlight the illest of the ill and launch a shirt brand. It’s nothing new to us; we make silk screen shirts on a weekly basis. The culture of hip-hop and music etc, fuses into fashion so easy progression, huh? Going and going hard working hard on the fall collection, blogging like crazy trying to gather a cult following if you will. Then POW!!!, my Dad gets sick, really sick. So I’m working, running back in forth making sure he’s ok. And it dawns on me how important things are that aren’t really that important and the seriousness of cherishing those around you, even haters. They say if you don’t have haters you’re not doing anything, so.And The Microwavable Life conglomerate is still in tack, I just figured I’d weigh in on that. People, live ya life and don’t be afraid to show love to folk you love and care about cause you never know….

MAESTRO KNOWS...

This week’s episode of Maestro Knows takes us to San Francisco where Maestro and MJ hook-up with none other than Black Scale and former HUF associate MEGA. A tour of the city ensues which is marked by a cigarette-less MEGA among other fine San Francisco institutions. Check out another short entertaining clip and stay tuned for next week’s episode.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY.....

"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." - Benjamin Franklin

ACAPULCO GOLD SPIT TEES...

Boundless NY just received a new shipment from Acapulco Gold with the new Spit tees this time taking shots at some of the shadiest crooks on the planet like AIG, Merrill Lynch, and Goldman Sachs. Pick them up now for $32 each. via dailydrop

THINGS LOOKING UP...

*Daily update. I can't wait, days now. Shout out to folk emailing me like everyday like...WHATADOSE wtf...where it at.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Go hard or go home"-???

COOL KIDS x DON CANNON.. GONE FISHING....

ILL.

WHAT UP...

*I just wanna take a break to say what up to folk down or just worthy of a what up....
Demey, what up...
Dell, what up...
Everblade what up...
Brax, what up...
Marv, what up...
Big Regg, What up...
Big Bob, what up...(get better)
Shawna, what up...
Terry, what up...
TeeTee, what up...
LouLou, what up...
Gwen, what up...
The Twins, what up...
Mann, what up...
Brand New Swag, what up...
Monkey, what up...
Chels, what up...
BMDUBB,what up...
Dijon, what up....
Rho, what up...
Ash, what up...
Fam First, what up...
The Refs, what up...
Big Curt, what up...
Candace,what up...
Burken,what up...
Leaky, what up..
Adan, what up...
Roman, what up...
Brenda Jean, what up...
E.R.,what up...
The whole A, thanks for the support...
The Tone, thanks for the support...
on and on and on....
*Any and all I forgot, you know what it is....MWVE LIFE MMXI s/s 09 coming in seconds. (DON'T BE THE SUCKA NOT ROCKIN IT)

WHATADOSE #22

Spring Court since 1936. With superior comfort and understated design, this versatile sneaker features a removable insole with arch support and heel cushion that incorporates the signature 8 ventilation channels. This means high breathe ability making them perfect for going sock-less.

ALIFE PUBLIC OUTRAGE CANVAS..

As part of the Alife Summer 2009 Footwear Collection, their low top Public Outrage sneaker comes in three canvas options - blue, red and yellow. The sneaker features a canvas upper with white print details, as well as a large size Alife rubber logo on the heel. The sneaker is now available from Mita.via highsnobiety

THOUGHT OF THE DAY....

"Self perservation: first law of nature"-My Grandpa

WAITING IN LINE FOR YEZZIES....

JD-LIVING THE LIFE....

WIIMOTE CHOCOLATE CANDY...

It is not the Wiimote soap, their new shop, Digital Chocolates has brought us a a variety of chocolate game controllers, from a Wiimote Chocolate Candy to a Sony Playstation Controller candy."Made of scrumptious tasting Merckens melting candy wafers. Weighs about 3.75 ounces. Tastes like the white from Hershey's cookies n' creme chocolate bars."

DOM KENNEDY FUTURESTREET/DRUGSOUNDS MIXTAPE..

Dom Kennedy has been working hard to promote his latest project, FutureStreet/DrugSounds. With the success of the “Future Street Cool Tour”, Dom has released his anticipated FutureStreet/DrugSounds album this week.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Some ni@@as got jobs, but I got sixteens"-Dom Kennedy

POW!!!!

Working diligently on the the spring/summer drop. It's been awesome,really. A lot brands or companies are either to big or don't PHYSICALLY do the labor part of their collection. Not us. We silk screen everything, embroider everything, rock samples of shit before anyone sees it from us. It's been fun and the wait is almost over. More details coming sooner than soon. LOCK IN LIKE DIDDY SAYS!!! For the twitters out there.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER...

*Baked pork chops in mushroom and white wine reduction, green beans and corn on the cob.

MAESTRO KNOWS...EP.6

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"Hold your own"-Unknown

THOUGHT OF THE DAY....

"None of us is as smart as all of us." - Phil Condit

BLEU COLLAR VS.PORTISHEAD

A couple of posts ago we put the making of the video up,here is the official.L.A. duo Bleu Collar snap on Portishead’s “Machine Gun”. Directed by Amanjah and sponsored by BLVCK SCVLE clothing.

WHATADOSE #21

Japanese footwear brand Terrem give that very treatment to the traditional deck shoe. Their Forests model combines the basic deck shoe outline with a hybrid loafer aesthetic and sneaker soles, making for quite an interesting arrangement. Three colorways are now available at ZOZOTOWN including black, brown, and white.via hypebeast

3 SIXTEEN AUTUMN 2009 PHOTOSHOOT

*These pieces are dope, 3 Sixteen has flawlessly produced there own lane. If you plan on not just doing tees and have the clout to open up the market and expand beyond, take notes cause here it is right here.WOW.....

THE MAKING OF BLEU COLLAR VS. PORTISHEAD..

THOUGHT OF THE DAY.....

"Vision is a art of seeing things invisible."-Jonathan Swift

MOS DEF

*Mighty Mos gives us a sample of what's to come from his upcoming album Ecstatic. In stores June 9th

THE FRESH & BEAUTIFUL TEE

Fresh Sneakers and beautiful days, what else does a sneaker head really need? The tee says it all and features a pic of one your childhood heroes Mr. Rodgers, welcome to the sneaker head neighborhood boys and girls via.dailydrop

THOUGHT OF THE DAY....(AGAIN)

God is good all the time, and all the time god is good. Any and everything is possible.

DON'T SLEEP...

*Living The Life. The JD series, got B.Cox on sleep cam.

MAESTRO KNOWS..PT 4

*Estevan Oriol is one of the illest to do it. The passion he puts in his work is incredible.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY....

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." - Albert Schweitzer

FUCT 09 SPRING /SUMMER APRIL TEES

FUCT continues previewing their Spring/Summer Collection with a look into four additional graphic t-shirts scheduled to release soon. The tees showcase FUCT’s signature in-your-face aesthetic with their usual emphasis on top notch garment/print quality. Look for these at select FUCT retailers worldwide.via hypebeast

WHATADOSE # 20

Swedish sneaker brand Jim Rickey got together with French artist Jaek El Diablo to collaborate on a high top sneaker. Quite some Jordan influence went into the sneaker, which features a black/grey all-over pattern and red and black leather accents. They will release the sneaker in a special box, coming with a dustbag and a matching t-shirt. via highsnobiety

ACAPULCO GOLD @ EASTWEST

EastWest Worldwide just received a new shipment of Acapulco Gold tees including a dope graphic of the legendary Bird vs. Magic silhouette. EASTWESTWORLDWIDE.COM

THE REAL x TRADE IN FULL

* A little Monday humor.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

"This life is worth living, we can say, since it is what we make it." - William James

HAPPY EASTER

UNION NYC x NIKE DUNK HIGH CHALLENGE SUPREME

In a release that was totally kept under the radar, Union NYC has just released this Nike Dunk High Challenge Supreme that sees design inspiration from a few classic Nike styles. The Nike Air Tech Challenge hot lava colorway is used, while the Vandal strap makes a cameo as well. The strap displays Union’s logo on the front and another added piece of flavoring comes within the lining as it features a camo print. Only 100 pairs were made available and in all likelihood - they are long gone. This year is Union’s 20-year anniversary and it was mentioned in an email from the shop that a lot of collaborative pieces are in line to be released throughout the year, so one can’t help but wonder if this was worked in as part of the celebration, but either way, it’s a cool shoe from both parties involved.via slamhype

THOUGHT OF THE DAY....

"Death may be the greatest of all human blessings"-Socrates

WHO THE HELL IS......

*More on Everblade soon....