In the intricate tapestry of the music world, certain artists emerge as vibrant threads that weave the fabric of innovation, authenticity, and raw talent. One such luminary is Wiki, an American rapper and record producer hailing from the bustling heart of New York City. From the very streets that breathed life into hip-hop, Wiki's artistic journey has been a testament to unbridled creativity. (Patta)
Spending an afternoon with the multi-faceted rapper as he reflects on his latest album, telling the truth, and finding gratitude. (SSENSE)
Lou Barlow and John Davis made tracks for the 1995 cultural flashpoint. They split after a 1999 LP, but reunited during the pandemic, and made plans to release more songs. (NYT)
The OG HommeGirl is launching a collection with skatewear brand FA. Chloë stops by to talk shop with creative director and friend Jen Brill before the drop. (HommeGirls)
Designer Kyle Ng is ignoring conventional wisdom and embracing a new kind of do-everything, maximalist approach to streetwear: sponsoring hardcore festivals, running a movie theatre, hosting Magic: The Gathering tournaments. And, somehow, business is booming. (GQ)
Art Merch
The rise of museum and art gallery merchandise is unstoppable - the cumulative point of an economic and creative process that started with Pop Art. And as museum-going turns into a signifier of one’s inclusion in a global creative class compensating financial precariousness with good taste, the rule is simple: If you can’t buy the painting, why not get the T-shirt? (KALEIDOSCOPE)
From its outpost in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, Dave's New York has become an institution in the Big Apple by being what Adam Levy - the third generation of his family to work at the shop - describes as "a real store, for real people". (Highsnobiety)
Flyers From New York's '90s Queer Scene Documented in New Book, Getting In
The David Kennerley-compiled book features over 200 flyers from legendary NYC queer parties like Purgatory and Lick It! (DJ Mag)
Katsu Naito's Harlem in the 1990s
The Japanese photographer captured his New York neighbourhood on the cusp of two eras. (The Guardian)
With the recent publication of Hip Hop Years The B Sides 1982-2020 (Café Royal Books), Beckman did a little crate digging of her very own. Drawing inspiration from the era when artists released deep cuts on the flip side of 45s and cassette singles, she dove deep into her archive and unearthing a collection of never-before-seen photograph of Hip Hop artists including Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Method Man, Joey Badass, and Eric B. and Rakim. (ANIMAL)
The True Essence of Street Art as Seen in Artist REMIO’s Graffiti
REMIO is a graffiti writer based in Paris and a HUF ambassador who receives support not only from the art scene but from the street fashion world as well. He has made his mark far and wide, working in the underground scene and around the world. (Tokion)
Get it? Possessed to s(print)? Because it’s a magazine about running? (Monster Children)
With America’s Tennis Tournament in full swing, we’ve compiled the best articles to keep you cool during any conversation. (Weed Sport)
