Thursday, August 6, 2009

Upcoming Artist: Vas Anglin

DBK had the oppurtunity to host our first upcoming interview with the artist Vas Anglin hailing from Jersey. With rappers from Lords of the Underground, Joe Buddens, Naughty by Nature, Red and Method man in the past/present, Vas Anglin hails to become the future of Jersey Hip-Hop and eventually hit a national scale. Check out his interview and a snippet of the track, "One Question". What you think?

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DBK: Tell us about yourself and what you currently do? (Age, educational background, hobbies)
VA:
I’m 21, currently working at Sound A Rama (Rahway’s local record shop). For as long as I can remember music was a passion I had so I wanted to make it a reality. Following high school I decided to go to The Institute of Audio Research. That was the turning point for it all; they broke down everything from the music to the business side also. Since then I have been working on my sound & new material wherever I find inspiration.

DBK: What makes you different from everyone in your field?

VA: With everything I do I try to fill a void. Though much of my work has been sample based thus far I try to bridge the generation gap & show my appreciation to those that paved the way. When I sit down with an artist it’s never the same. My main goal is to help them paint a picture where our medium is the music. .

DBK: What made you start? (skateboarding, bike riding, DJing, rapping etc.)

VA:Growing up I had friends that were into the skating more than I was; hanging out with them I began that. Shortly there after I got into the music and been here ever since. I’d say about three going on four years now.

DBK: Who is the biggest influence in your life?

VA: Aside from my mother because she was a single parent showing me there was always a way out. I’d have to say anyone I’ve met or anyone I meet that is striving to make a difference. The few that stand out to blend in.

DBK: What big names have you have worked with in the past?

VA: St Joe Louis (formerly Prizm), Kay M (106 & park’s Freestyle Friday grand champ), Broken English, Rewmec, & Nucci Reyo

DBK: What does Dirty Backpack Krew mean to you?

VA: With the upbeat urban look, its trendy for starters but it’s a way of life. It’s like the perfect blend between good taste & futuristic raw expression for me being the rebel that I am.

DBK: Any Last Words or comments for the readers…………………

VA: “Nobody said it be easy…Talent accompanies success, cash in your thoughts” Myspace.com/Th3fa1th Twitter.com/Vasanglin

Check out the track ABOVE!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

High-End Kicks for the Fall 09




No worries about getting turned down for dress code with these trendy kicks for the fall. In no particular order we have: D&G patent trim sneakers($395.00), D&G Patent Leather Sneaker ($295.00), and Last but not least Prada Nylon Sneaker ($395.00). The shoes can be all found in the nearest upscale store(i.e Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus,Nordstroms). What you think?!?!

Commonwealth X Reebok Pump Omni Lite Pack



This pack will consist of three vivid colorways of the Omni Pump Lite: purple/black, aqua green/white and black/blue-red. Each pair features a combination of premium leather and mesh on the base. Other details seen on each colorway include a white midsole, tonal shoelaces and the letters, CMON (Commonwealth) embroidered on the heel panel

Yay or Nay???!?! Whats your thoughts?

Kid Cudi in Complex Magazine



Thought this was a dope cover and picture for the Kid Cudi Complex magazine feature....For Complex’s August/September issue, up-and-coming rapper Kid Cudi graces the cover. Cudi descriptively describes the pain of losing his father and uncle to cancer among other subjects in an interview with Joe La Puma (click here to read the story). Check it out!!

New Release: Vans Syndicate AV Sk8 Low S



What you think yay or Nay?!?!? Stussy collaborated with Vans on this pack and their efforts are apparent via the minimalist addendums applied to the flagship Sk8 Low. Now available online.

Paul Rodriguez- "Today Was A Good"

Check out the Cameos in this video.

Pharrell in Nike Lunaracers and Wallys!!!!



Pharrell seen here with Wallys and Nike Lunaracers!!! Pharrell's comment on his outfit, "I love the Lunars(BTW, 40 years ago today NASA sent the first 3 men to the Moon!). They are my favorite sneakers right now. A lot of people think this jacket is BBC but It’s by Lanvin."