EMPIRE STATE

I LOVE when video directors or motion picture directors in general have an incredible eye to capture photography. Shots from Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.

LITTLE DYNAMITE

This little Romanian kid is INCREDIBLE!! Things get REAL interesting after the :30 mark.

I OFFICIALLY feel like a wimp now!!…

ART FOR AFRICA

Converse, known for its efforts to bring attention to AIDS in Africa via the 1Hund(Red) campaign, commissions some of the most talented artist to design quality and visually appealing products. Above is a painting by Jeff Hamada for Converse. This design was applied to the classic Canvas All-Star hi-top sneaker that Converse is most known for.

BUCKSHOT SHOW

An action shot from the Buckshot show. Not my usual attire, but yes it was my usual high energy performance.
[photo by Olu]

BILLY’S THROWBACK

A “Bargain Bin” Oldie but a Goodie!  Catch Billy in his singing days with a unique 2-piece band. Only 3 vinyls in existence.

PERCEPTION IS EVERYTHING

My best friend (wife) and I have an interesting ongoing debate that will never rest. She believes that even though square glazed doughnuts and round-holed glazed doughnuts come from the same batch of dough, the SQUARE Glazed taste better. LOL!!…The video above showcases this argument with a different food item/snack and how perception is EVERYTHING!!

BARE IN THE AIR

Traveling would never be the same if THIS were the case. Air New Zealand filmed a “Safety First” short and the attendants are NUDE with body paint to imitate clothes. Pretty cool! But like I said, ooooweee would traveling be different!

GET LIFTED

Clark, thanks for this one bro!!
also, check out: 12HRS

THE YOUNG EAT THE OLD

New dancer on the scene, not even in his teens making a name for himself in the Break Dance world. Xavier Drayton affectionately known as “X” was captured in this photo gettin’ down at this years Art of Hip Hop 4. Pictures courtesy of Giovanny Fietz.

More pictures to come. Stay tuned. If you have any pictures from the event that you would like to submit for posting, please send to info@artofhiphopbuffalo.com

AT LEAST WE’RE NOT DETROIT

Thanks to my man B.A. for this one. WOW!!…i can hear the echos of a nearby ghost-town in the rust belt sharing the same sentiments….But at least we’re not Detroit…lol. wow.!!