Thurman the Sheepdog

My buddy Matt and I collaborated on a assignment for our sculpture class. We had to complete a project that showed how we interacted with nature. Enjoy...

Music Monday: Welcoming in the Summer

(introducing the new music monday, double the pleasure, format)
De La Soul x Nike....again

This past march marks the 20th Anniversary of De La Soul's Three Feet High and Rising. In order to bring in the festivities, De La Soul and Nike collaborate, once again, to release their newest tracks since 2004!

This soon to be released track is a 45 min cut arranged specifically for "runners", but will be appreciate by all hip hop junkies. The recording is composed of about 8 or 9 tracks, mixed together by Flosstradamus. Although I'm questioning De La's choice in producers, I'm psyched for the mix to drop tomorrow! SO..look out for the link manana, cus its a funky way to start the summer....

http://vimeo.com/4375241

Masta Ace: A Long Hot Summer

There is something about summer in Brooklyn that brings about the creative juices, i.e. Do the Right Thing a Spike Lee joint, or the classic A Long Hot Summer by the masta, Masta Ace himself.

Ace put out this concept album in 2001. The narrative takes you on a tour through the summer in BK with Ace and Fats Belvedere. Go buy, pirate or share this album with a few friends, because it will transport your mind from finals to home sweet home.
Masta Ace - Bklyn Masala

Nike "Onwards" Video

Amazing video released by the talented illustrator, and toy mogul James Jarvis in collaboration with Nike. Entitled “Onwards,” the video follows one of Jarvis’ famous characters on his adventure as he runs through an ever changing landscape. Prepare for your eyes to melt.



Read an interview with Jarvis at Arrested Motion.

Words of Wisdom #2

A hero and an icon while living, Bob Marley continues to influence people 25 years after his passing. His music worked as the rhetoric of the Rastafarian movement against oppression and racism in Jamaica. Using metaphors to describe the hardships of the political fights of Jamaicans and Africans, Marley established himself as the spokesman of a race and culture. While the man himself may be gone, his words of Wisdom will always live on.

Marley left us with a never-ending library of inspirational music including one of my favorites, "Wisdom."

Americas Pastime

We're still working on final designs for the Spring line. In the meantime here are some photos I took today while at a local baseball field. Gotta love how baseball is back on the television.

Apple Juice Kid

This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, the best selling jazz album ever. The Apple Juice Kid, a NC native and well seasoned jazz drummer, remixed Miles Davis's grooves into a sexy electronic mixtape very suitable for the bedroom...yea i said it. So next time you play in the sheets, let The Apple Juice Kid help you with your cause.

Okayplayer and Illroots promoted this mixatpe, which means FREE DOWNLOAD!

GO SLUMP!

We just want to give a shout out to Slump from UCB (Wale's band) for repping WISDOM onstage. These pictures are from their performance in Burlington, VT.


^ Jake with Slump after the show ^

Keep checking the blog. The Wisdom Move Makers are doing just that.

This just made my day.

I am always skeptical of what youtube suggests after you watch a video, but this one is a GEM!

Subtitles: Roh, Ah wapa-taya dzo, bah bah do baoh baohh! I like it!

K-Os: Yes!

K-Os, a 16 year hip hop veteran, is releasing his sixth album tomorrow. I received a promo copy earlier this week, and after many spins I am very impressed. K-Os, pronounced chaos, provides an uplifting set of lyrics appropriate for the anticipated spring weather.

Keep an eye out for K-Os this summer, he will playing many free festivals in the tri-state to promote awareness for the underground scene. His concerts are high energy and inspiring. So, if you like slam poetry like delivery make sure to buy/download Yes!.

(Biggup to the Canadian rappers who are making a name for themselves this year!

Words of Wisdom #1

Welcome to Words of Wisdom. This section of the blog will be dedicated to showing you the different ways "Wisdom" can be used in everyday life.

Here is a book that was recommended to me by multiple ex-girlfriends.

Eye Candy

I am unable to get work done with a messy room, however I got one corner of my room that never seems to stay clean. Decided to go rummaging through it today and found some old photographs I took on my last trip to NYC. Check it.

For those of you who haven't checked the online store yet, click the link at the top right of the blog or click here. BIG thanks to Trevor from PDV for helpin get that all set up.

Wale - Penthouse Anthem

Leaked by the man himself a little while ago...

Wale - Penthouse Anthem

Wale x UCB

Last night the Wisdom team went to check out Wale (note the tee on his shoulder) and his band, UCB. The show was incredible. High energy at all times, and even a couple freestyles and previews from the upcoming album.

After the show we got a chance to meet up with Wale for a picture, and chilled with Slump and Rich from UCB back at the office. Awesome guys. Loved the 3-D chalkboard. Check out the pics.

WISDOM SIGHTING: There have been reports from Burlington, VT that one of the members of UCB is rocking Wisdom on stage as we post this. Stay tuned for pics.

Slump in another world.

Loving it.

WEAR YOUR WISDOM TO WALE!

DO IT!