Weezy appears to be doing his part for the action sports economy with few references dropped in his song Bill Gatesfrom theI Am Not A Human Being album.
Vans, Tony Hawk, and Shaun White all get props. Here are just a few select rhymes from different verses:
“Skinny ass pants, Fresh pair of Vans, If you n-ggas keep trippin’ n-gga share an ambulance”
“All day I do it, I do it like Tony, Got a sign on my dick that say “bad bitches only””
“Dress like a skater, ride on you like Shaun White, I’m high all day, you can call that shit a long flight”
Starting Friday September 10, 2010 Weezer fans can buy the new Weezer album Hurley at PacSun three days ahead of its official release, according to a story on Stereogum. Not only that, but there will reported be “Weezer-inspired” clothing for sale as well.
If “Weezer-inspired” refers to the band’s nerdy, ’90s look of worn cardigans/hoodies, plaid shirts buttoned up to the throat, ’70s sportswear, etc., then isn’t it more to the spirit of the band to get the originals in thrift stores?
Nope. Rivers is an aging rock star and as anyone who’s read Bill Flannagan’s Evening’s Empire knows, the most important thing about being a rock star is getting paid.
Apparently, Trouble Andrew can’t walk because he’s ingested sixteen beers and he can’t talk because he has smoked fifteen marijuana cigarettes. Now it appears he needs a ride home, girl.
Trouble’s new video sounds like a fantasy date come true. Nice to see Mr. Andrew knows his demo so well. . . he’s rebellious.
Los Desperados and Bat Skates are presenting Transition at Hurley in the heart of Velcro Valley tomorrow (July 10, 2010) from 6 to 10 PM titled. The free gathering will feature art, music, and skateboarding with some hot rod flavor. It all goes down at 1945 Placentia Ave. in Costa Mesa, California.
Bring your skateboard, some inked-up friends in Brixton hats, and you’ll fit right in. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
We weren’t in Dublin, Ireland last night so we missed this opening for a showing of Glen E. Friedman’s photography at The Lighthouse Cinema. The opening of the show is in conjunction with a screening of Jem Cohen’s Fugazi documentary Instrument.
Orange 21, the parent company of Spy Optic today announced the creation of their newest division: music. And Fran Richards finally gets to put his enormous CD/music collection to work.
No other subculture has the amazing power to communicate and permeate so many different types of hearts and minds as music,” says Stone Douglass, CEO. “Investing in the Music Division completes a circle in our portfolio of lifestyle brands and we expect it to be a great fit.” . . . Orange 21 has appointed Fran Richards, current VP of Marketing for Orange 21, to the new position of Vice President of Business Development and head of the new Music Division.
Fran has already hooked up a joint partner ship with Mary J Blige and Interscope Geffen A&M Records‘ Jimmy Iovine (the guy behind Monster’sBeats by Dr. Dre headphones) for Melodies by MJB which he says is “a luxurious range of high-end acetate and metal frames inspired by Mary’s own passion for sunglasses.”
Ms. Blige does appear to wear them well. . . follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
Think you’ve had a rough life? The Master of Disaster Duane Peters puts nearly everyone (who is still alive) to shame in the barely standing department. Click play for stories from the punk rock skate lifestyle and DP’s thoughts on everything.
As Skate & Annoy’s Kilwag pointed out today, Justin Bieber the “prepubescent pop star” can ollie higher than he can. We agree. But what he failed to point out is that Bieber also has impeccable taste in footwear. . .
Weezy appears to be doing his part for the action sports economy with few references dropped in his song Bill Gates from the I Am Not A Human Being album. 
