“There’s forces that are going on that I don’t think a lot of motherfuckers that make music today are aware of. It’s deep. I’ve felt it. I’ve felt other forces pulling at me. This is a very powerful medium that we are involved in.
I learned at an early age that what we were doing in the choir was just as important as the preacher. It was a ministry in itself. We could stir the pot, you know? The stage is our pulpit, and you can use all of that energy and that music and the lights and the colors and the sound. But you know, you’ve got to be careful.” -d’angelo.

“There’s forces that are going on that I don’t think a lot of motherfuckers that make music today are aware of. It’s deep. I’ve felt it. I’ve felt other forces pulling at me. This is a very powerful medium that we are involved in.

I learned at an early age that what we were doing in the choir was just as important as the preacher. It was a ministry in itself. We could stir the pot, you know? The stage is our pulpit, and you can use all of that energy and that music and the lights and the colors and the sound. But you know, you’ve got to be careful.” -d’angelo.



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Nike Air Max 1 ‘Leopard’ Pack Fall 2012

From the Nike Fall 2012 Collection we present the Air Max 1 Leopard Pack. Coming in two colorways, the sneaker is actually from the womens collection, but do not be surprised if it turns up in lots of men’s stores as well – but of course only until size 9.5.

They offer a black colorway with classic leopard pattern details and infrared lining, as well as a grey colorway with white leopard details and contrasting red lining. Both sneakers feature ripstop nylon on the toe box and suede on the rest of the upper.

Photography: Highsnobiety.com

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Gourmet – Fall/Winter 2012 Collection | Media Preview

L.A.-based Gourmet made a cross-country trek to preview the brand’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection at New York’s Spotted Pig last Wednesday. While attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, Gourmet co-founders John Buscemi and Greg Lucci presented the upcoming footwear lineup, made up of popular models including the Quattro Skate, Dieci 2 SN and the 21, in unique finishes like ocelot print and Japanese ultrasuede, alongside the more traditional full grain leather. The occasion also marked the debut of the Gaetano, the most technically advanced shoe from the brand to date, featuring a no-sew upper with mesh details and lightweight tech outsole. Among the guests of note were Va$htie Kola, Brooklyn Circus‘ Ouigi Theodore, and photographers Mel D. Cole and William Yan.

Photography: Mel D. Cole/Villageslum.com