Category: Music

Second Time Around

Around this time last year, KICKS/HI and Converse collaborated to produce a beautiful Tiger Camo Chuck Taylor All Star. I had the pleasure of seeing these beauts on my feet this summer when I was back home.

At first I didn’t think they were for “me”, but having tried them on, I already knew what the hype was about. Unfortunately, I didn’t purchase them and I sort of regret that decision. But lo and behold, the brands are back at it again this winter with the Tiger Camo II – a pair in the same pattern but in a solid gray and black. You’d be crazy if you didn’t want these in your closet!

Shoes have really been on my mind lately! These will be available on November 10th at both KICKS/HI locations (Honolulu and Guam) and St. Alfred‘s in Chicago. Only 600 pairs will be sold – so grab a pair quick! Who knows, maybe you’ll find yourself singing this Lil Ugly Mane song while wearing them?

good & gorgeous

Over the past few days, I’ve got two new albums on repeat. Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city tells the story of Kendrick and his beloved hometown Compton. The album has the old 90’s/early 2000’s vibe but the collection of voicemails from his parents about Domino’s Pizza to conversations he has with his friends make this album something most people can relate to. Even the prayer recital kind of hit home for me since I’ve gone to Catholic school, haha!

My favourite songs include “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe”, “Money Trees”, “Poetic Justice” featuring Drake, “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst”, and “The Recipe” which is included in the deluxe edition. The album is now available on Spotify!

Face Vega and Gila Monsta are two friends who make up Gorgeous Children. I’m really bad at describing music genres but I guess if I had to put these guys in a category it would probably be….Rap Noir? Is that even real? I don’t know, a mixture of dark and trill music is something new to me but I am enjoying it. “Secret Indicments” is a song I’ve got on repeat. You can purchase their self-titled album through their bandcamp.

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Here’s what I’ve been listening to for the past three weeks: Lush’s Split, Beenzino’s 24:26, Breakbot’s By Your Side, and Miguel’s Kaleidoscope Dream (and his first album All I Want is You). All very good albums.

What have you guys been listening to lately? Any upcoming albums you’re looking forward to?

HE’S ONE OF A KIND

Let’s face it – Korean music is making a strong impression on the west-side of the world today. I’ve always been open to global music whether it be French, Brazilian, or Filipino but Korean music has always been a closeted favourite of mine for almost 5 years. I remember some of my middle school friends mentioning names such as Big Bang so I, along with my sister, decided to look them up and give them a listen. We were hooked right off the bat!

Today, G-Dragon of BB released his new music video for “One of A Kind” as a solo artist. And all I can say is, “WOW, WHAT THE F**K!??!?!” I was a bit overwhelmed at first but after a few watches, I grew to love it. The little kids, the black and white concept, all the Chrome Hearts, the Chanel tennis getup (my favourite), custom Vans Old Skools, dreadhead Youngbae in Givenchy and Rick Owens (reminded me of their old BB days), my girl LYDIA PAEK, GD dancing his butt off… I mean the animal concept was a bit bizarre and his yellow spaghetti hair wasn’t really working for me, but hey it’s G-Dragon! He can do all that and more. He is probably one of the most hard-working, talented, “G”‘d out, coolest persons in the world right now and he’s definitely one of my icons. He really is “one of a kind”!