“Warpaint” Nokahoma Stickers

Category: Stickers, Process, Teaser
March 13th, 2010 by Larry

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We’ve been puttin’ on Warpaint for Spring ‘10. Right now, you can pick up some of these ultra-glossy, skateboard-worthy preview stickers from Standard on Peachtree or with any of your online orders (while supplies last).

If you spot any of these around town, send us your pics. Maybe you’ll get something nice in return!

Process x El Bar “PONCE” Fitted Cap

Category: Process, ATL Life, Collaboration, Caps
March 13th, 2010 by Larry

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This is been a long time coming… Another collaboration with El Bar Atlanta, pays homage to one of the most loved and infamous streets in town, Ponce De Leon, better known as PONCE if you’re a local. You’ll be sure to find ourselves or some of our very good friends enjoying themselves all up and down Ponce De Leon on any given night; especially at El Bar.

These caps are manufactured by Estate L.A. and will be released very soon. Sit tight kiddos!

Bedazzled Biggie!

Category: Design, Music
March 11th, 2010 by Larry

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I’ve only been teaching at Portfolio Center for 6 months, but this is probably the best (or my favorite, at least) Entertainment Design concept so far.

The assignment was to create and album cover for the Miley Cyrus vs. Notorious B.I.G. mashup. Hilaaarious!!! This is a work in progress, and I’ll definitely update the final project once it’s dunzo.

Great job Jessica G!

Rehab - Back on Tour

Category: Music, ATL Life
March 11th, 2010 by Larry

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Dem Rehab Boyz are back on the road and bassist Hano Leathers shows off what they’ll be living in for the next two months. Follow their twitter to see what hijinx they get into all over the USA.

Gloating!

Category: ATL Life
March 11th, 2010 by Larry

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The Champion of our Fantasy Football League, Alan Woodruff, sent me this photo of himself and our beloved trophy. The subject line: “Only 6 more months…”

Not cool bro.

T.I. - I’m Back

Category: Music, ATL Life, MP3
March 11th, 2010 by Larry

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Fresh outta the slammer into your earholes [via the blogosphere]. Welcome back Rubber Band Man. Now it’s time to do something about that horrible acronym-based clothing line of yours. Yea I said it… If you have the means, you should hire some folks who know what they’re doing. It’s hurting your personal brand more than helping it. Call me… we’ll get a GrindHouse burger and play some FIFA (or NBA Live). We’ll hash it all out in an afternoon.

Download: T.I. - I’m Back

The Basics: Grids

Category: Design, The Basics
March 10th, 2010 by Larry

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I tell my students this all the time: If you don’t start your designs with a grid, then you’ve already screwed up. I don’t care what you’re trying to accomplish, you need a grid. Sure, you don’t want that grid to “own your ass”, so you can always intentionally “break” that grid after establishing it. But opening Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign / Fireworks / etc. without any idea of how you’re going to lay something out is going to kill you in the end (and your designs will most likely be crappppie).

U.S. Royalty - SXSW 2010 EP

Category: Music, MP3, Austin
March 10th, 2010 by Larry

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U.S. Royalty has released this, downloadable EP as they make their way down the East Coast and across the South to Austin, TX’s South by Southwest Music Conference. If you’ve never heard of SXSW, you’ve been living under a rock. Wish these boys luck as they’re sure to melt faces at their SXSW showcase.

Download (via Mediafire): U.S. Royalty - SXSW 2010 EP

Big Boi - Fo Yo Sorrows VIDEO (feat. Too Short & George Clinton)

Category: Video, Music, ATL Life
March 10th, 2010 by Larry


The usual suspects (Dax, Zach Wolfe, and Sumner) are at it again with another Big Boi video that’s destined for virality. Nice work again boys!

Ana Free Billboard in Times Square by Joe Martinez

Category: Design, New York, Photography
March 8th, 2010 by Larry

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Our studio-mate, Joe Martinez, just tweeted this image from Times Square. He’s responsible for the awesome photography of Portugal singing sensation, Ana Free. Congrats Joe! This is big…

8Ball & MJG (feat. Lil Boosie) - Ten Toes Down (Mayhem Remix)

Category: Music, ATL Life, MP3
March 8th, 2010 by Larry

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Photo by Ryan Purcell aka OhSnapKid.com

Our crew’s favorite Dubstep DJ, Mayhem, puts his unique twist on 8Ball & MJG’s track, Ten Toes Down. I love listening to his live sets, because he always finds a great way to incorporate some Dirty South flavor into them; as you can tell from this remix.

Download: 8Ball & MJG (feat. Lil Boosie) - Ten Toes Down (Mayhem Remix)

MADSTEEZ - “Make The Difference” Mural

Category: Video, Art, Los Angeles
March 2nd, 2010 by Larry


This is ridiculous! Madsteez completed this mural in 6 days. I’ve painted many-a-mural, and it’s not easy. The piece spans 80ft x 30ft and is on the rooftop of the Ricardo Montalban Theater on Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles. I want to see how he planned this feat!

Stranger Day - Polar Bear Cold

Category: Music, MP3, Collaboration, Chicago, Charlotte
March 1st, 2010 by Larry

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North Carolina’s, Stranger Day, brings us a new track in collaboration with Chicago’s British Knights. I’m a huge fan of this song and his new visual identity. Check out that Padre’s inspired SD! I’m looking forward to hearing more from this project (if there is anything else to hear). It’s always encouraging to see a friend put themselves out there in a major way.

Word on the street is that Stranger Day might be making an ATL appearance very soon…

Download: Stranger Day - Polar Bear Cold

Nike Introduces 2010 National Team Kits

Category: Design, Video, Sneakers, FIFA
March 1st, 2010 by Larry


The World Cup is 101 days away, and Nike has finally revealed what their teams will be wearing in the tournament. One of the most interesting things about these new kits is that Nike’s Considered innovations are in each kit, as they are made from recycled plastic bottles. Each kit contains up to 8 bottles worth of recycled plastic.

Check out some close ups after the jump. Read more »

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