Final Flyers

I know some talented Mofos.  Added that i never had to jock them or convince them on what i did in the past, present, and what i am doing in the future is legit.  The only way i gained that kind of trust is true relationships with these people.  My homie, crew member, and insighter – Fibes is one of those talented mofos.  I met Fibes back in 1998-99 in Mililani.  I was invited to skate with the Mills Vills skaters at City Mill and up at Mauka by Jerome James a.k.a. J-rome the Jramaja! I was going to school at LCC and was hungry to skate.  The Mililani skaters I would compare them to the LOVE park locals or the DC skaters, while the A’ala Park Bastards were the EMB Locals/Pier7 equivalent.  In that time period i became friends with Ian, Morgan, Clint, Mark, Ross, Jared, Mark, Darin, & a host of other skaters.

Back then i lived and skated all my life in town.  Kapahulu was where i started and from my recolection we were the first to skate Paki Park Walls – the ones outside the Firestation basketball courts.  In Kapahulu the crew was Brandon, Ryan, Erin, Scott, and Me.  Before me i only remember a skater name Micheal Chang that lived up the street, but he quit later.  If not skating Kapahulu i would meet up at Kaimuki Park.  At Kaimuki Park, all the Palolo, Kaimuki, & some Kahala skaters would meet up and skate the walls for hours with the occasional running from the Palolo Valley Bloods.  This crew was thick from Laotians to Gang Members i gotta give the homies i remember some props – Frank, Bozo, Sampet, Darin, Joel, Balut, Brandon, Lil’ Chris, Jojo, Gato, Francis, Bryce, KC, Jeff, Aaron, Jimbo, Hiro, Errol, Benton, Ants, Kelaula, Frank, Omar, Noguchi, Miles, Vega, Ala Boy, Kurt, main homie Bradley (theres more i can’t remember) From there we would either skate down Waialae Ave and skate through town eventually ending up at A’ala Park or head east and skate LihoLiho rails & banks, Liliokalani benches, Petrie Park stage, Holes in Kahala, Niu Valley Inter, Wallows, Park & Ride, and Unevens in Kalama Valley.  No car, all Bus!

I only seen Rob Carlyon killing A’ala and on videos.  I eventually got to work with him at LMID.  Along with Rob, Darin Lee, Kekoa Rogan, Josh Norgren, Jeff Oshiro, and the homie Fibes.  See Fibes got me the job at LMID.  At LMID i got intro’ed to Larry, Shane, Chad, Neil, Ryan, Jerald, and Kenny.  Through the years i’ve either bumped into all the skater mentioned at a skate spot, at a skate park, or went out skating with them.  We all share a common bond the love for skateboarding.  So when the need fits the cause, we gonna do it up BIG! The Deck the Halls show. All skateboarding from those who did it, done did it, and still doing it.  All you fake mutha’s can get the bozak!

Spitfire…

So Xolo & LifeRex never came thru, how someone doesn’t make a free trip to Hawaii is beyond me.  Much respect to them.  Still we had a vast number for performances for that ase!  The Gooks did a life set which i missed, Parlous & Moxxx ripped a nice set, Mic Sessions i’m assuming is from LA freshed it up as well.

Nabahe rocked a set with the help of EK.  The touring and hanging with undergrounds elite has done Bahe good. His set is on point. Mahalo for bahe for putting this one on.   I actually missed my set, but was able to rock a quick 3 song banger.  I actually noticed a gang of LS supporters; Asend, Disco, some guy in a LS soundwave shirt, and these guys below…

I am more fans of these guys than they are of my music.  I used to skate with them and they were the older guys who ripped the mini ramp.  Never thought that the older guys i used to skate with would be into underground Hip-Hop.  Big ups to you guys, Kailua mini ramp in the house.  Respect on the Paper Plates request.

2Mex got the merch, but he couldn’t find a signal…can you hear me now?

Thesis Sahib, he is one of those multi talented artists.  Homie can spit flames and his art is original and inventive.  I have been waiting to see him perform ever since i heard his project with Self Help – Bending Mouth.

http://www.myspace.com/thesissahib

I don’t remember how i learned about Bleubird, but i do own everything the has on wax, except for the one he brought with him to Hawaii, i was broke so i gotta cop that later.

Seening Bleu was inspiring the amount of energy he puts out to a crowd of 50 or so was tremendous! I am so pumped to put out new music and rock a crowd like dem.  Big ups. check out www.bleubird.org

There are a handful of people that constantly support!  One of them is Keoki aka SirSlouch aka Silentsir.  He live Nalo, he works a full time job, he works with autistic kids, he has as much reasons to not come out and support.  So whats your reason?  And don’t tell me Wife, Kids, I work early, or no mo money.  Sorry that holds no weight.  Funny how people can get all ready to drink at a bar with some dj playing the same old crap, and when heavyweight underground artists come thru they are no where in sight.  Auwe!  Big ups to Ian from BH/84 i always seem to see him supporting as well.

Mex bum rushed the stage for 30 minutes of pure accapella.  Flames.  I wish that he did a few more tracks with beats but it was an amazing feat just spiting rhyme after rhyme.

2Mex stepped off stage for most of his performance getting in the grill of the crowd.  Big ups to all who came thru and supported.  Mahalo to Bahe for putting on a dope show. Thanks to 2Mex, Thesis, Bleu, & Mic Sess for coming to Hawaii. Sorry the turnout wasn’t bigger.

Ryan Spencer!

G Webb been doing it up with BK Projects, Nardo is murkin’ SF, Jordan is flowing up in the Girl Wherehouse, but we can’ t sleep on Ryan Spencer.  One of Maui’s rippers that made the jump from the 808 to the rock.  Looks like this guy doesn’t have a clothing sponsor, i be down to hook em up with a grip of LS shirts. From Hawaii and killing it. Last trick is murder!

What i expected!

Stopped by K-VIBE ( Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange), this is what i love to see in a community like Kalihi.  The kids can build a bike for free as long as they do it themselves and follow the instructors rules.  When i was growing up we had 4 boys and 2 bikes.  Our 2 bikes lasted over 10 years-only because we would get free parts from friends bikes and fix the thing our self.  A program like this is super valuable to bring education, discipline, instruction, and value in a Kalihi Youths life.  My homie Matt is the only paid worker at KVIBE and while i was there i seen at least 2 other adults and 2 younger cats helping out at least 10 kids all at one time.  Which made me think?  Does the fixie hipsters volunteer their time here?  Does any of the fixie kids with bikes worth more than a car even care to give a day, maybe at least a few hours impacting a kids life in a positive direction….

The answer is NO! Sad right.  I asked Matt and he told me only one person stops by every now and then to hang out with the kids.  So how about it friends of the fix, how about spending less time doing pop wheelies at random basketball courts and make some time for the kids.  Loosen up those jeans and put down the vintage camera and visit Kalihi.  No worry, i will tell the mokes not to rob you, a lot of those mokes is braddahs i have been working with at Youth  Challenge in Kapolei, before they would knock a fool off a bike and scoop their loot, now they would ask to ride, have thoughts of robbing you but they would hear my voice and see my face, and decide give your bike back.  joking aside, we can all help out if not at K-VIBE, at least in your community or if you see a kid that needs some direction hook em up with some words of encouragement, give em props for the positive things he could be doing, and if you really feel generous give em a bike, shirt, skateboard, sticker, food, whatevers.

Matt with the salute and Sly in the back chilling or sweating in Kalihi, if i didn’t work with teen 6 days a week and volunteer at my church i would be all over this. On the real, if you ride a bike and you got the time please check out KVIBE and lend a hand is someways. Peace and God Bless those who bless others.

Kenny! Deck the Halls!

 

Kenny Brimer, homie, we gonna do it up – Deck the Halls. Stay Tuned.

Champ Dreams

My homie Starfish guy has been making major moves working with Pipedreams and also doing a lot of freelance work.  Like all of us, payin dem dues.  He let me in on his new line, called Champagne Dreams.  I honestly didn’t know what to expect, i caught his vision, but for some reason i was thinking Affliction…NAH JOKE. Chek out this new shirt he is going to be releasing at Pipe D! I love the flip in this one, Getting that Bread Son!  Check out WWW.THESTARFISHGUY.COM cop this shirt and lay the Pipe, heheh! Support.

Maui Wowee.

Went to Maui for my wifes 30th! Koltrane flies free, gotta take advantage! Off wee gooo.

We got to fly to Maui in a star wars destroyer…nah but it kind of looks like it.

Once off the plane, we headed to Stillwell’s in Wailuku.  This spot makes fresh bread on the daily.  The sandwiches are the beast!  I said best!

Chris at One-Eighty Board shop in Ka’ahumanu Mall.  This is the only core shop on Maui.  Chris has been supporting local skateboarding for over 5years.  Big up to B-boy Brandon who also helps out the shop!  Go check em out. cool braddahs.

Had to stop by the Creme.  Everytime i step into a Kreme i feels like i am in Orange County – Huntington Beach.

The Hyatt, pimped out place with water falls, bridges, flamingos, ducks, luau shows, all the hoooahhhh!

I found a game room with this Gem, i remember playing this every day after my paper route, i regret not playing it at least once.

You are probably wondering wat the heck is this?  The bag that lady has was designed by my homie Kama, this bag was every where.  All the tourist had it.  I hope Kama got a raise!

Isumu’s i think thats the name it was a Korean style sushi spot. The sushi had a korean flare to it. Good stuff.

Peggy Sue’s in Kihei, for a shake.  Roselani Ice Cream runs Maui!  Everyone only slang Rosie’s.  I for one would open a Bubbies on Maui and battle Rosey!

Yes alot of eating went down, and the last spot to get murdered was DA KITCHEN.  I rode the hype and it was decent.  I mean it was good. I rather eat a Rainbows Mix plate.

The Basil Tomato at Ka’anapali.  Good food, hella expensive, hot, but overall good.  We were sitting next to 3 drunk old people talking about going to church on sunday.  I hope thats not the Pastor and his wife.

Lightsleepers shirts at IN4MATION – PEARLRIDGE and on line @ WWW.ELESHAWAII.COM

G Bo the Pro: Kno Drop

If you never grew up in the 90’s and missed the mixed tape era, there are a bunch of cats that made the best mixes. One of those cats are G Bo the Pro and Double R. His tapes was on repeat all day up in the cassette deck. peep the tube. Knowledge drop!

Nice AD!

I had to repost this one.  When i first seen it on the www.oldeivory.com page i was taken aback and instantly texted Race, “Yo ad is supa dope, my ad sucks” I love the simple and impactful photo, that it actually makes me wanna skate. Raw front feebles on a ledge, wtf! feebs on a ledge is soooo Mike Carroll that you get mucho props from me and frontside, OHHHHH!

On the skate tip, In4 has opened up a new shop in Pearlridge and relocating all the skate to this shop! Whoa! Whats crazy is that means Crooks & Castles is coming to P-ridge, all my rich filipinos stand up, no fo’ real stand up, ohh you are standing up..nah joke.  They also have a in-shop pro, Darin Lee, well not pro but top 10 ever from Hawaii.  What yall know about Headside? Thats right OG son!  Congrats guys good things to come & welcome back to the Westside.

Its been almost 3 years since i was apart of Protoype in P-ridge. I believed i put together one of the best up and coming skate teams; First person was Wes aka. P-rod, then Larry Upchurch aka the Prodigy, also the OG – Bronson Gregory, and rounding off with Killer Mike G aka Prince of Kaneohe.  The Graff section was BANGING, and the artshows & writers benches were real – Pamala Young status (big up Lofa). Promotion was so money cuz Trip the Lights, Beatroot, & INERiTA was in full effect.  Things changed and Life moves on.  Learned a lot about the retail, fashion, politics, ownership, and all that Jazz.  Props to P-type and all the Blessings to you, thank you for everything…Peace.

Tro Bows.

Haven’t posted a sk8 related one in a while, but when Lofa told me about this i had to check it out.  J Webb, Mills vills finest goes for the mega ollie and while he tries to bail and kick his board out from him, i think one of his feet actually land on the board and the rest is pain history.  Hope he has a quick and onehundred recovery.

Then you got Dys Oner, with his own montage.  Stereo been showing Dyson nuthing but love since he been on that team.  We gotta find Webb a team like that.

Matt Chaffin, this kid has always been a favorite of mine. Maybe cuz he really reminds me of the hey days of skateboarding.  Baggy pants, shirts, fitted, and dope sneaks.  His style is sweet too.  Hawaiians doing it big.