DJ MICK BOOGIE ROCKIN A SUCKA 4 LOVE T-SHIRT

So I wake up this morning and what do I see in my inbox, an email from DJ Mick Boogie with a link. The rest is history lol. I always wanted to say that. Anyways check out the pic of DJ Mick Boogie wearing my t-shirt.

Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown

Happy Birthday Jean Michel Basquiat (December 22, 1960 - August 12, 1988). I am not going to even front like I been hip to him for a long time. A friend of mine put me on to him like a year ago while we were swapping tattoo stories. I am not even going to give you a bio on his life, you should go google him and find out more info about him for yourself. Also check out the movie Basquiat. He has personally been a big source of inspiration for me and hopefully he can inspire you too. Here is the front of this t-shirt I made.

You Never Going to Bring Me Down

As you seeing more money, Its more problems
Everytime I look around, They say I'm not hungry and I lost them
But you never gonna, ever gonna, ever gonna bring me down

Their is a big difference between "hold you down" and "bring you down". I am dreamer so sometimes I fly into outer space, so I need good friends to serve as anchors hence the term "hold you down". Friends "hold you down" when you don't believe in yourself or if your just down on your luck at the time. But then on the flip-side there are the HATERS who try to "bring you down". I don't really know what causes people to Hate, but from my experiences it usually has to deal with some type of jealousy and sometimes people are just unhappy with their current situation and they try to "bring you down." Stay clear of those people and surround yourself around people that will always HOLD YOU DOWN. The name of the track that inspired this post is Bring you Down by Mike Posner ft. Big Sean & Freddie Gibbs. I love the hook its like my new anthem. It also related to my life because I kind of was slacking on my t-shirt game and my promo game but i have some stuff in store for you, hopefully literally. Also if you are in the Cincinnati area this weekend go support my homies DJ Clockwork and Buggs tha Rocka at Mike Posner show at Play by Play.

Couch Surfing Cowabunga Dude

I remember when I first heard the term on twitter. I knew exactly what the person was talking about but this is the first image that popped in my head. Couch Surfing usually takes a place at a club when a group of people buy a VIP section that usually includes some couch or some type of furniture made for sitting. LOL i sound like the Urban dictionary. In the midst of enjoying yourself and buying bottles people usually end up standing on top of the couches and before you know it your Couch Surfing. I love the term. I have never Couch Surfed, yeah I know huge fail for me. I am always on the other end of the transaction. I am usually the one collecting the money from the potential "Couch Surfer", but the next time I go out of town with my friends best believe I'm going to give it try. Hopefully I am with an experienced Couch Surfers would want to drown.

Jordan Couture ?

So earlier I made a post about how sneaker companies were taking inspiration from casual/dress shoe companies. Now the tables are turned. I am not really sure if Android Homme drew their inspiration for their current shoe from the Jordan XII's but I have some pics that can make a good argument. I'll let you be the judge.

Jordan XII back view


Android Homme Propulsion II




Android Homme Propulsion II




Jordan XII

MICK BOOGIE & TERRY URBAN PUT THE OH IN OHIO

SUCKA 4 LOVE: How long have you been DJ’ing?
MICK BOOGIE: A long time. Lol. Since like 97 for fun. Since like 2001 as a career.
TERRY URBAN: Too long.

SUCKA 4 LOVE: What spurred your interest?
MICK BOOGIE: Listening to people like Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, DJ Premier, and Funkmaster Flex.
TERRY URBAN: The X-Men dj crew.

SUCKA 4 LOVE: What’s your take on love (not necessarily intimate) and music?
MICK BOOGIE: There is a deep connection. Music, in and of itself, is an emotional art. Or rather, it should be. So the connections between it and the human emotional core run deep.
TERRY URBAN: They're the same thing to me. I give each one of these the upmost respect.

SUCKA 4 LOVE: We’re suckas 4 love what are some things you’re a sucka for?
MICK BOOGIE: Chipotle. Comic Books. Sneakers. Frequent Flier Miles.
TERRY URBAN: Fashion, art, chocolate and skateboarding

SUCKA 4 LOVE: When’s the last time you were in love – with anything?
MICK BOOGIE: Every day. Happily married to my wife Rana.
TERRY URBAN: Living in NYC you fall in love everyday with something new. There's so much inspiration out here. I find myself saying everyday "OMG I love this!"

SUCKA 4 LOVE: Although you currently reside in New York City, how do you feel you put the “OH” in Ohio?
MICK BOOGIE: I know Ohio made me say "oh shit" a few times. Lol. But when I lived there, and when I return to visit, it's always fun to give it your all creatively and make sure Ohio is continuing to rise.
TERRY URBAN: I feel Mick Boogie and I have put the Oh in Ohio as far as Cleveland is concerned. We still give back to Ohio even though we live in NYC. For instance our new mixtape coming out with Cle's own Chip Tha Ripper and we still maintain monthly parties in Cleveland.

SUCKA 4 LOVE: If you had to make a mix-tape for your girlfriend, what would be the top five songs?
MICK BOOGIE: I actually proposed to my wife via a sequenced mixtape, so I kinda have to keep the songs secret. But it was dope.
TERRY URBAN: Mint Condition-Pretty Brown Eyes
The Isley Brothers-Living For The Love Of You
The Gap Band-Yearing For Your Love
Chaka Khan-Sweet Thing
Ludacris-Pussy Poppin


I definitely feel where Mick Boogie is coming from with the "OH SHIT" line but after being here for 6 year I can say Ohio has definitely grown on me and I love Ohio. I hope my DC friends don't try to revoke my DC card. LOL. That mixtape that he used to proposed to his wife is definitely a great example of the deep connection between love and music. I am currently looking for that mixtape right now. I once made a t-shirt for a girl I was dating as a birthday present. Maybe I'll ask my next girlfriend to be my girl via t-shirt. Something simple like the old school "Will you be my girlfriend" with the yes, no and maybe box. Enough about me, Mick Boogie's and Terry Urban's latest project is a collaboration with Lemar and Dauley titled "Le Da Soul-20 years of De La Soul" and which dropped November 25, 2009. You can also check them out at The Press Play Show.

I PUT THE OH IN OHIO OFFICIAL T-SHIRT RELEASE PARTY

I'm so excited it's my first t-shirt release party. Come thru if you can and make sure you cop a t-shirt.

85% of communication is non verbal

85% of communication is non-verbal. Yeah that's because it's all done via thumbs, and no, I'm not talking about sign language. Emails, text messages, instant messages, and even twitter are the new forms of communication. Not to mention, since the rapid increase in phone technology we have access to all of this in one device. I feel like I'm old even talking about this. I remember when my mom said no one writes letters anymore, but now I see what she meant. Writing letters helped her with her penmanship as well as her English. A piece of paper doesn't have spell and grammar check, so she was more cautious of what she wrote to ensure that her message was clear. Verbal communication is rapidly becoming a dead language. It seems like people don't know how to talk to one another anymore. The downfall of the convenience of "thumb communication" is that sometimes words can be taken out of context. I used to be so pro writing an email vs. talking on the phone (especially in an argument because I could sit down and think my thoughts out), but now I hate having meaningful conversations that are not face-to-face. Call me old fashioned, but I'd still rather talk on the phone than text, and I'd definitely rather have a heart-to-heart conversation face-to-face than via text message.

Jasmine Solano & Chuck Inglish Tour

The North Face x COMME des GARCONS Junya Watanabe MAN Down Vest

I try not to repost what other sites post but this vest just stood out to me. I guess its just my DC state of mind. Growing up North Face has always been a part of my life and dc culture. Everyone was always looking for the most exclusive North Face. North Face is known for its durability. I been rocking the same North Face backpack since 04. My favorite current North Face piece is my steep tech hoodie. Now you take the durability of North Face and add high end COMME des GARCON design. Its like a match made in heaven. This will definitely be on my christmas wish list.

SOURCE: Hypebeast

More Gaga, coming together with Sasha. Two of the baddest. Video Phone remix

Gaga...she's like the Madonna of this decade. Bad Romance

She's looking great in this video btw...put me on

Happy Socks!!! I kinda like these...

Need to step my sock game up...working on it!!! Available at oki-ni and happysocks.com

2012

Yesterday I went to go see 2012. It had all the characteristics of an "end of the world" movie. Political cover-ups, crazy conspiracy theorist (who actually know what they are talking about), and then you have the family that isn't quite a family but through disaster they come together as one. Yeah the premise of the movie was good in my opinion but there were a couple of scenes in the movie that were just a little too unreak. My favorite quote from the movie is "when we stop helping each other is when we lose our humanity"; forgive me if it’s not the direct quote I didn't go to the movies with pen and pad. Three things I learned from the movie 1, Life is short, 2, If you love someone make sure you tell them, 3, Bob you have to get a Bentley in the famous words of my old friend Yuri "Everyone shut up...Engine Start" (Russian accent).

NWA

NIKE WITH ADIDAS
SATURDAY NOV 21, 209
ART GALLERY & SNEAKER SHOWCASE 6-9 PM
DJ SHUTDOWN & DJ BELLE
SPONSORED BY CORPORATE

THIS SHOULD BE A FUN EVENT FOR THE CITY OF CINCINNATI. I REMEMBER WHEN WE FIRST DID NIKE VS ADIDAS THERE WEREN'T ANY BOUTIQUES IN CINCY SO IT WASNT TOO MUCH VARIATION IN SNEAKERS. ITS GOING TO BE REALLY INTERESTING TO SEE WHAT KICKS PEOPLE PULL OUT FOR THIS EVENT. IF YOUR NOT A "SNEAKERHEAD" DON'T FEEL INTIMIDATED JUST COME WITH YOUR FAVORITE PAIR AND ENJOY THE EVENT. ALSO THEIR WILL BE A COUPLE OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AND SOME SUCKA 4 LOVE CLOTHING WILL BE ON DECK. THE S4L SNEAK PEAK SHOULD BE REASON ENOUGH TO APPEAR.

GOLD SHOES: THE EP

It's crazy how many artists there are, in the Cincinnati area, that I have the pleasure of calling my friends. Gold Shoes are definitely the homies. It seems like it was just yesterday when I would sit in the band space watching them joke around and procrastinate, and somehow they would manage to PRACTICE. Their first big show was at Urban Outfitters. Their performance drew crowds as their songs echoed from the old church structure into the streets of Clifton. Since then, they have been playing at various venues in the Cincinnati area as well as throughout the Midwest. They recently released their first EP, a four track cd, which really expresses some of the same emotions that inspire my clothing. It's just a small sample of their collection, but I really feel like this band is well on their way to making a name for themselves. My favorite track is "Don't". The link is below. Listen for yourself and leave comments.

DOWNLOAD NOW GOLD SHOES: THE EP

NO SNEAKERS ALLOWED

Sneakers are a staple of modern day fashion but so many "up-scale" clubs seem to always have an anti-sneaker policy. Some venues try to provide an overall aesthetic and ambiance and they feel that sneakers clash with that. Other venues feel like the people who wear them are the "trouble makers". Sneakers have been the scapegoat of violence in the club for many years now, "As if a guy who wants to tear the club up is going to let his hard bottoms stop him". As a guy who loves sneakers I pride myself in walking that fine line between sneaker and dress/casual shoes. So I am going to take this time to point out some brands that blur the line between sneaker and dress shoes and help you get past these guys.




First, lets look at the Clae Whitman.







This is a good example of a wingtip conversion sneaker. The toe box has the wing tip design of the popular dress shoes your father wears, but the sole of a sneaker. This isn’t the first example of this, Comme des Garcons eYe x Vans made a similar shoe, but Clae offers a more affordable shoe and it's accessible. Next, we have the Nike Air Max Toki.







This is the chukka/desert boot conversion sneaker. After I did a little research on Wikipedia, I found out that a chukka is the name of the periods in Polo and the desert boots are modeled after boots worn by British forces wore in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II. Just some interesting facts, its Wikipedia so forgive me if the information isn’t 100 % accurate, but it could come in handy as some nice convo in the club LOL. Nike does a great job in this conversion. This rust brown color way is a classic fall color and it can be paired up with almost any top. Leather is always a plus and the perforated swoosh is guaranteed to fool any bouncer or doorman at the club. You can see the similarities to the Clark desert boots.




Vans also makes their own chukkas that are very similar.




You might have to spend that extra cash for a Vans Vault Chukka, Vault is a more exclusive tier of the Vans Company, but at least you can go to club in a pair of shoes that you are comfortable wearing. COMFORT is a big factor when it comes to the consumers’ club experience. Everyone isn't comfortable wearing dress shoes. But we have take into account the clubs perspective as well. A club is a major operation but it all starts with a vision, and in some people's vision sneakers aren't part of the plan. I think my experiences being on both sides of the fence help me to understand both points of views and thanks to Nike, Clae, and Vans hopefully both parties can come to a compromise. So I suggest you give these shoes a try and see if you make it past those angry anti sneaker doorman. Hopefully they don’t tell you to KICK ROCKS.

LEGWARMERS!!! 80's Tribute Concert

This past Friday went with some friends to the Legwarmers 80s tribute concert. If you're ever in the D.C. area and you loved the 80s definitely check their show out. I think they perform every month at the Falls Church State Theater in VA. There's a bar inside and everything!!! Radical...only thing missing was a Delorean. The Legwarmers covered everything from Pat Benatar to MJ...and there were some dope 80s outfits. Good times!!! And my boy Tripple had the dopest jacket at the show...check the pics

THE TEAM

I'm Bob... yeah, most people don't believe that’s my real name. My full name is Bobvala (pronounced Bob-vel-lah). If that's hard, try spelling it phonetically; if not, then just let it be. I go to U.C. (University of Cincinnati) and work at Mixx Ultra Lounge. It’s a nice lounge/restaurant. We throw some nice events and have some dope sushi. Come check us out when you get a chance (1203 Main St - shameless plug). I'm from D.C. - Uptown to be exact. Anybody that knows me knows I love D.C. It's where most of my inspiration comes from. I'm kind of like a walking think tank. I come up with ideas all of the time. The two biggest sources of my creativity are boredom and pain. Sucka 4 Love came about because I was really bored with the whole College thing. I spent a whole quarter just brainstorming ideas and Sucka 4 Love is the one that stuck. I get most of my inspiration for Sucka 4 Love from experiences on public transportation and walking through the city. It’s amazing how much you notice when you’re not in a car. There are all types of random signs, old posters, and I seem to stumble over some of the most interesting conversations. Some of my favorite pastimes are coming up with t-shirt concepts, throwing parties, buying sneakers, and making girls smile. I can definitely say "I wear my heart on my sleeve". I can't help it. If I’m passionate about something there's no secret about it - whether it’s a girl, some new jeans, a cd or a new t-shirt design. Well, I'm not going to rap you up anymore. Enjoy the blog





Kyle checking in. So, about me…well, let’s start with the fact that I too am from Washington, D.C. Bob and I actually grew up blocks away from each other. No matter where I end up, D.C. will always be my first love. Moving on, besides working on Sucka 4 Love projects, by day I am a Zoo Keeper…yes, it’s true. I am something like The Crocodile Hunter but on a much smaller scale…I can handle a 250 pound gator, no problem (I have pics to prove it!!!). Alligators, crocodiles, and venomous snakes are a few of my favorite things. In my room I have my collection of pythons, spiders, and the craziest bird ever, my African Grey Parrot named Smokey who will surely be featured on this blog at some point. I’m trying to take this to the next level, ultimately you’ll hopefully see me wrangling gators rockin’ Sucka 4 Love in a Chester French video…that would be dope. Right? As far as inspiration goes for Sucka 4 Love, I find it everywhere but must say a lot of it comes from music. As far more recent artists go, Kanye, Lady GaGa, Fall Out Boy, Chester French, Mos Def and TV on the Radio are my favorites and I find them all very inspiring. Taking it back I also find inspiration in material from Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther, Michael Jackson, Hendrix, Rolling Stones…the classic good stuff. I am a lover of art and fashion, and I definitely also find inspiration in the works of Raf Simons and Kris Van Assche for sure as far modern designers go. Anyway, I could go on all day with the randomness that creates the essence of Kyle…but I think you get the drift, and if you don’t, in time you will. Enjoy the blog!!!

THE LOGO

This is my logo. I scribbled it on an old notebook and then got my design friends to make it look like what it looks like today. Tell me what you think.

I PUT THE OH IN OHIO

“I PUT THE ‘OH’ IN OHIO” is more than a t-shirt - it’s a way of life, inspired by people who make strides to influence culture and increase the overall progression of the state. Some are born and raised in Ohio, others have relocated to the state, but all share a common love for Ohio.

PRE-ORDER YOUR T-SHIRTS NOW

SHIRTS SHIP NOV 20, 2009

Men’s Design (M-2XL): “I PUT THE ‘OH’ IN OHIO” (Black American Apparel T-shirt #2001)

SIZES

MEDIUM $30.00 LARGE $30.00 X-LARGE $30.00 XX-LARGE $32.00

Women’s Design (S-L) “I PUT THE ‘OH’ IN OHIO” (Black American Apparel T-shirt #2102)

SIZES

SMALL $30.00 MEDIUM $30.00 LARGE $30.00