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.