More old school

Back with some old school kick pics. The top pic is of the rare (for those of us who managed to get a pair back in the late 80's) Bally Competitions aka Bally Comps. A brooklyn favorite, and one bad ass sneaker, my all-time favorite. Leather upper, suede toe, blue leather stripes on the side resembling an abstract "B" there was also a less bulky all suede version. These sneakers followed the suede Bally Sunny shoe which was made famous by Slick Rick. The next sneaker was the top of the line 3/4 version of the sort after square toed Fila classic tennis shoe (one of my all time favorites). All i can say is that if you had any of these sneakers or the famous Gucci 155's (the shoe the 1st S. Carters were based on) or 109's in the late 80's (the crack boom) you were balling for sure. R.I.P. to Buff (in the middle -the human beat box of the Fat Boys). Take a look at what the top of the Daily News cover says... the shoe game never stops.

In the beginning of my career there was De La Soul then CHi ALi

I did this Chi Ali cartoon for word up magazine circa 91-92. It was an intersting project especially being the second industry freelance gig I had gotten. I had to listen to the album and clean it up so it translated into a cartoon that word up could run in 6 parts. Don't laugh... it was a long time ago. LOL

Hollis to Hollywood

You know what it is. Queens got the means.

I kept this flyer for a few reasons. It's the only flyer I had with Masters of Ceremonies (showing a young Grand Puba).
Just- Ice of course, and King Sun- D Moet (now that's one hell of a name). You also had Hank Love -DNA Crew. The other aspect of the flyer was the gear. M.o.C. rocking warm up suits of the time Sergio Tacchini and Fila. Just- Ice rocking a boom box and the cats to the left (not sure who they are) you can tell are from BK by the way their dressed sportin' a Gucci bag and dude on the right rocking the sort after Luis Vuitton Neck pouch. Taking place at United Skates in Queens (1987).

Flash Back

How many people remember Louie Vuitton making a record case placing The worlds famous Grand Msater Flash in the ads.
Hey Kanye, you got this LV classic?

One more old joint for today

Couldn't resist this one... Dougie Fresh rocking Jerri curls back in the day (1984).

Another Queens Jam

Another queens joint featuring an early LL Cool J and Sweet Tee. This party, if I am remembering right, was partially sponsored by the notorious Kap One and Pewe of the TPA graffiti crew. My queens graff heads know what I'm talking about. TPA ran hard thru queens a one point bombing, robbing and beatin' dudes. Shout outs to Demo, Cer, Lust, Eubie, Sye, Par The Public Animals.

South Side Queens in the house

I came across this old jam flyer in my stash. That party was a good one. Shout outs to Vega5 (Anttex -"Understand Me Vanessa") and Ces Ski where ever yall at.

Back In The Daze

Flash back to the past. This article was out of New Yorker Magazine if I remember right circa 1984. Killer frames for sure.