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FM–2007–03623 May 20, 2007
CAT: FEATURES

Hip Hop Odyssey International Film Festival

Established in 2002, the Hip Hop Odyssey International Film Festival—H20IFF for short—has evolved into the largest hip-hop film festival in the world, spanning a full two…

Hip Hop Odyssey International Film Festival
FM–2007–03628
CAT: FASHION

Married To The Mob

At 24, Leah McSweeney is the successful owner of the breakout female streetwear brand, Married To The MOB NYC, a clothing line that’s been in operation…

Married To The Mob
FM–2007–03399 May 6, 2007
CAT: FEATURES

Rap’s Big Time Out

The question if rap music can be regulated after its industry, its fans and its musicians are green-lighted by major record labels and various corporate beneficiaries…

Rap’s Big Time Out
FM–2007–03397
CAT: FASHION

Alador & Smith

Pascal Alouidor and Derek Smith are Alador and Smith, a Brooklyn-based clothing line that draws inspiration from everything under the sun, offering concept driven clothing with…

Alador & Smith
FM–2007–03408
CAT: FEATURES

Domino

Internationally active since 1991, Hieroglyphics have maintained a strong presence in independent hip-hop circles with consistent releases from its respective crew members for over 15 years.…

Domino
FM–2007–03396
CAT: ARTIST

Jamel Shabazz

Jamel Shabazz loves Brooklyn as if it were his child. In fact, Shabazz’s love for community extends past the shutter speed and F-stop settings that capture…

Jamel Shabazz
FM–2007–03213 April 22, 2007
CAT: FEATURES

Grafh

As one of the most lyrical, and innovative artists coming up in hip-hop right now, Grafh has a lot to prove. Although he’s been putting it…

Grafh
FM–2007–03197
CAT: FASHION

Kilo Goods

Owned and operated by four friends from NYC, Kilo Goods, a subsiduary of Kilo International, debuted in 2006 with fresh bright colored designs, referencing Miami culture,…

Kilo Goods
FM–2007–03210
CAT: FEATURES

Karmaloop Kazbah

Since Karmaloop’s creation in 1999, it has earned its title as the premier site for exclusive street-wear brands and apparel by claiming street-wear’s unclaimed, online crown.…

Karmaloop Kazbah
FM–2007–03188
CAT: ARTIST

Dalek

At first glance, James Marshall appears to be an average 38-year-old man with children, a wife and a mortgage, but deep inside Marshall rests a creative…

Dalek