Blessings + Peace. We hope that you’re enjoying the season and that life is treating you well. We’re proud to be a part of a special musical release that involves a good friend of ours. For about 16 years now, we have watched the growth of this MC, from performing at local shows to releasing his debut album with the renowned OhNo of Stones Throw fame. It has been a long time coming that he positioned himself to release material on his own, and during such trying times, it is quite suitable that he show the independence that a strong Father can–to fulfill his DREAM, regardless of what the odds may be. Be a part of his journey and please follow this link to download C.Keys / Infamous MC’s “Reconstruction Mixtape” for FREE as a Prelude to his forthcoming album “Sophisticated Hood”. Wishing you the best in 2010 w/ Fresh Beats + Rhymes from The Bay Area. One Love. http://bit.ly/8lDWrg

New Years Eve @ SOM. Discount $25 Pre-Sale Tickets http://going.com/somnye Complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight NYE Bottle Service Package includes:? 5 Guests In FREE?+ 1 Complimentary Bottle of Bubbly For Reservations info@som-bar.com

If you havn’t grabbed the new Caliway single yet,you can get it here!

Free Compilation project VIBE AID by Dj Vinroc

Mikal Hameed creates original large-scale sound sculptures and mixed media sound paintings using a combination of reclaimed mid-century modern furniture and vintage electronics.

Medicine Agency is proud to bring this breakthrough artist his first show in San Francisco.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their MP3 players & even vinyl in order to get the full experience of his work.

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Mikal Hameed for Medicine Agency from Medicine Agency on Vimeo.

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Bambaataa + Zion I, what?  More info at Fusicology and tickets avail through Going.

Coming soon (or maybe not, we never know). The Wyger features elegant gradient blends, descriptive tiger stripes and staple Sam Flores elements such as the over sized clutched hands and the large Punchinella-esque covered feet. The Wyger gets it’s name from the amalgamation of the tiger and Upper Playground’s iconic Walrus. The Wyger stands nearly 10″ tall and also features two protruding tusks. The Wyger is packaged in a double sided window box featuring gold foil on the inside which doubles as a reflective mirror giving the packaged item multiple views. Also featured are Spot UV treatments against matte. Scheduled release date is the 3rd week of January 2010. We’ve got some on order!

Get what you really wanted…take an extra 20% off the entire site, now through 1/4/09 at noon PST.  Enter the code WANTED at checkout.  Sorry, we can’t make adjustments to prior orders.

HypeBeast sat down with Mayer Hawthorne to conduct this interview. It’s a good read…

“If you name the most interesting new recording artist to have emerged in 2009, the list probably encompasses only a small number of worthy candidates. For the sake of music justice, make sure to add the name Mayer Hawthorne. The 29-year old musician hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan created quite a stir for himself within just a few months, due to his fine interpretation of classic 70’s Motown Soul. With his fairly distinct fashion aesthetic and his undeniable musical talent, Hawthorne infused a breath of fresh air to a musical genre that has been on its death bed for some time.”

Read the full interview here.

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Somewhat works in your favor if you’re a Harajuku Lovers fan. Just this week, they’ve shipped us the Winter Line Up Hoodie, the blockbuster perfume gift set and these really cool hoodies that have a USB drive as the zipper pull (they’re pre-loaded with different wallpapers). We also just received a bunch of bags which should be up in the next few days.