Elka (our photographer)’s friend, skater Jimi Damone, recently lost  the fingers on his right hand in a freak accident.   This would be devastating for anyone, but it’s especially difficult because Jimi is an artist (including wood and leather work).  By all accounts, he has the best attitude around, but recovery is going to be a long road.

Please check out his fundraising campaign, in case you would like to donate.  A benefit show will be  held on Friday, September 13th at Public House in Reno.

Follow his progress on instagram: @jimi_twoshoes

Kinsey is showing at Fecal Face in SF for 3 days only!  The work features canvas paintings surrounded by smaller 8″ x 10″ b&w chipboard paintings and a selection of wooden sculptures.   Opening reception is tonight from 6-9 pm.  FFDG is at 2277 Mission St, San Francisco CA  94110.  RSVP for the show on FB.

@fecalface

Your tax dollars at work: Ceschi from Fake Four is arrested during a 2010 pot bust and is going to prison after a coerced confession.  They need your help to keep the label alive.  Here’s a link to their indiegogo.

@fakefour @ceschi

Latyrx is back.  Lateef & LB just rocked the stage together yesterday at Hiero Day, and have revealed the Brent Rollins-designed album cover and track listing for their second album.  Dropping November 5, 2013.

01 Arrival [prod. by Jel of Anticon]
02 It’s Time [feat. Zion I, prod. by Amp Live]
03 Reload [prod. by Jel of Anticon]
04 Exclamation Point [feat. Forrest Day, prod. by Forrest Day]
05 Deliberate Jibberish [prod. by tUnE-yArDs]
06 Close Your Eyes [feat. Busdriver, prod. by Antonionian]
07 Nebula’s Eye [feat. 1-O.A.K. & Joyo Velarde, prod. by G-Koop & O-Man]
08 The Power of Rumor (Leonard Is Lost) [prod. by Adam Theis and Lyrics Born]
09 Watershed Moment [feat. The Gift of Gab of Blackalicious, prod. by tUnE-yArDs]
10 Sometimes Why? [prod. by Chris Funk of The Decemberists]
11 Every Man For Himself [feat. Joyo Velarde, prod. by Future People]
12 Electric Chair [feat. Corey Glover of Living Colour, prod. by Kaveh Rastegar & Jeremy Ruzumna]
13 Gorgeous Spirits (Aye, Let’s Go!) [prod. by The Bangerz]

You can get a taste by checking out the Disconnection EP here.

Pics from Hiero Day are on their FB page (our camera battery died by the time they went on!)

@latyrx @lyricsborn @truthspeakerHQ

REBEL8 lookbook shot in Brooklyn by Jerry Buttles.   Check out our selection of REBEL8 here.

@rebel8 @buttles

Dilla’s name will grace a Detroit Donut shop opening at 242 John R. Street.  His uncle, Herman Hayes,  a former baker at Avalon Bakery, plans to open Dilla’s Delights in October or November.

More info at J-Dilla.com and Detroit News

Also keeping Dilla’s spirit alive is the just-released single from Yancey Boys (Frank Nitt & Illa J).  “Quicksand” also features Common & Dezi Paige on a track produced by Dilla.  Avail for purchase on iTunes.

If you haven’t heard the whole speech, here it is.  We still have a long way to go…

Gorgeous new single “Call It Home” from The Foreign Exchange directed by @pricefilms .   Their new album, Love in Flying Colors,  drops Septemeber 24th, 2013.

The single (out now on iTunes) also features a non-album track,  “Pity”  as the B-side.

@feofficial @nicolaymusic @phontigallo

Kidrobot Boulder is turning 1!  They’re having a big party this Friday, but you need to RSVP beforehand: 303.449.7626

New Arrivals from #HUF including a collaboration with #HAZE…see the pieces here.