We give you a detailed look at the Nike Holiday 2009 Terminator Hi Perf PRM QS and Terminator Hi Belt PRM QS after having presented them first last week. Both Terminators come with lots of nice details, while keeping an overall clean black look that is easy to pull off. One of them features fur details and the other one with a nice ankle strap detail. Many more detailed images of both Terminator Hi’s follow after the jump.
In time for the cold days of the year Reebok introduces a new plaid colorway of the Pump Omni Lite. The mid top sneaker comes in a brown colorway with red/black plaid details. It is now available at Flauge.
The ALIFE Rivington Club has finally unveiled their Reebok Pump 20th anniversary collaboration. The ARC – Reebok Pump features a clean Off-White colored nubuck upper, White accents, and a Gum outsole. The embroidery, including the ARC Sports logo on the toe.
The Dalmore Oculus is blended from some of the most exceptional whiskies of the past 140 years, brought the highest price ever paid for a Dalmore whisky as cheers rang around the sale room at the fall of the hammer.
The diamonds on the custom-made jeweled car, valued at $140,000, total more than 2,700 and weigh nearly 23 carats in total weight. The vehicle is detailed with micro pave-set brilliant blue diamonds and under the functional hood, the engine showcases additional micro pave-set white and black diamonds. The Hot Wheels® flame logo found on the underbelly of the car is lined with white and black diamonds while the tail lights consist of red rubies and black diamonds and red enamel create the “red line” tires. The custom-made case that houses the jewel-encrusted vehicle also holds 40 individual white diamonds, signifying the 40th anniversary.
The I.C.U.: The I.C.U. is E.D. Nix MacNiffy and Flyght
Tae:
Where are you from and what makes you stand out from other groups?
The I.C.U.: We are all from New Orleans and what makes us stand out from others from New Orleans is our creativity and originality. We are different from other artist both local and national, plus our sound is unique. Our sound is US, we make music that we like to hear and we are blessed to be in the situation that we're in musically. It's funny you know, we have been compared to historically great groups that has graced this genre of music called Hip Hop. We've been told our sound is a blend between N.W.A., Public Enemy, and The Hot Boys. We all laugh because that's a few HUGE pairs of shoes to fill.
Tae: Who has influenced you the most musically?
The I.C.U.: Our musical influences are different, its a blend between East Coast and Southern hip hop. We have favorites like Jay-Z, The "Old" Hot Boys, Lauryn Hill and others. We are more influenced by life and the circumstances we face in life than actual artist though.
Tae:
Where did you get your name and what made it stick?
The I.C.U.: Fall 2003, freshman year of high school, everybody had cliques and stuff like that. We wanted to do more than just be a click rapping and battling around school so, we decided that we were going to go hard and actually do something. It was actually E.D. Nix and MacNiffy. Flyght wasn't added until the summer of Hurricane Katrina. We were doing shows since the Summer of 2004 using our name "The I.C.U." so it made no sense to change it. By the way it does stand for The IntrospectiveCollaboration of Uniqueness.
Tae:
What upcoming projects are you working on?
The I.C.U.: Well our first Album titled "F.L.Y. Musik" (Future Lives in the Youth) should be independently released in January. Until then E.D. Nix is finishing up a mixtape "Church Girls and Condoms" and MacNiffy is just beginning to work on his mixtape "4play" and they will be released soon no timetable set for those yet.
Tae:
What can people expect from you in 5 years?
The I.C.U.: The same humble and hard work ethic that we possess now. Hopefully we'll have progressed greatly as men and set the standard for our generation. We just want to be in a position to have given our peers hope!
When a person thinks about Houston Rap, the names that come to mind are Geto Boys, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire and Mike Jones, but Houston has a lot of artists that bring just as much to mind for instance, J-Sixx Certified. The Sweet Lyfe Blog had a chance to talk with J-Sixx check it out:
Tae: Who is J Sixx Certified and how do you stand out from being another run of the mill rapper?
J-Sixx: I was born Jason Graves and I am a 27 year old underground Houston artist. I stand out because I have several styles so I can’t be considered your average rapper, everyone else may stick to the style of their city but having traveled to different cities, I am able to showcase different styles and bring something different to the table. The fact that I don’t use profanity also makes it easier for all ages to listen.
Tae: What inspired you to become a rapper?
J-Sixx: I got my inspiration from the fact that I am able to make a difference with my words and through my experiences. It’s a good feeling to be able to express myself through music and see that I am able to touch someone’s life.
Tae: Who would you say influenced you the most musically?
J-Sixx: I would have to say that Michael Jackson influenced me the most, he is the epitome of music. His music speaks volumes to everybody around the world and his status is so crazy that if he wasn’t an inspiration to anybody that chose to step into the music game, they need some re-evaluating. What grown man do you know besides Jesus can make grown men cry and pass out? (Laughs)
Tae: Where did you get your name and what made it stick?
J-Sixx: J-Sixx actually wasn’t my first choice. My first choice was Mr. 6-One-0 but people who would talk to me would automatically shorten it up and just call me 6 so I decided to go back to the drawing board and see what I could come up with. I wanted something that would appeal to the masses but also something that would easily roll off the tongue of ladies. The J came from my first initial and the sixx came from several things. Six was the age that my daughter was when I first saw her because of my military career and it’s the number of letters in my last name. The extra x was added because sex sells. The fact that 6-One-0 and J-Sixx are so close is merely a coincidence.
Tae: What can people expect from you in 5 years?
J-Sixx: People can expect to hear my name and music coming out of people’s mouths, iPod’s, computers, cell phones, TV’s and radios. Everyone from the age of 6 to most senior citizens will be listening. I make music for all ages so it’s not going to be a song that a person would have to worry about their child hear or a grandparent telling you to cut it off. I don’t settle for less, so I expect greatness.
Tae: What upcoming projects are you working on?
J-Sixx: I’m actually working on several mix tape projects. One entitled J-Sixx and Friends and my solo/debut album “Welcome to the Lion’s Den. I’m working on getting a group of male and female models for my entertainment company and I would like to cover every market of the industry so that when people contact me, I can sort of be like a one stop shop. I will have everything you need in one phone call.
Ladies sand gentleman the NikeiD iPhone App is here and ready to color your day! Is features Photo iD – Match your outfit, match your room or match anything you can capture vie your camera. Get random with color shuffle just shake your phone to get a cool assortment of colors to design with. GET IT on iTunes
Little known Korean retailer Kasina joins the Pump 20 parade with their first big-time collaborative release seen here. The shoe’s upper features a few different materials including patent and croc leather. The colortone is reflective of Korea’s standard red and blue. For more details, check out Sneaker Freaker for an interview with Kasina’s SJ Park regarding both the Korean scene and the Kasina x Reebok Pump 20.
Every season Pierre Hardy releases a limited edition “Colorama” sneaker. For Spring/Summer 2010 the high top sneaker once again comes in a multi-color version, using different colors and leather on the upper. The sneaker is limited to 500 pairs and is currently seeing an early release at colette. More looks of the Pierre Hardy Spring/Summer 2010 Sneakers follow after the jump.
Pierre Hardy Spring/Summer 2010 "Colorama" Sneakers
Barely a week after signing with G-Unit, former Roc-A-Fella MC Beanie Sigel has unleashed a Jay-Z diss titled "I Go Off." Actually, Beans keeps the insult subliminal, while 50 Cent boldly rips into Jay at the end of the track. Sigel is still as raw as ever, but 50's lame hook renders "I Go Off" nearly unlistenable. I'll be surprised if Jay takes the bait and gives Beans the attention he so desperately seeks.
A rather new and interesting model released by New Balance Japan, the A03 was quickly sold out when it went on sale last year. This year, for the girls who do love the Nike Terminator High Supreme Quick Strike with the furry
lining (but couldn’t get it in a fitting size), New Balance’s new colorways of A03 offer wonderful alternatives. Similarly fur-lined but in the knotty shearing, the shoes are crafted from a mix of black/brown nylon and pink/brown suede. The kicks come in brown and pink for girls with different styles. If you are bored of UGG boots, these are more stylish and interesting options that will keep your feet just as snug and warm. Just remember to treat the suede so they can be weather-proof too. Available now via Flauge.
We’ve seen these Nike Foamposite One kicks on the feet of Wale, and now we get some detailed shots of what will surely be a widely popular release. Many Nike fans revere this model as one of the great releases in Nike Basketball’s rich history. The bold shape and design that are synonymous with the Foamposite one are made even more evident on this model in metallic copper, which gleams and showcases the contours of the foam material featured on the upper. Clear, icy soles are kept in tact, and the black on the heel, lace area, tongue and midfoot is a nice way to mute the gleam of the copper color. More information on this shoe is coming soon.
The diamonds on the custom-made jeweled car, valued at $140,000, total more than 2,700 and weigh nearly 23 carats in total weight. The vehicle is detailed with micro pave-set brilliant blue diamonds and under the functional hood, the engine showcases additional micro pave-set white and black diamonds. The Hot Wheels® flame logo found on the underbelly of the car is lined with white and black diamonds while the tail lights consist of red rubies and black diamonds and red enamel create the “red line” tires. The custom-made case that houses the jewel-encrusted vehicle also holds 40 individual white diamonds, signifying the 40th anniversary.
