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Foreign Exchange for a Grammy!

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:29:00 +0000

Yep, the duo consisting of Phonte (Little Brother) and Nicolay have been nomiated for a Grammy. The nominated song "Daykeeper" was their 1st single of the album Leave It All Behind; the groups 2nd studio album. Congratulations to them and good luck on the results. Below is a video they put together outlining their beginnings and the song. PLEASE keep supporting good music!

All That Really Matters

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:10:00 +0000

Sometimes, all that really matters in this world is Spiderman, dinosaurs, & a good book. We forget these things as we grow up!

-photo by Scott Schuman

How Many Rappers?

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:01:00 +0000

Question: How many rappers do you think will be sporting these new Gucci goggles on the side of their head in their upcoming videos like its was 1995? My guess is at least 6. Blag.

"Actually Grandad, Christmas is a Pagan Holiday..."

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:44:00 +0000

LMAO. Merry Christmas.

Message From The King

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:38:00 +0000

Mighty Healthy and Boundless NY give you a quick lesson in Soul Music. Worth the listen, DEF!

Boundless NY Presents : Message From The King – DJ Teddy King For Mighty Healthy

1. Vicki Anderson – Message from the Soul Sisters EP
2. Syl Johnson – Different Strokes 7″
3. Tramps – Rubber Band UK 12″
4.Joe Williams – Get Out of My Life Women LP
5. Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford – Nobody 7″
6. Creative Source – Who is He and What is he to you 12″
7. Big John Hamilton – Big Bag John 7″
8. Ann Peebles – I can’t stand the rain 7″
9. Tom Brock – There’s Nothing In This World That Can Stop Me from loving you LP
10. Larry Young’s Fuel – Turn Off The Lights LP
11. Hamilton Bohannon – Me And The Gang 12″
12. David Porter – I’m afraid The Masquerade is over LP
13. Funk Inc. – Goodbye, So long LP
14. Rasputin’ Stash – Ooh Baby LP
15. The Moments – Sexy Mama LP
16. Syl Johnson – Is It Because I’m Black 7″
17. Bobby Bland – Ain’t No Love in The Heart of The City LP

Drippin' Like Water

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:19:00 +0000

Waterproof New Era 59/50. Its about fucking time!

Partners In Crime

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:12:00 +0000

Benny Gold x Rebel 8. Available soon at 11 boutiques globally.

Starting Them Out Young

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:45:00 +0000

All these little guys do is drink tons of AMP energy drink and skate... RAIN, sleet, or snow.

"Where My Fucking Homies At?"

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:15:00 +0000

Report: Most College Males Admit To Regularly Getting Stoked

i like rumi.

noreply@blogger.com (dearly.beloved) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:56:00 +0000

fashiontoast.

i like miniature funeral parlors too.

noreply@blogger.com (dearly.beloved) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:51:00 +0000

Benny Doin' Big Things

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:24:00 +0000

Supra Event

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Us with the man himself, Chad Muska. Get your (Muska) Skytop II's today at Highpoint Shoes.

Thanks, Again

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:30:00 +0000

We just wanted to take a brief time out to say thank you. We have had some pretty special things going on and we could not have done it without a strong core of people and supporters. Slim and I have been working on DD for almost 2 years now, and while our offerings have been minimal thus far, the future is definitely bright.

Have a good holiday.... "shit just got real".

Mascot

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:48:00 +0000

We have a mascot... her name is Olive.

Fresh Ink

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:40:00 +0000

Today, Slim popped the cherry on his right arm with a new tatt. Andrick (the artist) is young, but is fuckin DOPE. More to come for sure.

This one is dark, but it reads "Family First"

Is It Winter Yet!?

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:00 +0000

As we approach the colder months of the year (I know some of the country is already there, but in AZ, we are still approaching), I begin to switch things around in my closets and prepare for winters best. Winter clothing has a certain character about it that cannot be captured in any other season of apparel. Not just cause of the obvious characteristics of length and weight, but more-so for the particular colors, patterns and of course, materials. Here is just a few examples of what I mean and why I get so hyped about winter.

2 New Accounts... get ready!

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:07:00 +0000

Yep, we are happy to announce that Dearly Departed will be shipping a small amount of product to two respected boutiques in California. Kingdom in the San Francisco area has signed up, as well as Versus (retail location of Us Versus Them) in Temecula. A big thank you to both parties for believing. If you live out in these areas, SHOW SUPPORT. More to come later.

KINGDOM
2222 Grand Canal Blvd.#1A
Stockton, CA 95207
209-477-6671

3904 Smith St
Union City, CA 94587
510-952-9069

VERSUS
27911 JEFFERSON AVE.
TEMECULA, CA.
92591 (951) 676 5666

HP 2-Year Party

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:59:00 +0000

That's right, our favorite sneaker/apparel shop will be celebrating its second year of operation next Friday, the 13th. Join us for music, drinks, sneaks, & and maybe a surprise or two.

"Doorman"

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:20:00 +0000

Clipse - Doorman Music Video - Til The Casket Drops Dec 8 from Malice of the Clipse on Vimeo.

Tenderloin Project x Black Scale. REAL SHIT.

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:40:00 +0000

The Tenderloin Project: help and awareness to San Francisco's troubled Tenderloin area, is in full swing. This video shows a little insight to some of the areas inhabitants and gives them a real "human" aspect. I think sometimes in life, we write-off people like this as just plain objects in our environment... like a rock or a sign... but they are in fact human like the rest of us and sometimes it takes a group or a video to bring light to that, Unfortunately. Black Scale has done up a small run of apparel in conjunction with this project and all proceeds will go back to benefit the people of the area. Available at the new Black Scale flagship store.

The Tenderloin Project x Black Scale from Sean Desmond on Vimeo.

Highpoint x Acapulco Gold 2yr anniversary set

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

As you know, Highpoint will be throwing a party this Friday to celebrate its 2yr anniversary. To make things super legit, they have teamed up with Acapulco Gold for this shirt and snapback set. Highpoint is AG's only account in the state, as they lend their east coast skate style to us in the dry desert. Be sure to pick something up at the party as soon as you get there... these will go fast!

Blakroc

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:17:00 +0000

Blakroc: Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo) Ft. Mos Def and Jim Jones from Jonah Schwartz on Vimeo.

I like it.
Video reminds me of my days as a recording studio intern... before real life bashed my face in.

Sunday Afternoon Music

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:54:00 +0000

DPRTD buttons

noreply@blogger.com (ROOK) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:57:00 +0000

Look, a few more treats from your pals over here at Dearly Departed. Our 1 inch buttons come in two styles, in black/white. We suggest placement on the side of that new DD wool snapback you just bought!