Bossman75

"Let me hear you make some noise!" I'm happy to say that I have tickets for November 9th at Jamm Brixton to see DJ Muggs. It's a dubstep night and there's a host of other DJs in attendance but all I care about is seeing the big man himself, oh and the little fact that my brother is coming with me. It marks our first night out since he's moved to England and I can't wait to spend some time with him. Muggs is promoting his new album BASS FOR YOUR FACE and is touring Europe with DJ Q-bert who I would have loved to see also, but alas he is not able to make the date. Rather that be disappointed I am really happy that Muggs was able to find time to sneak this unplanned spot in his schedule. I've never been to Jamm, and I have never experienced a Dubstep club night. DJ Solo is cursing me out right now! But having been a fan of Muggs' work since the early 90s I know I'll like what I hear. I applaud him for cont...

This is Crime Scene Cinema. Some glimpses and teasers ahead of the London date of the Rhymesayers tour w/ Evidence . Evidence flows sick over this DJ Premier beat. Go get the new album 'Cats and Dogs' and fall in love with Hip Hop again. Alchemist gives his blessing. -Bossman75

"No it's the shoes." "The shoes?" "It's gotta be the shoes." I make no bones about it, I grew up dirt poor. Not only that but in an age when some of the most ground breaking sneakers came out. These two facts were not what a teenager wanted to stuck in the middle of. Despite the circumstances I found myself in I fell hard for some sneakers and the love stays with me to this day. I can honestly say I was never jealous or envious even of the kids at school or at football who rocked some of these. It just wasn't in my nature. If anything I was in silent awe and admiration. To a degree I'm still poor, but that depends on how you view life. Safe to say I don't have cash money to live the sneaker head dream. I got some inspiration when reading a few Complex features from the likes of Frank The Butcher , Gary Warnett and even Diggy Simmonds . I got nothing but respect for Frank, he's a heavyweight in the game and an all round ...

My love for Vans is obvious. My love for Toons' work is also obvious. These OTW Alomar are calling me. This video clip is on repeat in my head. And that beat? Tell me you didn't nod to it. Mister Cartoon - Alomar from Off The Wall TV on Vimeo . Also hoping to get a copy of Art Of Lettering before it sells out. Peace to Toons and Vans OTW . Outstanding collab once again. -Bossman75

No, not another work trip to Amsterdam. Instead it was another awesome visit to the International London Tattoo Convention. I already posted up some bits, so I'll just say a few words and leave you to watch the video and see the photos. I planned to go all out and snap happy, but really it just doesn't seem to be my thing. I got a couple photos and a few poses with people I admire. You really just need to get up off your ass and come to next year's weekend and catch it for yourself. The weather was glorious. Each year the venue seems to open up space wise a little bit more. The food court was much much better (photo of wifey chomping on a burrito is proof). The merchants stalls are pretty much the same, some nice bits and pieces. With regards to tees, as you'd expect there was Sullen and Rebel 8 all over the place. Footwear of choice for the punters seemed to be Vans, Cons, DMs and surprisingly Nike Air Max 1s. Go figure. I didn't catch any of the entertainm...

"An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing." Samuel Smiles   I often use google searches to come up with my random blog post titles. I have a vague idea in my head then see what I can come up with. Tonight's search has lead me to read about Samuel Smiles. I'm actually quite interested to read his book 'Self Help'.     Now to completely dumb this down.   Anticipation #1     Yeah this looks like sh1tty weather to my American pals but trust me this is as close to glorious as we can expect on these shores in September.     Anticipation #2       Getting to see the great  Chuey Quintanar who is flying in from Long Beach for the ILTC2011 this weekend. Wonder if Edgar Hoill has brought some cigars with him?     And heck, for the fun of it I just might Self Help myself to a pair of th...

It's time to get ILL ! erm I meant INKED ! Well almost anyway. Wifey bought the tickets to this years International London Tattoo Convention 2011 (ball ache to type) and we're all set! We'll head over on Friday the 23rd to experience Day One like usual. It's always good to see the artists arriving (fresh faced and not yet hungover) and getting to say 'Hi' before it gets manic. We expect big things from the stalls and hope to catch some of the entertainment before we head home. The plan is as usual to take as many photographs as possible, make sure we're in a few of them too as that's usually lacking. Then once again I'll head over on the Sunday as I have the absolute honour of sitting with Chuey Quintanar . Although I originally planned to go into this sitting with an open mind, something has sparked an idea in my head after all. We'll have to wait and see. We pray for safe trips in for all the artists, and good weather wo...