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Planet Rock doco Delves into the History of Crack Cocaine

Ray Dawg — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:25:34 +0000

Twenty-five years after crack cocaine ravaged American cities, a new VH1 Rock Doc explores how the drug also transformed popular culture, especially hip-hop. Narrated and executive produced by Ice-T ~ more write up via tokeofthetown.com

source: [http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2011/09/vh1_documentary_delves_into_history_of_crack_cocai.php]

Dr Dre talks Detox

pimpin' aint beasy — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:24:43 +0000

Finally. A date for Dre’s long (long, looooong) awaited album, Detox, has been set.

To quote Dre, it’s coming, “4/20, baby. 4/20, I’m comin’.”

Otherwise known as April 20, the pot smoker’s holiday.

Appropriate.

Thy pen is mightier…

Ray Dawg — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:08:08 +0000

Tagging has just leaped into a whole new digital level with the aid of a few simple tech bits and Graffiti Analysis software. Taggers have the ability to extend the tag into 3D representations on screen. SEEN, TWIST, AMAZE, KETONE, JONONE, and KATSU had their tags motion captured and analysed by this Graffiti Analysis software capturing everything from unique lines from fat to skinny and even the energy that goes into each scribble represented by what looks like a tag thats been written in digital sand. L.A.S.E.R tag originated as a progressive thesis project beginning in 2004 by artist and researcher Evan Roth, who’s interests and work embody technology, tools of empowerment, open source and popular culture.

Find more @ http://graffitianalysis.com/

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Clay Speakers

Ray Dawg — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:58:35 +0000

Chilean designer Pablo Ocqueteau designs 'mapuguaquén' meaning 'sound of the earth', literally! Creating speakers from clay. Tradition X Contemporary collaboration unheard of!

via ~ http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/9276/clay-speakers.html

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Wise-Dome by the RZA

Ray Dawg — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:54:51 +0000

When Art Imitates Life (WAIL) hailing from LA is a creative company that collaborates with musical visionaries creating fine art. WAIL's current collab features none other than the leader of Wu Tang The RZA in a Series of artworks with original acrylic handprints, figuratively speaking in the unforgettable shape of the Wu.

The RZA artworks are categorized in Portrait, Legacy, Monument and the Commemorative 20 years series that are a highly limited edition of 360 canvases in total.

In his Victory or Death series The RZA has reworked 'Washington Crosses The Potomac' into his version aptly named 'Victory or Death'. To the rest of the world unfamiliar with American fine art picture a conquering Napoleon sailing to victory on a 17th century battle ship. Got it? Ok. Created over six months heralding his 20 year career, WAIL x The RZA make their debut with "mystery laden" canvas prints affordable enough for every fine art collector.

Add this piece and others to your Wu Tang Museum here:
http://www.thewailproject.com

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