NASIR JONES WITH ANOTHER CLASSIC ON THE WAY!!!

Check out the cover for Nas’ new self titled album, it basically speaks for itself - for real.

Puff Rocking Creative Rec's At The Park With His Twins

Rooftop Rampage - Skateboard Showdown in the LES

Coming off the success of New York's King Of Spring, the same dudes who brought you the event, Run My Game Productions, are back with a new joint. This one is called the Rooftop Rampage and is going to be burly as hell. This best trick contest and open skate jam will all happen on the rooftop of Manhattan's New Design High School. They'll be 3 G's at stake, tons of product tossed by the events multiple sponsors and handfuls of pro and am cameos. It all happens on Saturday, June 14th from 11AM to 6PM and will be hosted by Billy Rohan and Alex Corporan. Come down to peep some insane skating, scam on chicks and come up with the best view of downtown Manhattan outside of the Empire State Building.

HELLZ BELLZ SUMMER '08 "HEAT WAVE" COLLECTION

Heads up ladies--its time to update your wardrobe. The Hellz Bellz Summer "HEAT WAVE" Collection hit stores this week! With acid washed denim and tees with messages "loud enough to blow out your eardrums"--your closet is bound to thank you.


Check hellz-bellz.com to find a shop in your area.

theFNDTN hits RIVINGTON...

A few of us from the FOUNDATION caught the F train and headed down to 158 Rivington to check out the first day of the ALIFE & A.R.C. COURTYARD CLEARANCE SALE.



When we got there, the line was around the block--and it was not getting any shorter.



We each copped a bunch of tee's and fleece. The clearance sale is going on today, tomorrow, and Saturday from 12 to 8 and Sunday from 12 to 7. I highly recommend you all head down to 158 Rivington Street to get your buy on.

Kanye West - Flashing Lights (Version #1)

 Although this is the last version to leak, this is actually the very first version they shot. They scrapped it, filmed the one that leaked this weekend, scrapped that and released the one with Rita G.

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Video: Kanye West - Flashing Lights (Version #2)

 This is the second out of three versions that were made for almost everyone’s favorite song on the album. There was this fairy tale version that was the the first one to have been made, and subsequently trashed, then came the one you see above and the third one with Rita G that made it to OnSmash’s front page. Oh yeah, and this one too.

ALIFE & A.R.C Courtyard Clearance Sale (This Weekend)

Cash Only Courtyard Sale

Thursday, May 29th - Noon to 7pm

Friday, May 30th - Noon to 8pm

Saturday, May 31st - Noon to 8pm

Sunday, June 1st  - Noon to 7pm

Located at:

158 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

New York City, NY 10002

Call for directions or additional info:

Alife - 212-375-8116

A.R.C. - 212-375-8128

Deus Ex Machina Wearable Motorcycle Concept

Art Center College of Design student Jake Loniak combined motorcycle technology with an exoskeleton form for what is essentially a wearable motorcycle. Named Deus Ex Machina and branded by Yamaha, it's intended to serve as an extension of the body. Loniak found inspiration in Biomechatronics and used 36 pneumatic muscles, seven artificial vertebrae and two linear actuators to mimic human motion. He introduced the design earlier this month at an event on the school's Pasadena, California campus.

The Deus Ex Machina remains in the concept stage, but it's expected to go from zero to 60 in three seconds and achieve a top speed of 75mph. It has an incorporated helmet, but no storage space. The single motor is contained in the central wheel and, fortunate for the environment, runs off of nano-phosphate batteries similar to those in hybrid cars.

Just Ask The Locals (TM) - Coltrane Curtis

Just a few facts about NYC...

the highlight of my life...

...er...commute. Just thought I'd share the #1 reason why I love walking through Penn Station every a.m.

Happy Birthday Rashad!

Last night, some foundation members went out to celebrate Rashad's 21st in the city.!  note Rashad in the WeSC tee and shades and the Barney's exclusive Creative Recreation Milano Hi's being rocked by Dre ... we like to represent!   (:

in4mation x casio g-shock

hitting stores next week - GO GET IT !

the FNDTN <3 FOOD.

It's true...we do. Here are some shots of us on the road---munching face.

Here's Bobby enjoying some ribs at The Cheesecake Factory in the ATL.

And the menu of our favorite spot in Miami, The Big Pink. We ate there about 7 times--a day.


Reedspace has really great mini-burgers at their events...

John agrees...


We like drinks too--especially Starbucks...

and SLUSHIES!!!!

I'm sure theres more photos of us (and when I say "us"--I really mean Bobby) eating...but thats all for now!

You can send all free food to The Foundation at 230 W. 39th St. NYC. Thank you in advance. :)

If you're in ATLANTA tonight . . .

Check out the launch of Topless at Maxim Prime.It's going to be a weekly banger on the rooftop of the Glenn Hotel. NICE. Brought to you by the lovely people of FN Socials.

Rivington Club x Asics Gel Lyte III

The Rivington Club, is set to release a new sneaker with Asics. Utilizing the Asics Gel Lyte III model, Rivington Club has come up with two colorways each featuring a woven label on the heel counter as well as a A.R.C. branded foot bed art. The sneakers are set to release in June and will be available exclusive the Rivington Club and at www.rivingtonclub.com.

meet jarah......our girl at the showroom who reps INCASE.
jarah ordered everyone at The Foundation some INCASE goodies .. and they arrived today!

 

BIG, BIG thanks to Jarah and our friends at INCASE.   (:

www.goincase.com

EXTRA VIRGIN

I ate at this amazing Mediterranean restaurant last night called Extra Virgin. Its in the West Village on W. 4th btn Perry and Charles. I had the Falafel encrusted Mahi Mahi, it was really delicious! The the rare seared yellowfin tuna was to die for as well. For appetizers we had warm pistachio crusted goat cheese salad and the lobster ravioli, yum!  If you are thirsty they have great Mojitos and the strawberry lemonade was refreshing. Check it out and leave room for dessert, the molten chocolate cake is sinful!

Big Tak In WeSC

While Getting Ready For A 14 Hour Flight To Tokyo, Takeshi Decided He Looked Best In The White Bongos, For A Nice Crisp Look. I Agree. No One Does It Quite Like Tak. BONG!

Good Ol Hip Hop Love Kanye & Common Live Performance

At DJ Reflex’s birthday party in the City of Angeles. They do The Light, Stronger, The People, & Flashing Lights.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RASHAD!!!

Our very own, Rashad Brewster, turned the big 2-1 this past Sunday. We celebrated by munching cupcakes from Crumbs....yummmmmmmm.

IN4MATION FALL SKATE DECKS

Received these decks at work yesterday (thanks Rhandy!!) and shot them to give you a first look at what In4mation is coming out with for Fall.

Left to Right: Sandor, Spermenator, CMYK, Sabbath

L: "CMYK" if you look closely, you'll be read IN4MATION all over | R: "Sandor" designed by Ms. (Elska) Sandor, this theme will be seen throughout the Fall collection

L: "Sabbath" - Black Sabbath Master of Reality - my fav! | R: "Spermenator" - no comment! lol

You can find these bad boys at KCDC (Brooklyn), Palace5 (DC), Elite Boardshop (VA), MIA (Miami), AFront (Houston), Willy's Workshop (SD), Goods (Seattle), 510 Skateboarding (Berkeley), and Brooklyn Projects (LA), JUST to name a few!!! OH! and duh you can also get at IN4MATION (Hawaii - both locations)!

I JUST WANTED TO SHARE

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

HIS VISION IS INSANE.... VERY DIFFERENT.... I LOVE IT

Puff Rocking Creative Rec's

It’s Diddy! As stated, he was spotted shopping in Cannes, France Sunday as well as heading back to his yacht for some chill time. The mogul was just in Connecticut opening up ‘Diddy’s Den’ at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. Must be nice.

Puff Rocking Creative Rec's

It’s Diddy! As stated, he was spotted shopping in Cannes, France Sunday as well as heading back to his yacht for some chill time. The mogul was just in Connecticut opening up ‘Diddy’s Den’ at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. Must be nice.

Incase

It begins.

Not only do Incase accessories protect your electronics, they help

you entertain yourself......


backpacks.

mac laptop fun.

professional organization.

for those who are addicted to the i-phone.

***video and photos from Incase website.

Please contact jarah@thefndtn.com for all Incase account requests!

The Last Dragon . . . .a classic? i think yes!

In 1985 a little movie entitled "The Last Dragon" was presented to the world. I, until this week, had never seen the movie before. Curses! Blasphemy, you may even say! I know, I KNOW. I did however watch this amazing movie. . . not so much because i was yearning to, more so because i was sick of being shunned by my colleagues. What a surprise! The search for the final level, aka the "glow" was an amazing journey by adorable Bruce Leeroy. It has everything - action, suspense, love, and some weird creature that lives in a tank . . . what was that?? All in all i give it two enthusiastic thumbs up. If you haven't seen it yet stop depriving yourself of a cinematic classic. If you have, go rent it again!

Sho'nuff!

Last night I had a blast attending the Casio G-Shock's 25th anniversary. In attendance were Spike Lee, Haze, big namers of "streetwear" and press. In4mation (DQM, LRG, and Frank's Chop Shop have also worked with G-Shock) has been fortunate enough to work with G-Shock not once but TWICE and will continue to work with them every season to produce awesome styles. Here's a recap of the event photo style =)

The seafoam green watch you see on the bottom right is the IN4MATION X G-Shock collab that will be released this summer!!

G-Shocks on ICE... er in it!

In4mation gettup - product from Fall 08

A spectacular event that ended with Kanye's performance... and no, he didn't sit down for the whole performance, but he DID take fooooorever to get on stage!!!