There's nothing more annoying than whiny "hip-hop purists" who can't accept the fact that there's kids out there evolving the culture. Get over it dude.. the evolution of hip-hop has been going on since its inception. Its whats kept it alive for so long. Its about to be 2010 and if todays artists were doing the same shit artists were doing in the 90's, no one would care. Face it, everyone gets old and we can't live in a snapshot of our generation. Hating on the next generation just makes you look like that bitter old man you used to hate back in the day.
This New Boyz track is a perfect example of kids making a clear departure from what most of us grew up on. It got some of that 'get light' dance flave to it (although I'm sure they call it some other shit - 'jerk' maybe). They talk about getting chicks, how they can dance better than each other and their gear is off the hook... I like the fresh vibe but some of these kids take that skinny jean shit to a new level. Do they have to remove a ball to fit those joints??? Damn!
I've embedded some videos from the past 30 years of artists who dared to be different and helped usher in new eras of their generations...
July 9, 2009
July 7, 2009
FROM THE FAIL BLOGS
July 1, 2009
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF (IN DANCE)
My boy (and rap veteran) Stan Ipcus also runs a boys/girls club in Westchester and he's caught some incredible footage of his kids dancing. The "Get Light" "Get Dark" movement really seems to be a real evolution of hip hop dance and is filtering into music as well. Personally I love to see the creativity of young people taking a culture and making it their own. Its the essence of what art is all about... A friend of mine (@mikemancini) twittered some old video of what seems to be a couple of guys dancing the Charleston with "Around the World" dubbed over it. When I watched it, I immediately thought about the Get Light vids I'd seen on Ips blog (westcheddar.com). If you look at the dance moves in both of these videos and the way they take turns, its uncanny how similar they are. I'm sure its completely coincidental but still amazing considering these videos are a lifetime apart.
(Make sure to play both videos at the same time but mute the top one! Crazy!)
(Make sure to play both videos at the same time but mute the top one! Crazy!)
June 29, 2009
MIMS IS A BAD ASS
Word is he wore the Bad Ass Tee on stage at the Phoenix Summerjam. Hopefully I'll find some better pics. Thanks Mizo!
June 26, 2009
RIP MIKE 1959-2009
Lets face it. Mike was a bad dude back in the day. Now we can all remember him the way he was. A true megastar ahead of his time that touched millions with his incredible ability to entertain. RIP 1959-2009
To help keep the memory alive, these 'BAD' tees from Spring '08 will be re-released and available on Karmaloop.com/dirtyax and at select retailers. Long live the King!
UPDATE - THESE SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE HERE ---> http://tinyurl.com/l47k7b
To help keep the memory alive, these 'BAD' tees from Spring '08 will be re-released and available on Karmaloop.com/dirtyax and at select retailers. Long live the King!
UPDATE - THESE SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE HERE ---> http://tinyurl.com/l47k7b
June 16, 2009
JOJO ROCKS BULLY TEE
My phone got blown up last night because it turns out Rev Runs son Jojo was looking extra crispy on the premiere episode of Runs House...
June 1, 2009
CIPHA SOUNDS ROCKS DJAX BUNDA TEE IN SOUTH BEACH
DISCLAIMER: Do not watch this video if you are allergic to cottage cheese.
May 30, 2009
PETE POWERZ - "NOBODY GOT IT"
A lot of DJAX tees rocked in this Pete Powerz video directed by my homie Marko Albrecht of Essentialtv.tv ... Full of shady characters, obligatory posse shots and "thick" strippers, Pete Powerz aka Pete Pistachio aka Bi-Polar Pete is at his finest level of spitgame in this Bronx hood classic.
BTW - Your boy even makes a cameo. Look for the handsome white guy! lol...
BTW - Your boy even makes a cameo. Look for the handsome white guy! lol...
May 22, 2009
May 21, 2009
MATISYAHU LIVE W. MAX BEATS @ IPCUS' WEDDING... SICK!!!
Matisyahu who is childhood friends with my good friend Dan Isenberg (aka rapper Stan Ipcus), decided to grab the mic and perform live at his wedding. To everyones relief there was a world class beat boxer in the house (Max B!). I was lucky enough to catch this epic gem on video.
May 16, 2009
DIRTYJAX BOOTLEGGED... AGAIN!
Do not shop on mixunit.com. This the second time I caught them selling a cheap knockoff of my doggiestyle tee. Check it out...
Mine
Theirs
Mine
Theirs
May 13, 2009
ESSENTIAL TV
Otto ade Bday Party/Gold Rock Ent launch. Dres of Black Sheep performs. DJ Evil Dee spins. Retro Kids tear up the dance floor. Dirty JAX provides some freshness. Charlie B gets the scoop. Essential TV gets it on video.
May 7, 2009
LOUIE CK IS HILARIOUS
Definitely the funniest stand up comedian I've seen in a long time. Here are 3 Gems...
May 6, 2009
May 2, 2009
ROSS vs ROTH
This is definitely a surprising look for Ross coming off as a likeable dude who doesn't take himself too serious. I definitely like the strategy. Everyone knows 50 is a big fuckin Bully and I think people are growing tired of his personal crusades to ruin his competition. Ross is doing the right thing here with his image. I'm sure it will increase Ross' fanbase and gain him sympathy the next time 50 does some wild unnecessary shit to show the world what a sucka he is.
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