Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Mykola Dosenko, also known as Myk Dawg. Born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine, Mykola’s inspirations paint an interesting portrait of popular culture in the late 80’s and early 90’s. A self proclaimed graphic designer, celebrity chef, comedian and stunt driver, it was not difficult to strike up a conversation about Myk’s interests and inspirations. With his graphic design work popping up on popular websites across the net, Mykola’s aesthetic is becoming recognized for it’s vibrant colors and retro influences. Touching on everything from Lebron James to zombie snails, our conversation was peculiar to say the very least.
I know, I know. You’ve seen this, and you have too, but they haven’t, so just settle and wait for the next one. We’re having fun out here guys. Thanks as always for reading. Just trying to get us all on the same page here. You know how it goes. Featured above is a player widely considered to be one of, if not the greatest in the world. A simple clip of him doing what he does. Some say real, others say fake. Bowties. Believe it or not.
Am I having déjà vu? I don’t think so. GQ showed Kobe some more love. While his fits leave a little to be desired, the collaboration with T. Rich makes this one special. The article itself is pretty interesting as well, as J.R. Moehringer highlights the various elements of Kobe’s polarizing character, while also detailing each injury that he’s playing through at the moment. Impressive to say the least. Aside from that, Kobe was Kobe against the Grizz last night. So you can settle on this too.
I don’t know about you but that dunk contest last night was pretty hurt. It was so hurt it has me lowering my hopes for the All-Star Game. Just in case the game doesn’t satisfy, we can all settle on this one and get our fill. Peep these lineups though. Vicious.
Upon, first watch, “Cool, new Nike campaign.” Upon second watch, “Wait, what did I actually learn from this?” While I support the initiative, I’d still like to be a bit more informed about the issue at hand. Perhaps I’m asking too much. On the surface it seems as though Nike has managed to link the initiative with their signature Nike swag allowing Maria Sharapova, Kobe and others to put on for Nike. 0:05 is a bit off. But remember I’m biased. Overall I’m cool with this. Nike’s putting on. This link provides more information on the initiative, and also informs you a bit more about the AIDS situation in Africa. Good shit Nike. I’m not mad.
Back on the blogspot we told you about Nike’s latest foray into the varsity jacket game. Creating a collection of jackets based around the competitive nature of the cities Nike inhabits, Nike’s latest efforts bring us the London edition of the jackets. In their own words, “futuristic functionality that never detracts from a timeless aesthetic.” I think it’s hard to disagree. The cherry on top lies in the creative individuals Nike chose to rock the jackets. Featuring the likes of Sara and Loren the creative duo behind the 90’s themed Work It parties, to ballet soloist Eric Underwood, Nike’s managed to once again cultivate their brand while promoting creativity and excellence. Winning. Tough.
Most of us were babes in Chris Mullin’s prime. Nonetheless, his prowess on the court puts him among some of the best to ever play the game. An All-NBA first team selection in ‘91-’92 Mullin can be mentioned alongside Wilt Chamberlain as the only players Warrior players to average 25+ points and 5 rebounds for five straight seasons. Although a talented hooper, Mullin loved to get faded, often times coming to practice on one, and skipping mandatory team meetings to drink. When A.K’s pal Don told Chris to clean up his act, Mullin came back a new man, and started killing. One of the best to ever do it, this segment on Mullin documents Chris’ life on and off the court, reminding us how nice he was at the game he loved.
Hyphen or Franchise could probably tell you more about what to do with these than I can. Anything Warhol-related is usually worth checking out though. Juxtaposing images from Andy’s historic catalog of work with some of pro skating’s most influential figures, the latest effort from Alien Workshop is looking like a winning move for skaters everywhere. Personally, I’d probably have to rock with the Velvet Underground, but the Marilyn is just icy. Check below for the whole collection.
It’s been a minute since I’ve sat down to watch a full football game. Such a time commitment you know. Nonetheless, I’m bout to sit down, get on and peep this Vikings/Saints in a few hours. Mike told me if the Saints win the Superbowl Reggie Bush is gonna marry Kim Kardashian. Ahh fuck. Kim Kardashian just got mentioned on the bowties! I wanna delete but I won’t. At the same time, I wanna see Brette Favre pull an MJ and go out on top. Regardless, it should be a good game, with more highlights like this. Happy Sunday.
Matt came with some Sunday gold. Aside from an icy highlight he also relates an important reality about most things in life. We truly believe that anything can be tight if viewed through the right lens. Hockey’s a great example. Remember, we can always choose to express something in a deliberate way. We can either show you a hockey fight or a hockey goal. Each serving as valid examples of the sport. I think they call that rhetoric. Kyra put me on it. But we’ve digressed, this clip is wet. Call it And1 hockey.
Mastering the art of marketing comes naturally for Nike. No better has this been expressed than through their collaborations with Michael Jordan and Spike Lee during the Air Jordan campaigns. Creating iconic commercials for the III’s IV’s and V’s, Spike Lee’s alter ego Mars Blackmon took the Jordan Brand to new heights. With a little help from MJ. To commemorate the latest Jordan Spiz’ike hybrid, Nike has created an interactive site to get lost in. Fun for all ages.
