B.K.O.O.L

Brooklyn Kid's Outlook On Life

Holy Cross Catholic Church
2350 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226














Damion Sanders, hip-hop artist, poet, freelance writer, published author, former resident of East Flatbush(my neighborhood) and founder of B.K.O.O.L organized a writing workshop for Brooklyn Youth through the generosity of donors, fund raisers and Holy Cross Catholic Church. The event is intended to inspire the community and encourage kids to write about and share the individual experiences of life as they see it, in any form they choose, whether poetry, hip hop or fiction. In each workshop they will be discussing the basics of creative writing, where participants will read and be exposed to one new author each time.

Next Saturday, June 14th is the first day of what will be an ongoing FREE writing workshop for kids ages 12-17 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. This workshop will take place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 12-1:30 PM.

Participants do not need to bring anything but themselves, all materials will be provided! Any questions direct all inquiries to: bkool4life@gmail.com

Conflict

Conflict, by Chad Harris

For print (program used, Photoshop).

Inspired by the movie, Conflict Diamond and Lupe Fiasco's Conflict Diamonds.

Download Lupe Fiasco's - Conflict Diamonds here

Lupe Fiasco - Cold World

Download Here

Another unreleased OLD track. Typical Lupe Fiasco track, auditory anesthetic, constantly giving you real hip hop.

N.E.R.D - Seeing Sounds

" Really Amazing...Love Bomb, You Know What,
Sooner Or Later are all instant classics...
Windows is fun as hell...

and everything comes across even better live...
LOVE BOMB IS AMAZING...thats 3 amazings... "

In stores June 6th in Europe
and June 10th in the US.

Same day as Weezy? Who's selling more copies?
I'll put my money on Seeing Sounds.
BUY THE CD! BUY THE CD!

Visual Tranquility -PESU

PESU is a Japanese artist and some of his paintings have
been featured in the "Daydreamin' " video.

2001 PESU crossed the ocean from Tokyo to California, to seek more in himself and his love of Hip-Hop. It was not an easy transition and Pesu struggled with cultural differences, but not only did he overcome them but he grew a true appreciation that opened his third eye. In Northern California he participated in various Hip-Hop shows/galleries as a live illustrator. He went onto do his own gallery show in Sacramento, California in 2004. Then, the following year, he relocated to New York City to seize all the possibilities that lay before him. -

Now residing in New York City, Pesu engages in live paintings regularly and also participates in live improvised art competitions. He is a crowd favorite and has taken home first place twice in a row. He has also designed artwork for the official Mix DMC ’96 East Coast Champion, Mista Sinista, in 2005. The following year, he had his first one man gallery show in New York City and continued to have more shows after that. In the same year, his art appeared in one of the hottest music videos, “Day Dreaming” by Lupe Fiasco featuring Jill Scott. As well, he was elected as an artist for Evisu for the 2007 Sun Dance Festival and elected for MTV Art Battles. In the year, he paint live over 150 times and sold more than 100 pieces. He was covered in Trace Magazine as live painter in following year. He is now one of the most up-and-coming street artists in New York City.

Visit his Blog here

Puma x Atmos Endangered Species Pt. 1

Puma/Atmos Clyde Harp Seal, $125
This June, Puma will release a pack of three sneakers in collaboration with Atmos NY that take inspiration from different endangered polar animals. Each sneaker features photography by seasoned wildlife shutterbug Mitsuaki Iwago (National Geographic’s resident photog), and was produced to bring awareness to the detrimental affects the environment is having on wildlife. The set of three which are inspired by The Harp Seal (pictured above), Macaroni Penguin, and The Polar Bear all have distinct design cues throughout the uppers that mimic the animals aesthetic. The shoes will be exclusive to Atmos, and will drop June 28th. Check the other two styles after the jump.
June 28th, I think I'm going to have to make a trip to Atmos for the Clyde Harp Seal. In a world where money isn't a factor I would buy all three, just for collection sake, but that's not the case here. Source via Complex
Puma/Atmos Mid Macaroni Penguin, $150
Puma/Atmos Clyde Polar Bear, $125

The Wagon Boutique

Grand Opening of The Wagon Boutique!!!
1214 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Tel. 347.627.3600 Fax. 347.627.3599
Store Hours: Mon-Sat. 11-7pm, Sun. 12-6pm

No Homo Origins

Something funny for your Monday

Video Music Box 25th Anniversary Concert

Friday, July 18, 2008
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage

The cultural stamp of “Video Music Box” comes to life with performances by hip hop’s notable icons from across the decades.

The influence of "Video Music Box" stretches far and wide, as the show is one of the first and longest running outlets for Hip-Hop since the genre’s inception. Twenty-five years after its debut, Ralph McDaniels hosts a celebration concert featuring performances by a who's who of hip-hop icons from the show’s history and beyond.

Now Let's Start The Show

So, I'm officially done with my first year of college and I guess I have more time to keep up with my blog. I have to say, "TIME MANAGEMENT IS ESSENTIAL." Now let me introduce my self.

Who Am I?
My name is Chad Harris, and I am a student, graphic designer, and an optimist. I was born in Brooklyn, New York - Yes! home of Biggie and Jay. I was born in '89, making me a 80's baby, (I just made it).

I am the founder of "D.R.E.A.M|NYC." The company I would like to own in the future. Right now it's just me, so if any one wants to be a part of the dream, get in touch. Shout Outs to Eflat, KiD Steelo, PMD (pardonmeduke.com), Fashion Hurtz, Bsky, Imaginary Foundation, Fresh Lyfe, Chris, Sade, Al, and Mellie