Once upon a time, not too long ago, urban fashion lines were nearly non-existent. Today, they represent a large part of the fashion marketplace. Live Mechanics is one of the fashion lines which responded to a market demand for more culturally-creative men’s fashion. Established in 1999 by Osa Odiase, the Los-Angeles based line prides itself on reflecting a fusion of politics, music and street fashion. TAP correspondent Brandi Fowler got to sit down with Odiase to discuss the inspiration and business of his 12-year-old brand.
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YG is wearing the FALL 2010 Performance Jacket in Zinfandel (Maroon). The "Performance Jacket" is available in the LM online shop.
Since Warren G’s “Regulate…G Funk Era” gave Def Jam/Rush Associated Labels a much needed hit in 1994, arriving just as reports of the label's insolvency surfaced, the New York-based powerhouse has largely steered clear of West Coast rap, hewing almost exclusively to East Coast and Southern artists like Jay-Z, Ghostface Killah and Method Man, as well as Young Jeezy. But as the legendary imprint prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the label has returned to the Southland, inking a deal with Compton’s Y.G., a rapper loosely affiliated with the jerkin’ movement, and one who has amassed an impressive regional following sans radio or commercial backing.
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Yep, T.i.E., and DJ C'EST La Vie make up a group that you should be checking for, called Tomorrow, Yesterday. They'll be releasing their LP, To...From... for free download on August 24th via HiPNOTT Records. Take a listen to their lead single, The A3 produced feel-good jam, "Reminder." After the jump you'll find their EPK where you meet the group and get a glimpse of their live show.
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