January 29, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
”Part of My small story is that I wish people would wish more..meaning be more creative.” Mike B is the stylist for Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown, Ludacris, Steve Stoute, Ne-Yo–and Alicia Keys. He started as Groovey Lew’s personal assistant with styling, and then he was Puff’ Daddy’s personal liaison. We met at the Kustome Collabo sneaker launch. Our conversation covers his story into fashion, explains why he is the prince vs the king of fashion, people who influenced him and more.
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Posted in Alicia Keys, Black Apple NYC, Groovey Lew, Ibogart, Kustome Collabo, Mike B, New York City, NYC Fashion, Puff Daddy, Sean John, Swizz Beatz |
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January 28, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
”Inspiration happens once you put your hand to it, put it on paper and you put it to motion. You get inspired but then you have to make it live and everybody has tons of ideas, but its the people that actual put those ideas in motion are the ones that are like..somewhat groundbreaking..creating culture in lot of ways.” When he is not illustrating he is designing skateboard footwear at CONVERSE. Our conversation takes place at the launch of Kustome Collabo sneakers and covers global skate culture, his story and advice.
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Posted in Converse Skateboard Footwear, Kustome Collabo, Michael Hobbs, NYC, Skateboard |
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January 27, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
“My Small story is..my name is Rick im from Brooklyn, NY.. born in Jamaica and i am a zoologist herpetologist biologist I work with animals in short. I work with a lot of variations of animals anything from reptiles to large mammals giraffs, zebra, wilderbeast to crocodile. Its different” Great conversation on protecting nature , exotic pets, animal collections in Abu Dhabi, how he started, the Bronx zoo, his favorite animal and more. Great conversation.
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Posted in Au Dhabi, Biologist, Bronx Zoo, Environment, Kustom Collabo, Reptiles, Ricardo Pusey, Zoologist |
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January 27, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
The Godfather of Hip Hop on knowledge, wisdom and truth. He had only 1 request. First, he wanted to recognized 2 people have recently passed away. DJ
Kool Herc, is credited with originating
hip hop music, in
The Bronx,
New York City. I filmed our conversation at the launch event of Kustom Collabo sneakers in NYC.
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January 27, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
”My small story started maybe 25 years ago in the business as a dancer..backup choreographer, took me around the world…brought me to HipHop..HipHop brought me to fashion..fashion brought me to the future..” Phil Pabon, CEO Prolific Media & Management
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Posted in China, ENYCE, Global, iphone accessories, Kustom Collabo, MECCA, NYC, Phil Pabon, Prolific Media & Management |
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January 26, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
“I’ve been an artist since I was 2″ Yusef Sirius El is a a man of many talents. Painter, musician but he is known for his success as a footwear designer. Name the brand..Adidas, Nike, ENYCE, he has designed for them. Millions have worn his designs. Our conversation covers the story of Yusef, footwear designer.
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Posted in 125th Street, Art, ATL, Australia, Avirex, Beauty, Bronx, Brooklyn, Browsville, Canada, Central Park, Chinatown, CNN, Community, Dedication, Designer, Do-It-Yourselfers, DUMBO, East NY, East Village, Economy, Entrepreneur, Facebook, Fila, Forclosures, FRANK151, Fuse TV, Global, Gramercy Park Hotel, Harlem, Japan, London, Lower Eastside, Luxury |
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January 22, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
As I was leaving a loft party on the lower eastside, a woman walking ahead of me was singing and thus inspired the question. The answers, singing and conversation that followed made for a lovely small story. I actually filmed this story with my iphone ( i left my flip at home).
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January 18, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
”Time goes by so fast in NY. I’ve been here for 12 yrs It feels like 12 minutes..There is always a new train coming but if you dont get on, then you missed it ..I feel like i didnt miss my train when i first got here i just got on the wrong train. Hopefully, im on the right train now.” My friend Coco sent a facebook message. “LaRon, I have a new small story for you! I did a studio visit with my friend raphael melendez. His work is amazing.” Rafael traded his corporate gig for an opportunity to focus on build his own brand as a visual artist. I filmed his story at his new studio he shares in Williamsburg.
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January 12, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
I bumped into my boy Christian Alexander in NOLITA. He said meet Dax. He has a small story for you. “I’m from Atlanta, Ga,man..I do Snortthis.com. Im apart of the Dungeon Family thats Outkast, Goodie Mob. Im a painter. I do murals. I make videos and I’m here in NY to do a gallery show. Its called Outlaw at the Whitebox.”
Dr. Dax — real name Dax Rudnak — is an Atlanta graffiti artist and painter. He has directs music videos for the Dungeon Family’s Outkast and Big Boi. Our conversation covers his mistaken arrest during Miami’s Art Basel, his story, documentary on history of ATL, Bansky and the story behind Snortthis.com.
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January 11, 2012
by MY SMALL STORY
I made an attempt to film Toni Morrison’s story on the fly. Yes, I was nervous. Toni has a Nobel , Pulitzer and is very much my elder. But I had to say hello as she was leaving the restaurant we were at. She was kind and declined and said be “happy” in 2012. But instead of using a still from the video, well,I thought I would share the 16 second picture (moment).
Toni Morrison (born Chloe Anthony Wofford[1] on February 18, 1931) is a Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, editor, and professor. Her novels are known for their epic themes, vivid dialogue, and richly detailed characters. Among her best known novels are The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon andBeloved. She also was commissioned to write the libretto for a new opera, Margaret Garner, first performed in 2005.
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