Wednesday, October 03, 2007
GFCnewyork in Hong Kong
Monday, October 01, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
"Where My Soldiers Is At"
It was practically a movie...Years ahead of it's time [1997]. They still don't make hip-hop videos like this (Sorry Kanye, "Stronger" can't touch this.)
The song is classic...Diddy even had quotables (You ain't gotta like me/Your just mad cuz I tell it how it is, and you tell it how it might be.)
If you didn't know, now you know...peep game
Friday, September 28, 2007
Winning, Wendy, Same Thing...
Could This Be The Cover
Thanks to Heather over at Herfection for this one...Let me know when you're ready to ride shotgun ;)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Billy G.O.A.T
So yeah, I had to post this because a colleague of mine and I, are going back and forth on this issue, LL Cool J vs. Jay-Z. We don't know if it's actually going to go down, but to me personally I'm like just drop the track if it's going to be all that. I'm tired of the set-ups, the online videos, etc. hyping up a track and/or battle and then when you hear it, you're disappointed. To me what Jay said on Forbes Billion Dollar remix of I Get Money, was a clever line and something that needed to be said. I believe he looks at himself as being the Greatest of All Time, and that he's working on his way to becoming a certified billionaire, hence Billy Goat.
Angie Phones Jay-Z to Discuss LL Cool J
Same thing goes for you Jay. My man I love you. Personally I think you have the right to call yourself the G.O.A.T., because I think that you are. But if you decide to go at my man LL Cool J, please refrain from the subliminals, go straight at him. Please refrain from it being wack for the same reasons, I entailed above. And please refrain from becoming Michael Jordan after the 6th championship, because word is you are already on the road there...smh.
Peace
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Jay-Z - Blue Magic
Friday, September 21, 2007
Rugby Online

Rugby Ralph Lauren has just launched their new media presence. Go visit the site to check out the new Fall collection, their style guide, the fashion tips and more.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Who's the King of New York???
Now that the Kanye vs. 50 Cent battle is done with and the winner announced, lets proceed to the Heavyweight fight. Jay-Z has announced that he'll be releasing a new album, slated to be released on Nov. 6th. It is a concept album titled "American Gangster" inspired by the soon to be released film of the same name starring, Denzel Washington who plays Frank Lucas, an early 1970s Harlem Heroin Kingpin.
The challenger in this fight of epic proportions is Dame Dash and his soon to be released documentary, "Mr. Untouchable." Another film about a druglord, but this time it's Harlem's own Nicky Barnes.
Ah, this has controversy, competition, and money in the bank written all over it. Who do you think is going to win?
Shout outs to Miss Info for shedding light on this.
Check out the artwork above for the films. Coincidence??? I think not.
Below are the trailers to the film.
American Gangster
Mr. Untouchable
Friday, September 14, 2007
Stadium Status
G-Unit + Dipset = Classic
Click HERE to watch the video of the performance.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Jena Six
GFCnewyork blog is a cultural forum and any and everything involving our culture will always have an outlet to be addressed and expressed here. I'd like to thank artists who address civil and social issues not only in their music but in the real world. In this instance, I commend Mos Def for being vocal about the injustice facing a group of black students in Jena, Louisiana who are being charged with attempted murder for beating up a white student that was taunting them with racial slurs. These kids are facing sentences of 20 to100 years in prison, for basically wanting the free will to sit under a tree. Some people within the culture are getting riled up due to the lack of media attention on the case, as well as the absence of key voices within the culture who are not addressing or informing the public of the matter.
We over here, are going to play our part in informing the public of the matter. I don't think boycotting hip-hop records is a rationale reaction to that matter. That is a misguided application of your frustrations. I believe this is an issue for all people, not only black. If the Vote or Die campaign from the last election can be as impactful as it was, then we all know the voice of hip-hop can and will be heard.
People please take the time to inform yourself on the issue, Jena Six, and sign the PETITION. A large number of the American population should be affected by this issue and want change, so the petition should reflect that. If you want to further contribute your time, finance or both to the matter feel free to email info@freethejena6.org
It's Showtime!!!
Listen to your boy Swizz Beatz discuss his career, the album, and hip-hop with OnSmash. Numbers never make the man. Even though he has an entire catalog of hits to back up him up, he still doing what he does because he can and loves it. If you didn't, do so now...Respect the man.
Swizz OnSmash Interview (Part 1)
Swizz OnSmash Interview (Part 2)
Swizz OnSmash Interview (Part 3)
Here are the links to those 3 classic moments in hip-hop this year that he refers to:
Swizz Beatz vs. Kanye West @ SummerJam '07
ScreamFest (NYC) @ Madison Square Garden '07 (Part 1)
ScreamFest (NYC) @ Madison Square Garden '07 (Part 2)
Hip-Hop in New York is very much Alive!!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
A.L.I.E.N. Mixtape
To commemorate the anniversary of the 1st Leaders of the New School event last year, A.L.I.E.N. has released a mixtape. The mixtape features tracks from Curtainz, Mel0-X, Supreeme Supreeme, Taz of Sa-Ra and our own Mickey Factz. Click HERE to start download.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Friday Foolishness

Friday Foolishness!!!
Scott On The Rocks NYC x Yorkville Clothing Brand x Screw York Records
Friday, September 14, 2007
@ 11:00pm
The Parlour
250 W. 86th St. off Broadway
DJ Yamez (TAKEOVER THEORY)
DJ Treats (COMPLEX MAGAZINE)
Rev. McFly (NINJASONIK / TAKEOVER THEORY)
DANCEHALL x HIP-HOP x R&B x SOUL x CLASSICS
$4 Well Drinks ALL NIGHT!!
$4 Draft Beer ALL NIGHT!!
FREE for Ladies /// $5 for Gents
21+
EVERY FRIDAY!!
Listen Up!!!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Foreign Sounds

Rocksmith Fall '07
It's that time of the year that all the brands get their lookbooks and line sheets together, so that the retail buyers can begin their selection at which tags they believe their customers will be popping for this fall/winter season. So Rocksmith Clothing recently reached out to us to handle the art direction for their lookbook of this seasons collection. The eyes of the lens belong to coming-of-age photographer Brian Cleaver, and as you see the shots came out great. Thanks to everyone that participated in the shoot (Fausto of LaVie Clothing, Leo of LV the Stylist, Christian, Pan of Trace Magazine, Dice, Johnny Killface, Jared Ryder, Osa of Complete Technique, Jerry and more). Visit HighSnobiety to check out the rest of the line.

Also be sure to check out the new Kilo Goods collection at HighSnobiety as well.
FYI

Wednesday, August 01, 2007
des:gnAtt:c Gets Creat:ve
With growth, comes new appeal. Since establishing themselves in 2003, des:gnAtt:c is growing to become one of the few premium creative boutiques. They've recently launched their new web presence, which has a web 3.0 aesthetic to it. Go visit the site to check it out, and remember they can be the Da Vinci to your canvas.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
C'est LaVie

I feel so good...Oh yeah, this is the life. And if you aren't living it, you sure wish you were. The summer has been good to us thus far, a lot will be coming soon to you, our fellow GFCnewyork patrons. 1st up is our good friends and colleagues at LaVie Clothing. If you haven't heard the buzz about them by now, then you've already fallen back in the race...Catch Up Dunny. Their 1st tee installment "You Love My Style" created a frenzy to the point where it started getting bootlegged. If that isn't telling you, that you're doing something right as a designer of a clothing line, I don't know what it is. Now they're readying to release their 2nd installment "Too Fly for Earth" online at 11:59pm tonight. Everybody better get in where they fit in, in a hurry because they're bound to move real quick. Especially the Aqua, GFCnewyork colorway.
Have fun ;)
Monday, July 09, 2007
Sick'em Wit Swag

@
STAY Lounge
Saturday, July 14th
Start 11pm
244 East Houston (btwn Avenue A & B)
21 and over (ID Req)
No Cover
Music by DJ Rev. McFly
Thug Rock, Disco Hop, Good'Ol Soul & Club Favs
Dress Code: CHIC not WEAK!!
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Cipha Don't Get Gassed!!!
part 1
http://www.zshare.net/audio/258347388c7662/
feat. Cipha Sounds and Mister Cee
part 2
http://www.zshare.net/audio/2583641e820fe3/
feat. Cipha Sounds and Mister Cee
part 3
feat. Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg
http://www.zshare.net/audio/2583795dacf7ef/
part 4
feat. Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg
Monday, July 02, 2007
New Music!!!
Female muses...$$$
Food...$$
Jokes & arguments while making classic music...definitely priceless
Here are a few links to some new music that we've been working on...listen and enjoy
Mickey Factz ft. Royskopp - Remind Me
Mickey Factz ft. Nakim & Fall Out Boy - Never Fallout
Mickey Factz ft. Daniel Merriweather - Stop Me
Coming Soon...
GFCnewyork presents Mickey Factz "Flashback Vol.1 - Back to the Future"
GFCnewyork presents Mickey Factz "Heaven's Fallout"
KwaZz Picks Up Diploma
Friday, June 15, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Laced Magazine Issue Release Party

Invites You To
Come Celebrate the Release of Issue #3
Wednesday, May 16th 2007
@
GuestHouse
542 W27th Street btwn 10th & 11th Avenue
www.homeguesthouse.com
DJ Traphiq on the 1s and 2s
Doors Open at 7pm
rsvp@gfcny.com
To be added to the guestlist
Remember to come thru Laced Up from the Ground Up!!!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
LiveMechanics NYC Tastemakers Ad
GFCnewyork has been working with LiveMechanics on a few things to increase the brands visibility out here in the NYC market. We decided we'd reach out to a few of our friends and colleagues that are paving their way in the streets of this here, "New" New York to showcase how to wear the clothes and not vice versa. Swag is always the last and most important element that brings a whole ensemble together, and it looks like NYC's swag is still ever so present.Good looks to SC @ GotMusic, Antoine @ New Era, Johnny Killface @ Complex Magazine, Mr. Belchez, Scottie Brix of Scott on the Rocks, Mickey Factz, S dot Lambo, Tiffany @ Recon, Curtains & Torch of High Society Life, LV the Stylist, Sais, and all the other folks that came out to make this shoot a success.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Wear Are They Now
Saturday, April 14, 2007
It's Trick Thursdays

brought to you by Scott On The Rocks
in Association with
GFCnewyork
A.L.I.E.N.
HighSocietyLife
And Mannequin Magazine
Thursday April 19th 2007
NOCA
323 West Broadway, btwn Canal and Grand Street
www.nocalounge.com
DJ Treats of Complex Magazine on the 1s and 2s
Doors open 10pm
$5 Beers ALL NIGHT!!!
RSVP for Hassle-Free Entry on HeyLetsGo
You'll be added to the guestlist.
Cost: NO COVER
www.heyletsgo.com/scottontheroc
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
SWAGGER US Launch Party
The event was to kick-off the US Launch of Japanese brand, SWAGGER. SWAGGER founders Big O and Iggy were in attendence with the rest of the SWAGGER family, to celebrate what is only the beginning to bringing the swagger back to the streets of the U.S. (By the amount of times I've just mentioned SWAGGER, I think it's clear that we love SWAGGER...haha)
Here are the pics from the event courtesy of Johnny Nunez of Nubuzz Photos




Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Laced Magazine - Issue 3: Fire & Ice

They're Baaaaaaaackkk!!! Everybody has been wondering "What's going on with Laced Magazine?" And they've been simply replying, "Patience is a Virtue." And virtuous they are, with the 3rd issue of Laced Magazine. They hit us with a one-two punch, a fire & ice double cover issue. Next they hit us with an uppercut, upping the number of pages to 120. Then for the knockout they unload on us with features from The Clipse, Ice Cream Skate Team, Pharrell Williams, The Pack, Bodega, Creative Recreation, and pages upon pages of products galore...Sheesh!!!
Did I ever mention to you that it's an independent minority owned publication, in a growing competitive market. These guys are going against publications like Complex, Mass Appeal, and more. Show your support and pick up the issue.
New issue will be stocked at your favorite retailer come March 28th. Cop one or the other, or you can be gungho about it and cop both.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Hip-Hop Tuesdays: Mar 6th, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
GFCnewyork & Greedy Genius "Love NYC" e-Commercial
GFCnewyork sponsored by Greedy Genius, show love and give to those unfortunate in NYC during these cold winter months. Giving is always better than receiving. GFC is all we got!!!
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Center Stage Awaits Mickey Factz

Come thru and witness the man, the myth, and soon to be legend as he'll be performing twice within the coming week. Oh man, it's going to be one of those classic moments you'll be reliving and telling stories of years from now. Sorta like if you were present for Run D.M.C. at Madison Square Garden in 1986, the DMX & Jay-Z battles, Biggie Smalls performing "Party & Bullshit." It's one of those moments, you'll just have to be there to experience. Locations, dates, and times are on the flyer above.
GFC Recommendation: Make it out to the show at Sputnik this Sunday, February 25th, that's when the truth will be unveiled.
Last Nite...The Manor...Sheesh!!!
Don't forget this is a weekly event, so if you were foolish enough to miss out on last night's festivities. Why would you want to continue such a habit ;)
Thursday, February 15, 2007
GFC Tuesday's @ The Manor

RSVP@GFCNY.COM
At the door let them know, you're on the Saint/GFC List.
Due to the weather conditions, last night's Cupid's Revenge event was cancelled. Our apologies for those that braved the weather, just to find out that the venue decided that the night was a no-go. To make it up, we'll be hosting Hip-Hop Tuesdays at the spot for sometime now (We're only bullies when we need to be...lol). So come check us out this forthcoming Tuesday, as folks will be back in town from the Las Vegas Tradeshows/All-Star Weekend festivities. There shouldn't be an excuse for why you can't come out this go-around ;)
Monday, February 12, 2007
Cupid's Revenge

Be sure to come check us out @ The Manor tomorrow night. It'll be great time especially for all you Singles ;)
RSVP @ rsvp@gfcny.com
At the door let them know that you're on GFC's list.
Monday, February 05, 2007
New A.L.I.E.N. Sighting
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Levi's Lawsuits Coverage in New York Times
Saturday, January 27, 2007
You Know You Love My Style

Today La Vie Clothing released their "You Love My Style" Tee, be sure to go pick it up at the following locations listed above. They're moving fast, especially the GFC x La Vie colorway ;)
Friday, January 26, 2007
Sunday, January 21, 2007
FoShoFoShow All-Stars
That time of the year again. Be sure to check out Lemar & Dauley in Vegas next month at FoshoFoshow Tradeshow during All Star Week February 13-15 at the Alexis Park Resort. Other brands rounding out this All-Star cast, in this invite-only tradeshow, are Phenomenon, Rocksmith, DC Shoes, 10 Deep, Complete Technique, Hiqee & Kilo Goods.
Mickey Factz - I'm Sean (50 Shots More)
"This song goes out to all the friends and family of Sean Bell, and to all those that lost a friend/s or family member/s from the bullets and/or force of those that are "allegedly" suppose to protect us."
Mickey Factz - I'm Sean (50 Shots More)
AF1 25 Years Interview on SlamxHype

Adam over at SlamXHype recently interviewed Saint about Nike's 25th Anniversary of the AF1. Go and check out what he had to say about one of the most classic silhouettes in footwear history. Also be sure to check out some of the other interviews they did with other key figures in street culture across the globe.
Saint's Interview
SlamxHype for other interviews
Levi's Pulling the Seams On Japanese Denim
I'm sure denim advocates out here in the states are finding them-selves on the edge feeling very blue and green (those who are clever know what I mean). The denim market currently will be in a frenzy for some time. The questions that will arise are:
1. How will the new designs from Japanese "repro" denim companies, reflect the classic aesthetics of LVC denim without infringing upon their intellectual property rights?
2. Will the new designs meet the standards of the retailers and consumers that were previously stocking and buying their products?
3. How will this affect the business of boutique shops that structured their business model on this niche market product?
4. How intense will the post-market effects contribute to an upsurge in re-selling and/or black market Japanese "repro" denim being produced?
For more info on the case check out Foosh
Friday, January 12, 2007
Lemar & Dauley Site Teaser

Lemar & Dauley will be launching their new website in the coming weeks, but for now you can visit their site to check out the "Pre-Launch Teaser." There you will see some images from the new campaign showcasing the Fall '06 collection. Seems not only do you have to worry about it always being chain snatching season, but you may have to watch out before you lose your girl in the mix as well.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Mickey Factz @ The Lab
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
GFC New Year
Happy New Year!!!






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