SXSW 2008

SXSW 2008 was crazy. You had to be there to believe it. Mickey Factz & GFCnewyork was out there in Austin, TX unofficially, officially crashing parties. What the hell you expect, we're from New York. The New Generation, The Leaders of the New School, whatever you want to call it was out there in full effect. Game Rebellion, The Cool Kids, Santogold, K.i.D. Cudi, Kidz In The Hall, Curtis Santiago, Wale, Mano, Mic Terror and Hollywood Holt, and more. I sense a coup d'etat will be taking place in the near future, so fair warning to the industry. As Wu-Tang once said, "Protect Ya Neck." Anyhow here are some pics from the trip courtesy of Mapi.

New Issue: Laced Magazine

Leak #11: I Ain't Like The Rest Of Em ft. Theophilus London

"Back like I never left, it's week 11.  We doubling up this time.  On the second go round for collab month, I got my man Theophilus London, courtesy of Normrex to silence critics once and for all.

Clyde & Harry produced this banger and of course there's slick shit in there.  Just fuck with it.  So check it out and next week we'll be back like the gov of cali, lightly."

Mickey Factz & Theophilus London - I Ain't Like The Rest Of Em

Eliot Spitzer Resigns

I thought New York's love affair with hookers and prostitutes was long gone after 42nd street was converted into DisneyLand.  Apparently my assumption was wrong; $80,000 wrong. Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned yesterday, after federal wiretap into a high-end prostitution outfit shed light on the zealous vice of his.

You'd think that after the Clinton scandal a few years ago and it being an election year, that some sort of "Political Correct-ness" would be a devote initiative.  Once again the Clinton's are affected by this, since Spitzer's superdelegate support of Hilary will now be relinquished.

To step into the role will be, David Paterson, 53, will be the first African-American governor in NY history, and first legally blind offical in the Nation's history.

For more info on the story visit, NY Times

Video: Sam Sparro - Black & Gold

I came across Sam Sparro after reading about him in the Radar section of the latest YRB Magazine. So then I decided to check out his song Black & Gold. This song is a hit in my book, it just has that "Access Granted" feeling. Then come to find out he has 2 videos for the song (one before the deal and the other after the deal, I'm assuming). Anyhow, I prefer the "After" video more than the "Before" video. The "Before" video is too "metro" for my liking, if you know what I mean. The "After" video is my favorite video of the year thus far.

Before




After

SPIN Magazine x Mickey Factz

So yesterday we headed out to the Rockaways to do a photoshoot for SPIN Magazine, which Mickey Factz will be featured in. We worked with one of our favorite photographers, Thomas Prior. He had previously shot Mickey for the Fader (Issue #51). Even though it was cold and so windy that I think all the angels in heaven were blowing all at once, the shots that Tom caught we're great and we had good time bugging out. Here are a few behind the scene shots of the shoot.

Leak #10: Naledge Vs. Factz

"We’re back like we never left and boy do we have a banger for ya’ll this week!

Kicking off collab month is a joint that I did with Naledge from Kidz in the Hall. Just a lyrical tirade to show that we’re not gonna be classified in any genre. Its music at the end of the day. The track was produced by K. Scott and its been leaked as of yesterday, but that won’t stop us from giving it more and more love anyway.

So without further adieu I present:

Factz Vs. Naledge

Also, check out me acting crazy in this youtube clip titled: Studio Flow

See yall next week!

Itz Mickey!"

Peter Rosenberg x Rita G

fabric by blackburn

Having taken heed to Umi's word, fabric by blackburn wants to shine light on the darkness and dreary imagery that's become predominant of the times, especially within fashion. The brand focuses on creating collections that are strongly based on a unique use of colors and patterns. This spring will see the debut of their 3rd season, of which fabric by blackburn wishes to bring life back into fashion by exhibiting freedom of spirit through cloth.

fabric by blackburn on Myspace
fabric by blackburn blog

JAM Series Events

Come check us out at LOVE this Thursday, Machine Drum of NormRex will be debuting his new video featuring Tiombe Lockhart.

Shoes-Up: Mickey Factz

Check out the new issue of Shoes-Up, which features Mickey Factz, out on newstands now...In Paris that is. Shoes-up is a sneaker culture magazine based out of Paris. As "Global" Mickey would say, "F**K corner to corner, we going border to border." Check out the feature below if you can read french (don't you wish you paid attention in class now).

The Leak - Week 9: My Super Duper Supra (I Like Your Supra Remix)

Mickey Factz - My Super Duper Supra (I Like Your Supra Remix)
produced by Prince 4205

Words from Mickey:

"As we run thru the last week of Feb, I decided that I wanted to give some love to my international fan base. My boy prince 4205 did a remix to supras record and it is CRAZY! I like the way France represented on it. Enjoy the leak this week and we'll see y'all next week for the "collab month" in which I reach out to people to collaborate with for the leak! Itz mickey!!!"

TONIGHT!!! Check Your Hearbeat

Video: Jay-Z ft. Pharrell Williams - I Know

Diane von Fürstenberg Studio - NYC

Diane von Fürstenberg Studio’s new headquarters fits perfectly in New York City’s fashionable Meatpacking District, also known as the Gansevoort Market Historic District. The new, six-story building is wedged between two historical, landmarked facades that resemble the wall props in Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba. One corner of the structure is topped by a Olot, Spain-made faceted glass sphere that is part of the penthouse suite and seems like a gigantic diamond fallen from the sky.

In the design, New York-based WORK Architecture managed to combine old and new, light and dark, openness and enclosure, artistry and practicality. The building houses DVF’s flagship store, a 5,000-square-foot showroom and event space, offices and studios for a 120 people, an executive suite, and a penthouse apartment.

READ MORE

via The Cool Hunter

Mickey Factz EPK

Check it out, let us know what you think. It's also featured in issue #3 of DAP Magazine. Go cop it now.

GFCnewyorkTV

Here's some clips of Mick acting like a fool. You have to know how to laugh at yourself at times. You can't be walking around all the time taking yourself too seriously. Life's too short for that.



Also here's some behind the scenes footage from the Rocksmith Spring '08 lookbook photoshoot we conducted at the end of '07. The energy was crazy, the personalities eclectic, and the women beautiful...of course we can't forget the collection, which will be available at a store near you soon. While you're at it, pick up a copy of Dap Magazine Issue #3, to catch this shoot as well interviews with Mickey Factz, The Cool Kids, Kareem Black, Colette and more.

Diddy On Letterman

Mr. Sean Combs, never ceases to amaze. He's an ultimate character. Love it or hate it, he's great at it.

Be sure to check out A Raisin In The Sun on ABC, this coming Monday, February 25th.

Drive Bys Volume One with Mos Def

The Leak - Week 8: Up High

So about a month and a half ago Mickey Factz started a weekly series titled The Leak on his myspace page. Every Tuesday night he uploads a new song to his page's playlist that would be available for free download to his avid listeners, supporters, haters, and so forth for ONE WEEK ONLY. After that week is up a new track goes up, leaving you to be left scouring the web for that exclusive that you may never be able to attain again. Anyhow recently I've been reprimanded for my slacking on not notifying our following on the GFCnewyork blog of this here Leak. And for that I greatly apologize. So to kick things off for this week is the song "Up High." Download and enjoy. Don't forget feedback is always greatly appreciated, so leave him a comment.

I'll be sure to upload the previous tracks here soon, for those of you that missed out on them due to my negligence. So stay tuned.

Trace: True Beauty

Indeed it is. This new issue of Trace Magazine I am definitely feeling. I felt the need to share it with our patrons if you haven't seen it yet. Beautiful women of all color, beautiful photography, and good editorials, you can't go wrong. Download your pdf version of the issue HERE.

Get Up & Jam

Come check out Mickey Factz perform at the following this week:

Wednesday, February 20th
@ Sputnik
262 Taafe Place
Brooklyn, NY
Doors Open @ 7:30PM
Open Bar from 8-9PM
For more information visit Yatta Mayjour

Thursday, February 21st
@ Room Service
35 E21ST Street
New York, NY
Doors Open @ 11PM

Open Air

This is a short documentary on street art that was done in 2006, by Knox (Good looks on the edit of the Rockin N Rollin video, which will be coming soon). A very informative and entertaining piece. If you haven't checked it out yet, here's your chance.

Glow In The Dark Mixtape

Tracklist

Intro 1:17 Mahito Yokota
Locked Away 3:30 Mickey Factz, N.E.R.D.
Gold Watch 4:13 Lupe Fiasco
Good Girl Gone Bad 3:30 Rihanna
Hey Mama (2008 Studio Version) 2:38 Kanye West
Dumb It Down (Live) 3:32 Lupe Fiasco
Sell Me Candy 2:46 Rihanna
International Swagger 4:14 Pharrell
Flashing Lights(Remix)exclusive 3:58 Kanye West, Dwele, Colin Munroe
Tape You/Nasty Naughty 7:41 N.E.R.D.
Push Up On Me 3:15 Rihanna
What It Do 3:57 Lupe Fiasco
Hater Family 3:36 PM
I was Waiting For You 2:49 N.E.R.D.
I Wonder Freestyle Live 3:26 Kanye West
Streets On Fire 4:40 Lupe Fiasco
Umbrella (Unplugged) 4:39 Rihanna
Good Night 3:07 Kanye West, Mos Def
Finer Things (Bonus Track) 4:15 Felli Fel, Neyo, Fabolous, Kanye, JD

DOWNLOAD HERE NOW

Another Major Blow to Organized Crime

"NEW YORK - The Gambinos were once a ruthless crime family whose empire stretched across the city and whose boss was a bona fide local celebrity, strutting around town in $2,000 suits and beating case after case.

Although their mystique faded over the years amid a series of convictions and damaging testimony from turncoat mobsters, they still maintained an intimidating presence in the underworld.

But the remnants of the once-fabled Gambinos had their knees taken out from under them Thursday."

Read the rest of the story HERE

For NY Times coverage read HERE

Just Me and My Bitch

So yesterday night was the Grammy's and everyone came decked out in their finest. But the most provocative attire of the evening was the most casual. Kelis and beau, Nasir Jones came adorned in their "Nigger" treatments:

Best Rap Album nominee Nas ruffled a few feathers at the 50th annual Grammy Awards when he came backstage with wife Kelis to promote his album N*gger, due in April.

The word was emblazoned in silver across his black T-shirt. “This album is for all the so-called n*ggerss in the world (who are) being mistreated,” the rapper said.

Why bother courting the n-word controversy in the first place? “We felt like shaking it up with something real,” he said. “To open up some awareness. Of course, people are going to be getting a little crazy about it. Hip-hop has been catching a lot of flak. We use the word in our music. For the last year, it’s just been really crazy with the word. As rappers are getting all the blame, I thought I’d talke about it and express myself.”

Kelis, also sporting the word on her top, said, “The word is not important. Whether we say it or not, we still get treated like one.

Your thoughts.”

courtesy of FadedYouth

Bonus: Check out this Cunninlynguists "Dirty Acres" trailer.

Yes We Can

Super Tuesday 2008

Go out and let your voices be heard. Time for Change. Go Vote Today.

Mickey Factz in Scheme Magazine

Go check out the new Mickey Factz feature story in the new online issue of Scheme Magazine.

Go Giants

GFCnewyork would like to congratulate the New York Giants for reinforcing one of our mottos, "Make It Happen" in their victory towards becoming NFL Champions. The underdogs going into SuperBowl XLII against the undefeated New England Patriots, showed us what strong will and determination coupled with a blessed destiny will manifest. Final stats were 17 - 14, Giants over the Patriots at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale Arizona.

Hint

I'm sure this isn't nothing purposely done, because who isn't on a Mac these days. But with the rumors circulating about a digital label in the midst between Apple & Mr. Shawn Carter, could this be subliminal humor.

"Nights on, daytime, lights on, hell yeah I'm frontin' but you love it, though" - Show You How, Jay-Z

Adidas Original Denim by Diesel

Adidas Original and Diesel come together to collaborate on a denim collection. The collection will be released this Spring season. Check out the pics.

"The denim comes both washed and raw in black and indigo colors, some washed pieces also with further customization. The Adidas logo appears on the back tag, the side, the bottom of the denim and also some rivets have been replaced with the Adidas logo. All in all a pretty complete denim line with rather subtle branding. The Diesel logo appears on the front pocket as usual. On one side we prefer this collaboration over what Puma did with Evisu, simply because the collection is more subtle and concentrates on the denim and the washes rather than the branding. On the other side, the question is, if people want denim with Adidas branding? It's not exactly a sign of quality for denim. We will see, once they land in store. "

via HighSnobiety

GFCnewyork: The Day In The Life

Here are some clips of what our days and nights be looking like...enjoy

Blason

New jewelry line designed by Pharrell Williams & Camille Miceli for Louis Vuitton

Rocksmith Knows Who's Got Next

Rocksmith

Posers Can't Stop This...

Thank you to all those that made it through to the Rockin N Rollin video shoot. I ain't going to name names. You'll see who I'm talking about, when you see the video. Untill then here's a shot of the mayhem.

Mickey Factz "Picked Up The Bass" @ Hiro Ballroom

Those who came through this past Tuesday, Jan 22nd at Hiro Ballroom for the Live Mechanics/Complex/United Tradeshow event were in for a treat when Mickey Factz stepped on the stage. For those who hadn't yet experienced him in the flesh; left convinced of his talent and star appeal. His set consisted of Nakim doing the Supra Stomp (School Daze flow), a remix intro of "I Like Your Supras," the hit off of Heaven's Fallout, "Talk Yo Ish," and two new singles, "Pick Up The Bass" and "Rockin N Rollin." Holding down the 1s and 2s on Mickey Factz' set was Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids. Other performers holding it down that night were Kid Cudi, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Game Rebellion. Mickey's performance footage will be coming soon, for now here are some pictures from that night's festivities and visit GAK City to view their coverage of the event.

Go Giants!!!

The Giants have actually been David throughout this post season. Let's see if they can find the Patriots' Achilles Heel next week. We'll be holding our slingshot in hopes for a New York champion.

We Shall Not Live To Die, But Die To Live

Today, we celebrate the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He should be an inspiration to us all. Besides doing a great deal for equality and race relations, how many people can actually die living their dream. For that you'll always be remembered.



"Now i could let these dream killers kill my self esteem or i could use my arrogance as the steam to power my dreams " - Last Call, Kanye West

"Ayebody wanna be King till shots ring, laying on their balcony with holes in their dreams" - Corporate Takeover freestyle, Jay-Z

"We shall not live to die, but die to live." - GFCnewyork

Mickey Factz on Illroots.com

Click on the image to go read the interview:

Upcoming Events to Check Out

Monday, Jan 21st 2008

Tuesday, Jan 22nd 2008

Grand Finale: Wednesday, Jan 23rd 2008

Aftathoughts Vol. 1

Some may consider this blasphemy but sticks and stones won't break my bones, so cast away...This guy Afta-1 may be the new age Dilla. Reincarnated astral soundwaves (aka the music a shooting star would create, as it soars through the sky), boom-bap ciphers between heavenly gods, and within their lies the belief, the emotion, the metaphysics of the soul. Basically some deep shit to zone out too without having to get 'lifted,' nah mean. His newly released Aftathoughts Vol. 1 is an instrumental album, so intelligently done and surreal that it's cruising music for 2050 A.D...while in your spacecraft. Go now and support astronomically good music, before it becomes a sanctioned privilege.

It's a New Year...Go Get Tested

So I'm on my myspace page, and I see my my dude Fausto changed his default pic. It looked like some sort of legal document, so I automatically assumed it was his Articles of Incorporation because if any of you know Fausto he discovers a new way to stunt every week. Anyhow, I click on the image and come to find out he posted the documentation to his AIDS/HIV results. Some of you may be shocked by this, but myself I found it inspiring. It's a new year and before prosperity and fame can result, your health must be in order. I strongly recommend out of love for yourself that everyone makes it a duty of theirs to go get tested. When you know you're healthy, you're that much closer to success and happiness, that's what you call La Vie.

P.S. You can't cheat this test. Practicing safe sex is the key to passing. So don't forget to wrap it up.

I found out today the the Bronx is the number one most infected Boro out of Queens - Manhattan and Brooklyn, in that same order bronx got the most HIV / AIDS and herpes etc etc then Queens then Manhattan then Brooklyn..

Please people lets protect our self for us and the safety of others and our families that love us.

iIdid it to show people if i can do it, so can you!
i was nervous but im glad i went. im negative of all type of infections such as
herpes - Gonorrhea - Chlamydia - Syphilis.. etc plus im HIV - AIDS NEGATIVE

this is a private matter but i made it public for PEOPLE to see that it only takes 30mins to get your results and you can help protect the world... im doing this to show the world we all as humans & have a responsibly to protect the Earth and the people in it!

I hope no one gets offended by this message
and thank you for reading this if i reached one person then i did a good job.

If any one have any question about any of this please don't hesitate to ask me.. i can provide places to get a check up for free if needed.

I LOVE YOU ALL!
ONE LOVE!

Fausto Montano
CEO/ PRESIDENT
LaVie Clothing Co.
fausto@Lavieny.com
www.LaVieny.com
Mr.InternationaL

Mickey Factz is "The Now"

Go pick up the 51st issue of the Fader on newstands now or download it HERE. Mickey Factz kicks off the new year in full gear starting off with his feature in the Gen F section of the new issue. As most people in the music community know, Fader's forecasting abilities is always on point. So it's no suprise that Mickey has been positioned in what has been labeled "The Now" issue, with other contemporaries such as Santogold, Teyana Taylor, Keri Hilson and Black Kids.

It's a new year and we're working on an arsenal of things that'll satisfy the cravings of the public for this culture that we're cultivating. So expect more to come from Mickey Factz and others from GFCnewyork in the '08. "We're running up on them with the AKs" as Mickey would say.

BONUS: Mickey Factz is also featured on the Fader 51 Mix. Click HERE to download the mp3 or visit them on iTunes to sign up for the Fader Podcasts.

Here is the tracklisting:

Mata, Mali Boi, Lil St Louis & Money Addict, “Soul Glo”
Timbaland & Keri Hilson & Snoop Dogg, “Happy Juice”
Emily Jane White, “Dark Undercoat”
Grand Ole Party, “Look Out Young Son”
Dri, “Don’t Wait”
Jovi Rockwell, “Rizzla”
White Flight, “Deathhands (Superargo Remix)”
Black Kids, “I’m Not Gonna Teach Him How To Dance”
Izza Kizza, “11ven 12welve”
Santogold, “L.E.S. Artistes”
Mickey Factz, “Talk Your Ish”
Sebastian Tellier, “Sexual Sportswear”
Fourth of July, “Photograph”
Chikita Violenta, “Lay Down”

Supra Dance

So our dude over at Paid x Popular sends us this video. It's hilarious and sad at the same time. I know a better dance can be done for this song...lol. So we here at GFCnewyork decided to put the challenge to the public. Upload your best video to youtube showing you dancing to "I Like Your Supra" aka "The Supra Song." Let's see who has their 'lite feet' game poppin'. Everyone but Soulja Boy is welcome to participate; take your fake BAPEs elsewhere...smh.