MR. Scotty Vine

I want to give a shout out to a humble ass dude, Scotty Vine.  He has always put out banger parts, from Stepchilds, CHILDSUPPORT all the way to The PostCard Series with Arbor.  I have had the pleasure to chat with him about the industry and how he feels about it.  Hard work and dedication to the craft seem to be the key to his success in a demanding industry.  All in all this is a great dude with mad style, if you didn't know now you know!  Enjoy and feel the love and passion this man has for Snowboarding, it resonates through his style of riding!

Acrylic on canvas and plaster! 2/21/13

This is a painting I did last winter in Mammoth Lakes.  I really like it one I could stare at for hours, it now resides in my brother and sister in laws home.  I hope they like it as much as I do. 

How to make it as a professional extreme athlete?

Fighting to make it!

I've been working on a big project lately, and have been asking some friends that are pro skaters and pro snowboarders,what has made the difference for you as an athlete that has made it?"  Many, simply put, have replied working the politics just right, others have responded hard work and pushing video content, and most have said, knowing the right people.  This is something I intend to change, I am going to create a space for all athletes to promote themselves and stand a chance if they don't have the opportunity to rub shoulders with Shawn White, or Tony Hawk.  I love these sports and feel a lot of unknown talent is just being brushed to the side!  I will no longer stand for it!  I will keep you all posted on the matters here that matter!  Any questions you have send them my way and I will use my network to get the answers for you!

Snowboard For Life!

Sean Genovese is the man! Thank you Brooke Geery, of YoBeat for keeping the athletes true to their sport relevant, and celebrated!  Sean sums up the Snowboarding world and community much as I have and would!  Great interview!

Michael Jackson Was Hot But The Yawgoons Tricks Are Hotter!

If you haven't head of Yawgoons catch up!  Check them out, this crew from Yawgoon, Rhode Island is amazing.  They don't need any damn air bags, of foam pits, they are raw and talented.  They have been featured on YoBeat often, and for good reason.  They stay TRUE to the Alternative Sport Community, which in my opinion is having fun, spreading the love and inspiring us to get out there and make something fun out of nothing.

YAWGOONS: Spring Vacation

Arrested Development has finally arrived!  The opening scene is accompanied by Seth Rogan and Kristin Wiig, two great comedic actors hoping to ruin Cinco De' Drinko a ridiculous event in Newport Beach, Ca.  This satire holds true to Arrested Developments roots, oh and did I mention this episode was also featured the Workaholics crew.  It has been years since I have heard Ron Howards voice narrating the audacious plots of the Bluth family, and I'm stoked to hear it yet again!  First episode is as I expected good ol' American comedy!! I'm sure the rest of the season will follow suit. 

Disclosures New Track Is On Fire

When A Fire Starts To Burn

Disclosure is one of my new found favorite electro duos.  The members of this group happen to be bothers, Guy and Howard Lawrence.  They grew up in Surrey, England.  Explaining their tasteful, poppy synth sound!  They have just released another great track, "When A Fire Starts To Burn" listen here on Soundcloud.  Keep an eye out for their album 'Settle' due to release June 3.  I'm sure spontaneous dance parties will occur all over the world when this album is pumping out Disclosures beautifully refreshing sound!

JR's Inside Out Documentry HBO

(Picture Of JR's work in L.A. )

If you have never stumbled upon JR's work whether it be on Instagram, Facebook, or seen his work in your nearest city you must check him out!  He has just aired a documentary named "Inside Out" a two year project on HBO directed by, Alastair Siddons.  He is currently my favorite artist, I feel his "Inside Out" project is truly revolutionizing art.  He takes photos of the people in a selected neighborhood and will then print out the picture.  The picture can be anywhere from 3 feet by 4 feet or as you can see above, the picture I captured was about 40 feet by 30 feet.  The concept of Inside Out is to represent the people within these neighborhoods.  My favorite project seen thus far was done in Time Square, Ny.  Look him up he will inspire you!  

JR's WEBSITE CLICK HERE AND EXPLORE! 

Daft Punks Unsung Hero Passes

Romathoney died May, 7th 2013 at his home located in Austin, Texas.  Romathoney was only 45 and was working on a track with Boys Noize.  Romathoney played a huge role in the House Music scene yet was never celebrated as a legend in the US.  I have attached a great article giving praise to Romathoney by VIBE.  Listen up people go back to the roots of the music you love! 

http://www.vibe.com/article/vibe-remembers-rip-romanthony

Wolf That Wont Back Down

Kanye West did it again, with another controversial track labeled as "Black Skinhead", is getting the general public riled up again.  I have always held Kanye with high respects after seeing him perform at Street Fair in San Diego back in 2006.  He is a perfectionist and is not afraid to step on toes to get where he wants to be artistically, nor is he afraid to push the envelop.  I feel that in this day and age the samples used in the tracks and the way the message is being conveyed by means of fashion, lyrics, and back drops is refreshing and unforgettable!  Keep it up Kanye!

 

Daft Punk: Random Access Memories

You must check out the long awaited Daft Punk album! It has leaked on Groove Shark and as I expected,  is a masterpiece.  I'm sure many are bummed out because it is a mellower album, filled with tasty drum lines and synths.  It comes off to me as a memoir and tribute album to the legends such as Giorgio Moroder that have clearly influenced this amazing French duo.  Hope to see them live in the US soon!