Opening Day at Kith Toronto || Eating at Sadelle's & Shopping Haul!

Sean Go dropped by the brand new Kith store in downtown Toronto to try out some of the items on the menu at Sadelle's!

He also shows you what he picked up on the opening day of the store.

Which of the items (if any) caught your eye, and what looked the tastiest?

 

Chypho || Entomongaku II (Full Album)

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Some Flamin' Hot Facts About Spicy Foods || Short Film

Weird History Food is gonna burn your tongue with some Facts About Spicy Foods.

Whether sitting down to enjoy an authentically made dish, or grabbing a quick snack, those who love the thrill of a tingly palate accompanied by a runny nose tend to include spicy foods as part of their daily intake.

Over the years, foodies have begun to expect the flavors of jalapeños in their favorite Tex-Mex dishes, a piquant “traditional” curry at their favorite Indian restaurants, and to be asked if they can handle the heat incorporated into Thai food.

 

Andre D. Wagner Brooklyn Photography Studio Tour || Short Film

Join us for the premiere episode of Studio Tour with photographer and artist Andre D. Wagner.

Skillshare’s Studio Tour offers an intimate look into the studios of artists and creatives, spotlighting how they design their space to ignite and foster their creativity.

In this short film, renowned photographer and Gordon Parks Foundation fellow Andre D. Wagner (Rolling Stone, New York Times, Esquire) walks us through his photo studio in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn. What was once an empty space has been transformed by Andre into a photographer's paradise, complete with a magnetic photo wall, dedicated stations for scanning and editing, a portrait studio, a film archive, and his very own custom darkroom.

During the tour, Andre details his essential photography equipment, his meticulous film development process, and shares the captivating stories behind some of his most iconic photographs.

Explore his studio with us and leave feeling inspired to reimagine a creative space of your own.

 

Various Artists || chill beats for LEGO building (Full Album)

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The mysteries of Banksy || Short Film

Putting together the first authorized exhibition in 14 years of works by the anonymous street artist Banksy required extensive planning and a cover story to hide its true identity until it opened, unannounced, in Glasgow this summer.

Seth Doane explores the art and the mysteries of Banksy's world, including the continued speculation about the artist's true identity, a closely-held secret for decades.

 

Sneakers That Defined 2000s Hip Hop || Short Film

The 2000s hip-hop era was a golden era for rappers.

Sneaker deals and fashion lines were everywhere.

From the G-Unit Reebok Deal to Jay Z's S.Carter line, Sneakers were at an all-time high in hip-hop lyrics, music videos, and events.

In this short film, we look at some of the most memorable sneaker moments in 2000s hip hop.

 

Chypho || Episodes in Oceanography, Vol. 2 (Full Album)

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Artist Firelei Báez || I Considered Myself a Filter

"My work is built for human senses." Dominican-American artist Firelei Báez shares a closer look into her artworks and practice. Through vibrant colours and repurposed found maps, Báez explores themes of memory and history with references to her Caribbean origin. "I think the best thing is to just consider myself a filter."

Firelei Báez has been fascinated with art since early childhood when observing her older sister's – in Báez's own words – "masterful" drawing skills: "I have been stuck since that point with art. And it's just this thing that… It makes me feel alive. And it's been a point of refuge since I was a very young child." Not only was it the skills themselves that interested her, but she was also intrigued by her heritage and history: "I was interested in how my individual story tied to the rest of the world," she says and continues: "I would be creating in a way that would connect me to my family."

A reoccurring figure in the oeuvre of Firelei Báez is the folkloric, mythical "ciguapa". It's a creature from the same place in the Caribbean that Báez is from. It's described best as a female trickster. "There are two constants about her. One is that her feet are backwards," Báez explains: "And that she has a long, lustrous mane of hair." Although there was often a negative connotation to the ciguapa, Báez also saw certain freedom in her, as the ciguapa is almost traceless: "If you follow her footsteps, you are going in the wrong direction," she says and asks: "What are the risks and what are the gains of belonging or not belonging?"

Many of Firelei Báez's works are painted on old, found pages. It can be from books or maps thrown out for various reasons. There is a particular vandalism to the act of painting on top of, for example, a blueprint of the Lee Monument. But Báez gives the violence an undeniable beauty with vibrant colours and depictions of shiny, black hair or juicy-looking fruits. "I think if I just gave violence, it's very easy to just look away," she says. "That is our biggest power at the moment. Who do we give our attention to?" she asks and continues: "I'm fully capable of making a juicy, beautiful painting that is just all pleasure. And that's good. But that only sustains for a short period of time. I'm interested in giving something that is generous enough to make it linger in your mind afterwards."

When talking about the quality of an artwork, Báez shares the following thoughts: "A dead painting, for me, is one that leaves you uncurious. And that doesn't draw you or doesn't stay with you when you leave its presence," Firelei Báez reflects. "One that is active and effective is one that either bothers you enough to think about it some more. Or that excites you into thinking something new. That's where the maker has left a part of themselves that is still enacting."

Firelei Báez (b. 1981) is a Dominican-American artist who lives and works in New York. In her monumental paintings and installations, she creates images bursting with colours and symbols based on her Caribbean heritage, featuring folktales, colonial occupation, revolution and divided societies. Báez received an M.F.A. from Hunter College, a B.F.A. from the Cooper Union's School of Art, and studied at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Her work has been presented in significant international exhibitions.

 

Japan's Most Violent Biker Gang || Short Film

Japanese motorcycle gangs have wreaked havoc since the 1970s. Known as Bosozuku, these gangs have a violent history, raging war against rival crews and cops. Gang members roamed the highways, sometimes hundreds at a time, with an array of brutal weaponry, customized bikes, and distinct crew jumpsuits. Being part of one of these motorcycle gangs was a frantic lifestyle, one that could easily lead to grievous bodily harm, and death.

Youth were recruited from their early teens to join the gangs under the mentorship of an elder. It was of utmost importance to protect the reputation of the gang, to never run from a fight, even when grossly outnumbered.

In recent years, with strict laws and police cracking down, Bosozoku have become nearly extinct. Yet for those who were a part of the subculture during its heyday, Bosozoku will always provide a fond memory of the recklessness of youth.

 

The Jazz Hop Café || Coffee & Beats (Full Album)

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The World of MF DOOM Collectibles || Short Film

Collectibles, from NFTs to trading cards to fine art collectibles have been around long before any of us were.

And as one of the greatest creatives in music, it’s only fitting that the masked villain MF DOOM would have merchandise rivaling the rarity of his artistry.

 

Shoe Designer Salehe Bembury On His Journey, Spunge and Childhood || Idea Generation

Shoe designer and creative Salehe Bembury takes us on a journey from his childhood growing up in Manhattan, to an invaluable degree in industrial design, to working with some of the biggest names in fashion...before breaking off to make his own name.

We see how Bembury is able to walk the line of business convention while taking his art to new heights, turning ordinary items into extraordinary footwear.

Follow along as he lays out the blueprint for his career, and takes us all the way from his first sketch to his thriving personal brand, Spunge.

 

Kuartz || Hybrid Dialects (Full Album)

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28 Ways Potatoes Are Eaten Around the World || Around The World

Since 8000 BC, humans have cultivated potatoes.

Easy to grow in most climates, potatoes are part of diets across the globe.

From pairings with fried onions and red chilies in Bangladesh to cheese curds and gravy in Canada, we’re taking a look at how potatoes are eaten around the world.

 

Using cannabis to improve mental health || The Green Room

In this very special short film of The Green Room, the L.A. Times’ short film series focusing on California’s cannabis, commerce and culture, we’re tackling the topic of mental health and wellness by revisiting our conversations with pot-smoking marines, marijuana moms and a couple of professional athletes who say the herb has helped them heal.

 

Chillhop Music || Chillhop Essentials Fall 2023 (Full Album)

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Londoners || Short Film

There is no place that has the same energy and vibe you feel in #London. 

Oliver Astrologo spent two years immersing himself across all the inner boroughs of London through its famous streets to the well kept secret locations with the only intent to grab a tiny part of the soul of this city and pack it in a short film for you.

Not an easy task as its soul is being constantly reshaped as new cultures, arts and trends are emerging everyday.

Londoners from Oliver Astrologo on Vimeo.

 

Young at Heart || Graffiti Film 2023

A collection of memories of the day to day hustle, coast, and grind of YH crew.

Building friendship and camaraderie while painting graffiti and most importantly having a blast doing so.

From freight trains to rooftops, tunnels to freeways, the ups and the downs, wins and losses are captured in this film.

 

Chypho || Entomongaku II (Full Album)

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IS THIS PIZZA NYC'S BEST-KEPT SECRET? || Short Film

We are in the golden age of pizza, and Chrissy's Pizza is proof of that.

In this short film, Action Bronson gets a rare glimpse of what is destined to become one of the most sought-after slices in New York City.

Chrissy, aka Chris Hansell, cooked up several pies for Action to taste alongside several bottles of wine.

By they end of the night, Action and Chris got to the bottom of what made the slices of their youth taste the way they did.

Enjoy.

 

How Salehe Bembury Changed The Sneaker Game || Short Film

Salehe Bembury is easily the most exciting sneaker designer in the game.

In the past few years, he has collaborated with brands such as New Balance, Moncler, Crocs, and Anta.

He's also responsible for spearheading Versace's men's footwear line.

In this short film, we'll dive deep into Salehe's career and learn how he's changing the sneaker game.

 

Cookin Soul || Cookin Soul Production Vol. 1 (Full Album)

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Japanese TATTOOS and the YAKUZA || A Complete HISTORY

Everybody has seen them, and whether you like them or not, they are certainly eye-catching!

Japanese tattoos are not only incredibly detailed and beautiful, they also have a history that goes back thousands of years!

In this short film, we explore the whole history of Japanese tattoo art, and the history of the country along with it.

As a result, we will also find out why they are now associated with the Japanese mafia, also known as the ‘Yakuza’.

 

Five Elements of Mauritania || Short Film

Timelab Pro traveled to Mauritania in search of stunning landscapes and beautiful colors, but what they discovered there was something absolutely magical.

Mauritania revealed itself to them like a symphony of nature's elements. When they experienced the raw power of the earth, the gentle touch of the wind, the captivating dance of fire, and soothing embrace of water, it felt like there was an invisible force, a fifth element, giving meaning to everything that surrounded them.

Among the calm sand dunes, Timelab Pro met people who found their peace amidst the shifting sands, while others, along the shore, were braving the ocean. And in between, the wondrous Eye of the Sahara stood as a silent witness. Like a celestial watching over the ever-changing life amid the timeless dunes, quietly keeping the secrets of the past.

Immersed in the nature of Mauritania, they felt wonder and connection to the timeless history.

Five Elements of Mauritania from Timelab Pro on Vimeo.

 

softy || Frozen Lands (Full Album)

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Why Andre 3000 Sabotaged His Career (On Purpose) || Short Film

Across generations and various waves of the genre, a fine line has existed between becoming a legend and ending up as a shadow of your former self. Taken from performing to seas of people in arenas to the diminishing returns of the nostalgia circuit, there’s a case to be made for your reputation in hip-hop coming down to whether or not you outstay your welcome. But while some of the game’s biggest rappers have tried to stand in defiance of the clock and occasionally stumbled as a result, today’s story is that of a man who has chosen to hold any dreams of reclaiming his spot at a safe distance and has basically done the unthinkable in some people’s eyes.

Of course, we’re talking about the one, the only, Andre 3000. Ask anyone in hip-hop circles about Andre Benjamin, better known by the name of Outkast’s Andre 3000, and you’re more than likely to hear them discuss his position among the greatest to ever grasp a mic. From Travis Scott to Future and Childish Gambino, his influence and the respect that he commands is more universal than practically anyone still breathing.

 

Bryce Young || Following the Fall Line || needessentials

'Following the Fall Line' is a portrait of Bryce Young and the people who have inspired him on his own journey.

This film, produced by needessentials and edited by Milo Inglis, showcases the unique surfing and skateboarding talents of Bryce Young while giving an in-depth understanding of the influences that have helped shape his creative approach to waves and terrain.

Flowing on from concepts explored in the 1977 film “Fall Line,” cinematographers Ti Deaton-Young, Milo Inglis and Gabe Roxburgh beautifully capture the way Bryce’s environment and community influence his creative approach to life.

In the film narration Bryce explains how the talents of Ti Deaton-Young, Nat Young, Ryan Burch and Laurie Towner have played such formative roles in his development.

This film is a stunning portrait of Bryce Young following his own fall line.

 

Irn Mnky || Irn Mnky Beat Tape (Full Album)

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Argentine architect and interior designer Luis Laplace open his Paris home and studio || Short Film

From an early encounter with a Robert Mapplethorpe photo in his school library, to the reference material that informs his design work, the private library of architect and interior designer Luis Laplace has become a physical space in which to file the vast contents of his mind.

Pursuing his practice to satiate the traditionalism of his parents, the Argentine creative began paving a pioneering path that deconstructed its core principles – a collision of classicism and modernity, fine art and idiosyncratic features.…