新多倫多 音樂‧籃球‧城市/BUN DEM. TRACK BREAKDOWN, THE RAPTORS AND THE 6 GUIDE


Bun Dem – Lord Juco ft. Falcon Outlaw (prod. by Ol Man 80zz)
https://lordjuco.bandcamp.com/track/bun-dem-ft-falcon-outlaw

Interview : Nick D

We caught this track on the strength of FalconCrest being involved in the mix. Lord Juco’s name had a familiar ring already, having featured on Chong Wizard’s, The Power Stone EP. Ol’ Man 80zz? I swore Jordan C. had his production in a Top10EN, but it must have been his clever flip on the Zig Zag logo that got stuck in the mind! I digress.

To the matter at hand though, Lord Juco’s, ‘Bun Dem’ is a track that exemplifies a stylistic sound of Toronto. That Hip Hop inflected with a strong Caribbean/West Indies vibe. This banga is straight head nod with a minimal beat of 80% slap your skull up drums, and some sinister keys. Lord Juco sets it off callin’ an end to the fxckery he sees, ‘you hide like Anne Frank… put you in a hole like Hussein’. Big Falcon Outlaw fills throughout with his patois chant, and closes with a second verse reinforcin’ why you don’t bring it ’round here. This is some straight 90’s Smif N Wessun ish (Not a Toronto group lol)!

Since all heads were from the Toronto area. We figured why not get all hands on deck to share some insight on the track for ya’ll. Chop it up about some basketball since the Raptors are in the playoff hunt with some real possibilities, and just share a few down to earth recommendations about the city for you readers. Things like some spots to hit on a night out, and where to grab a hearty plate! A Hip Hop guide to Toronto, truly!


Lord Juco

Lord Classy – Lord Juco X Fortes
https://lordjuco.bandcamp.com/album/lord-classy

SPITGAN : So you big basketball fans?
Lord Juco : Haven’t followed Ball in a long time, I catcha one two raptors games here and there, but can’t say I’m a fan.
Ol Man 80zz : Huge fan of Ball. I get legit hurt when the season ends lol. My obsession wit ball has got to the point where I get in bad moods if my squad loses.
Falcon Outlaw : I’m a big Raptors fan!

SG : Who’s your favorite player?
FO : Kawhi Leonard.
LJ : Tracy McGrady then, probably Kevin Durant now.
OM8 : I’ma definitely go wit Jordan on this one, but if we talkin’ Raptors then I’d say VC, Demar & the boy Kawhi. I definitely fuxs wit Lowry as well.

Punisher Kills The Marvel Universe – Lord Juco produced by Unlucky Bastards (Chong Wizard’s Power Stone EP)
https://gourmetdeluxxx.bandcamp.com/track/punisher-kills-the-marvel-universe-ft-lord-juco-prod-by-unlucky-bastards

SG : Who’s gonna win it all this year?
OM8 : That shxts easy!!!!!! We The North!!!! RAPTORS all day haha. I can’t front tho, the Bucks, Warriors & Rockets are nice wit it. I could see any of these squads makin’ it deep.
LJ : I’d like to see Houston.
FO : Come on mannnn! The RAPTORS!

WAAAAY MORE GOODNESS HERE. THE INTERVIEW CONTINUES >>

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MUSIC IS PLAYING. JUNE 13, 2018. YOUNGQUEENZ, N.O.L.Y, FLOYD CHEUNG, 獅子麒麟鳳

Youngqueenz continues to progress their dark sound with a video for the track, “”獅子麒麟鳳”. Literal translation, lion, phoenix, dragon, speaking on that love for the dolla bill ya’ll. HK money is emblazoned with the 3 creatures FYI. Like the raw vibes of these cats. Stylish video in an ill location to boot. PNC’s N.O.L.Y and Floyd Cheung along for the ride.

FIRST LOOK 2 : YEUNG CHIN FASHION PRESENTATION

我們終於能夠與我們的朋友,香港設計師YC楊展合作了!他用了一個怪異的電影作為靈感設計了這一場時裝表演。這是一個我們不太熟悉的風格,他向我們介紹了這個日本導演Shije Terayama。無論如何那天我們將PMQ反轉了:那個細小的房間中我們阻擋了所有光源,令視覺上的一切都是強烈的顏色和黑暗的互相糾纏。包括一個Shibari表演也是在這令人不安的黑暗中發生的。當中似乎有個「話事人」,所以人都要跟隨他的指示。但「話事人」後面還有一個「話事人」…當中12個模特兒有的被人騷擾著、有的裸體。房中很侷促,應該是個人人都想離開的地方但觀眾卻不停地進入了解這看來變態的表演(還有人帶小朋友…)。這就是我們最想看到的畫面,震驚著來PMQ的你,開放的去欣賞我們的創意。

Yes we were finally able to collaborate with our friend and HK designer, Yeung Chin. And what a collaboration it was! A short, bizarre movie was the inspiration behind the show. YC introduced me to a Japanese director, Shije Terayama, who’s work I was not familiar with. It was a surreal piece, at turns erotic, and just plain bugged out. Visually it was heavily color gelled, and we took those 2 pieces as starting points. Well 3, surreal, erotic, and colorful. What manifested was a performance piece the likes of which PMQ had never seen! It included wild characters, and a Shibari performance, all in a dark, yet colorful room that barely fit the performers! It was hot, crammed, and a challenge for the audience. Just the way we wanted it! Really enjoyed the fact that fashion stereotypes were challenged. Specifically body forms and traditional concepts of beauty. Also, it was a pleasant surprise to see an audience from all walks of life, nationality, and age, be open-minded and appreciative of the piece! Onwards and upwards YC!

Photos by : Ric So and Ronnie Yeoh

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DICE KAYEK PRE-FALL 2017 WOMEN’S WEAR

第一眼便能夠看到蓬鬆作為主軸,其次為黑暗風的格調,作品在本季否定了一向的女性線條美,修長的雙腿和完美的身材未必是美學元素中最重要的一環,這種反嘲手法近年亦成為不少設計師的如意算盤,但是否真的能夠成為獨當一面的時裝,實在屈指可數。

攝影 Photo From / Courtesy of Dice Kayek
撰文 Article From / Lorien Chan
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毒品/FENTY X PUMA WOMEN’S FW16

這個地方有很多人。有的像修女,有的像女巫。最奇怪的是,他們好像在準備一場拳賽?哈哈,只是我的幻想!

攝影/Photos by : 1.Jamie McCarthy 2-5. Sonny Vandevelde
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Models pose backstage at the FENTY PUMA by Rihanna AW16 Collection during Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week at 23 Wall Street on February 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for FENTY PUMA)

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