WESC Steve Aoki Pro DJ Headphones

This season saw WESC launch headphones and everybody just went long with it giving it little thought but when delivery time came they realised that they were massively over subscribed in fact WESC had orders for approx 3 times what they had made and so deliveries were cut and some distributor never mind shops didn’t get any. When they hit the shop it was the same customers were going mad for them and in fact most were sold before they arrive on the hype alone. So to The Urban Shop we have just put on site what we had delivered and were not sold before they arrived it’s the pro model and the most expensive WESC made we only have left the ’Steve Aoki Pro DJ (Steve Aoki aka Kid Millionaire) if you’re a serious DJ or are looking for that extra special present for somebody special these are the babies.

Also in some wicked trousers and cords just called the Standards the images on site don’t do a lot for them and they are quite minimal unless you study them but they’re nice little touches like the inside of the pocket rims lined in yellow tape, I’m having some cords, they are a relaxed but not loose cut. Also in Zoltan knitted jumper and beanies and scarfs

King Apparel @ Sturban Clothing

King Apparel have taken the all-over print idea and rolled with it and even though these are some all-over prints or embroideries they have also used the all-over print idea and intermingled it with block colours to creating some stunning clothing. King are as core has they come with a background in snowboarding, skateboarding and music they sponsor riders and artists a like in hip hop, grime and urban music genres. Back to the clothing New Ear caps with the King touch are in, 4 new styles, knitted cotton jumpers, check the crews, track jackets and hoodies which are more like jackets. King has killed it this season with these styles but don’t forget all item are produced to a limit 500 New Era caps and only 300 of each clothing item and there’s no re-orders or repeat runs.

Supar Novar - Wordz from the Frontline

SUPAR NOVAR was an integral part of MUD FAMILY alongside members SKINNYMAN, CHESTER P & FARMA G (TASKFORCE), MONGO and more. In 2006 he released his debut album ‘From The Beginning’ on Kemet Entertainment Records, the same label that released albums from likes of KLASHNEKOFF and MR. TI2BS. All three singles dropped from the album all had videos on rotation on Channel U. His next video is ‘Measure My Success’ which is the lead single from his new underground street album / mix tape ‘Wordz From The Frontline’ that drops as part of TRICKSTA’s new Homegrown Heroes CD series. SUPAR NOVAR recently got voted ‘Best Hip-Hop Act of 2006’ at The Independent Music Awards as is currently setting up his own label called Explosive Muzik. Here we get some superb exclusives and previously unreleased material with contributions from the likes of MR T12BS, STYLAH (POISIONUS POETS), NEON HITCH (THE BEATS), WORDSMITH, F.L.I.P THA SKRIPT, WOLFTOWN adn he has managed to feature on the UKRUNNINGS / The Urban Shop mixtapes.

Here's a sampler of the new release from Supar Novar - Words from the Frontline
01 - Words from The Fronline. Featuring Big Ben (Full Track)
02 - I'm Not Tha Guy (Snippet)
03 - Measure my Success (Snippet)
04 - Sweet 16 (Snippet)
05 - Ground Wars (Wordsmith Snippet)
06 - Nothing's Impossible (Snippet)
07 - Killin' Em (Snippet)

Supar Novar Download

P Diddy reppin Zoo York.

2007 MTV Video Music Awards P Diddy was seen reppin Zoo York o yeah and with Britney growing out of his right armpit but don't let that put you off Zoo York you can get cream for it.

Below are 2 of the fastest sellers from tho new drop of Zoo on site the Pollution Full Zip Hoodie and the Scrapbook Wallet @ £15 for leather no wonder it's flying

Zoo York new arrivals

As landed if you want it buy it now as Zoo York does not hang around on The Urban Shop just check how last season sold out and we still get people asking if we can get design, we don’t get any re-stock of any clothing brand once it’s gone it is no more buy it NOW!! Zoo York what’s arrived new jeans the Roadie is a little different for Zoo smarter but with added contrast with printed back and coin pockets but if you like it rough go for the Zoo Luxury worn black denim, all over prints on full zip hoodies, thermals and t-shirts, sketches and tattoo’s feature heavily on t-shirt designs. Check the leather belts and wallets starting at only £15

Downtime

As many of you will have noticed we were off line from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon for scheduled maintenance. We actually moved the site to new hosting due to a few technical problems with our old host. I always love it when shop owners complain about how easy life is for internet retailers and how internet retailers have low if any overheads, I just wish that was true and if any of them would have liked to have swapped their last 2 weeks for mine they can have it. Anyway there are some new benefits for you customers with this new hosting the site should even more reliable, we have never had much downtime but we should now be up 99.something % of the time but the main benefit will be the site will be served faster as we have paid out extra cash to buy dedicated bandwidth to serve the site in fact:-

10,000GB (100Mbit) data unshared at 100Mbit speeds. (means nothing to me)

All this does mean that other development which should have been done and implemented by now have been put back yet another month but hopefully the new database will be live before December so we wont grind to a holt this year. There are other bits under development that you will notice other that reliability and speed so keep tuned they may come online one day.

NINETEENEIGHTYPHORIA

Arch manipulator, scoundrel, chief propagandist, provocateur, Shepard Fairey is the man many hail as the originator of the modern urban art scene and is an undeniable phenomenon. First coming to prominence in 1989 with his now ubiquitous ‘Obey Giant’ sticker campaign, the self styled phenomenologist has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable artists of the early 2000’s.

His work, a mixture of parody and protest, serves to subvert the very medium to which it attaches itself. Wall paper posters adorn advertising billboards that in his own words ‘market nothingness’ while large scale posters with the simple one word message ‘obey’ stir the bewildered masses. His unique use of stencils, collage, photography and painting have led to collaborations with among others, DJ Shadow, Interpol, Smashing Pumpkins and more recently the poster art for the Johnny Cash biopic, ‘Walk the Line’.

In more than a passing reference to the surveillance culture of Orwell’s 1984, Shepard brings his new exhibition ‘NINETEENEIGHTYPHORIA’ to London’s StolenSpace. Comprised of a range of artworks, from large scale multi media installations to smaller album screen prints Shepard’s artwork both scrutinises and distorts the narrative of the modern American Dream. Commenting on underpinnings of what Shepard terms the ‘capitalist machine’, it aims to critique those who support blind nationalism and war. Fairey addresses monolithic institutional authority, the role of counter culture, and independent individuals who question the cultural paradigm.

StolenSpace exhibits the artwork of a genre yet defined, influences from skateboard graphics, graffiti, illustration, comic books and tattoo art prevail in the often controversial work by these infamous and unknown artists who’s work embraces the urban environment and aesthetic, influenced by these underground subcultures where there are few rules and anything is possible. StolenSpace lets in the life-giving vitality of this environment that has been overlooked by galleries and museums for so long.

Shepard Fairey - ‘NineteenEightyPhoria’
2nd - 18th November 2007
Stolen Space
Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL

S2one a teaser

We don't normally spill the beans on new arrivals but we are so excited about this new brand and we know that we have the UK tied up that we are gonna tease you will some images. This is a new clothing brand and this will be it's first season the quality is second to none think hip hop, Maharishi, Evisu and you'll be getting close. take my word I've seen the product and I know how good it is, prices are realistic too the name S2one arriving any week with a special release hood that we cant show you just yet.

CTRL in

New season CTRL now in, certain pieces sold really fast last season and there are some key garments in this drop. Check the CTRL Anthem Jacket in cotton or the super lush version in leather both with removable sleeves and hood, then there’s the heavy cotton knit Taitoto, some great t-shirt designs, new Mr Regular jeans in a worn wash plus more.

CTRL is one of the original skateboard brands in Europe, since 1996. Today CRTL focus more into clothing, without forgetting their roots in skateboarding. CTRL recently collaborated board with Vice Magazine and the next collab is with the Almighty Rockers NYC.

WESC and the Pepsi Premium Good Campaign 2007

Los Angeles, CA (September 7th 2007) We Are the Superlative Conspiracy WESC and Diet Pepsi, in conjunction with DJ Am and We activist Axis, to unveil Diet Pepsi Premium Good Collaborative Bottle this weekend- September 9th, 2007- at Pure Night Club/LAX in Las Vegas.

Swedish street-fashion brand, WESC has announced today the first of two official launch parties celebrating the release of WESC Diet Pepsi Premium Good bottle, designed by graffiti legend and We activist Axis.

Hosted by Program Ambassador DJ AM, Sunday evening’s red carpet event will take place during the MTV Video Music Awards and will include live sets by DJ AM, a guest performance by P Diddy.

“It was great that Pepsi wanted WESC to do this very special collaboration bottle. Axis did an amazing job, and as a result The Diet Pepsi Premium Good bottle has turned out better then we ever imagined, but what I think it’s the most important in this Premium Good collaboration is that we can bring together and support the accounts we work with in Las Vegas and New England and that it’s about charity as well. The party is a great excuse to get our We activits and network of friends and shops together for a very special WESC evening,” says WESC CEO and co-founder Greger Hagelin.

The Diet Pepsi Premium Good Campaign revolves around the practice and principles of image, taste and receiving the most out of life and style. Premium Good has identified categories representing the fabric influence in lifestyle. These categories are Auto, Denim, Lifestyle Shoe, Music and Fashion Collection. The campaign recognizes WESC’s reputation of delivering the ultimate in taste-making products and style, and has therefore chosen WESC as the program’s representative for Fashion Collection.

The 2007 Diet Pepsi Premium Good Campaign is a unique collaborative venue, mixing art, commerce and style, as reflected by WESC. To celebrate, WESC will invite 20 accounts, co-conspirators and We activists Axis, Chris Pastras, Amy Gunther, Jason Lee and others from San Diego to Las Vegas to join in the festivities.

Check e-bay these bottles are already on there selling for over 100USD

RVCA aut/win 07 drop

RVCA last season urban shoppers bought in to RVCA and the Artist Network Program ANP big style we were amazed how some of it sold out as it’s very art based and not what we would call commercial but that’s all good and for aut/win we have bought in to the brand even deeper so you have a bigger and better choice. We have Selvedge Redline Denim under £100, loads of ANP printed t-shirts, plus full zip hoodies from Dmote and Matt Leines, the Dmote print also extends in pocket bags on jeans and lining of jackets. You'll also find t-shirt print like the one above by Ewok aka George Thompson, Kelsey Brookes, Ed Templeton one of the original ANP members and of Toy Machine fame an Kevin Lloyd Ancell. RVCA aint gonna be big commercial brand bit it is big with The Urban Shop, like it buy it as soon it will all be gone, no restocks and that last bit goes for all our brands.

Dmote

Until recently many may not have been aware of the artist Dmote but in his homeland of Australia he is not just a badboy graffiti artist but an accomplished artist who's who apart from bombing the odd wall takes in screen printing, acrylic and sculpture. You may not be aware of the name but if you shop with The Urban Shop you may have already bought his designs because is has done work for both Insight and Schwipe both brands from his homeland and now Dmote as become part of the RVCA Artist Network Program ANP and this season sees the inclusion of allover prints on linings of jacket pocket bags in jeans and all over printed reversible hoodies.



Graffiti World by N Ganz has this to say about Dmote: "Dmote is a pioneer of the old Australian graffiti scene and is known for his ever-changing styles. Influenced by New York's semi-wildstyle, which started to emerge in the early 1980s, Dmote create his own individual versions with new techniques and current trends in mind. He has also been working on commissions and gets involved in exhibitions."


Schwipe T-shirt design by Dmote

Methods NYC Fall Party

MethodsNYC are too damn cool for their own good and now they are just rubbing our noses in it check this out it's massive and for the first time in my life I wish I were in NY for one night.

Summer is over and its time to celebrate the release of our Fall 07 Line which will be hitting The Urban Shop in late October. MethodsNYC are doing it bigger and better this time around, bringing you world-class talent to the newly renovated “Rebel NYC,” located 2 blocks from Madison Square Garden.

Afrika Bambaataa (Universal Zulu Nation) will be co-headlining with DJ HYPE (True Playaz/Ganja Crew) and MC Daddy Earl from the UK. Both of these men are true pioneers in their fields. Bam is the founder of Zulu Nation and is respectfully known as the Godfather of Hip Hop Culture and the Father of the Electro Funk Sound. This will be a night to remember, make sure you’re there to catch the set from the man that started it all.

DJ HYPE is one of the biggest Drum and Bass DJ’s in the World. He was winning DMC Competitions back in the late 80’s. Over the last two decades, HYPE has won Best Male DJ and Best radio DJ awards and is one of the main attractions on the London Radio Station KISS 100. He has produced countless hit tracks and owned several successful record labels. Hype is currently touring North America with well-reputed MC Daddy Earl, know best for his releases on Ganja Records and Frontline Recordings. Do not miss this rare chance to see DJ HYPE in NYC!

This party will also be acting as an album release party for our good friend, Jeru The Damaja. Jeru’s highly anticipated album, “Still Rising,” will be dropping on Oct. 16th. Jeru will be performing his new tracks from the new album along with some of his classic gems. If you’ve seen Jeru at any of our previous release parties, you can imagine how big this performance is going to be.

Jahdan is internationally known for his work on the classics “Sound Bwoy Buriell” and “D&D Soundclash” as well as his features with Branford Marsalis, DJ Premier, Dead Prez and Bootcamp Clik. The intensity of Jahdan’s live set performance rivals some of the greatest entertainers in the game. His ability to stimulate crowds in any setting is truly a sight to behold. “Perhaps the ultimate example of the Brooklyn Hip Hop / Reggae Hybrid,” says the NY Press.

DJ Odi is one of New York City's original school jungle DJs. He was the first junglist accepted into the ZULU Nation. He got his start at the famous NYC party NASA in 1992 where he later became a resident and launched the Digital Konfusion crew. DJ Odi is a co founder of Legacy, NYC’s premiere monthly Drum & Bass event. Check for free give-aways of his latest release, “Oprock” on Main Course Media, co-produced by DJ Vandal, and remixed by Mathematics.

MethodsNYC also have a second floor of incredible talent including some of NYC’s best DJ’s. The entire club will be bumping hard all night. Check out MethodsNYC for details and tickets.

WESC Winter Jackets

Just arrived the aut/win 07 WESC collection, this brand is massive in Europe and we know that is loved on The Urban Shop but generally in the UK it's only the girls line that has be pushed and getting any publicity. WESC does a men's clothing range that can compete with any other brand, for me their knitwear is sic check the new arrival the Ernest 100% fine wool knit v neck jumper (personally I don't think the image does it justice) but if you know my fetish for knitwear you will trust me on this it's amazing. Also in 2 jackets a cotton parka and a wool mix duffel coat both are sweet and the parka can be seen above along with the totally mad allover printed Beppe Crew.

SupremeBeing - All Over Print Hoods

If you are looking for all over print on hoodies, full zip hoodies and crews then check out the new delivery from Supreme Being they have all that and more. Reversible full zip hoodies, knitted cotton jumpers and wool jackets, why look anywhere else when Supreme Being has the UK street wear scene tied up and it's available online at The Urban Shop.

QWST winter jackets from Switzerland

QWST serious street wear for serious heads. QWST is owned in part by pro snowboarder Romain de Marchi and is based in Switzerland with that in mind think jackets, then think QWST jackets. Jackets that take the best from a snowboarding tradition and drop them on the street, you get technical jackets that will out perform any garment whilst you still look the dogs. Cant say no more just check them you'll want one.

Pictured abive is the Theuseus avalable on The Urban Shop

Ambiguous Hoods

Above is the latest Ambiguous advert direct from the US above featuring Corey Smith and Matty Ryan. Just in 3 of the nicest full zip hoodies we have seen this season have just arrived from Ambiguous. Check them, the Icy is Satin (synthetic) lined and the Culmination more of a jacket with a heavy weight fleece lining.

Glife

We really have been scouring the globe for you this season to bring you the best, freshest and most exclusive clothing from around the world to your computer screen. Check out Good Life aka Glife, only available in 3 UK shops it is super cool, super exclusive and worldwide sells out fast.

They use the latest printing techniques to bring you garments that look that little extra special, take the Ali 74 full zip hood the gold foil print on the back can only be achieved by one guy in Canada who just happens to be an artist, or the Life t-shirt the sunglasses are gold foil but water based so one it's been washed a few times it wont feel plastic.

Heads who are sporting Glife include Nas, DJ Spinna, K-OS, DJ Vadim, Mia, Diplo, DJ Craze, a colab with Wonderland, coming is a NinjaTune colab and a spread on Waxploitation.

Mada in - New Radio Show & Comp Live

It's been mad here the last few days

Mada has been on site a few days but it's been madness here and we've not had time to let you know. The new t-shirt are a tighter fit and all have an enzyme wash to give them a worn look, some killer design here Cobra and Deity have been selling. Also in new jeans nice fit, relaxed sort of 501 fit, very slimming and hoodies galore fake fur trims the business.

There's a new radio show just click teh Bob Marley image. TRICKSTA from ukrunnings and Wolftown Recordings is back with another blinding show! It's a non-stop 20 track mix from one of the Uk's leading DJ's and features a whole host of exclsuives, rare tracks and unreleased jems. make sure you log onto ukrunnings and join the forum!

01 - KID RAD - Lyrics For The MySpace Generation
02 - SAIGON - Dreamz (Produced by 9th Wonder)
03 - KAYNE WEST - Champion
04 - LATE Feat SIZE8 & CONMAN - So Serious
05 - COMMON - I Have A Dream
06 - TUBERCULOSIS - Remarkable (Produced by Loudmouth)
07 - KEITH MURRAY Feat REDMAN & ERICK SERMON - U Aint Nobody
08 - NAS - Life's Gone Low
09 - LATE Feat JAI BOO - We Stay Hustlin, Grindin
10 - RELOAD - I Spit For The MySpace Generation
11 - SIZZLA Feat ST LAZ - Take Myself Away
12 - WORDSMITH Feat SUPAR NOVAR - Ground Wars
13 - SKRIEN - Skrizzle
14 - JAY Z - Be Like Hov
15 - JAI BOO Feat RICKY LEE & LATE - Can's Smile
16 - SIZE8 - Drop
17 - TALIB KWELI Feat STYLES P - The Level
18 - DEF1 - Love And Hate (produced by Jay-O)
19 - VERBAL REMEMDY - Urb N Shop (Produced by Terror)
20 - LUPE FIASCO - Dumb It Down (Produced by Soundtrakk)


New Giveaway

We have prizes to give a way this month all thanks to the guy’s over at the best place to buy your limited edition artwork on the internet Planet Patrol. To the prizes we have limited edition silk screen prints form SheOne (run of 60), Dan Malone(run of 100) and Eelus(run of 150). Each print measures 700x 500mm and is signed by the artist, numbered and embossed with the Planet Patrol mark of authenticity, each print cost between £80 and £125. One lucky winner will get the lot along with Planet patrol’s new mix compilation forthcoming on BoomBox Records entitled "More Boom For Ya Box!"