The homies at REACH are back at it again with the “Phases” collection, which could quite possibly be release of the year.
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REACH always nails the shirt and short combo. My shorts game is pretty lite right now the but red “Script” shorts are essentials. I really dig the white and matcha color pairing on the shirt and shorts, making the perfect 1,2, punch. Featuring 3-D puff print on 100% Cotton tees & 80% cotton 20% polyester shorts.
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My favorite thing about REACH is with every release they always stay true to the brand and the core elements that represent the brand. The crawling “Keith Haring” inspired figures going up the giant hand says it all, you could see this shirt and not even notice the REACH branding at the bottom and be like “Oh damn, is that a REACH” piece. They could have went a bunch of different ways with the tee but I feel the white fits best with that matcha color way they got going on.
They had me at the shorts. Off rips I was going to just pick up the shorts, but you gotta get the entire REACH pack if you truly want the full experience. I know once I get my hands on these shorts, I’m going always rock them. The graphic hits different on the matcha background.
This is a can’t miss release for any supporter of REACH. Despite the colder months ahead of us, the matcha color way on this drop falls in line with the winter time vibes. Everything is Made In REACH.
Offering supporters an alternative way to view his upcoming NFT collections, Robert Gallardo opens his metaverse art show titled “Ethos Pathos Logos”, featuring his recently minted “Logo Flips” and “All Falls Down” collections.
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Despite being created a few years back, both the “Logo Flips” and “All Falls Down” collections find new life in the metaverse, giving the pieces a more visceral experience. Rob just minted these collections on Opensea, allowing supporters and friends to finally get their thumbs on a piece of “Grey GOAT” art, much of which was not for sale prior.
Flip logos, flip videos, flip NFTs, gymnastics
While browsing the gallery I felt connected with other spectators despite viewing the pieces in the Metaverse, it was like we all were at opening night of the gallery as a community. Viewing the pieces in the Metaverse gave me a greater appreciation for the collection, and the story Rob is telling with it. Pieces like “Diet Woke” a flip on “Diet Coke” and “Chains” a flip on “Chase”, hit even harder in Web3.
All Falls Down
With the latest minting of the “All Falls Down” collection and then viewing the collection again as part of this gallery, it’s crazy to think how slept on these pieces are. From the “Takashi Murakami” piece, to the very nostalgic “Toy R Us” piece, all the classics are on display. The real crown jewel of the entire gallery for me would have to be “Notification Overload”. We all want to have a bunch of followers and see a bunch of hearts on our IG but what if it was non stop, constantly blowing up your phone.
Rob continues to push the boundaries of Web3, I would love to see possibly a gallery featuring the recently minted “The Smiley Project” or the rumored “Purple Children” covers featured in Metaverse Gallery form. It would be really dope if we could some how chat with people live in the gallery to discuss the pieces or comment on them. $GREY is the future.
Offering supporters an alternative way to view his upcoming NFT collections, Robert Gallardo opens his metaverse art show titled “Ethos Pathos Logos”, featuring his recently minted “Logo Flips” and “All Falls Down” collections.
🏕💯🗿🐐
Despite being created a few years back, both the “Logo Flips” and “All Falls Down” collections find new life in the metaverse, giving the pieces a more visceral experience. Rob just minted these collections on Opensea, allowing supporters and friends to finally get their thumbs on a piece of “Grey GOAT” art, much of which was not for sale prior.
Flip logos, flip videos, flip NFTs, gymnastics
While browsing the gallery I felt connected with other spectators despite viewing the pieces in the Metaverse, it was like we all were at opening night of the gallery as a community. Viewing the pieces in the Metaverse gave me a greater appreciation for the collection, and the story Rob is telling with it. Pieces like “Diet Woke” a flip on “Diet Coke” and “Chains” a flip on “Chase”, hit even harder in Web3.
All Falls Down
With the latest minting of the “All Falls Down” collection and then viewing the collection again as part of this gallery, it’s crazy to think how slept on these pieces are. From the “Takashi Murakami” piece, to the very nostalgic “Toy R Us” piece, all the classics are on display. The real crown jewel of the entire gallery for me would have to be “Notification Overload”. We all want to have a bunch of followers and see a bunch of hearts on our IG but what if it was non stop, constantly blowing up your phone.
Rob continues to push the boundaries of Web3, I would love to see possibly a gallery featuring the recently minted “The Smiley Project” or the rumored “Purple Children” covers featured in Metaverse Gallery form. It would be really dope if we could some how chat with people live in the gallery to discuss the pieces or comment on them. $GREY is the future.
Following up his massive bilingual hit song “Oyasumi”, Yung Muji teams up with Teen Slug to drop his debut album “True Harmony”.
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The intro track “President Muji” sets the tone for the style and sound of the rest of the album. The cloudy and digital sounding production provided by Teen Slug pairs great with Muji’s flow and delivery. I can’t wait to see the visuals for this track, it’s my favorite on the project.
Hitting the listener with back to back pressure “Pearls” is the next joint. I love Muji’s confidence on the track, just flexing on everybody. Teen Slug killed it on the beat adding in that spaced out vibes. The visuals for this track are pretty dope as well so check out the video.
Things get a little more hype on “Right Now” wok others dudes getting mad at Muji for taking their lady. The atmospheric beat and thumping bass from Teen Slug make this one a certified banger.
“Forever” was a nice change of pace after the more braggadocious tracks previously. The vocals from Muji add to the layered beat from Teen Slug.
The beat for “In My Zone” might be my favorite. The “Yung Muji Comeback” is essential. Muji nailed the cloudy vibe of the project but especially on this track. You really feel like your in the clouds smoking with Muji and Slug.
You already know Muji had to do one repping the home town. I really mess with Muji’s rhyme scheme on this joint. He floats over the whimsical beat from Teen Slug. Muji always puts the 813 on his back not only in his music but in his movement. Shout out eightonethree,
Muji hits us with the double time flow on the intergalactic “Starfox”. Fans of the classic Nintendo game with instantly recognize the Fox references. This real red dot music.
The project ends with the more mellow track “Growing”. I feel this track really puts the album into perspective. Coming off such a huge song like “Oyasumi”, who knew what direction Muji was going to go in but he for sure has should growth and solidified himself as the future of the Tampa Bay Hip Hop scene.
“True Harmony” is one of my favorite projects of the year. From Muji’s presence on the mic to Teen Slug ushering in a new wave of production, I can’t wait to see what the duo has next up their sleeve. You already know it’s Grey Gang.
Tampa’s own online consignment boutique eightonethree has joined forces with Southern Brazilian coffee roasters 4Beans Coffee Co to craft a limited batch of single origin coffee to connect with the community.
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Sharing the story of their Brazilian heritage as well as a nod to the brands Florida ties through coffee and a limited run tee, was a really dope way for the brand to connect with the community. Keeping it Tampa, the brand did a pop up at WeVegan Cafe, showcasing the new coffee as well as the latest tee drop.
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eightonethree went next level with this coffee inspired tee, featuring the brands logo on the back with the word mark on the front. The orange and coffee tones fit the release and story of the entire drop. I would love to even see some matching shorts or sweats to go along with the drop, just in time for cozy season.
As always eightonethree kills it with the storytelling and experience with each release. Despite being from the 727, I am still able to connect with the Tampa Bay lifestyle presented by the brand without having to be from the 813. I will continue to follow eightonethree as they grow and share more of their experiences through their work and boutique.
With Ye and Monday Night Football in Champa Bay last Monday, the homies at REACH had to pull up to Ray Jay for another 1 of 1 Buccaneer Capsule, featuring pieces hand picked and dyed in REACH.
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All of theses pieces are essential for any Bucs fan but with the colder months on the way I had my eye on a few of the long sleeves or even the one pair of sweats available. The tie dye long sleeve might be my favorite piece of the whole drop. I just love the almost burning sun color vibes on it.
Some of these pieces take it way back, honoring the NFC and Super Bowl Champions from before the GOAT came to town. It was nice to see the brand add in some grey pieces to switch it up from a majority of the red and black Bucs gear.
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At the time of this article I am sure a majority of these pieces are sold out, but take a chance and head over to the shop I am sure they have 1 or 2 still available on the rack, making the perfect gift for any REACH and Buccaneers fan. Everything Is Made In REACH.
PERM$ SB, The Trillest Skate Brand in the 813 is back just in time for winter.
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Kicking off the winter release with the brand new “Have A Nice Day” deck. This is one for the skaters or the PERM$ completest. The PERM$ logo just hits different with the black and gold.
PERM$ Is Tampa Bay
With the cooler months on the horizon this red PERM$ hoodie will be your go to all holiday season. For now the only color way available is red but who knows possibly some other skins will be on the way.
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All the inaugural drop PERM$ tees have been restocked and added to the store. Every color way and size pretty much sold out on the first go around so you definitely don’t wanna sleep on these, once they are gone they are gone.
PERM$ SB continues to define a Trill style and culture not only in the 813 but to the entire Tampa Bay Area. The latest videos and ads are really adding to the vibe and movement PERM$ SB is building in the community. PERM$ IS FOREVER.
Built of the motto “Lo-Cost, Lo-Fi, Lo Brow” Almond Records is curating and providing limited run cassettes for the physical media collector.
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Recognized as ALM spine 0, St.Pete’s own Freak Scene kicks off the line with their debut album “Freak Scene Is Dead”. Bringing a mix of Noise & No Wave vibes and featuring the bands original line up, this limited run of 10 green tint audio cassettes are wrapped in burnt and damaged libertarian propaganda, matching the tone and atheistic of the project. At this moment this release is currently sold out.
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Next up is a favorite of mine, ALM spine 1 is the essential sophomore effort from Open Culture “Ataraxia”. This collaboration with Darkaire is a limited run of 24 clear audio cassettes with glitter actually embedded into the tape. Open Culture is one of my favorite bands at the moment, I just love their vibe and mesh of sounds and styles. They have some of the best visuals in the game today. I have had my eye on this release for a while and will more than likely pick it up soon while it is still in print. Fingers crossed on a follow up release of Open Culture’s debut album Blue.
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ALM spine 2 SSXVII’s “FERN” is limited to a run of 9 reclaimed black audio cassettes, each featuring a unique lamented sketch on each package. I am unfamiliar with SSXVII but that is what makes Almond Records so beautiful is their curation process. I probably would not have heard about this release without the work of Almond Records so shout out to them for putting jit on.
I really dig the work that Almond Records is doing right now. Their curation process and care they put into the packaging of each release is top notch. I cannot wait to see what the label releases next. Hopefully we can get a $lugg Mix put on an Orange Cassette one of these days!
Touching on themes of fatherhood, marriage, and Tampa shit, Pusha Preme solidifies himself at the top of the Tampa Bay Hip Hop landscape with his latest album “Red Oktober”.
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Viewed as a companion piece to his 2020 project “Before I Say, I Do”, “Red Oktober” shows growth from Preme not only in his artistry but as a man.
The project starts off with the uplifting “heavenlyFATHER”, portraying Preme’s in struggle as a man. Preme is one of the only artists I have heard that is able to capture that grandiose production that is a kin to Ye and Travis Scott at points. This track really puts you in the headspace of Preme.
But before Preme dives all the way into his new role, he still brings it back to the streets on “Outsiiide”. The triumphant horns and hard hitting 808s allow Preme to talk his shit. The more melodic part of the hook is one of my favorite song choices Preme has done to date. It’s a must that we get a remix featuring at least one of the members of Outside World ENT.
“get Up” featuring Jafarlee & Bruce Wayne is on some back home from the club, late night vibes. I really enjoyed this track. It was a nice change of pace at this point in the album. Preme is able to deliver his vocals with ease not coming off out of pocket.
Bringing the Caribbean vibes on “Trinidad James” Preme and Big Jayoh go bar for bar, switching back and forth throughout the verse similar to how Styles and Jada do. This track is short and sweet but Preme and Jayoh still get there point across.
This shit right here is a Tampa Bay classic at this point. One day the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gonna run out of the tunnel to “Never Thought” featuring Jay Browne. This one is a straight banger. Jay Browne is on his early 2000s Jay Z shit, and Preme rips his verse and hook. Seeing the 3D video for this joint at the listening party made it go full circle.
“Wrong Way” featuring AD the Artist is my favorite Pusha Preme song to date. I love the fact that this track can work on an underground and mainstream level at the same time without sounding forced. This sound is something desperately needed in not only the Tampa Bay Hip Hop scene but the entire game as a whole.
“cause I Want U” featuring Kashvilli is a feel good joint. It reminds me of that track you keep hearing over and over during a road trip that becomes the soundtrack to that trip essentially.
“Prisoner of WAR” is something special. I really dig all the instrumentation and sounds on this joint. Between Preme’s vocals and the always great Michaela Paladio you’ll have no choice but it move it out on the dance floor to this Sade esque track.
“Sick Of These Games” is my shit. The different styles of the artists vocals is what I feel really makes this track. From the ear worm hook, to the standout verses from Quintin Cambridge and Indie Indigo, this is a track everyone can relate to.
“Why Do Fools fall in Luv” is a more melancholic joint but it still fits well within the context of the album. I really mess with the guitar strings on the hook of the song, and Preme’s backing vocals add a nice.
The project concludes with some more Caribbean vibes. I really dig Davion the God on the hook and the verse, his flow almost makes what he’s saying feel like a chant or anthem. That haiku line by Preme was cold, as well as the follow up Goku line. The video for this joint is really solid as well, bringing the song to life.
“Red Oktober” is one of my favorite projects of the year. Pusha Preme keeps elevating his game with each project, honing his sound into something that is solely his own. I really appreciate everything Preme does for the Tampa Bay Hip Hop community so big shout out to him. Tampa Bay will win!!!
With production from Chester Watson as well as a couple unexpected features, Kent Loon proves why he’s the Trillest in the St.Pete Hip Hop Scene on “Bittersweet”.
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The lead single of the project “Rax” is one of my favorite tracks to drop this year. The mystical trill production provided by fellow St.Pete native Chester Watson sets the tone of the album. This track gets me so hype every morning when it comes on “The New St.Pete Playlist”, it’s the perfect way to start the day. Loon switches up his flow several times on the track gliding over the beat. “Wake Up, it’s back to rax!”.
My favorite track on the whole album “I Can’t Lie” features not only a beat but also a verse from Chester Watson. Loon & Watson always create magic when they are on a track together. They totally embody the Trill sound I always wanted to hear come out of the 727. I really dig how eerie Watson sounds on his verse and that “When you see me in public, I’m probably high” line really hits.
“The Mist” has Kent Loon on his shinobi shit, his flow is so menacing. This one is straight out of the 727 trenches. That wax line from Watson is a stand out for me with the dope imagery. Valee was a pleasant surprise on the track and definitely fit the menacing vibe of Loon & Watson.
“Wolves On Clouds” is on some hype shit. Not sure how he did it but that 03 Greedo feature was a nice touch to the album. Greedo added a a hint of west coast vibes to the track. The track transports the listener straight to the underworld. The hook from Greedo has been stuck in my head since I first heard the track.
“No Face” is that late night creeper joint. You can just put this one on and ride around the city late night. Loon switches it up from a slow to fast flow effortlessly throughout the track.
“Sun Down” pairs Kent Loon with Chester Watson once again. The icy beat puts the duo back in their Trill bag. I would for sure like to see some visuals for this joint.
On “Can’t Sleep” Kent Loon teams up with FLA Trill legend Yung Simmie on a more reserved track, allowing you to take in all the lyrics each MC is spitting. This track sounds chopped and screwed without being chopped and screwed it’s really dope how they did it. Like always Simmie does what he does, one of his best verses I’ve heard in a minute,
The hook on “Gold Creed” will get stuck in your head for days. I really mess with the truck rattling production on this track. It reminds me of some old school dirty south shit.
“Honey Bun” featuring Trapland Pat has Loon and Pat going verse for verse over an atmospheric beat. Not gonna lie this track made me want a Honey Bun.
Kent Loon & Chester Watson link up one last time on “Cargo Pockets”. The duo never misses when they team up. I just love the dark and trill tone both MCs embody. The city definitely needs a video for this one.
“Big Bank” was made for the trenches. The imagery Kent Loon creates with his lyrics literally transport you into that life. Whether you are about that life you will be able to relate to what Loon is putting down.
I really mess with the more melodic vibe on “Dragons Outta Town”. In the future I would like to see Loon add more melodic touches to his tracks, he for sure has the versatility to pull it off without sounding corny.
No one in the St.Pete Hip Hop scene is really doing this Trill type of sound, which is something I felt had been missing from the scene for a few years now. Big shout out to Kent Loon and Chester Watson for always repping the city with pride.
