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January 21, 2022January 26, 2022

Dog House Paradise

To celebrate the huge success of his 813 Essential Album “Dog World”, Storma is joining forces with Outside World ENT & the Style Room to bring you a can’t miss event with the “Dog House Paradise” event on 1/29/22.

Storma will be headlining the show, playing some older cuts but especially a slew of joints off “Dog World”. You already know the crowd is going to go crazy once they hear the menacing beat from “Misery” drops. “Dog World” is already essential to the area but this show will only add to its longevity.

King Dirty himself is grading the stage for the first time in a minute. As a huge fan of Suo I want him to perform all my favorite joints like “Reverse”, as well as new favorites like “Perfect Dark” and “Rolling Loud 19’” off the “Jackpot EP”. Big things coming from Suo this year.

Von $hine has been flooding the streets with that pressure as of late. With the Drill inspired “Aston” dropping on Friday, I hope to see that one make the set list as well as some of my other favorite Von records.

Three D Swayze has been killing the shows as of late, even opening for Maxo Kreem. You already know Swayze is gonna be performing fan favorites like “Starfox 64” and “Cash Coma”, but I hope to hear at least one track off his upcoming record.

Dro can pretty much perform anything and imma be hype. From the hits to the deep cuts bro has it all. His next solo project might be my most anticipated project of 2022, so hopefully we can get some unreleased joints.

Dosja OffThaCorna just unleashed his latest street smash “Sink Or Swim”, which has been heavy in the rotation as of late. Classic from Dosja like “Superman” will definitely get the crowd pumped so be on the look out for that one.

PERM$ SB head honcho Richie Guapo will be hitting the stage at the event as well. His latest project “Prettyboyguap” has been heavy in my rotation as of late. I am really interested to see how my favorite tracks off that project translate into a live set.

Outside World ENT are no strangers to the Style Room, so you already know DJ Skum will be on the ones and twos playing your favorite hits as well as local classics.

Tropixal will be brining those Tampa Jook vibes, especially on with his club anthem “Paradise Party”. Having special guest status who knows what other bangers Tropixal will bring to the stage.

Rumor has it YZM will be gracing the stage at the event. YZM always brings tons of energy to his performances, giving him the potential to have performance of the night.

Jigink will be laying down some tatts, so pull up to the booth and get that piece you’ve had your mind on since last year.

The line up is stacked and doors open at 9:30. Shots are 2 for 1 until 12:30 so lock in your tickets A$AP. Check out the “Dog House Paradise” playlist on Apple Music to get in tune with what’s going on.

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

813 Essential Reviews: Storma- Dog World

A project that would have been on my Top 15 Albums of 2021 list but I was sleep is Storma’s “Dog World”. Bringing a West Coast esthetic over Detroit Style production with a Sosa esque delivery. Damn it’s a “Dog World!”

The project starts off with a banger out the gate. The dark production fits the menacing imagery Storma is bringing to life with his bars. I picture a dark gritty video in the kitchen for this joint. That “Brodie in the kitchen mixing up dawg food” line is cold as fuck.

“You Know” is one of those joints you just play mad loud in your whip. Storma’s nonchalant delivery shows his confidence on the mic. You already know Storma is repping 813. From Bolts games to Bucs games, Storma really out here.

The atmospheric production on “Mbg” was a favorite of mine. The beat is still hard hitting but the background adds a gravitas to the track. Storma’s flow was A1, especially when he dropped all the basketball references.

This shit a classic right here. From the eerie production, to the essential visuals from Quinton2times that accompany the track. Storma’s sped up flow on this one shows he’s got some versatility in his game. Legendary for sure.

“33” featuring 44oakBoy is on some more laid back vibes than the previous joints. Storma changes up his flow a bit on this track to match the spaced out nature of the track. 44oakBoy added a nice change of pace vocally, with his verse bringing a ton of energy. One of my favorite hooks on the project is from this track.

“1008” featuring Travae is on some dream like Detroit cloud rap shit. The track puts Storma on his pimp shit. That “It’s A Dog World” line is one of my favorites off the project. Travae did his thing on the track, especially brining that sing songy flow towards the end of his verse.

“Hoop Dreams” puts Storma back on that menacing shit. The eerie synths on the beat paint a grim picture of what Storma is spitting. I like the theme of how Storma used to have hoop dreams but now it’s all about street life. Almighty Storma!

The project ends out on the spaced out “Wyk”. This track is a little more playful than the rest. The “what you know” part of the hook will get stuck in your head, adding repeat listens. You already know Storma is about that life so be cautious.

“Dog World” is Storma’s best body of work to date, proving his staying power in the Tampa Hip Hop scene for many years to come.

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Get With The Action

We ready for action! My favorite online consignment boutique from across the bridge eightonethree is starting the new year off with a neutral tones collection of socks, comprised of 3 neutral colored sport socks for a low key but fashionable look.

I love the classic look on these socks, allowing them to be rocked on low key levels, as well as on some high fashion shit. Since it’s grey gang all day you already know I am going to scoop up a pair or two of these.

The almost felt green color way is a vibe. These would pair well with a pair of Stan Smiths, or any all white sneaker. The eightonethree logo really hits on these.

The white socks featuring the eightonethree logo in the same green mentioned previously is a dope contrast from the other pair. These give off a tennis court vibe, furthering that luxury sport esthetic the brand is known for.

With each release eightonethree is craving out their own vibe, making them one of the premier shopping experiences in the Tampa Bay Area.

January 19, 2022

It’s Raining

Following up their teaser ad, Before The Storm unveils the upcoming “Brain(Storm)” collection available on 1/21/2022.

At first glance you already know I need that grey hat featuring the secondary BTS logo. Definitely will get heavy rotation in the streets and podcast. Not much of a bucket hat guy, but you might see around the burg, rocking a BTS bucket once the drop goes live.

The mug has been shown off in a few story posts, making it an essential accessory for any storm chaser.

It appears two new tees will be available in black and white color ways. The previous radar tee is one of my favorites, so I am really exited to pick up this black version. Really interested in this new hurricane character the team came up with, which is featured on the other tee in a black and white color way.

With chilly season still in full swing in Tampa Bay, the new long sleeve and hoodie offerings will come in clutch for sure. That white hoodie with the pink hits is a vibe for sure. The fonts on BTS shirts are some of my favorite details so that long sleeve will be in the rotation.

No strangers to the tote game, these brand new black totes feature a design reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”. Still have my orange tote from the the “In The Desert” drop, but this one has my eye for sure.

Not sure if the rumored umbrellas will be apart of this collection, but I feel these will be the statement piece accessory for the brand once they are released.

Before The Storm Studios is starting off 2022 on a strong note. The accompanying commercial as well as the story being told with the pieces, shows the growth the brand has seen within the past year. Don’t miss out on this drop Storm Chasers!

January 19, 2022January 20, 2022

Pushing Plum

Scott Andrew Fisher and the rest of the team over at SAFDS have been hard at work with new pillows, prints, and pieces.

These brand new handmade Plum Leather mono stripe pillows just hit different. Purple is my favorite color so I can dig the plum shade on the leather portion of the pillows. The 23 X 23 X 9 pillows aren’t incredibly huge, allowing versatility with placements. These are a limited run of 20 so definitely don’t sleep.

After starting his vintage paper target collection back in 2015, Scott began adding his own touches to the pieces incorporating floral patterns, which in Scott’s eyes “brings a contrast against the aggressive nature of the subject.” The illustrations of William Morris also inspired the pieces. Each piece is 28” x 43”, numbered and signed by Scott himself. Limited run of 50 per piece.

To mark their first collaboration, SAFDS has teamed up with Kari Kinder of KIND Studios to create a hand made box set. Sharing a love of coffee the duo fused their mediums into this set, featuring four wheel thrown ceramic cups that come neatly wrapped in a American black walnut box.

With all of these new pieces being featured in the studio as well as the, Backlot Breakfast Club hang outs that happen every second Sunday, SAFDS is brining to become a main fixture of the creative scene in Tampa Bay, not only for the studio itself but for the creatives that come through and chill as well.

January 12, 2022January 18, 2022

Tiger Style

Darkaire is kicking off the year with a stacked show at the BTMVLE. Featuring artists on the Darkaire roster as well as a few new faces, this is primed to be Darkaire’s biggest event yet.

The show is being headlined by Baltimore’s own Bill Carl Boomer. Dabbling with an NY Drill sound, Boomer makes the sound his own on tracks like “RIPMARY”. I have seen a couple clips of him performing, getting the crowd hype to fan favorite “New Era”.

Darkaire’s own Sage The Fox is one of my favorites right now in the entire Tampa Bay scene. I can expect him to perform tracks off last years “Genesis”, but with a rumored EP on the horizon dubbed “Take A Risk”, fans can hope for a live sneak peek at a track or two of the project.

I am fairly new to XIIIDOLOR, but the few songs I have heard from him are pretty dope. “Solace In The Rain” is a banger! We definitely need to hear this one live. “MoonGirl” will get the crowd hype as well, especially on the “flex” part of the track.

Tall Paul Baby has been making a name for himself in the underground with tracks like “Fuck Em We Ball” and “At The Bends” on the cusp of classic status. Paul always get the crowd raging. Would be dope to have him start the set out with “Young Man” on some low key vibes. The city desperately needs that “Fuck Em We Ball” video.

Outside World ENT’s rookie of the year Landkiss is hitting the stage for the first time. With her debut project on the way, as well as street smashes like “Tricky” and the Richie Guapo assisted “Pink Wax”, it was only a matter of time before Landkiss would grace the stage. Hope to hear a few tracks off her upcoming project, as a surprise treat for fans.

I am unfamiliar with DYINGOUTSOUTH, but very interested to hear them for the first time at the show.

Darkaire’s in house production duo THX. Comprised of AJ Peterson & Dr.Dredd, THX produced some of my favorite joints off of Sage’s “Genesis”, so I am very interested to see what they bring to the stage. I would be hype if they played some unreleased beats.

This is a stacked show to start off the “Year Of The Tiger”. You already know BTMVLE is the premier event space in the Tampa Bay Area, making for a great environment to just have fun and take in the culture. It’s really dope to see how far Darkaire has come, in just this little bit of time, with events like this playing a big part in that growth.

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022

PickUpAndLeave

Grabba Gang & $EVAW representatives W R E C K A & Onlyonetwo finally dropped one of my most anticipated videos “PickUpAndLeave”, shot right here in the Burg by Dragonfly Tanner.

W R E C K A has been teasing out this collab track with Two for a minute now so once it finally dropped I was on it. Shot in St.Pete, I loved the visuals of the Don and the view of the water. The beat is provided by Astro Bonez. The beat and vibe of the track have a motivational vibe anyone can relate to.

W R E C K A did his thing on the verse and hook, bringing an echo flow to the beat. The hook “PickUpAndLeave” will be stuck in your head for weeks, adding to the replay ability of the track.

Onlyonetwo snapped on his verse as well, mixing in different flows and vocal patterns all in one verse. Features like this get me even more excited for Two’s upcoming projects.

The wait was absolutely worth it. After only being out for a week “PickUpAndLeave” is already heavy in the rotation. It would be dope to see a small EP come from W R E C K A and Onlyonetwo, but until then I have this track to enjoy.

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022

Brain(Storm)

The team over at Before The Storm Studios just dropped the commercial for their upcoming “Brain(Storm)” collection. After winning Best New Brand of 2021, you already know I had to do a full breakdown of the ad, as well as a couple of the pieces rumored to be apart of the drop.

The ad starts with a lab coated man setting up a table and work space, while a radio host gives the weather report. A mellow guitar instrumental provided by Chance Thrash plays in the background.

The man wheels over a rack, featuring a number of pieces. It is not clear if those are the pieces featured in the collection, but I would assume so.

Laurent takes his place at the work station, flipping up his MacBook Pro, while the lab coated man robotically brings over a drink for Laurent.

Laurent begins to start working while the figure organizes the rack. It is at this point where everything becomes clear. I feel the lab coated figure represents Laurent’s Sub conscious, organizing and forming the pieces in his mind. The Brain(Storm) theme goes full circle when Laurent starts to work on his laptop, which is where the visions for BTS come to life.

Now let’s focus on a few of the rumored pieces in the collection. I have seen these hats first hand, and they are already a must have. The new BTS logo is already iconic in its own right. With black and white color ways in the works, I hope to see a limited run of grey pieces make their way to the site.

Dabbling into the accessories game, it was a no brainer to take it all the way with the storm vibes on these umbrellas. The hurricanes radar pattern hits different on the all black umbrella. These can work for the streets or the studio. Not sure how limited these will be but, definitely an essential piece for any supporter of BTS. Can’t wait to see a full photo shoot with these bad boys in action.

Being a huge film fan, anytime visuals are used in a campaign it already makes a stronger connection with the audience. Whether it was with Pins and Pluses or now with Before The Storm Studios, Laurent and the team have always taken it to another level with releases. The “Brain(Storm)” collection will be live on beforethestormstudios.com 1/21/2022. Don’t chase the storm, embrace it!

January 12, 2022

Shigaraki’s Therapy

i.B.O.M.S. kicks off the New Year with the first installment of his Blue Print Series 1 “Shigarakis Therapy”.

Taking inspiration from Tomura Shigaraki, the main antagonist of “My Hero Academia”, Jabari asks the question, “Who envisions themselves as the villain in the grand scheme?”. A villain is only viewed as such by hero’s and the opposition.

With these prints Jabari seems to be reflecting on his work from the past, even hinting at characters from his own world with the “Ashi” reference in his written piece, a very introspective take from Jabari. The Blue Print minimalist style is a dope contrast from the majority of Jabari’s previous works, that are very colorful.

So far the 5/5 hand embellished prints are already sold out but you can still pick up some of the original prints. Due to the limited run and Series 1 status, I would highly recommend picking up one of these prints before they are all gone.

Not sure if it’s his written takes working as companion pieces to his work, or just how his pieces have been hitting me lately but, i.B.O.M.S. work is connecting with me on an even higher level than before.

January 7, 2022

The Return Of The Cigar City Champions.

The 2021 Statement Piece of the year makes its short but sweet return this week as REACH unveiled a small restock of the coveted “Cigar City Champions” fitteds.

The three color ways we know and love are making a return with the Red, Ice Blue, and Dark Blue all making a comeback. Personally I own all these fitteds myself, so when I tell you this is my favorite fitted series of all time you know I am not cappin. I rock all 3 about the same depending on the occasion.

You already know that “Ice Blue” is my favorite hat of all time, even making an appearance on Ep.3 of the “Bonfire Podcast” with Moose In The Burg and Cowboy By Takeo. I love the versatility this piece possesses, allowing me to rock the fitted with pretty much any fit.

The “Dark Blue” color way is a vibe for sure. I think I rocked this one the most at the Rays games since it goes very well with their dark blue jerseys. I dig how the hits of red pop on these.

Whenever I rock the “Red” color way it’s mainly when I have other REACH pieces. The color is pretty much synonymous with the brand at this point, making the “Red” fitted essential for any supporter or collector of REACH. This piece also has rockability at Bucs games, especially when it’s a all red game.

This will be the final time the “Cigar City Champions” fitteds will be released, so make sure you don’t sleep on the drop. Shout out to the homie Quinton2times for dropping another dope ad campaign and commercial for the fitteds, the first one is classic. Hype to see what this year brings REACH, they already started out 2022 applying that pressure, but I would expect less from the homies. Everything is Made In REACH.