Jit Camp – Page 13 – Where A Jit Can Be A Jit

February 5, 2022

Collective Spotlight: Darkaire

With so many great creatives in the Tampa Bay Area, I decided to start a series taking a look at some of the dopest collectives that make up the scene. To kick things off I am spotlighting Darkaire, a crew whose eclectic sound sets them apart from the rest of the scene.

Sage The Fox has got to be a top 5 emcee between both sides of the bay. Projects like “Genesis” as well as a slew of shows including his own show last year have added to Sage’s rise. His latest EP “Take A Risk” is getting heavy play in the streets, leading the way for his next full length effort.

THX, The production duo comprised of AJ Peterson and The Dreadful Doctor, help build the sound of the collective, especially with placements on “Genesis as well as a project of their own. I am really hype to see what the duos next project sounds like as well as what other placements they get outside of the crew.

Tall Paul Baby stays bringing them hits. With a more light hearted vibe, tracks like “Fuck Em We Ball” and “At The Bends” have become street classics. That’s not to say Paul can’t come with the bars, like on my personal favorite “Young Man”.

Open Culture, AJ Peterson’s other project when he isn’t doing solo work, is making some of the best lo fi rock in the area. Whether it’s their debut project “Blue” or their latest effort “Ataraxia”, the group is really making their own lane in the scene. With rumors of their next project dropping soon, hopefully fans can get some visuals off “Ataraxia” to hold us over until the next release.

With groups like Dyingoutsouth and others adding into the vide at various events and pop ups, it appears Darkaire is here to stay, doing it their way and not caring if you ain’t with it. Who do y’all want to see as the next collective featured on “Collective Spotlight”.

February 5, 2022

No PFP Is The Only PFP

With about 3/4 of the collection minted and over 4 ETH traded on Opensea, Robert Gallardo’s “No PFP Collection” is gaining steam , becoming some of the most sought after tokens in the space. Here’s a look at some of the tokens I own, and why I picked them up.

Despite being the first “Anti PFP Project”, there are still tiers of rarity within the collection, setting other pieces apart from the general ones. At the end of the day I still pick up the pieces that I feel will become sought after either now or down the road, but I still have to enjoy the piece for my own personal reasons to add it to the collection. For example “No PFP #0092” features the Apple Logo, I am a user of Apple products but I am not tied to the brand, so for the right offer I might be down to let this one go.

One that would be pretty tough for me to move off of is my “No PFP #0366”. The crash test dummy vibe is reminiscent of the “Testing” album roll out that is still synonymous with A$AP Rocky to this day. The fact that Gallardo was so hands on with that roll out makes the piece even more special, like a nod back to his past work. Gotta come with that crypto bag if you want this one.

Now to the super rare. I was tracking this one all day once it was minted, and to my surprise I was able to nab “No PFP 0522” in the wee hours of the morning. The caped crusader vibes, plus the full picture scene sets this token apart from the others. With the new film dropping this summer, you already know the price going up.

Despite it being a “Anti PFP Project”, the “No PFP” community is strong. With the rumored grey No PFP sweater being teased out by the grey GOAT himself, it’s only a matter of time before all the members are wearing their token. The future is looking $GREY indeed, the proof is in the pudding!

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022

Too Cozy

Straight out the cauldron, birthed from the Trill principles of the A$AP Mob and the Florida Underground Scene, Prx Jit pronounced “Pro Jit”, is staking it’s claim as the first Trillwear brand with their inaugural “Cozy Duffle” 1 of 1 piece and accompanying ad campaign, an ode to A$AP Yams and everything he embodied.

Before the official t shirts drop, the brand wanted to take a different approach with their inaugural release with this 1 of 1 commissioned “Cozy Duffle”, crafted by Cowboy By Takeo and Moose In The Burg. The purple and red exterior are the brands primary colors also featuring hits of the new “Prx Jit” logo, also commissioned by Takeo. You already know “Everything Is Purple”. The “Cozy” fur interior sets this piece amongst the rest, furthering the homage to Yams, we “Too Cozy”.

To accompany the launch of Prx Jit as well as tell the story of the “Cozy Duffle”, the brand released the “Cozy Duffle” ad on New Years Eve. An ode to the old school “A.L.I.E.N.” commercial featured in the “Yams Day 2021” video. The track “Basket Case” by DangerDoom sets the vibe.

Starting Takeo as the “Prx Jit”, Landkiss sees the “Cozy Duffle” at the drop site, while the Prx Jit comes onto the scene. Unseen by the Prx Jit, Landkiss waves over, alerting a hoard of goons waiting in the wings.

Armed with bats, the goons emerge with one things on their mind, securing the “Cozy Duffle” and putting the beat down on the jit.

The Prx Jit secures the bag first and makes a run for it. With a head start our hero is able to dart past his attackers with bag in hand.

With the “Keep It Jit” drop already announced, who knows what visuals will accompany that drop as well as what else the team behind Prx Jit will unleash upon the burg. Just remember kids “Keep It Jit”.

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022

Heel

With the objective to “HeelDaWrld”, Heel is hitting the ring swinging, with their inaugural collection.

Off rips, I really dig what Heel is bringing to the community, many people are doing custom or repurposed jeans, but the story Heel is trying to tell adds in a little more flavor.

What I feel will become a staple of Heel, these repurposed jeans feature the Heel branding on the front, with the quote “Good People Copy, Great People Heel”. Once these get a couple placements in the scene it’s game over. “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattering” is what they used to say, but this new phrase from Heel hits different.

The “3 Ks” tee only comes in this white color way so far, but I feel this allows the Heel name tag to show off more as well as focus attention to the guns. I really mess with that “Hello my name is Heel” branding, definitely could see that on a hat very soon. Really solid first release.

No release date has been announced for the drop as of yet, but at Jit Camp we come to the fight early. I can only imagine what other ad concepts as well as additions to the collection will continue to be teased out over the next couple weeks, keep it locked for more up dates as we slowly “HeelDaWrld!”.

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022

Class Is In Session

Second2None Academy teases out their debut collection “Back 2 School” which of course is slated to drop on 2/22/22.

Building for a new future 2gether, the idea is to create a space to make learning actually fun, challenging the current limitations of the education system.

In the teaser ad, we get a glimpse at the official “Second2None Academy” tees in that green color way. Shorts are rumored to be apart of the drop but some old school gym shorts would be a dope combo for when it’s Recess.

Enrollment is now open, sign up for that to be the first in line on 2/22/22, when the drop goes live. The possibilities are endless for Second2None Academy,m. It’s going to be really special once actual classes begin and knowledge is passed, furthering the future of the $2 bill.

February 4, 2022

Sage The Fox- Take A Risk EP

Darkaire’s own Sage The Fox gives fans a small taste of what’s to come on his latest project “Take A Risk”.

The project starts out with the cloudy synth track “Risky Business”. I can definitely see this joint getting thrown into the live set, it will get the crowd hype out the gate. The way the beat breaks down on the hook is really dope, plus Sage stays switching up his flows from track to track.

“Drak” is the anthem. We def need a video from Goodjobadult to accompany this banger. I could totally see this track on a fighting video game like Tekken or something. I dig how short and sweet this one is. The part where the beat disappears is very dope, giving Sage’s bars center stage.

“Language Arts” puts Sage on his melodic shit. Since the project is called “Take A Risk” I feel the more sing songy elements are Sage’s attempt at that, and he nails it for sure, doing it his way, while not coming off as corny. Great way to end the project.

With “Genesis” being one of my favorite projects of 2021, “Take A Risk” is more than enough to hold me over until the next full project from Sage The Fox. Big shout out to The Darkaire family as well, y’all are really killing it with the movement.

February 3, 2022

Midwest Mona Lisa

Nate Guenther and Robert Gallardo have collabed on a brand new NFT collection titled “Midwest Mona Lisa”, combining their love for photography and the Mona Lisa concept.

The 11 piece collection features portraits of Nate’s friends from Indiana, striking the Mona Lisa pose. Gallardo has touched on the “Mona Lisa” concept on a few of his other projects like the “User Interface Collection” and his latest “No PFP” collection.

I really dig the concept of photographs being NFTs. I have seen some of my favorite photographers mint some of their best work on Opensea in collection form. Say the image becomes iconic, this now allows the owner of the NFT as well as the creator of the pieces to benefit from posters and prints being created in its likeness to the masses.

It was interesting to see all male models being used, creating the “Mona Lisa” pose in their own image. The side by side contrasting photos are a really dope touch, coming off as a before and after shots.

With the pieces going for .11 ETH or about $300, these are no brainer for any supporter of Gallardo and Nate. It’s not often that you can pick up a photo piece or collab piece from Gallardo so I feel these will become very rare down the road. WEB3 is definitely an interesting place, changing the way we all curate and collect as humans.

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

Polo Bear by FUKK EM

Fukk EM Worldwide is continuing to apply pressure all throughout 2022, once again by doing their take on a brand we know and love, this time the “Polo Bear” gets the FUKK EM treatment.

Other people have done their take on the “Polo Bear” previously but very rarely change up how the bear looks. I really dig how the bear is on his street shit, with FUKK EM on his chest and pants. Since it’s $GREY Gang all day you already know I got my eye on that grey piece.

The white color way is just some classic shit. The red from the FUKK EM logo below the bear really hits on these. I really feel these will become a fan favorite amongst supporters of the brand, getting hella placements in the streets.

FUKK EM Worldwide has without a doubt cemented themselves has one of the faces of Tampa Bay Streetwear, with each piece having its own story while still staying on brand. Shout out my dawg Fat Geechie.

February 3, 2022

Living Legend

Creative James Sellers is giving flowers to those who can still smell them with his latest “Living Legends” recycled Levis, dropping on 2/22/22.

With living legends already sporting the jeans, like Gallardo and Proper Jones, it’s only a matter of time before these “Living Legend” are one of St.Pete’s premier statement pieces.

It’s has not yet be revealed how to obtain the jeans but I am sure James will either bless you or if you reach out to him he can get you dripped. I am not sure how limited these will be but I am sure they are a limited run. I for sure love the concept of these Levi’s, allowing the person rocking them to be on their “Living Legend”, icon shit.

James is also dropping these camo “Ye 2024”, “If I Could Change Anything I would Change Everything” pieces. A different take than the “Living Legend” pieces but these still have their own story. That red and blue embroidery really hits on the camo joints.

James Sellers is doing some game changing work, from his art to his clothing, but I feel these “Living Legend” pieces will have a big impact on the community throughout the Tampa Bay fashion scene.

February 3, 2022

Otterocity

The homie Jomel Fernandez, creator of “The Fernandez Vlogs” takes his stab at the Merch game with his latest creation “Otterocity”.

With the homies over at BTMVLE being the one stop shop for creation, you already know the homie Takeo was hands on with Jomel on the branding and logo design. The pieces are all hand printed in house, with each item featuring that Otterocity branding.

The logo tees come in black and white color ways. Personally I am more of a black tee guy so until we get some grey pieces the black is my favorite. The Otter with the shades has a really dope design, and definitely fits the brand. If it comes out the BTMVLE you know the quality it’s top tier.

The homie Jomel went all in on these Champion long sleeves, featuring the Otterocity word mark on the sleeves as well as that fly Otter on the chest.

Really solid first drop from the brand, I can definitely see new color ways and pieces becoming available soon. Otterocity isn’t just a brand it’s a way of life. Bang Bang Otter Gang!