DrinDrin31

The First Lady of Neo-Soul

drindrin31 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:26:04 +0000

Last night, I attended the RedBull Sound Clash here in Dallas. The event featured two bands the Cannabinoids and Shiny Toy Guns. Nothing against Shiny Toy Guns but the Cannabinoids had my full support. I mean when you have Dallas native – Erykah Badu leading vocals, it really isn’t a competition anymore.

Laem ChaBang

drindrin31 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:38 +0000

I was looking through photos from the summer. This is a picture I took during while waiting at Laem ChaBang international airport in Thailand. The architecture is amazing right?

- Aldrin Tan

Cut, Kill and Sew!

drindrin31 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:46:29 +0000

Has anyone else notice that more ‘streetwear’ brands are starting to do cut and sew pieces? No reference to the Marc Ecko Cunt N Sew. It only makes sense I guess.

1.) The older generation of streetwear heads are maturing. Yeah that’s right, you can’t be rocking windbreakers and loud graphic shirts forever!

2.) I know you’re tired of hearing it but with the current ‘economic crisis’, brands are looking to design more timeless pieces. Following blueprints mapped out by the originators like Supreme, Ralph Lauren and YSL. Brands are producing articles of clothing that will stand the test of time or at least look good more than one season.

3.) – I don’t know I was only able to come up with two, but three sounds better right?

My favorite are the pieces from 10 deep. (Honorable mentions: Joyrich, Stussy Deluxe, Orisue, Supreme, Playclothes) These brands are dope all their cut and sew pieces are QUALITY! Thats right people, stop buying button ups from old navy that will only last you maybe 2 months or up until the first wash. They might seem just a tiny bit pricey but I guarantee you, that forever21 jacket you bought for 50 or 60 dollars. It won’t keep you nearly as warm, and you will end up having to replace that jacket sooner than you think.
- Now by all means if you really a budget conscious shopper their is nothing wrong with forever21, or old navy. But when someone walks by with 10deep jacket. RECOGNIZE.

Right now I’m looking to invest in a jacket/coat for the winter months. Currently caught up between the 10 deep toggle hoodie above or the orisue peacoat below.

Buy at www.gotocentre or if you must, www. karmaloop.com

As the rest of the other brands, step up your game or stick to graphic tee’s.

- Aldrin Tan

MY BAD! – Redemption Post

drindrin31 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:12:12 +0000

Sorry for slacking on the post! Last week was kind of hectic for me but that was last week. Now everything is relatively normal again. Just got school and other shit to worry about. But anywhooo, here is some random shit I just wanted to share throughout the week and weekend.

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First off, you’re probally wondering, “Where the hell are those damn photos?“, well originally I had a slideshow that I wanted to put up. But damn it, I couldn’t find a free host to upload all the shit too. Luckily, the good people at Centre uploaded some of them. So hit up the website whenever you have the chance [Centre]
Speaking of which, centre just got a bunch of new shippment in this past weekend! And we are starting to run out of room to store some stuff. Stop by the shop and treat yourself to something nice!
If you don’t know who Hance Taplin aka Kiddrae254. Then you don’t know anyone! Ha, j/k. But seriously dude is visionary, check out his photos and videos on his blog. [StayPositivo]
Check out local Dallas brand furfaceboy as he introduces his brand to the East Coast. New York whats up with it! [FurFaceBoy.com]
Anyone tired of this random ass Texas weather? The inconsistency is killin me.
Imagespark is the shit! Very good source of ideas to feed (bite) off of and to be inspired by. And it also has some stuff for shits and giggles.[Imgspark.com]

Purchased decent Selvage James Crate denim at Buffalo Exchange. The great part is they are still raw, and say what for 40? Buffalo Exchange FTW
I need to brush up on the photoshop skills and personalize the hell out of this wordpress.
I like music of all kinds, mostly hip-hop. But you can’t go wrong with acoustics, and ukulele jams. Ha, with that being said you should listen to Emily Elbert. Born in Dallas, and now attending Berklee College of Music in Boston. This girl is seriously gifted with a voice and skills on the guitar. [EmilyElberts Youtube]
I was part of a deboo this weekend. For those who don’t know what a Deboo is, think of it as Quince but its a bunch of filipinos and the girl is 18 not 15. Anyways the photographer was scoping out my camera, and we got into this conversation about cameras, flashes, lenses anything else but actual photography. To save you guys a couple mins, I just want to say this.
Photography is all about composition and the way you see things. Not the gear!
Mavericks pre-season opener is today! Awesome! I look forward to seeing the new additions and the mavericks in their new uniforms. If you don’t already check up on DallasBasketball.com for the latest Maverick news.
Once again checkout tailored society! Their blog is serious! [Tailoredsociety.com]

I think that’s all I wanted to cover. Thanks for reading.

- Drindrin31

On to the next one

drindrin31 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:10:03 +0000

This song is a true testament to Jay-Z versatility and timelessness. Been bumpin blueprint 3 for a while now, shit still goes hard!

Centre dnt play

drindrin31 — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:06:25 +0000

If you recognize this tag, know who it belongs to, or witnessed this shit happening and have a description of the punk. Let me or the folks at Centre know. (Information leading to the punk will be rewarded)

- Centre
– Centre Twitter

Pictures of the BBQ comin soon!

Cosign – BJ the Chicago Kid

drindrin31 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:34:25 +0000

I’m sure I’m late on this. Shout outs to Kimbooslice for telling me about this Chicago Kid. Yeah you might recognize this kid from Maestro’s videos. All I got to say is the dude is sick! I don’t pay attention to small time minor label R&B singers, just because they really don’t seem to have there own identity or direction. However this isn’t the case, this dude has it! But enough chat let his music speak for itself, download his mixtapes by clicking on the links below.

- Zshare – The new beginning
- Megaupload – The new beginning

J Fold Wallets – Centre

drindrin31 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:52:20 +0000

Centre got some dope J Fold Wallets this weekend. After seeing them in person, the quality and craftsmanship is impeccable especially for less than 75. Pictures don’t do em justice, so make sure to stop by the shop to take a look at em. I would’ve copped one but I just copped a Nooka asset organizer which I’m perfectly happy with.

Junk on yo Dunk

drindrin31 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:18:09 +0000

By Artist Gabriel Dishaw.

I definetlly think this is on some progressive level shit, as far as the materials used. Now only if those chips and circuits had a function.

More info Via NerdWithSwag

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Oh Yeezy

drindrin31 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:33:39 +0000

Let me start by saying I think the MTV VMA awards are boring as hell. Anyways publicity stunt or not what Kanye did last night was no doubt disrespectful, classless and rude. Stealing the light from Taylor Swift, and ruining her moment. But you can’t deny that he made that award show memorable; in a couple of years from now your not gonna remember what lady gaga was wearing, or jay-z performance. What you will remember is that “Asshole” Kanye ruining the damn moment for Taylor Swift in front of millions of viewers.

Thank you KANYE! But In my opinion I wasn’t really surprised cause Kanye is that kind of person. He is the modern day Warhol, always making some questionable bold moves for the sake of expressing himself. And it’s certain that he will be remembered long after his death.

PS: I hate people making the remark about how “Cocky” he is or how he is crying because he thinks that he should’ve won the award. Watch the video, Taylor Swift was accepting award for “Best Female Video”. Kanye simply stated that Beyonce’s video “Single Ladies “was one of the best videos of all time. He wasn’t in anyway saying he was the shit but saying that he thought the award should’ve gone to Beyonce.