SNEAKER PIMPS - Vancouver

To all our sneakerheads in Vancity, check out the STEAK Fam's very own, DJ HEDSPIN, on Thursday Feb 21 @ PLUSH for SNEAKER PIMPS.

We Fly High!

Big ups to our fam from FRANK151!

What's Willy Good?

WILLY SANTOS DEMO & BIRDHOUSE "THE BEGINNING" VIDEO PREMIERE

Venue: C.W.C. Bicol, Philippines
Date: Jan 30, 2008
Time: 5pm Demo
6pm Birdhouse "The Beginning" video Premiere

Camsur Watersports Complex Office:
Provincial Capitol Complex
Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur
Contact Number: +63(54) 477-3159
E-mail: info@camsurwatersportscomplex.com
info@camarinessur.gov.ph

Fallin For You - Ashley Robles

Peep out Ashley Robles on her new track remixed by TRACKZILLAS. Download it right here - Fallin For You. Get more info on Ashley on her myspace - ASHLEY ROBLES.

BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL: THE NIKE DUNK 2008

BE TRUE
The Nike design philosophy has always been to build a better shoe for sports, and to let style follow function. Twenty-three years ago, a basketball hi-top emerged from this ethos that became an icon of boldness, both on the court and off—the Nike Dunk. True to the colors of the college teams it was built for, Dunk’s simple, high-contrast colorways evolved into a statement of true rebellion when skaters made them their own.

Fundamentally, being true is being authentic. And the building blocks of authenticity are discovered through witnessable action. In the fall of 1985, that witnessable action came in the form of eight college basketball teams that laced up footwear created not only to help them dunk on opponents, but also to flash authentic, audacious pride for their schools.

With a newfound understanding—among the coaches of St. John’s, NC State, Michigan, Kentucky, UNLV, Syracuse, Arizona and Iowa—that the shoe could and would become a part of the uniform, the Dunk introduced the concepts of contrast and color application to a shoe like never before.

What started as an “every color, every school” agenda was soon after remixed to “anybody, everybody” as skateboarding adopted the Dunk for its flat soles, expressional colors, ankle-protecting qualities, and ability to take a beating and hold true to its form.

From the team sports to the anti-establishment of fringe cultures, the dunk not only spoke to everyone, but also connected all walks of life.

It was offense, it was defense.
It was his, it was hers.
It was hi-top, it was lo-top.
It was the college court, it was backyard mini-ramp.
It was as beautiful fresh from the box as it was beaten to a pulp.
It demanded our attention, yet took its time to come out from behind the curtain.

Hide as it tried throughout the early ‘90s, the dunk began its resurgence in 1998 thanks to the critical eye and cultural appreciation of Japan. Two years later, the Dunk blew up in a flurry of wild color combos, then broke the very rules it established by going completely tonal as a collaboration with Stussy brought the first double-label Dunk.

What started as a way to fly our team colors has resulted in a way to show our individuality. Like a go-to t-shirt or a weathered pair of jeans, we all have our favorite pair of Dunks, and we more than likely have a nickname for them. They speak to us and they speak volumes about us.

In the case of those original eight college teams, the Dunk was the final piece of the puzzle, but it can just as easily be that piece that just won’t fit. And that’s why we embrace it—we make the Dunk what we want it to be. If there ever was a democracy in the form of a shoe, this is it. And it’s the end result of what happens when we be true.

THE NIKE DUNK 2008
Nike was true to its vision of enhancing athletic performance when the Dunk was conceived. It was first and foremost a shoe built to give college players a competitive edge. The lo-profile soles reduced weight, while the shoe’s signature support collar spanned from the heel to the eyestay, providing added ankle stability and protection.

“It’s in our DNA that innovation drives the design approach first,” says Nike Design Director Jesse Levya. “And from that innovation come these new and exciting expressions of style.”

More than anything, people now relate to the Dunk’s myriad colors. Over the course of the last 23 years, the sneaker has been reborn in every colorway and blocking imaginable, giving Dunk wearers endless opportunities to be true to their individual styles. What better time, then, to get back to the basics—to the first “true” colors of the original eight schools they were conceived for.

Groundbreaking in 1985, the red, blue, white, yellow, orange, grey and black are radical today because of their bold simplicity. “For the Spring 2008 Dunks, we were inspired by the original ‘Be True to Your School’ Dunk poster,” says Levya. “It’s about bringing those pure colors back to a shoe that has gone everywhere stylistically, and evoking the same strong emotional reactions that the first two-tone Dunks did in ’85.”

Nike’s January 2008 re-mastering of the Dunk starts from those electric ‘80s roots—a time capsule reminding what they were first made for: college hoops. Available in the original eight colorways, these Vintage Dunk His look like they came straight from 1985, thanks to an aging process Nike initiated last season with the popular Vintage Running series.
Broken-in leather, ollie scars, weathered foam, stained laces, Nike did all the heavy lifting so you won’t have to, giving them that 23-year-old look, fresh out of the box.

Staying true to the collegiate theme, Nike builds on the soul of the iconic b-ball shoe by releasing a set of Dunk collections based on three NCAA conferences, from east to west. From the colors of the prestigious Big East, to the team uniforms of the ACC, followed by classic Pac 10 style, Leyva’s team conceived unique blocking for each division, applying them to Dunkestos, Premiums, His and Los.

This return to the simplicity of true colors represents the origins of the iconic sneaker, which, in turn, are all about representing: representing your school, representing your city, and most importantly, representing yourself.


Nike Dunk 2008 styles are available in select Nike stores starting January 2008. For more information visit www.betrue.com.

Paper Touching - Red Cafe

Fast Car - Wyclef Jean fet. Paul Simon

Us Placers - CRS

Scream - Timbaland (Feat. Nicole Scherzinger & Keri Hilson)

I Want Those Flashing Lights - Colin Monroe (Kanye West Remix)

The Chronicles of HIP HOP DAN

Peep out some pics of HIP HOP DAN's Funila adventures here - SHOP GENTEI blog.

For all our people supporting riott.com, check it out here too - RIOTT.COM.

Breaking News: AIR JORDAN XX3 FLINTS on sale in the PI this Saturday Jan 26!

For Immediate Release


JORDAN BRAND LAUNCHES THE AIR JORDAN XX3:
CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF A LEGACY

AIR JORDAN XX3 Becomes First High-Performance Basketball Shoe in the History of NIKE, Inc. Designed With the Environment in Mind


BEAVERTON, OR (January 8, 2008) – Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., announced the launch of the long-awaited, 23rd iteration of the world’s most respected and innovative basketball shoe franchise, the AIR JORDAN XX3. The AIR JORDAN XX3 celebrates 23 years of a legacy started by the most revered basketball athlete in history…Michael Jordan.

“The AIR JORDAN XX3 is deeply meaningful to me, as a celebration of both my life and career. The number 23 is obviously of great significance to me and the release of the XX3 is a pinnacle moment in the Brand’s history,” said Michael Jordan. “I’m honored and humbled by the AIR JORDAN franchise’s loyal following after all these years. The release of this shoe is exciting and a dream come true for me.”

Michael Jordan and legendary shoe designer, Tinker Hatfield, Nike’s Vice President of Innovation Design & Special Projects collaborated on the innovative design behind the handcrafted AIR JORDAN XX3 and in the process created the first basketball shoe in Nike history to embrace the Nike Considered design ethos, where details in the development and design of the shoe seek to reduce waste and allow for the use of environmentally preferred materials wherever possible—all without compromising athletic performance.

“Our goal was to make the AIR JORDAN XX3 the best basketball shoe ever, both in performance and sustainability. The handcraftsmanship and innovation built into this shoe is simply unmatched,” said Hatfield. “By infusing the ultimate in technology, setting a new trend in style and designing a shoe with the environment in mind, we hope these ingredients will cause people to say this is one of their favorite AIR JORDAN’s ever.”

The first AIR JORDAN was released in 1985 to great acclaim during Michael Jordan’s rookie basketball season and instantly became the industry’s best selling basketball shoe. Over the next 22 years, the AIR JORDAN has been one of the world’s most recognizable franchises known for its signature Jumpman logo, innovative technology in basketball and forward thinking fashion.


The AIR JORDAN XX3 continues the successful tradition by providing fans with a beautiful performance product that is lightweight, low to the ground, breathable, and maximizes comfort. A newly engineered, patent-pending, stitching machine delivers intricate detailing in the upper portion of the shoe. The low midsole profile allows players to be as close to the ground as possible and feel the court. Unique design cues such as the imprint of Michael Jordan’s fingerprint serving as the traction pattern on the outsole and his thumbprint on the back of the tongue lining bring to life the man that makes the franchise so special.

“For twenty-two years, the Jordan Brand has set the standard for athletic luxury and the AIR JORDAN XX3 is no different,” explains Howard White, Vice President, Jordan Brand. “We at Jordan Brand continue to push the envelope by incorporating unique design cues created by the most talented people in the footwear industry while in turn providing our fans with the best basketball shoe inspired by the best basketball player ever. It’s the perfect complement.”

Nike Philippines is set to launch several colorways of the AIR JORDAN XX3. Starting with an exclusive limited release of the AIR JORDAN XX3 PREMIER on Saturday, January 26, 2008 with a suggested retail price of P14,995. Only 1,000 pairs will be available in the world and 23 of these will be in the Philippines, exclusively at Nike Park The Fort. Sale of these pairs will be done through a special raffle beginning exactly at 1:23pm on January 26. Entries will be accepted from 12:00nn to 1:00pm at Nike Park The Fort. Only 1 raffle entry per customer will be entertained and at precisely 1:23pm entries will be drawn. Please bring proper identification to present should your stub be picked.

In addition, the first customer who brings a pair of the Air Jordans that Michael Jordan wore during his 1st championship, Game 5, 1991 NBA Finals gets to be a wild card winner, bypassing the raffle, ensuring him of a size of his choice for purchase.

An All-Star release will launch on Saturday, February 16, 2008 for P10,495 and the nationwide launch will be released on Saturday, February 23, 2008 for P9,495. For more information please visit Nike Park The Fort.


About Jordan Brand
A division of NIKE, Inc., Jordan Brand is a premium brand of footwear, apparel and accessories inspired by the dynamic legacy, vision and direct involvement of Michael Jordan. The Jordan Brand made its debut in 1997 and has grown into a complete collection of performance and lifestyle products for both men and women. The Jordan Brand remains active in the community by donating a portion of its proceeds to Jordan Fundamentals, an education grants program for teachers.

For more information on Jordan Brand, visit www.Jumpman23.com.

DJ SKRATCHMARK live @ BLUE JAZZ (Singapore)

Fresh from his Taiwain event with our party people from LIQUID LIFESTYLE earlier this month, SKRATCHMARK takes his show on the road once again. He'll be reppin' the STEAK FAM at BLUE JAZZ in Singapore this Friday Jan 25.

Taken from www.exitmusik.com -

Pushin’On turns 2 this month and we feel like having a birthday and New Year party all-in-one, Singapore style. DJ Shellsuit will roll out the sweet soul and deep disco for the dancefloor, DJ Chunk will drop heavy funk and real hip-hop and MC Masterpiece(vocals/horn) gives you tender dancing energy for the night.

And what is an anniversary without a guest. Tonight we welcome DJ Skratchmark (www.steakproductions.com) who has been paying his dues in the San Diego/California/Bay Area scene since the 90’s. From Manila, he now runs Steak Productions not just to promote, but also educate on urban culture. This his first appearance at Pushin'On in Singapore so bring a date and stay out late.

Pushin’On Anniversary Party
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
9pm till late
Free entry, no dress code

www.pushinon.com
www.myspace.com/pushinon

American Adobo

Willy's on his way!

Manila, Philippines
Sunday, Jan. 27th, 2008
Hosted by Willy Santos (Fil-Am Pro Skateboarder)

- 2:00pm -
Skateboard Contest & Demo - (FREE givaways)
Pasig Rainforest Skatepark
Brgy. Maybunga Pasig City
(A FREE skateboard event)

- 10:00pm -
Birdhouse Skateboards "The Beginning" Video Premiere
Featuring: Hawk - Ball - Nesser - Sumner - Klein - Santos - White
One Luv Reggae Bar
8404 2nd Flr. Era Bldg.
Sucat Road, Paranaque City
(Entry Fee - 100 Pesos with a FREE 1 Beer)

For more information:
www.WillySantos.com
www.Myspace.com/WillysWorkshop
www.JackassShop.Multipy.com

The P.I. HOMECOMING 2008

ALCHEMY Jan 9!

The hottest female DJ duo, DJ JENA & TEAZE collabo with special guest, HIP HOP DAN as he brings his B'more flavor to Manila this Wednesday January 9 @ ALCHEMY.

FLOAT @ ASCEND

STEAK Wednesdays @ ALCHEMY

Come check out the only two female Hip-Hop and R&B DJ's in the country, DJ's JENA & TEAZE as they team up with special guest straight from San Diego, DJ ALSQUARED (BUMSQUAD/Z90 Radio) . The STEAK Fam tears up Alchemy Liquid Bar & Lounge this Wednesday as STEAK PRODUCTIONS launches the weekly "GRAND WEDNESDAYS!"