A lasting friendship over the last two decades, adidas Originals celebrated the enduring bond it has with Run D.M.C. with a special release last night at adidas Originals SoHo store. The centerpiece of the evening was the Run D.M.C. x adidas Originals Superstar 80′s, emblazoned with the numeral 1986 as a tribute to the year Run D.M.C. released the single “My adidas”. However, hip-hop fans and sneaker fiends flocked to the New York City location for one other reason, an opportunity to meet Darryl”DMC” McDaniels himself. There in spirit also was the late Jam Master Jay, represented by his sons in attendance. With Mick Boogie on deck, spinning a mix of classic hip-hops and 80′s hits, the cordial evening hit a high note when Darryl”DMC” McDaniels took the “centerstage” with 6th Sense, Tanya Morgan, and Nitty Scott MC for an impromptu performance.

Already a hot seller, be sure to score a pair of these limited edition Run D.M.C. x adidas Originals Superstar 80′s (only 1986 pairs made) before the weekend is out. In the meantime, you can download the special “My adidas” Remix by Mick Boogie and Nice Kicks at this link here.

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A way to keep fans updated on their Watch The Throne tour, Kanye West and Jay-Z opened up VOYR.com, visual diary which documents everything that goes on behind the scene. Unedited and unfiltered, one can piece the overall feel of the hectic itinerary and heavy responsibility in organizing a concert event of this magnitude. In the most recent entry, viewers get the chance to see the merchandizing aspect of the concert, including graphic tee designs yet to be made public.

Perhaps because it was the last leg of his U.K. tour, English hip-hop artist Tinie Tempah was recently spotted with a pair of Nike MAG while performing on stage at London’s O2 Arena. Forever known as the first man ever to purchase the Nike MAG, it is not known if the pair he wore was the very same one that he lavished a cool $37,500 for or a pair of “back-ups”. Though it wouldn’t been nicer if his outlandish custom lite up as well. See Tinie and his Nike MAG in full technocolor spectrum after the click. via: HB

Heavy D on his 2008 album Vibes

The only rival to his larger-than-life appearance was the oversize delivery of his soulful rhyme, Heavy D, along with a trio known as The Boyz (Glen Parrish, Troy Dixon, and Edward Ferrell) racked up a string of hits during the early part of 1990s. But more importantly, their successes helped to set the foundation for other artists to follow and ushered what many called the golden age of hip-hop. In recent years, Heavy D, whose real name was Dwight Arrington Myers, tried his hands on acting with memorable appearances on television series A Different World, Living Single, Boston Common, and even a cameo role on the just released film Tower Heist with Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy. But music, his first love, was never far behind. After found unconscious at his home in Beverly Hills earlier today, Heavy D was rushed to a nearby hospital where the hip hop pioneer died. He was 44 years old.

Thanks in part to the curation done by art showman Lorenzo Rudolf, Singapore is fast becoming a destination for aspiring artists. To showcase some of these yet to be famous wunderkinds, accessories maker Nixon hosted its Artmosh group exhibition last night in the tiny city-nation. The one-night-only event saw works by artists from every corners of Southeast Asia from Adeline Tan, Clare Marie Ryan, Eric Foenander, Adrian Chan, Dewi-Marie Vincoy, eeshaun, Amanda Ang, Antz, and more… Pamm Hong, Kittozutt, Sharul Amir, Sheryo, Speak Cryptic, the list of talents goes on. To set the event’s atmosphere in an adventurous note right from the start, a rotation of musicians and DJs performed for the duration of the evening. And because of its popularity, organizers are already planning Nixon Artmosh for Munich, Tokyo, and other cities around the globe.

The genre bending band of the last century, Run D.M.C. can also be credited of popularizing the Trefoils in the hip-hop music scene. Ahead of its 25th anniversary commemoration, adidas Originals will return the favor with a “Thank You” only sneaker fiends will understand – the Run D.M.C. x adidas Originals Superstar 80′s by My Adidas program. In reference to Run D.M.C.’s year of establishment, 1986, only 1,986 pairs of the exclusive design will be available worldwide. Its design juxtapose the past and the present. The overall silhouette highlights the trio’s very first adidas Originals Superstar. Its accents are references to the bands iconic logo, the trio’s ubiquitous gold chain (the gold dubrae), and initials on the heels as remembrance to its fallen member, Jam Master Jay. The Run D.M.C. x adidas Originals Superstar 80′s will be in select adidas retail locations in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check the slew of detailed shots after the click…

Launched in 1996 by music producer Peanut Butter Wolf, Stones Throw Records, the independent hip-hop and neo-soul label based out of L.A., has enlisted the help of frequent collaborative partner Stussy to celebrate their 15th anniversary. The resulting capsule collection is made up of a graphic tee, varsity-styled jacket and Stussy x Stones Throw 15th Anniversary Special Box Set that includes a Stussy x Stones Throw button-down woven shirt in white, Classic CD by MED, Twirligig CD by Jonti, as well as postcards and two posters depicting J Dilla, the late groundbreaking record producer. The collection is scheduled to drop at all Stussy Japan chapter stores on October 28th.

Release Date: October 28th, 2011 (Friday)

All Tomorrow’s Parties is a London-based organization that’s been promoting festivals in the UK, the United States and Australia since 1999. Its most recent event occurred during the last weekend in September in Asbury Park, New Jersey, with British band Portishead, seemingly risen from the dead, guest-curating the festival lineup, which included acts like Swans, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, Ultramagnetic MC’s, Public Enemy and Jeff Magnum from the band Neutral Milk Hotel. A disparate lineup to be sure, but what they had in common was their fringe status, far removed from the mainstream, which likely suited artist Shepard Fairey just fine. He was commissioned to create the poster for the Asbury Park festival, and through the urging of art dealer Jonathan LeVine, became further involved by painting a series of music-inspired murals on walls throughout the beachfront town. Additionally, Fairey set up an exhibition — similarly themed around music, with album cover art as the primary focus — at a space on the boardwalk and even DJ’ed a set as part of three-day event. Click through for video of the artist discussing his involvement with All Tomorrow’s Parties, as well as images of his murals and temporary gallery space.

Since its opening earlier this year the CONVERSE Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn has lived up to its promise as a supporter of unsigned bands and musicians by making its state of the art recording facilities available to them at no cost. On October 19th the studio hosted the first night of its HELLO BROOKLYN project, a series of special events celebrating independent music. The evening featured live performances by MNDR and Aabaraki, a funk/R&B outfit that was among the inaugural group of bands to break in the Rubber Tracks studio. Additional highlights included DJ sets by Tennessee Thomas, Saheer Umar and Sleigh Bells vocalist Alexis Krauss. Some of the noted attendees were Marky Ramone, models Arlenis Sosa and Matt Hitt, actress Liz Lee and the band Bosco Del Ray.

Like the monster in Cloverfield, Carmelo Anthony will wreck havoc along the Hudson River piers this Thursday as the New York Knicks star player inaugurates his new signature footwear, the Jordan Melo M8. Despite the possibility of the entire NBA season nullify and the current impasse between NBA players and team owners in the latest contract negotiation. Jordan Brand and Melo want all fans of basketball to enjoy the festivities Thursday evening. MC by DJ Enuff and radio personality Angie Martinez, the event will be open to all for free with a simple RSVP at www.MeloNYCFlight.com. Spaces will be limited, early arrival is highly recommended. The event will also be simulcast on the Jordan Brand website.

“Melo Powers Through The Hudson” – Jordan Melo M8 NYC Flight Event
Hudson River Park
Pier 54 | Map
West 13th Street
New York, NY

Event Date: October 20th, 2011 (Thursday) | 7 pm – 10 pm

While they might be a rambunctious bunch most of the time, there is the feminine side to K-Pop sensation 2NE1 (aka To Anyone or 21), something all too familiar for designer Jeremy Scott. So as a juxtaposition to the earlier 2NE1 x adidas Originals Jeremy Scott – JS Collage Wings, Scott designed a new variant of his JS Wings 2.0, now in glorious all-white satin. After all, girls are made of “sugar, spice, and all that’s nice”. The 2NE1 x adidas Originals Jeremy Scott – JS Wings 2.0 in All-White Satin, along with the JS Collage Wings, will be available at select adidas Originals retail locations in the coming weeks.

Call them “To Anyone”, “21″, or even “Black Jack”, girl group 2NE1 is the latest pop music import to come out Korea. Already regulars on variety shows and concert stages back home, the quartet of CL, Dara, Bom and Minzy starts their global expansion earlier this year, thanks in part to fashion designer Jeremy Scott and adidas Originals. With holiday season coming soon, the Tre-Foil and fashion’s own L’enfant terrible created a set of signature JS Wings for the pop sensations. First up is the 2NE1 x adidas Originals Jeremy Scott JS Collage Wings, a raucous design of colors accented with faux fur finishes and Scott’s signature Wing overlay. Set to be available, along with the JS Wings 2.0 edition, at select adidas Originals retail locations in the coming weeks