IT'S A SOULFIESTA! A CELEBRATION! ISANG PAGDIRIWANG!: February 2014

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Bugoy Na Koykoy - Aksyon At Komedi (Official Music Video)

Another video coming out of the 2 Joints music making factory!

June Marieezy - Faces (Official Music Video)

New video released as she is in transit on her way to the Philippines.

Monday, February 24, 2014

WIPCAPS MNL District Series "Quiapo"

Another must have Wipcap to add to your collection! Support local brands!

From Wipcaps: The MNL District Series, which we started last year, is heavily inspired by Manila’s most famous districts. Quiapo, referred to as the ‘Old Downtown of Manila’, is famous the world over for the feast of the Black Nazarene (Pista ng Itim na Nazareno), which draws millions of people and devotees annually. The statue is well-renowned in the Philippines and is believed to be miraculous and a religious pilgrimage to many Filipino Catholics.

The MNL Quiapo, although greatly inspired by the beautiful garments of the Black Nazarene, is also inspired by Quiapo’s many intricacies. The cap is made of velvety material, with a gold MNL embroidery in the front. This represents how beliefs are as strong as gold, and how any place or town is made sacred and special by the people who live and believe in them. The back of the cap has a golden embroidery of the Crown of Thorns, which is adorned atop the Black Nazarene’s head. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding it since some unruly devotees sometimes try to take it, or because it sometimes gets knocked over due to the crowded processions it goes through annually. Despite this, it is an important part of the Black Nazarene’s image as it pertains to the crown of Jesus Christ.

The upper bill is traced with an intertwining golden rope. This represents how everything is connected. This belief, contrary to popular opinion, is actually the basis of Esoteric traditions such as tarot, numerology, astrology etc. This represents another side of Filipino culture and belief: that although we are a dominantly Catholic country, we are still open to the concept of fortune-telling, which is made quite famous in Plaza Miranda, the Quiapo fortune telling corner, lined with palm readers, tarot readers, and the like. According to Angelique Manalad in her Manila Times essay, fortune telling is “an unscientific scam. But it can be therapy. Like religion, having possible answers to one dilemma to give one relief and hope. But as its Filipino term hula means, these are nothing more than possibilities foreseen.”

Lastly, the underbill: the most detailed part of the cap. This detailed embroidery is inspired by the same intricate golden embroidery that adorns the garments of the Black Nazarene, but with a twist. The symmetrical nature of the underbill’s pattern (which is based off a whole symmetrical circular pattern) pertains to a form of sacred geometry, used in the planning and construction of religious structures such as churches, temples, mosques, religious monuments and the like. It is also found in us and all around us. An unspoken form of Math and Geometry. The Golden Ratio, if you will.

Altogether, this cap covers both the religious and esoteric nature of Quiapo, whether conscious or not, creating an interesting duality all found in one place in Manila. The MNL Quiapo is definitely inspired by the power of belief. The MNL ‘Quiapo’ will be available at our loyal stockists and partner stores, as well as our online shop, starting this Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The certificates will come with a little surprise when you make your purchase!

Bugoy Na Koykoy feat. Mike Swift "Merong Paraan" (Official Music Video)

One of my favorite tracks from Modus Operandi, request for it on UrbanPinas Radio!

Jeremy Scott Gold available now at Urban Athletics Greenbelt 3!!!

To my ladies, get some gold in your shoe closets now!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Skarm "Into Your Program" now available!

Congratulations mang! This sounds too awesome!

MUSIKULTURA at UP MANILA!!

Quest and Q-York reppin hiphop hard!!

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

BUWAN BUWAN COLLECTIVE show tomorrow!

Beat sets from the musicians listed above!

DJ SPNZ will be playing at Black Market Feb 20!

Watch out now! Spnz on the 1s and 2s! Team Sunday reppin'!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Kate Upton is Zero Gravity

Well well well, here's something for you guys this mid week.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Ang Pilipinas Ay Babangon (Official Music Video)

Great song, for the hopeful nation that we are.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

DA MO DA MERRIER Part 5! Feb 18 @ Saguijo!

This sounds exciting tooo!! We get to see PIO & GEO rock with this crowd!

Happening tomorrow! Feb 18!

Read through the poster, and come through!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Lyrisick feat. Jonathan - Rolyo

Support new music! Keep it coming guys!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

WIP MNL: Binondo launch recap

Great cap, great launch! Get your MNL Binondo cap now!!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

MAGIC FLIGHT BOX available on all FUMA Stores!!

Magic Flight Box is an ultra rare piece, sold at Fuma stalls nationwide!

The Magic Flight Launch Box is a small, fast, portable vaporizer usable by anyone, anywhere, anytime. It provides a convenient, reliable and efficient alternative to smoking. How to use: simply load with finely ground materials and insert a charged battery; the nearly instant heat-up provides immediate vapor. You can load, use and reload without having to wait. It can be used in windy conditions as well!