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Showing posts with label Lo Lifes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lo Lifes. Show all posts

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Lo Down In London (Short Film)



Ok, so before you watch this (if you watch it at all, of course), there are a couple of small details I would like to make clear. First off, the LRLC as it currently stands do NOT claim to be Lo Lifes, as that would be ridiculous. When gangs of boosters were running roughshod around NY taking garms, I was about 6 years old. Bearing in mind that im probably the oldest member of the 'crew', to even consider putting myself on the same level as the OG founders would just be plain ridiculous, hence us referring to ourselves as affiliates, and nothing more. Its a respect thing.



Also, if I'm being truly honest, I'm not particularly happy with how this thing turned out, specifically the last few minutes of the film, where one lad (Seth, who I havent actually ever met) is left on his ones like a plum because no other fucker turned up to the photo shoot. Now, my issue is that the way that this thing has been edited (i.e. footage of ME playing the fool while the voiceover explains how pitiful it is that nobody turned up) makes me specifically look like a complete twat, whereas in fact I was actually en route to the spot when I received a phone call telling me not to bother because nobody else showed up.. So, I didnt go, and then lo and behold (no pun intended) it is made to look like I am the primary culprit in the almighty flop that the 'event' was. Yes, I wasnt there on time, but I was on my way.

So, with that in mind, go ahead and watch. The true fact of the matter is that as a unit we're.... well, in all honesty, we're barely a unit at all. It's not a personal thing, but London is a big city, we all live in different areas and all lead different lifestyles and therefore have completely different schedules. Bottom line is that I love Hip Hop and I love Polo. Thats about all you need to know, really.

Lo-Down In London from Broken Antenna on Vimeo.

Friday, 8 April 2011

Vintage Vaults Throwback : Hip Hop Connection Magazine Circa '95(?)



An incredibly influential publication in its time, I purchased and read it cover to cover from 1993 until the time it unfortunately stopped being published when the 'credit crunch' kicked in and fucked everything up. However, as is the case with these things, I found a massive stack of the fuckers tucked away in The Piranha tank (shout out Eddy P) but, not having much time to play with, only had the chance to scan these 4 pages. But what a group of pages they are.

The Wu Tang spread. Look closely and you'll see A) They've put a picture of Inspectah Deck in there saying he's the RZA (WHAAAAAAAA!?!?!?!?!?) B) Raekwon is wearing a vintage Polo Snow Beach Pullover and C) you can see the tears and bits of blue tack from where I assumedly stuck this up on my bedroom wall. I think it's from 1994/95 but can't be sure, the rest of the magazine was MIA but I'm glad I kept hold of this beauty. Plenty more where this came from though.

Incidentally, I got letter of the month twice in HHC and had a total of 5 or 6 letters printed. I very much doubt I have the balls to put those up (if I can find them) but you never know. They still owe me a bottle of champagne, come to think of it.

Obviously you can see fuck all on the jpegs, so I've upped a download link for the PDFs at the bottom, should you feel the need to look at them properly (you should).

Download the PDFs and view the magnificence HERE

http://www.zshare.net/download/88755357ddf9bdf7/




And, as an added bonus, I scanned the other side of the spread. Lucky you. However, I would like you to pay special attention to the now legendary 'Connections' page, with one specific entry being quite poignant given recent happenings in UK Hip Hop.

"YNR Productions are a Yorkshire-based collective of hip-hop acts. They are in need of local deejays available for studio work and shows. Also need contacts, and any true b-boys/girls (especially locally), whether rhymers, deejays, writers or breakers, should get in touch."

I wonder if its too late to apply, haha. Download link below.

Download the PDFs and view the magnificence HERE

http://www.zshare.net/download/88755357ddf9bdf7/




Download the PDFs and view the magnificence HERE

http://www.zshare.net/download/88755357ddf9bdf7/

HHC does live on in digital format of course, and you can D/L every one so far from http://www.hhcdigital.net/ which is one again advised. Not a patch on the old hard print, but what you gonna do?

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

The Lo Files #6 - Mean Muggin'

THE LO MUG (Sponsored by miniature Spiderman)

Good for tea, coffee, liquor and holding assorted stationary and smoking paraphernalia.





MADE IN ENGLAND BABY

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Thirstin Howl III Presents : Jail Recipes Volume 2

Big Vic LO showing you how to get your grub on, on a budget. LL's up ya heard



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Holla

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

REDEMPTION!!!!!

This one picture makes me feel a whole lot better than I did before.



Picture taken from Timeless Truth's 'Priceless' video shoot on the Brooklyn (?) Bridge, featuring the god Sean P himself. Keep an eye out for cameos from Big Vic Lo (Thirstin Howl III) and Rack Lo, all Lo'd out.

LL ^

Thursday, 3 March 2011

The Lo Files #5 - Oh You Mad 'Cause I'm STYLIN' ON YOU

Simple tings. Something like lightwork.


Friday, 18 February 2011

The Lo Files #4 - We Are The Champions

For all my POLO Champions out there, I present

THE LO TROPHY



I got it for being a motherfucking World Champion. And guess what? They gave me the World Cup too. Ralph Lauren & Jules Rimet got mad props for the god.

Watch me.

Wednesday, 9 February 2011

Man Caught Boosting £40K Of Polo In Bath (UK)



From the BBC News Website -

7 February 2011 Last updated at 13:00

Arrest after burglary at Bath department store

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a raid on a department store in Bath.

Between £30,000 and £40,000 worth of designer clothing, mostly Ralph Lauren, was stolen in the burglary at Jolly's in the early hours of Thursday.

The burglar entered and left the store, part of the House of Fraser group, through the roof.

Avon and Somerset Police said the arrested man had been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Full link HERE

Keep your head up Brother Lo! Two L's Up!!!

Thursday, 3 February 2011

The Lo Files #3

In 'honour' of the fact that I filmed my interview for the UK Lo Life (LRLC) documentary today, I thought I'd hit you off with another edition of the Lo files. Pretty standard stuff but absolutely essential for those irregular breaks from smoking piff, drinking beer and eating burnt meat in the park during the summer.

THE LO FRISBEE




Truth be told, I've been a bit slack these last few days. That is simply down to my ball-smashing 5 day booze and drug bender in London and Brighton that ended up stretching from dinner time on Friday right up until breakfast time on Wednesday. I truly am a completely irresponsible wreck. It's just so much fun.

However, fear not constant reader, as I will very soon be returning to fine form with many, many more ramblings including some free exclusive music and a whole bunch of other good shit to send your way. Your patience is appreciated. Stay tuned my peoples, your boy Big Deezy won't let you down.

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It's A New Day



My 5 day bender (pause) is over, for now. I'll be back later with the heat fo yo asses. I'm currently off to get interviewed for this UK Lo Lifes documentary, so I'm fresh dipped in a lot of Polo. Its just a shame that I'm sweating the last 5 days of drugs and booze into it.

Laters.

Friday, 21 January 2011

How Lo Can You Go?/The Lo Files #2

I'm a little late on this one, but only by a few days. Truth is, when measuring the strength of your Polo pieces against Big Vic Lo's you quickly realise its a completely pointless venture that will either lead to A) forgetting about it all together or B) ultimately causing your own financial ruin by attempting to emulate the greatness of his vast collection. I have chosen the latter.

Episode 2 : Wash Yo Ass


Unfortunately, my bathroom game with the Lo is pretty weak. I do have a few bits hanging around but they're mostly buried in the midst of the bomb site that I call home so they'll have to come out at a later date. The item I have chosen is a relatively obvious toiletry but still noteworthy nonetheless.

THE GIANT LO COLOGNE BOTTLE



BURY ME WITH THE LO ON

Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Happy Birthday To 'The General'


Seeing as its Thirstin Howl III's born day today I'm going to hit you off with a few treats in honour of the General Vic Lo himself. I can only imagine what sort of shit will go down at the party on some hyper LO shit but I assume he won't be eating anything off of the 'Jail Recipes' menu today. I've also chucked up the old Lo Lifes documentary trailer (I don't think that film actually ever saw the light of day) and the video for his new single from the highly anticipated forthcoming LP "Natural Born Skiller". Go cop that, and a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY once more to the general. LL's up.





Saturday, 15 January 2011

The Baby Polo Mansion

God damn. I had to throw this one up.

Friday, 14 January 2011

How LO Can You Go? #1



So, Thirstin Howl III, one of the founding fathers of the original Lo Lifes has just started his 'How Lo Can You Go?' series on youtube, showing all the toy 'Lo Lifes' out there whats really good with Polo...Basically, it ain't all about the clothes. For this reason, and the fact that you dun know I rep the LRLC (peace to Don Silk) I thought I'd start exhibiting some bits and pieces of Lo myself. Observe, if you will, the first Lo entry of (hopefully) many....

THE LO GOLF BALL




So, the Ralphie Bear is a bit scuffed up but I had to put in some practice for those $10,000 a hole games with Diddy and Michael Jordan, standard. You won't see me taking these babies to the driving range though; you're more likely to see me drop them into a Lo sock and then start swinging it at haters. Its all about the Lo baby.



As an aside, you must watch this video, the first single off of Thirstin Howl III's upcoming LP Natural Born Skiller featuring the one and only Professor X (RIP). This shit bangs.