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DFC JUMP OFF! by ¥ego $.V.

This is gonna be ill, 21MC will definitely be representing August 1. Hope to see everyone there, holla!

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The Hood: ultra(blue) by King Texas

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It’s Hammer Time. by lp

Literally. Every Sunday night from 10pm to 11pm is officially Hammertime on the television channel A&E.

Most of you remember MC Hammer for  his courageous contributions to the world of music with epic ballads such as ” Can’t Touch This”  and ” Too Legit”  and a lasting impression on 90s fashion.

Yet his rise to fame  was subsequently followed by his rapid  financial plummet into bankruptcy. The last time most of us heard of Hammer, it was at the end of a punchline. But now we get to welcome MC ( Stanley Kirk Burrell by his government name) and his family back into our homes on a weekly basis.

In the premiere we see a near 50 year old Hammer cleaning his house, working out with his personal trainer Wee- Wee  and participating in Take Your Dad to School Day. He’s pretty much a bible short and a blunt shy from being Runs House or Snoop’s Fatherhood. This bares the question, when did there become a market for  aging rappers on reality TV?

Whats next?
Chuck D’s Philosophy Corner?
KRS One’s Take Too! ?

Its bad enough that Dr. Dre is now practicing on Dr. Pepper commercials, and Memphis Bleek selling shampoo.

I understand that sometimes television is the last stop for many entertainers on the 3:10 to Chapter 11, but where does bad plot lines preface hot beats? Like many other reality television aficionados I look forward to watching as the MC hammers his way back into obscurity. I am positive  it wont belong before we are begging the network to
Stop, Hammertime.



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Chrecession Lacroix by M.J.

Inspired by haute couture legend Christian Lacroix who recently pulled of a $0 budget couture collection, 21MC starts to brainstorms it’s fall show. Apparently the house of Lacroix, with no money to speak of and a staff cut to 12, conjured ensembles out of its creative ether, relying on his iconic play on silhouette and shape more than ever.

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This haute couture show, which some are saying may be Christian Lacroix’s last was held in front of an audience of only 280 people at the Salon des Boisiers in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. The embroiderers and lace-makers, worked for free. The creations were cut from bolts of fabric the house already had on hand.

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The collection was dark, a good mix of minimal and gaudy and overall… quite South American Retro, which was a bit of a change from the the spring 09 Gypsy collection shown last year with it’s vibrant colors and elaborate drapings.

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With shoes donated by Bruno and models wore either a headwrap or a hat, which I assume helped to cut expenses. However the show was not a total penny pinch. The Pièce de Résistance was this wildy over embellished gown, adorned by a virgin mary like headdress. A testament to what can be done when “must” is a rule. What recession?

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Photoblog: New Designs/Afro Punk Block Party + Video by M.J.

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Yego & Osandi – “Broing Out”

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Master God Erzulie Tee (Coming Soon to www.21bizarre.com)

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Master God Baron Samedi Tee (Coming Soon to www.21bizarre.com)

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Yego & Osandi – “Peacepiping”

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Young Melo in the “Tall Tank” Prototype (Coming Soon to www.21bizarre.com)

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21MC is for the children!

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“Pie is for the children!” © Mr. Dante Fried Chicken wearing a Shuv It Pharoah Poncho

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Gina Jean, Yego & S’aint Yaque – “Family First”



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Photoblog: Screening New Designs by M.J.

Greetings Maroons!
As some of you well know… we’ve got new threads in the works. Here’s a quick photo recap of the goings on of the last week… Stay tuned for photos from the Clinton Street Market.

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Master God Ogun’s silk screen

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Washing out emulsion

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Daylight! All clean.

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Wheeler screening sizing tags

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New sizing tag

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New Master God [AC] Tees

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New J*Davey Body Electric Tees



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AK-47 Photo Essay by M.J.

Some captivating images and inspired words about a weapon, over at www.wired.com
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Writing on the wall by ¥ego $.V.

Writing on the wall

Writing on the wall



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NEW SHIRTS + NEW STORE = NEW YOU!!! by M.J.

Not a lot to say here…
As promised we’re bringing you some newness via http://www.21bizarre.com
Check it out for yourself:

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Organizing… by M.J.

For those of you who were wondering…

I’ve been attempting to develop a working outline for our curriculum while Yego & Mario have been at the studio working feverishly on the new studio portfolio. We’re all planning a limited release of hand screened tees for 7/3, so mark your calendars!!

Anyhow… here’s a bit of what we’ve got thus far- Exciting times!
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MAROON COLONY AS A CURRICULUM
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  • I. Preface
  • II. Maroon Culture
    • A. Colonialism
      • 1. Slave Revolts
      • 2. Recolonization
        • a. In the Tropics
        • b. In the Triads
      • 3. Art & Philosophy
        • a. Autonomy & Self-Reliance
        • b. Visual Communication
        • Education & Documentation
    • B. Post-Colonialism
      • 1. Displacement Resistance
      • 2. Counter-Disruption
        • a. The Internet

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  • III. 21st Century Maroon Colony
    • A. Tri-Cadre Structure
      • 1. 21X
        • a. Ethno-Digital Theory
        • b. Visual Language
        • c. (Classified Study)
        • d. (Classified Study)
      • 2. 21MC
        • a. 7 Color Theory
        • b. Pattern & Texture
        • c. Symbolism
        • d. Visual Rhythm
      • 3. 21BIZ
        • a. (Classified Theory)
        • b. Distribution & Globalization
        • c. Design By Demand
        • d. Deliverable Experiences

21MC Pharaoh Poncho Lookbook



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