Shouts to John @ Converse for the Startech LE High from the top tier First String line.
This shoe is based on the 70′s heritage model, the Straight Shooter, and incorporates a super light Lunarlon foam drop in borrowed from the Nike technology.
Dope.
Starting June 1st, my boy Rick Williams of Burn Rubber will rocking a different pair of New Balance sneakers every day for a month. Classics as well as introducing tomorrow’s classics. At the end of the 30 days, Rick will be giving away 2 promo codes for New Balance’s “Custom US 574″ program.
Follow Rick on twitter for updates @RICKWLMS and the daily shoe
Peep flyers for additional info
What’s more classic than Converse?
I’ll tell you what’s better than that — treating classics with respect. Converse’s top tier First String category has been dropping nothing but winners since it’s inception (no Leo). Carefully curated colabs and restyled staples are the formula and are the reason I see more Cons on the street everyday.
It’s on this Summer!
Shouts to my guys John, Ian and Matt “the Brit” over at Converse
Mackintosh Jack Purcells
Comme de Garcons Play Jack Purcells
First String Jack Purcells
First String All Star
Bonus: Dr. Romanelli All Star Cup Hi (Thanks DRx!)
STS is exactly what you’d expect from a rapper who’s moniker is an acronym for Sugar Tongue Slim– a slick talking thorough bred that can yap (& rap) his way onto your “favorite rapper list”.
Slim introduced himself on his debut mixtape Demand for More and it’s sequel Demand 2, before becoming a shooting guard for the all-star team that is the Money Making Jam Boys. Anyone that can shine standing next to Illadelph’s own Black Thought, arguably one the best emcees to ever string syllables together, is someone worth listening to. If you don’t believe me you should download the MMJB’s 10.Deep sponsored opus The Prestige.
Your welcome.
Interviewed Slim on a visit to Karmaloop TV.
Stay tuned.
Photos: OHWRD
My brother Rick Williams, co owner and creative director of Burn Rubber, has developed a new brand and creative outlet in the form of Distinct Life. Rick’s first collaborative project features his custom camo print on a Quinton cap and a Burn Rubber Tee. Rick is one of the most creative dudes I know and his new venture is shaping up to be something great.
S/O to the D!
Available now @ BURN RUBBER
Soulllllll….
While in Los Angeles we made a pit stop at the homie Dj Muggs studio for a taping of Soul Assassins radio on Shade 45. Ern Dog & Mr. Choc of the Beat Junkies interviewed the kid about what I got going on these days. Dj muggs went in on an early Cypress Hill set which was sparked by a convo we had about the scene in the movie Juice when ‘Kill a Man’ hit.
Amazing.
A few years back Muggs, Chace Infinite and Ern Dogg asked The Weekly Drop to do a segment every week on Souls Assassins Radio. It was a great opportunity to be on major platform and a dream for a fan of the SA movement.
Shouts to the homies Muggs and Ern for the continued hospitality
S/O to my homie Billy / OHWRD for manning the camera on the last few posts.
Its feels good to get respect from the people that not only defined the industry we work in but continue to innovate as the years move forward. Also a great feeling of getting their support on your new journey.
After Vegas, I made a pit stop in Los Angeles to catch some meetings. During my visit I was surprised with a special gift from Eddie Cruz of Undefeated / Supreme LA. Undefeated has created a collection of retooled Puma Clydes that will be released soon and produced a super premium gift version for friends and family. I was lucky enough to be on that list!
Eddie breaking down the goods
My man KB Lee of Undefeated
Super soft suede and leather lined– not to mention the kid’s initials!
This was a great moment– Building with Paul Middlemen of Stussy, James Bond & Eddie.
Thanks for the love!
Long time no blog.
A lot has changed in the past few months. New opportunities. New goals. Better ways to better myself and my family. All positives!
Trade show season is reunion time. Meeting up with friends from all over the world and industry peers. I can’t front– This show was the most productive and the most fun I have had in a while.
Hit the Undefeated / All Gone / Converse event to link up with my man La MJC. Another dope Undefeated Poor Mans Weapon and another great edition of the ALL GONE book where I have 2 products featured.
Michael aka La MJC and my homeboy KB from UNDFTD
Michael spells my name like this: Franck.
My close friend Big John Stud from Converse-
Bun B got his copy. Did you?
My brother from another Rick Williams from Burn Rubber in Detroit - peep his site DISTINCT LIFE #Family
Mr. Hawaii Mike
Couple gifts from La MJC all the way from France— La MJC x Collette x New Balance 1500. Amazing.
And the 2010 ALL GONE book in the limited brown leather cover.
and later that night….
Early! W / Ro Spit, Freeway, and Rick
