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…en_Painted_model_compl.jpg,full,pp_image] Musical performances took up the second half of the night. These included sets by local M.C.s Ghost Style and Kwokkin (pictured rapping,) who performed in English and Cantonese, followed by the beatboxer MCG. [photopress:Miskeen_Kwokin_Ghost_Style_.jpg,full,pp_image] Next up was Pras Michel formerly of The Fugees, who started off with a medley of Fugees hits, before breaking into his newest song. The crowd…
…ay consistent (hire and retain decent workers,) and can quickly roll out a second location in another low-rent area such as Sai Ying Pun (to start delivering to Central.) Still in soft-opening… Right now NYPD is operating in soft-opening mode with reduced hours. Soon it will be open from 10:30 to 10pm at night. I believe they currently close at 8:30. On our initial visit, the staff was friendly and helpful. I only tried the regular cheese pizza. M…
…over Joseph’s database and developed it further. What came next was Ryan’s second site, the Hong Kong Movie Database – still the measuring stick by which all Hong Kong film sites are rated. Since then, Ryan has branched out to create the number one Chinese language site about Korean films. His newest venture, a mere one month old, is a Chinese language blog about Hong Kong films and culture that he updates three times a day! (I wish I could do tha…
…gotten alleyways that seem to catch no light whatsoever. Whole blocks seem second-class, tucked away from major streets and walkways. These could provide a perfect setting for a period noir or a David Lynch movie. Most recently the film “Isabella,” starring Isabella Leong and Chapman To sought to capture this aspect of the city. Johnnie To’s “Exiled” also made use of Macau’s old streets. [photopress:Macau_Grand_Lisboa.jpg,full,pp_image] On the opp…
…third of the Uptown Rockers,) was playing a mean set of early Electro. The second room off to the side was more of a lounge with plush seating and a specially appointed pool table in the center. [photopress:PoolTableName.jpg,full,pp_image] All night long models were instructed to play billiards while wearing Stella McCartney clothes – that was the show! It was a cool understated concept and it worked well. [photopress:PoolPlayingModels.jpg,full,pp…
…unch to be equally as big. For a sample of Hardpack’s music, check out the second song on their MySpace page titled “I don’t think so.” (Listen how it changes up at around two minutes into the song… this is when people start jumping through the roof!) The Hardpack CD launch party is a highly recommended event! – O.K. I’ve covered the Alive Not Dead gang several times before. As someone who follows online trends closely and attempts to understand t…
…World’ craftsmanship – an interesting contrast on a shiny new sneaker. The second model is a two-tone grey colored version of the Nike Air Force 1. The clothing in the Pigalle x Nike collaboration consists of several pairs of shorts and shirts. These continue in Pigalle’s minimalist style, with black and white color-ways in addition to a faded wash, and a blue tie-dye finish. At three in the afternoon, the large contingent from Paris participated…
…ng out beats on his sampler Producer Samiyam was back in Hong Kong for his second performance in the city on Saturday, April 13th. The venue for the night was an outdoor terrace attached to the far end of an industrial building in Ap Lei Chau. The party began with a solid set by Achun from Macau, followed by a rare groove and disco set by DJ K-Melo that got the night started. An open-minded, music-loving crowd was in attendance and began moving to…
…ar veterans of skateboarding and have grown up with the pastime. Perhaps a second generation, their children, could be seen climbing up the ramps, sliding down, and otherwise having a good time. [photopress:vans_sk852_hong_kong_skate_park_hk.jpg,full,pp_image] There was a genuine feeling of excitement in the room, in part because an indoor skatepark has been a fantasy for over 20 years to many in Hong Kong’s skate scene. Although there have been i…
…rel! Descending back into the subway, I traveled crosstown to Guo Mao, the second stop from Lo Wu on Shenzhen’s subway line 1. Guo Mao station is literally in the basement of King Glory Plaza, the shopping center where the store is located. Look for exit A. Taking the nearest escalator up, I spotted the American Apparel store, just opposite an outdoor food court. I walked into the store and took a look around. It’s a relatively large shop, similar…
The Embassy features another opening for the second week in a row. This time around it’s a show of paintings titled “88MPH” by artist Charles Munka (aka Ques.) Born in France, but now living in Hong Kong, Charles is an example of the positive way in which like-minded people can collaborate no matter where they’re located (thanks to the Internet!) As Rakim once said: “It ain’t where you from, it’s where you at!” Having met the people online who w…
…director Andrew Lau (seated,) Anthony Wong, Eason Chan, and Josie Ho. The second and third panels contain twenty members of the CLOT family including Sam Lee, Amanda S, DJ Tommy, M.C. Yan, Poon, Hanjin, Pavlos, Chef, Billy, Tony, Ken, Mike and a whole gang more. To see the full tri-panel cover photo, please click here. In addition to brief interviews with crew members, the magazine highlights CLOT’s over thirty(!) high-profile collaborations. Par…
…ld spot was notoriously smoky, to the point where your eyes would sting. A second change I’ve noticed is that the club is beginning to attract party-goers much earlier than before. With bouncers standing out front, passersby on the narrow stretch of Hollywood Road will be much more likely to have their interest piqued. Previously, a trip to Home Base meant taking an elevator up through a nondescript entranceway. [photopress:Home_Base_club_Hong_Kon…
…rt video with my camera (don’t expect vivid colors!) Have a look at the 35-second tour! Victoria Peak Hong Kong by hongkonghustle Don’t settle for less: see the full view of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak Most people who visit the Peak simply go to the observation deck on top of the Peak Tower (home to the Peak Tram station.) While this is an excellent view, it’s only a partial look at the city. [photopress:PeakObservationDeck.jpg,full,pp_image] For…
…a Woaw!) The opening party packed both floors with fashionable guests. The second floor space Attendees on the ground floor congregated towards the rear of the store near the open-air balcony and kitchen, which provided access to a constant flow of food and drinks. Upstairs, Young Guru played a solid set, running through 90’s Hip Hop and into Dancehall music over the course of the night. Young Guru gave an inspiring lecture earlier that evening. W…
…order others based on the prototype designs they discovered. Attending the second day, there were already many ‘Sold Out’ plaques next to the items. On display are some of the most anticipated and highly sought after figures to be found anywhere in the world. The toys start in price from a few hundred Hong Kong dollars, however most collectibles appear to be in the $1500 HKD range. Over thirty toy companies participated and rented booths to displa…
…rious social media platforms. One of the Les Twins is center, the other is second from the left The quality of the talent throughout the night was on an international level, and included the singer Elle King, who sang an acoustic rendition of “My Neck, My back” among several other songs. Elle King gave one of the most impressive performances of the night with a powerful voice Rapper Big Sean and DJ Mo Beatz took the stage and performed a long set,…
…h as the E.T. figure and a long line of large-scale Be@rbricks against the second floor window. Expect the store to draw street wear aficionados, sneaker-heads and people in search of CLOT’s many collaborations. A little Hong Kong streetwear history! The Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood has a long history of hosting streetwear shops. One of the most influential was named BFD, which was a hotbed of the city’s early skateboard and Hip Hop scenes. Founded…
…ties – the first featuring the legendary Roy Ayers and Louie Vega, and the second starring DJ Luciano. Check out our videos to catch a glimpse of the celebration so far! There is major anticipation for Wednesday night, as Calvin Harris has never played in Hong Kong before. As a producer, his beats are as infectious as they are dance-floor friendly. His song “We Found Love” with Rihanna has well over 200 million views on Youtube! In Hong Kong, seve…
…mokey clubs until the wee hours of the morning and the collateral damage – second hand smoke, smelly clothes, and smokey hair. But July marked the end of smoking (at least legally,) inside Hong Kong’s bars and nightclubs. On behalf of our lungs, hair and clothes – thank you! Now the question is – will it be enforced? It seems that people have accepted the no-smoking rule rather easily – so far. Unlike karaokes, which I don’t believe ever seriously…
…ing towards the future, I can tell you that they’ve only just begun! Happy second anniversary Alive Not Dead! This Saturday, May 9th, the Alive Not Dead crew along with some of the site’s top artists will be celebrating the anniversary with a band show to benefit a local charity. For a meager donation of $100 HKD, guests will be treated to performances by Hardpack, 24 Herbs, Josie Ho, Ryan Hui, FBI, Gong Wu, Eccentric, Killer-Soap, and Li Tong. Th…
…g last year On Friday, Young Guru will be back in Hong Kong and you have a second chance to catch him. As a DJ, his sets have depth, and you can expect a huge range of music – from obscure songs that provide the hooks to well-known hits, to Dancehall classics, as well as his own projects which are a virtual who’s who of modern music. Recommended! The Young Guru event ended up being postponed. We will update you when a new date is set! Young Guru a…
…een in a while, and I was curious who I would bump into. The rooftop had a second d.j. booth set up and featured several d.j.s including Gilbert Yeung from Dragon-i. (Gilbert’s a well known Adidas aficionado!) Alcohol was flowing everywhere, with people walking around holding bottles of vodka towards the end of the night. The mood was great and the crowd was buzzing with energy (and perhaps Redbull!) The multiple bars were crowded, but never too l…
…sive size – La Loggia practically takes up an entire wing of the building. Second is the amount at which they’ve been able to customize the surroundings. Once inside, you feel as though you’re not in a shopping mall, but ensconced in an Agnes b. world. This is difficult to do because many things such as lighting and floors, etc. are typically standardized in shopping centers. Creating La Loggia, they were given considerable freedom in changing bas…
…he look of the room, shifting the atmosphere from a futuristic vibe at one second to an intense illumination the next. As the party got underway, DJ Erick Morillo played a strong set that also managed to be friendly to the diverse audience in attendance. The music included House remixes of well known songs that even a mainstream crowd would have some familiarity with. Morillio is actually a co-founder of Pacha New York, along with Eddie Dean, who…
…st thing you notice about a CaliBurger is that it’s damn good looking! The second thing you notice, especially if you order their signature CaliDouble, is that there’s a lot of meat compared to other burger joints. What’s the third thing? The third thing you notice is that it tastes as good as it looks and you immediately begin planning your next trip back! CaliBurger’s first Hong Kong restaurant, which officially opens on Thursday, is located on…
…rming at Dragon-i on Saturday night. These guys are no joke! Check out the second half of this video which shows them in action. Crew members Shuvan, 2Goo, Afrock, and Wing Zero will be busting their moves for the audience on Saturday. From the look of the video, these guys specialize in doing complex combinations of tough break dance moves. They’ve honed their skills by competing in international B-Boy battles. Found Nation Crew Saturday, April 1…
…me cashier suddenly turns to you and says “Octopussy?” It takes you half a second to understand the connotation and question. If you’ve registered your Octopus card for the rewards program, you now have an opportunity to collect additional points for your transaction. Octopussy of course, is a word only uttered when referring to the title of a James Bond film from 1983. To hear it coming from the checkout counter while purchasing your daily necess…
…ut of that first batch, two designers would advance to the next round. The second heat featured the same subject, which I thought was odd, since it was then giving the other contestants more time to plan their work. In a real battle, it would be more interesting to see designers who could truly think on their feet. Due to the props employed by one of the designers in a later round, it seemed as though the contestants already knew the subjects ahea…
…’s similar to the provenance of a painting. Hong Kong underground music fans might remember the building as the former site of Amnesia, a small club which hosted occasional Drum N Bass parties and a few cool band shows, the most infamous being Japan’s Electric Eel Shock. DevilCLOT is the second CLOT shop, the first being JUICE in Causeway Bay. That store has hosted a handful of interesting events and has become an important destination on Hong Kon…