GS CHRONICLES 15 - OUTTA DARKNESS - STICKUPS CALENDAR 05
18 X 22 INCHES, published by MADE magazine
ALL IMAGES JAMIL GS©
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Were sown along time ago.
RZA Photographed in NY for BLAZE MAG, JFK Jr. (r.i.p.) & Colin Powell Photographed in Washington, for George magazine
and Jay-Z Photographed in NY for his first Press kit, pre Reasonable Doubt.
These are images amongst other icons and celebs found in the jamilgs.com portrait section update.
JAMIL GS©
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My good neighbor KOSTAS SEREMETIS has opened his Time machine through the door of his BLOG
Check out his recent sword wielding in the far east etc.
THIS IMAGE IS ONE OF A KIND KS/GS STUDIO CLASH 2008 ©
GS shootn in KS studio w Ophelia. KS STUDIO©2008
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New York was full of Art openings this past week, Here’s one opening I’m glad I made it to.
Mare 139 already gave u the lick on this show, but here’s a little expanded version.
My homey Jose Parla adds and shares the layers of his work and glorious days. Dope Dope. Christina Grajales Gallery
Exhibition within the exhibition. Nika and Meca.
Keeping the spirit, from the ground up.
Champion photographers Stefan Ruiz and Carol T(averas)
Graceful beauty Robyn Fernandez of Trace Magazine
Miss Yip and Rostarr who just had the BANGER show in Miami.
Old flick from the files, Jose´ and GS with the head of Phil Frizzo, another night in Soho a few years back.
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LOWER MANHATTAN DANCEHALL SOCIETY
ITS GONNA BE A BANGER.
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GS CHRONICLES 14, THE GS STICKUPS CALENDAR 2003
The year was 2002, New York was still licking the wounds from 911, the energy was low and everyone seemed to only focus on
the bad scht.
As an artist I maintained the ability to see the beauty in things, in particular the fact that New York is the most photogenic
city in the world, with or without the Twin towers. New York also prides it self self with the most beautiful women in the world, and
it was my duty to remind and share this fact with the world, so the outcome was an homage to my beloved city, it’s women and the 5 boro’s.
The calendar was published by sneaker freakers Premium Goods and distributed by Neverstop.
For those who didnt catch it then, here it is.
JAMIL GS©2008
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THIS IS LOVERS!
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To great masters of and about the old school
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A genius has past on to the next dimension.
We give thanks for his masterly contributions.
He gave me what Sade has given many others. Opening of the heart chakra and bedroom swagger.
He was the original Lovers Don.
Embrace his spirit and love some more.
Here he is with honey coated backup vocals.
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NEW WEBSITE.
JAMILGS.COM
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For those who are always a little late..keep the faith
Model Diana Garcia aka Miss Mexico
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GS CHRONICLES 13, THE GS/SUPREME CALENDAR 2001
Following the success of the first GS STICKUPS CALENDAR 2000 w hysteric glam I teamed up with Supreme for another timeless
classic. This marked a positive turn for Supreme’s artist collaborations and the calendar shoots have since been followed
by Terry Richardson and Larry Clarke.
Try your luck on Ebay.
JAMIL GS©
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GS CHRONICLES 12, THE GS STICKUPS CALENDARS
Being a product of DOPE iconic imagery of the 70’s in the likes of Playboy, James Bond chica’s, Heavy Metal Comics and Pirelli Calendars,
it was my duty to bring some of that sexy back and infuse it with elements and energies that represented our time.
While others were concerned with the millennium bug, I was concerned with dropping some millennium bombs.
The result was the GS STICKUPS 2OOO calendar. This was a collaborative effort and came together with the
help of Fumihiro “Charlie” Hayashi from Dune Magazine and Hysteric Glamour. The calendar was printed and hand
assembled in Japan and designed by Visionaire and V magazines art director Greg Foley. Being heavily inspired by record
covers, it was sized to 12 x 12 inches like a sleeve, then printed on extra heavy durable children’s book card stock.
The images are out takes from various shoots in Brooklyn, L.A., Miami, Jamaica and Paris.
JAMIL GS © 2OOO
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For some real NY scht T’s..here’s where it’s at. Boom bat..
Check the Glob http://glob.anewyorkthing.com/?p=2599
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GS CHRONICLES 11, KAWS COLLABORATION
10 Years ago.
In honor of Yves Saint Laurent’s forty years of creating, IFFP(international festival of fashion Photography) put together a
powerful book and exhibition that traveled world wide.
Recognizing young talent, they invited me to contribute by shooting an original YSL vintage piece, along side 69 heavy hitting
photographers, including some of my idols; Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, David Bailey, Jean Paul Sieff, Jean Paul Goode,
Bettina Rheims, Nick Knight, Peter Lindbergh and Jurgen Teller. Being the early stages of photoshop, I had a failed my attempt
at creating the ill collage, so looking for an improved solution I crossed paths with Kaws, who gladly accepted the challenge.
Here’s what we came up with. I shot the model Teresa Lourenco in studio and Kaws did his thing.
Since all good things come full circle, maybe its time to do it again..who knows..what do you say B.
JAMIL GS/KAWS ©1998
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MY ONLY VICE IN MIAMI.
Melida Photographed for French Max 1999.
JAMIL GS©1999-2008
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PURPLE SEX 1998
Terry Richardson shot the cover, my shoot inside was basically the set off for the GS STICKUPS.
Thanks to Olivier Zahm for the encouragement and the lovely Melida for inspiration.
JAMIL GS©1998-2008
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THOSE COLLECTIBLES..
rewind..to nineteen ninety six..High fashion meets street. Visionaire did a slick volume of fashion Photography and Louis Vuitton
custom designed the packaging. I was asked to contribute along side a team of damn good photographers, some are shown below.
JAMIL GS©1996
JURGEN TELLER © 1996
MARIO SORRENTI © 1996
JEAN PAUL GOODE © 1996
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THAT HIP HOP AINT FC’KIN DEAD.
BOBBY DIGI DOES IT AGAIN..THE ALBUM “DIGI SNACKS” IS A WU - BANGER.
THANK YOU RZA FOR THE NUTRITION.
RUN THE TRACK.."TRY YA YA YA”
Disclosure..youtube sound and image quality does not represent original recording quality levels.
It is recommended that you purchase the original material for full enjoyment
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Featuring Sharea Samuels
JAMIL GS © 2008
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THE YEAR IS 1999..
TOO OFTEN THE MEDIA GETS SATURATED WITH NEWS AND PRESS ABOUT MEDIOCRE SHIT THAT REALLY ISNT
THAT BANGIN’ , PEOPLE TEND TO LAP IT UP AND DUE TO A LACK OF IMAGINATION AND RESPONSIVENESS, HEADS
ACCEPT IT AS SIMPLY THE WAY IT IS. PEACE. IT IS LIKE THIS TODAY AND IT WAS LIKE THAT 10 YEARS AGO WHEN I PUT
SOME SHINE ON LOCAL CATS DOING REAL SHIT. I PUT TOGETHER THIS SHOOT W RUSS AKA
SSUR AND CREW, SCOTT CHESTER ACID NYC AND ROSTARR AND FRAZER COOKE (LUCKY NIKE)
PUT TOGETHER THE WORDS AND INTERVIEWS. IT WAS PUBLISHED IN I-D. THE BEAUTY
IS THAT EVERYONE INVOLVED IS STILL AROUND AND DOING BIG TINGS. FOUNDATION..
Ssur and the Original Rebel Ape
Back Yard at SSUR on Spring street, from Upper left: Jake wahls, Angel, Aaron Bondaroff, Akira aka Blakira, Kiernen Costello(aNYthing), Igor eeks, Peter Bici, Joey, Harry Jumanji, Russ, Emil, Neil Santos(TEAMWORKS), Jakuan Melendez, Daisuke ‘daz
Scott Chester and his "Predator" Bike in Dumbo
Rostarr @ his old Delancey Street Studio.
JAMIL GS©2008
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Recorded on a recent Gully Sunday night in Kingston Jamaica.
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New lovers tune by the artist “Busy Signal”
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Featuring Carla Campell
Jamil GS© 2008
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While i know this site is creeping with mainly sneaker freaks and no one really cares about hi fashion,
perfect cause neither do I, i care about style though. So here’s a shared look into Carribean Fashion
week, where Jamaican designers similar the musicians arent scared to Pop off some experimental
and forward shit we are sure to see continue inspiring the runways and streets of NY, London, Paris and Tokyo
in the next year or two. It turned out being the perfect place to do some casting for my shoots to follow. Hummingbirds about.
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FOLLOWING the HUMMINGBIRDS in GULLY PARADISE
I recently went to Jamaica, my favourite place in the world besides NY, it was all work, but I took in what i could along the way
of all the soothing sights, the rich and refreshing nature, invigorating foods and herbs, highly advanced music and style, last but
not least those birds..those hummingbirds are truly unique, just look at that tail..
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Ricky Powell the Ricksta had a nice solo show opening yesterday @ Milk gallery showcasing a hefty collection of some classic
“illy Funksters”
The extended fams and fans represented. It was all good. The show is up for a minute, go check it, cop a piece or two.
Ricky Reppin
Dante Ross & Sade Lythcott
Shady Perez
new talent.. Zoe Kravitz
Beans just back from touring w Public Enemy and Kool keith..hot damn!
Lil Kimmi & Jody
aNYthing Fam
Unico
BK all day
Danger!
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The Hustle show at PowerHouse Arena was a nice drop in the sea of culture..
Big ups to all the Great people whom came by to enjoy the views, Big ups to all the Photographers in the show
and to Sara Rosen and the Power House crew for their efforts.The show will be up for another week, so if in NY Go Peep.
Creators: Nana, Kostas, Livingroom Johnston, Craig Weatherby.
Ken & Unico
Amir & Son
Gunz of Navarone..
Craig Weatherby, Ricky Powell, Jamil GS in Brooklyn NY May 28th 2008
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BIG THINGS GOING ON IN BROOKLYN, TOMORROW AT THE POWERHOUSE ARENA.
Got a nice piece up in there amongst plenty of other great works, if you are in NY U gotsta stop in.
It’s gonna be BIG!
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Gangsta Gully..Shaolin Style
Ghost & Raekwon on Canal street shopping for Cuban Linx..95’ or 96’.
The shots were featured in True Magazine..The illest Hip Hop to street culture to fashion to art and travel..all good things under
one roof with the tech’ est art direction..it was as fresh and new to the magazine and publishing world as Hip Hop was to music.
JAMIL GS©1996
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& Latina magazine celebrating life with a party a few days ago, I caught the tail end and met the cover girls of the Duo Prima J,
this camera doesnt lie..they got the look..sho nuff they be cookin...in my book..Big ups to Mimi Valdez, Florian Bachleda,
George Pitts and Verky Arcos.
JAMIL GS©2008
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Love Pool..shot on location in L.A. featuring Sticky Fingaz from Onyx, Harold Hunter as seen in my previous post,
Melida Prado, and a few models who’s names escapes me. The shoot was styled by Emil Wilbekin who has since
eloquently swerved his way through the magazine publishing world holding one top position after another. He is
currently the editor in chief of Giant magazine. This was also the day we lost a great legend, it was the day Biggie
got gunned down coming from the Vibe Awards..March 9th 1997.
The Vibe editing in 97’ was a bit PG, so here are some out takes I am happy to published now.
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Since I was working outta town this weekend so I couldnt make the HH day in person, instead i am offering my respect from the
web angle. Harold and i were’nt tight tight, we knew each other from the L.E.S. and got to work together a few times
(like in these flix from the “Love Pool” shoot in L.A.) and we partied hard many more.
One thing I remember Harold for, besides his cool ass dudeness and talent as a smooth skater, was his ability to
help people relax and enjoy the present moment.
He would have jokes for days, pulling them out the hat right then and there forcing you to acknowledge the moment.
He knew how to start a party anytime anywhere, passing the torch of life that was given to him. Many good memories left behind.
Peace to the Double H.
JAMIL GS©1997
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Big anniversary bash last night for G shocks 25th. I walked in just as the mc introduced Haze to the stage to share his
experience w designing for the brand and then some.
Sharing the mic w. Spike was a good look. All legends in the house.
77KLASH..one of the BADDEST producers and artist from Crown Heights to Kingston..if u dont know now u know
Guns for hire..Yonehara breezin through
Shawty all grown up
Rob enjoying the Goodazlife.
Yone horny for life..lil kimmi..fly for life
Kanye West did his thing, sound system was bangin’..neckface in the front..
covered by at least 3000 cameras
It turned into a Disco Glow party
it was exiting all right..
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More throwbacks..1998 is the year..can i get some old school Hip Hop in my ear..
This shoot was an homage to the pioneers some 18 year prior. Same time as Mare’s recent post for the sound track
Shot for Spin magazine, styled by Jason Farrer and featuring some of my favourite people’s, Mai Ling, Keisha Batista, SilQ,
Fonzie and the other Brotha’s who’s names escape me, strong none the less. Shot at the legendary East River park bandshell
before the 10th Buff, In Harlem and at Club Shelter.
Play w this
or this
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And Throw’n it uuupp!
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Back in Jamaica. Photographed on location at Geejam private hotel and recording studios as well as in Kingston.
Styled by Jason Farrer. Published in I-D 1998. Big ups to Jon Baker, Ziggi Golding and G13
This video is earlier than 1998, but it’s the FOUNDATION!
Yeah, that’s how much I love Jamaica..this is an old Roid, but it still makes me smile all d while
If you wanna get up the new TUNES PUMPIN’ weekly outta Jamaica, TUNE into Max Glazer and The rest of the Federation Sounds Crew. BANGING Sounds!
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NOW WER’E TALKIN..change
Not just the political game, but the sneaker game as well.
Courtesy of Carvin Haggins via Akisia Grigsby
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My first I-D cover, model Kiara, Shot in NYC 1998.
Miami Bass still sounds and looks good. Published in I-D mag. 1998.
SWV in Beverly Hills, the girls know what im talking about..these birds can sing. Published in The Face, 1997.
D’Angelo Photographed on 125th Street in Harlem, Published in The Face 1997.
Goldie tellin’ you to look at your self before anyone else. Shot at the Royalton Hotel NYC. Published in Trace Magazine 1997.
Mulholland Drive, LA. 3 Amigos, the Shaman, the skater and Sticky Fingaz from Onyx doin Hollywood. I-D 97’
Trace Magazine 1997, featuring Jamaica’s finest Krystal and NY’s finest SilQ
Faith Evans looking real happy and sweet, this was before Biggie (R.I.P.) came by the shoot and flipped the mood switch.
T’ was during their breakup period and that shit aint ever easy, even w platinum records and cars and clips for each pair of kicks.
Patti Wilson styled it, published in I-D 1996
Before it was about Gangsta Grillz it was about the Frrillz, here’s one the most talented visual masters Russ aka
Ssur tellin you to floss. I-D mag 1996
Fashion portraits shot down town on Chambers and Centre Streets, any one who’s been to the toombs will recognize the spot.
Flashlight outline. Again fashion styled by Patti Wilson. Model is Kiara. Published in I-D 1996.
I think this girl Julianne is acting now, on that show “Law and Order”
a young Yalitza, doesnt get more beautiful than that.
Some more culture and fashion. Coney Island, Brooklyn. Feature on DKNY denim, laying down a simple handstyle on the print.
Styled by Patti Wilson, model is Mai-Ling, published in I-D mag 1995.
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I WAS JUST A TEEN..Used to read I-D, The Face and Playboy MAGAZINE..
For those who dont know and interested here’s a look at some early GS works published ..
Chuck D Photographed in Atlanta for I-D magazine 1994..
Russel Simmons for the Euro launch of Phat Farm
Phat Farm styles
Down town Bowery/L.E.S. creative masters Bernadette Van Huy and Thui (The Prince) Pham of Bernadette Corp and United Bamboo etc.
They were the first designers to embrace elements of Hip Hop culture and merge it with Hi end concepts and production, creating
some brand new fresh shit, true visionaries ahead of their time, the world was not ready. Now the shit is Clockin.
Photographed on Chrystie Street, Essex st Park and East B’Way for I-D Mag 1995.
Todd Terry, I-D Mag 95’.
early stab at fashion, w. Carolyn Murphy and Actress Jamie King, I-D 95’
early GS Stickup..1995
Flashing flesh, shot at this gully 1 hour hotel on Jane st and West side Highway atop Socialista and at lucy’s tavern
on Avenue A. I-D Mag 1995
More I-D 1995
P.Diddy
Mary J
Boriqua Gjals from the BX
Adina Howard, Freak in the mornin freak in the evenin..Published in Vibe 1995.
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