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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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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THANK GOD ITS MONDAY,
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Another HOT night at the BOX w SNOOP D O double Gzzie
GS©2008
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LTD ALIFE ISSUE WITH SOME GS LOVE
"Hawaii” Mike, Mike Ventura, Nat Thompson and the Rest of the LTD crew are doing it BIG this year. In the slew of mediocre mags out there LTD is raising the bar.
Cant share the whole issue, Go cop one, but here’s a preview of my contribution.
©JAMIL GS 2008
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yet again it always sticks around..
JAMIL GS ©2008
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