Author Archives for jdavis

Gifted Gab, Karma Rivera + More

July 30, 2019 9:45 pm Published by jdavis Leave your thoughts

We put together and epic showcase featuring the Pacific Northwest's freshest hip hop acts in PDX.

EVENTS

July 25, 2019 3:22 pm Published by jdavis Leave your thoughts

We got to know three incredible individuals building their own America through our collaboration with VICE. Here’s to them!

Carolina Style

June 29, 2019 9:35 pm Published by jdavis Leave your thoughts

We teamed up with Vacation Crew to curate Carolina Style, a love letter to NC, featuring a line-up of regional rappers, DJ's and artists.

PASHON MURRAY, DETROIT

June 19, 2019 12:08 am Published by jdavis Leave your thoughts

Dirt is Pashon Murray’s life. Even as she expands her reach in the environmental space through work worldwide with the UN, it’s dirt – and helping to regrow the city of Detroit from the ground up with the community’s help – that’s still at the heart of everything she does. Through success and hardships, Pashon has given her life to be part of the future of Detroit, and Detroit has had her back in return.

JUAN ANGEL CHAVEZ, CHICAGO

June 19, 2019 12:07 am Published by jdavis Leave your thoughts

When Juan Angel Chavez moved to Chicago from Chihuahua, MX at the age of 13, he felt stifled by the cramped city. Skateboarding helped him find and create the space he craved, a feeling that directly informs his artistry as he creates larger-than-life sculptures and installations from found artifacts and repurposed materials. Today, he brings together community by reflecting them – their faces, their passions, and their spirit – in his work.

JOE FALCONE, ROCKAWAY

June 18, 2019 10:09 pm Published by jdavis Leave your thoughts

To Joe Falcone, being in the water is the best feeling, period. He and the surf were constant partners while growing up in Rockaway Beach, and he channels this passion for the ocean into his talent – a talent that’s earned him the name “Holy Hands” – for shaping iconic surfboards. With his boards gracing the waves of Rockaway Beach and beyond, it’s clear how Joe brings his hometown and larger surf communities together.