Its crazy how fast things can move when your organized. Last week Christian Rich hit us up to collaborate on this Jezzy mixtape. They pitched the concept about Jeezy eating at Lolas in Tribeca and heading off to perform at Club Sway where his vocals would be placed over these less drug trafficking, but drug induced instrumentals. Three days later they sent us the music files. The art work was created in one day and colored on day two. I tweeted finishing the art last night, to find it posted on URB.com today. Not bad for a few days work (keep in mind lots of talent was involved). 

DOWNLOAD NOW! HAVE A LISTEN AND ENJOY!!!

Im late on this, but I just picked up the latest issue of Antenna and saw the new L&D ad featuring the L&D x Milkcrate varsity. This varsity was a collaboration and is presently sold out in Japan. Luckily, it goes on sell next week, here in the states. Too bad for them, but good for you!

A good friend of mine Mr. Theophilus London has put together a lil loft party to celebrate thanksgiving, and his newest single “Cold Pillow”.  He asked me to be a hostess, so although i don’t know what that really means i said ”yeah”.  Which in turn landed my name on the flyer and i guess I’m supposed to make sure ppl come out, shrugs* Lol.  Well if your in the NYC area (Bk to be more exact) swing through……

“COME ONE COME ALL”!!!!

This should be good fun, good ppl, good music, and maybe even some surprises!!!

*** Yayyyy Par-Tayyyyy***

L&D boys made a feature in WAD magazine, one of the U.K’s most prestigious publications. The article discusses L&D and its sister line Hiqee. Take a peek and be in the loop!

Recently Julien, from Shoes-Up magazine forwarded a press clipping from the Noir issue. Thats the color black if you didnt know. The issue features Nigo, Spike Lee, the Shoes Up collaboration with Lacoste, and Lemar and Dauley. It is a great look to be included. 

Lemar and Dauley “Civil Liberty” t-shirt available in December for Holiday 08′ Delivery.

L&D featured in the latest issue of Front Magazine. If your unfamiliar, Front Magazine is similar to Maxim except..well better.lol. The cover is all you need to know to judge the difference and its much better inside. Pick up an issue so you can check for the girls and the L&D houndstooth rugby!

Its been a fun week. The L&D Boyz minus Manhattan again (he never comes out),lol, hit the art circuit yet again to check out the Jose Parla show in lower Manhattan. Prior to attending the exhibit, I wasn’t the biggest fan of Mr. Parla, but the homie Artek told me it was a must see and I have to admit, once I viewed it in person, I was extremely impressed…even inspired!

Champagne and stimulating conversation with Ariel from Bridgez Magazine and Artek

Linyee, Angelo and Alex discussing the show. 

Crowd enjoying the exhibtion.

Dope!!. Great to see him utilize the L&D color pallette.

Mr. Leader of the Free World!

Random close up #1

Random close up #2

Brooklyn’s Finest, actress Rosie Perez and artist Simonette Quamina.

Champagne & passion fruit dreams. Wishing you health and wealth!

L&D fam, minus Manhattan (he never comes out) hit the streets of the ritzy Manhattan east side to check the Kaws exhibition. Also, had our homie Alex from trustnobody and Drew aka Artek accompany us, so it was a fine night of art and dinning. 

View from the front of the line to get a signed poster.

S.dot plotting on what to have Kaws write on her poster.lol. She was on full groupie status!.haha!.

ok..I was plotting too!

Crazy!

Random close up #1

Random close up #2

True story!, even up close, the painting looks like a screen print.

Black on black flow!

Kaws bust. Collect them all!

S.dot and the artist Ron English. He signed her book, so she’ll probably post on lamboland.

Its never an official art show unless the heels and legs come out!.

Homie Alex and Kaws.

Artek and Kaws?..or Kaws and Artek?

Last shot before we left. It wasn’t a big show but definitely quality over quantity!

Too much culture can make you real hungry, so we hit Havana Central for the cuban dish.

Filled our tummy then went nite nite!

After being informed by a series of jubilant girls screaming it the streets that our favorite “poster boy” was now officially the next U.S president and historically the nations first African-American president, I decided to call my father on his outlook on such an historic moment. I started off the conversation telling him congrats!. He proceeded to interrupt me, as to say, that it was not he, but I, that was owed gratitude. Metaphorically speaking, he stated that this generation of youths were the engine that pushed this vehicle ahead and that it was your ingenuity, passion for change and renewed faith that assisted prior generations in igniting a reevaluation of the standards set within this country. 

“You guys must pat yourselves on the back for using tools that pushed this campaign and its message beyond. As the future, you were always going to be the deciding factor and you guys (girls and boys) all showed up when it mattered most!”

I agree, and urge everyone to continue to consistently participate within the political structure at all levels. A government is only as strong and faithful as the people who remain actively involved in its direction!.

-Kareem

Geeze CMJ’s took a lot outta me this year, the constant shows can be super draining. Well as usual we had to do our job and make sure we made our presence felt. We outfitted a number of artist that performed during CMJ’s this year including U-N-I, Skyzoo and Christian Rich. We fitted them with everything from the New Era Hats (AsideBside Fitteds), to the Jackets, “Backpack”, Tee’s, Flannel……Yeah that’s all L&D. Boss man Kareem CEO of L&D even came out to the shows to support, of course wearing his L&D

Sorry for the delay on my posts but i have been re-cooping lol. If you weren’t able to make it out to NY for the week of nonstop fun and good music then put it on your calendar right now for next year.

PS. Thanks Geff for being our own CMJ photographer, greatly appreciated, as i was busy grooving to the tunes lol

S.Lambo