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foto: CLAYTON PATTERSON, VASHTIE & NICO LURKING VIA ANYTHING.COM (2010)
You promised me a hat. Let’s make it happen!!!
life: 1992 IN ASSOCIATION WITH BIG FUN AT CV x MUSIC BY DJ SOUL & QUESTLOVE (4.6.11)
If you want to know what the experience of this party felt like for everyone in attendance… It was PURE MAGIC. I rarely have fun at my own soirees (just too busy making sure things are running smoothly) but, this…
foto: ART SCHOOL PORTRAIT BY PAUL CUPO (2005)
Why did I think plucking my eyebrows that thin was a good idea?
invite: COPE 2 “TRANSITION” ART SHOW x TT UNDERGROUND GALLERY x LES NYC (4.7.11)
TT Gallery is proud to present the exhibition of COPE2, Transition, from April 7th – 18th, 2011. Opening Reception – Thursday April 7, from 7pm-10pm. Transition, a solo exhibition of new works on canvas by Bronx based artist COPE2. As…
interview: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS x VASHTIE x “NEW YORK KICKS” (MARCH 2011)
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS INTERVIEWS VASHTIE KOLA Interview by Patty Lee and Photos by Andrew Savulich ++++++++++ Still shocked about this NEW YORK DAILY NEWS article on me and my JORDAN 2. All I know is that the photograph alone…
invite: 1992 & BIG FUN PRESENT 1992 x MUSIC BY DJ SOUL & ?UESTLOVE AT CV LOUNGE (4.6.11)
OSCAR always outdoes himself with the 1992 flyers. Peep the dope image of female rapper MICHIE MEE photographed by ERNIE PANICOLLI. (I’m digging her color block steelo) ++++++++++ You are all invited (as always)! ++++++++++ Wednesday, April 6th 2011 11PM…
vashtieTV | EPISODE 11: XXL FRESHMAN SHOW AT B.B. KINGS NYC 2011
MARCH 22nd, 2011 I was invited to film the XXL FRESHMAN SHOW at B.B. KINGS NYC. It was a fun and hectic night, filled with many performances by the cover boys. Check the video for some behind the scenes footage,…
behind the scenes: CONCRETE LOOP SHOOT + EIKNARF SHOOTING BEHIND THE SCENES
Peep the behind the scenes photos of my CONCRETE LOOP PHOTOSHOOT with TAJ WASHINGTON! EIKNARF was close by as he was also shooting a piece on me as well. It was super cold outside and I was (as always) in…
throwback: JUNIOR SANCHEZ FEAT. GOOD CHARLOTTE – “ELEVATOR”
In 2009 I directed a video for legendary JUNIOR SANCHEZ which featured JOEL and BENJI MADDEN. The video would be shot in LAS VEGAS at THE PALMS BASKETBALL SUITE. It was highly anticipated to say the least. When we arrived…
directing: VIBE FASHION WEEK INTERVIEWS BY VASHTIE x MISTER MORT x PROHIBIT NYC x REED SPACE x AMARE
Here are all 4 videos directed by myself and shot by REVERY MEDIA (Ian Meltzler and Gilah Elul) – ENJOY!!! *MISTER MORT *PROHIBIT NYC *REED SPACE *”EVERYBODY KNOWS AMARE”
behind the scenes: VIBE FASHION WEEK INTERVIEWS BY VASHTIE x REED SPACE x PROHIBIT NYC (2.21.2011)
I was asked by the folks at VIBE to put together some videos of myself interviewing people, stores and brands during Spring 2011 Fashion Week that I dig and respect. I was super delighted and picked some interesting people, like;…
special delivery: SUPREME – PLAYBOY VARSITY, RED CHAMBRAY & WORK PANTS
Thanks Dude for keeping me laced as a Little Dude. ++++++++++
interview: CONCRETE LOOP STYLE SPOTLIGHT x VASHTIE AKA DOWNTOWNS SWEETHEART
Check out my CONCRETE LOOP interview by MISS FELICIA MANCINI & photos by TAJ WASHINGTON. Special thanks to CL for honoring me with an interview!!! I’m so excited!!! PS: It was FREEZING when we took these photos. FULL INTERVIEW HERE!…
special delivery: VINTAGE KNICKS BASKETBALL SHORTS (AND ALL BLACK E’RYTHANG )
I’m SO stoked on these TEAM ISSUED VINTAGE KNICKS SHORTS from the early 80’s! Personally I think current issue basketball shorts are more like baggy capri pants and I prefer this poom-poom cut more…right ladies?! #STATANDMELO #STATANDMELO #STATANDMELO #STATANDMELO #STATANDMELO…
life: CAFE CON SOY LECHE WITH JOSH MADDEN & MILLION DOLLAR MANO + DINNER WITH SUPER FUN FROM CHI
Yesterday I grabbed some cafe con leche at our local cafe in the East Village. MILLION DOLLAR MANO was in town for CHICAGO’S SUPERFUN PARTY, which is now happening monthly in NEW YORK CITY! CONGRATS to those guys!!! *JOSH MADDEN…
foto: XXL FRESHMAN SHOW AT BB KINGS x PUSHA, BIG SEAN, and MORE! (PHOTOS BY TECHIENYC )
Check out more RIGHT HERE!!! *BIG SEAN, VASHTIE and PUSHA. *ELLE CLAY and VASHIUS KLAY (we’re not married we’re actually brothers)
life: XXL FRESHMAN SHOW AT BB KINGS IN NYC (3.21.11)
Thanks to JONNY SHIPES I was up in that place shooting behind the scenes of BIG KRIT and many others. ELLE was my right hand the entire night, snapping stills while I shot moving pictures. She got crunk when YELAWOLF…
interview: VASHTIE ON “WHATS POPPING IN NYC” FOR KARMALOOP’S “THE DAILY LOOP” x GHE20 G0THIK
Thanks to GREG and LIL INTERNET for allowing me to stop by and give my 2 cents. In this video I talk about what is “popping” in the streets and I mention one of my favorite new parties GHE20 G0THIK…
life: DJ HUGGIE BEAR – SATURDAYS AT ACE HOTEL LOBBY (3.19.11)
It’s so amazing to see your talented friends just take off. NEGATIVE-ASS STEPHEN (my loving nickname for STEPHEN BARR aka DJ HUGGIE BEAR) has been moonlighting at one of New York City’s best hotspots for food, lodging, shopping and play…
life: ST. PATRICK PARADING IN NYC x DINNER WITH DJ HUGGIE BEAR, ANGELO & RAFAEL + MISSING ERIN’S SHOW
St. Patricks Day fills me with joy for my Irish people and their struggles, but being outside during St. Patricks day surrounded by non-Irish drunk folks with beer muscles is one of my worst nightmares realized. STEPHEN BARR aka DJ…
life: GRUBBING WITH CHUCK INGLISH AT LA ESQUINA
Congratulations to your first LIVE Television Premier on 106 & PARK!!! It was long overdue the fact that you guys walked in and out of there un-gassed is exactly why your fans love you! Always good breaking bread and hearing…
life: NEW YORK CITY CRAZE (2007)
In 2007, as a couple friends and I walked home from Canal Street, we stumbled upon a scene that was out of something like “MAD MAX” or “I AM LEGEND”. An NYC TAXI had crashed into scaffolding and it seemed…
foto: WYNN HOTEL POOLSIDE, LAS VEGAS (2008)
I need a pool full of chemicals in my life.
life: DJ STEPH FLOSS IS THE REASON (I VISITED CLEVELAND)
It was my second time in OHIO and this time I was able to kick it in CLEVELAND, due to the amazing and sweet DJ STEPH FLOSS. As part of his birthday celebration I was invited to host his party…
recap: 1992 x BIG FUN AT CV RIVINGTON x “BIGGIE CELEBRATION” x MUSIC BY DJ CLARK KENT & DJ SOUL (3.9.11)
Last night was insanely amazing. There was a mood in the air of pure celebratory bliss over the life and times of a man who has touched our lives and who forever changed the game. I appeared in no less…
life: “RIDING BIKE” WITH OSCAR (2007)
We are long overdue for “riding bike”. DIdn’t you lock that thing up somewhere for a year and then came back to find it in tact, except for a bent rim? Ha… the kit: NOM DE GUERRE – KURT COBAIN…
flashback: BEHIND THE SCENES OF DIRECTING JADAKISS – “LETTER TO BIG” (1.18.2009)
it went down on FRIDAY. i was so excited to be directing a video for the NOTORIOUS soundtrack. this is the closest i could get to an icon that had a major effect on my life, i was very honored…
