Showing posts with label california. Show all posts
Showing posts with label california. Show all posts
Monday, February 22, 2016
NOISEY:"Bompton" We're Gonna Be Alright-Part VI
The final episode of the series,introduces us to the producer Larry Jayy of Homegrown studios and shows us how he hustles to get out of Compton from the back of a barbershop. Zach catches up with the Pastor from Great Zion Church, who elaborates on how music is the universal language and how Kendrick is forcing a generation of people to think again.
NOISEY: "Bompton" Trap Kitchen-Part V
Part 5 of the series, we catch up with Lil L in the Trap Kitchen, talk mass incarcerations and the mental effect it has on those it has touched. Later, Zach and the crew are forced to deal with a situation that face many people in the streets everyday.
NOISEY: "Bompton" Violence Touches All of Us-Part IV
The series continues, in part 4 Zach takes us to the Great Zion Church where we meet the young dynamic Pastor that is changing lives. We follow the cameras to Campanella Park a Blood neighborhood that borders a Crip neighborhood and learn about some of the problems that plague the area.
G-Weed tells us about area history and introduces us to the "California Zipper"
NOISEY: "Bompton" Live From Rosecrans-Part III
Part 3 of the mini docu-series on Kendrick Lamar's hometown introduces us to Hitta J3 a young rapper making waves in Compton. Hitta J3 made the song "Do your Gudda" that went viral in Compton, we are introduced to Craig and he gives us a view on how he hustles to make money on the sideline while still rapping.Then we hit the infamous Rosecrans and hangout with some of the people Zach meets there.
NOISEY "Bompton" Dinner with Lil L-Part II
In Part Two of the mini series about "Bompton" the area where Kendrick Lamar grew up we follow Zach to visit the Grandmother of Lil L. She talks about how Black Americans in the 60's migrated to LA and other northern cities to escape Jim Crow laws. She gives us an eyewitness account of how life was in Compton back then as well as living through the infamous Watts riots. We meet some of Kendrick's neighborhood friends and learn about how people there are using music as an outlet to get away from the trenches in the street.
NOISEY "BOMPTON" with Kendrick Lamar-Part I
Famous for their docu-series and inside scoops, NOISEY is back at it again. This time we follow "Zach" to Bompton as he links up with Kendrick Lamar to see how K.Dot grew up and what's poppin in Bompton. In the first episode we view Centennial High alma mater of Kendrick Lamar and Dr.Dre, talk to Lil L Kendrick's childhood friend, and discuss how poverty has shaped lower income areas of LA.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
INTERVIEW: Fortunate Futures
What was your inspiration for this seasons designs?
West coast, beach, summer, sun, etc.
How did you get the name "Fortunate Future"?
It's a brand for those in pursuit of just that, fortunate futures.
Whats the message your brand is trying to give or portray?
Positivity towards success, striving for more, and getting what you want in life.
What can we expect in the future seasons?
More exclusive cut and sew type gear. Quality constantly rising of each release.
Any more accessories coming up?
Custom one of a kind hats, and more unique accessories that match.
How did you come up with the logo?
Representing business with pleasure
The logo sorta has a Miami Vice type feel, can we expect a Soutbeach type colorway in some of the upcoming products?
Yes,we are both sneakerheads and are always looking to do color schemes to go with the latest footwear
Where are you based?
Southern California
How can people stay connected with the brand??
Twitter:@Fortunate_Few
Instagram:@fortunatefutureclothing
Store
Twitter:@Fortunate_Few
Instagram:@fortunatefutureclothing
Store
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