Must Listen - LMFAO - Party Rock

Released: 7 July 2009
Genre: Electro-hop
Length: 45.52
Label: Interscope Records
Producers: will.i.am, LMFAO

Finally, LMFAO's first studio album hit the market on July 7th 2009. LMFAO is a electro-hop group from Hollywood that consists of DJs/Rappers Redfoo and Sky Blu. LMFAO is currently signed to Interscope Records. They have a single titled "I'm in Miami Bitch!", which peaked at #60 on the Billboard Hot Top 100. On July 1st, 2008, LMFAO released their Party Rock EP on the iTunes music store. Party Rock the album leaked on June 23, 2009, containing 15 tracks, only 5 of which being unheard material.
Available on iTunes USA only, I was happy to be one of a few to have their tracks in my collection. For me, they are the ultimate party material to be played. My favs for today: I'm in H-Town Trick, Yes, I Don't Wanna Be and the 1'n only "Shots" feat. Lil' Jon.

www.allmusic.com rated the album only 3 of 5 and Rolling Stone gave it only a 2.5 of 5.....Bullcrap folks....there are only a few albums where I love every song on it, on Party Rock, a few are not as much fun as the ones mentioned above, but I would still give 3,5/4 of 5. Since there is always room to the top, I would highly recommend the cd for everyone who likes to do party rocking!

LMFAO on MySpace to pre-listen to Party Rock

My Sneaker Closet - Walking Adidas in Singapore

Adidas Forum Mid Hellboy II: The Golden Army (limited edition)

To introduce the forthcoming cinema release of Hellboy II: The Golden Army in 2008, Adidas Originals teamed up with Universal Studios to generate special makeups of classic designs.

Adidas Originals had a tri-collaboration project waiting for us last Fall ‘08 season, celebrating the release of the new Hellboy II "The Golden Army" movie.
The Forum Mid is a collaboration of Adidas, Universal Studios and Guillermo Del Toro, the director of the movie. Additionaly Adidas worked with Dark Horse Comics and Mike Mignola, the original comic book artist of Hellboy, on the Stan Smith Mid.
The Forum Mid comes limited to 5000 pairs worldwide and the Stan Smith comes limited to 1000 pairs worldwide. The movie came out in August and was dropped around the same time.

I found this shoe in August 2008 by accident while walking down Orchard Road in Singapore. Passing the Adidas Originals shop, I squeezed my face against the (still) closed glass doors of the shop. It was already around 11 AM, but the shop was still not accessable. Both pairs were presented on a stand, showing the movie's poster and card board props right in the middle of the shop. A wonderful sight. Without knowing whether I should do the purchase , I later that day went home and did my usual check up on the sneakers.
However, I returned the next day and realized that the props that presented the sneakers the other day were gone. I started to have an uncomfortable feeling crawling up my back. The feeling of missing a chance that could have been a fantastic addition to my sneaker collection.
But, the sneaker gods were good with me...the last pair in the shop.....in my size....WTF! No question....

Must Listen - H Club 2

H Club 2

1. Phoenix – Too Young 2. The Human League - Love Action 3. Richard X Feat Kelis - Finest Dreams
4. Lemon Jelly - Stay With You 5. Mylo - In My Arms 6. Talk Talk - It’s My Life
7. Dangerfield Inc Feat Bernessa - Heartbeat 8. Monta & Rossini - Oh Boy (80’s Revenge Mix)
9. Future Loop Foundation - A Very English Summer 10. Nossa Alma Canta - Outro Sul (Batucada Sem Fim)
11. Nouvelle Vague - Just Can’t Get Enough 12. Bebel Gilberto - Sem Contencao
13. Thievery Corporation - Sol Tapado

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Finally it has arrived, the second volume to follow the first successful H Club. Distributed in 5 continents reaching as far as Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and South Korea. The "H" was developed in cooperation with dutch beer icon Heineken and the Starwood Hotel Group.
There are three H Clubs worldwide:

h club>diana - Sheraton Diana Majestic - 42 Viale Piave, Milan
h club>doney - The Westin Excelsior - 141 Via Vittorio Veneto, Rome
h club>lido - Des Bains - 17 Lungomare Marconi, Venice Lido

The tracklist takes advantage of the cult artists in the international electronic scene like; Lemon Jelly, Mylo, Phoenix, to the urban style of Richard X featuring Kelis to Scandinavian pop; Dangerfield feat. Bernessa, inserting some new wave electronic tracks from the 80’s; Human League and Talk Talk. A touch of bossa nova with Thievery Corporation, Nouvelle Vague and Bebel Gilberto which takes you to far and exotic horizons offering memories of a summer that never ends.

Sheraton Diana Majestic Milan, h club (more info)

The Sheraton Diana Majestic is a luxurious 5* hotel, part of the Sheraton worldwide group. The hotel was the last sight on my last trip to Milano. This charming hotel is located in the heart of Milan and a reference point for a clientele tied to the world of art, culture and fashion. Only a few steps away from via Montenapoleone and the Brera district, you can not ask for a better location.
The only hotel in Milan to boast an exquisite garden with three bars that come together offering an intimate and charming atmosphere. Every evening offering a sophisticated aperitivo (happy hour) with the hip Milan crowd. During the summer, the aperitivo is held on the upper terrace where the skyline of Milano can be seen or you enjoy an overlook of the garden.

Old Skool Vision

In the 80s Cazal created his own style of glasses which stands meanwhile for extravagance and quality at the highest level. 25 years ago he gained dubious fame in the USA when two people were killed for one of his popular models. The Cazal 607 is one of those precious models since it was a steady component of the American Hip-Hop scene in the 80s. One good example: the Band Run DMC wore this model at numerous appearances and are pictured with them on various record covers. Even the book "Back in the days" written by Jamel Shabazz describes in detail the American Hip-Hop culture of that time and offers countless pictures of the Cazal 607. Cari Zalloni himself wore a Cazal 163. A lot of celebrities still dress up with a Cazal made in "W.Germany". The inscription "Made in West Germany" is of utter importance; if you wish to make sure that you are buying and/or possess originals. Various models were reproduced and appeared on the market after the reunification of Germany. Only the "First Editions" carry the label "Made in West Germany" and remind us that before the decades before the 90s Germany was divided.

My Sneaker Closet - My 1st Adidas from NYC

Adidas Forum Mid Men - Materials of the World (Japanese selvage denim and Japanese silk print)
Limited Edition 1 of 1000

Adidas Forum Mid Women - Materials of the World (Japanese selvage denim and Japanese silk print)
Limited Edition 1 of 1000

Adidas Track Jacket Men - Materials of the World - Japan

My Sneaker Closet - My 2nd Air Jordan's

Air Jordan 5 Commercial

The original Air Jordan 5 was released in February 1990, again designed by Hatfield. Some elements were the same from the Air Jordan 4, but the Air Jordan 5's most distinctive feature is arguably its reflective tongue. There was also another innovation: clear rubber soles. The soles gave the shoe a whole new and unique look.

The Air Jordan V also featured a base top with lace locks, making strapping on the shoe easy. The lace lock feature partly inspired the Air Jordan Spiz'ike. The Air Jordan 5 model is considered to have the best structure and design to wear during basketball games and sold the most pairs of shoes from the Air Jordan line.

Air Jordan 5 LS (Deep Burgundy/Lt Graphite-Silver) Limited Life Style Edition

Hatfield is believed to have drawn inspiration for the Air Jordan 5 from the World War II Mustang fighter plane; which is most notably visible in the shark teeth shapes on the midsole. The Air Jordan 5 was retroed in 2000 to great demand. In 2006 several re-retro 5's had released including the very popular LS "Grape" V's, the LS "burgundy" V's and the popular "Fire-Red" V's.

My Sneaker Closet - My 1st Air Jordan's

Air Jordan 3 Commercial

The “Fire Red” Air Jordan 3 was the last of the original colorways to be retroed when it finally returned 18 years after its debut in 1988.

Air Jordan 3 Retro (white / fire red / cement grey)

The Air Jordan 3 was designed by Tinker Hatfield. It was the first Air Jordan to feature a visible air unit on the heel, the new Jumpman logo, an elephant print trim, and tumble leather for a luxury look.

The Air Jordan 3 were also famous for the humorous ads depicting Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon—the character he played in his film She's Gotta Have It. This campaign was known as "Mars and Mike" ad campaign. This was one Nike's most successful advertisement campaigns.

This was said to be Michael Jordan's favourite shoes, he wore it during the 1988 Dunk Championship (which he won) and many other historical events in his basketball career. The Air Jordan 3's had poor sales when first retroed in 1994. However when they were re-retroed they sold out instantly. A pair of the Air Jordan 3 model can be sold for over 300 dollars. The long awaited "Fire Red" Air Jordan 3 was released in March 2007.

Welcome

My first blog and my first post....intended to bring fashion in my home town back to the focus of people's attention. Hamburg may not be the famous place in Germany where fashion trends find a beginning....however it also may be.

I will try to present to you new posts about styles I see, people I meet and what makes them special and unique in their style. I will try to update on a regular basis, so please come back and visit CHRIS' CLOSET.

You can find more about CHRIS' CLOSET in the upcoming About section.