H&M Opens in Myeong-dong (명동), Seoul (서울)!

After a long awaited debut, the Seoul H&M opens in Myeong-Dong (명동).  Myeong-Dong is similar to NYC's Soho.  Recent imports to this trendy shopping district have included Uniqlo, Forever 21, and Mango.  SPAO was another addition, which is purely Korean operated.  Surprisingly, H&M decided not to partner with Lotte.

FYI, Lotte pretty much runs the block in Korea.  It's a huge Korean and Japanese conglomerate.  The umbrella of operations includes everything imaginable:  amusement parks, finance, candy, shopping, food, hotels, etc.  A quick google search and you can get this or research on your own.  Point being, H&M has balls for passing up on the partnership.  It could be bad business or not.  I'm not familiar enough with Lotte to say anything, but most companies chose to partner with Lotte.

As you can see there was quite a long line.  Waits were reported as long as 2 to 3 hours.  The overall space looks quite chic as opposed to other H&M stores I've seen.  I'm still trying to figure out the price point.  Hopefully, H&M will still be cheap and inexpensive for Korean shoppers.  Since it is an international company, I'm hopeful.  Yet, I'm told that shopping in Korea is really inexpensive due to wholesale retailers which would be competition in itself..  Honestly, from what Korean friends have told me, and what I've seen on online Korean retailers- H&M might not have much to offer.  Although, American Apparel has been pretty successful.

 

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When you gotta go, you gotta go!

Enjoy this video of a monkey peeing in its own mouth.  Pictures of Craftpants Philly's PBR craft show coming soon!

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Rappin 4 Tay. Join the players club?

This beat stays in your head, its old school n' from the Bay Area nuff said..  right?



-Schmootzie

Guess who's back?

As Rakim said: it's been a long time I shouldn't of left you,
 with out a strong rhyme to step to. So I'm (One Love) back by popular demand...okay mostly it is the other Zombies sending me emails telling me to get back to posting. So here I am.
I've got alot of juicy stuff saved up for you guys... so let's get the show started.

One of my favourite subjects is  copyright law, and how archaic it has become. REALLY the whole world needs to modernize their perspective on copyright, and we need to to keep the court system out of the art world.
Here is a documentary on the subject called Good Copy Bad Copy...watch it and educate yourself...props to Girl Talk and all the people involved in this documentary which is arguably the most complete look into this subject.

Throwback Friday: Greatest High-Tops No.1

It's "Throwback Friday" time and to kick things off we have the amazingly named Superlover Cee & Cassanova Rud. These Queens natives produced by the late great hip hop legend Paul C McKasty [Ultramagnetic MC's, Main Source, Eric B & Rakim] where kinda slept on at the time, but now typify the "Golden Era" late 80's James Brown sampling Hip Hop sound. This is the title track from their 1988 debut "Girls I Got 'Em Locked"........we hope they don't mean.....in the basement!



Bonus: 20 Hip Hop album covers recreated in Lego.

-jimmy plates

How to promote your mixtape?

Courtesy of young asa Z, aka ? I give you the ad for the Randy Mixtape... Which has something to do with 2Dopeboys.. I laughed quite a bit.  Above is maybe a picture of Raaandy?  I'll let you know if it is whenever the f-ck I want...

-Schmootzie

Vinyl collage making, sleevefacing, etc.

I love you records.  Not only can you sleeveface (as I have mentioned before), but you can make a dope collage too.  I cribbed this from here, and here, to try to call attention to the many uses of vinyl.  Anyone who emails us one (ultrafastzombie@gmail.com) can be sure that we will put it up.  That's right we'll make you famous just like the illy funkstas..  If you don't know who they are don't necessarily go cry in the corner, but think about doing so if you consider yourself a hip hop afficionado.  Just google them and watch their randomly somewhat chopped up video on youtube ok?  Actually, you know what?

Sienna Miller and Jude Law Reunited

I've never been one to care for either Sienna Miller or Jude Law, separate or together.  I always thought that Jude Law was the kind of guy to go cry in the corner.  I feel like he plays the same type in every single movie.  In "AI" he was a robot man-whore.  In "Alfie" and "Closer" he basically was a snake of a man who ended up crying over his poor decision making resulting from his brain being in his dick.

proof that Jude Law goes cry in the corner

Basically, I imagine that Jude Law cries a lot in real life too.  Art imitates life.  Life imitates art. 
Most of us know that Jude Law was caught banging the nanny which basically led to his break up with Miller.  And before that Miller broke up Law and Sadie Frost.  Down the road, Miller gets involved with married actor Balthazar Getty.  I used to think she was a homewrecker and the Sienna overexposure annoyed the shit out of me.

What if David Lynch = funny

Young 바나나  sent me a link to this.  It is pretty funny, and a bit creepy in how accurate it may be in  depicting movies in David Lynch's style.  If you don't know who David Lynch is, go cry in the corner, then click here.  That's wiki, I'd send you to his site but then you'd just buy coffee maybe.  Mr. Lynch is perhaps most famous for his movies, from the failure that was Dune to the cult classics such as Blue Velvet. But what if he had directed 3 Men and a Baby? 

Knock before entering...

DJ necklaces.

Go here, and buy yourself a DJ Premier necklace, featuring a milk crate..  If you don't know why, then go cry in the corner.  Do you think in the future will it be a lil' dangling hard-drive? I think I'll design one just in case.  I have no idea if Primo actually sponsors this, but its still pretty interesting.  Do not worry folks, we zombies are up to something, thus a very temporary lack of heavy doses of new stuff.

-Schmootzie

The many faces of a cat...

 

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Well excuse me...

I'm having a brain fart...

 

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The 45 King, Swedish TV and a bit of history.

The 45 King is dope.

He is perhaps one of the best producers in the history of hip-hop, from being the brain behind big hits, to pushing the envelope of nearly everything quite successfully.  If you are a proper old school fan and vinyl collector, then you more then likely know this, if you aren't I strongly suggest that you read up on him.  I was inspired to put this up by nahright.com (big respect!) who featured this video and a couple of others.  I added my own two cents because I am a zombie and blog cribbing from color schemes to ideas isn't our style.  I also own some 45 king records so I'm a fan.  This video is about the making of Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" (a song he produced) and you can watch the full version here.  Peace Swedish TV.  Mer information ;P

PBR Art in Philadelphia, February 27, 2010

Well, why not?  FZ is going to this.

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Not so boring neutral...

One Love, old school video, zombietalk

Classic Old School video below. Now for,

zombietalk..

Hey there lost zombie, fill us in on that Northern Front, we know you don't (front that is) ;P !  Down south, cross pond, cross pacific we'd like an update on that maple leafiness...  One love, one love, one love..  The One Love video's even got some famous folks in it, the song samples this too..  Heath Brothers = banging...  niicceeee... Don't make me go Bob Marley on you.



^ original sample, from the Heath Brothers, dope album, go buy it!



^ the story behind this song is cool too...

word..

-schmootzie

p.s.  Interview yourself folks, us zombies will deliver what you need out there thats a guarantee..

Glamour and Gluttony

I came across this editorial from Vogue Girl Korea.  Just in time for the Coco Rocha/ fat controversy!  Not sure what to think.  The model looks really cute in a lot of the shots, but the food shots are a bit bizarre!  See more here.

Is anybody out there?!

  

Is anybody out there?!  

If you build it they will come!  

Now go eat some crumbs!

We're going to interview you!

1.  What's your favorite blog (other then us, duh)?

2.  What do you want to see more of, such as podcasts and downloads, videos, fashion, interviews, DJ shit, news, etc.?

3.  Would you rather eat a crumb or a crumbcake?

4.  Do you tweet?  (If so add us!)

Leave your answers in the comments.  You don't have to register to comment.

xo

Your Zombie

Flexi Disc flex!

If you can't spin vinyl, and you DJ, then that's your problem.  Seriously.  You can still be a DJ... Maybe, but you never put in the work or (more then likely) have the talent of a DJ who did it in the traditional fashion.  Those are just the facts.  I suggest every Digi-J try out some records and learn from what's come before too.  It never hurts right?  If you are a vinyl DJ there are a lot of different types of records you may come across, spinning each one has different challenges to be sure, but the one I've found that I feel deserves a mini-blog is the flexi-disc.  They were tiny little records that you could bend..  Sometimes they came in magazines, seriously.  Cool right?  Below is a video of DJ Shadow spinning one, they are pretty weird.

-Schmootzie

* peace to Print Mag for both these posts!

Santiago Ortiz, the Maeve project etc. Our busy Saturday... Our lazy Sunday..

     Click this..  Trust me..

Read about it, and a lot of other banging sh-t here.

Peace Barcelona!

Think about it folks, we are zombies right?  Thus when we get a chance to go out and have fun, rather then eat you all, you better believe we do.  As a result we were all too busy on Saturday, all 24 hours of it, to blog here.  We also may or may not have only a few things to put up today, but remember this folks.  Every time we take lil' breaks we come back with more firepower. We've added two new zombies .com'd ourselves, put up 3 banging new mixes and dropped some serious science in the last two weeks...  This time things shall be no different.  Next friday expect a some real nice treats.  Mmmm delicious.  I the meantime, peep this, and my next couple posts to keep our readers fed on a lazy Sunday.

Its Friday.. Thus..

Aye!!
In honor of Mr. Blood up in Morningside, we've got Gucci and OJ Da Juice Man,    
again..                              
                                                        ^He's got the FZ money...



-Schmootzie

*picture source and interesting site

Table Etiquette for Cats =^..^=

Like, Like, Like it's Peaches Geldof

 

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Massive Attack album art banned by London tube.

Article from the BBC on the poster advertising Massive Attack's new album being rejected by TFL [Transport for London] for looking too much like grafitti.

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Twerk That

Twerk Twerk Twerk Twerk Twerk That Ass

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Erin Wasson is annoying

Every once in a while, I'll come across a magazine or newspaper article declaring some girl an "it girl."  The fashion industry, other media, and bloggers go nuts and everyone agrees that so and so is the next big thing.  For one, I can't stand the term "it girl.'  I've noticed it girls don't usually do anything- well they do several projects, such as being an ex-model, socialite, fashion designer, date someone famous, star in a music video or some artsy obscure film, or have a band.  But mostly they don't do anything all that important.  The sheep follow and so forth.  So here is the first installment of shIT girls.  One of my all time favorites, Erin Wasson.



Erin Wasson was a successful model, worked with renowned photographers, and collaborated with fashion designer Alexander Wang.  She also starred in some kind of promotional video for Justin Timberlake's clothing line.  Eventually, she parted ways with Wang and started her own fashion line.

I think she tries too hard.  She reminds me of the type of girl who was "popular in high school" and then went to college and discovered herself thus creating a new persona.  In the above youtube video, my friend and I took shots every time she said "like" and then blacked out.

Lower Merion High School, spying on their students...

First of all, let's start with the basics.  For those of you guys out there who do not live in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Lower Merion is a public high school in one of the wealthier parts of our region.  In fact, its pretty loaded, check the stats if you don't believe me.  It is so loaded that it provides all of its students with take home Mac laptop computers, which is pretty cool right?  It is in the Central League athletically (peace Strath Haven!!!) and was where Kobe Bryant went to high school.  Sounds pretty cool, and I thought it was.  I have a few old friends who went there and it was a place that as far as public schools go, was one of the better.  Then I heard from my friend Mr. Traynor in Scotland* that I should look at a link he sent me and check my newspaper.

I realize my Philadelphia friends more then likely know this, but I'll let the headline speak for itself..  This redefines WTF I think.  Without further ado..  Here's the news:
Click links to become disturbed...

Big L Tribute! R.I.P. sir... May you never be forgotten.

 If you haven't heard of Big L, then go cry in the corner.  Seriously, he is one of the best mc's from New York ever.  Sadly he was taken from us fans, eleven years ago and far too soon.  Biggie and him are sorely missed and skills like theirs won't be found for quite a long time.  In my never ending hip-hop blog wandering / time wasting*  I found something that is very very cool, apparently Tony Touch did an entire show dedicated to Big L, he let DJ Premier (!!!) take over too, NICE and the nahmean.com article on it includes a radio rip. I met Big L's mom a few years ago and she was really cool, out of respect for her well-being and due to the simple facts about the music industry I hope everyone out there will purchase Big L's stuff rather then download it.

I'd suggest grabbing the rip I mentioned without the two different hour break downs off of DJ Premiers blog but the link died.  Folks gotta' grab things quick out there huh?  Either way the good stuff is up on nahmeans thing.  Also, I love listening to what DJ's all over the country are up to, especially in markets where I can't listen...  Or satellite, you know, whatever's clever.  If you work for a dope station from San Fran to Montreal to Atl. or outer space please take note of this.  You've got an untapped market, leave the ads in and please feed me.



classic..

Thank me later.. 

-schmootzie

2NE1 Style

I like 2NE1's style.  It's pretty kooky.  Very fun and colorful.  Below is an interview with their stylists from Nylon Magazine:

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Photographer Michael Hicks and his experience in Haiti

I first met Michael Hicks while he was living in Philadelphia.  He received a degree in Photography and Anthropology at Drexel University and is currently based out of Brooklyn, New York.  Reminiscent of true photo journalism Hicks states, "Portraying the truth and being a part of history are what matters."  His lens recently took him to Haiti to do just that.  Please visit http://www.mhicksphoto.com/haiti.htm to see more images.  It's worth the visit to read about his experience and see all of his images for a full picture of the situation in Haiti.  He's gracefully agreed to share some more of his experience there with us.  Interview after the cut.

Michael Hicks

Banksy on channel 4 news

More Banksy news in the run up to his March 5th movie release, this time in the form of an interesting piece on Channel 4 news . Artist or brand? either way, you wouldn't believe how far this pair of "chancers" went go to make a [not so] quick buck. Who would know you could find culture in deepest South London on your way to pick up a flat pack wardrobe?



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Eye tape, vanity, makeup and more

We recently posted some before and after photos of Korean plastic surgery.  Another beauty trend in Asia is eye tape or eye glue.  Essentially, many Asians have what is called a monolid.  Here's an example.

Some women choose to get plastic surgery to have the crease.  Many people mistake it for a wish to look more Caucasian or a desire to be more Westernized.  Although some women may desire this, others believe: that old age causes saggy eyelids, monolids make it harder to put on makeup (eyeliner disappears on my monolid), or somehow it just seems better aesthetically.  Other women may be going for what's called the "ullzang" look.  Ulzzang is basically a term to describe a kind of style that is mostly made up of freakishly large anime eyes, funky hairstyles, and cutesy poses and faces.  In addition to eye tape, some women also use circle lenses.  The retina is basically way larger then the normal size.

Rat-A-Fake-Tat

Ever since I was a little zombie, I envied those with tattoos.  I wanted to be covered. I wanted a boy (or girl) that was covered. They were daring. Sexy. Offensive.

Now, everyone has one or tons. I'm a rare breed to not have any.

I bet you 10 bucks that girl you checked out at the grocery has a butterfly on her somewhere. 

Even people who don't have the cliches and have real artwork don't seem all that special to me anymore. Tattoos have lost their shimmer to me. I respect and adore good tattoos, don't get me wrong. I'm into the culture. If you're seriously covered I seriously respect that. But their appeal came to me in taboo. Now they are just something to look at. Art. Nothing to hide from your parents. They probably have some too.

Over the past several years I have been watching this transition occur. Movie stars flashing their tats on the red carpet. Whole clothing lines using flash as their inspiration. I just stumbled across the worst of it. Coming soon to a Chanel near you: temporary tattoos.  

In case you're too pussy to get a real one, this washes off in a few days

If you were wondering... I still choose boys and girls with tats over the clean skinned folk. It's sexy. I can't blame pop culture and fashion for picking up on that

- That Girl Em

Happy Birthday ?

Kim Jong Il in Philly?  Okay, yeah, that's not funny at all but anyway..  It's his birthday today.
No comment..  Read all about it, good ol' Christian Science Monitor's got you covered.

-Schmootzie

Coco Rocha is Fat?

Coco Rocha

The New York Times just ran an article titled "A Model's Prospects:  Slim and None."  The focus of this article was on both Coco Rocha and the modeling industry's obsession with thinness.  First off, I applaud Coco and the NYTimes for bringing up this problem, but I felt that the article was watered down.  The author, Guy Trebay, basically downplays Rocha's career alluding it to being equivalent to resume "paragraphs."  For one, she started her career in 2004 which puts her at a current and very successful 6 years.  Rocha is one of Vogue's darlings that they correctly predicted to be one of "The World's Next Top Models."  She's landed numerous exclusive covers, advertisements, and editorials and walked for some of the industry's top names (and quite a few as the opener).  Currently, Rocha is a correspondent for Modelina.com, dabbling with her own clothing line Rococo, as well as hosts Fashion Week TV.  Personally, I love her.  I think it's great that she isn't limiting herself to modeling.  We Zombies also like that she's Canadian and we enjoy her blog.

Plus Size Model

African Hip-Hop gets Zeffed up? The Crumbville Times:

The Crumbville Times: 

Hip-Hop music is certainly respected world-wide, from Russia, to Japan, to Australia to basically everywhere else (seriously) there are beats and lyricists galore.  We zombies aren't exactly annoyed by this, in fact we have Canadian, British, American (and Asian-Asiafile? wtf?) voices going into our posts so...  Its good to always have at least the beats rhymes and our lives to talk about.  Right?  Well, we have that and of course discussing zombie life...  That gets boring though. The music stuff is much better.

Anyway, a couple weeks ago I came across a link (provided by 바나나) to a video by a South African group called Die Antwoord (or "The Answer" in Afrikaans) called Enter the Ninja.

A lil' break, a good Heartbreak... Take it easy folks!

We hope you've had a great Valentine Day so far folks.  Here's a lil' soundtrack for your evening times.  We zombies have taken this weekend off, for very good reasons.  Click on the picture to get the mix.  Once again courtesy of commissioner Plates!  This one is extra dope!

-schmootzie

Stussy - J Dilla Documentary & T-shirts

To commemorate the "Beats, Rhymes & Life" of the late J Dilla [or Jay Dee as he was known on my personal preference of his music] Stussy are hosting "Dilla Day" in their North American stores tomorrow, here's the first of a three part documentary on Detroits legendary Hip Hop producer.



You've seen the movie, now cop one for yourself.

-jimmy plates

Banksy movie trailer music

For those that haven't seen it yet here's the dope trailer to Banksy's forthcoming movie "Exit Through The Gift Shop" billed as "The first street art disaster movie". All of us at Crumbville can't wait for this to drop.

"What's that bangin' beat" i hear, well it's the instrumental version of The Creators feat. Phil Da Agony "Kronkite" from the U.K. production duo's 2000 album "The Weight". Game tight indeed.

Big shout to Si Spex my mentor on the beats and how to fit as much on your plate at a Chinese buffet....

"forget noodles and rice, go for the meat and gravy" good advice for any beat maker.

-jimmy plates

Plastic Surgery in Korea: Before and After

While I don't endorse plastic surgery, I think the before and after pictures are fun to look at.  Here are a few magazine scans of ads from a Korean magazine.

 

Other ways twitter ruins society...

In lieu of the passing of Alexander McQueen, newspapers and blogs have been posting up the deceased designer's last tweets.  Another newspaper claims Kate Moss is in grief based on her tweets.  As any blog or media, we did announce McQueen's passing.  Yet we refuse to post his twitters.  Although we did not know McQueen personally, we urge the media to let his friends and loved ones mourn quietly.  And without the scrutiny and privacy invasion of dissecting their twitter accounts, blogs, etc.

Upon the passing of Korean supermodel Daul Kim, her blog was pilfered by the media, only to later be closed to the public.

I will not claim to understand the phenomenon of celebrity, but between the money and fame, their is/ was a real person.

Let's honor their creativity and impact with a moment of silence.

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RIP Alexander McQueen

 

Long Live the McQueen

May You

RIP

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen found dead at 40 in an apparent suicide. 

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