CLASSIC HITS :: SPRING 2012

The "Classic" New York Graffiti Book now hitting the Big Screen. Coming Spring 2012

Classic Hits: New York’s Pioneering Subway Graffiti Writers is a book by Alan Fleisher and Paul Iovino, with an introduction by Phase 2 that covers over 40 years of graffiti in the Big Apple. In Classic Hits, the pioneers talk about how they got started and where graffiti took them. Together, the essays offer an invaluable picture of graff in the early, playful years. Featured artists in the groundbreaking book include Ale One, All Jive 161, Blade, Cay 161, Checker 170, Clyde, Death, Fdt 56, Flint 707, Iz The Wiz, Jester 1, Joe 182, Lava, Lsd OM, Mico, Pnut 2, Roger 1, Ski 168, Snake 1, Taki 183 and Vamm.

ROY AYERS PROJECT

The Roy Ayers Project (twitter @RoyAyersProject) is first and foremost a documentary, produced by digital media professionals, telling the life, music, and philosophy of the great Roy Ayers. It is also art, talented artists who use their gifts to express themselves through canvas, murals, and other mediums capturing the spirit of Roy Ayers. It is also performance, bringing together Roy Ayers himself with talented musicians to perform live at venues across the country. The Roy Ayers Project is about sharing the essence and legacy of one of the greatest musicians ever to live. Okayplayer and Revivalist are proud to be have partnered with The Roy Ayers Project to premiere trailers and information on the project until it’s released in the Spring of 2012. Today, we give you the very first look featuring none other than ?uestlove.

THE SEATTLE SOUL & FUNK SCENE IN THE 1970's :: WHEEDLE'S GROOVE

The story arc traced by WHEEDLE’S GROOVE — Jennifer Maas’ documentary about the Seattle soul and funk scene of the ’70s — is the best expression of the city’s zeitgeist in recent memory.” – Jonathan Zwickel, Seattle Times

“The best documentary of 2010", Wheedle’s Groove is a moving cinematic testament to the pure power of music and not only a tribute to the Seattle soul music scene, but to a time in our nation’s not-too-far-off past when it felt for a beautiful minute like America had soul.” – Michael Simmons, Huffington Post

“Maas’s unearthing of this small group of musicians, decked out in platform shoes, soul ’fros and pimp hats, serves up pure gold with every frame.” – Johnson Cummins, Montreal Mirror

“Wheedle’s Groove resists becoming a sentimental pastiche of bittersweet Old School reminisces by deftly illustrating how music shapes community, breaks barriers and forges new paths.” – John Hubbel, Indie Memphis Film Festival

“The filmmakers have approached the subject and its players with a sense of appreciation and compassion that is evident throughout the film. It is a must-see for any fan of soul, funk, and R&B music.” – Tim Sampson, Communications Director, Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

I'M STILL HERE

The Infamous Joaquin Phoenix stencil can be seen all over the streets of San Francisco. This one appeared around the corner from my house the other day so I had to capture it.

Not sure if this is cleaver way for HOLLY WOOD to promote the new Documentary on the Joaquin Phoenix melt down, but the buzz is definitely making noise and the art directions is super cool. Great idea for using stencils to create a ruckus. I will give you my 2 cents once I actually pay to see this infamous break down.


I heard there is some footage of Joaquin Phoenix at FUNKMOSPHERE from 2009 . I heard he was there awhile back with a camera crew and there was some small drama. Lets see if it made it to the big screen.