SOMEBODY PLEASE :: SAN JOSE

DEFINITION OF A TRUE LOWRIDER :: HOW LOW CAN YOU GO

CLASSIC STYLE CAR CLUB (L.A.)

LOW AND SLOW

Lowriders have long been a symbol of cultural tradition and identity. The customized hydraulic setup, candy color paint jobs, chrome detailing and the stylized artistic touch of these cars have evolved from the Chicano community base to the broad spectrum of society. Lowriders: The Art of Low and Slow will explore the passion that comes with creating these vehicles and the history and evolution of lowrider culture. The exhibit will showcase some of the most ornate and visually captivating lowrider vehicles from the local community and beyond.

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MY WEEKEND IN SAN JOSE

I Had a great time chilling with my amigo's Allen Thayer and Renmin on a recent trip down south to San Jose. I'm going to split this into 2 segments, but First here's the whole set of PICTURES from the past weekend.

Shout out to all our new friends Jeff (On The Corner Music), Pauly (Street Low Magazine) DJ's Tommy Siqueiro, Arlene Soulera, Fernando Aguilar & The Soul Strivers, The Homeboy Mad, dee Lady, Joe Baby and our Host Soulero Sal...


Thanks to Allen for using his Wax Poetics love. You can expect a great article in the near future on the Chicano Lifestyle and the Music.

MALIBU

I was at the parents house for a few weeks which was really nice to get out of the CITY. As you may notice I've been lagging on post, but I'm back, refreshed with loads of new music, pics, and events.

Below are a few pics I scanned of my pops Malibu from back in the day. Classic Love machine.

I thought this new LENNY WILLIAMS track would be the perfect song that represents the pictures. YESSSSSS I said new LENNY WILLIAMS track!!!! Dont sleep.

LENNY WILLIAMS - ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON 2009

WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES

LOVING THIS 45 RIGHT NOW.

THEE MIDNITERS

THEE MIDNITERS - IT'LL NEVER BE OVER FOR ME

FOR MY RAZA

A HISTORIC EVENT IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES

MY DAD TURNED ME ON TO THIS EVENT THAT HE'LL BE ATTENDING THIS SATURDAY. FOR MANY OLD SCHOOL CHICANO'S IN SO.CAL WHO ARE/WERE INTO CARS THIS WAS A LIFESTYLE. CRUISING THE STREETS OF WHITTIER LOOKING GOOD AND FLOSSY. BELOW IS A SCENE FROM "BOULAVARD NIGHTS" A CLASSIC FILM ON LOWRIDER AND LATINO CULTURE. IF YOU FORWARD THE VIDEO TO 5:10 SECONDS YOU WILL VIEW A PIECE OF HISTORY AND THE MEMORIES.