Summer is coming and with it a preview of the 2012 Daily Paper Summer collection. In this behind-the-scenes video of the photoshoot for the label’s forthcoming Summer lookbook, you’ll steal glimpses of several all over print T-shirts and cut and sew pieces. Check out the Daily Paper website for more information regarding the collection.

Camera & Edit: Yoji Moniz (Broke Elephant)

Check Out our new website WWW.DAILYPAPERCLOTHING.COM with the 2012 summer pre-fall collection

For the upcoming season Filling Pieces uses a variety of materials such as butter-soft suede and high-quality leather, and textile containing a native Aztec pattern. Besides a variety of classic models we’ve come to want and expect from the upstart company, the collection also contains new models in the form of a low cut oxford brogue/wingtip-inspired trainer. All the models are created with patted vulcanized rubber outsoles. The collection will be available starting April 28 on the webshop and other selected retailers around the globe

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Take a look at the recap of 97% Africa held on the 19th of April at the Favela Chic, Paris. L’Afrique Som Systeme were the guest for the second edition.

Our good brothers Yannick Do, Oko and OFIVE.TV have invited L’Afrique Som Systeme for their upcomming event 97% Africa this thuesday at Favela Chic Paris.

The dj duo Yannick Do & Oko are back to give you some African spring 2012 love.
The evening will be supported by OFIVE.TV and broadcasted live by REC BANANA .

In order to be on the guestlist make sure you join the event on Facebook. Entrance is gratuit!

There is a Brazilian cuisine available from 20.00 till 23.00

Check out the trailers from the previous event after the click
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Homemade bestaat al ruim 2 jaar en heeft al meer dan 100.00 broodjes verkocht!!!!!.
Reden voor een feestje met al onze vaste gasten en iedereen die ons nog niet kent.
Dit gaan ze aanstaande donderdag 22 maart vieren in de Jimmy Woo. Net als al hun broodjes hebben ze een heerlijke line up sa…mengesteld.Dj’s Clay, Dennis Branko & Lee Stuart, Alain Kuipers, Moussa Sadik, Jay-B, Flava, Cream, L’Afrique som Systemeen MC Don Gelly
Ook hebben ze een special guest, maar om te weten wie dat is moet je aanwezig zijn op deze nu al legendarische avond.
Was je bij de vorige edities dan weet je dat het dak eraf gaat, kom je voor het eerst ‘brace

Music video by Papa Ghana performing I Am An African.(2012)
‘I Am An African’ is the first single of Papa Ghana’s EP ‘I Am An African’.
Buy the single, instrumental and remix on iTunes

Papa Ghana is an Dutch vocalist with Ghanaian roots. Papa Ghana is member of Daily Paper and is one third of the music trio L’Afrque Som Systeme. Influenced by many cultures Papa Ghana uses variety of styles and genre’s in his music such as afrobeat, coupe decale, kuduro, grime, dubstep, electro and hip hop. He is currently working on his debut EP. ‘The Mandingo EP’

Credits:

Shot & Directed: Sharon Jane D. (www.sharonjane.com)
Co director, Edit & Grading: Yoji Moniz (Broke Elephant)
Assistant: Lorenzo De Wit (www.lorenzodewit.tumblr.com)
Styling: Monika Blazevic (www.mnk-blzvc.nl)
Production: Jefferson Osei & Sharon Jane D.

Na een radiostilte van bijna 3 maanden is het tijd voor een KWIJT tussendoortje voordat het 5 jarig bestaan gevierd wordt (05 mei te AIR Amsterdam).
De eerste vrijdag van maart strijkt KWIJT neer in een POP-UP club in hartje centrum van Amsterdam, met een capaciteit van 400 man in een underground vibe
is dit de perfecte locatie voor de officiele opwarmer van het grote 5jarig bestaan van KWIJT.
KWIJT begon 5 jaar geleden met Fanny West & Deejay Cream en staan nog steeds aan het roer samen zullen ze je terugbrengen naar toen maar ook het heden niet vergeten, verwacht niets of alles! Tjek achter de mic…….gekkigheid!
De andere zaal zal op zn kop gezet worden door L’Afrique Som Systeme dat betekent nieuwe herra en rwina

KWIJT zoals het ooit begon, knus
gezellig, warm en helemaal KWIJT gaan met zn allen.
Een kaart kan je in de vvk kopen via (www.sffrmkrs.nl) dat scheelt je 2,50 en garandeerd je plekje op deze unieke editie.
De locatie zal een week van te voren worden bekend gemaakt via de website van SFFRMKRS en alle andere social media uitingen.

KWIJT POP-UP PARTY
VRIJDAG 02 MAART 2012
23:00 – 05:00
Fanny West & Cream
L’Afrique Som Systeme
MC Tjek
RGLRS19. (Pop Up Club) te Reguliersdwarsstraat 19, Amsterdam)
10,- VVK (www.sffrmkrs.nl)
12,50 Deur (als er nog kaarten over zijn)
(www.sffrmkrs.nl)

The House of BBB, Daily Paper & Swurdin present: R KELLY. – A brand new party catering you and your girls in every possible need. That is, if all your possible needs are BBB’s, Papa Ghana (it’s his birdday and WE WILL be celebrating), sexy music, an even sexier crowd and drinks on drinks on drinks on drinks. Keep it classy but not too classy!

18 Februari 23.00 hr
Chicago Social Club
Newskool R&B / Oldskool R&B / Hiphop / Dancehall

Lineup:
l’Afrique Som Systeme
Rory Peezy
Bigi Bana Boys

It’s gonna be a party y’all!

We proudly present to you the 5th collaboration in the FreshCotton 10 year anniversary collaboration series. Two snapbacks in navy and burgundy color ways.

FreshCotton X Daily Paper Collab

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10 Jaar FreshCotton feest in de Westerunie en de Westerliefde. Met optredens van Mr Polska, Hydroboyz, Zwartlicht, Feest DJ Ruud, Rory Parks, Floor Dirk & Ik, DJ Gomes, Snelle Jelle, Henzel & Disco Nova, FS Green, Jiggy Djé, Sticks, Winne en L’Afrique Som Systeme.

FreshCotton bestaat tien jaar. Dat vieren zij met 10 collabos en met 1 epic party.

TICKETS NU VERKRIJGBAAR BIJ DE FRESHCOTTON HQ (Achtergracht 15, 10:00 – 18:00)

TICKETS AAN DE DEUR – VRIJDAG VANAF 22:00

Vrijdag 27 januari 2012
22.00 – 05.00
Westerunie & Westerliefde, in Westerpark Amsterdam
10 min. vanaf A’dam CS

Tickets: 15 euro

Vrijdag de 13de bundelen Jimmy Woo, Daily Paper en Redplanet onze krachten voor een epicje. And with our power combined… THAT SHIT CRAY!

Vrijdag de 13e staat volledig in het teken van Mardi Gras. Verwacht invloeden van de welbekende paradefeesten met opzwepende muziek van L’Afrique Som Systeme en Jaziah bijgestaan door MC VI.

Bij HYPE staat trouwens niet alleen muziek centraal, maar ook fashion. Dus kom fresh, crispy en get your mingle on!

LINE UP

JAZIAH
L’AFRIQUE SOM SYSTEME
MC VI

Vrijdag 13 januari
Entree: 15 euro
23.00 – 04.00
Jimmy Woo
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 18

Na het enorme succes in de Blender gaat Cookies & Cream vanaf nu vies en ruig in Vief & Vuig, Hiroshima in het kwadraat. Cookies & Cream Pre Xmass X Freshcotton 10 year anniversary (pre party), de kerstman is iets vroeger dit jaar.

Freshcotton pakt groots uit voor hun aankomend 10 jarig bestaan, de giveaways zullen in het rond vliegen. We gaan all night met Djoevenile, Rafiquelefreaq, L’Afrique Som Systeme, the one and only Abstract & mc Sevda.

De Dresscode is kanye voor de heren en a la victoria’s secret voor de dames. Get your pre Xmass on! Het is Cookies & Cream of niks, we gaan stunten met Obey, The Hundreds en de mannen van Style Syndicate in all Python. Het wordt Lindsay Lohan los, guaranteed pre-xmass madness.

FreshCotton heeft zijn lookbook game naar een ander niveau getild met deze nieuwe ‘Happy Holidays’ mini lookbook.

Met feestelijke stijl inspiraties laat FreshCotton zien hoe je in december swagfull en layered met een gerust hart naar je schoonouders of familie kunt gaan. Het uit de VOC tijd stammende Cafè Oosterling is als locatie gebruikt voor deze shoot. Een cafè wat zeker de moeite waard is voor een drankje.

Brands: WoodWood, Suit, Timberland Abington, Folk, Libertine Libertine, Penfield, Dr. Martins, Velour, Knowledge Apparel Cotton, Pendleton, Clarks en Gant Rugger.

Zie hier de volledige lookbook.
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A fan run fundraiser for the Dutch Heart Cause by playing videogames, a unique concept in the Netherlands. From wednesday the 14th of december 20:00 CET until sunday the 18th of december 23:59 CET, you can follow our 100 hour long marathon live trough this stream and trough an iPad application. We’ll be streaming seven different console Zelda games, straight to your living room, all for the good cause! Gaming with your heart.

Een inzamelactie voor de Nederlandse Hartstichting door het spelen van videogames, een uniek begrip in Nederland. Vanaf woensdag 14 december 20:00 kunnen jullie ons op deze website en via een iPad applicatie live volgen. Door middel van deze stream kunnen jullie zien hoe wij zeven verschillende console Zelda games live uitspelen. Wij spelen door tot zondag 18 december 23:59, dit maakt een totaal van honderd uur lang Zelda, zo in je huiskamer! Gamen met je hart.

www.ZeldaMarathon.nl
www.facebook.com/ZeldaMarathonNL
www.twitter.com/ZeldaMarathonNL

MA$ALA BO¥ – Namaste, muthaf*#%$& by MA$ALA BO¥

After having made 2 mixtapes with his partna in crime Asheru (L’Afrique Som Systeme), Masala Boy decided to make a solo mix. What to expect? Some older stuff, some new stuff. Names?–> A$AP Rocky, Azealia Banks, SBTRKT, Raziek, Brenmar, 2 Chainz, Future and so on. Hope y’all like it!

Connaisseurs op zoek naar stijltips en inspiratie kijken er al een poosje naar uit… En nu is het dan eindelijk zover; FreshCotton’s Autumn/Winter Lookbook. In het digitale lookbook heeft FreshCotton de stijlen verzameld waarvan zij denken dat ze het komende modeseizoen gaan domineren. De algemene inspiratie is Modern Heritage.

Gehele lookbook na de klik op je muis
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Our good friend Bertony invited us to come and spin at the release party of the fall/winter collection of his brand Arternative. We travelled with the crew to Antwerp for what was going to be a memorable night. Check out some of the pictures Stig de Block made during the party.

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Arternative is presenting their fall collection 2011 and invites MR PROBZ with his live band, DJ FS GREEN, L’AFRIQUE SOM SYSTEME, DIE HARD 3 PAC and Antwerp’s finest hip-hop artist, DARRELL COLE to perform at their release party. It will be with no doubt a great evening filled with good music, great vibes and cool people.

PERFORMANCE BY: MR. PROBZ (NL)
(LIVE BAND)

DARRELL COLE (ANTWERP)

DJ’s LINE UP: DJ FS GREEN (NL)

L’AFRIQUE SOM SYSTEME (NL)

DIE HARD 3 PAC (ANTWERP)

PRESALE:10 € ( @ VIER KAMMENSTRAAT 66 )

THE PUBLIC IMAGE (Steenhouwersvest 17, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium )

DOOR: 12 €

DOORS OPEN AT 22H
ADDRESS: KAVKA – OUDAAN 14 , 2000 ANTWERP

Yet another exeptional night in Paris after spending at least 10 hours in the car due to a traffic jam in Antwerp Belgium, traveling from Amsterdam to our beloved Paris for a very short chapter ready to murder the Le Pompon dancefloor at the first edition of L’Afrique Stach, together with our Paris famille Merystache, Feeks Kidz. Nuff said check out the pics after the click and see for yourself.

Merci Le Pompon, merci Merystache crew, merci Charaf Tajer. Au revoir

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Daily Paper & Merystache crew present:

L’AFRIQUE STACH!

Paris Meets Amsterdams Finest RWINA X AFRICAN SWAG!

Get Ready To Be Daggered, Burned and Murdered On The Dancefloor By The FEEKS KIDS And L’AFRIQUE SOM SYSTEME

The Daggering Shop Le Pompon Will Be Open On Saturday 15th October From 23.00 PM Till 04:00 AM

Free Entrance!!

Au Revoir

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Daily Paper & Merystache crew present:

L’AFRIQUE STACH!

Paris Répond à Amsterdams Finest RWINA X AFRICAINE SWAG!

Soyez Prêts à être Daggered, Brûlé Et Assassiné On The Dancefloor Par Les FEEKS KIDS Et L’AFRIQUE SOM SYSTEME

La Boutique Daggering Le Pompon Sera Ouvert Samedi 15th Octobre de 23.00 h à 04h00

Entrée Gratuite!!

Au Revoir

Filling Pieces, Amsterdam based footwear brand, presents the new Fall/Winter 2011 collection.
For this event and collection the brand shot a small teaser video together with the talented video maker Yoji Moniz (Brokelephant).
The collection releases the 15th of October with a small party the day before.

Enjoy

Bankhead is een online webwinkel waar je terecht kunt voor de merchandise van verschillende hiphopgroepen en rappers. Samen met de artiesten werken wij aan kwalitatief merchandise. Bekijk hier de Snapback caps die we samen met Hef hebben gemaakt voor zijn label Team Vieze.

HET IS ZOVER HET BEEST IS ONTWAAKT EN HEEFT ZICH AANGEKLEED VOOR EEN SATORIALIST / TERRY RICHARDSON FEESTJE!

SATIJNEN PANTHERS 1st edition at CHICAGO SOCIAL CLUB (cafe, beneden en boven) AMSTERDAM.

EEN AVOND MET muziek van Djoevenile, Jason Cheiron en onze enige echte locals L’Afrique Som Systeme .

Van SEXY naar ROWDY, van de STUDENTEN naar de HIPSTERS, van de FASHIONISTA’S naar de CLASSY LADIES AND GENTS, make it look good! Get your panther swag on!

Zaterdag 08-10-2011
22.00 t/m 04.00.

Brought to you by: Satijnen Panthers, Style Syndicate, Freshcotton.com

Artwork. Mr. Rozenblad

Casio G-Shock lanceert MyGshock campagne met mygshock.nl website en een exclusief MyGshock event bij Gorilli in Rotterdam.
Deze week is de www.mygshock.nl website gelanceerd als aftrap naar het MyGshock event op 30 september bij de Gorilli Concept Store in Rotterdam. In aanloop naar het MyGshock event vinden er diverse acties en projecten plaats als onderdeel van de MyGshock campagne, zoals: Video releases, Social Media acties, en Lancering van de exclusieve Nigel Sylvester G-Shock horloge.

Casio G-Shock
Sinds de lancering van het eerste Casio horloge in 1974 heeft Casio een onverwoestbare indruk van ‘Absolute Toughness’ achter gelaten, zeker als het gaat om hun legendarische en schokbestendige G-Shock model dat volgepropt zit met de laatste technologische snufjes. Vanwege de talloze functies zijn de horloges bruikbaar in allerlei situaties en is het 1 van de meest bekende en geliefde horlogemerken ter wereld.

Naast hoogwaardige technologie is de Casio G-Shock ook een onmisbaar stukje mode om je pols geworden. Een tijdloos design gecombineerd met ijzersterke technologie. High Tech Fashion or Stijlvolle Technologie. De Casio G-Shock is DE fashion accessoire van het moment. Artiesten, atleten, bloggers, gamers, fashionista`s en BN-ers identificeren zich allen met de G-shock zoals is te zien in vele videoclips, interviews, mode reportages, artikels, het uitgaan, en op straat. Vanaf nu allemaal verzameld op www.mygshock.nl.

MyGshock Video Releases
Speciaal voor het MyGshock project zijn een aantal filmpjes en clips geschoten met als thema ‘MyGshock’. In elke video deelt een aansprekend of bekend persoon of stijl icoon een openhartig verhaal, een persoonlijke noot, of een tijdloos moment. Daarnaast is de G-Shock in verschillende videoclips van (Nederlandse) artiesten te zien. De deelnemers aan het MyGshock video project zijn: Bouba Dola (regisseur), Bollebof (youtube superster), Scotty Pippens (de Canadese sensatie), Simon B (opkomende rapper), en Lacebag (professionele bloggers).

Lancering Casio G-SHOCK Nigel Sylvester Signature Model
In de tweede helft van September vindt de release plaats van de exclusieve Nigel Sylvester Signature G-Shock bij de Gorilli Concept Store in Rotterdam. Nigel Sylvester is een bekende en professionele BMX street rider. Het horloge combineert Nigel’s street style met G-SHOCK’s toughness. Een opvallend witte horlogeband met zwarte behuizing voor een verbluffend contrast. Met als extra detail de rode handtekening van de BMX professional.

MyGshock Event
Het MyGshock instore brand event vindt plaats bij de Gorilli Concept Store in Rotterdam op Vrijdag 30 september van 20.30 tot 23.00. Naast veel gratis drank en eten zullen er optredens zijn van Winne, Bollebof, Baggi Begovic, DEF, Marrichino, Phatt, Faisal, Progressive Intelligence, en Envious. Ook zal speciaal voor het MyGshock project de onthulling plaatsvinden van een nieuw Gorilli T-shirt, als ode aan de G-Shock, en samenwerkingen met Daily Paper, Green Paper Boys, en kunstenaar GabyGaby.

Het MyGshock event is alleen toegankelijk voor genodigden, vrienden, BN-ers en pers. En natuurlijk voor alle deelnemers van de MyGshock Campagne, die via Youtube, Twitter, Facebook of in de winkel een kaartje hebben kunnen bemachtigen. Onder de genodigden zijn artiesten, voetballers, platenbazen, smaakmakers, bloggers, modellen, en BN-ers.

Gorilli Concept Store
De Gorilli Store in Rotterdam heeft inmiddels een (internationale) naam opgebouwd in het houden van Instore Brand Events, met merken als Absolut Vodka, Yamaha, en Universal Music, en toonaangevende artiesten als Postman, The Clipse, en Pharrell Williams. De (internationale) clientèle bestaat voornamelijk uit goed geïnformeerde fashionista`s, artiesten, voetballers, en grootstedelijke lifestyle genieters.

The footwear label Filling Pieces that is known for filling the gap between streetwear and high-fashion introduces a new model called ‘The Boat Boot’. This model is a higher version of the previous Boat Top and is made out of fine suede.
This collection will also consist out of the basic silhouettes such as: ‘The low Tops’, ‘the dessert boots’ and ‘the high tops’. The shoes for this collection will come in the new colourways burgundy and cognac. The shoes are all made out of butter soft suede or high quality leather with a patted vulcanized rubber sole.

The lookbook was shot in the Amsterdam shop ‘EEN’ by Sharon Jane D. The collection will be available from October on, at selected Filling Pieces retailers.

The story behind the collaboration with Acht Amsterdam.
Acht Amsterdam snapback is only in store available. Don’t miss out and get it in

La famille, Eylboh of the Merystache crew in Paris released his single ”Meurtre Prémédité” (Killer). This single is a preview of his upcomming album “La Dernière Place” (The Last Place), to be released in October

As you may know, we recently made a serie of 3 ‘Acta Non Verba’ snapback caps. These caps were sold out three days after its official release. For the people who were not able to get one we restocked the caps at 8cht sneakers in Amsterdam, Gorilli concept store in Rotterdam, BlackRainbow in Paris and at the webshop of Freshcotton.nl. Get yours!

On sunday the 7th of august L’Afrique Som Systeme will be performing in the VAgE gASTEN temple, expect rwina, nuff said.

Check out this short video Hussein Suleiman shot during our Berlin trip

The team went to Berlin to visit the Bread and Butter Supershow from the 6th till the 8th of July.
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Make sure your there, look at the line up take a deep deep breath and look at the price for a ticket (5EURO! are they kidding me!) This is what I also tought after seeing this the first time. Nuff said, check Metro54 for more info

The ”ACTA NON VERBA” snapbacks are now available on Fresh Cotton
The snap back comes in three colorways. Black, red, and royal blue. It features the D.Paper logo on the front and ‘’ACTA NON VERBA’’ on the back.

The caps are now available at 8cht SNEAKERS AMSTERDAM

Friday June 10, Green Paper Boys (GPB) will launch the hot and upcoming label Cassius Eyewear. After worldwide releases in New Zealand, UK, Australia, Japan and the US it’s now up to The Netherlands.

Several well known Dutch artists like Gers Pardoel, Jayh and Darryl participated in a photoshoot. Part of the launch is an exhibition where all the photos will be shown. Stylists Keizer&Croque were responsible for the whole styling. This resulted in an astonishing series of photos taken by photographer Mounir Raji.

Especially for the exhibition GPB produced a commercial with the skills of videographer Terence Loos. The launch of Cassius Eyewear will be Friday June 10, 7PM at Heineken The City in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Apply for guestlist via rsvp@greenpaperboys.com.

L’Afrique Som Systeme will be playing som fine tunes on this night

Promo video made by Helemaalloos

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While some of you might have seen the sneak peek we released via twitter a while ago, Daily Paper finally drops its collection of the ‘’ACTA NON VERBA’’ snap back. Our genuine love for headwear drove us to work on this project with much more to expect from in the near future. So make sure you do your regular blogroll back to our website or simply follow us on twitter to stay updated.

The snap back comes in three colorways. Black, red, and royal blue. It features the D.Paper logo on the front and ‘’ACTA NON VERBA’’ on the back.

The caps are now available at 8cht SNEAKERS AMSTERDAM

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Lookbook FreshCoton spring summer 2011. Foto’s by Boris Postma. Styling by Peter Kolks & Alvar Piepers

Brands: Altamont, Anything, Carhartt, Libertine Libertine, Mark McNairy, Nike, Ontour, Pointer, Vans, The Hundreds, Sixpack France, OBEY, Penfield, Wood Wood, Pro Keds, WeSC, and Outerwear

In our #Lisboachapter we caught up with Buraka Som Sistema’s Kalaf Ângelo, where the Angolan rapper-MC / poet has lived since 1994.

Buraka Som Sistema are the most famous exponents of kuduro , having fused it with techno beats to create an afro-electro variant called “progressive kuduro” and taken this sound to the four corners of the globe, so we were, of course, eager to find out how they work, the developments in kuduro, the difference, if any, between kuduro in Angola and in Portugal, and when we can expect their new album.

Visit Buraka Som Sistema at Buraka.tv

Bigi Birthday Boy ”You Name It We Penetrate It” by Bigi Bana Boys

Team Bigi Bana Boys made a mixtape for our bday boy Hussein Suleiman enjoy #BBB

Lisboa Chapter – The Life And Times Of Huzane Suleiman from Hussein Suleiman on Vimeo.

We were invited by Kalaf Angelo from Buraka Som Sistema to visit the lovely city of Lisbon. We made a little video

Papa Ghana – I Am An African by PapaGhana

This is Papa Ghana’s first single produced by Riky Rick, brace yourself for some rwina

Download link

Vandaag zondag 6 maart is onze broeder Akwasi Owusu Ansah jarig, tevens ook Ghana independence day. Akwasi wat in het Ghanees staat voor zondags kind viert zijn verjaardag door in de maand maart elke zondag een clip te releasen.

On the 12th of February PapaGhana & Yoga celebrated their bornday. L’Afrique Som Systeme took care of the music it was an epic night with epic images. One love to all the peeps who came through.

DJ Premier Changed My Life – Sugarfactory Amsterdam from Magazino on Vimeo.

Premier Changed My Life – Mixtape- Release Party n the Sugar Factory. With DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9″. Powered by: Daily Paper, DJ Jane Doe, Saucony, GreenPaperBoys, TJunk and Sugar Factory.

Download the Mixtape

Todays Classic Vol. 2 Mixed By Brutuzz by Jefferson Osei on Mixcloud

Songs from different genres made with a particular style, of lasting worth and timeless quality. Volume 2
Playlist Todays Classic mix volume 2 by Brutuzz

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Collect & Curate is an online magazine entailing an agglomeration of cool, collected and curated by guest curators around the world and headed by our memebers chief curator Asheru Al Haag, Art Director Ashwin Murli and Developer Abderrahmane Trabsini.

ABOUT ISSUE #1
This issue marks as our first forray in to the world of online magazines, for this issue they decided to focus on what interest them the most at the moment, style. Great pieces on incredible footwear brands, stores and style tips. Other features include Lil B, Tempz, Collect and Curate talk section and more.

Colophon after a click
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Today is Yesterday Sucks 1 year anniversary, congratulations and a job well done to our member Hussein ‘Piewi’ Yussuf

‘Well today is officially the day- my one year blogiversary. I couldn’t be more excited, also a bit surprised, at how fast my blog grew. I can hardly believe that my beloved blog is now one year old. This blog has introduced me to a whole new world of art, fashion and photography. I had no idea how many wonderful friends I would meet and how much I would learn. To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of my beloved blog, I organized a contest with some of my favourite items to thank you all. You’ve helped to make this blog what it is today and here are the fantastic prizes up for grabs. It’s time to bang the drums and blow the bugles.

I hope I will have many years to come in my blogging life, as I realise many blogs I used to surf have shut down and many bloggers throughout my blogging life have stopped blogging altogether due to their own personal reasons. I may also stop one day but I hope that day won’t be soon. Please continue to support me and my blog and do continue to leave your comments. Thanks!!!’

All you have to do is ‘‘LIKE’ LIKE’ LIKE’ LIKE’ the Yesterdaysucks page on Facebook, comment on the blog post and send an email to hussein@yesterdaysucks.com with your name and adress. In the body of your comment mention and explain why you deserve to win?

This give away will close on January 28th, 2011 23:59 p.m. (CET). The winner will receive an email shortly after.

Special thanks to Afura Online Store, Burlington, Cold Method, Falke, Filling Pieces, Gorilli Web Shop, Gourmet, Mendo, Orisue and Velour.

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Na JAE, Tastic en Adje volgt ook Wonderkid Bounce met een videoclip voor zijn nummer van de ‘Premier Changed My Life’ mixtape.

Songs from different genres made with a particular style, of lasting worth and timeless quality. Volume 1
Playlist Today’s Classic mix volume 1 by the Filthy Jerks. For daily classics check out Todays Classic

Todays Classic Mixed By Filthy Jerks by TodaysClassic

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Premier Changed My Life – Mixtape- Release Party @Sugar Factory. With DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9″.

Premier Changed My Life – Mixtape- Release Party in the Sugar Factory. With DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9″. Powered by: Daily Paper, DJ Jane Doe Saucony, GreenPaperBoys, TJunk and Sugar Factory.

Download the Mixtape

For the 2011 Spring/Summer season Filling Pieces has released four new models/colorways; A Low Top, Boat Top, High Top and Desert Boot – each made of fine leather and nubuck. Avalaible in stores at the end of februari

Point of sale:

A Cut Above

8 Sneakers

RZO Store

As It Is

Gorrili Concept Store

BlackRainbow Paris

Freshcotton

One

Titollo Bern

Ontfront

Afura

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Donderdag 16 December GEEN IDEE in de Bitterzoet.
Een avond waar werkelijk GEEN IDEE achter zit! Dus het kan alleen maar gezellig worden.

info:
GEEN IDEE

€5
16 DECEMBER 2010
BITTERZOET // SPUISTRAAT 2 AMSTERDAM

O.BOOGIE
O.J.SYMSTEM
THE BOBBY 6 KILLERS
KARIMO
L’AFRIQUE SOM SYSTEME
MC CHAMIREAUX

DAILY PAPER NYE RWINA/NOOIT MEER 2010

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Vrienden, vriendinnen, Amsterdammers uit alle windstreken, wij van het Comité “Nooit meer 2010” hebben één simpele vraag voor jullie:

WAT GAAN WE DOEN OP OUDEJAARSAVOND?

Geen makkelijke vraag, vinden wij elk jaar. Als haringen in een ton voor veel geld naar een A-locatie? Mwa… De kroeg? Daar zit je op maandagavond ook al. Thuisblijven? Dan zie je je vrienden weer niet.

Toen dachten wij:
Zullen we gewoon iets leuks gaan doen met z’n allen, ergens waar ze goedkoop drank schenken en fijne muziek draaien, met uitzicht op het vuurwerk bij de Nieuwmarkt? Op twee verdiepingen in een tof pand?

Inderdaad, die plek bestaat en is, legaal, van ons op 31 december. Prachtig pand op de Gelderse Kade, geschikt om te babbelen én te dansen op twee zeer verschillende soundsystems (DriveBy Disco en Afrique Som Systema), cheap drinkies, ramen voor vuurwerkwatching, Vinnie & Sonja achter de bar en free food… wat willen we nog meer.

Kaartjes á 15 euri worden alleen via ons verkocht, en want dit is echt bedoeld voor vrienden, en vrienden van vrienden. Om die reden is er ALLEEN VOORVERKOOP. We proberen het allemaal goedkoop te houden. We kunnen zo’n 200 mensen binnen hebben, dus kaarten zijn beperkt. Je kan er meer bestellen als je mensen meeneemt, da’s natuurlijk geen probleem.

Ok, wij gaan er een feestje van maken, en we willen jullie graag op de laatste avond van het overschatte jaar 2010 mogen verwelkomen bij W.I.T. Epidemie op de Gelderse Kade!

Na JAE en Tastic volgt ook Adje met een videoclip voor zijn nummer van de ‘Premier Changed My Life’ mixtape. De mixtape zal op 6 december worden gereleased in de Sugar Factory te Amsterdam.

Na aanleiding van de ‘Premier Changed My Life’ mixtape hebben JAE en Tastic een clip gemakt van hun track
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De spreekwoordelijke kogel is door de kerk. ‘Premier Changed My Life’ is af! De 29 tracks tellende mixtape, samengesteld door Daily Paper en DJ Jane Doe, is een tribute waarop de top van de Nederlandse hiphop-scene hun talenten laten horen op bestaande beats van de legendarische producer DJ Premier (Gangstarr, Jay-Z, Nas). Daily Paper is een ‘creatieve familie’ uit Amsterdam die bestaat uit DJ’s, vormgevers en bloggers. De groep heeft grote ambities en is goed op weg deze waar te maken.

Na een intensief proces van artiesten benaderen en tracks verzamelen is dit de indrukwekkende lijst van namen die hun bijdragen leveren: Big2, WonderkidBounce, Osiris, Adje, Jayh, Sticks, Nina, Serrio B.A.A.Z., J.A.E., Tastic, Zo Moeilijk, Zware Jongenz, VSOP, Rocks, Rbdjan, Watts, D.Lipps, Leeroy (Zwart Licht), Murda Turk, Kiddo Cee, MC Regga, Neenah, Rosa Ana, Merage, Jiggy Dje, Free Quincy, Profetic, Brainpower, Gikkels, M.O. & Brakko, Lyco, DJ Abstract, DJ Turne en DJ TLM.

Tijdens het vijfjarig bestaan van Sugar Factory had Daily Paper haar primeur showcase. Ook dit unieke project zal op 6 december 2010 gepresenteerd worden in Sugar Factory. Op de avond zelf zal DJ Premier aanwezig zijn om een live set te draaien. Als klap op de vuurpijl zal naast een aantal Nederlandse acts ook Royce Da 5’9” (Eminem, Slaughterhouse) een showcase geven.

Dit project is een fusie van nieuw talent en de grondleggers van hip-hop, een unieke gebeurtenis in de Nederlandse hip-hop. Samen met DJ Jane Doe heeft Hussein Suleiman (Daily Paper), een jaar lang gewerkt aan dit ambitieuze project. Het unieke artwork voor de mixtape is gemaakt door grafisch kunstenaar Bobby6Killers.

Ter gelegenheid van ‘Premier Changed My Life’ heeft Hussein Suleiman samen met Terrence Loos een aantal Nederlandse producers geïnterviewd. Onder andere FS Green en SirOJ legden uit hoe DJ Premier hun leven voorgoed veranderde.

Listen to our fifth Daily Paper Radio show at the RedBull Music Academy Sound Gallery, Sugarfactory Amsterdam on Friday 12 november. Special guest DJ Leee

Het interview ft. Dj Jane Doe by Fly-Bro

DJ PREMIER EN ROYCE DA 5’9” SAMEN VOOR DAILY PAPER’S MIXTAPE RELEASE: “PREMIER CHANGED MY LIFE”

6 DECEMBER IN SUGAR FACTORY TE AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam, November 2010 – De legendarische producer DJ Premier komt voor een speciale performance naar Amsterdam. In het teken van de Daily Paper mixtape “Premier Changed My Life” komt DJ Premier over voor een show vol interactie met het mixtape project. DJ Premier wordt algemeen gezien als de beste producer in de geschiedenis van de Hip Hop.Speciale gast deze avond is Royca da 5’9”. De MC uit Detroit heeft als ghostwriter onder andere geschreven voor P. Diddy en Dr. Dre. Op dit moment maakt hij furore met de Hip Hop superformatie Slaughterhouse.

Daily Paper
Dit Amsterdamse collectief heeft het afgelopen jaar naam gemaakt in Amsterdam met een frisse blik op de samenleving aan de hand van onder andere muziek, design, kunst en fashion. Aan de hand van initiatiefnemer Hussein Suleiman en DJ Jane Doe werd een jaar lang gewerkt aan het ambitieuze mixtape project. Het doel was om de top van de Nederlandse Hip Hop scene te strikken voor deze verzamelaar. Met namen als; Zo Moeilijk, Sticks (Opgezwolle/Fakkelbrigade) Big2 (Opposites) M.O & Brakko, Turk (Önder) en RBdjan is dit aardig gelukt. Tijdens het vijfjarig bestaan van Sugar Factory had Daily Paper haar primeur showcase. Nu ondersteunt Sugar Factory opnieuw dit jonge en talentvolle platform.

DJ Premier
Door toonaangevende media als The Source en About.com (New York Times) wordt DJ Premier beschouwd als de grootste Hip Hop producer aller tijden. Samen met wijlen MC Guru vormde DJ Premier 15 jaar lang het wereldberoemde duo Gang Starr. Dit resulteerde in 6 albums, allen van wereldniveau. Naast Gang Starr heeft Premier gewerkt met een oneindige lijst aan MC’s en muzikanten waaronder; KRS One, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., en Nas.  Anno 2010 is Premier nog steeds een actief producer. Zo zal hij minimaal 1 track produceren op het binnenkort te verschijnen album: “My Beatiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” van Kanye West.

Royce da 5’9”
Royce da 5’9” is één van de vele topmuzikanten die Detroit heeft voortgebracht. In de begindagen van zijn carriere bracht Royce da 5’9” veel tijd door met Eminem. Samen vormden ze het duo Bad Meets Evil en brachten ze verschillende singles uit waarvan er één (Bad Meets Evil) ook op de The Slim Shady LP van Eminem terecht kwam. Naast zijn eigen nummers schreef Royce da 5’9” ook nummers voor artiesten als P. Diddy en Dr. Dre. Royce da 5’9” bracht 4 studio albums uit waarvan Death Is Certain (2004) en Street Hop (2009) de beste kritieken kregen. Van dit laatste album was DJ Premier de executive producer.

Met de medewerking van DJ Premier aan de release show van deze mixtape en de toevoeging van Royce da 5’9” is er opnieuw een unieke avond op muziekgebied in Sugar Factory.

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Tickets & tijden
De tickets voor deze unieke avond zijn nu verkijgbaar via www.sugarfactory.nl , café de Duivel in Amsterdam en Gorilli Concept Store in Rotterdam.  De kaarten kosten 15 EURO. De deuren gaan open om 19.30 en de show begint 20.00. Sugar Factory is gevestigd op de Lijnbaansgracht 238 te Amsterdam.

L’Afrique Som Systeme made a fresh new mix after ‘The Jupa Tape’, a tribute to Bernie Mac ‘That Muthafukin’ Tape’. Expect dancehall, grime, soca and electro madness, it’s not possible to sit/stand still when you turn this on. Trust

Tha Muthafuckin’ Tape by lafriquesomsysteme

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Tracklist after the jump
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Since the first Museum Night in November 2000, Amsterdam museums stay open until 2AM for one night a year, and welcome thousands of new vistors. For a relatively small city, Amsterdam has a great amount of museums and cultural institutions. This year 45 museums collaborate during Museum Night, and they are all easy to reach by bicycle or public transport.

Apart from seeing the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions there is plenty more to see and do, also for non-Dutch visitors. On this 11th edition you can enjoy live music, DJ’s, dance, performances, film, special tours, food & drinks. One ticket gives entrance to all museums, but be aware that some locations might be crowded. Keep your ticket, because in the period after Museum Night, it allows you free entrance to one of the participating museums.

During the Amsterdam Museum Night especially locals explore the museums in their city; therefore most information is in Dutch. An easy way to create a plan for the night is to enjoy a pre-made route, but you can also check our English flyer, mobile website or Facebook page.

Check the museum n8 website for more info

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On the 2nd of November, Cinema het Ketelhuis will host the 2010 edition of the annual Africa in the Picture (AITP) film festival. In six days, the screen will light up with fifty feature films, documentaries, short films and animators from Africa and the African Diaspora. One of the films that will be screened is Freestyle; a fiction feature film about Freestyle basketball and the romance between two people.

Daily Paper can give away 2 x 2 free tickets to filmlovers if their able to answer this question; How many countries are in Africa?

Send your answer to Jefferson@dailypaper.nl

More info about the festival: www.africainthepicture.nl

Zwart Lichts new album No JuJu will be released on the 29th of Oktober. This album is the so called Miraculous Weapon Fact #3 after their first album Bliksemschicht. On this new album Zwartlicht and Nebulon showcase their talent with energetic rhymes and flows. This is a blend of hip hop, dubstep and grime all in one.
You can order this album on Bol.com and i-Tunes. A preview of the album is available at 3voor12 luisterpaal and Top Notch luisterpaal

Photo made by Carista Naomi

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Our good friend / brother Guillaume Chin of Filling Pieces named one of his shoe models after our crew member Jefferson

‘The Jeffersons’ were released last weekend in Antwerp.
The number 1 store from Antwerp ‘A Cut Above’ from Robin Flo opened their doors, and gave Filling Pieces the chance to do this release event in Belgium.
The brandlist of A Cut Above is really special, and Filling Pieces is honored to be a part of it.
It was a cool party with friends and fam from Amsterdam and Belgium.

If you’re in Antwerp, go and check this dope ass store out!

Photos by VernonMac

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Freshcotton’s inspiration for the fall 2010 and winter 2011 collections are coming from the rugged outdoors. Male and female collections have certain themes in common: Authentic, Heritage and Preppy. The overall look is working with sober colour schemes and subtle details that amplify that so-called rugged outdoor look.

With this creative project we officially introduce ‘FreshCotton Selected’ to the world. The lookbook tells the story of ‘Selected’, thus explaining the main artery of this new segment on the webstore.

‘Freshcotton Selected’ distinguishes itself by offering a platform for refreshing labels from the globe while keeping out a sharp eye on details, materials and an overall high-end look. Although certain pieces are clean and simple, understating for the first impression, we can state that these are future classics with a higher quality level in mind to let you get out and stand out.

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Listen to our fourth Daily Paper Radio show at the RedBull Music Academy Sound Gallery, Sugarfactory Amsterdam on Friday 10 September.

Poadcast Daily Paper radio show 10 – 09

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Amsterdam Paradiso is about to dash down. With a selection of badman riddems and some dirty skanking. Experience + Talent = A venemous line up. Come and RAMPAGE with L’Afrique Som Systeme !!

Check out the Filling Pieces fall/winter release brunch at the Blackrainbow store in Paris

Video made by TheTwinsmatic

The Life And Times Of Huzane Suleiman s01e03: #Parischapter from Hussein Suleiman on Vimeo.

Last weekend we made a short visit to what could be our favorite city in the world. We joined our homie Guillaume to his release party of his Filling Pieces Fall/winter collection at the Blackrainbow store in Paris. Biggup to our Paris family.. You guys are awesome! Check and spread the video!

Guillaume Chin owner of Filling Pieces and Phillip from Acht sneakers set up a little release party at the Acht sneaker store. To release the Filling Pieces fall/winter collection. There will be 8 different models available, at ten pair per model, saying these are exclusive would be an understatement.

I hope you didn’t make any plans for this weekend yet. As some of you already know the Fall/Winter collection of Filling Pieces is dropping this weekend. We all know that that calls for a celebration, so Guillaume and Phillip from Acht sneakers set up a little release party at the Acht sneaker store this friday (27th). There will be 8 different models available, at ten pair per model, saying these are exclusive would be an understatement.

On Sunday the 29th, Blackrainbow (Paris) and Filling Pieces planned a nice Paris brunch at the Blackrainbow store. The shoes look amazing, so I suggest you go and check that out for yourself. See y’all in Amsterdam on Friday, Rotterdam on Saturday or Paris on Sunday.

Check out some pictures Red Mcleod made of the new collection after the jump.

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Listen to our third Daily Paper Radio show at the RedBull Music Academy Sound Gallery, Sugarfactory Amsterdam on Friday 13 August. Special guest Guillaume Chin owner of Filling Pieces

Poadcast Daily Paper radio show 13 – 8

BBB — Berlin Chapter 3/3 from Daniël Sumarna on Vimeo.

BBB — Berlin Chapter 2/3 from Daniël Sumarna on Vimeo.

BBB — Berlin Chapter 1/3 from Daniël Sumarna on Vimeo.

Daily Paper x K’naan from Daily Paper on Vimeo.

You may know K’Naan from his new World Cup song “Waving Flag” or his albums: The Dusty Foot Philosopher and Troubadour. He is currently gaining universal acclaim for his entailment of the struggle that faces Somali’s and other Africans a like. Check out the little shoutout he gave us when he was in Amsterdam.

The new collection of Guillaume Phillibert’s Filling Pieces is dropping soon. Enough reason for Red McLeod to do a short interview with him. When I first met Guillaume a couple of years ago, he told me that he wanted to design shoes that are sporty, classy and chic at the same time. I think he did pretty well.

*Please note that getting your hands on a pair of these kicks is tricky business. But if your feeling lucky and want to be part of the Filling Pieces family, check out Acht Amsterdam or the Gorrili Rotterdam concept store for your size. For the Parisians check out RZOstore or Black Rainbow as soon as the new collection drops.

Check out the video Red McLeod made in the 8sneakers store in Amsterdam.

FILLING PIECES PROJECT: 2010 COLLECTION from James Red McLeod on Vimeo.

After a succesfull set at the PXA B’Ball tournament in Amsterdam, L’Afrique Som Systeme was invited to spin some tracks at the PXA B’Ball tournament and party in Paris, people enjoyed our “warming up” set at the tournament and expectations where high for the party, as a result L’Afrique Som Systeme met does expectations and totally destroyed the party. Premiere Gauo by Magic System turned the crowd wild, people were pounding on their chest while shouting along with the lyrics like there life depended on it. Any old school hiphop track was met by the fiercest pits and any African tune was met by the craziest most awesomest dances. The party had reached a legendary status when the whole crowd started screaming L’Afrique Som Systeme at the same time the music stopped. #ParisChapterdeux ended on high. A Major Big up to the PXA/Pain O’ Chokolat crew, Berlin fam Blackrainbow fam, Merystache fam, and Montaignstreet fam for this crazy weekend. La famille de la classe!

One thing is certained, the French really know how to party!

Pop the hood for some party pics by Suki Chik.
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On the last day of our #Parischapterdeux the good folks of Blackrainbow invited us and a bunch of cool people to have some brunch at their store. This is the same store that will carry Amsterdam’s own Filling Pieces from next season on.
The Blackrainbow brunch was the perfect place to recover from the crazy Pigalle party from the night before.

Thanks a bunch Paris. You have been lovely.

Check out the pictures after the jump.

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Do you remember that not too long ago we blogged about the PXA in Amsterdam? That crazy basketball tournament with teams from Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin? Well, last weekend Blackrainbow and Pigalle hosted the Paris edition of the tournament. Teams such as Roucreation, Main de fer, Gants de velours, Le closet, Pigalle, BKRW, SOTO/MADE (Berlin),  RBF(Amsterdam), CANDY and Colette competed against each other on the Pigalle home court.
The mens team of Pigalle and the ladies team of  Le Closet won the tournament this time. The next PXA will be held in Berlin during the first week of September. I could bet a lot of money that we will be there.

PIGALLE BBALL TOURNAMENT aka PXA PARIS trailer from Jay SMITH on Vimeo.

Check out the pictures Helmi Charni and BKRW made after the jump.
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L’Afrique Som System got to spin some tracks with the boys from Pigalle, SFFRMKRS and the Flexican. All of us absolutely killed it and it got to the point that six riot vans were cotching in front of the garden where the party was and threatened to shut it down. We continued much to their annoyance and they gave us a last warning before they would beat us to pulp. But as true heros, everyone kept on partying until the Polizei really got their mean faces on. The Party was epic the whole experience was enormous, next stop Paris for another PXA chapter

Pop the hood to check out the pictures by Sharon Jane, Dennis Branko, Suki Chik and Swurdin

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Our second Daily Paper trip led us to Berlin. We arrived on the 7th and stayed untill the 10th of July. During those days we had a very special tour guide, the lovely Toyah Siegel guided us through the streets of Berlin.
Together with our Green Paper Boys fam we visited the Bread & Butter fair in this great city. We made some new contacts and gained allot of inspiration during the fair.
Futher more L’ Afrique Som Systeme crashed the official Bread & Butter party, more about that in the next post ”Sport & Street BBQ at Hedi”.

Check out our photo and video report after the jump
Photo’s made by Carista Naomi , Sharon Jane and Dennis Branko

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L’ Afrique Som Systeme proudly presents you ”The Jupa Tape”. Get ready for the finest dancehall, electro and UKfunky

L’Afrique Som Systeme Presents: The Jupa Tape by lafriquesomsysteme

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Tracklist after the jump

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Fresh Daily Paper t-shirts available! Men and women from size xs to xl. Drop by at our HQ Reguliersdwarstraat. Or you can just send us an email. €20,- a pop

Contact: Jefferson@dailypaper.nl

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It’s official. Since may 20th you can find us hanging out at our headquarters in downtown Amsterdam. Our office/hangout is at the Reguliersdwarstraat. Come and check us out whenever.
Brace yourself for an epic summer!
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Listen to our second Daily Paper Radio show at the RedBull Music Academy Sound Gallery, Sugarfactory Amsterdam on Monday 21 July. Special guest Christopher McIntosch A.K.A “Krzysztof”

Poadcast Daily Paper Radio Show 21-6

Kick back and relax enjoy the 2 hour Daily Paper Radio show at the RedBull Music Academy Sound Gallery, Sugarfactory Amsterdam on friday 18 July. Special guest DJ Lee

Poadcast Daily Paper Radio Show 18-6

Pop the hood for the playlists, first and second hour

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Daily Paper is a creative platform from Amsterdam consisting of five boys. The group of friends who have met each other over the years can now express their creativity in making radio. Because the group is so diverse there are different styles of music covered. Keywords for the radio show are “High Energy”. During the show you can expect to hear the following music styles: UK funky, Grime, Hip Hop (Dutch and U.S.), Reggae and Disco

Special thanx to Nick van der Pijl

Tune in on friday and monday from 19.00 till 21.00

Metro54 invited us to host the pop up urban cafe at No Limit in Amsterdam. The evening kicked off with a interesting documentary film ”Downtown Calling” examining the evolution of New York in the 70s and 80s was at the heart and how much influence it had and still has in music, art and clothing industry. It was a long film and though our concentration curve was severely challenged, it was very interesting none the less particularly the parts about Hip Hop and Graffiti.

After the doc the Moeimakers (Dutch rap group) started recording a track, with a total of 3 verses. The whole track was preformed at the end of the evening, this was part of the urban cafe program. The one and only Spec Boogie from Brooklyn, NY, was the special guest. He is well known for his fascinating word play in his lyrics, an is most definitely an inspiration to the newest members of the Hip Hop generation working in the areas of music and fashion. Daily Paper had the opportunity to interview him and during the “Talks With Spec” he revealed his views on Hip Hop and gave us some tips. After answering questions about his life and music. DJ Lee and L’Afrique Som Systeme closed the evening with some fresh sounds.

Pics and Downtown Calling trailer after the jump

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We were asked to spin some tracks at the PXA basketball tournament in Amsterdam. It was a very competitive tournament. With teams from Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Frankfurt; Pigalle, BKRW, Sfeermakers, Acht, Nike Sportswear, K1X, BBB, Candy and Team Soto! During the day we turned up the energy level with some bangers. This created a great vibe and atmosphere.

Pop the hood for some pictures of the day.

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You may know K’Naan from his new World Cup song “Waving Flag” or his albums: The Dusty Foot Philosopher and Troubadour. He is currently gaining universal acclaim for his entailment of the struggle that faces Somali’s and other Africans a like. Last year we interviewed him during his european tour, and got to dig a little deeper in this mind of this (musical) genius.

Check out the interview after the jump

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