The Re-Up Gang was in full force for the San Franciso leg of the Sneaker Pimps tour, and the Bay area showed it’s love for the crew. Thanks to the Mash Up for the thorough footage, read more for more clips of the show.

Louis Vuitton partners with artist Camille Scherrer to present the new “Louis Vuitton : Art. Fashion and Architecture” book. Check out the animated movie created by the talented young artist and witness the book come to life.

Shouts to the Kicks Hi fam,

“The Thorton brothers strike again with another standout collection-Play Cloths Fall 2009 now in the building at our Makaloa shop. We are the exclusive Hawaii retailer for Play Cloths. Summer 2009 sold out in a couple of weeks when it dropped. We expect the same type of rush for this collection as well. Extremely well cut graphic tees, varsity jackets, and the super fresh cardigan jumpoff. Till the casket drops!
Phone orders accepted: 808.941.9191.” - Kicks Hi

This past weekend, yet another tragedy hit the music industry after world renowned DJ, Adam Gold Stein aka DJ AM, was found dead in his New York City apartment by police. AM was respected by true legends in the music community, and many spoke on his lasting legacy.

DJ Premier:“I already heard people are trying to hate like he wasn’t important, like he wasn’t a dope DJ. Let me tell you something…he is the f–kin’ shit. This dudes’s a f–kin’ maniac on turntables, for real. You have to experience this dude’s tactics on turntables, he’s sick with it. And if I cosign it, f–k any DJ who disagrees. You either haven’t seen him spin…and this dude’s history, his knowledge of music was intense…Ive known this dude for over 15 years so I bear witness to seeing him get busy. So any DJ that feel different, f–k y’all, man, y’all don’t know the dude, and I know him. So f–k all of y’all, f–k you.

Stretch Armstrong: “He knocked down and opened so many doors that had never even been knocked on by DJs. These doors might be open but there’s no one that can walk in them right now, and who knows if there will be? He was a singular talent in that way.”

The stunning Amber Rose brought out her inner kitten Saturday night as she hosted a Tao Beach Party at the Venetian Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. “Here Kitty Kitty”

Play Cloths Fall Delivery ‘09 will be available online Aug. 28 at 12pm.

Hailing from Paris, France, graphic designer Julien Renault has just released his latest creation entitled “Sneaker’s Lover”. The theme around his illustrations revolves around classic sneakers that have been transformed into mutated monsters. Though many may question the skill level and creativity of digital artists, sneakerheads can certainly see the beauty in these pieces.

Watching this is a guilty please, enjoy fellas!

“In 0restad—Copenhagen’s tiny but buzzing new hub of urban development—a mountain rises from the flatlands. No ordinary geological behemoth, this sloping peak is a feat of residential engineering from celebrated Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group. The Mountain Dwellings stand as a beacon for architectural possibility and stylish multifamily living in a dense, design-savvy city.” - Dwell

DJ Khalil speaks to HipHopOfficial about creating the monster Clipse’s record “Kinda Like a Big Deal” and breaks down each sound on the track . “Kinda Like a Big Deal” is 100% sample free, and every single guitar riff on the record was recorded live. Peep the video to learn how one of the hottest records of ‘09 was created. Don’t forget Till The Casket Drops October 20th.