We apologize for posting this a little late and after the fact the 2nd Edition of Legalize Party is over. But again wanted to thank everyone who came out for the positive vibes with guest DJ What from The World Famous Beat Junkies along with resident DJ’s Westafa and Sub Zero. Until next time we promise to keep you in chuned with the next one.

Special thanks to V-lounge staff, Deadly Dragon Sound, Eskae, Vertical Junkies,  The Stone Groove Family and everyone!

One love!

Irons Situation Control, HellzBellz, Mahfia.com and In4mation presents the official ASR party in San Diego, this Friday the 13th at La Puerta, 560 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.

Djs Iron Mike and Profile with Special Guest DJs. Early Arrival is suggested, 21+ Over No Cover, No Nonsense. For Table Reservations call 619-696-3466

This Thursday, August 5, 2010 the fine folks at Deadly Dragon Sound in New York City is hosting another Downtown Top Ranking special Jamaican Independence edition with Stussy and Red Stripe Light Beer. Special guest Dj’s and Reggae artist such as Downbeat the ruler, Johnny Osbourne, Wayne Smith, Ranking Joe, DJ Cosi, Pete Rock, DJ Muro and Just Ice from 10pm – 4am at Happy Ending in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Happy Ending Lounge
302 Broome St.
New York, NY 10002

$5 before midnight / $10 After

Alex Davis sent us several photographs taken on his Olympus XA on his last visit in NYC with the homie James Frankhouse. For more of Alex’s photos go here and here.

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Skateboarding in New York City is like nothing else. It is impossible not to feel the magnitude of the landscape and people you are interacting with. The city is in constant motion, which can be exciting and often dangerous. There is no right or wrong way to navigate this arena, but one thing is certain. The skates and images of skating produced in this city are undeniably unique.

The pictures in the book span some 30 years, with contributions from more than 60 photographers. As a document, it offers a rarely seen look into the diverse and influential New York Skate scene.

Early NYC skate photos from the 70’s and 80’s had an incredibly experimental quality in terms both photographic artistry and the skating. These is a deep sense of discovery in each, and throughout this book you will witness two progress in technical ability. Certain lenses, lighting rigs, and framing techniques were applied to best capture the energy of skating, and thecity itself added a raw intense backdrop to what was created. The grafiti-covered buildings and congested streets came to play a key ingredient in these blistering images. The geometric shapes of buildings and bridges can swallow the skating, instilling an awareness that the city itself strengthens the tricks being captured.

Similarly, as skateboarding moved forward, the New York scene grew and developed with it. The early 90’s say the emergence of the first New York-owned skate companies backing East Coast riders, and by the first part of that decade, skateboarding in the city had come fully into its own.

More than any other, “style” is the word that quickly came to define New York City Skaters, and the images displayed in this book are a testament to the profound effect they have had on skateboarding. It is not at all surprising considering the diversity and creativity that the city is itself famous for.

Documentation will always be a big part of skateboarding. More so than any other sport, there is an aspiration to produce images that will contribute to and further its evolution. Skateboarding is a constant progression, but there is alsp a growing respect in the community for the history of skating. And while the current generation will quickly master what has happened before, each wave of skaters ultimately aims to bring the sport to new heights. We coomunicate this progression to one another through still and moving images.

It is our great privilege to share these images that have preserved our history and fuel our progress.

- Andre Razo /// Alex Corporan /// Ivory Serra

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In4mation and Aloha Army presents Legalize Hawaii a night of good vibes at V-lounge in Honolulu, Hawaii with DJ 45, Westafa and Eskae. Sponsored by In4mation, Aloha Army, Deadly Dragon Sound, Vertical Junkies, Nocturnal Sound Crew and The Hawaii Cannabis Society.

Long time friend Lenny Higa was always into Skateboarding, surfing, building, art, design, welding, and everything motorsports. Known as Kid Sensation from back in the day racing and building his Honda civic to present building bikes amoung other things. Peep his blog Oni Motorsprots here!

Len is always on his ish and also got a trophy for Best Original at the Born Free Show in So Cal.

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It’s been awhile since Brad Johnson moved from SF to the island of Puerto Rico. He’s been building and helping evolve skateboarding in the island and is also hosting a contest this month for the people and youth of Puerto Rico!

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In4mation Am Brian Gille with a rip clip on The Skateboard Mag Website.

Growing up in Hawai’i was always a endless summer of surfing, skating and everything that started with a F and ended in N with U in between it all.  Everyone at In4mation Hawaii grew up together and we’ve known Macy Mullen for a very long time since he was grom surfing at the white plains training grounds. Macy with his new born daugher and lovely girlfriend moved back to Hawaii from Hunnigton Beach, CA to be around the Ohana. We’re proud to support Macy for being a crazy weird lovable dude that shreds in and out of the water. Source: MagicSeaweed Photo:  M.Rogers www.rippanics.com