Radcollector fam and NYC fixture Mel D. Cole has been a rising star in the photography world for more than a minute and has captured some of the raddest interactions between action sports and pop culture. The latest validation of his well deserved success comes in the form of this dope spot from Complex and Levi’s. “Something from Nothing,” that’s the name of the game.
Radcollector’s Tim Brodhagen sat down with the most hustling music lifestyle photogapher of our time, Village Slum’s Mel D Cole to talk about how he got to where he’s at and the stories behind three of his all time favorite photographs: Diddy, ?uestlove, and Kid Cudi.
Airwalk, who are showing no signs of weakness in their quest to regain the brand’s once legendary status, threw a launch party last week for Already Famous with a mini ramp and performance by Mellow Hype that will undoubtedly reign as their best event yet since relaunching. We were in the building and it was insane, but don’t take our words for it, check out Mel D Cole’s photos on Village Slum.
Trouble Andrew took it to another level with his “Album Leak” party for “Dreams of a Trouble Man” at Don Hills in NYC. Featuring performances by Rocky Business, Telli from Ninjasonik, Johnny Nelson, Boy n Girl and more, as well as stripper poles, a rainbow coalition of gorgeous girls, and most of the downtown massive, the party was crunk rock to the fullest. Check out four sets of photos by Mel D. Cole on Village Slum.
Everybody knows that Odd Future are blowing the fuck up, but damn! This pic of OFWGKTA x Diddy from SXSW by Mel D. Cole says it all. Check out one of the craziest behind the scenes pictorials from SXSW ever right here.
Queens bred BMX phenom Nigel Sylvester had his Golden Birthday yesterday, turning 23 on August 23rd, and to celebrate Nike 6.0 pulled out all the stops for their marquee rider. From a free flowing open bar to DJ Clark Kent on the mix to a bevy of chocolate beauties writhing on the dancefloor, he’ll be hard pressed to outdo this one. Check out three sets of photos from the madness by Mel D. Cole on Village Slum.
Although he’s had more “day in the life” videos than almost any athlete out there, when you have a life like Nigel Sylvester, there’s never a shortage of material for another. Nigel’s latest “Go All Day” from Gatorade is by far the raddest yet. From shredding mad spots in the city to an impromptu photo shoot at 21 Mercer with none other than Mel D. Cole to a late night wile out at BOB, Nigel gets it in. If you are from NY you’ll recognize mad people in this video, if you’re not you’ll appreciate it for its sick cinematography and banger backing track from Donnis.
If you haven’t yet, get over to Highsnobiety and read the Mel D. Cole interview by our own Peter Williams. If you don’t know Mel, get to know him, he’s one of the raddest in the game, and he’s got a new collabo with etnies to prove it.
Not to belabor the point, but the Burton Cinco de Mayo jumpoff was really something special. If you haven’t yet, you gotta peep the photos by Mel D Cole on Village Slum. This should be the blueprint for all shred parties. Hit up Gallery One, Two, and Three for some amazing shots.
Mel D Cole just received the only shipment of his super limited collabo shoe with etnies so we should start seeing them on the streets soon. Word is Common, whose Electric Circus album art inspired Mel’s design, was already spotted rocking a pair. Get at Mel on Twitter to try to get one.
