Primitive recently premiered their latest video “Pain is Beauty” over the weekend at The Berrics. With sections from Justin Schulte, Paul Rodriquez, Torrey Pudwill, Jereme Rogers, Shmatty Chaffin, Sammy Baptista, Nate Principato, Terrel Robinson, Lamont Holt, Carlos Vega, Addie Friday, Nick Tucker and more you know it was banger. If you missed out on the screening don’t fret because we have the full video for you to enjoy.
Last month we linked up with the crew from The Crosby Press and left frigid NYC for some sunshine out in California to get a behind the scenes look at Mountain Dew’s ad campaign for its new breakfast energy drink, Kickstart. With the skate team on hand we spoke to Paul Rodriguez, Theotis Beasley, Keelan Dadd, and new team rider Nick Tucker about being on the Dew squad. Check out what went down on our mission from Glendale to Venice. Filmed and edited by Leighton Pope.
In this episode of “Life” Paul recreates his first video part from the 2001 City Stars “Street Cinema”. The 48 trick recreation takes place at The Berrics and the accuracy is on point, from the filmer to the cameos. So sit back and enjoy a rad case of deja vu.
In the latest episode of “Life” P-Rod heads to New Orleans to be a part of the opening of the skatepark at the Lower Ninth Ward Vilage community center. The park also know as the Trukstop thanks to its benefactor Lil Wayne, is a major development in the still suffering Lower Ninth. Check it out. More behind the scenes after the jump.
The final stop of the 2012 Dew Tour went down in San Francisco a couple weeks ago and we got the chance to link up with Paul Rodriguez and Theotis Beasley before the street finals went down. Get a look at the skate street course, Bmx Dirt, FMX and a special performance from Lil Wayne. Shot by Brad Clarke & edited by The Crosby Press.
As we mentioned in our last post, P-Rod’s got a new series on Network A called “Life.” The show, produced by Steve Berra is about exactly that: Paul’s life. From family moments to product design to skateboarding its all in there. Check out the first episode above and be sure to watch the dose interview below for more.
This week on dose, Tim Brodhagen links with Paul Rodriguez in NYC to talk about “Life,” his new show on Network A which debuts today. In the interview P-Rod drops some insight about how he maintains despite being a celebrity as well as the fact that he still gets stressed before contests even though’s he’s arguably the best skater in the world. He also speaks about his desire to break in serious acting following his skateboarding career. As always it’s good words from a good dude, enjoy.
In the latest dose, Tim Brodhagen joins the entire Nike SB team in celebrating SB’s tenth anniversary. From a walking tour of famous NYC skate spots with Lance Mountain to an epic demo with P-Rod, Sean Malto, Stefan Janoski, Theotis Beasley, Eric Koston, Alex Olson, Brian Anderson, Dylan Witkin and more, it was an historic day in NYC skateboarding. Shot and edited by Edward Grams Jr. Hit the jump for more photos from Highsnobiety’s coverage including looks at the new Koston 2.
Lil Wayne and Mtn Dew opened the DeWeezy aka Trukstop skate park at the Lower 9th Ward Village Community Center this Wednesday with an opening ceremony that included appearances from the Birdman and Juvenile and an epic skate session with Paul Rodriguez, Theotis Beasley, Keelan Dadd, Justin Schulte, Cody Davis, Boo Johnson and Carlos Zarazua. The facility, which was created from recycled materials and features the largest solar powered array in the Gulf, is a bright spot in a neighborhood that still hasn’t fully recovered from Hurricane Katrina. In fact, there are numerous abandoned buildings on the same block as the park. Despite all the skepticism of Wayne’s involvement in skateboarding, it seems clear from this interview with Tim Brodhagen and the fact that he charged the park for almost two hours that he is committed from the heart. You be the judge.
