Radcollector homie and contributor Taji Ameen recently sat down to talk shit with Galen DeKemper for Vice. Topics covered amongt other things are why skate parks are lame and what makes for an epic slam. Read the whole piece here and hit the jump for DeKemper’s short film MMM.
Radcollector fam Taji Ameen and the Acapulco Gold crew are back with another video. From security guards to cold weather ripping its a perfect snapshot of that NYC skatelife. AG winter collection is at select shops now.
Spencer Fujimoto recently stopped by The Hub to showcase his brand-new handmade jewelry he’s producing through his new venture, El Señor New York. The inaugural collection is called “The Seven Wonders”, with each pure-gold pendant evoking a different piece of Fujimoto’s personal skate history, from the Brooklyn Banks to Philly’s iconic LOVE Park. Peep the edit featuring Clayton Patterson, Alex Corporan, and more. Video and words by Taji Ameen.
Russian rapper Krussia’s latest Russian language video, “Satellites” is a banger filmed entirely on a GoPro in locations around NYC. A bit jarring at first, Krussia’s staccato flow actually blends lovely with the buttery antics of Leo Gutman, Taji Ameen (Acapulco Gold), and Dave Willis (Zoo York). Hit Krussia on iTunes for more.
For a more cultured way to spend your 4/20, Milk Studios in NYC is opening their Milk Gallery Underground tonight featuring “the most visionary and provocative emerging photographers” including Taji Ameen who’s portrait of The Gonz is included. Hit the jump for full info.