Thank you to everyone that has supported Funkey Flash Back we truly appreciate you!
If you missed out on the live action tonight of Sher Sher being interviewed by Lushy Lush on Lush Radio Online it was recorded and available for you to listen to the full interview
Listen Here
Much love and big shout out goes to Lushy Lush from Sher Sher and the whole FFB Family. We appreciate you ma. Also Kevin Shine came through, which he is the A&R over at Jive Records, so it is so valuable info you may want to check out if you are in the music and fashion industry.
Tune in tomorrow, July 29th to Lush Radio Online Kevin Shine will be interviewed and you don't want to miss that.
Check out FFB's own, Sher Sher, as she will be interviewed this evening at 6pm EST on Lush Radio Online
Make sure you tune in to discover more at Funkey Flash Back, how we started and where we are headed. You don't want to miss this.
Shout out to Lushy Lush for holding us down
I stumbled upon this video below made by Jay R in Miami. You may actually remember him repping the FFB "Sucka MC" shirt in the Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon video, "Dangerous". Well he made this video showing off the FFB Shirts he ordered from me a few weeks ago. Now that's love and a true supporter and we thank you.
He is in this video below, go to about 8 seconds you will see him reppin FFB. I did not know for months the shirt was even in this video until he emailed me. So big shout out to Jay R holding down FFB in Miami
Over this past weekend I linked up with a few FFB Supporters to pick up their FFB Goods.
On Friday I hooked up with Leslie because he gave me an order for a custom shirt he needed made by us and he also copped a FFB "Flying F" Fitted Cap a couple of days before hand. So big shout out to him for holding us down
Also linked up with XtianMaiko you may have seen him previously on our blog modeling FFB that will be featured in a magazine. He picked up the FFB "Flying F" Fitted Cap as well
A young lady also picked up a couple of custom FFB Ladies Flying F logo shirts as well today.
We thank you all for your support!
Ca$hino a very good friend and supporter of FFB from the beginning, hit me with some great and blessed news today! He got his video No Future, on MTV Base in the UK and Ireland. Ca$hino has definitely been on the grind and been about his music since I have known him. All his tracks are dope so make sure you don't sleep on him.
We are so proud of Ca$hino holding it down and much love and respect to him always.
Check the photos below it shows some FFB Gear and custom gear done by FFB for Ca$hino
Even better news is that his video was aired right between Ciara and Jordin Sparks. Now that's doing it big!
Receive a FREE copy of Mike Faceless debut album "HEIR TO THE THRONE" when you make a purchase at www.funkeyflashback.com
Also available is the the actual CD for sale on our site, so either way you have an option to cop this dope CD. Real HIP HOP in full effect!!
Enter discount code: "FACELESS" in order to receive an additional 10% off of your order
So GO GO GO to www.funkeyflashback.com and click on SHOP to make your purchase today!
Or you can go direct to our online store: FFB Online Store
Pick up the latest issue of Inc. Magazine if you are a young entrepreneur and want to read how a pro made it in the T-Shirt business. Yes, I am speaking of the one and only, Johnny Cupcakes. If you haven't heard about him you better do your research. He has a very interesting story of how he started and has become very successful in the clothing industry. He has been an inspiration to me and if he can do it, we can all strive to do so.
Read the Inc. Magazine article Here
The article will give you an overview of who Johnny Cupcakes is, but if you truly want to know please visit his website and read the story and his blogs. Who would ever think one would have a very successful business tailoring their designs around cupcakes? Well Johnny did and the designs are so on point.
Johnny Cupcakes Website
Visit our Online Store through Saturday July 25, 2009 and purchase the FFB "Flying F" Fitted Cap for only $24.99, regular price is $31.99
Don't Delay these are high quality goods for great price
www.funkeyflashback.com Click on Shop
Cibu is definitely ranked as a great hair product line in my book. My lifetime friend, Jenn, is the Brand Manager for this company based out of Northern VA. She has a hair styling series called, C*Beauties, that shows various women styling their hair using Cibu products. It is quite interesting and you can learn a lot from watching these videos.
Check out the one below, I really like this.
Jenn recently sent me the Cibu Spring Roll and I am definitely going to try it out this weekend, excited about that.
To learn more about Cibu and their wonderful products, please visit their website: www.cibuinternational.com
Visit their Youtube Channel daily: Cibu Youtube
My homie originally from VA, Mike Faceless just recently debuted his album, "HEIR TO THE THRONE" which he has been working on for about 2 years now. You can totally tell all the work that was put into this album. I have a lot of respect for Mike as he is always on his grind and always trying to get to the next level and step up his music game. Unfortunately like many great underground artist their talent goes unnoticed until NOW!
Just remember the name Mike Faceless he will be a household name. FFB supports him 110%!!
Go out and cop his album "HEIR TO THE THRONE"
Purchase album at: www.mikefaceless.com
Check out his myspace page below to check out for any shows he may have coming up in the California area.
Also, in the very near future, T-shirts will be available with the album a collaborative effort from Mike Faceless x Funkey Flash Back. As a matter of fact the photo above is sample shirt of what will be available.
Mike Faceless Myspace: Click Here
SUPPORT REAL HIP HOP!
Read the bio on Shalone below:
As a young man, without the basic necessities to live or encounter what many would call a typical lifestyle, Shalone (birthed, Dwayne Bryan) was born into the poverty stricken atmosphere of Kingston, Jamaica. Despite having a mother that was consistently in and out of his life, and no father figure to guide him, this future rap artist/vocalist did what he needed to do to survive. While the constant sounds of gunfire and the sight of dead bodies embodied his ears, eyes and memories, Shalone was somehow always drawn to music. In an effort to mentally escape the drama of the blood & tears he saw in his surroundings, Shalone always found himself drawn to the stage shows in the local area, churches, and even the school marching bands where he would just observe and listen. Anywhere there was music, there was Shalone.
A true loner in every sense of the word, this rap artist/ vocalist brings much more to the table than the common rapper. He is set apart by his signature, soulful sound that was ingrained into his life from the experiences as an outsider just trying to make it. Growing up in a constant migration, Shalone left Jamaica as a young teenager and eventually found himself in the streets of Queens, New York. During that time there was a serious gang movement sweeping the city and unfortunately Shalone soon found himself caught up. From New York to North Carolina he was hustling- carrying guns & drugs in and out of town. At the early age of 16, heading nowhere fast, he landed his first and last stint in the NYC’s infamous jail, Rikers Island. When he left he vowed never to return.
Reflecting on that experience, Shalone recounts that the scariest part of being locked inside Rikers Island was the fact that he was amongst nothing but friends. Shalone immediately realized that he was steady headed down a path he really didn't want to be on. Being birthed from a mother that was constantly in and out of jail and raised in such a hostile environment, he and his brothers knew nothing but the streets.
During his trial, Shalone found out he had a daughter on the way. With his early leap into fatherhood he knew he had to get out.
He relates, "These days people think that being from the hood is having bad credit or acting hard. Well I ain't from the hood, I'm from the ghetto and I don't think hard life is cool." Shalone recounts, "In the ghetto there was no Christmas. Everyday we used to walk around barefoot and never know what we were going to get into or where the day was going to take us. I really can't glorify that. If you've ever been through some real hard times in your life, you'll know you're not trying to talk about it. You're trying to get out. Music changed my life."
Following a couple of different ventures that helped Shalone progress to another level, he linked up with some business partners to form his own 'OurBit the Label.' One of his first singles, a soulful heart-felt blend of motivation with a street sound, "Where I Belong" gained him some recognition and feed his buzz amongst his peers and hip hop station Hot 97 heavyweights alike. His follow-up single "Ain't Like We" earned him his respect amongst the industry's most notable figureheads and catapulted his buzz achieving hundreds of mix show spins across the country. His undeniable talent has landed him the privilege to grace stages all over the country. Shalone has been seen performing on the Lyricist Lounge Tour. Most recently he was an opening act for Hot 97's Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum. To date Shalone has touched the stage with the likes of major artists such as Scarface, Eric Sermon, MOP, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Busta Rhymes, and T.I.
It's no doubt Shalone has come a long way from the days of his maladjusted youth and will continue to shine even brighter. His hip-hop credits to date include mentions on the chorus of Petey Pablo’s first album (The Diary of A Sinner 1st entry), and collaborations on songs with artists such as Nore, Grafh, Bun B, Joell Ortiz, and Mussolini (aka Big Syke) from the Outlaws.
Currently in the final stages of wrapping up his first EP, Shalone is making music that reveals many different layers. A vast difference from the one-dimensional approach that is frequented by a lot of today's contemporary hip-hop artist Shalone explains, "I'm bringing out the freedom of music. I'm bringing that spirit back. A lot of artist these days are too insecure to take that risk with their career. This is why you'll notice that they'll really always continue to make the same type of records. I've always been credited with being very different. There isn't just one way to describe me. I've been everywhere-and I'll always have that reflected in my music." Shalone has created his own lane, a hybrid of his love of rap (with his inspirations from 2pac, Biggie & Method Man) and the rhythm of classic artists like Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Bob Marley.
From New York, to Miami, to California Shalone continues to touch the stage contributing his soulful sound and funky blend of music, pushing hip hop forward to a place that has yet to be seen. In Shalone's words, "It's GUMBO music!"
For more info on Shalone contact Anabelle his publicist
Visit Shalone Myspace: Shalone Myspace
Big thank you to Anabelle and Shalone for showing FFB love!
Monday I went to Avenue 800 which is one of the stores here in the 757 that carries Funkey Flash Back. Lawrence, the owner pulled out this printed photo from VAEXPOSED.COM that had a customer rocking FFB. As you can see in the picture above he is on the right side with the "DON'T WAIT TILL WE FAMOUS" T-shirt. So shout out to you for rocking FFB.
If you are interested in purchasing this shirt please to www.funkeyflashback.com or go to Avenue 800 on Baker Road in Virginia Beach, My Hot Spot in Military Circle Mall in Norfolk or Avenue 12 on Rosemont Road in Virginia Beach.
XtianMaiko hit me up with some new photos that he shot this week with www.7citiesphotography.com repping Funkey Flash Back
The photos came out real dope and I am truly proud of Xtian for making moves with his modeling career. The two photos above will be featured in www.grungecake.com very soon. He also showed some other VA brands some love such as Dumskeme and Johnathon Da Lynn as well. Xtian is going places so make sure you follow him closely.
We here at FFB appreciate the love Xtian!!
Download the newly released mixtape by PMP, which features, Jereme Rogers, recently retired professional skateboarder and the 2 other members are JR and Detroit.
Download the Mixtape: Click Here
You can follow Jereme on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jeremerogers
Who is XtianMaiko? from TheGiantHeart on Vimeo.
My lil homie from VA, XtianMaiko, is definitely on the come up with his modeling career. This week he did a promo shoot and repped FFB to the fullest as well as some other local VA brands. Today he sent me the link to the site to check them out and the photos came out real dope too.
Below are a couple photos from the shoot and above you can see the video with a lot more footage. Click photos to enlarge.
Photography by: The Giant Heart
XtianMaiko Twitter Page: XtianMaiko Twitter
