LEEKY P!PES : the Wild Leek Blog

Pixels.

2010-04-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

Written & directed by Patrick Jean for One More Productions. So good.

LEEKY Sightings: Bos10.

2010-04-06T09:46:00.000-07:00

"No NO, thank you for the LOVE. I really appreciate you all as a provider of style", says Boston. I was happy to receive this message in my email this morning.
...Once again, thanks for the love!

Tightrope.

2010-04-06T06:52:00.000-07:00

By the amazing Ms. Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi. Directed by Wendy Morgan. Energetic and the lyrics are true to life.

Dreams.

2010-04-06T05:49:00.000-07:00

Maestro Knows does a piece on Johnny Cupcakes. These types of things give me a warm feeling inside. Pure inspiration.

Speaking of Mr. Levi Maestro, it appears he released his first episode of Maestro Knows one year ago, March 24, 2009. Only one year and he is a regular character in the street fashion universe. Thank you, Levi, for being an example of inspiration as well as promoting it.

Follow your dreams.

Badu.

2010-03-29T09:30:00.000-07:00

"Window Seat" by Erykah Badu. Directed by Erykah and Coodie & Chike. Song produced by The Soulquarians. Inspired by Matt & Kim.

"Shot guerilla style, no crew, one take, no closed set, no warning, two minutes, in downtown Dallas, then ran like hell... I was afraid. But I was ready." says Ms. Badu. Word. I love Erykah, for more reasons than one now. Church! Album drops tomorrow.

Our Dreams.

2010-03-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

By Ghostface, Method Man, and Raekwon. Directed by Rick Cordero. I'm not that big a fan of Rik Cordero, but this wasn't bad.

Wu-Massacre drops March 30h... next week!

Live It.

2010-03-22T18:27:00.000-07:00

Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library has some pretty solid rules on doing what you love: do it.

I'm working at it, Gary. Swiped this from the Ends/Wealth blog.

The Reason.

2010-03-22T17:05:00.000-07:00

By Shawn Chrystopher. Directed by Charles Yi of The Mighty Fifty.

One of the main reasons people follow a particular artist's work is because of the connection one feels towards that artist. The very first, and best way artists get connected with their listeners is through their music. The second would be interviews/documentaries in my opinion. You get a look into that artists lifestyle, what they're like behind close doors, what they believe in, and here in Mr. Chrystopher's case understand the reasoning behind certain songs.

I hate the term real talk, but this is literally "real talk".

STYLIN'

2010-03-22T16:30:00.000-07:00

STYLIN' Crews now available @ JUGRNAUT, in the Karmaloop Kazbah, and right here in our online shop.

Trunk Sale @ JUGRNAUT Today!

2010-03-19T13:50:00.000-07:00

W!LD LEEK Trunk Sale

& STYLIN' Crewneck Release

@JUGRNAUT

427 S. Dearborn

Chicago, IL 60605

March 19th, 2010

6PM - 8PM

Reverse Cowgirl.

2010-03-18T11:53:00.000-07:00

By T-Pain. Directed by Jeremy Rall. I feeling this little ditty, and these visuals are dope.

I'm anticipating "rEVOLVEr", Teddy P's new album.

Chip.

2010-03-13T08:20:00.000-08:00

"Like That" directed by Ken Koller. I effs with Chip Tha Ripper, and I'm feeling these visuals.

Pursuit Of Happiness.

2010-03-09T20:59:00.000-08:00

By Kid Cudi featuring MGMT & Ratatat. Directed by Megaforce. A much better depiction of the song than the previously released video. The dizzying editing and disorienting overall concept works much better for this song than the lavish partying of the other video. Check it:

Great work.

Logos.

2010-03-08T08:52:00.000-08:00

"Ain't A Thang Changed" directed by me. I shot this on Super 8mm about a week before graduating from SIUC in 2005. Posting just because... And check the vintage Katalyst polo I'm wearing. Katalyst became W!LD LEEK for those interested. Perhaps I'll get a chance to tell that story one day.

I just saw a full version of Oscar-award-winning animated short Logorama, but about 2 minutes after I saw it on Vimeo they took it down. I thought it was so good, so creative, I decided to post the YouTube/2 part version. Check it:

Gucci.

2010-03-03T01:10:00.000-08:00

Say what you will about Gucci Mane, but he's a pretty down to earth, positive-spirited dude. This interview was done sometime in November of 2009 before The State VS Radric Davis dropped... which, by the way, is a pretty darn good album in my opinion.

Dilla.

2010-02-27T13:17:00.000-08:00

Presented by Stussy.

This Just In...

2010-02-24T07:53:00.000-08:00

STYLIN' Crewnecks just came in. They'll be in the ONL!NE SHOP and in the Karmaloop Kazbah within the next 2 weeks.

GLC.

2010-02-22T13:33:00.000-08:00

"Momentum" by Chicago's own GLC. Directed Davy Greenberg. Good work, once again, Davy.

Mayer.

2010-02-22T13:24:00.000-08:00

"Maybe So, Maybe No" by Mayer Hawthorne. Directed by Henry DeMaio. I effs with Mayer...

... and I really miss L.A.

Symphonies.

2010-02-11T01:18:00.000-08:00

Remix. Dan Black featuring Kid Cudi. Not sure who directed this piece, but its good. I've seen a similar concept in other videos, and this is still dope.

The Coup.

2010-02-08T14:11:00.000-08:00

Fat Cats & Bigga Fish. I just snatched this from The Hundreds website. Watching this reminded me how good The Coup were. I remember when my girl, Aisha, put me on this group back in the mid 90s. I wasn't really checking for west coast rap back then, but I could get with Boots Riley's political rap style. Check it:

Omen.

2010-02-01T00:24:00.000-08:00

Terminal O. By Chicago's own Omen. Directed by Chris & Blaq of IMPAKT STUDIOS.

I never heard of this guy before today, but I'm on a hunt to find out more. Another win for the Windy.

I'm kinda feeling my one word titles. Can you tell?

Fest.

2010-01-30T17:25:00.000-08:00

Exodus 5.1. By Rhymefest. Chicago's own.

Axe.

2010-01-30T09:27:00.000-08:00

Haha!

Cudi.

2010-01-28T19:37:00.000-08:00

Posting just cause I effs with Cudi. Cudderisback. Directed by Jason Goldwatch.