Fashion Feature: DrunknMunky Autumn/Winter 09 Collection

With the Winter season fast approaching, why not enter the cold snap in Urban style with a brand that has already attracted a cult following in the US with stars such as Jay-Z wearing the label! DrunknMunky have now released their Autumn/Winter 2009/10 range which illustrates how quickly the brand has grown and is set to become on of the favourite brands to be wearing today.

Inspiration for the brand is taken from the founders eastern roots and free spirited Californian lifestyle to create timeless clothing, unique designs and a fresh attitude to fashion. DrunknMunky followers represent these values by wearing the 9 dots logo that can be found on all of their clothing representing the Shaolin monk's discipline of the body and mind to achieve complete self confidence and belief.

Having received 2 t-shirts from the new collection, the range is still standing by their retro and nostalgic look taking inspiration from music and urban culture which also illustrates that the brand still keeping in touch with the younger generation who like to see new pieces of fashion that are always keeping fresh and up to date. Other seasonal collections are named Boho, Homage and Midnighters which take inspiration from the vintage 70's, intricate graphics and catwalk fashion.

The Autumn/Winter season range has a cultivated mix that Drunkn Munky fans will certainly be rushing to stores for. Pieces that I already favour from the collection are their new knitwear hoodies and light weight jackets which feature detailed embroideries of the DrunknMunky logo, coupled with the heavyweight cut and sew t-shirts with full colour chest prints, which definitely represent a benchmark in street wear high fashion. With DrunknMunkys successful collections to date, this new season demonstrates that the brand is fully in tune with what’s happening in the streets and are giving their followers what they want.

DMC World DJ Championships 2009

DrunknMunky continue their long association with music and urban culture by sponsoring the 25th anniversary of renowned DMC World DJ Championships. This is DrunkMunky's second year of partnership with the prestigious DJ awards. Worn by many of the worlds top DJs, DrunknMunky designs appeal and speaks to a generation of strong, self believing individuals who are not afraid to show their style and independance.

The DMC World Final was held in the indigO2 at the O2 area and had the perfect setting and atmosphere for the cult following DMC has acquired. The competition featured a tense battle between eventual winner Switch (UK), scratching his way to victory in the battle for Supremacy title in a pulsating duel with DJ Nelson.

The finals proved to be a hit with an enthusiastic crowd which supported some of the worlds best DJ's. The show featured the most talented, stylish and courageous DJ's on the planet!

The DrunknMunky Autumn/Winter collection definitely has that equipoise of style that everyone looks for in urban fashion, this new collection is something that the youth of today will relish and will make a statement to themselves and others that they know what style is!

Need A few Christmas gift ideas?

The latest Christmas gift sets from Lynx will be the perfect addition as stocking fillers! The new range offers 12 bespoke solutions that won’t break the bank this Christmas.

Lynx Manwash Set - Scrub away sins this Christmas with the ultimate piece of grooming gadgetry – the Lynx Manwasher – a soft loofah on one side and hard exfoliating pad on the other it’s guaranteed to get guys scrubbed up and ready to bag the ultimate girl. The skin smoothing set also includes Lynx Vice body spray and Lynx Boost shower gel making sure guys are prepared for whatever the party season throws at them. RRP £6.99

Lynx Recover Morning After Set - Party loving guys will love this innovative gift, which includes a colour changing alarm clock. With a series of cheeky one liners from a sexy Lynx Minx it’ll get them out of bed and ready for action. What’s more, Recover shower gel and body spray will revive guys from the night before, ensuring they are set for the day ahead. £11.99

Lynx Mini Traveller - Mini Africa body spray, Instinct anti-perspirant, Instinct shower gel and Fever shower gel in a mini washbag. RRP £5.50.

One To Watch: SlickMouth

Slickmouth was born in London before moving to Nigeria and then on to Los Angeles where he spent most of his teenage years. He is now living back in London, writing, creating and perfecting his style over the last three years. This is maybe the secret to his music, as it is also well traveled and has that international worldwide appeal.

The Slickmouth sound is something unique, something refreshing and above all it’s entertaining as twists up soulful grooves with poetically soothing lyrics, while always being exciting and forward-thinking in his approach.

1. What’s happening and how are things going?

Wudup Bro!...im chilling as always...just hit pause on the Daniel Merriweather album playing the background...im good g! ha!

2. What was the idea behind your second album release ‘Superstar’, can you give us a little insight on what we will be expecting from it and how different the album will be in comparison to your 2008 release ‘And There She Was’?

The Superstar Album is basically a compilation of my feelings, moods , and everything I am going through as an aspiring ‘SUPERSTAR’ from my moments of doubt to facing and overcoming obstacles, to moments of upliftment and gratification..it’s all reflected through the choice of beats and concepts which define the sound of the Album. This album is very personal as its my most Introspective work to date...it’s got a very modern feel to it..but yet perfectly infusing the Foundation of hip hop music...i.e the soulful cuts....the boom baps and real lyrics etc..

‘And there she was’ on the other hand was my first mixtape, a lot more Raw and less structured ..just a young Naive rapper putting good bars together for a project...while SUPERSTAR is a lot more structured and tells a story from beginning to end.

3. How are you feeling about your latest single ‘I Made It’ and what comments/feedback have you received so far?

The song ‘I made it’ is one of my personal favourites...it’s been getting quite a good reception from specialist DJ’s, promoters , and most importantly the audience...it seems to be the show starter...at the point when I drop this song in a performance the whole crowd’s up on their feet either clapping or bopping..so it’s a very gratifying feeling.
I had a Dj tell me once..’it’s that feel good vibe that the music industry has been lacking for a while’...so good vibes all around.

4. Can you explain why you decided to chose ‘Superstar’ as the title for the new album?

The title perfectly reflected the image and concept I was trying to get across at this stage in my career. I am a nobody and my aim is beyond the sky ..so the title ‘SUPERSTAR’ best depicts my ambition and the album details what I am going through as an artist in order to make it to a viable stage in my career..with tracks like ‘ Bare Your soul’ and ‘Music’ Talking about the Ills of the music industry, and how as a credible artist you find yourself having to make decisions which would either mean you sell out or stay credible.

While tracks like ‘I made it’ and ‘Top Of The World’ depict the optimistic spirit and emotions I am going through, feeling like I am getting respect and love from the fans and people around the world based on my music..which makes me feel on top of the world.

5. Let’s talk about the production, what was your creative control like and what type of sound did you want the album to have?

For this ‘SUPERSTAR’ album..i had total creative control of every process ..from choosing the beats to writing the lyrics and handpicking the few features I have on specific songs.The album has an overall modern synth feel ,quite soulful , very musical and most of all enjoyable...so after the listener has followed my journey throughout the whole album...they are left with a positive vibe...inspiring words and motivation to pursue whatever path in life they may have dreams for.

6. Did the feedback from your recent album give you any extra inspiration on what direction you wanted go with the new album?

As this is my first album...and as they always say, you take your whole life to make your first album...i just wanted to be as real as possible..to be me and let the listeners walk with me for a few months in my life...that was the only direction I had...so I just let the feedback from my first mixtape gear me on to be very focussed and most of all be very strict with my decision making on the album to ensure my aim is to deliver an undoubtably solid body of work.

7. Working with other UK artists such as Dexplicit, A-Tola and Triple Darkness, have these collaborations giving you more insight into the UK Hip Hop scene?

Well...Kinda, but not really cos each of these various artists are very different so it wasn’t a specific UK sound they all had..They were just individual artist..Not defined by Just being UK. Dexplicit has a very dinstinct sound and anywhere you here his drums you would know it was a Dex beat..but it wasn’t just Uk sounding..

8. Your clothing line ‘Universoul Clothing’, how did this idea come about?

The idea of the clothing was based on a song I did for the ‘SUPERSTAR’ album called ‘UNIVERSAL SOUL MUSIC’ which basically talks about the perception that people have about hip hop being mainly catered to those in the streets, or ex cons in the hood etc...and most people feel like they have to conform to such image to be part of the hip hop culture...which shouldn’t be so.

Hence the birth of the idea UNIVERSOUL which represents various characters such as Nerds, Indie Kids, Skateboarders, Soul Sisters, etc all of alternative cultures under one umbrella of Universoul..which signifies unity i.e bringing together people from various walks of life to represent a specific brand.

9. What do you think of the UK music scene and are there any particular artists over here that have caught your attention?

I was Born in London and Have been back here for the past 7 years...i’ve just been away in the states for 9years and also Nigeria for a few years...so I am no novice to the UK scene. I am an Avid follower of Yolanda brown..her talent is very unique and she’s a very humble artist...so hopefully a collaboration in the future..also like a few other singers such as Bluey Robinson..Shean Williams and Cynthia Erivo.

10. Which artist/producer would you say has impressed you this year and whose new album release are you looking forward to?

Definitely was impressed by the Daniel Merryweather Album..absolutely beautiful...Mark Ronson’s productions where near flawless...also the Raekwon’s OB4CL2 was a nice treat...i am heavily anticipating the Lupe Fiasco’s Laser album.

11. Are we going to be expecting any new video releases from you anytime soon?

Yes in a few weeks there would be 1 or 2 video treats floating around the online world and on Tv..so yeas keep your eyes peeled people..

12. What’s the plan for 2009\10, can you give us a low down on what projects you will be working on?

Totol Domination..even this sounds like an understatement..haha! but my plan is to saturate the scene with my music..clothing..features..poetry...Motivational speaking and all I can possibly get involved with...

I have a Mixtape getting release by the end of November titled ‘The Travelling Star’ , the Universoul clothing launch event early next year, the ‘SUPERSTAR’ release early next year and hopefully a poetry book by the Summer of next year....

13. Any shout outs?

First I wanna shout out my Mum...My management....nah im kidding...haha!i’ve always wanted to do that..on a reals...I wanna thank everyone that has been supporting me from the beginning...every one that has taken the time out to tell me how inspiring my music has been to them...to my family...my Girlfirend and my Executive producer...Emman....and you man..Thanks for the love..peace!

www.myspace.com/slickmouth22
www.twitter.com/slickmouth
www.youtube.com/slickmouthsuperstar

Jammer - New Party Animal Video

At last the Murkle Man returns and he's jumping! Jammer has been a fixture, pioneer and founding father of the Grime scene since its inception. Now signed to Big Dada Recordings, the Leytonstone MC and producer has teamed up with Toddla T and the resulting track is pure energy!!

Filmed by up-and-coming director Jay K over the course of a long day, 'Party Animal' sees Jammer imprisoned in a very large and futuristic block of flats where every door leads into yet another party. Featuring dons of the scene like C-Gritz, Lil D, Blacks and Jammin, plus giant speaker stacks, Jammer looking dapper and various ladies looking lovely, the results are fast, funny and slick!

The Scene Magazine Special Feature: Bulldog

The Scene Magazine is once again providing you with more fashion/beauty news for those of you who have already started Christmas shopping!

Bulldog, the UK’s first natural skincare brand for men, has launched a new Anti-Ageing Moisturiser at a retail price of £8.99 specifically for male skin. This latest addition to the award winning range is dermatologically tested and has a non-greasy formula designed to target wrinkles and fine lines. It contains natural ingredients including tannic acid from oak apple, botanical silicon from millet seed, vitamin E and a unique blend of five essential oils, which combine to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and deliver younger looking skin in four weeks.

With Christmas right around the corner, this will be a perfect gift for the men of the family who need to update their male grooming kits!

Check out more of the Bulldog range in the magazine links below!:

Review: Bulldog Skincare range