LONDON (October 6th, 2010) – Following their announcement detailing the launch of the year-long Connectivity campaign celebrating the incomparable British music scene, Converse today releases “Didn’t Know What Love Was” an original music collaboration between Bernard Sumner from New Order and Joy Division, Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard of Hot Chip and Hot City. Starting now, all music fans can download the track for free at www.converse.co.uk and authorized Converse websites around the world.

Always one to tell it like it is, comic genius Ed Lover strikes again as he wrestles with some of the ridiculous things going on in American pop culture. On his 17th episode of “C’mon Son,” Ed blows off Paris Hilton and dusts Soulja Boy from his shoulder over the latest thing to go up their noses. Ed then puts on his So You Think You Can Dance judge hat on to eloquently critique Glen Davis and Brandon Jennings’s “suspect” Dougie and Gaga dance moves and then sinks his teeth into the online rap-phenomenon 50-Tyson.

Siloette has transformed this tennis classic of the Stan Smith to create a feminine and tasteful model. Mint green satin sockliner and tongue details contrast well with the bold black and white base colours. Inspecting the outsoles, reveals typical and stunning, full colour Siloette artwork in contrast to the clean styling of the upper. Fluid lines on the upper present Siloette’s distinctive style. Black tips offset with the green laces and the special tag lace jewel finish the shoe in characteristic style.

Adidas_1, the World’s First Intelligent Shoe, is already smarter. Beginning November 25, an upgraded version of the shoe will be available, called adidas_1, intelligence level 1.1. The revolutionary technology of the adidas_1 adapted itself in real time to find the right cushioning level, whatever the runner’s weight, surface or pace. The higher intelligence level 1.1 makes the shoe better, stronger and faster…

Annansi Clothing Co. has launched Demand Details! its charity arm which fosters consumer education and responsibility primarily surrounding the topic of the conflict diamond trade. Demand Details! launches with Annansi Clothing Co. teaming up with filmmaker Kareem Edouard for the debut of his documentary short Bling: Consequences and Repercussions at the 4th Annual H2O (Hip-Hop Odyssey) International Film Festival November 6 – 12, 2005 in New York City.

The Fashion Group International in New York has nominated Africa-inspired street wear label Annansi Clothing Co. for the prestigious Rising Star Award. The award, given by a committee of fashion industry professionals, honors individuals who are “up-and-coming style-makers of the future”. Previous winners include Keanan Dufty, Ron & Ron, and Y & Kei. This nomination adds to the exciting year Annansi Clothing has had following involvement in two other groundbreaking fashion events: the Redefining African Style music and fashion launch, and Bring and Buy, a London Fashion Week project curated by renowned fashion photographer Nick Knight and i-D Magazine.

In 2004, “CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation” author Jeff Chang asked SF-based T-shirtologist Mike Stern of ØRIGIN to translate crucial political and cultural ideas from the book into visually compelling designs. The limited edition CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP/ØRIGIN t-shirt line captures the style, wit, emotion and breadth of this instant hip-hop history classic.

Legendary Hip Hop pioneers DJ Kool Herc, Father of Hip Hop, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel, Chief Rocker Busy Bee and the first female luminary of hip-hop, Sha-Rock are all lending their names and their likenesses to launch the first ever vintage hip-hop clothing company called Sedgwick & Cedar which debuts in Spring 2005.

Bringing the fusion of hip hop culture to the feet of ballers across the country, Rbk has partnered with rap legend Jay-Z and New York Knicks standout Jamal Crawford to debut the latest performance basketball shoe from the S. Carter Collection. Marking a new era in basketball footwear, the S. Carter Basketball Mid launches on Friday, March 4th and will be worn on court by several NBA athletes, including Crawford and Denver Nuggets star Kenyon Martin during the 2004-05 season.

Kunta Kinte is a conscious clothing line which aims to highlight the ills that were perpetrated to African people worldwide. They’ve also recently released a dope mix tape featuring 100% Zimbabwean artists…

For many of us inhabiting urban areas it’s seems unavoidable not to be influenced by our concrete & steel environment. And just like hip-hop, the neighbourhood and city streets have also influenced me heavily. From the way I speak to my attitude to the gear I rock.

Once an aspiring clothing designer, J. Anthony Brown was originally pursuing a fashion career when he was just $316 short of tuition money and ended up on stage at a local Atlanta comedy club some 20 years ago. Though he’s a successful comedian today, having tackled radio, television and film, the burning desire to create designs has always haunted him. It’s evident in his flair for designer suits and his vast collection of alligator shoes.

Graffiti is definitely gaining widespread acceptance. This is evident in the number ofgraf magazines, websites and also clothing labels out there. Last Adam Tees is the first Christian clothing company with a strictly graf design line that I have encountered. Check the interview with Lupe Montoya of LAST ADAM to find out more.

More than 25 years ago, when deejays first developed break beats and emcees began rhyming to music, the term “Hip Hop” was coined. “B-boys” or “break boys” started going to parties and doing moves that were the basis for Hip Hop dance. In 1977, one of the original and the most legendary B-boy crews to come out of the Bronx was the Rock Steady Crew. They performed all around the Bronx and quickly generated a following.

(New York) Over the past few years, music industry moguls such as Sean “P-Piddy” Combs and Jay-Z have strutted through music videos wearing remakes of football and basketball jerseys worn by famous sports icons of the past. Husband and wife team, Rodney and Knia Bonds have discovered a way to honor the legends of Hiphop with the debut of their brand new streetwear clothing line RTB Apparel and its’ inaugural product titled Rap Throwbacks. RTB Apparel has set out to prove that throwback jerseys are not just for athletes. Rodney explains, “We had to build a brand from the Rap Throwbacks line. RTB Apparel came out of that. The product basically represents fashion & Hiphop.”