Pardon My French

Paris based hip hop crew, TTC is dropping their fourth album and they are ready for respect in their backyard and abroad. If you haven’t had a chance to check out TTC, you don’t know what you are missing. Teki Latex, Cuiziner, Tido Berman, Orgasmic and sick producers Para and Tacteel are looking to take over with “3615″ and they aren’t exactly going about it in a nice way. According to Latex, “that’s the way we plan to take over the fucking industry, we’re going to force it down their throats and if they’re not ready, then fuck it, we’re tired of making compromises.” Are you ready? Check out their style and judge for yourself…just know we can’t be responsible for what the Latex might do if you aren’t feeling it. www.myspace.com/inbedwithttc (JV)

Berry Delicious

So this fanatical craze with the Pinkberry franchise has been sweeping the state of California and now quickly hitting NYC. A-List celebs have been noted to wait a good 15 minutes in line for these delectable frozen treats in its Melrose location while the recently opened store in Chelsea has been mobbed as early as 10AM! [Sidenote: I mean, really people, frozen icecream that early in the morning?] But if you’re thinking it’s just an up-scale version of Haagen Daz, think again. Not many know but “Pinkberry” is an aged-old frozen ice dessert from Korea. It’s basic ingredients are shaved ice, frozen Korean yogurt (different from the American kind) topped with sweet mung bean and fresh fruit. It’s called “Pat-Bing-Su” and it’s a summer classic. Business saavy impresario, Sherry Hwang, took this traditional Korean dessert and stepped it up 4 notches. Her clean, Philippe Starck aesthetic combined with some very clever toppings (Cap’n Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Puffs, etc.) has transformed a regular summer dud into the biggest trend since ice cream on a stick! Now … can someone bring Pinkberry down to Miami Beach, please? (EP)

Paint the Castle!

Brazilian dynamic duo, Os Gemeos, who’s off-the-wall graffiti has shook the contemporary art world into a frenzy, is about to shake the core of ancient Scotland yard. They’ve been commissioned to take their street style onto the historical Kelburn Castle where these twins will leave their own historical mark. Can’t wait to see how Jeffrey Deitch will react to this. Bem-Vindo, Os Gemeos! (EP)

D is Nice …

Who would’ve thought that legendary hip-hop artist D-Nice would be making some major noise as a photographer?!? Indeed, D-Nice Photography is making names for itself as Derrick Jones has been known to deliver some impressive, not to mention stunning, shots. He’s gotten couple gallery shows in NYC and GR hopes to bring these photog-montage down to Miami. But for now, check out d-nice.com for some inspiring candid camera. (EP)