Watch Ike Vlog 001: She's So SoHo
In Iquan’s first attempt to vlog, he sets out to meet up with a few of his friends in the SoHo section of NYC for a Instameet. The group walked from Washington Square Park all the way to the Lower East side and enjoyed each others time by taking photos, laughing, talking, eating and drinking. See it for yourself.
Special thanks to everyone in this video including my homie @SMBNYC for the awesome images!
This is just the first of many weekly vlogs from Iquan, stay tuned to see what he develop.
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Urban Exploring: Exploring 2016 (Episode 8)
THE SYNOPSIS
Happy New Year Artoholiks! Iquan woke up excited about the new year and he made it his business to go visit a few of his creative friends in Newark just to learn what their excitement is for 2016. This impromptu episode is packed with inspiration, motivation and pure positive energy all based around Iquan’s personal goals and short comings from 2015. Enjoy!
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THE DISCOVERIES
Rebecca Jampol on twitter
Eric of New Wave Barber Shop his shop
Andres Jimenez his social
Tehsuan Glover his blog
Tamara Fleming her work
Akintola Hanif his stories
THE MUSIC
Playlist
1. Sángo — Só Você (Ft. Elhae & ESTA.)
2. MORE // NIGHT — Relax yo
3. PYRMDPLAZA — House Bump For Joe Kay
4. JLL — Blue Skies
5. Mozaic (AGO) — Rachel Foxx Strong (Mozaic Flip)
6. Kurai Noir — Corinne Bailey Rae – Put Your Records On (Nehzuil Remix)
7. AbJo — Loop 544 (for Dilla)
8. PYRMDPLAZA — Rush Feat. Abjo
Urban Exploring: Adam Padilla (Episode 7)
THE SYNOPSIS
In our 7th episode of the season, Iquan takes a solo trip to NYC to visit long time design friend Adam Padilla at the Brand Fire Agency HQ. During the time, Adam gave Iquan a tour of the studio and they discussed life, family, design and holding yourself accountable for making time to do the things that makes you happy. The two also had a drawing session, ordered food via Seamless and just caught up.
THE DISCOVERIES
ADAM PADILLA
President & Chief Creative Officer of BRAND FIRE Creative in NYC is a giant ball of creative genius. Adam has pretty much touched greatness in everything between the worlds of Graphic Design and Fine Art. Adam has a in depth portfolio and resume to back those words up including the Creative Director position for Nets Basketball. To learn more about Adam and his work follow him on Instagram here.
BRAND FIRE
creates brand names, logos, messaging, packaging, point-of-sale, website and collateral to give their clients a competitive advantage. brandfire.com
SEAMLESS APP
Order food delivery from your favorite local restaurants from your mobile phone. Download
NATURAL WORKS
A NYC based restaurant offering up delicious food without all of the crap. Bare ingredients with no artificial preservatives and unhealthily fats.
Next time your in the city, check them out. Visit
THE MUSIC
REBEL SERIES VIDEO 1 of 3
With the opening of the ARTO SHOP comes a new collection and that collection is titled the 'REBEL SERIES'. Why?... Because we as a crew have all recently taken rebellious moves in our individual lives. See... Rebelling doesn't have to mean be bad, or say fuck the world. Our take on it is to life the way you want. Rebelling isn't a negative thing, it’s more of a controlling your life thing! In this video, our subjects are real life friends, but behind the camera they're secret lovers that has escaped their everyday world just to enjoy each other while dressing the way they choose. Enjoy and stay tuned for the others!
Premiere: The Digital Tidbits - Digital & Your Brand
THE SYNOPSIS
When it comes to interactive marketing, in order to do it... you have to do it! I've been a digital marketer for over 13 years and have seen & been to the places it can take you. There are so many moving pieces in the digital world and its important for you to embrace what makes sense for you. One evening my husband & I were having a conversation about the digital space and realized that there was a perfect opportunity for me to share my experiences and skill set with my peers. As we started to outline what The Digital Tidbits would be, I clearly saw the direction that I wanted to go in. Makes sense? Well let's get started!
TIDBITS from this EPISODE
BRIAN HONIGMAN
Brian Honigman is one of my favorite people and I don't say that lightly... he is a super charged interactive marketer who understands what it takes to build, deploy and maintain a digital presence. Named a "seasoned digital marketing expert" by Forbes, his first approach to marketing is deserving of your attention. Outside of speaking at conferences and other industry events, Brian hosts a monthly Twitter show called #InsiderChat where he bridges the gap between digital experts and consumers/peers/marketers, providing an open forum for participants to learn and stay connected. To learn more about Brian and his #InsiderChat, visit his website here.
EMPIRE vs POWER
When Empire started its marketing blitz, die hard Power fans were concerned with the show being a "knock off" of the initial show they grew to love. Little did they know, Empire came out the gate swinging with marketing tactics that blanketed every marketing channel. Outside of pop up performances and billboards, Empire beefed up their digital and social presence by updating daily with a "sticky" asset mix. In regards to Power, daily content is posted but it mainly surrounds the show, i.e. video clips, images. Whereas Empire continues to wrap the consumer around the lifestyle by tapping into the onscreen and real world lives of the characters. Empire's digital voice continues to grow, will Power catch up? We shall see.
NATIONAL PUPPY DAY
Oh how I love these little ones, they make my heart melt on sight! While reviewing how many users uploaded canine images on #NationalPuppyDay it reinforced how the online world works. When you tap into the passion points or emotions of users, your chances of receiving a reaction from them increases. Consumers want to feel like they are attached to things organically and the more it peaks their interest, the higher your chance is of achieving your marketing goals.
GO FUND ME
You are what you tweet so don't embarrass yourself! GoFund Me is an amazing self-service fundraising platform that allows individuals with various causes to activate a campaign in seconds. With that access, comes unnecessary campaigns that slip through the cracks. By no means am I saying don't support legit and appropriate causes rather giving you a word of advice to do your homework before you click "submit". Make sure your contributing to what you signed up for!
A/B TESTING
The practice of A/B testing is not a daunting task rather an intelligent way for you to ensure that you are not wasting impressions. Running the analysis on your activations saves you the headache of not being able to reach your marketing objectives and puts you in the driver seat of your campaign's outcome. For more on A/B testing, and other best practices, click here.
FINAL WORDS
Shift gears with your online strategy when you need to! Listen to what the data says and take action, it's not hard but does require discipline. I hope you enjoyed the launch of The Digital Tidbits and until next time... keep your interactive active. - MrsAleeshaW
CREDITS
Theme Music: Jengi Beats "Hot Chocolate"
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Urban Exploring: LA w/ Royce Rollins
THE SYNOPSIS
Welcome to the first episode of Season Two! In this episode, I re-connect with an old college friend in LA. During my time on the west coast, he showed me all around town. We made stops at the ACE Hotel, the emerging Arts District, Downtown LA, Fairfax, The Grove and a few other spots that I was curious about. We ate at least four different places together including one of his favorite cafe's 'Go Get Em Tiger. We hit up a party at the Standard Hotel who featured two DJ's from the fast growing music label 'Soulection'. He showed me around his crib, we made coffee and we did some work together. We joked around and free-styled (rapped) to instrumentals and simply caught up on life. Check out the discoveries from this episode below.
THE DISCOVERIES
GO GET EM TIGER
gget is a cafe located in the Windsor Square section of LA! Owner CHARLES BABINSKI has won many awards as an Barista including first place in the 2015 SWRBC competitions. I really loved the open concept walk-up bar, small tables on the sidewalk, and a few benches and high tops inside. The food was great, we enjoyed the award winning waffle as well as an amazing cup of coffee. Go Get Em Tiger is located at 230 N Larchmont Blvd in Los Angeles. Hours daily. Follow GGET on Twitter and visit their official website. (323) 380-5359.
JUICE SERVED HERE
Juice served here can be your new daily ritual, why? "We are Raw. We are Organic where possible. We are Cold-Pressed. We are sourced locally whenever possible and no two juices are alike.
We are Fresh. We are Clean. We are Simple. Impeccably presented by passionate health enthusiasts. We are Warm. We are Inviting. We are the Place to hang. Drink and eat in total comfort with select literature, free wi-fi, and local community events." Need more? Yeah right, check them out here. I became a fan strictly over their clean & simple branding.
Shin Sen Gumi
Pronounced “shin sen goo-me”, the name was taken from the historical samurai clan who fought for a great “cause” during a civil war in Japan. Their commitment to excellence and sincerity of service to the nation became our model for serving excellent, traditional Japanese cuisine to our valuable customers. We are open 7 days a week, every day of the year, even on holidays. Whether you are picking up a meal on the go, having a family dinner, or enjoying a drink with your friends, this is the right place to come enjoy a refreshing and pleasant dining experience. LEARN MORE
KANG HODONG BAEKJEONG
"The Korean barbecue refers to the Korean method of roasting beef, pork, chicken, or other types of meat. Such dishes are often prepared at the diner's table on gas or charcoal grills that are built into the table itself. Some Korean restaurants that do not have built-in grills provide portable stoves for diners to use at their tables." - Wiki
In our case we had the works, because Royce wouldn't have it no other way. We pigged out on multiple selections of beef including COW TONGUE.
SOULECTION
Every single day of my life for the last 2 years or so, I've depended on this new sound to get me through my work days, car rides and workouts. This new sound is also known as 'The Sound of Tomorrow', I introduce to you... Soulection is a record label, radio show and niche collective of creative music makers worldwide. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Soulection procures the finest tunes from around the globe and increases visibility for them and their originators via Soundcloud, social media, weekly FM presence [KKJZ 88.1 FM HD3] and live events worldwide.
THE MUSIC
The Digital Tidbits - Trailer
The time is almost near and I can't wait to share the first episode of The Digital Tidbits with you. Produced and directed by Iquan W., here's a sneak peek of my show! Stay tuned...
Urban Exploring: Open Crates + Sweet Chick (Special Edition)
THE SYNOPSIS
In this Lost Episode of Urban Exploring, Guru and Ike share clips about the success and growth of Open Crates in the earlier part of 2014. The duo also spent a day in Williamsburg Brooklyn at CMJ to catch up with drummer Layton Weedeman of Courtesy Tier as he performed with his friends Isle Of Rhodes. Lastly, they grabbed grub from Sweet Chick, a soulful Chicken and Waffle restaurant also located in Williamsburg Brooklyn.
THE DISCOVERIES
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Open Crates curates music, breaks records and builds culture for progressive vinyl heads. We vibe on all genres of heavy percussive music.
Check them out monthly in Jersey City for Open Dig, click the flyer for more details.
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SWEET CHICK
Sweet Chick's philosophy is simple: Great Food, a Cool Vibe, and interesting Cocktails at a great price.
Along with some of the best fried chicken and waffles in New York City, we're serving what we like to call American cuisine with a Southern accent: Rustic but Modern American comfort food and twists on classic dishes and cocktails, plus home-baked desserts that will make you feel like a kid again. The dining room, on the bustling corner of North 8th and Bedford Ave, is as cozy and inviting (and locally-sourced) as our food. Check them out on Yelp
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CMJ connects music fans and music industry professionals with the best in new music through interactive media and live events. CMJ also produces a legendary Music Marathon, the largest and longest-running music industry event of its kind, in addition to live events across the US. LEARN MORE[/one_half]
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ISLE OF RHODES
Isle of Rhodes is the moniker for Rob Farren's hard hitting indie rock project. Known for interweaving dynamic stylings and virtuosic abilities, while fashioning rock with an ensemble flair, Isle of Rhodes, draws upon on blues, funk, and classical elements, with influences ranging from Gershwin, Beethoven, Radiohead, The Beatles, Arcade Fire, to Roy Orbison. LEARN MORE[/one_half_last]
LAYTON WEEDEMAN
Layton Weedeman is a drummer and DJ from Moorestown, NJ who graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Music from the Berklee College of Music in 2004. He moved to Brooklyn, New York soon after with his alt-rock-indie band Courtesy Tier. As a drummer, he’s been featured on records by local artists Jessi Robertson, Isle of Rhodes and Man Made West. With Courtesy Tier, Layton has toured the US, played showcases for CMJ in New York City as well as SXSW in Austin, TX and has been named one of the top artists in New York’s indie rock scene by the Deli Magazine three years in a row. As a DJ, he goes by the alias DJ Laytonic and exclusively spins vinyl records highlighting hip-hop instrumentals from the 90’s. His mixes include music by A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Premier, J Dilla, Buckwild and Pete Rock. For more on Layton Click Here
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Happy Hour with Akintola Hanif of HYCIDE magazine
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Our Happy Hour series took a back seat to our other monthly segments or did it really? Maybe we were busy shadowing a very special creative… Maybe we had to attend all of his events in the past year… Maybe we had to kick it with him in his studio… Maybe we roamed the streets of Newark in search of his subjects… Maybe for an entire year we gathered a ton of footage of Akintola Hanif and learned what it takes to create a subculture and art journal called HYCIDE magazine… Maybe we had to do all of this just to piece together a two minute story about a photojournalist and filmmaker that goes against the grain to tell stories of the feared, neglected and misunderstood. Maybe we should change the title from “Happy Hour with Akintola Hanif of HYCIDE” to “HYCIDE Year with Akintola Hanif”. In this two minute journey, Akintola takes us with him and allows us to really get to know not only what he does but why he does it. Enjoy!
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Sometimes, when it’s not work and I have creative freedom I enjoy studio photography, I also enjoy paid event photography when it’s a interesting event.
What other photographers inspire you?
You know there are many that come to mind, some of whose names I don’t even know, but the main ones that've directly inspired me are Gordon Parks, Jamel Shabazz, Zun Lee and NemaEtebar.
If you could do an issue on another US city outside of Newark and Brooklyn which would it be?
Most likely It would be the inner cities of California and I’d focus heavily on the gangs and homeless there.
Please share with us how you get your mind right when selecting and editing your images?
Usually I just sit alone and listen to music, preferably atmospheric. Music with no words allows me to zone out and focus better; but then sometimes I listen to hard (rap) shit too.
If you had the opportunity to shoot ANYONE who would it be?
Maybe the vitiligo model Winnie Harlow or this one really interesting dressing Muslim pimp around here that runs a crack hotel.
Name one thing Akintola love outside of ART and PHOTOGRAPHY... something silly.
I can’t really think of anything that I love that’s silly, I take love very seriously and am not easily influenced. Outside of art and photography (before art and photography) my greatest love is for my son.
Why are you passionate about subculture?
I’m really passionate about subculture because I have an extreme interest in telling stories untold and understanding things and people that are often misunderstood. I also tend to really identify with people who have made choices that society deems unacceptable, because I too have made similar choices (at different times in my life) and exist to the left of the status quo.
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Why should others know more about subculture?
I just personally feel that’s it's always good to understand the world around you and all of its nuances. All inclusive understanding can also dismantle fear, create empathy, and inspire love, which is my mission as man and artist.
How do you feel photography shifts the world?
I’m not sure photography shifts the world, however I do know that images shifts people's perception and often times photography is used to project negative images and assumptions about who people are. Photography can also be used to cover up the intentions and true identity of the conniving and untruthful, like politicians etc...When we don’t know people first hand the images we see develop our perceptions of them. This can be a good and/or bad thing.
If a corporate brand wanted to sponsor and 100% back you and Hycide, which company would be the best to do so?
I can't really think of any corporate brands, but maybe Puma or Red Bull (if those are even considered corporate brands) just because I see them doing things with the arts community. However, I think HYCIDE sponsorship would have to come from private donors or a major arts organization like the Andy Warhol or Dodge foundation.
Lastly, in getting to know Akintola…How long should this video really be?
To really get to know me, you’d have to follow me throughout the years and experiences that have made me who I am, and that would take a lifetime or at least a couple hours of edited footage.
What advice can you give an up and coming street photographer?
I would encourage them to develop relationships with people as opposed to just going out on the streets randomly, but there has to be a mixture of both. Acting on impulse and patience are equally important in street photography, you have to approach people without fear and with genuine intentions for them to really open up to you. It's also really good to revisit the same places and people so that you can really catch the intimate moments (after forming bonds) that take place in the street and in their lives.
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Written / Edited - Iquan Worthington & Akintola Hanif
Video - Directed, Shot & Edited - Iquan Worthington
Video Music: Da P dabeatX - DopeDopeDope
HYCIDE magazine: Hycide
Urban Exploring: Bongo Boy + Mikey's Burgers (Special Edition)
THE SYNOPSIS
In this Special Edition of Urban Exploring… Iquan and Guru dig through files shot earlier this year and came across YouTube star Bongo Boy. From the LES to Midtown the duo spent an afternoon learning how young Matthew got his start. Lastly, The Artoholiks were blessed with the opportunity to create their own burger at Mikey's in the Lower Eastside.
THE DISCOVERIES
MATTHEW COHEN B.K.A. BONGO BOY
At the age of 13 Matt decided that he wanted to ditch the slow and boring New Jersey suburb life and pursue his curiosity for Music and Fashion. Since then, Matt has produced over 200 video interviews under his nickname “Bongo Boy”. Interviewing big name brands and artists such as Johnny Cupcakes, Benny Gold, Flo Rida and French Montana just to name a few... Today, Matt and his production team are producing music videos and working on a top secret video series. For more info on Matt aka Bongo Boy check him out here
MIKEY'S BURGERS
We’ve eaten at this spot a number of times while hanging around in the LES. Mikey’s is one of those spots that you find yourself in after walking the strip and just needing something to eat. Surprisingly, this hole in the wall serves up one of the best burgers in the area and the Lower Eastside community loves their cheese fries. We tried the shakes and loved them, we ate the fries and loved them, long story short… We don’t have anything bad to say about this Burger joint, especially since they have The Artoholik burger on the menu! Learn more about Mikey’shere
THE ARTOHOLIK BURGER
The Artoholik burger consist of American cheese, corned-beef, caramelized onions and mustard topped on a Turkey burger in between warm toasted buns.
Get yours at 134 Ludlow St. New York, NY 10002
MODERN AMUSEMENT
Shout out to our peeps at Modern Amusement for the hooking us up with the fresh threads in this episode. Shop now at PACSUN.com
THE MUSIC
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J-Louis - THAT DUDE JAY ( J-LOUIS x JBIRD )
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