These guys make super fun dance music for human beings, check them out.

Any die-hard Frank151 head knows that a proper fade is of the utmost importance.  Not only does it make you feel fresh, but the ladies like a clean cut too.  Here in Denver we do not have a Frank’s Chop Shop option and a good cut can be hard to find.  Trust me, I’ve been to one too many $7 hair cut joints that promise a good uptown, only to go home and straight shave my own head myself.  Which leads me directly to think of Josie.

Josie actually has a small sign that says, “I fix $7 haircuts.”  Josie is a super fly young lady who also happens to be a licensed barber, in multiple states, one of which is here in sweet home Colorado.   If you are not aware, there is a HUGE difference between a hairstylist and a barber, and Josie will be sure to let you know that difference, just ask.   Those of you familiar with Frank's are already in the know in regards to what a BARBER is and that’s probably a big part of why you go there.   Anyway, Josie works at LUXE DE VIL and is a kick ass barber (again, know the distinction) as well as a favorite stylist of many a posh woman.

In fact, it is my understanding that she and her fellow Luxe ladies are of the best with a process known as the Brazilian Blowout, a straightening (?) process which I really can’t tell you that much about as, like I indicated earlier, rock a pretty damned tight fade.  Josie has worked with Euphoria in Los Angeles for over two years, and has over 8 years of experience using American Crew’s (straight up men’s specific) techniques, tools, and products. Trained with Redken and Paul Mitchell, she’s not only an expert in Men’s hairstyles, but also quite familiar with the delicate art of shaving (you GOTTA check this out fellas!).

Commencing February 17th and lasting till April 3rd is Blood: Water Mission—a 40-day-challenge project empowering communities to work together against the HIV/Aids & water crises in Africa. By giving up the beverages you would normally drink in exchange for water, you can save money to help build clean water projects for communities in Uganda. Having the luxury to consume a variety of different drinks is definitely a privilege millions of people throughout the world do not have. It should be noted, many people have to walk miles each day to collect water that is then contaminated, and use that as their main source of sustainability. If you're a boss and think your up to the challenge please head over to the site here, or regardless if you feel like just placing a donation.

Photos by Matt Alberts.

The Red Bull Thre3Style international event series came through Denver last Thursday for one of its 14 stops on the way to the U.S. National Finals in October, which also happens to be back in Denver. The Red Bull Thre3Style brings local DJs out for one night of party rocking to see who can most successfully blend at least three genres of music and get the place jumpin’. A discerning panel of judges including the Denver Diggers’ DJ Lowkey took notes on creativeness, technicality and overall energy that the elite crew of Denver’s finest brought to the stage. DJs Amen, Sounds Supreme, Soup, Psycho, Shares, Skip Rip, Mada and Magmanimous went head to head to see for the title of Denver’s best DJ, with a special closing performance by Jay-Z’s tour DJ Neil Armstrong.

The Church was the setting for this event, Denver's longtime staple of dance-oriented nightlife in the SoCo (South of Colfax) club district. Red Bull had a great presence as always, complete with the all-terrain mobile party unit parked outside, a well-designed lit logo over the stage and screens throughout the venue displaying each competitors’ name and time allotted.

Denver Diggers' DJ Lowkey got the night started right as the crowd filled in.

Never any shortage of B-Boys at a Denver party.

Since we don't have any of the new shirt designs up on the site yet, I thought I'd post them up here in the meantime. Someone ordered a couple "Swish Is Sweet" shirts from the last post (thanks Amanda!) by emailing us at info@thuggetsnation.com, so if anyone would like any of the new styles, be sure and do the same and we'll get 'em out right away. The shirts are $19.95 each and are available in Medium, Large and X-Large. Support your Nuggets as we get ready for the playoffs! Above is the "Denver Dream Team" with yellow screen on Navy Blue Tee.

"In Bird We Trust".

Money Green Screenprint on White Tee.

Razhel, the human beat box was standing with us, enjoying the show as much as we were.

Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Camp Bisco, Coachella….Westword Music Showcase?  This is the question a lot of Denver locals were asking themselves. We were rollin pretty deep, the entire Company-Of-Artists creative group and street team as well as a few FRANK151 Street Team members all pumped for a solid day of music, art and culture.  You could feel the electricity in the air the second we got there.  The sun was on its way up and the music was pretty mellow for the first couple sets we saw. We started at the main stage, getting all the preparations together, sipping some cool beer and taking it all in. The people were vibrant, from their clothes, to their inked skin. No one was out of place; everyone fit in.  We were all there for the music and that’s what gave way for the magic the night had in store.

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Akomplice Clothing Presents
Kidz In The Hall In Store
Wednesday, Marth 24th
3:00-6:30
Family Affair
1900 Wazee St.
Denver, CO

Afterparty at 5 Degrees
with Special Guests
88 Keys
Donnies
Izza Kizza
1475 Lawrence St.
Denver, CO
www.akomplice-clothing.com

Akomplice clothing, featured in the 151 Pieces Summer Fashion Show, just released the 3-Collab Hat, a three-way collaboration that incorporates fashion, music, and film into one cap. It was inspired by the Blaze of Glory music video with Matt Alonzo and Young De. Be sure to check out their website and the video they did for the 3-Collab Hat below.