Updated article on Jason.

STOCKTON - The 27-year-old man shot to death Sunday at an intersection in north Stockton was identified Tuesday as Jason Joiner, a hard worker who was on his way home from a friend's house when he was killed.

"He was a good kid, man," said his older brother, Chris Simons. "He always worked. He never messed with anybody."

The Police Department reported that, about 12:35 a.m. Sunday, Joiner had stopped at March Lane and Kentfield Road when a car pulled up alongside his and someone inside fired several shots at him. Joiner's car then jumped forward, hit a median and struck a third vehicle at the intersection.

Joiner was taken to St. Joseph's Medical Center, where he died about an hour later.

Simons said his brother's car was a used patrol car but didn't think that had anything to do with the shooting. The car behind Joiner's also was hit by gunfire, he said.

Joiner was born in Hayward, spent much of his youth in Stockton and attended college for a while in San Mateo, his brother said. He trained Siberian huskies and was employed in cell phone sales.

The Kentfield neighborhood has had a relatively high violent crime rate, but the Police Department has said that has fallen as a result of city investment, community involvement and greater police presence.

Simons said he and his brother lived for a time in the neighborhood and still have a lot of friends there.

Joiner had many friends in Southern California, Simons said, and they are raising money to help pay for his interment. His family also is planning a local fundraiser, but the details hadn't been worked out Tuesday night.

The family is accepting donations through PayPal to donate2jason@gmail.com

Source: Recordnet.com

RIP Jason Joiner. FY$.

STOCKTON - A 27-year-old man was killed Sunday when someone pulled up in a car beside him at an intersection and fired several shots into his vehicle, police said.

The victim was stopped at March Lane and Kentfield Road at 12:35 a.m. Sunday when he was shot, drove forward before hitting a median and colliding with another vehicle in the intersection, police said.

Police declined Sunday to identify the victim. The investigation was continuing, said Officer Pete Smith, a department spokesman.

The victim was taken to St. Joseph's Medical Center, where he died about 1:30 p.m., Smith said.

Shay Maria, Love you.

After a teaser video earlier in the year, Primitive unveils its Spring/Summer Collection for 2010 through a lookbook and behind-the-scenes video. The imagery showcases the brand’s growth with more headwear and cut-and-sew pieces integrated into the core line. Featured is an appearance by brand/boutique owner Paul Rodriguez and Shay Maria. The collection is now available through Primitive.

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Drool.

We’ve seen ample amounts of preview into a special retro collection of Air Jordans created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the world’s most storied sneaker franchise. In what we anticipate to be the first of a few pack releases, four retro models under the “Silver Anniversary” moniker are previewed here. They include the Air Jordan III, Air Jordan IV, the Air Jordan IX and the Air Jordan XI. Each model shares the same pure white upper with subtle detailings. To get your hands on all the models, Jumpman23 has 25 different clues released through their site.

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A creative sub-division of Karmaloop.com, the premier global online fashion retailer and verge culture hub since 1999, Supply Circuit was conceived in 2009 as the gateway to special project design while partnering up with today’s most sought after labels in alternative fashion, music and lifestyle markets to build brand awareness.

Bar none, Supply Circuit effectively bridges the gap between retailer and consumer by offering goods exclusively found at through Karmaloop. The first of this new project comes from Mighty Healthy and Starter. Together both brand’s develop a set of snap-back caps, paying tribute to Mighty Healthy New York-style bravado.

Hungover.

And now the sun is rising
And now the long walk back home (back home)
There's just so many faces,
But no one I need to know (need to know)

In the dark I can't fight it, I fake til I'm numb
But in the bright light,
I taste you on my tongue

Now the party's over
And every bodys gone
I'm left here with myself and I wonder what went wrong
And now my heart is broken
Like the bottles on the floor
Does it really matter?
Or am I just hung over you?
Ah ah ah, ah ah ah
Or am I just hungover?

Even my dirty laundry
Everything just smells like you (like you)
And now my head is throbbing
Every song is out of tune
Just like you

In the dark I can't fight it til it disapears
But in the daylight
I taste you in my tears

And now the party's over,
And every bodys gone
I'm left here with myself and I wonder what went wrong
And now my heart is broken
Like the bottles on the floor
Does it really matter?
Or am I just hung over you?

Now Iv'e got myself looking like a mess
Standing alone
Hear at the end try to pretend but no,
I put up my fight
But this is it this time (this time)
Cus I'm here at the end, tryin to pretend
Here at the end, tryin to pretend
Oh, ohhh

And now the party's over,
And every bodys gone
I'm left here with myself and I wonder what went wrong
And now my heart is broken
Like the bottles on the floor
Does it really matter?
Or am I just hung over you?
Ah ah ah, ah ah ah
Or am I just hungover?

More backpacks (:

Japan’s rehacer have teamed up with L.A.’s Outdoor Products for a second line of top-notch backpacks, including a knapsack and a shoulder bag. The new backpacks feature nylon construction and minimal detailing aside from reflective stripes and reinforced bottom paneling. Perhaps rehacer hopes to extend the definition of the outdoors, as these backpacks seem more geared towards concrete jungles than traditional ones.

Holy hotness!

Bodega and Converse have once again joined forces – this time to re-imagine the Poorman Weapon as a sophisticated beast yet unseen by the world. Transforming the original silhouette into a super high-top that can be worn rolled down, the focus of this project was to achieve harmony between the chosen materials. An extra high refined waxed canvas upper is paired with a supple deerskin lining to make this Poorman’s Weapon seem not quite so poor. The natural properties of deerskin leather shine with its extremely high strength and resistance to abrasion. Generally used for motorcycle gloves, deerskin’s unique fiber structure keeps you cool at high noon and warm as night falls. The charcoal colorway keeps this forward thinking shoe toned down, while a gusseted tongue and waxed laces combined with the leather’s inherent water repellent qualities keep it an all weather shoe.

A release is set for Saturday, March 13th at Bodega. The shoe will come in a custom ballistic nylon case lined with shearling. An etched flask will be included for those over 21 years of age. This pack retails for $120 USD, is limited to 100 sets and contains all the elements necessary for surviving the long winter and wet spring.

BODEGA
6 Clearway Street
Boston, MA 02115
617.421.1550

Rest in Peace Inang.

You're in a better place now along with Tatang. Reunited.

More backpacks!

British sportswear designer Christopher Shannon takes his innovative take on sportswear onto a new medium as he combines a strong emphasis on materials and colors. Teaming up with EASTPAK, we get a preview of the 2010 fall/winter collection. A good idea of Shannon’s aesthetic comes through via two backpack styles slated for a release later this year.

MIGHTY HEALTHY.

The fellas at Mighty Healthy preview a selection of new highlight items from the brand’s new Spring/Summer range. The collection continues Mighty Healthy’s foray into cut-and-sew with a line that fully transitions them from a strictly graphic tee brand to a more legitimate all-around label. Oxford button-downs, raglans, denim, and various other knits standout from the crowd. Look for these now via the MH online store as well as other select dealers.

Source: Hypebeast

R&R RSVP/On Deck Vol. 7

CLICK HERE to RSVP for R&R: Rhythm & Recreation at Thin/Onyx.

This week we welcome DJ Izzace from San Francisco for a live video set alongside DJ Edroc!

Ace White better known as DJ IZZACE has moved crowds all over the West Coast. A San Francisco resident, he has graced our ears for the past decade thru mobile gigs with his group the COAdjs (Center of Attraction) and now as of late thru clubs all over the Bay Area with his new found crew Boogie Events Company. His style reflects the area he was brought up in, smooth blends mixed with sexy beats are a staple of his brand.

“On Deck” a mixtape series known for the newest in Hip Hop and R&B has been working its way in the cd and mp3 players of many listeners in the world for the past 6 years. With appearance from artist like Johnta Austin, Mya, Janet Jackson, Ryan Leslie, Musiq Soulchild and Manny Pacquio, the On Deck series will stay consistent for years to come.

CLICK HERE to download "On Deck Vol. 7" by DJ Izzace