"Dear Summer" A LOOK BACK INTO MY SUMMER LOVE AFFAIR.... WITH NIKE!

  

As a kid growing up in brooklyn in the early 90's, I used to love going to the local sneaker spots and getting a pair of sneakers that I wanted, and I didn't have to wait on long lines like the kids now a days. I remember hearing about a "Hot" pair of sneakers in Highschool and going to Downtown Brooklyn or Jamaica Ave. to cop a pair of kicks. It was a simple thing that I miss most about my childhood. Now a days, I buy whatever I could could get my hands on, and if it's affordable??? Lol!  I try to keep it simple and not go too overboard, because I am not as young as I used to be, so wearing certain kicks as a kid, doesn't sit well with me as an adult today. But hey! If i could get a pair of sneakers that I used to won back in the days, then by all means I will search for them and possibly buy them if they are within my budget. But overall I still love the sneaker game for what it meant to me in the past and not what it stands for today. The game it isn't the same thou, limited quanities, lack of quality and high prices for today's sneaker have almost ruined today's game. But what can you do? I guess deal with is the real answer in my eyes....

But no matter what happens tomorrow, I will still love this game for what it stood for yesterday when my favorite atheletes like (Jordan, Ewing, Jackson, Hardaway, Mattingly, Sanders) and many other pro stars who donned famous footwear meant something to me back in the days. It's hard not to see atheletes now in the same light as yesterday's pro's, because all I see is "Greed". Don't get me wrong! I know there was greed back in the days, but it's is worst now! I wish I could close my eyes and go back and re-live those glory years of yesterday, but since I can't I will always have love for the only thing that kept me there since the very begining which is my love for my sneakers!

P.S. Summer - I Love You! lol

source: nike/jordan/urbanmessmagazine

AIR JORDAN BRAND 2013 HOLIDAY RELEASES

I know that some of you true sneaker heads, like myself love to see information on up and coming sneaker releases that will hit stores during the holiday season this Fall. So here are a few of them due in your local sneaker stores around the ending of the year (2013). So here is look at the Air Jordan XI (Laney) , X (Steel), and the XII (Laney). Honestly, I can't do lines like typical kids do, but I wouldn't mind getting my hands on all 3 pairs if I can? So would you be waiting on line for any of these when they drop????? 






Ready for more Air Jordan release information for 2013? We just hit you with a release date for the He Got Game XIII, but we’re ready to leapfrog a few seasons and focus on these three Air Jordan Retros that are confirmed for the Holiday season. The Air Jordan XII ‘Taxi’, Air Jordan X ‘Steel’, and an all-new colorway of the Air Jordan XI in Black/Yellow which is intended to be a tribute to the famed Laney H.S. story is set to hit stores this Holiday season. We’ll be sure to updated you with more information as this breaking story develops, so let us know which of the three you’re looking forward to the most and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for all your Air Jordan updates.Confirmed Air Jordan Retro releases for October-December 2013

source:sneakernews.com/jorbanbrand/urbanmessmag

"ROCKING THE HOUSE!" THE STARS COME OUT TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S 2ND INAUGRATION - JAN 21, 2013

" HE'S THE MAN, AGAIN!"

PRESIDENT BRACK OBAMA IS SWORN IN FOR HIS 2ND TERM IN FRONT OF THOUSAND IN OUR NATIONS CAPITAL - WASHINGTON D.C. "

WASHINGTON — Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson.

If President Barack Obama's first inaugural theme seemed to be summed up by Beyonce's "At Last," this time it was Hudson's version of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together."Hudson was among the entertainment at Monday night's inaugural balls, joined by Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys, who modified her hit "Girl on Fire" to sing "He's the president and he's on fire ... Obama's on fire. Obama's on fire."

The crowd at the official Inaugural Ball joined in with the Grammy-nominated fun. anthem "We Are Young."
Earlier in the day, the applause for Beyonce started when she took her place with Jay-Z at the Capitol to watch President Barack Obama take the oath for his second term in office. The two stopped to chat with the Rev. Al Sharpton. James Taylor kicked off the musical performances, strumming his guitar and singing "America the Beautiful." Kelly Clarkson followed with a different arrangement of "My Country `Tis of Thee." Then Beyonce was introduced and the crowd again roared its approval.

Beyonce had a definite fan in Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who applauded eagerly after she finished singing the national anthem. She offered R&B-esque vocal riffs as she sang on and the crowd seemed to love it, cheering loudly as she finished. Clarkson, too, hit high notes. Beyonce may have been the star musical attraction, but she had plenty of company from Hollywood at the Capitol on Monday. Katy Perry and John Mayer sat side-by-side, with Perry in an orange-striped coat and wide hat, and Mayer in dark sunglasses. Singer-songwriter Ke$ha was there, too.

People flocked to the colorful pop star, snapping photos. And Perry did the same, taking shots of "Girls" actress and daughter of news anchor Brian Williams, Allison Williams.
Actress Eva Longoria was seated on the platform outside the Capitol after making an appearance at a Kennedy Center performance Sunday night. Perry sang at the children's concert the night before.
Former Boston Celtics great Bill Russell was in the crowd, too, along with actor Marlon Wayans.

source: HuffingtonPost, NYPost, UrbanMessMagazine