Bed Stuy Fly x Gifted Apparel NYC

So... Due to Hurricane Irene sweeping across the East Coast last week, a few events and meetings had to be postponed!! No worries tho... We're still GIFTED!!

**Friday's "My Mic Check" will premier next Friday, September 9th @ 8pm**

So I'm please to say that this Saturday, September 3rd WE'RE AT IT AGAIN!!

Bed Stuy Fly x Gifted Apparel NYC 

Saturday, September 3rd 2011

287 Ralph Ave Brooklyn, NY

6p - 12a

Open Bar... Goodie Bags....

and THE GIFTED BOYS!!

So BAMM!!!... See ya'll Saturday!!

- The GIFTED One

YOU'RE ASKING FOR IT!!

SUP!

Ok... So the opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Site was finally opened this past Monday in DC. You know of course there's always some controversy, miscommunication, or some mis-perception when it comes to minorities finally accomplishing something great in our generation. First ESPN's "What if Michael Vick were WHITE!" article, MLK being perceived to the future generation as being an "arrogant twit" stated by Maya Angelou, or the NY Post constantly bashing Obama in someway shape or form. So I'll start with this...

Michael Vick isn't WHITE!!.... So no need to wonder if his case would've been handled differently because of his skin color. Mike did his time owed to society and he's now back in the NFL dominating!! No need to try to make minorities feel "better" knowing that Mike would've been handled the same or differently (In fact... If you were to prove that he would've been dealt with lightly because of his skin color... wouldn't you expect some sort of organized expression of objection to your company?!).... "YOU PEOPLE" are asking for it!

So the uproar with MLK stems from the quote stated from his monument which says

"I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness"...

OK... Cool!! I see where you guys were going... BUT! His actual words spoken at a sermon moments before his assassination...

"If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice," King said. "Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter."

Was this too much to state?? Given the fact that it shows how much of a humble and profound man that King was..... Not him being conceited! It's bad enough that most of our generation is driven by things of value and glamour... Not for what better for us and our future to come. So stating something about African-Americans that gives off a mis-perception.... it's offensive!... "YOU PEOPLE" are asking for it!!

So with this said.... If something is gonna be done for OUR people; do with the intentions to UPLIFT and MOTIVATE us.... Not make us @ssholes!

That's it for today my GIFTED family and friends... tomorrow

- The GIFTED One

Shake Em' Up.... Shake Em' Up.... SHAKE EM'!!

     Ok. . . I still don't understand how we felt the earthquake in NY! But I'm happy no one was injured. . . Shout Out to all my peeps on the East Coast checking in letting the GIFTED one know that they're fine.

     So the fellas are fresh back from Atlanta. . . some potential expansion to the A. . . But we're still working a few things out. No worries tho. . . the deal will go down sooner then you think! In the meantime. . . we caught up with this GIFTED individual in Atlanta who dropped a few lines on what's GIFTED!

     With that said. . . MoneyRuss and Mr. Viva La Brooklyn are coming together each week to bring you "My Mic Check" each Friday at 8pm starting in September.

     Here we feature the artists part of the Gifted Apparel team. . . #teamGIFTED. This list consists of hip-hop artists, poets, singers, or someone with some GIFTED words to share! Catching the artists in the raw element. . . No big camera crew. . . No scripts. . . Just the GIFTED Life!!

     Last but not least. . . Shout out to Bed Stuy Fly. . . The newest addition to the great line-ups where you can purchase Gifted Apparel NYC! You can visit the Bed Stuy Fly Boutique at 287 Ralph Ave in Brooklyn!! (and follow them on twitter @TheBedStuyFly)

That's it for today folks. . . We're finishing up our Fall Collection and new colors for the line. . . So keep a look out for us.

- The GIFTED One

Watch the Throne. . . BHHF. . . and we're cooking!!

OK. . .

I have to say. . . After watching the Jay-Z and Kanye West documentary of them making "Watch The Throne". . . This has taken me to another level of motivation! !. . . Really. . . Who packs up an entire studio and go to Sydney?!?!

But that's the good life for ya!

Check it out the documentary if you missed it! (and before it gets deleted off the site) http://www.hiphopstan.com/jay-z-kanye-west-watch-throne-documentary-video/

Watching these 2 in their element is undeniably amazing. . . no gawking tho!

I haven't updated you guys on the recent GIFTED news!! Sorry. . . But last weekend The GIFTED boys tore down the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival on July 16th!! Man it was a great day. . . Kanye shut the show down (MoneyRuss had a lil groupie moment. . . No judgement tho Russ). . .But on top of the fellas making a killing. . . They always know how to have a great GIFTED time!! S/O to everyone who came and supported. . . even lent a hand (especially E-Money "@LoveISMusic19"). . .

Check out this pic of Kev and Russ battle dancing!! (Can't put these 2 together and not expect for them to act a fool)

It's good to see that these guys still like to have a good time!!. . .

Well we got a few things cooking over at the home team. . . I've been working a bit. . . We'll have updates on new store locations. . . news. . . and anything else that's GIFTED!!

Until next time family and friends.

- The GIFTED One

. . . . . Who Is Dremur??. . . .

Heard of him??. . . . Well get familiar!!

There's very few individuals I can say that can instantly capture your undivided attention. . . Funny thing is. . . When DREMUR grabs your eyes and ears; you have no choice but to submit to this man's words.

The intro of most of his performances. . . a microphone isn't even needed!!

The Bronx native has been shaking up the rap scene with his latest mixtape "One Step Away. . . Miles To Go". The single "Gotta Get It" which is available on iTunes, has been called "game day music" on http://www.lebronjames.com/. Performing across the country, Dremur has been demanding everyone to ask. . . . Who Is DREMUR??. . . Know the man's struggle. . . his passion. . . his story. . .

We all know Hip-Hop has been on loose strings. . . So many up and coming artists trying to make their way to the top. . . But DREMUR has the qualities to be "one of the greatest". . . Drive. . . Passion. . . LOVE. . . and something to say!!. . . And he wants everyone to hear him!

This Thursday, July 14th at 7pm in one of Gifted Apparel's prime boutiques, The Vault in Harlem. . . DREMUR will be doing a live performance along side Julian Stephen and Beano. Hosted by Puma of Black Ink Gallery and sponsored by Budweiser, Nude Vodka, Deadstock Ric and Gifted Apparel NYC.

Come out to shop and enjoy GOOD music!!

RSVP @ Events@theimgway.com (RSVP is a must!!)

Also check out http://www.whoisdremur.com/ and download the mixtape "One Step Away. . . Miles To Go".

Enjoy folks. . . And hope to see everyone Thursday!!

- The GIFTED One