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

Friday's Swag. . .

Killin'em!!! Tonight we have Mr. GIFTED himself as our feature for Friday's Swag!!! Kevin a.k.a. BAWSE!!! lol

Let's see what Kev put together for tonight. . .

So to start. . . (Kev puttin out sh!t that ain't even drop yet)... Threw on these exclusive Diesel jeans (http://www.diesel.com/) paired with red/white Adidas (http://www.adidas.com/). . . Russell Simmons bracelet (http://www.macys.com/) topped off with the Basquiat tee from Gifted Apparel NYC (http://www.giftedapparelnyc.com/). . . in case it gets chilly tonight, Kev is gonna cover up his tatts with this exclusive burn-out Viva La Brooklyn hoody (not available in stores.... yet!)

So Kev. . . when is that hoody dropping on the site?? That's a good look bruh-bruh

Music.... and what's to come of it...

Good day world -

So I'm gonna get right to it. . . Wacka Flocka Flame is retiring from the rap game!! Why?!? because of all the industry phonies and fakes. . . Brother. . . The world is full of fakes and phonies!! Don't let no one have control of your path and what you may be destined to do. Honestly; your music gives the energy most of us need!! Like getting hyped in the gym while working out. . . before hitting the clubs we blast your music getting our energy pumped up. . . Just screaming out "FLOCKAAAA" releives stress. People may feel hip-hop is better without you. . . But not everyone is a Jay-Z fan. . . Not everyone likes 2Pac. . . And everyone isn't a Common fan. But they still continued to put out music they love.

Now I normally don't get too excited about reunions (But if the Fugees get back together. . . I may just lose my mind). . . But State Property has finally gotten back together after the fall of Roc-A-fella!! And honestly seeing the fellas from Philly back together brings back old memories of the great dnasty that ALMOST came to be. Hopefully the guys can get their movement back going again. Here's a clip of SP in the studio on Philly's Power99 FM.

Sigel has always been a problem. . .

So has anyone peeped Lloyd new hairstyle?? Evidently it's stirring up heat between him and Miguel. . . It's just a hairstyle. . . But I aint gonna front. . . It's kinda dope!! The whole "Guns N' Roses" tattoo is cool!! What ya'll think?

Well that's it for now. . . Next up is Friday's swag!! Until next time world!!

- The GIFTED One