Author Archive for Tracy

Scene Specialist: Interview with Photographer Ryan Schude

Photographer Ryan Schude just finished shooting the fashion feature for RE:UP 16, but before letting him loose we hit him with a quick Q&A — his photos are so striking, his scenes so involved, we had to learn more. Living and working out of the Forge Studio in Los Angeles, Ryan is mainly concerned with editorial portraiture […]

Ladies Vie For Miami Arm Wrestling Title

Now, I love me some Over the Top. Every time Stallone turns that raggedy-ass hat of his around, you know shit’s about to get serious! Or in his own words, “When the switch goes on, I feel like a machine.” But when the ladies go for the glory that arm wrestling undeniably provides? Well…sounds like a […]

Can’t Go Wrong With A Pool Party

Our boy Nick Dunlap knows how to throw a good party. If you’re creeping LA tomorrow, this is a good option to be celebratin’ your independence. Check out a clip from last year’s party with Santogold and Trouble. 

The Latest in California Driving Fashion

As of July 1st, it is officially against the law to talk on your cellphone and drive in California without the aid of a hands free device, or… like this ingenious dude, I suppose you could rubber band that shit to your head. 
But not to worry, staring down at your phone pad for some rapid-fire texting (while […]

Trapped in the Trophy Bar

Our friends over at Trophy Bar hosted an unexpected sleepover for patron Kyle Hausmann, a Harvard grad who apparently took a little too long working things out in the bathroom–so long that everyone had left by the time he came out. And, well, the place was all locked up. And he was locked in. […]

New Ratatat Video, “Mirando”

Last week Ratatat released this video for their first single “Mirando” from their forthcoming album LP3, set to drop July 8th.

RE:UP Issue 15 Release Party Seattle

RE:UP Magazine Issue 15 release party, this Friday (June 6th) at Sing Sing in Seattle, featuring the very extendable Stretch Armstrong.

Download this classic Stretch and Bobbito WKCR show that they used to broadcast from Columbia University, NYC. This one goes all the way back to ‘94, and shit sounds smooth as ever.

Raekwon Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II

Hype, speculation, several drop dates pushed–all the ingredients to a good pre-release campaign. But will Raekwon’s follow up album live up to the legacy of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx? Going way back to 1995, Cuban Linx is still holding ground as one of the most respected solo projects to come out of the Wu-Tang […]

Craig Wetherby x Manik Exhibition Seattle

Saturday night NY photographer Craig Wetherby kicks off his solo exhibition at Goods in Seattle. Rappers and recording artists, fashion heads and street culture–Craig has pretty much covered it all since he first started shooting back in 1992. Following is an afterparty at the War Room — and yes, it’s the same venue we’re having our Seattle […]

David Choe’s Dirty Hands

Eight years of footage from the dude who knows no boundaries. Premiering June 21st at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival.