ARMORY X BAMBU

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Since it's inception 7 years ago, The ARMORY has grown to be a well known hip hop shop nationwide & globally. With stores now open in Chicago, Tokyo, Japan, London & Korea, the Armory basecamp is located in the heart of the Gaslamp District, Downtown San Diego. Behind the business, is owner, CROS1 of Freestyle Session fame & the ARMORY MASSIVE crew; a network of B-boys, B-girls, MC's, DJ's, Producers, Graffiti Artists, Designers, Community Organizers & Hip Hop Heads worldwide. Armory Survival Gear is an in house brand that exists to push a collection of gear reigning from the east coast to west. Equally important, the shop stays true to the SD community, pushing the artistry of local SD homegrown creators & designers.

An entity & a force to be reckoned with, the Armory, is rooted with the people. Recognizing the patrons & respective blocks as it's backbone,the Armory plays a vital role in honoring & preserving the true roots of hip hop. The ongoing success of the ARMORY can be attributed to those whom have supported the shop & attended the numerous hip hop events such as Freestyle Session, Out For Fame, U.K. Championships, Mighty 4 & more.

In 2010, the Armory prevails like a combat ready soldier. This year they have made it a point to continue strengthening their alliance with the people, such as grassroots/progressive organization, KmB Pro-People Youth, USA. Most recently, they combined forces with BAMBU, one of the thoroughest underground & independent rappers of our generation, also former Chair of KmB LA. In the ARMORY x BAMBU collaboration, it is evident that the mission is to continue speaking to the broader masses & the aim is to deliver the message & merchandise precisely to the people...

ARMORY x BAMBU Collaboration.

In this climate of recession & hardship, BAMBU's "Paper Cuts" is a direct reflection of what WE are all facing locally & globally. This specific collab involved the collective creativity of the BAMBU camp, Armory Massive, & KmB SD. Representative of the masses, the common struggles faced by youth, women & our communities; these 3 designs pay homage & tribute to BAMBU's lyrical content; moreover, the true essence of the people & our ongoing, necessary fight for genuine change & progress. Get Involved. Get YOUR shirt now!


"ORIGINIAL GUNSLINGER" What's your survival gear? This design is remnant of BAMBU x FATGUMS EP, A Peaceful Riot (Gunslinger) combined with the hook from "Slow Down". This piece speaks to what happens when the money GET's LOW. Bottomline: stay sharp & stay strapped (metaphorically speaking). During these times of crisis, recession & red-lining - we must be precise & get educated about our rights; survive & resist.


"I BELIEVE IN THE BLOCK" A subtle bar in "Slow Down", but a powerful principle & ideology in which BAMBU lives & dies by. Simply put, rep your block, rep where you're from! Progress is made when we anchor ourselves in the community & stand shoulder to shoulder with the hard-working & the working class people. if we don't believe in our block, whom will? So, where do you stand? & what's your location!?!!


"THE QUEEN IS DEAD" "BOOM BYE BYE...This is why i dont refer to women as queens/cus you got fingers like me, to squeeze an M16." Say goodbye to the contradiction & exploitation; demand the RESPECT of our sistren & the women in our lives. The sacrifice. The revolutionary..."I'll call you a soldier instead!"

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Check us out this weekend!

GENERATION THURSDAYS @ U-31 3112 University Ave w/DJ NU-MARK

CHECK THE RHYME: 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY @ ONYX 852 5TH AVE
THE BIG PAYBACK @ BAR DYNAMITE 1808 WASHINGTON ST.
SPECIAL GUEST DJ SWEET CHUCK & MARCUS B.

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New at the Armory

Bambu X Armory


Ladies

Undercrown



Manifest




BrownOne



Montana Paint.. .


stayTrue
www.twitter.com/mikesumoto

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This Sunday Night!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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NEW ITEMS ADDED TO THE ONLINE STORE!


LOVE JONES VOL. 1 MIXED BY DJ FELT1


THE ARMORY x BAMBU COLLECTION


THE QUEEN IS DEAD


I BELIEVE IN THE BLOCK


GUNSLINGER


...PAPER CUTS... by BAMBU

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Freestyle Session 12 Yr Anniv DVD Trailer!!!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Freestyle Session 12 Year Anniversary DVD

Come and get it. Release Date April 20th, 2010

Freestyle session the king of bboy battles returns with
Freestyle Session 12 year anniversary Double DVD
Witness some of the world’s best bboys/bgirls go head
to head for over $25,000 in cash and prizes and the bragging
rights of the mythical Freestyle Session title.
produced by CROS1, Grassroots Productions and Armory.
DVD edited by Sick Action media.

Preorder now online on our shop....

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SCENE SATURDAYS @ 923 w/FELT1

Tuesday, March 16, 2010



923 Dive Lounge & DJ Artistic Presents
SCENE SATURDAYS @ 923 DIVE LOUNGE
March 20th
DJ FELT1 ( ARMORY MASSIVE ) along with FLO
21 & UP EVENT | NO COVER! | CHEAP DRINKS

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CHINGY'S B-DAY!



Rob Zoomy , Impact Entertainment, and Xclusiv Events Present
FRIDAY NIGHT ATTRACTION & "CHINGY'S B DAY BASH"
March 19th at ON BROADWAY EVENT CENTER
Rockin' on the TOP FLOOR:
FELT1 (ARMORY MASSIVE) & EDROC (MINDZALIKE)
Hosted by ROB ZOOMY of ZXR
BEAT THE COVER & JOIN US FOR DINNER!
VIP LIST: www.clublistnow.com

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ARIES PARTY!



Where are all my ARIES at? On March 25th, we are celebrating DJ ARTISTIC's bday and we want all the ARIES to come out and celebrate their birthdays with us! There will be a hosted bar and food will be served to everyone that RSVPs. If you are a ARIES and want to celebrate with free drinks & food, email DJ ARTISTIC at djartisticone@yahoo.com. Everyone that RSVP's will be included on the next flyer.

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Mighty4 San Diego

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Saturday March 20th...
Queen Bee's North Park 3925 Ohio St. San Diego


stayTrue
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SD2AZ TOUR!!!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010


This Weekend DJ ELEMENT (AZ) & FELT1 (SD) will be DJing in 3 different cities this weekend... peep the schedule SON! If you are in the area of any of these events, please come through!

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ONO's


Come through today and every tuesday for Sake2Me Tuesdays @ Ono's Cafe! It's the only way to spend your tuesday night!

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"Slow Down"

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

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New ARMORY x BAMBU Shirts available at the ARMORY


We have the new ARMORY x BAMBU shirts available at the Armory here in San Diego. BAMBU will be taking them on tour also, so make sure you pick one up. The shirts will be online soon. here is a video with DJ Phatrick rockin' the "GUNSLINGER" shirt. Pick up your copy of ...PAPER CUTS... on iTunes now!

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Mindzalike VS Earthbound Radio


On March 4th, Generation Thursdays continue with the "VERSUS" series with Mindzalike VS Earthbound Radio. Julz & Big Willie Styles of Mindzalike take on Norm Rockwell & Emphatic on 4 turntables! Come out and let's see who's side you're on!

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Mighty 4 Detroit. March 6th get ready Detroit!!!

Monday, March 1, 2010

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