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TTK x South Beach Jordans

2011-08-08T21:48:00.008-04:00

A friend of mine liked the whole 'Lebron South Beach' sneaker craze & asked me if I could make him a South Beach version of his Oreo Jordan VI's. I gave it a try and I TThinK it turned out well....

Back in '95

2011-07-17T11:01:00.001-04:00

2011-05-06T22:22:00.000-04:00

Reading Iz FUN-damental

2011-05-01T14:25:00.002-04:00

America's Next Top Zombie Model

2011-04-30T21:08:00.003-04:00

13"x19" prints available for sale

From 'The Last Six Months' collection

Raekwon x a painting x TTK x the purple tape

2011-04-21T20:27:00.002-04:00

It took awhile, but I finally got it to him. TThanKs to Liz EMA photography & rule4080.com for capturing the moment. Special BIG UP to 'Some Guy Named Dre' for dedicating his time towards making this happen!

The Last Six Months . Friday Feb 25th

2011-02-23T02:41:00.003-05:00

(click to enlarge)

Friday Feb. 25th, 2011 New York, NY
TTK x SlaveForYourself presents:
THE LAST SIX MONTHS

This show is a collaborative project between my longtime friend graphic/fashion designer Justice Hall. This project consist of a collection of pieces, ideas, & designs that we have conceived independently over the past few months. The event will be held at the Scratch DJ Academy 434 6th Ave 2nd Floor (between 9th & 10th street) in Manhattan. It's a FREE event, 21+, music by Scratch Academy's own DJ Kraff Swagger. IT'S ON AGAIN.............

Bio-
Justice Hall is an amazing graphic artist, typographer, and fashion designer and is the self proclaimed "hardest working man in fashion design". His most successful venture to date has been "Maxine Jonl", the fashion/graphic trend analysis company that he created. Through Maxine Jonl, Justice has art directed and built brands for companies like:
Triple Five Soul, Perry Ellis America, COOGI, Dickies, Orisue, pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler's clothing line, David Bitton Buffalo jeans, Disney, Grand Hustle Ent., Vigoss Intl., Pepe Jeans London, and the Timberland boot company, amongst many others. Justice has also art directed for musician Flyunion and created the merchandise for the 2006 "Touch the Sky" tour for rap artist Kanye West.

In an effort to further push himself and satisfy his creative itch, Justice created the website 20twentytees.com. He describes the website as an underground, street collection of t-shirts that are very "blunt, witty, and disrespectful" , the exact opposite of his corporate, mass market side.

All of these experiences have led Justice to create his newest venture, Slave For Yourself. This company will be the vehicle to further branch off with more creative, personal projects which will include starting his own clothing line and displaying his graphic art and typography work at different gallery events.

'The Last Six Months' gallery show

2011-02-11T18:44:00.002-05:00

It's that time again........

"The Last Six Months"
a collection of NEW material from Slave For Yourself & TTK.

WHEN- Friday Feb. 25 7pm-12am FREE
WHERE- Scratch DJ Academy 434 6th Ave. 2nd Fl (btw 9th & 10th) NYC
MUSIC- DJ Kraff Swagger
CONTACT RSVP- dre_entertains@gmail.com

Hilman's Finest

2010-12-21T10:51:00.001-05:00

Workin' On It........

A Quick Pair

2010-12-14T23:56:00.001-05:00

A Day With TTK..............

2010-11-17T23:57:00.008-05:00

Here's a moment in my life documented by Felix Woodcock from KAMIKAZEKILL . Enjoy !

Art Episodes:: TTK

2010-11-06T18:17:00.003-04:00

Here's a little documentary put together by my comrade Marthalicia Matarrita. This video chronicle's my journey to Best Buy in Union Square when I painted live for Skyzoo & !llmind's live performance. ENJOY!

The Urban Equestrian "DC"

2010-10-25T15:25:00.003-04:00

Saturday October 30, TTK and SHOWYALO.NING.COM presents: The Urban Equestrian 'DC'. The collection will be on display in Washington, DC for a one day show. If you're in the area, please be sure to come by. It's a FREE event. Click on the flyer below for info.

ART+OPEN BAR+FOOD+WEDNESDAY=......

2010-10-25T15:08:00.006-04:00

Wednesday, October 27 6pm-11pm I'm hosting a party. All you can eat chicken and waffles PLUS open bar for $20 !!!!!!!
Location: 34 Cliff Street NYC (the loft of actor Kwane Spinks). Click on the flyer to enlarger for details and directions. As always, TThanKs for the supporTTK!!!!

Finished Product...

2010-10-12T00:17:00.002-04:00

Skyzoo x !llmind x TTK live at Best Buy

2010-10-09T02:15:00.007-04:00

Here's a little recap of the Skyzoo & !llmind 'Live From The Tapedeck' album release/performance. This went down Oct. 6 at Best Buy in Union Square, NYC. TThanKs to everyone who came through. I'll post the finished painting the moment it's done. Big up to Skyzoo!!!!

LIVE PAINTING!!!!

2010-10-04T21:12:00.002-04:00

I will be on hand painting live!

In Progress......

2010-09-27T00:22:00.002-04:00

Friday, Sept. 24, I was asked to paint live at Public Assembly in Williamsburg(Brooklyn). TThanKs to everyone that came by & showed love. Big up to Skyzoo who came through. Duck Down in the building.
Here's what I started. I gotta finish it this week....

Chillin' with Skyzoo

ROUND 2, FIGHT !!!!!!!!!!

2010-08-31T16:24:00.003-04:00

THIS FRIDAY 6pm-2am
We will be showcasing The Urban Equestrian collection inspired by Polo Ralph Lauren along with more paintings from previous collections. Food will be provided all night. donations are welcomed. If you missed the opening on Aug 6, here's your second chance.

ALSO: BITE ME cheesecake unveils it's new "Limoncello Meringue" flavor piece. Come taste the art!

Take the A,C,2,3,4,5, J, M, Z to Fulton & Broadway. Walk against trafiic on Fulton to Cliff Street. (Next to McDonalds)

What if....

2010-08-27T18:27:00.001-04:00

"Bowling w/ Ronald & Michael" 18"x24" 4/2010

"Ms Knowles & the Darkside Trio" 18"x24" 4/2010

MORE Urban Equestrian (video)

2010-08-17T21:37:00.001-04:00

The Urban Equestrian exhibit RE-CAP

2010-08-16T20:58:00.007-04:00

On August 6, 2010, I premiered my latest collection of paintings titled 'The Urban Equestrian'. This collection of paintings were all inspired by Polo Ralph Lauren, Hip-Hop/Pop culture,'80's/90's fashion, & the connection of these elements. The exhibit was held in Manhattan at actor Kwane Spinks loft. SALUTE to Elizabeth Allen(EMA Photography), Thomas L. Harris(Pro Tim Photo), Maya Elana, & all of the other photographers/bloggers that captured the event. Prints of all of the paintings from this collection will be available soon for sale. SPECIAL TThanKs to Andre Clarke, Rob Lowe, Felix Woodcock, Kwane Spinks, LO-Life's and EVERYONE that helped make this event a success!

Since there are HUNDREDS of pics from the event, I decided to post a few. Also attached below are links to various sites with pics from The Urban Equestrian exhibit.

Nobodybeatstheliz

ProTim

ALLEYESONWHO

The Urban Equestrian art exhibit Aug.6

2010-07-18T22:46:00.005-04:00

Mark your calendar, August 6, 2010 (Manhattan), I present, "The Urban Equestrian" exhibit. This exhibit is a collection of paintings I've done over the past 7 months inspired by Polo Ralph Lauren, Hip-Hop, & the '80's/90's. If you're in the NYC tri-state area, you'll want to be in attendance for this monumental affair. All of my 'LO-heads, 'LO-Lifes, 'Lo enthusiast, and art lovers, this event is for YOU. Spread the word & hope to see you there! Click to the flyer to enlarge for details & directions.

1 Year Later.....

2010-06-26T06:21:00.002-04:00

Rest In Power MJ. I painted this 1 year ago today(6-26-09) live at Sneaker Pimps NYC.

13 Summer's later.........

2010-06-14T21:36:00.002-04:00

Summer 1997, I played this in my Walkman almost everyday! This beat was RIDICULOUS!!!! If you know about this, then you already know what I mean.

$12.00 well spent!!!!

2010-06-12T21:32:00.001-04:00

New Balance 1600's

TTK FotoGraffer interview

2010-05-31T22:38:00.002-04:00

This was done the night of the FotoGraffer by my man RobLo. ENJOY!

TTK featured in SLAM magazine !!!!!!!!!

2010-05-25T20:05:00.003-04:00

On news stand now !!! page 79
TThanKs to Chris O'leary for reaching out to me.

Selective Sole Custom Sneaker Art Show feat. TTK

2010-05-04T11:45:00.001-04:00

This Friday, Newark, NJ . Come Out & supporTTK if you can !!!

'Who Is TTK' gallery show interview

2010-04-26T01:35:00.004-04:00

Here's a video from my last solo show at Spaghetti Project in VA. MASSIVE SALUTE to Herm & Reff from KARMALIFEE for the video/interview. Good Times. BIG UP to Edgar & Arlene at Spaghetti Project for making me feel at home during my visit.

Fotograffer art exhibit featuring TTK

2010-04-25T00:03:00.008-04:00

This Thursday, 4-29-2010, Manhattan 6pm-midnight. Please come out & supporTTK. I'm HONORED to be featured amongst these artist & photographers. If you need train/driving directions, go to HOPSTOPNYC

FOTOGRAFFER PHOTO/GRAFF EXHIBIT from SIENIDE AIRFFICIAL on Vimeo.

RIP GURU

2010-04-20T14:22:00.004-04:00

One of my favorite mc's from one of my favorite groups passed away yesterday. Keith 'G.U.R.U.' Elam, TThanK you for all of the great music you & Primo made. Since '89/'90 when I first heard him, I've been a fan. If my life had a soundtrack, MANY Gangstarr songs would be on it. This is one.

2 shows in 3 days!!!!!!!!

2010-04-12T20:56:00.007-04:00

2 shows, 2 cities, 1 artist. Come out & supporTTK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday April 17, 2010 Fredericksburg, VA Spaghetti Project presents:

Monday April 19, 2010 Manhattan(LES) NYC Quiet Riot x YSS presents:

'FMLF Pack'

2010-04-12T20:40:00.009-04:00

Here's 2 pair I did days apart from each other. I liked the colorway & pattern & didn't want to stop. I call these the "FMLF(For My Lady Friend) Pack".

Give Me What You Can't Get Back.....

2010-04-09T15:48:00.003-04:00

Let's take it back to 1995. AZ 'Gimme Yours' remix. Eric Sermon killed the Freddie Jackson sample on this tune. I still have the cassette single. I refuse to get rid of it lol. I may have seen this video less than 5 times back in the day. TThanK God for youtube. Here's the video & the song(s) sampled to make this musical gem. NOTE: I couldn't find the Freddie Jackson 'Love Is Just A Touch Away' on youtube.

Guess Who?

2010-04-09T14:18:00.004-04:00

Here's a self portrait that I'm working on. It took me 10 hours to complete this 'masterpiece'.........................lol

SOUNDS ALIKE?

2010-04-07T21:22:00.004-04:00

I absolutely LOVE music from this era but a lot of it sounds identical....

Rhode Island+Hip-Hop+Polo=.......

2010-03-22T18:22:00.002-04:00

This Sunday, March 28. If you're available & near by, support this event. Rockin' your best 'LO is a must for this affair

SOMETHING NEW.....

2010-03-06T10:24:00.007-05:00

I know it has been a MINUTE since I posted anything new. I've been creating new work, just haven't posted it. Sorry. Here are a pair of Reebok Pumps I did a month ago. Nothing too crazy, just added my touch on a classic sneaker. I redid everything on them minus the purple netting.

HAPPY MLK DAY!!!!!!

2010-01-18T23:40:00.002-05:00

I can remember when this video came out in 1986. This video used to get played every year on Dr.King's birthday. I LOVED this song as a kid! To me this was the 'cooler' version of "We Are The World". I was a fan of almost everyone in this video during this time. Whodini, Full Force, The Fat Boys, New Edition, Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, Stephanie Mills, Stacey Lattisaw, & many more. However, what I didn't like about this song, Run from RUN DMC wasn't in the video. I used to say 'Why is Jam Master Jay(RIP) rapping instead of Run" lol. My favorite part was when the beat breaks down for Kurtis Blow 4:17-4:23 lol. SALUTE DR. Martin Luther King, if only all men had your heart and love.

"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."
Martin Luther King Jr.

Auto Flight TTK edition

2010-01-17T18:48:00.006-05:00

Here's another pair. I decided to switch up from the usual dunks. Nothing too fancy. Just a ill colorway with my finger print pattern.

From Beginning to End......

2010-01-11T16:18:00.005-05:00

I was commissioned to paint a portrait of a young lady I know. I also was given creative control which is always great. The only request that I was given is to document the steps. Here you go Anastasia, TTK presents : Creating Ms. A

Exhibit C

2010-01-11T00:43:00.002-05:00

This Jay Electronica track has been floating around for a few months now. This song gave me chills the first time I heard it. It truly reminded me why I love Hip-Hop. Just Blaze murders the production! Even Capone & NORE put their twist on this track with Exhibit CNN.

Air Max 90 Snowblind 2010

2010-01-02T20:27:00.008-05:00

Since I haven't done a pair of sneakers in awhile, I decided to bless you guys with something new. The design for the Air Max's were inspired by a paint chip lying on my desk. I call these the ' snowblind's '.

CIRCA 1999-2001

2009-12-20T21:42:00.008-05:00

It has been 10 years since Jordan Brand began retroing older Jordan models. During 1999-2001, Jordan Brand retroed alot of popular models. I wasn't able to get all of them during this time, but I did get my hands on a few. I decided to share my kicks from this timeframe and tell the story on how I got them.

Air Jordan IV 1999

I can remember during winter '98 when I first heard the Air Jordan IV's would be rereleased in May '99, I got so happy. I've loved that shoe since '89 when I first saw it. I purchased the Air Jordan IV's in May 1999 from Foot Locker. The following month, I purchased the white/cement IV's also. These aren't my original pair I purchased. My original pair along with the white/cement one's, were stolen a few months after I bought them. I bought these again last year only to have the sole crumble on me after 1 wear. This shoe is my favorite of all of the Jordan sneakers. I've been in love with this sneaker since the 5th grade. I recall visiting Atlanta in the summer of '99 wearing these. So many people approached me asking 'Yo, where'd you get those?! I haven't seen them in 10 years'. Mind you, these were the days before the boom of sneaker sites, boutiques, or the term "sneaker heads".

Air Jordan V 1999/2000

I'm unsure on the EXACT month in '99/'00 when these were released. However, I do remember making minimum wage and being in college when they were retroed. When I got a better paying job in summer '00, I finally copped the red/black V's on sale at Foot Locker for $99.99 . Back then, I hated Jordan's that weren't the original colorway. If it didn't have Nike Air on the back heel, I didn't want it. I passed on all the Retro+ pairs of the V's except the Laney edition. Truthfully, the only reason why I bought them is because I got them for $49.99. Yes, $49.99 from Foot Locker in December '00!!!! This model was so easy to come across. If I would have know within 5-9 years later that these would go for $300+, I would have bought more.

Air Jordan VI 2000

I ordered these from Eastbay in September '00. This was when you could call Eastbay and pre-order your shoes. When these were finally delivered to me, the mailman left them on my door step! Luckily, I was home to get them before someone walked away with my package. I wore these up until this summer when the sole began to crumble on me.

Air Jordan XI 2000

Here we have the infamous 'Space Jam' Jordan XI's. These were released in December 2000. Around this time, Jordan's were released on week days. If I'm correct, Wednesday to be exact. I couldn't get off of work to get these so I paid someone to get them for me. I paid my man Jaykwon Allah $30.00 to get these for me while I was at work. We had a game plan devised with locations that were selling them. The plan was to purchase them, give me a call once he got them, & drop them off in my apartment. I never got that phone call while I was at work and I was unable to reach him all day. I was nervous. I thought to myself what if he didn't get them. Finally, I got home later that evening. I opened up the door to my apartment and there they were. On the kitchen table nice and shiny. My man! Jahkwon Allah came through. Unlike the pair that come out next week for $175.00, these were $124.99!!!! With tax, it was somewhere around $131.

Air Jordan III 2001

The Jordan 3 are one my favorite pairs of shoes. I've liked this shoe since 1988. I didn't get these until September '02. Almost a year later after they were retroed. I was upset that I missed out on the black/red Jordan III's that dropped July '01. I was also upset that I missed out on these when they were retroed in October '01. I was in Navy boot camp during that time. When I moved to Virginia in September '02, a neighbor of mine had these on. I asked him what size did he wear. He said size 10. Lucky for me, that's my size. He also said he would sell them to me for $65.00!!!!!! I bought them on the spot, no questions asked. He even offered to sell me the cool gray Jordan XI's for an extra $65.00. I declined. Boy was I stupid.

For All My Lo-Life's

2009-12-06T02:17:00.005-05:00

For all my Lo-Life's ,Lo-Head's, & Lo lovers check out the new album by Rack-Lo, "Rap Or Robbery". If you're a 'so called' Lo-Head and you never heard of Rack-Lo, you need to stop and do some research about this guy. Click the link below to listen to & buy his music on his website. Cop that 'Rap Or Robbery' album asap !!!! Plus, peep his amazing Polo collection on the site.

Rack-Lo website link

ALSO, if you're in NYC or the tri-state area, come out for this

Love & Loyalty two L's up!!!!

To All The Girls...RE-CAP

2009-12-04T23:15:00.018-05:00

In case you weren't able to attend, here are some pics from my 'To All The Girls...' gallery opening. This show was held at The Aticc Boutique in New London, CT. Special TThanKs to the Aticc's own Christan & Denny for allowing me the opportunity to display my work. Big up to M. Elana for the pics. This collection only has a total of 6 paintings. If you're interested in purchasing any of the 6, contact me.

"Oh Nikki" 36"x48" acrylic

"People Instinctive Low End Midnight Movement" 36"x48" acrylic

untitled (1 of 3) 24"x36" acrylic

untitled (2 of 3) 24"x36" acrylic

untitled (3 of 3) 24"x36 acrylic

"Children's Story" 36"x48" acrylic

Can you find Michael Jackson (HINT-Off The Wall MJ)?

You Ever Heard This......

2009-12-04T22:53:00.003-05:00

Goodie MOB featuring Esthero- The World I Know. I haven't met many people that have heard this track before. Let's go back to 1998, I first heard this song by coincidence. This song was on the soundtrack to a movie called SLAM featuring the multi talented poet/actor Saul Williams. Originally, I bought this cassette(lol) only because Black Rob's- I Dare You was on the soundtrack. I always loved the production Organized Noise did on this track, so smooth. Esthero's voice goes so well with it too. Here's a bonus for you guys, this version is the remix. The original version is on Esthero's 1998 'Breathe From Another' debut album. The original version is a lot slower and doesn't feature Goodie MOB.

Original version

To All The Girls... preview

2009-11-15T21:50:00.003-05:00

Here's a preview of what will be featured at my gallery opening 'To All The Girls..' . The show will be at the aticc boutique in New London, CT November 21,2009. The painting above is done with acrylic on canvas, 2ft x 3ft. Hope to see you there.

WOW!!!!

2009-11-09T16:41:00.003-05:00

When I saw this album cover, I burst into laughter. Slam Dunk'n Hoes........WOW. This is one of the wackest album covers & titles I've ever seen. I wonder whose idea it was to name the album Slam Dunk'n Hoes. Why would you want to slam dunk hoes? It appears the guy on the cover 'slam dunk'n' is a pimp? Or a hustler? Or a basketball player before a press conference? Or maybe he's a pimphustlerballerplayer. I can imagine how the design process for this album went. I'm sure it went something like this, 'hey dog, I wanna be dunkin' a hoe on my album cover, like Shaq. I want these hoes to know how I be ballin' in da game'. The look on this guys face is so nonchalant. His expression says "this is what I do, DAILY". As for the 'hoe' that he's ' dunk'n ', she's probably saying 'Oh my God! I got dunk'd'. This album cover is sad but so funny. Oh yeah, his outfit is wack too. Two thumbs down.

NEW TTK GALLERY OPENING.

2009-11-05T19:43:00.003-05:00

November 21,2009. New London, CT
More info to come.

ANOTHER PAIR?!!!?!!!

2009-10-26T22:12:00.004-04:00

FAKE!!!!!

I googled 'TTK sneakers' this weekend just to see what would come up. After scrolling through a few pics, I came across another FAKE pair of TTK's. I bet there's a factory somewhere overseas, that makes TTK's in multiple sizes lol. I need to find where it's at & take a tour. The pair that's bootlegged this time, is a pair I did personally for myself. I customized this particular pair on Dec. 31, 2007. Below is a pic of the real pair and me wearing them.

REAL

TTK vs. TTK jr. 7-4-08

LAKE PLACID, NOT THE MOVIE.

2009-10-23T19:29:00.007-04:00

Peep these new Polo winter pieces. I'm really digging the white Lake Placid hoody pullover. It's only $165.00 also! Click the link below to www.polo.com ,and check out the rest of the collection.
Polo New Arrivals

CALLING ALL ARTIST!!!!

2009-10-22T17:46:00.003-04:00

If you're in the VA/DC/Maryland area, you should swing by or get involved with this event listed below.

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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THIS?

2009-10-19T13:38:00.002-04:00

Nas has so many great unreleased songs that never make the final cut of his albums. The Lost Tapes album is prime example. I first heard this song in the fall of 2000 on a mixtape. I was in amazement when I first heard it. I don't believe there's an official name for this song, but everyone calls it 'Summer Cookout'. Nas & Nature paint the perfect picture of a summer cookout. This song makes me miss the days growing up in Jacksonville. LES killed the Gladys Knight & the Pips sample! I stumbled across the Gladys Knight record one day when I was diggin' in the crates. The Gladys Knight version is beautiful & the Nas version is just as good, just on another level.

DYNAMITE!!! DYNAMITE!!!

2009-10-18T13:32:00.005-04:00

Black Dynamite is a movie I've been following since I first saw the trailer/previews for it in late 2008. Since I was a kid, I've been a huge fan of '70's Blaxploitation films. Black Dynamite is filmed as if it really came out during the '70's. This movie takes cue from a lot of the classic films from the era. This movie had me in tears from beginning to end. If you're a fan of '70's Blaxploitation you will truly appreciate this film. Even if you're not, go see it anyway. If you're in NYC or nearby, it's playing on 19th street & Broadway.

TTK in The Source magazine!!!!!

2009-10-13T14:41:00.007-04:00

In case you didn't know, I'm featured in the current issue of The Source(pg.19). Go out & cop it if you don't have it yet. The Source interviewed me back in June & the article is finally out. I went out last weekend, & apparently, the streets were talking about me being in the current issue. TThanKs to M.Elana Photography for the pics and TThanKs to all for the supporTTK!!!

WHY I BECAME A FAN.

2009-10-13T14:21:00.004-04:00

Summer 1996, I became a Jay-Z fan. I heard verses & songs by him prior to that summer but I wasn't impressed. After a high school friend let me borrow Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt cd in August '96, I was hooked! When I heard track 2, "Politics As Usual" I was sold. I put it on repeat over & over lol. With that being said, that song & it's production is what drew me into Jay as an artist. The song was produced by Ski. The way he sampled "Hurry Up This Way Again" by The Stylistics,was just perfect. Here it is 13 years later & that song is still great to me.

NEW GHOSTFACE

2009-09-30T14:47:00.005-04:00

First OB4CL2, now this 3 weeks later! The new Ghostface album, 'Ghostdini the Wizard of Poetry' dropped yesterday. If you haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, let me warn you, it's not your typical Ghost album. This is album has a more r&b feel to it but it's still DOPE. I've only listened to it once so far, but I like what I heard. True Ghost fans will respect his creativity & enjoy this. Peep track 8 'Guest House' with Fabolous.

NEW PAINTINGS!!!

2009-09-28T16:31:00.010-04:00

During New York Fashion Week (9-16-09),I was asked to be apart of an event called 'Pop Is Dead' in SoHo. I was asked to paint something that showed how Hip-Hop culture is commercialiazed or something along those lines. My first idea was to paint Kanye. He's such a talented artist & a trendsetter. So much, that if he wore something ridiculous ,like a Rick James leather jacket with tassels or a Mr. T feather ear ring, people would probably go out and immitate it. Basically showing that people are influenced by media,television,internet, etc.

My second painting, was dedicated to how mainstream rap can be so fake/Hollywood. I chose to paint Rick Ross for this one. I painted him because he made a name for himself portraying to be the REAL Rick Ross. The REAL 'Freeway' Ricky Ross, made millions of dollars selling cocaine during the 1980's & is in prison today. Since he always raps about selling Coke, I figured I'd do a parody of his whole persona. ENJOY.

GOING BACK TO SNOW BEACH...

2009-09-22T14:51:00.003-04:00

Sometimes I wish I could go back in time & get all the good stuff I missed out on or couldn't afford growing up. Here's something I really wish I had. The Ralph Lauren Polo Snow Beach jacket. When the 'Can It Be All So Simple' video came out in summeer '94 & I saw Raekwon wearing the Snow Beach jacket, I said "ohhhh shit!!!". Flash forward 15 years later, I still don't have it,lol, but I still want it. Well, it's still out there, but @ a price of $2,000+!!!!!!

iSkin and TTK Team Up for One-of-a-Kind Online Event!

2009-09-17T19:01:00.006-04:00

MARK YOUR CALENDER PEOPLE: this Thursday (September 17) at 9pm EDT, iSkin will be teaming up with world renowned custom sneaker artist TTK . It’s a special online event that you don’t want to miss!

TTK has been customizing sneakers for the “Who’s Who” of NYC since 2004. And since iSkin is delivering a dose of cool, sexy, sophisticated style to the savvy citizens here at New York Fashion Week, we knew that connecting with TTK was a perfect fit – especially since we’re gearing up to launch our new line of artist-inspired digital accessory bags (code name: Artisan).

Thursday’s special event will be an online party, where visitors will be able to watch TTK in action. You’ll see art come alive in a way that you’ll never forget! And best of all, it’s an interactive session, which means you can ask TTK and iSkin questions and learn more about us. This kind of forum helps us get to know you better, and understand what you want to see from us in the future.

Here's the link:
iSkins x TTK online interview

FAKE TTK SNEAKERS ?! WHAT THE.....

2009-09-04T12:36:00.013-04:00

While surfing the web, I came across bootleg versions of my work. Yes! Bootleg TTK's are out there for the AMAZING price of $79.99 or less!!!! I've ran into a guy a week ago that had on a fake pair of my Submerged Nostalgia .5 dunks(pictured below). For the record, every pair that I've ever done has been a hand painted 1 of 1 creation by me. So if you ever come across a website or someone, & they have various size's of TTK sneakers available.......yes, it's FAAAAKKKKKKEEEEE!!!! If it's too good to be true, then it probably is.

REAL

FAKE

REAL

FAKE

SONG OF THE DAY

2009-08-26T15:27:00.004-04:00

Today I feel like taking it back to summer 1998, Ghostface Killah- "Cobra Cluth". This song was on the Wu-Tang presents The Swarm compilation. Truthfully, I didn't know there was a video for this song. When I purchased the Supreme Clientele c.d. ,the day it was released, it came with a Ghostface VHS tape(lol) with this video on it. With that being said, Cobra Clutch ladies & gents...

Dr. Jays x Justice Hall interview

2009-08-22T16:44:00.022-04:00

Peep this interview of my comrade Justice Hall @ drjays.com. I met Justice 3 years ago & we've been working together since then. He's an AMAZING designer & very innovative thinker. I respect his work alot. We're in the works of colaborating soon on something massive. Until then, peep the "Justice Hall Interview" link below, to read what he had to say about his designs.

Justice Hall Interview

Justice Hall & TTK on our way to New Orleans Feb. 2008

SONG OF THE DAY 8-12-09

2009-08-12T09:02:00.004-04:00

I woke up this morning, and for some reason, this song was on my mind. I used to LOVE this song when it came out. I was too young to really know what LL was talking about lol.

TTK @ G-Shock Event 8-5-09

2009-08-08T19:13:00.011-04:00

Here are pics from the G-Shock:Shock The World Tour NYC event @ Cipriani. I did a painting & pair of sneakers for the president of Casio & Kanye West. Peep the link below for the pics

G-Shock:Shock The World Tour NYC pics

TTK INTERVIEW

2009-08-08T17:35:00.002-04:00

It's been over a week since I posted anything new. Here's an interview that was done @ my 30 Years gallery show last month. Big up to the guys @ ignantwitted.com for featuring me.

TTK painting live @ Public Assembly(Brooklyn) 7-30-09

2009-07-29T15:11:00.002-04:00

Hey young world. If you're going to be around Williamsburg(Brooklyn)tmrrw , come out to this event- This Thursday July 30th,

Yume Int'l and Foot Clinic Inc presents Sessions: The Prelude Part 1 @ Public Assembly (70 6th Ave bwteen Kent & Wythe St) an event that will bring "live art" to life.

Featuring a live art installation by TTK, a live photo shoot orchestrated by clothing line A Fly Kid From Brooklyn (and their sexy models) and performances featuring James Watts, Wordspit, Fly Ly & more.

Music by Dj Kraff Swagger. afterparty immediately following performances
Doors open at 8, admission is free before 10pm, $10 for the rest of the night.

Rain or shine we'll be there, see you Thursday!

Song Of The Day 7-28-09

2009-07-28T18:12:00.004-04:00

This song is on my mind right now. This reminds me of being a kid back in the '80's.
Here you go, S.O.S Band- Weekend Girl

30 Years On Planet Earth Pics

2009-07-27T15:06:00.032-04:00

TThanKs to all that came out to my gallery opening/bday celebration "30 Years On Planet Earth" @ Sole Food NYC(7-24-09). Massive massive big-ups to the Sole Food staff, Kraff Swagger(you killed it!!!), Mr.Andre Clark, & everyone who came thru. There are too many of you guys to name but you all know who you are. With that being said, click on the "30 Years On Planet Earth Photo Album" link below to see the pics from Friday night. ENJOY

30 Years On Planet Earth Photo Album

TONIGHT-TONIGHT-TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-07-24T14:57:00.003-04:00

Hey young world, tonight's the night! After 8 months of preparation, the time has come "30 Years On Planet Earth" @ Sole Food NYC(Manhattan) 7pm-11pm. New paintings, new customized sneakers, free drinks, open to all ages, free admission, & it's my 30th bday party. Tell a friend, bring friend. See you tonight!!!! ALSO- the NEW www.gottkgo.com has launched today!!!!

Here's a sample of the new sneakers & painting(s) featured tonight-

30 Years On Planet Earth

2009-07-12T21:47:00.005-04:00

30 Years On Planet Earth is a gallery showcase celebrating the life of the artist, TTK. Featuring canvas art, customized sneakers and photography.

July 24, 2009 @ Solefood NYC
38 Lispenard St (1 Block between Broadway & Church 10013)
7pm - 11pm

- Music by DJ Kraff Swagger
- Free Giveaways

Courtesy of Sole Food NYC