Shout out to the homies @ 8081 doing big things for Cleveland. They recently caught up with emcees Mikey Rocks of The Cool Kids as well as up-and-comer Curren$y to talk favorite rappers, favorite sneakers, and favorite brands.

The homey Steph Floss posted on his personal blog this interesting piece of food art. An Air Max 90 Cheeseburger… peep the laces made of cheese. Check 8081 for his blog consisting of news in the hip hop world- and don’t miss his weekly radio mix.

For those that aren’t with it, The 2008 Ohio Hip Hop Awards are going down September 20th at the Convention Center Music Hall. The nominees have all been announced and you should go make your vote here. We’ll be posting more info as it develops!

Our good buddy Zac, managing editor of Sole Collector Magazine, blessed us with a dope write up on page 24 of the new issue. There is also a excellent feature on Nike SB’s, including a profile of every SB Dunk ever released. Ever. We’ll have some issues in store so stop by and check us out or cop the magazine yourself.

Reverend Run of Run DMC and Run’s House will be at Barnes and Noble signing autographs and copies of his new book Take Back Your Family. Take Back Your Family brings home the behind-the-scenes wisdom of hip-hop’s first family to everyone seeking solid guidance for raising a new generation. Check it:

Wednesday, August 6
Barnes & Noble, 7:00PM
Eton Collection Mall, Woodmere, OH
216-765-7520

Former Indian and last year’s Cy Young winner CC Sabathia took out a full page add in the Plain Dealer yesterday to thank Cleveland for the time he spent here. In it, he specifically thanks Next Clothing and others. Good Luck with the Brewers CC!

Click here for large version

Hey! Myself and some other Next employees were out looking fabulous last Friday at 8081’s party for Donte Whitner. Check out the pics below and we hope to see you out wearing fresh Next garments and partying it up!

Brought to you by 8081

Since the Indians have gone from playing in the ALCS last year with a Cy Young award winner to last place and have traded said player, I think it’s about that time to get excited for football season. The Browns surprised the crap out of everyone last year with a 10-6 record, just barely missing a playoff birth. Today they released their training camp practice times and dates, which are free to attend.

You can find them over at ClevelandBrowns.com

Friday:

Saturday:

originally uploaded by exhibit of the year.

So just a week after the Next Up: Girl Talk post, Pitchfork has posted his tour schedule, which includes a November 10th date at the Beachland Ballroom with Death Set and CX Kidtronix. Mark your calendars!

Shoe coverage on the local level - The Plain Dealer ran a story today in their style section about the 100 year anniversary of the Converse Chuck Taylor, discussing its long stylish run and ability to balance hip and maintstream.

Read full article here.