Displaying items by tag: Atiba Jefferson
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7/15/2020
Run The Jewels Interview
Not many musical acts bridge the gap between hip-hop's "Golden Era" and those who seek fresh new sounds. Run The Jewels stands tall over this divide. Killer Mike and El-P already each had a rich legacy and their combined forces have produced something unique. -
7/14/2020
My War: Sammy Baca
Baca got broke off going big for Baker 4, but no words can describe his dedication quite like this video. Twenty-seven bus trips from Vegas paid off in the end. -
4/21/2020
Soccer Mommy Interview
Blending genres of different musical eras, Sophie Allison AKA "Soccer Mommy" has crafted her own unique sound. She's a true songwriter and Atiba Jefferson had the honor of directing her latest video which, of course, involves skating. -
1/30/2020
Kurt Vile Interview
Kurt Vile's music means different things to different people. His appeal crosses over several genres and his tunes resist being defined by categories. Here he talks about his favorite skaters and the parallels of skating and making music. -
12/02/2019
"Baker 4" Premiere Photos
Los Angeles is a Baker town and the fans and the stars swarmed for a chance to peep the new flick. What riot? -
11/19/2019
Jerry Hsu: People I've Known
Throughout two decades of pro skating, Jerry has encountered a wide cast of characters. Here are his quick impressions of those people who have added to a lifetime of memories. -
6/24/2019
Burnout: Trust Me
Another new Nike video?! Yep, Trust Fall premiered last Friday in Hollywood, chock-a-block with skateboarding’s glitterati. -
5/10/2019
"From Here to There" LA Premiere Photos
Check out who showed up to party. Skateboarding rules. So do Robbie and Chima. -
4/03/2019
Angel Du$t Interview
They’re a mix of hardcore, punk and pop that sounds nothing like the other bands these guys play in—Turnstile and Trapped Under Ice—which is the circle that this band comes from. It’s complicated—but it’s also simple. -
3/26/2019
Death Match 2019 Austin Photos
The ultimate Rock, Rap and Radical roadshow returned to Austin, Texas for three days of Thrasher-style fun. Despite some sad news, the spirit of stoke prevailed.
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8/08/2020
Manramp: "Manformer" Episode 4
Get ready for the ultimate unboxing video, as Manramp roams LA under his new mobile demo kit. The Ramp is evolving. -
8/08/2020
Time to Grind with Kevin Kowalski
Grillin’ salmon and cookin’ coping, Kowalski does Lincoln City right for Indy. Throw an extra one on for the Big Dog. -
8/08/2020
New from Krooked
Fresh Gonz graphics for Manderson, Cromer and Bobby in the new drop along with a guest board for our favorite architect Alexis Sablone. Get it straight—grab one for the wall plus one for the streets. -
8/08/2020
Krux goes to Woodward Tahoe
Krux sends Goure to camp with Travis Harrison and Shawn Hale to terrorize Tahoe’s dirt jumps and foam-padded indoor ramps. Have fun naming half these moves. -
8/08/2020
NJ Skateshop's "Freddy And Friends" Video
Seeing BA and Freddy hit the Hideout DIY with their NJ homies will stoke out even the most jaded skater. Rejoice in the reunion of legends.
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In The Mag
The covers—front and back—should clue you in, but the September 2020 issue is chock full of LEGENDS. Up front, Darrell Stanton breaks down his June ’02 Classic Cover—the backside noseblunt down Clipper which is jaw dropping to this day, Gary Rogers pontificates on people he’s known, Clyde Singleton dishes on the chef life and his newfound sobriety, Alphonzo Rawls talks H-Street, art and skate footwear, Sal Barbier reminisces on his first big trip to CA from Louisiana, ‘80s pro Stephanie Person explains why nothing will ever be as hard as being a female skater, Karl Watson discusses Maxallure, his rider-owned biz supporting the next generation and we catch up with Forrest Edwards—and we’re not even halfway through the mag yet. Atiba Jefferson weighs in on the heroes and heavies who made him who he is today and we’ve got feature interviews with Ray Barbee, Kareem Campbell, Stevie Williams, Samarria Brevard, Steve Steadham, Robert Neal, Zion Wright, Marty Grimes, Kader Sylla, Ishod Wair and Nyjah Huston. Atiba sums up this mag with these poignant words: “This issue is a celebration of one of many cultures that have made an amazing impact on skateboarding… This is a story I have always been proud to be a part of, a story that has always been told by Thrasher and that we will continue to tell.”