Hi-Top Studio

Whats New?

2008-07-16T14:22:00.003-04:00

So... I looked at my cool little tracker thing and it seems people are actually looking at our blog! I never thought people would actually come here and see what we got goin on, so now I feel like a jerk since I haven't blogged in a whiiiile.

Well, as you may have heard, we are CLOSED for the Summer. I'm not sure when we will re-open, as of now its not lookin pretty. But we are definitely trying to be there for you, our favorite people.. our customers. :o)

We have quite a few things in the works. One is Major League. You should have already heard of them by now. If not, then have you actually ever been to our store?? lol. Well if anything, Major League is the illest Hip Hop out of Broward Country... scratch that, out of South Florida.. and is comin up strong. Some of their recent performances include the Paid Dues Tour with Little Brother and more, a show with AZ, this Thursday a show with 2 Live Crew, and so much more. Well, Major League recently put out a video for Fly With The Time, a song that they had just charted on the college charts for weeks in the Top 5. They were at it again when they went to NY to perform at The DunkXchange... they decided to shoot a video for their song, Grustlin, which was released on DJ Smallz Southern Smoke Mixtape recently. They release the video a few days ago and its getting great reviews. It was shot on a little mini flip cam and edited and directed by Lex One and Mike Beatz of Major League. For 2 guys that know the bare essentials of video production, they pulled off a killer video.

Here's GRUSTLIN by MAJOR LEAGUE

MAJOR LEAGUE - GRUSTLIN from HiTop Studio on Vimeo.
This video has been in the making for 2 yrs with collected footage from many nights hustling music in downtown Fort Lauderdale and a recent trip to the Bronx. We seen some crazy shit and are excited to share our tales of Grustlin in the streets with you. This film was directed, filmed and edited by Major League!!! G T P S

As for the store, well, keep posted to our blog and our myspace for news.

Thanks for all of your support.
cMs

AZ IN MIA

2008-06-12T18:03:00.004-04:00

AZ is coming to Miami!

ITS $17 AT THE DOOR!
DOORS OPEN AT 7P
GONNA BE DOPE!!!

For those of you who don't know who AZ is..
Check out this link and read up..
WIKIPEDIA

Also, here's a few of my favorite AZ songs..

MAJOR LEAGUE - "FLY WITH THE TIMES" video

2008-06-09T14:11:00.002-04:00

Fly With The Time Ft. Streets Buchanon

Paid Dues Tour

2008-06-06T13:44:00.003-04:00

I'm not really sure why I slacked on posting this up
But Oh man, this is gonna be DOOOOPE!
Crazy line-up, great venue, not too expensive...
I couldn't ask for more!

Come check out our booth for tees at special prices!!

Beer + Sneakers = Love

2008-05-30T17:33:00.004-04:00

My two favorite things mixed into one..
NewCastle Beer and Nike Sbs

Dropped this week...

A NEW WEEKLY @ WHITE ROOM

2008-05-30T14:14:00.002-04:00

So starting June 13 there will be a new weekly at The White Room in Downtown Miami. This is one of my favorite venues because you're not stuck in one area, there's 2 rooms and an outside patio thats maaaaaad chill. This is gonna be a dope night with all the people that are involved... and its HOSTED BY MAJOR LEAGUE!

Memorial Day Weekend

2008-05-23T14:23:00.003-04:00

So its "Hip Hop Weekend" down in Florida starting today..
If you're going to South Beach BE CAREFUL! The cops DONT play!
There's a ton of events goin on this weekend.. Its so hard to keep up!
One place I go to see what's poppin is www.The305.com
Not only the website, but the forums always have all the flyers up for any upcoming hip hop shows... and also some really funny sh!t too..

A few shows that are lookin good for the weekend are Hip Hope @ Studio A and also The Independent Hip Hop Artist Showcase @ The White Room... both on Sunday, both walking distance from eachother.

I also wanted to let you know that me (cMs) and Lex will be out of the shop this weekend. Mike Beatz and friends will be here to help you with your shopping needs. If the shutters are open but no one answers when you knock, please call the number on the door (shop num. 954.703.6513) they'll probably be in the studio and its hard to hear without the dog barking.

On that note, have a great weekend and be safe!

M.O.B. Summer 2008

2008-05-20T16:00:00.004-04:00

We just got in a NIIIIICE shipment from the ladies over at Married to the Mob. We got 2 tanks and 5 tees... and my goodness they're keepin it fresh fo sho!

Here's a sneak peek of some of what we got in..

Erykah Badu & The Roots

2008-05-19T13:47:00.002-04:00

This is going to be an amazing show! Hopefully I'll be there...

You can buy tickets here

Major League Video Shoot!

2008-05-15T16:21:00.003-04:00

Major League will be shooting a music video THIS Saturday next to Hi-Top. They need all the people they can get, so come thru and show some support!

Here's the scoop:

MAJOR LEAGUE VIDEO SHOOT FOR FLY WITH THE TIME
WHO: MAJOR LEAGUE & YOU
WHERE: NEXT DOOR TO HI TOP STUDIO - MEET UP @ HI-TOP
WHEN: SAT / CALL TIME @ 8am
WHY: CUZ AINT NUTHIN BETTER TO DO AND YOU LOVE US
HOW: SHOW UP AND KICK IT WITH US!!! DRESS FLY AND NO FAKE KICKS!!!!!

myspace.com/majorleaguetryouts

New Times Best Of 08

2008-05-15T15:10:00.004-04:00

So every year the Broward/Palm Beach New Times does a "Best Of" issue. They have the editors favorites and they have the Readers Poll. Now which one is better, who knows? But either way, WE WON!!! We won the Readers Poll for Best Gift Shop! Now I know, we're not exactly a gift shop, but that was the closest category to what we actually are... and shooooooot.. you can get a gift for someone here. lol.

::Major League also won a bunch of categories::
Best Hip Hop Group - Editors Choice/Readers Poll
Best Album - Readers Choice
Best Live Band - Readers Choice

So we did great! Thank you to everyone that voted! I even got my Dad in China to vote.. lol. And thank so much for all your support!! And just because we love our customers (and our blog readers) and because you've supported us, EVERYTHING IS 20% OFF until Sunday.

ALIFE x HI-TOP

2008-05-13T15:53:00.007-04:00

We just got our first shipment of ALIFE kicks in.
WOOOOOOOOOOW!

From the beginning, in 1999, alife has had one purpose:
It was to do things right - no matter what it took.
And OH MAN! These are RIIIIIIIIGHT!

We have limited quantities of each style (as always)
So if you want em, you better hurry!
And ladies.. we have small sizes too!

(We just received a 2nd shipment of the Soda's and Red Parachutes)

Everybody High :: Condiment Package - Ketchup

Public Outrage

Everybody Mid :: Parachute
(We also have these in Royal Blue)

Check out ALIFE if you're ever in NYC
Or on the web @
myspace.com/alifenyc

Here's a little something I found for people that don't know...

Alicia Keys <3

2008-05-13T14:09:00.002-04:00

I love me some Alicia Keys
Wanted to share her new-ish video with everyone

Alicia Keys New VIdeo - Teenage Love Affair

Show Off Sundays

2008-05-13T13:50:00.003-04:00

Hi-Top Studio will be showing some of our illest womens and mens gear this Sunday at Brasas Lounge in Pembroke Pines. There are other designers too, and we are all quite different. Come check it out, something different to do on a Sunday evening..

For more info: 954.703.6513 cMs

Murkd Thursdays

2008-05-13T13:43:00.001-04:00

Major League & More This Thursday!!
And its 18+ WooHoo!

King Stampede X Jamie Story

2008-05-07T16:00:00.002-04:00

Just in at Hi-Top:

King Stampede collabo with Jamie Story of J Money..
They remixed the logo for this one and dammmmn is it SICK!

Mama Track Suit

2008-05-07T15:06:00.003-04:00

We just got in a full size run of the Mama X ADIDAS Track Suits. I don't know what happened to our order of the kicks.. but if we do get em, I will for sure let you know. For now, these tracksuits are sooooo cute. There's a top and bottom and we also got tees to match. We got in the hats a few weeks ago but it goes perfect. I can't seem to find any pics on the web except a few.. so here's what I found since my camera is broken :o(

And here's what I'm hopin to get soon..

Rock The Bells 2008

2008-05-06T23:39:00.008-04:00

This years lineup is the most incredible show lineup I've seen in a loooooong time. I'm really excited about what I'm guessing is going to be the second stage.. Amanda Blank, Kid Sister, Spank Rock.. but most of all.. I was impressed by Tribe Called Quest. OMG! Thats all I keep syaing to myself.. lol. But seriously, its gonna be insane! Oh and don't miss the Paid Dues tour in Ft Lauderdale June 13 btw. We will OF COURSE be there selling tees and what not at both Paid Dues AND Rock The Bells....

Tickets went on sale this past Saturday (5/17)
Cop em here .... www.RockTheBells.TicketAnimal.com

So.. here's the highly anticipated lineup:::

What Is Cinco De Mayo Anyway?

2008-05-05T15:00:00.003-04:00

My tribute to Cinco De Mayo Above..

I always thought it meant something else, no one ever really explains it to me. I found this excerpt and thought I'd share it with you guys...

Cinco de Mayo, which is NOT Mexican Independence Day (September 16) as many believe, marks a battle between the imperialist 6,000 man French army and 5,000 brave Mestizo and Zapotec natives, led by Ignacio Zaragoza in the Batalla de Puebla, just south of Mexico City. Mexico had recently called for a moratorium on payments due to Spain, England and France for loans that had been made to the country. Spain and England agreed to this, but not the midget Napolean-led France. They wanted Mexico for themselves, in part as a in-your-face message to the United States.

So the battle ensued on May 5, 1862, with the rag-tag locals defeating the mighty French. Unfortunately, it was a short-lived victory, as three days later the French prevailed and marched into the capital and took control with the help of the conservative Mexican party.

Nonetheless, its a fun day and if it makes people with Mexico roots proud of their ancestral country, that is a good thing. Just know what you’re celebrating. Salud!

MOB x Collette x Reebok

2008-05-04T15:07:00.006-04:00

Married to the MOB has teamed up with Collette [Paris] & Reebok to produce this pair of Freestyles. Only 350 pairs, only 50 of which be made available TOMORROW [May 5th] via the MOBshop. So get your credit cards out and cop your pair for the lady in your life - or for me, cuz I'm dyin for them. (;

pics courtesy of trashbag aesthethics

We're talked about..

2008-05-03T20:29:00.003-04:00

So, I get bored and I randomly google "Hi-Top Studio"...
and today I came up with something new!!!

Our good friend Jon at Reason Clothing recently came down to DJ an event we did (Heart & Sole).. and he did a little blogging about the store..

Check out what he had to say here:

Reason News

Thanks <3

Rocksmith Summer1 08

2008-05-03T18:26:00.004-04:00

Rocksmith ALWAYS comes hard!
Summer is lookin good..

Check out shipment 1:

May SB Release

2008-05-03T16:28:00.006-04:00

Nike has line-up a pretty solid collection of SB releases including the Ferris Bueller Dunk High, 720 Degrees Dunk Low, gold and aqua Air Trainer 2 SB, white and green P-Rod II, and an assortment of other sneakers.

In addition to sneakers, Nike SB will also be accompanying the shoes with matching apparel.

MIA Skateshop is probably sold out of my 2 favorite already.. (Ferris Bueller's & the 720's). But check out BC Surf N Sport or IWS.. They just might have some left..

BLOWFISH ON THE BBQ

2008-05-02T11:46:00.004-04:00

THIS SUNDAY!!

ALL U CAN EAT AND DRINK FOR $20
THIS IS GONNA BE MADDDD CHILL
AND A GREAT NETWORKING EVENT
ALL THE BEST STREETWEAR STORES FROM SFL WILL BE THERE
AND A TON OF PRESS TOO!

SO COME GET YOU NETWORK ON
AND EAT SOME BBQ TOO!

SneakTip Spring 08

2008-04-29T17:47:00.005-04:00

SneakTip Spring 2
Just In!

CTRL // Lemar & Dauley

2008-04-29T17:28:00.005-04:00

We got in 6 different CTRL tees in for the ladies
2 Lemar & Dauley Polos & boardshorts
And don't forget all the L&D Spring tees we have!

***

We've teamed up with CTRL Clothing
to bring you, the ladies, some DOPE tees

WWW.CTRLCLOTHING.COM

Here's 1 of the tees we got in..

+ LOTS MORE TEES & TANKS

And for the guys
NEW LEMAR & DAULEY JUST IN!

POLOS & BOARD SHORTS

Here's a Sneak Peek....

Bloggity Blog Time

2008-04-13T14:27:00.001-04:00

Well its about time!

I'm not really sure how long this will last.. lol
I don't have a lot of time on my hands and I got lazy with store pics

BUT... I just might have someone do a little blogging for me :)

So, welcome to our new blog!