Grandparent's Closet: Code Zero

Introducing CopyWrite’s fashion series, Grandparent’s Closet.

We all have those one-of-a-kind or very unique items that we love to wear. The big question is “where did you get it from?” and with no shame; our fashion editor Vato will say his Grandparents Closet. “If your grandparents we’re as cool as mines when they were younger, then I’m sure you’re familiar with what’s in their closet.”

In this segment, Vato takes one-of-a-kind “vintage” clothing from his relatives closet and gives it a modern twist.

Today we want to share with you a vintage code zero classic old school genuine leather suede jacket giving to Vato by his Great Uncle. The Black in the jacket is leather and suede and forest green in the jacket is all suede with the words "Code Zero". This jacket has gotten a lot of attention.

Model: Jakhaan

Instagram: @Jakhaan

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WANT TO BE FEATURED IN GRANDPARENT’S CLOSET?

Have an amazing set of earrings from your Aunt? A killer pair of retro jerseys from pops? E-mail us at copywrite.mke@gmail.com to be featured in our next post.

#WeSeeYou Yung Satori - Ziplock (prod. Maajei Vu)

Here's a new release from Yung Satori, "Ziplock" and there's really only one word we can think to sum up the track, "Dope."

With crazy production from Maajei Vu, this energetic yet smooth track describes Satori's grind to elevate his skills along with his high.

Satori is currently on the road for the Next Gen Tour with his homies Wave Chapelle and Lucien Parker but for now we'll just take a moment to say #WeSeeYou... 

Listen to the track below.

Pound of the loud in the ziplock

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And the Next Gen Tour Dates... in case you find time to join the artists on the road.

This "WEEK" in Hip-Hop...Kendrick Lamar Shakes up with President Obama

So this happened!

This speaks volumes to what is going on in todays society and the culture boom we are trying to promote right here at CopyWrite. To walk with conviction of your truth will not hamper you but take you places where they said YOU could never reach. Thank you to both great men for this inspiring image. We see the Change. 

On the Street Fashion - Oby Nwabuzor ( @obyoso )

I’d just arrived to the coffee shop and Oby comes in seconds behind. And as she walked in I promise you her theme song should have been, I’m The Plug while you hear “draped in all designer, draped in all designer” in our Future voice playing in the background.

Black frames, black leather tote bag, black leather gloves, black long fit trench with a black fur collar, blue jean denim with ½ inch cuffs, and black boots! “Oby OhSoFly has just entered the building,” I said with open arms.

Oby style is very hard to be placed in a box. She likes to reference style as a genre, a mixer between business and urban. Because of her family traditions and proper upbringing she was held to a higher standard of presentation. Oby is very clean and neat in her everyday attire but you can see her very cultural background as she represents her Nigerian roots through her style.

Professionalism is key when it comes to picking out her outfits. With a traditional Monday through Friday work life, why not add some style in the business world? And did we mention when she’s not killing the professional world with her style, she’s working with local brands like Mission10Eleven and the House of Renji.

Inspiration for Oby comes from artist like Teyanna Taylor and Janelle Monae, but she continues to create her own lane in fashion. As a true shoe-a-holic we might say, Oby owns a wide variety of shoes such as Jordans, Timberlands, Nikes, and loafers; combined with a more feminine collection of heels from classy to retro, to switch up the game when needed. One of her favorite pieces is this vintage bomber jacket shown below.

Favorite places to shop: H&M, Boston Store, K&G Fashions, for jeans - Levi only

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Follow her Instagram for more fashionable updates @obyoso

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IMAGES AND INTERVIEW BY VATO VERGARA

#WCW Yessica Jimenez (Xerione Illustration)

If you haven't heard of this #WCW in 2015, you may need to relearn your alphabet.

In 2015, her "Milwaukee Hip-Hop Alphabet," not only represented MKE's ever growing musical talent but also showcased her skills with a pencil. The alphabet (shown below) introduced some of Milwaukee's artists to the public and even brought together the arts community and the hip-hop community to collaborate more often, and you know we love that!

Yessica aka Xeroine is an illustrator as well as an extremely talented photographer. In her work you can see a mixture of influences from her Mexican roots, urban background, as well as her love for traditional anime and line drawing.

She's always creating and we can't wait to see what she has next for us.

Maybe a mural on the side of a building dedicated to Milwaukee's hip-hop scene? Or a whole gallery of Xeroine Illustrations? Or maybe she will finally be able to finish her alphabet with the final missing letter? Know any hip-hop artist with a 'U' in their name?

Anyhow, see her work below and if you can't wait to work with her, feel free to reach out at yessicajimenezmke@gmail.com or like her facebook page for more updates.

AR Wesley - Time is MIllMatic

With a switch of the flow and some upbeat tempos reminiscent of the 90s, AR Wesley brings us "Time is MillMatic" where he speaks on the status of Milwaukee's increasing violence and even the repercussions that directly impact Milwaukee's youth. Fucking up the status quo for sure.

Listen below and let us know what you think. 

Through both music and meticulous (Skit) placement. "TimeisMillMatic " is the day in the life of unfortunate Youth whose decisions (though made out of desperation) have deadly repercussions.

#WCW Jecilia Negron

Jecilia Negrón is a “Boricua-Xicana multi-media artist” based in Milwaukee, WI. As a MIAD student, her work heavily reflects exploration of cultural, political, and psychological self-discovery in which she creates the portraits of “wombyn” of color and culture using multiple mediums to enhance the story of her portraits. In other words; she's dope, crazy talented and is not afraid to show off who she is and what she loves.

Check out her work below, follow her Instagram (@itzelesta) for daily inspiration (and some occasional selfies) but keep a look out for this up-and-coming beauty.             

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Images provided by JuciliaNegron.com

Dipperachi - In Milwaukee Feat. Pizzle & Reggie Bonds

It's nothing like hearing our culture televised.

And as a WISN 12 news story, rapper Dipperachi's video for his single, In Milwaukee, not only got televised but also reminded us that we have to stop killing each other and do better as a society. With help from Reggie Bonds and Pizzle, we here him. 

Look at the WISN report here and watch the video below. 

While we ask you this: Who is really watching?

#WeSeeYou - CAMB Too Long

New single from 20-year-old Milwaukee local, Camb, from his project, "Aint-I-Social?" expected to drop the summer of 2016.

This motivational track reminds us that your dreams will only go as far as you let them and with an upbeat melody and catchy hook we can't wait to hear what else Camb has up his sleeves. 

Listen below and as always #WeSeeYou Camb

First single from "Ain't-I-Social?" Written & Performed by: T. Barrett - Bays Produced by: BNJMN Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by: S. Sloans

Mike Regal - | I N T U I T I O N S |

Who's ready for a hot sixteen to get Christmas lit? Well though you won't find any verses here, here's a gift from our homie Regal that will get your Christmas started off right.

With a shout out to Hakeem Paragon for the cover art and sample on "Rumor has It" and Mic Kellogg For The Sample On "s o u l ".

Enjoy and Merry Christmas from CopyWrite!

A Gift From Me To You! A Few Tracks iPut Together For The People To Listen & Enjoy! 2015 Has Been Outstanding!! 2016 Will Be Even Better! #EyesOpen #StayFocused #Premonitiions Coming SO_ON Special Shout Out's To: Hakeem Paragon For The Cover Art & Sample on "Rumor has It" & Mic Kellogg For The Sample On "s o u l "