From the Grafwurks team to you!
Alright, well we usually don’t get on a personal level here as far as the Grafwurks team goes. But I have to say, we have some great supporters ranging from our family to our friends to our better half. And I have to thank everyone who has so far given us their support and continue to support the Grafwurks team. And YES, we’re still going to release our t-shirt line coming very very soon; well you know what, we will actually debut our t-shirt line at Kixpo on July 26th!!! We have a couple of general release designs and we have a couple of LIMITED designs especially made for Kixpo. So be ready and gathering your pennies! As some of you may know, I am (Mando) a delegate of the Dead Stock crew & I’m putting in a good amount of time into the preparation of Kixpo; which in result we (Grafwurks) weren’t able to do a “soft-launch” but never the less the full launch at Kixpo will be insane. The Kixpo flyers are out and about throughout Dallas & Fort Worth, Kixpo this year is going to be on another level. With a lot of little cool extras this year at Kixpo is going make it bigger and better and let me mention, the venue is 10 times bigger! We (Grafwurks) just had a meeting with a future, possible partner in making a HUGE move, I hate to tease it and not be able to say nothing; but I can say this is a BIG BIG step up for us here at Grafwurks, and we’re every honored to be considered and given the opportunity. All I can say is stay up to date and keep checking the page for any new updates or news! Get ready, cause 2008 is the year of Dallas being places on the map as far as a movement goes. We have the good people at; Support the Hustle on their grind, the homies of Sour Grapes doing big things with their new paleta tee, ThugBo$$, should I say anything more?! Oh and let’s not forget; my other fam., the NovaLab Project crew, expect big and good things from us, bringing everyone together and moving as one!
Big ups to everyone once again; but I gotta especially thank the following; Peeks, Elizabeth, Dead Stock, NovaLab Project, Christopher “Crisco” Witten (our photographer), Dj Love, Gus “steponeski”, Rob Viktum, Lonestar Hip Hop, ThugBo$$ (for the sick 08’ spring line), Most Wanted fam., SourGrapes, Mes & the BlackInk fam. and my actual family for supporting me and backing me up! Nothing personal if I didn’t call you out, but the people above have had an impact on us directly in some way or the other. But we’re thankful for EVERYONE standing behind us.
And Grafwurks has their myspace page up and running, go check us out and add us - www.myspace.com/grafwurks
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “5th of May”) is primarily a regional and not an obligatory federal holiday in Mexico. The holiday commemorates an initial victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day; Mexico’s Independence Day is actually September 16 (dieciséis de septiembre in Spanish), which is the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico. Although the Mexican army was victorious over the French at Puebla, the victory only delayed the French invasion of Mexico City; a year later, the French occupied Mexico. The French occupying forces placed Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico on the throne of Mexico. The French were eventually defeated and expelled in 1867. Maximilian was executed by President Benito Juarez, five years after the Battle of Puebla. According to a paper published by the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, about the origin of the observance of Cinco de Mayo in the United States, the modern American focus on that day first started in California in the 1860s in response to the resistance to French rule in Mexico. The paper notes that “The holiday, which has been celebrated in California continuously since 1863, is virtually ignored in Mexico.” The holiday of Cinco de Mayo is primarily a regional holiday in Mexico, celebrated in the state of Puebla. There is some limited recognition of the holiday in other parts of the country. For the most part the celebrations combine food, music and dancing. In Mexico City like the rest of the Mexican capitals all the young men who serve the military services pledge allegiance to the Mexican national flag and the institutions that it represents. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. The date is perhaps best recognized in the United States as a date to celebrate the culture and experiences of Americans of Mexican ancestry, much as St. Patrick’s Day, Oktoberfest, and the Chinese New Year are used to celebrate those of Irish, German, and Chinese ancestry, respectively. Similar to those holidays, Cinco de Mayo is observed by many Americans regardless of ethnic origin. Celebrations tend to draw both from traditional Mexican symbols, such as the Vírgen de Guadalupe, and from prominent figures of Mexican descent in the United States, such as César Chávez. To celebrate, many display Cinco de Mayo banners while school districts hold special events to educate pupils about its historical significance. Special events and celebrations highlight Mexican culture, especially in its music and regional dancing. Examples include ballet folklórico and mariachi demonstrations held annually at the Plaza del Pueblo de Los Angeles, near Olvera Street. Commercial interests in the United States have capitalized on the celebration, advertising Mexican products and services, with an emphasis on beverages, foods, and music.
Bavu Blakes x 08 is SO great x Weekly flow
Yes! Bavu Blakes is releasing a NEW flow EVERY Monday for the rest of the year! Make sure you’re checking his new flow every Monday at www.08issogreat.com, you can download the flow & make sure you e-mail everyone you know, send it to everyone, or put it on a cd and bump it in your car! And tune in EVERY Monday….
Today’s song is: “Take It From Me” - DOS feat. Bavu Blakes
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