Archive for March, 2009
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So last night I get a phone call from two of my friends and they’re telling me that there’s a big Mexican guy (that looks like Fat Joe with a pompadore) and another guy acting a fool and making it rain on the girls in the club.
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If you watch 51 seconds into the video this would be the line that homie BK uses on the chicks…..All machismo. LMFAO…and if you watch at 1:51 it reminds of me of JR and at 2:27 if you haven’t figured it out….it was a homie we featured in issue 3.
One girl tells me that they spending loot and asking if they me is she should find out who they are and what they do and then two phone calls later I find out from that they’re some of the homies that I know. LOL….So that’s how you guys roll huh?
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The HH Ford Flex with a custom interior by Top Stitch. These seats have seen and felt more model ass than any other human being or car on the show scene. With a slight incline and the seat vibrators on…..it’s a wrap!
Show Magazine cover girl Kim Lee giving the look of death. Come to think about it this was the same look of death she gave me when I passed by. LOL.
To see more chick flicks visit the man himself, Adrian Sidney
The second round of our three part shoot with the fellas is done and this time around they broke out some big boy toys. Of course, Andy busted out some shoes that looked like they could fly so I had to be sure to post up some snaps. Enjoy…and remember, friends don’t let friends wear crazy ass shoes!
A bruohhh. Call me!
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About a month ago we had party up in Vegas (During Magic 2009) with the fellas from Room 101, Camacho Cigaras and BHC and the video footage is done. Be on the lookout for pics and more coverage in the next issue of HH. Video coverage of all HH events done by Big Badd Oxxx (OG Kush Life)
Kennedy smiling even though Fernando hid his prosthetic leg. LOL.
Jerry’s Ducati Monster with Dymag Carbon Fiber wheels.
The boys from PPI with their 996 Twin Turbo powered Cayenne Cayman and PPI Razor Audi R8
Check the muraled hood on this Lamborghini Gallardo Sypder. Mural by Mister Cartoon.
Cher Whoops….I mean Alan dropping off some of his creations.
You just can’t go wrong with the CLK 63 Black Edition.
It’s a wrap……more coverage in an upcoming issue.
Ferrari F430 Scuderia keys and HH. PIc courtesy of David K.
If feels like the past three days were crammed into one and I’m beyond tired. Last night we showed at Hot Import Nights, had HH presence in Dubai @ a private car rally (should have pictures in by tomorrow) and now that I’m awake I think I’m about to go back to sleep.
The past few days were exhausting and further proof that I have a good team. To be honest the only thing I can say is that I’m blessed to have a good group of friends that have become family – I know that I’m beginning to sound like a fuckin’ parrot but it’s the truth. Without all their help and support there would have been no way on earth that I could have pulled off all of these shows (with such amazing results) in the past few months
As of late, I’ve even wound up biting the cost for some of the “necessary” expenses – because of budgetary cut backs – but fuck it….sometimes you have to lose to win. Besides…the monies being spent on great people who support the cause.
Invader Bentley GT Coupe with VIP Forged Modulars. pics from Luxury Mods
For HIN we decided to bring out a variety of cars in all different categories. From VIP, domestic, 4×4′s all the way to exotics and domestics we had a little something for everyone.
George’s Widebody Dodge Challenger was a crowd favorite.
John’s International Beast.
Slang 500′s (HMS) award winning VW Bug.
Javi’s GS is still hater proof.
I have more pics from my camera to post but I’m out for now…..check back later. Thanks.
A few weeks back the Reaper had mentioned URB Magazine as a possible candidate for the chopping block but when I checked the site this morning, Raymond – the Publisher of URB – had sent a letter in to the Reaper and had this to say….
Reaper,
I know we all have a job to do, but your intrepid reporters could at least do their homework properly. URB should get credit for all 18 of our years (we launched in December of 1990).
Also, despite your findings, we still have a paid staff (less two people) and that includes two paid editors. We also have three people handling marketing projects, promotions and sales. Beyond this, we have a number of partnerships, and alliances that help us spearhead additional activities. And we have a commissioned agency handling our digital sales.
And the battery life of most magazines will be questionable in 2009. Dramatic changes are afoot, you know this. However, regardless of the prospects of the printed URB — something neither you nor I can predict — the brand and its multimedia and experiential activities will continue. This isn’t 2005 when the death of a magazine meant the death of the company. Strong brands (we believe we qualify) have made credible inroads into platforms well beyond print. We have and will continue.
Stay positive and put the sickle away for a minute. Our next issue is out in two weeks.
Thanks.
RAYMOND LEON ROKER
co-founder and publisher
I don’t know Mr. Roker personally but I like this guy already. His response was witty, well thought out, and it shows that he’s not only got a level head and sense of humor but also a keen outlook on the future of his brand…and quite possibly publishing. It’s also a breath of fresh air to finally see someone “respond” rather than “react.” Long live the URB.
Spent most of the day running around town to check on a few projects that are well under way while also visiting a few of the fellas that want to be featured. This time around it was smooth sailing and everyone came with pink slips ready – even though I didn’t ask for it – but they’re solid guys with sick ass rides and even better stories of success.
I also ran into someone who I’ve known and just found out that he took delivery of a very rare Ducati – yup….the Ducati Desmosedici RR…and he got the bike way before celebs including George Clooney and to sum it all up the Desmosedici RR is a street-legal Superbike and just as expensive – if not more – than a new S-Class Sedan. Here’s a few flicks of his bike as well as a sound comparison between his two bikes.
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What kind of car is this? You’ll find out as soon as it’s done.
Another angle of the same car. Check out how fat the front wheel is.
Saw Victor later that night…
Charles “Mask” Lewis, the co-founder of the mixed-martial-arts apparel company TapouT passed this morning after a fatal car crash in Newport Beach. Newport Beach Lt. Craig Fox said. The Ferrari “hit the curb and then collided with a pole.” The Porsche came to a stop at the scene for a few seconds and then sped away, Fox said.
A woman in the Ferrari was ejected during the accident and taken to a hospital, where she was in stable condition, Fox said. He said police have not determined which one was driving and which one was the passenger.
Police located the Porsche on Bison Avenue just west of Jamboree Road shortly afterward and saw a man and a woman walking away from the car.
Police identified the driver of the Porsche as Jeffrey David Kirby, 51, of Costa Mesa, and said his bail was set at $1 million. Newport Beach resident Lynn Marie Nabozny, 32, was a passenger in the Porsche and was arrested for public intoxication. She was released about 7:45 a.m. and will not be formally charged, Fox said. He said the investigation is ongoing but that police identified skid marks at the scene “consistent with excessive speeding.”
With only 75 copies being introduced at $1,100,000.00 the new Mercedes Benz SLR Stirling Mosss is a retrofied SLR that pays tribute to one of the greatest race car drivers from back in they day – Stirling Moss. With a 650-hp supercharged 5.5-liter V8, we already know someone with one on order and you’ll be seeing it as soon as it comes in.
The restored 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR used in the 1955 Mille Miglia
was driven again by Stirling Moss in the 2005 Mille Miglia. Notice the inspiration behind the side-exhaust vents and twin humps on the new SLR?
Back in 1955: Denis Jenkinson (left) and Stirling Moss (right)
It’s amazing to see how West Coast Culture influences other countries. From Japan to Europe, they love our clothes, our cars, our art, as well as the whole lifestyle and they’ve adopted everything from the lingo the the style of dress. I found this article (written for a magazine in Spain) on Alex Castro’s website and was trippin’ because the photo above is like 5 years old.
$277,000 Mansory Bentley GT Coupe.
Today was one of those days full of meetings that were scattered all across town and it started off in Downtown, carried on over to Torrance, then up to Beverly Hills where I trekked all the way back through Hollywood. It was amazing to see how many people were out shopping on Rodeo Drive and it got me thinking what the hell everyone did for a living. LOL. Once we hit Hollywood we met up with another one of our future HH features and he not only had some new toys but a clan of homies with equally impressive cars….and they say the economies bad? Ha ha ha. Too bad the camera died so here’s what I snapped off today.
The Grave Digger…..well kind of. LOL.
Lunch @ Lascari’s.
Buffalo Chips aka Banana Cholo Bread.
Ouch. Proof that you shouldn’t drink and drive.
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If you’re having trouble mounting your tires or need a quick fix then try some combustible aerosol and a match. It works (as seen in the videos) but I wouldn’t recommend it.
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….and here’s what happens when you use too much aerosol.
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Last night we hit the Arroyo Chop House to celebrate my moms birthday and it’s safe to say that we killed everything in site. Her birthday was officially on Saturday but after a day at the spa with my sister- and drinking too much – she ended up passing out cold.
My mom and sister….I love these two and don’t know where I’d be without them. They’re the biggest motivating factors in my life and my best friends. (more…)
