CAKEDOUT

I Need a Safer Hobby

Mikey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:25:40 +0000

So after years of dancing, I finally paid the price. Never had an injury until this past weekend. My crew ended up winning the whole competition, but I had to sit out after the first round due to torn ligaments in my foot. Congratulations Deuces Wild crew, we did it… or I guess I should say you guys did it and I was there…

This splint and these crutches are not a good look.

-Mikey

Instant Noodles @Rock City 5!

Mikey — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:31:12 +0000

Just want to give a big heads up to Instant Noodles bboy crew. They had an exhibition this past friday at Rock City 5 and killed it. Not to mention they were reppin ckdout hard!
You can see them on the left here: Instant Noodles vs Cypher City part I and Instant Noodles vs Cypher City part II.

Check them out on facebook, twitter, and youtube.

-Mikey

Technicali Radio With LD & DJ Flict of Return of the Dream Team

Lerche — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:34:00 +0000

Riding off the momentum from their show at House of Blues Anaheim, Dj Flict, LD will be hosting weekly live DJ shows Wednesday night from 9pm-12pm (PST). Tune into their stream and check out live scratching and mixing. Also be on the lookout for some Cakedout!

Lazy Mondays

Mikey — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:30:57 +0000

Mondays are always a little hectic around the office. From the creative team grinding away at the designs to the marketing team getting to the piled up e-mails from the past weekend, everyone can always afford to take a five-minute breather to catch their breath. We thought it would be fitting to hop on Youtube and pull a few chill songs from the 90’s considering that it’s been a huge inspiration for our collections. Shut your eyes, grab your drink of choice (we suggest a 40 for the mood if you’re of age,) and just kick it to these beats.

Souls of Mischief- 93 ‘till Infinity

Nas- Take it in Blood

Lil’ Troy- Wanna be a Balla

Pete Rock & CL Smooth- Carmel City

A Tribe Called Quest- The Hop

Black Star- Thieves in the Night

Funkdoobiest- Rock On

- CakedOut Marketing Team

Mos Def Ecstatic Moments

Vincent — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:13:00 +0000

Last week I stopped by HVW8 Art & Design Gallery photo exhibition entitled Mos Def: Ecstatic Moments. It showcased images taken by photographer and filmmaker Cognito capturing the past two years Mos Def was creating his LP “The Ecstatic”. The show goes on until the February 14th so for those that can’t make it to LA check out this video.

By Vincent “Baba Booey”

Slim Boogie

Lerche — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:53:19 +0000

Having staff members who are or were involved in the dance scene definitely help shape the types of people we deal with. We’ve supported the popping community through westcoastpoppin.com since it’s creation—keeping in close contact with prominent figures in the dance world as well as its rising stars.

Our homie Slim is definitely one of those rising stars. The first time I saw him was at the Focus competition about two years ago. I remember how hyped he got the crowd. “Oohs” and “aahs” were thrown at him every single time he killed the beat. But behind the crowd’s applause are countless hours of practice. Popping as a dance style requires immense body control and technique. To the untrained eye, it may just seem like a simple movement, but once you learn the fundamental theories, you realize how impressive these dancers really are. Slim’s animation techniques are definitely world class. He’s battling in competitions all around the world and showing everyone what popping in the West Coast is all about.

Another reason why we enjoy working with him so much is how he never hesitates to reach out to the community he thrives in. We’ve posted in the past about his work with local schools, and he frequently throws jams around the West Coast. After talking to him a few times, we can definitely tell that he’s doing these things to support the dance.

Check his clips out and we dare you to not be impressed.

-Cakedout Marketing Team

Shooting Range. The Dirty South.

Mikey — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:20:54 +0000

Down here in South Carolina… random day. Sorry for the anticlimactic video. Just wanted to share what it was like in case theres anyone out there who hasn’t shot a gun like me(until yesterday).

Youtube. Shooting Range. Dirty South

-Mikey

The Oinkster

Vincent — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:47:24 +0000

This past weekend I stopped by The Oinkster in Eagle Rock. I heard about this place through one of my favorite shows on food network “Diners, Drive ins, and Dives”. They are known for their pastrami sandwich you can see more from the video below. This place is pretty good if you don’t mind waiting in line, I suggest going for the chicken salad sandwich and pastrami. The pulled pork was ok nothing to rave about.

The wait looks worse than it really is.

Perfectly fried and worth a try.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

The Famous Pastrami

In case you guys missed it on food network.

The Oinkster
2005 Colorado Boulevard
Eagle Rock, CA 90041

By Vincent “Baba Booey”

Under the Influence

Vincent — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:53:32 +0000

Under the Influence: Masters of the Universe Tribute Art Show was an exhibition displayed at the 1988 Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. Unfortunately if you couldn’t make the show it is not being displayed anymore, but if you want to see more pictures click here. I stopped by on the last day and was star struck when I laid my eyes on the life size replica of Castle Gray Skull.

The attention to detail can be seen throughout the piece down to the chains.

There were a lot of cool pieces at the show, the following couple were some of my favorites.

After the exhibition we stopped by next door into this comic book shop. Besides the usual plethora of comics they had collectible vinyl figures, comic book sneakers, and some new novelty dc toys. They look as if someone mashed Batman with a mallot.

We also saw a real life smurf on the street. They do exist.

By Vincent “Baba Booey”

Mikey’s Birthday

Vincent — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:06:57 +0000

Well Mikey’s birthday just passed and we celebrated the best way with everyone getting together eating, drinking, watching movies, and playing some good old tekken 6. It was a Korean style for the buffet setup. Two different types of meat, side veggie dishes, some Korean sushi, and for a little bit of a mix we had some Persian rice. Although Kevin and Brandon won’t admit it I beat both of them in a row adding up to a 5 fight win streak in Tekken.

While eating we were watching one of the greatest Van Damme movies of all time “Bloodsport”. Chong Li even celebrated with us.

Then mix in a little liquor which was the cause for the beginning of the end. After this beer cans, wine, and some hard liquor Oh My!

Happy Birthday Mikey

By Vincent “Baba Booey”