Curtismith - Failing Forward EP

Less than a year after the release of his debut project Ideal Mixtape, hip hop super rookie Curtismith is at it again with a fresh new batch of songs. Check out his 8-track follow-up, Failing Forward EP. After setting everything up first with Note II Self, Curtismith then opens up, with songs lifted from pages of his 2015. A slew of producers headed by CRWN, Breezy Beats, and AJMW provided the instrumentals. Curtismith didn't fail them, thanks to his propensity in flowing the rhymes that he came up with. And the resulting tracks do demand the replay button, with a refreshing vibe that steer away from the usual banging appeal that many rap fans are accustomed to. Click here to download the whole EP for free.

New Retail + Cafe Concept, Tenant opens in Makati

Photos by Marvin Conanan

In the ever-growing retail industry of the Philippines, new retail concepts sprout almost every week. And in this slew of opening retail concepts, there are always a few that gets our attention, this time it's the contemporary surf lifestyle shop and cafe, Tenant. It's an idea inspired by the easiness of surf culture, intricacy of craft and aesthetic of modern style. Co-owned by creatives, it is clear that the direction for this concept transcends surf. John Esguerra the founder of Quality Peoples and Anton Lopez the founder of ADCA Creative Studio, are among the founders of Tenant, which shows the blend of diverse influences for the store. The interiors are reminiscent of modern Japanese design, a mix of clean structure and raw elements. On top of its refined ambiance, you can enjoy a cup of specialty coffee or craft beer from their cafe at the first floor, while looking through their pieces from quality international brands such as Saturdays, Hill-Side, Engineered Garments, Mollusk, Converse, Quality Peoples and more. You can visit their shop at the Solace Hotel along Kamagong St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.

WIP Caps 'W.I.P' Attitude Snapback Cap

Hip hop has always been and will always be a source of inspiration for headwear provider WIP Caps. So here's the brand showing love for the culture and the music with their new hat design, the 'W.I.P Attitude' snapback cap. A black poly-wool fabric is utilized for the dome and upperbill. The front design features the word "W.I.P" written using the font for the logo of legendary group, NWA. They then used kelly green for the underbill, to provide a vintage touch reminiscent of 90's era hip hop music. Embroidered on the right panel is the WIP Crown logo. They then finished it up with a black plastic snap closure. Now available at www.wipcaps.com and through their stockists.

KLTRD Go Getters Division Lookbook

For the Makati-born independent clothing brand's recent collection dubbed as "Go Getters Division", KLTRD is keeping true to their philosophy, celebration of passion, creativity and dedication. The collection is composed of graphic tees, embroidered 5-panel caps and a black on black snapback. They have been established since 2012, but has only made big moves recently. Continuous events and releases, a testament to their commitment to making it work and pursuing the mission that birthed the brand. The "Go Getters Division" is a direct representation of the people they look up to, who inspired them and also the people who helped them bring their ideas to fruition. The full collection is now available online through their page.

Online shopping MiZ+MOXiE style

MiZ+MOXiE takes online shopping to a whole another level with the launch of their new website. Glittery and glamorous, yet effective and functional -- MiZ+MOXiE makes fashion fun with quirky prints and splashes of color, while making the site easy to navigate with playful labels and organized categories. The website shows you everything the model is wearing, not just the main product. Items are categorized according to personal style, whether it be bohemian, hipster, rebel or basic. The look and feel of MiZ+MOXiE is taken from the Filipino trait of being fun and easy-going, as the brand aims to encourage women to have fun with their style. And while we're on the topic of Filipino, MiZ+MOXiE aims to provide a venue for local and independent brands and designers to showcase their talent through products that are locally designed, manufactured or curated. Whether you're a MiZ, little goody two-shoes, or a MOXiE, Ms. Bold and Daring, the website definitely has something for you.

Brklss Tropical Trash Collection Delivery 1 Lookbook

Local streetwear brand Brklss drops their first for 2016 with views of the waters that shape our islands. Check out the lookbook for the first drop of their Tropical Trash Collection. For this batch of t-shirts, they focused on designs that encapsulate what it means to skate or ride fixie bikes with your crew. Grab your weapon of choice and tag along with your friends. Tell your feet that there is no tomorrow. United and strong, your posse can go ape shit and make waves along the way. Live the life 24/7 365, and your face will paint the sincerest smile once you hit the coffin.  Some notes from this collection's pieces. The lookbook is shot by The Breakaway resident, Lance Manuel. Available now at Suez and Zapote, Makati City and Calle Skateshop, Pasig City.