Displaying items by tag: Akobi Williams
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6/03/2023
EC Melodi's "Break Your Legs" Video
A new EC Melodi feature promises electric East-Coast energy, from bone-cracking slams to raw clips in the cuts, with a side of pyrotechnics. The crew delivers. -
3/17/2023
Zion's Zahba Launch Day Photos
Vans threw Zion a big ol' bash in Brooklyn to launch his new colorway. Hop on the sessions from the Supreme bowl to Space 198 as Pedro Delfino, Tyson Peterson, Ronnie Sandoval and Roman Pabich make their way through NYC to give the man his flowers. -
3/10/2023
RIP IN PEACE: Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor was a giant in the Atlanta scene and provided a blueprint for how to live the fullest life as a skateboarder. From his pro career to building a family and fostering the community through his Stratosphere shop, he is remembered by everyone he touched. Read closely as his loved ones reflect on his incredible ride. -
10/03/2022
Burnout: Party Block
Vans threw a Brooklyn-style block party at their Skate Space 198 with plenty of park sharks, pros, bros, a little rain and even an Alltimers video premiere -
6/13/2022
The "ROUGHERS CONNECTIVE" Video
Dan Ryuichi's stacked squad of Jersey locals handles their home crust and DIY pits from Trenton to Newark. -
3/15/2022
EC Melodi's "Sparks" Video
Barging through cities, wrecking spots and causing some light mayhem is one of the best parts of skating, and few capture it better than Eli and EC Melodi's expanding cast. -
11/07/2021
The "Bottom Feeder" Video
A diverse cast of LA rippers, pros and drag personas come together in a mind-bending blend of styles that will take a few views to process. -
12/16/2020
Melodi's "Passing Through" Video
What started as a few heavy edits from Eli Awbrey has grown into full-on movement with Carl Aikens, Troy Gibson and some of the finest East Coast talent. Keep your eyes peeled when they pass through. -
10/27/2020
Stratosphere Skateshop's "Club Strat" Video
GT, Brock, Clark, Plunkett, T Gloves and a pack of ATL heavy hitters build up the ‘crete and tear down the street. Grant and Tom Taylor’s part will warm your cold heart. -
8/05/2020
Melodi's "F*ck Face" Video
Nothing but unadulterated East Coast aggression on every session, these kids are out to cause a commotion. Party hard, skate harder—anybody else smell burning flesh?
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3/28/2024
DEF's "TAHI" Video
The seaside spots and underskated plazas of Tahi, New Zealand come under fire from Simon Thorpe, Deacon King and a host of ledge-hunting locals.. -
3/28/2024
Cons' "In The Gutter Looking at Stars" Video
From the hotel lobby to the gritty asphalt, Noah Smith, Jedd McKenzie, Corey Smith and company tear into the Australian streets for Cons. -
3/28/2024
Thomas Goldman's "BERG 2" Video
A vicious slam section leads Thomas Goldman's production before Evan Gabriel, Ian Rodriguez, Liam Hardman and more deliver a thoroughly entertaining ride through Richmond. -
3/28/2024
Paul Young's "Down By Law" Video
Covering the cuts of New York, Jersey and Florida, this masterwork from Paul Young follows an undeniable roster through the brutal East Coast streets. -
3/28/2024
This Old Ledge: Grant's Tomb
Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb? Not just a former president and his wife (and dog). A more recent and gnarly history lives at this Upper West Side spot, highlighted by Ted Barrow and the rippers who tested the beveled blocks at this exalted NYC staple.
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In The Mag
Congrats to our 2023 Skater of the Year—Miles Silvas! Miles gets the gang together for a trip down to Mexico City. Tiago, Ishod, P-Rod and Shanahan all make appearances. Talk about star-studded. More SOTY coverage includes: BA’s Rusty trophy on eBay, TNT’s People I’ve Known, Silas Baxter-Neal dishes on when he got it, and Tyshawn passes the torch. Plus—Gregson Mashes through the Baltics, Nike heads to NZ and the Swampfest gets covered (with mud). Not to mention a sticker sheet AND poster… Don’t blow it; get yours.