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I just finished this book, The Tanning Of America.

I just finished this book, The Tanning Of America. Such an incredible book with so many takeaways.

Though the book is over a decade old, the lessons, experiences, and insights are still relevant and ever so valuable in todays climate. For us entrepreneurs who strive to keep up with the rapidly changing marketing & branding rules, this book provokes the importance of thinking outside the box.

The biggest takeaway is how much hip hop has evolved and helped change the landscape of everything we know from fashion to entertainment to advertising to marketing to course literature, and the list goes on. Tanning is real and it’s not going anywhere, so embrace it and enjoy the ride, it’s a culture.

Thank you Steve Stout for your contributions to the culture and for sharing your journey. This was a great read.

-Renzo

#thetanningofamerica #stevestout #hiphop #akepeleapparel #embodytheculture

😮Track Jackets Back In Stock!!!🤗 The super

😮Track Jackets Back In Stock!!!🤗

The super comfy 100% polyester Akepele Track Jackets are back in stock, just in time for fall.

Let your backspins be the baddest, only this jacket can help. (Lee - Beat Street).

Swoop one up now at akepele.com.

Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

#akepeleapparel #streetwearwithrhythm #akepelestreetwear #portlandstreetwear #trackjacket #bboys #bgirls #backspin #mybackspinwillbethebaddest

Warm up with Akepele Apparel this fall. I’m full

Warm up with Akepele Apparel this fall. I’m fully stocked with fashion forward hoodies, sweatshirts, and more!

Don’t wait!!!

Only at Akepele.com.

*Akepele Apparel is Streetwear With Rhythm. Though we can’t make you dance better or DJ better, we definitely can make you look good doing it!!!

Music: Funky Town
Musician: EnjoyMusic
Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

#akepeleapparel #akepelestreetwear #fallstreetwear #portlandstreetwear #musicstreetwear #streetwearwithrhythm #houndstoothfashion #hiphopelements #hiphopfundamentals

OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!! Thank you to everyone who

OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!!

Thank you to everyone who got your pre-orders in. We hope you enjoy the tee and the Rusty Bladez album!!!

Orders Will Ship The Week Of 9/6/22.

Much Love!!!

Liquid Beat x Slum Funk x Akepele

In collaboration with @liquidbeat and Slum Funk Entertainment, @akepeleapparel brings you the official Libretto & Vitamin D: Rusty Bladez limited edition tee, featuring the alternative cassette cover art by @aaron.moiel. This cover design is inspired by the West Coast classic King T – Act A Fool cover art.

The Rusty Bladez album is an instant classic and so is this tee. It’s a must-have piece for your t-shirt arsenal.

#liquidbeatrecords #slumfunkentertainment #akepeleapparel #libretto #tallhomeyvita #rustybladez #librettovitamindrustybladez #aaronmoiel #akarenzo

Last call to pre-order the limited edition Librett

Last call to pre-order the limited edition Libretto & Vitamin D Rusty Bladez t-shirt made in collaboration with @liquidbeat @ Slum Funk Entertainment! The tee utilizes @aaron.moiel’s cassette artwork as its basis, which itself is an homage to King T’s classic debut album.

Tap in at akepele.com or the link in our bio. Pre-orders end this Wednesday the 31st so we can ship out by the 8th.

Each purchase comes with a download of the Libretto and Vitamin D’s Rusty Bladez album, which is one the year’s best Hip-Hop releases and includes features with Roc Marciano, Gift of Gab [RIP], Planet Asia, Guilty Simpson, Jumbo, and more!

#akepele #akepeleapparel #libretto #vitamind #rustybladez #slumfunk #slumfunkent #liquidbeat #liquidbeatrecords #hiphop #hiphopgear #hiphoptshirts

We teased it for months, announced it 3 weeks ago,

We teased it for months, announced it 3 weeks ago, now it’s FINALLY here.

Liquid Beat x Slum Funk x Akepele

In collaboration with @liquidbeat and Slum Funk Entertainment, @akepeleapparel brings you the official Libretto & Vitamin D: Rusty Bladez limited edition tee, featuring the alternative cassette cover art by @aaron.moiel. This cover design is inspired by the West Coast classic King T – Act A Fool cover art.

The Rusty Bladez album is an instant classic and so is this tee. It’s a must-have piece for your t-shirt arsenal.

Only 50 Tees Available, Pre-Order Yours Now. Don’t Wait!!!

Official Drop 9/6/22.

As a bonus, each pre-order tee comes with a Free Album Download* of Rusty Bladez.

Get it only at Akepele.com

*free download will be emailed separately within 24 hours of purchase.

#liquidbeatrecords #slumfunkentertainment #akepeleapparel #libretto #tallhomeyvita #rustybladez #librettovitamindrustybladez #aaronmoiel #akarenzo

We teased it for months, announced it 3 weeks ago,

We teased it for months, announced it 3 weeks ago, now it’s FINALLY here.

Liquid Beat x Slum Funk x Akepele

In collaboration with @liquidbeat and Slum Funk Entertainment, @akepeleapparel brings you the official Libretto & Vitamin D: Rusty Bladez limited edition tee, featuring the alternative cassette cover art by @aaron.moiel. This cover design is inspired by the West Coast classic King T – Act A Fool cover art.

The Rusty Bladez album is an instant classic and so is this tee. It’s a must-have piece for your t-shirt arsenal.

Only 50 Tees Available, Pre-Order Yours Now. Don’t Wait!!!

Official Drop 9/6/22.

As a bonus, each pre-order tee comes with a Free Album Download* of Rusty Bladez.

Get it only at Akepele.com

*free download will be emailed separately within 24 hours of purchase.

#liquidbeatrecords #slumfunkentertainment #akepeleapparel #libretto #tallhomeyvita #rustybladez #librettovitamindrustybladez #aaronmoiel #akarenzo

Last week we were set up at the Breakin In The Gor

Last week we were set up at the Breakin In The Gorge event in Hood River Oregon. It was a beautiful day, great energy, and we got to connect with some cool people.

Thank you @osk900 for having Akepele participate in this years event.

Thanks to the boo thang @melissathongtan for all your help. Thanks to @ekkonesters for coming through and helping set up and network. :)

Thank you to everyone that copped some new gear, your support is appreciated.

Much love to all the dancers, y’all were super dope!!!

Until next time. Peace!!!

-Renzo

Happy 49th Birthday Hip Hop!!! Like many of us, t

Happy 49th Birthday Hip Hop!!!

Like many of us, this culture has shaped my life and I’m grateful to have contributed and participated in numerous ways. One being Akepele Apparel.

I have created 3 designs showing my love for the culture. The Original Hip Hop Blvd tee, The Retro Ringer tee, and The Foundation tee showcasing the 4 elements.

I rarely put items on sale but to celebrate this special day, I’m offering 20% off the 3-Pack of these designs.

It’s actually a 20% off your cart order but I encourage you to grab these 3 and rep for the culture.

Promo Code: hiphop
Exp 8/14

Peace, Love, Unity, & Having Fun!!!

-Renzo

Music: Slimkid3 & DJ Nu-Mark - Boulion (Ft Murs & Del)

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The Next Episode!!! La da da duh da. Portland!!!

The Next Episode!!! La da da duh da.

Portland!!! Tomorrow, Thursday August 11th, @brettoslumfunk will be interviewed by @djklyph for a live taping of the Klyph Notes podcast at @showbar.pdx! Libretto will be speaking on Rusty Bladez, his new collaborative album with Vitamin D, his upcoming collaboration with @akepeleapparel, his career, his label Slum Funk, and much more!

Doors at 7:30, show starts at 8pm, FREE. Hope to see you there!

Also, copies of the Rusty Bladez vinyl, cassette, as well as additional Libretto albums and merch will be available to purchase.

#Libretto #DJKlyph #KlyphNotes #SlumFunk #RustyBladez #podcast
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🚨Breakin In The Gorge is back!🚨 TipTop Prod

🚨Breakin In The Gorge is back!🚨

TipTop Productions (@osk900) invites you to another edition of the Pacific Northwest’s longest running outdoor hip-hop jam, Breakin In The Gorge, Friday August 5th in Hood River, Oregon.

This family friendly event will host a 2vs2 bboy battle with $800 cash prize for 1st place and $200 for 2nd place.

Judges:

1. One8Kevin (@one8kevin) OR
2. KingReds (@kingreds) WA
3. Kornut (@bboykornnut) WA

Also, two of Portland’s finest DJs @mightymoves and @dj_wicked will be on the decks for the event and into the evening.

As a special treat @akepeleapparel will be set up with the fresh streetwear styles for you to pick up. I’m excited to finally be available for this years event.

The event starts at 6p and the 2vs2 Bboy/Bgirl battles will start shortly thereafter.

Free for all, $15 per crew to enter the battle.

Each year this event is better than the last, hope to see you as a guest and/or competitor.

Stay cool, see y’all Friday.

#breakininthegorge #hoodeiveroregon #oakstreetbar #tiptopproductions #akepeleapparel #2vs2bboybattle #mightymoves #djwicked

From the homie @djklyph… A clip from Klyph Note

From the homie @djklyph…

A clip from Klyph Notes Live at @showbar.pdx An announcement of an upcoming collaboration between @akepeleapparel, @brettoslumfunk, and @liquidbeat surrounding the Rusty Bladez project from @brettoslumfunk and @tallhomeyvita Catch the full episode dropping on all podcast platforms. Grateful for @akarenzo for sharing stories and the OTHER big announcement and to @djogone for holding me down to the soundtrack for the night. Thank you to show bar for hosting the live podcast recording, we’re building something special.

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@tyronehendrix and @akarenzo at Soulful Sunday’s

@tyronehendrix and @akarenzo at Soulful Sunday’s @albertastreetpub!!!

Portland truly has some talented musicians and Soulful Sunday’s allows them to shine.

If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out!!!

#albertastreetpub #tyronehendricks #akarenzo #akepeleapparel #soulfulsundays

Talk Show Style, With You In The Audience!!! I’

Talk Show Style, With You In The Audience!!!

I’m taking about #klyphnotespodcast but a LIVE interview & recording… with yours truly DJ Renz, owner/creator of @akepeleapparel.

I get to sit down with @djklyph and chop it up about DJ stuff, Akepele Apparel, and… I have a big announcement to share. You don’t want to miss this.

•Thursday, July 28th.
•Doors 7:30., Interview @8p.
•Open to the public, 21+.
•DJ OG ONE in the mix.

@showbar.pdx
1300 SE Stark
PDX

Tell a friend, See you then!!!

#klyphnoteslive
#klyphnotespdx #djklyph #djogone #showbarpdx #akepeleapparel #akarenzo #akepelepdx #streetwearbrand #streetwear #liveinterview

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Talk Show Style, With You In The Audience!!! I’

Talk Show Style, With You In The Audience!!!

I’m taking about #klyphnotespodcast but a LIVE interview & recording… with yours truly DJ Renz, owner/creator of @akepeleapparel.

I get to sit down with @djklyph and chop it up about DJ stuff, Akepele Apparel, and… I have a big announcement to share. You don’t want to miss this.

•Thursday, July 28th.
•Doors 7:30., Interview @8p.
•Open to the public, 21+.
•DJ OG ONE in the mix.

@showbar.pdx
1300 SE Stark
PDX

Tell a friend, See you then!!!

#klyphnoteslive
#klyphnotespdx #djklyph #djogone #showbarpdx #akepeleapparel #akarenzo #akepelepdx #streetwearbrand #streetwear #liveinterview

🚨🚨New Episode🚨🚨 Listen to the the sec

🚨🚨New Episode🚨🚨

Listen to the the second episode of Klyph Notes Live, with @djklyph, recorded at the @numberzpodcastnetwork #pdxblackpodcastfest in the Welcome Dome in @thesquarepdx.

This one featuring on of the nicest/humble emcees in the city @rasheedjamal.wav. It’s always a pleasure to hear his perspective on music and life.

Catch this episode on all podcast platforms. #like #share #rate #review #comment Much gratitude to the homie, @skambeezy for holding us down with the soundtrack.

Thank you to supporters of the Klyph Notes podcast @akepeleapparel
@thenumberzfm
@xrayfm
@fivese7encollective

#anotherdjklyphproduction #akepeleapparel #djklyph #klyphnotes

Branding and Sticker Evolution. Part 2! Ok, the

The latest episode of the Klyph Notes podcast with

The latest episode of the Klyph Notes podcast with @djklyph is up featuring @tyronehendrix. Recorded live at @thenumberzfm #pdxblackpodcastfest in the Welcome Dome in @thesquarepdx. Salute to @skambeezy for holding down the soundtrack and yours truly, @akarenzo, on the 📸. Listen now on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to spread the word! #podcast #subscribe #like #rate #review #anotherdjklyphproduction

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