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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)

#1520sedgwickave #hiphopblvd #akepeleapparel #streetwearwithrhythm #hiphopbirthday #august11th1973 #hiphopdontstop #koolherc #blockparty #4elements #fourelements

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)

#1520sedgwickave #hiphopblvd #akepeleapparel #streetwearwithrhythm #hiphopbirthday #august11th1973 #hiphopdontstop #koolherc #blockparty #4elements #fourelements

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
#akepeleapparel

🚨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.

Repost from @dmc_canada • REMINDER: #deadline P

@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

SOLID PROJECT!!! Two legends in their own right @

SOLID PROJECT!!!

Two legends in their own right @brettoslumfunk & @tallhomeyvita joining forces for Rusty Bladez!!!

I won’t compare this to anything current or golden era because is sits in its own glory.

In talking with @matt_nelkin of @liquidbeat Records, he said “In an era when most don’t listen to a project in its entirety front to back, this album is one you do!” He’s right, every track tells a story and they all compliment each other.

I was fortunate to experience this album performed live at #miccheckpdx 6 year Anniversary last night! It was an intimate set full of energy and rawness, super DOPE.

Congratulations on a dope project y’all!

-Renzo

#brettoslumfunk #slumfunk #vitamindproducer #rustybladez #liquidbeat #liquidbeatrecords #miccheckpdx #klyphnotes #djklyph #mattnelkin #djogone

Branding and Sticker Evolution. Part 1! One of m

Branding and Sticker Evolution.
Part 1!

One of my first designs for @akepeleapparel was the

Funk.
Boogie.
Soul.
Disco.

Tee. It’s simple, makes a statement, and remains to be a popular item.

Here is the branding and sticker evolution since my launch in 2014. It went from a basic square sticker, to a more detailed square, then to a fly die cut incorporating the lion mark in the “O” of Soul!!!

This shows growth is creativity, design, and branding.

Needless to say, I’ve learned so much in the last 8 years. Akepele Apparel celebrated it 8th birthday June 7th!!!

#akepeleapparel #streetwearwithrhythm #akepelepdx #akepelestreetwear #happybirthday #branding #marketing

It was a hype day at the @break_thyself #supertigh

It was a hype day at the @break_thyself #supertightcircle BBoy event. Not only was Akepele present with a successful mini pop-up… I got to meet and rap with the BBoy legend @urbanactionfigure (Ivan).

I remember watching him and K-Mel go round for round at the @bboysummitofficial in 1999 at UCLA. I’ve been a fan since. I should have brought out his VHS “demo reel” to sign… lol

Good times!!!

-Renzo

#supertightcircle #breakthyself #bboybattle #bboyivan #bboyivanurbanactionfigure #djblesone #one8kevin #akepeleapparel #akarenzo #stepspdx

I’ve been focusing on updating the website and m

Hella Dope replica done by the talented @djrossone

Hella Dope replica done by the talented @djrossone. Be sure to give him a follow, his page is mad cool.
•
Repost: “After my last post I know you’re all thinking “I want to make a replica Duck Rock boombox!” Well.. you’re in luck. Here’s a video showing how I did it, step-by-step! Quick McLaren mini-mix by yours truly of course. Shoutout to my assistants @earlthesquirrelofficial and Zingo.” - @djrossone

#duckrock #boombox #malcolmmclaren #worldfamoussupremeteam

Dopeness from the @liquidbeat family. Incredibly

Dopeness from the @liquidbeat family.

Incredibly excited to announce that Libretto & Vitamin D's Rusty Bladez album is out now! Link in bio.

Available:
-Digital & Streaming
-Vinyl (pre-order expected late fall)
-Cassette (with alternative King Tee
inspired album art)

Album Info:
Libretto returns for his sixth full length album entitled Rusty Bladez, and is accompanied by Seattle legend Vitamin D handling all production duties, plus a few standout verses of his own.

As evidenced by his inmate ID on the cover, Libretto's meditations on his time spent in the Federal Penitentiary system run throughout the entirety of Rusty Bladez. Libretto recounts in vivid detail the experiences and lifestyle that led him there, and his experiences and mind state once released.

Vitamin D's production mastery provides the perfect backdrop for Libretto to recount his true life tales. Showcasing his versatile skills across all 17 tracks, Vitamin D once again demonstrates why he is your favorite producer's favorite producer, as well as a force of his own on the mic.

Helping round out the complete picture, Libretto & Vitamin D are joined on the album by top notch lyricists and vocalists including Roc Marciano, Guilty Simpson, Gift of Gab [R.I.P], Planet Asia, Keisha Plum, Jumbo (Lifesavas), Toni Hill, Syndel, and more!

Rusty Bladez is the product of two West Coast veterans, made in true collaborative fashion, with their talents and expertise on full display.

Album Credits:
Raps: Libretto
Production: Vitamin D
Album features collaborations with:
@RocMarci
@IamTheGiftofGab [R.I.P]
@KeishaPlum
@GuiltySimpson
@planetasiamedallions
@solaurenadams
@jumboisdr.ama (Lifesavas + @misfit_massive)
@misstonihill
@syndelofoldominion_

#RustyBladez #Libretto #VitaminD #SlumFunk #SlumFunkEntertainment #LiquidBeat #LiquidBeatRecords #Vinyl #Cassette #HipHop #RapMusic #HipHopCulture #RocMarciano #GiftofGab #GuiltySimpson #KeishaPlum #PlanetAsia #Jumbo #ToniHill #Syndel #LaurenAdams

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