‘Graf Headz: A Graffiti Documentary’ For The Culture

“Graf Headz: A Graffiti Documentary” Produced by long-time friends Mike Dixon; known for his 2009 film, “Think Twice Little Gangsta” and Host, J-Crush, a Hip Hop Journalist and Documentarian seen on his series, “Crushes Corner” is set to premiere June 5 on the “Graf Headz” official website and then publicly June 12 at 7 PM (EST) at Art Front Galleries located at 20 Bloomfield Pl., Newark, New Jersey. Continue reading ‘Graf Headz: A Graffiti Documentary’ For The Culture

UBO MAGJune 4, 2021June 30, 2021Leave a comment

FEATURES, UNCATEGORIZED

Sacramento’s own Haley Jane to Show it All at Scope New York 2020: Galleries, Performances, Art Exhibits

“Dreamworld clothing is art for the artist. You are your best creation. Take your time to create a masterpiece.” Continue reading Sacramento’s own Haley Jane to Show it All at Scope New York 2020: Galleries, Performances, Art Exhibits

UBO MAGApril 7, 2020December 11, 20201 Comment

Clothing Lines, FEATURES

AKTIVESUPPLYBRAND West Coast Street Style

AKTIVESUPPLYBRAND has roots in The Bay Area, especially Oakland, Los Angeles and Philadelphia where he spent most of his time educating himself on street-wear and entrepreneurial-ism. Plus every season and sometimes in between, Shine Law will release one of his random but seasonal “clothing drops” online and through word of mouth. Continue reading AKTIVESUPPLYBRAND West Coast Street Style

UBO MAGMay 7, 2019May 10, 2019Leave a comment

EVENT COVERAGE, LOCAL NEWS, PRESS RELEASE, Resources, UNCATEGORIZED

ʻEND FR8 Project Film Premiere Boasted To Be The Next West-Coast ʻStyle Warsʻ

Sacramento, CA, Feb 15, 2018 — Independent Graffiti-Art Film, “END FR8 Project” Will Premiere March 10, For The First Time at The Historical Colonial Theatre in Oak Park; a Sub-Division of Downtown Sacramento, Showcasing Many of The Great And Late Graffiti Writers Since The ʻ90s to The Modern Era. Continue reading ʻEND FR8 Project Film Premiere Boasted To Be The Next West-Coast ʻStyle Warsʻ

UBO MAGMarch 1, 2018July 17, 2018Leave a comment

EVENT COVERAGE, Event Review, FEATURES, Film & Video Reviews, LOCAL NEWS, Opinion, Theater, UNCATEGORIZED

Sacramento Hip-Hop Scene Releases CrazyHair Music Video-Opera

Sacramento Hip-Hop Scene Releases CrazyHair Music Video-Opera By Aaris A. Schroeder Editor-In-Chief Gritty, distorted and raw; masterminds, hip-hop emcee Bru Lei and music producer JustLuv Istheillest released their project, CrazyHair on March 1 in, where else, an old warehouse (that’s so Sactoe!). Crazy it was, indeed. I personally was not able to see it in person which is why I am asking all of you … Continue reading Sacramento Hip-Hop Scene Releases CrazyHair Music Video-Opera

UBO MAGMarch 8, 2016April 6, 2016Leave a comment

UNCATEGORIZED, URBAN ART

Space-Rainbow King: Ricky Watts Wreckin’ It Hard

Space-Rainbow King: Ricky Watts Wreckin’ It Hard By Aaris A. Schroeder Editor-In-Chief Ricky Watts comes from a creative family, being raised in Petaluma, CA after being born in San Francisco to his mother, a journalist and father who has always had his artistic side. “I don’t feel like I’m walking in their footsteps but I do feel like there’s something in my genes that’s been … Continue reading Space-Rainbow King: Ricky Watts Wreckin’ It Hard

UBO MAGMarch 3, 2016January 9, 2019Leave a comment

EVENT COVERAGE, Event Review, FEATURES, LOCAL NEWS, Resources, UNCATEGORIZED, URBAN ART

Art Hotel: Local Art Community Comes Together For Final Hurrah Before Demolition

Art Hotel: Local Art Community Comes Together For Final Hurrah Before Demolition Story & Photos By Aaris A. Schroeder Editor-In-Chief Built in the ’20s and once housing families and single unit apartments, The Jade apartment building now houses what is being called the Art Hotel (#ArtHotel916) at 1122 7th Street, located in the heart of the business district of Downtown Sacramento, right in the epicenter … Continue reading Art Hotel: Local Art Community Comes Together For Final Hurrah Before Demolition

UBO MAGFebruary 23, 2016April 6, 2016Leave a comment

URBAN ART

“I Just Wanna Paint;” A Tribute Story to Legendary Milton Bowens

By Aaris A. Schroeder Editor-In-Chief Milton Bowens, currently a ten-year resident of Sacramento, CA grew up in a military family, living in East Oakland, CA near Lake Merritt, tagging along five brothers and five sisters in Oakland has been a long time avid visual artist and writer. His expertise falls in urban mix-collage or as Bowens likes to say, “Fine Art.” “Do you rap or … Continue reading “I Just Wanna Paint;” A Tribute Story to Legendary Milton Bowens

UBO MAGJuly 27, 2013August 7, 20164 Comments

EVENT COVERAGE, Event Review

Ear Peace Records Presents: Marv Ellis // Spends Quality // Wordup & Dope City Saints ++ Brycon on the 1’s and 2’s

By Aaris A. Schroeder Photos By Joe Finton February 25, 2013 Fresh Hip-Hop Showcase at Ear Peace Records, Thursday, February 21 with live performances by Marv Ellis, Spends Quality, Wordup, Dope City Saints and Brycon on the 1’s and 2’s. The night was fantastic, filled with art and an array of sounds matching Berkeley’s underground hip-hop scene, bringing out of town acts and local together … Continue reading Ear Peace Records Presents: Marv Ellis // Spends Quality // Wordup & Dope City Saints ++ Brycon on the 1’s and 2’s

UBO MAGFebruary 25, 2013February 25, 2013Leave a comment

URBAN ART

ArtIsMobilUs: A Creative Mobile Community Experience

ArtIsMobilUs A Creative Mobile Community Experience By Aaris A. Schroeder Editor-In-Chief Felix, a mixed media visual artist, photographer and exhibitionist has been a lifelong evangelist in urban revitalization and transformation of art in communities for some time, when the idea of housing an art gallery on the inside and outside of an old bus came to mind from a colleague, he jumped to the notion. … Continue reading ArtIsMobilUs: A Creative Mobile Community Experience

UBO MAGJanuary 12, 2013February 5, 2013Leave a comment