Q-Tip

Phoenix is not too well known for bringing in great music performers. I really don't understand it since we are so close to CA that only a few hours on the road, they could be performing here. Maybe it's bad promoters, maybe it's the lack of community support but either way it sucks we don't get to see some better shows. This is why I jumped at the chance to see Q-Tip perform here. I don't even know the last time he was here but his performance was amazing. A full live band and kept the crowd hyped up the entire show.

Travis Barker & The Game

Travis Barker is damn talented and anyone who can drop a dope beat on some hip hop track and then kill it on with punk beat is rad. People need to stop being so close minded.

See for yourself.
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New Work Updates

It has been some time since the site has been updated so take a peek at all the new work. New Apparel, Print, and Logo work. Picked up another clothing line in the action sports industry so keep an eye out for some new works of that as well.

Other than that Phoenix is starting to get hot which means more time in doors and at the pool.

Another Album Design

Provoke Creative has had the opportunity to work with photographer Giulio Sciorio, www.GiulioSciorio.com on the album layout and logo for rap artist Willy Northpole who is with DTP www.myspace.com/willynorthpole

Willy was able to give a sample of his new album tracks during the meeting and this is something you wouldn't think came out of PHX. He also will have his video premiere for Body Marked Up soon.

Check back soon to view the album and logo design once everything is approved by the label.

Lakai - Fully Flared Video

This is such a beautiful video. You can't go wrong with explosions, skateboarding, graff, and slowmotion, LOL.

New Bizzy Bone Album

Provoke Creative has had the opportunity to work with After Platinum Records on art direction and album design for the new Bizzy Bone album, A Song For You. It's been a pleasure working with such a great label and I'm looking forward to the release of the album. DMX, Twista, Joel Madden (from Good Charlotte), Jim Jones, and Chris Notez are all to be featured on the album. Once the album drops images of the entire layout will be posted.

Ten Ten Clothing Vehicle Wraps

Provoke Creative worked with Ryno Creative to produce these vehicle wraps for Ten Ten Clothing which are on display on tour with Supercross. It was really great to see the designs applied to these and in such a large scale.

ASR Follow Up - Better Late Than Never...

This was my first trip to ASR/Agenda show in San Diego and it turned out to be better than I thought. I have gone to many trade shows and even was a designer for that industry. A majority of these shows are all the same...industry people making sales and networking, showcasing their latest products, and of course getting free shit (most of which are lame promotional items w/ the "Your Company Name Here" products). With ASR being the trade show for the action sports industry I knew I was up for something a little more interesting. As I entered the convention center I was surrounded by skaters and some of most killer fashion. The show was pounding w/ all different styles of music making it difficult to hold conversations. There were kids skating around everywhere and some of the apparel lines were giving away free shirts, Yeah FREE!!! There was also this insane contest at the GFH booth where 2 people had to sit face to face and have a bitch slap contest. I was able to meet Jason Lee, Travis Barker, and Kat Von D.

I made some really good contacts with clients so be on the lookout to see some of the latest. My camera battery died so I only have a few picts to share but enjoy.-Photos Here-

Thrice Acoustic Performance

Thrice performed a few acoustic songs which were posted on AOL Music. This video is for the song Come All You Weary which will be on their next album Vol 3 & 4 of The Alchemy Index. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.