HVW8 crew on Walrus TV

This new video shows you the HVW8 collective from Canada and how they work together, but it doesn't show you the other fruits of their labor. The HVW8 store, off of Melrose Ave., is a small space, but hosts some of the best low-key and consistently dope hip hop-related art and music shows.



Where else can you go to see art from Dutch graphic superstar, Parra; well-respected Kevin Lyons, the man behind Natural Born clothing (and numerous projects for Nike, Jordan Brand, adidas, Stussy Beams Japan, HUF, and Stones Throw Records;) and undercover photographer Cognito with his never-seen-before Mos Def tour photos?

And since the HVW8 guys love music they're constantly pushing the boat out on getting in-store performances. Where else can you see and hear Computer Jay, Hawthorne Headhunters and other jammers put on a neighborhood show? HVW8 captures a bunch of these on their dope podcasts - here's a video on one of the joints I've been listening....the "Live At The BBQ" series.

Mos Def photography

Tyler and the crew at HVW8 brought an exclusive look at Frolab's (aka Cognito) photo exhibition “MOS DEF: ECSTATIC MOMENTS.” It's a one week one month extended exhibition showcasing rare performance and behind-the-scenes images taken over a two year journey following Mos Def's on his “The Ecstatic” tour.

From January 30, 2010 through February 6 February 30, 2010 the exhibition coincides with Mos Def's show at Los Angeles' The Key Club and the Grammys too! The Key Club Grammys aftershow party was dope from the looks of the okayplayer video below.

If you wanna go shopping there's a monchrome HVW8, Union and Frolab t-shirt to commemorate the show. $30 and all sizes.