I remember back when...

IMG_2957, a photo by scott mao on Flickr.
Pictured: Chris O. with a b/s smith to k/f out.

I just realized that ASC was started back in 2006 because of skateboarding and I haven't even made one related post. Obviously through just being older things have changed quite a bit. But ASC has decided to get back in the game (or at least try to. I find myself saying this every year). Skeptical? Well I am too, but I have compiled this short list of why this year may actually be different this time.

• Looks like I'm on L'Myreo's as the filmer, so expect some footy from the team on top of the ASC mandem and all the other niggas in the 847.
• Luke has been the only nigga still on his game, and in return has evolved from the bullhead-wearing-neon-krux-lookin-ass to a fucking monster.
• Little Johnny has finally returned from being MIA surprisingly due to some run ins with the law (I know, right?). Let us also have a moment of silence for Fairview, you've done us good over the years and will be missed.
• Mike randomly hit me up a few days ago after also being MIA over the past year. Turns out this nigga was locked up after all that probation/house arrest shit.
• Sam has been a hermit for a while, but seems he's been taking it easy on the pills nowaday.. or so I think...
• Butch still works at the fucking Shred Shop.
• Jamie still doesn't skate. Got a second broken bone followed by surgery because of another skating accident lmaomflaheahahahalolololol

and that pretty much concludes it. Everyone else is either on drugs or doesn't matter, but hey, that's most of the old crew right? Let's hope we can get a 2011 montage or something going this year..

Excuses, excuses....

IMG_3146 a photo by scott mao on Flickr.

Yeah the blog is goin pretty slow. And as you can see, I tend to visit this liquor store quite often during this time of year so my productivity reaches alarmingly low rates. No need for worries though (even though I dropped out of school about a month ago), the spring-time draws near with hope. My old ass computer recently took a shit on me so I replaced it with a new one so it's time to re-up my softwarez and whatnot. Seems like I always find a reason to put off on making vids, but when I think about it, I do that with pretty much everything else in life. Anyways, as soon as I get the programs up and running, I'll be sure to dabble yous with some more shitty videos to hold off with until the serious summer season.

Oren's GTI (not to be mistaken for an .:R - tricky tricky!) still reppin that winter status here. As I said though, no worries.. Soon enough folks.

Dirty south

If you know anything about "Thugstep", then you've probably heard of the father himself, DJ Nappy. My buddy Marty who has been a long-time friend of his has teamed up to bring you some new shit coming atcha right here in Chicago. Stay tuned for some big tings from them in the near future, I will definitely keep yall posted with that.

Check out their website here.
and here for DJ Nappy's page

A3 cruisin

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No school, free gas, Lake Shore Drive.. What's a better way to go about it?

Git it shawtaay

A piss/pit stop in a random Subway located in the city results in an unexpected epic battle of voguing vits when we bump into JK demonstrating how it gets done proper. Bitch.

On a more serious note...

Little montage of some spontaneous ass street jibbin. First edit I've done with the T2i and let me tell ya.. I'm not a fan! I'd rather have a VX over the HD quality. and I would rather be filming in the summer than the winter obv. shown by the shakiness ooga booga booaejrgoirekbvfnd

ASC and the Mandem Pt. 1

Being the wasteman that we are..

BlitzKraft Meet Pt. 2

Here's the video of the BlitzKraft meet from last month. You can like their facebook page here. Go to them to get the scoop on this area's exclusive rides as well as with your powder-coating needs. Biggups to Aron Pajda & Mark Moczulski for running things and putting the meet together. Shout out to Adam "Disarray" and Eric Frandemo for the video ish. Hold tight the mandem! This is only a taster of what will go down in the summer-time.

Emalkay @ SmartBar

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"Birmingham's Finest", Emalkay, set forth on a US tour not too long ago. He's most recognized for his tune, "When I Look at You" on Dub Police records which was arguably the best dubstep track of 09. The one and only Smartbar teamed up with Abstract Science and Fresh-Kid to bring you one of dubstep's finest along with locals Whoa-B, Searchl1te, and Mark Instinct.

BlitzKraft Fall Meet

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Another teaser for ya. Here were some of the pictures snapped on that frigid ass night (which half explains why the pics were half assed). The video is still in production so stay tuned for that as well.

Vaski @ SmartBar

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On the 18th, Vaski from Rottun Records graced us with his presence at the SmartBar in Chicago. Tagging along were local heavyhitters Phaded, DJ Solo, and Chris Widman. It quickly got crowded and anticipation built for the youngin's buck nasty tunes. Peep the set for more pictures from that night. Videos are also in the works.

suck a deck

Yes, you've heard right. ASC is coming back full force. This year, not only will we be covering the skate scene based in Skokie, but pretty much all of the bangin' and not so bangin' happenings out and about the greater chicago-land area. Keep it locked to get a little taster of the life behind the automobiles, music, and just life itself really.

-Scott