So the story goes like this. I’ve been affiliated with Backside – the music and clothing store in Burbank, CA – for a long time. The co-owner, Eric, brought me on board years ago to do exactly what I’m doing for Fatlace and Illest. That, then, resulted in a position with Soul Assassins. I was…
My friendship with Bambu dates back to my Chicharon Adventures days. Since then, I’ve produced two of his music videos, hosted his parties, reviewed his albums, and built on so much shit from business to people. He was back in LA last night to headline a show at The Echoplex, and I was there to…
Meet Mitch, owner of the mobile waterless detailing company, Eco-Shine Auto Reconditioning. I’ve known him since we were 13, he was my homecoming date freshman year of high school and we ran with the same clique. There were two things that everyone knew about him: he played basketball and he loved cars. He was on…
I caught up with Illest sponsored popper, Morgan, today. Let me bring you up to speed. Morgan’s my goddaughter, and was with me when Mark and I first met. Our interview went off topic when it was revealed that Morgan and Mark had a lot in common, especially when it came to dance. Long story…
Somehow someway, Little Tokyo in LA became the official spot for me to do any Tastemakers work. Even though features were written on uneven tables, interviews were interrupted by transients, and broken power outlets would be everywhere, it still was the place to be. Hey, the journey is the reward, right? The next Tastemaker is…
I had a conversation with my best friend today, whom you’ll get to know in future posts, and we dialogued about this new role I’ve assumed at Fatlace/Illest. Let me take it back a little bit…I’m Tricia, the new Content Manager for the site you’re currently on. I’ve been blogging for years under Chicharon Adventures,…