My man Lexo The Great has been making compelling hip hop for a few years now. His new strain of rap mixed with dub step is gaining him notoriety (and sold out shows) all over the West Coast and beyond. Here’s a sample of his latest, BackDown, shot playboy style down in Mexico.

Pierre “Papi” Prospero is a good friend of mine that I met through skateboarding in Paris, France years back. My friends and I stayed at his apartment as strangers and Papi was more than inviting and one of the funniest and most energetic tour guides a skater could hope for.

We still stay in contact and I’ve followed his photojournalistic career in the 10+ years since we first met. He’s just released a new portfolio online and his work continues to impress and inspire me. Stay crazy, Papi!

A small sample below, check the full site.