Red Cafe & Pete Rock
“THE HEART & SOUL OF NEW YORK CITY”
A K1X film by Kevin Couliau
Yes, it’s about that time. Rain, sleet and snow have made way for the sun, long evenings and fresh sneakers. Early may, when Europe’s hardwood champions have been crowned and the NBA playoffs shift into full gear, marks the inofficial start of the real basketball season: the streetball season! That’s when reputations are made, nicknames are born and every ballplayer naturally gravitates towards that “thump”, “thump” sound of his or her home court. Playground basketball is where it all started. Playground basketball is where talent is honed and friendships are made. It’s where neighborhoods gather and where skills and sweat are a currency. That’s especially true for the mecca of basketball, New York City. Nowhere else do streetball tournaments, players and games attract a quasi-religious following. Dollars, pride and bragging rights are on the line. Believe the hype!
Standard Mint, a Web site created by Greenpoint Pictures, recently posted a myriad of facts about our famed former Editor-in-Chief at Bounce Magazine, Bobbito Garcia. Kool Bob Love in the interview lists his five favorite albums of all time. The feature also highlights Bobbito as a historian, professional basketball player, music pioneer, world class DJ and sneaker designer. I must say he has some good taste in his choices.
Show some love to both Bobbito and Greenpoint Pictures by checking out the post HERE.
