Follower of the Week: @J_Nolan

@J_Nolan

Jamar Nolan is a 21 year old artist coming out of Atlanta. Originally from New Haven, CT and lived in the Bay Area for some time, he is widely influenced. Musical influences include Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Common, The Roots and many more. J had put the pen to the paper a few times and tried a couple of group ventures before finding his spot with The Manifest Movement in 2007. 

Since 2009 there has been a heavy push in the release of his music. The release of his first mixtape, 'Chasing Cool',  in May 2009, was his first internet release and gave him a needed push. He soon there after, in October, released 'Resilience,' as a follow up. He released "Going In" as a single and shot a video for the track featuring Zayani Rose. The release of 'Broken Dreams' with a group of bloggers, this became his most widely distributed and accepted offering yet. 

J.Nolan - Going In

J.Nolan "Going In" from Millz on Vimeo.

J.Nolan has a lot planned for the year ahead. He is already working 

on two projects and has 2 singles circulating right now. 

The firs release will be his mixtape, 'The Loose Files' and the second, 'Chaos Theory.' 

He has released 2 single off 'The Loose Files,' one of which being "Get Out the Game."

J.Nolan - Get Out the Game

Here are a few more of his tracks:

J.Nolan - History

J.Nolan - Chasing Cool

J.Nolan - Cracked Cement

J.Nolan is not slacking this year! He continues to work and strive to be better.

Keep your eyes open for that 'The Loose Files' mixtape!!

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NIKES!

Nike Blazer Hi Canvas

Black and Red

Black Canvas upper

Red Nike Swoosh and heel tab

Black eyelets and laces

Black outsole

Although I do not own anything red (I'm serious! I really don't think there is any Red in my closet. Thats a problem!) I love the combination of Red and Black. I'm not a huge fan of black shoes at all but I am a fan of the Blazer Hi. These are available now at Finish Line for $78. 

(Via Sole Redemption)

Nike Dunk Low (GS)

White/Black/Chlorine Blue

White Leather base - Perforated mid panel

Black Nubuck toe box, tongue, around the ankle and the Nike Swoosh

Chlorine Blue accents on branding, laces and outsole

White midsole with Black stitching

I like this colorway but I wish they left out the perforated midsole. I really dislike perforated panels!

Still think the shoes are great and love the Chlorine Blue. These are available now at Finish Line for Kids and Girls for $60. 

(Via Sole Redemption)

Nike Air Force 1 All-Star 2011

"East L.A."

Smooth Black Leather overlays

Tonal Nubuck side panel and toe box

White inner lining

Cool Grey Nike Swoosh, heel tab

Black mid and outsole with Cool Grey stitching and branding

"LA" graphics on tongue and insole

I'm really not a fan of black shoes and for some reason, having the mid and outsole black on AF1s has always bothered me. For a classic and timeless shoe, these are not bad, not bad at all! I like the use of Cool Grey rather than White as well. I usually don't like different materials on AF1s either. I feel like they should be left alone and be all smooth leather. 

(Via Kicks on Fire)

Nike WMNS Air Force 1 Low

Black/White/Pink

Mostly Black Suede upper

Black Tumbled Leather mid panel and toe box

Smooth White Leather Nike Swoosh and heel tab

White Midsole with Pink branding and stitching

Pink inner lining, laces and outsole

These could definitely find their way into my closet although, I do wish they were mids rather than lows.  I'm sure you are not surprised to hear that I like these or that I would like them better as mids based on previous statements I have made! I already have a fresh pair of Pink/Black/White KICKS so I may have to pass on these right now. Show me a mid and I guarantee, I won't be able to walk away.

(Via Sole Redemption)

Nike Air Royal Mid VT

Antique Brown

Faded or "Antiqued" Leather upper

White and Brown midsole

White outsole

Brown Laces, Eyelets and inner lining

I would really love to see someone rock these. I think with the right outfit, on the right person, these Vintage Royals could be tough. I have also seen these in Black but they literally just looked old and dirty. I think the Brown pulls it off much better. Both are available now.

(Via Sole Redemption)

Nike Air Pegasus 92

Black/Matte Silver/Sangria

Almost all Black upper

Sangria around the ankle

Matte Silver Nike Swoosh, part of Midsole and branding

Black laces and inner lining

Although I dislike pretty much any shade of Purple, there isn't a lot of the Sangria shade on these 92s so I don't hate them completely! If you replace that Sangria with just about any shade of Red, Pink, Green or Blue and I would LOVE these.

(Via Sole Redemption)

Jordan 6 Rings - Girls

Black and Gold

All Black upper

Gold spotted midsole

Gold Jumpman on tongue logo and heel loop

I don't know how I feel about these honestly! I am not a fan of Gold at all and I'm not feeling the spotted midsole. There isn't enough Gold on these to completely turn me 

away but this wouldn't be my first choice to purchase. 

These will be released on February 12th as part of the Black History Month Collection.

(Via Sole Redemption)

MORE KICKS!!

I only have a few pairs of NON-Nike KICKS for today but 

I'm sure you will like what I have to show you nonetheless! 

Supra Footwear

Blue and Black Crackle Pack

Crackled Blue Suede

Black laces

White outsole

Skytop/Thunder/Thunder Low/Cuban

We have seen Crackled designs from Supra before but it has been done of Leather. Of this new Suede collection, my favorites are the Skytops and the Cubans. These are hitting shelves at select Supra retailers  nationwide now! (Via Sneaker Obsession)

Gourmet Uno

Woodland Camo

Camo with a bit of Leather

Treated Leather - looks/feels like Suede

Black laces and inner lining

White rubber sole

These are not as good as the 10 Deep Camo's I had last week but they aren't bad. I like a gum sole a lot more than a this white sole with a Camo upper but I do like the contrasting Black laces.

You can look for these to drop Fall/WInter 2011!

Converse Sea Star

Evergreen/White

Evergreen Upper - Laces, eyelets and inner lining

White stitching, Converse branding tag and outsole

These made their way onto RTWK because of their color. I am a lover of almost any shade of Green so its hard for me not to like the Sea Star. I like the pairing of this shade of Green with the white outsole, black would have flushed the shoe out. These will be a nice look when the warm weather hits!

These are available now at select Converse retailers.

(Via Sole Redemption)

Another pair...for NO REASON!

Since this video was posted today, its only right that I share it with my KICKS Thursday loves!!

Khaled travels with OD pairs of KICKS!!! I think my favorite part of this video is the reactions out of Bobby Trends with each new pair Khaled brings out... for NO REASON!