Went to check out Mike Relm in NY. He just happened to have a show the night we arrived to NY.

Anton, Mike and Pat touring across the USA.

Back in NYC for the week again. Every time I ride in a NYC Cab, i get crazy motion sickness. Gas Brake Dip Dip!!!

Kero One is dropping his new album under his record label Plug Label really soon. Yu san, Yusai and I went out to film his new music video the other day. Kero style is super dope with jazzy hip hop beats and good flows. Can’t go wrong with that.

Kero- The talent

Yu san- The reflector boy

Yusai- Playback operator and comic reliefer

On location at Treasure Island

Check out this Common remix Kero made.

This is one of the best one shot sequence i ever scene. The choreography is insane and the people are very cheesy.

Finally got to skate the SF park in peace. Usually that place is a zoo with people flying all over the place. Chad and I hit up the park about 10am and there was barely anybody there. Great time to get a morning session in.

Got the call from Dustin the other day and he wanted to meet up and go skate. Last time I went out skating was almost a month ago, and at that time, i took a pretty hard fall. Being as old as I am, it takes a while to get up from my falls these days. I was out of commission for about 2 weeks. Dustin was also out for the month traveling around France and eating pastries all day. So yesterday we went out skating for a bit at this spot I never been to, and its right near my house. I’ve been missing out all these years. This video is just some random shots, nothing to exciting. Just having some fun getting used to my board again. Dustin was also injured so he wasn’t having a good day either. Enjoi

Found another one of those remixed JDM Insider segments on youtube. Apparently, the remixer guy is from Mexico or something, all the comments are in spanish.

Para q tu auto derrape, tenes q aprender la tecnica del drift. Primero te aconsejaria que hagas colear tu auto haciendo un circulo. Para q veas como derrapan los pilotos profesionales te invito a q veas el video de：DERRAPE SKYLINE　VS CHASER, en este video podras ver como pisan los pedales de acelerador, embreague y freno mediante un par de camaras tomadas dentro del auto. Otro video es: Drift callejero con Skyline GT-R BNR32, en este video solo se puede apreciar como mueve el volante.

I was cleaning out my closet the other night and I found these shirts at the bottom of my dresser. Some old school 360 video t-shirts. Ohh the good ol days.

Went to the set up for the Drift Demo for HIN with the Drift Unit and Team Thrust guys yesterday. Didn’t film to much because the track official says no drifting till Saturday. But that didnt stop them from drifting. They got to drift for about 2 mins till they got busted by the officials. Sucks

Pre Night Shift Set up from iPhilms on Vimeo.

The underground ramen joint in Oregon. You have to be in the know to know where this place is at. Super good spot.

Downtown Portland

Old school style of boarding the plane. Can you imagine boarding this plane during the winter time ?

On the way to Portland Oregon for a few more shoots.

A crazy big shark following my plane

Flew back to SFO from NYC and went straight to Fatlace for the Cone Killers party. Saw a bunch of old friends from the Formula D crew. Good seeing them here in SF. Was pretty tired from my flight so I didnt get to much footage. Here is a little vid of the night.

Cone Killers from iPhilms on Vimeo.

B&H Photo, Closest thing we have to a Yodobashi in America. I can spend hours and hours in this store.

Hung out with Bern, Alice and Kathy one of the nights. Bern was in town kickin it with her homies.

The Flash Dance Crew, boy it was raining that night. LOL . Mark-Afro-Jay Pizz- i

Korean food with Carol, Joe, Jay, Mark and Yoshi

Was in NY filming Lebron James design his custom Air Force 1 shoe. Shoot was pretty easy because he wanted to get out of there as quick as he can. A 2hr design session ended up only being a 30 mins session. Yay!!

Back at the Mercer store.

Bespoke wall

Was never a big fan of the AF1s, more of a SB Dunk fan, but these custom ones look pretty cool.

A nice view from my room at the SOHO Grand.

Water Tanks Galore

Rooftop Relaxation

On the way out

The following day, Chad, Dustin and I met up with Kieth and Ryan to hit up one of my favorite parks ever. The San Mateo park was only 5 mins away from where they were staying. So we ended up sessioning it for about 3 hrs.

Kieth busted out some clean smith grinds on the ledge.

Ryan rolling around

Dustin feeble down the mini rail.

The in4mation homies came through the house a few days ago. Crazy seeing them here in SF. Went to Cha Cha Cha’s then to some party at 111 minna st. Ruckus time all over again!!!

Jun was feelin the ceviche at Cha Cha Cha’s

Ryan chillin back at the pad

Kieth on the go
Took the party to 111 Minna. Rob came through despite his crazy work schedule. Me, Todd, Rob

The photo I took back a while ago made it on the Formula D X Fatlace t-shirt. Shot this when we were filming JDM Insider Kanto Tuners. Oh how I miss my Kodak V570.

Back in SF now and it still feels like I never left Hawaii. Summer has finally arrived to SF. No fog, no wind, no heaters.

Kana and I were in Hawaii for 5 days which actually felt like a full week. Time goes by real slow out there. A big change from the NY trip. More time to relax and eat and eat and eat.

Kana ran out of sun block, so she figured this is the next best thing. LOL

My stinkin white feet

Paul getting his grub on at Sam Choy’s. We both ordered the seafood mix plate. One plate could have fed a family of 4.

Last meal then off to the airport. Thanks Paul for everything!!!

On the way back to SF.

If you ever visit Hawaii, make sure to stop by Stussy near Ala Moana Mall. Dope gear, dope beats, dope people and dope location.

Ian Okui holding it down.

Your meal is not complete without fruit punch. Just about every restaurant in Hawaii serves fruit punch.

Paul making some deals while im drinking some fruit punch.

Kana downing her super sized fruit punch.

Paul scoping out my lunch plate.

Desert at Waiola Shave Ice

Shave ice and Azuki beans is the bomb!!!

After all the eating, best thing to do is crash at Paul’s place with the AC on full blast.

Passed by the carshow at the Blaisedale center once again. For some reason, im always on the Rock around that time of the event. Its crazy to think we used to set up booths at all these car shows events and sell DVDs. I definitely would have lost my hearing by now if we had kept it up. Having DJs at every booth is pointless and the music that these DJs are playing, sucks ass!!!. More noise to add to the noise. You get the picture.

Got back to SF from NY late Friday night and left for Hawaii Saturday morning. Left town again, but this time taking a little vacation, well kind of. Of course I brought my hard drive and computer to work during the down time.

Last day in New York City

First day in Honolulu

Nike transformed one entire city block into a giant stadium filled with concession stands, bleachers, video screens and more for the grand opening of their new Nike Sportswear flagship store. Place was filled with celebrities, hip hop legends, athletes, super models and Spike Lee. Even Kobayashi came through to enjoy some hot dogs. I was filming the whole thing so didnt get a chance to break out my digi camera. I only got some crappy photos on my iPhoners. Check out Jessica’s blog for a nice recap.

Video of the event is on the way, but for now check out DJ A-Trak getting his shoe ID’d.

Spending 1.5 Million on a 3 hr party. You know this party is going to be good.

Construction workers waking up NYC by excavating the road at 7AM. Sucks being a light sleeper