IRIS 30 CM RECAP

So on Saturday, December 20th, IRIS celebrated the "30 CM" event at LIVESTOCK. It probably should have been called, "You lucky bastards," as it seemed like the heavens heard our prayers and blessed the city with more than enough snow to question the attendance. 30 plus cm's in 72 hours?


MOTHER NATURE REPS IRIS

A big shout out to those that made it out, as the night was really intended to get our close peeps under one roof, for some fun before the holidays...check! This event was a real testimony that despite all odds, anything is possible, with the help of some real good people and sheer luck...lol.

I apologize now for the contant name dropping and accolades, lol...just showin respect.

The event started a bit later than expected (hip hop son..., c'mon!) but soon everything was in full swing.

The music for the evening...

Henri/HZA (nstrmntl2urdvlpmnt.com / Offshoot)
Taktiks (Mixtape Massacre)
Marco Polo (Soulsplasm / NYC)

also our money launderer for the nite, Tania (Liang) Bonello...
If there's one thing we've learned about doing events, music is everything, straight the fk up!

So on Friday, I got a text msg from a NY number, "doesn't look good," and I'm already accepting defeat. It's 2pm and the first snow storm is in full blast. 10pm I get another text, "just landed in the dot!"
WHOOO...Marco Polo. Chalmers OG.

Sale antics

This guy deserves a shoutout for calling out the eyes on the tee, first try!
"I know who that is, that's M------ D------!" and not Michael Del Mundo...hahah

Whatup Beej n dem!

Wan (Shaman Fam)

Avi Gold (Inqmnd / itsthetastebuds.com / avigold.blogspot.com) & Q (Inqmnd / Gdft)

Q x Scarlett

Lainee & Crys gettin toasty on the wine.

The star of "Quantum of Solace Manila", Justin Credible and TDCSSB talent show star, Ryan Wong; BLUE PAGES.

Corriander generations; Keith & Chris

I see you seven:30 (Mixtape Massacre / Offshoot)

Debating on the details for, "White Men Can't Jump pt. 2" or, "Money Train pt. 2."
I say, "White Men Can't Jump pt.2"

IRIS extended fam - the gentlemen behind MORE Creative; H, Kieron (King Sampson) & Jaylen.

INQMND

Bboyisms; Neo & Frost (G.I.), KueRock (DDT), Jedi (OG Supernats), Kieron (King Sampson)

Pistal Pete aka the North Face Monster (DIRT Volume)

Taurean (Roundtable / Lounge) and Fab.

Andy (Livestock), Big C (Offshoot), and Hek (Livestock)

So remember how I was saying that luck was a huge part? Trust me...from almost missing printing deadlines due to weather, to crazy errands and commuting due to weather, to almost missing one of your homeys/acts due to weather, well you get the point. Lesson? Be careful what you ask for!

Next event will be IRIS "30 DEGREES"...promise ;)

IRIS & LIVESTOCK

Nothing spells victory over weeks of hard work, hunger, long days, and stress like a meal at ROL SAN in Toronto.

Most of us didn't eat anything all day and got smashed on booze throughout the course of the night. Can't blame us, we were all starving.

Key dishes to success...
5 chicken dishes that are basically the same
1 plate of greens
1 plate of fried rice



If anything, the food made us more tired and caused even more craziness trying to get home in the snow storm.

Discussing the night and future plans for 2009 and beyond.

Overall the night was a success. We want to shoutout those that made it possible and put in their work: IRIS fam (Row & Pete; next time?!), SKAM & everyone at LIVESTOCK, GOODFOOT, STUSSY, Q, MOMO, MJ for the digital equipment, Henri, Taktiks and Marco Polo for the audio, seven:30 for the technical expertise, Toby Shinobi for coming thru in the clutch and understanding my retarded orders...lol, Hek for the Amsterdam and addtl help, Avi Gold and the rest of INQMND, Adrift, STIN for the photos, our homey Karl over in Scandinavia, everyone that copped, and showed interest in our sh!t.

Stay tuned for 2009 pics and previews.

Everyone ENJOY.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from your people @ IRIS