Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category

[Antisteez Interview]: Eating House’s Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli

Before I met Giorgio Rapicavoli, I had eaten my fair share of good food. After meeting this man, I can say that I have finally eaten great food. Because Giorgio Rapicavoli is a great chef. He has a way with food that is a mix of traditional and modern. His influences stem from his Argentine and Italian upbringing and the Miami melting pot that he grew up in. The dishes he creates are the perfect pairing of flavor and presentation. Giorgio said that if cooking is art, he is making graffiti. Truer... Read More →

[Antisteez Top 5]: The Best UNSEEN Moments- #1 Sexy Sax Man vs Biscayne Blvd.

And so it is here, Antisteez’s top unseen moment of all time. I have to take a moment and say that this is less of a blog post and more of a love story. That’s right…it’s about to get saxy as fuck up in here. But let’s start at the beginning… Once upon a time, a friend asked me a question that would ultimately change my life and that question was: “Have you seen the video of Sexy Sax Man yet?” No, I had not. But I did immediately after and it was glorious... Read More →

[Antisteez Top 5]: The Best UNSEEN Moments- #4 Memphis Blac & Smokahontas Jones

So, like I told you yesterday, over the years ANTISTEEZ  has accumulated an entire cache of footage and stories that have never before seen the light of day. Stuff from random moments to the most bizarre ish to ever take place in the 305. Things that no human has ever laid eyes on…except for Lou and I. Maybe our photographer, Harold. Maybe Caro. And my mom. And the people we have shown it to. But that’s not a lot of people. So, we decided to raid the vault and post the top five unseen... Read More →

[Antisteez Interview]: Stop The Presses

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20 Oct
[Antisteez Interview]: Stop The Presses

So back in July I was asked to be a judge for one the Battle of the Bands shows put on by the fine folks over at Critical Recordings. I was kind of meh about it, due to the fact that I don’t hold any certification or magical scroll that says “The bearer of this magical scroll is entitled to say your music sucks”, but I went along with it because I figured I would score some free beer out of it and I would be helping out the Critical dudes in the process. It turned out way better... Read More →

[Antisteez Profiles]: Women in the 305 – Grace Jones

Me and Ms. Jones, we have a thing going on… I first met the unforgettable Grace Jones at one of the first (((SHAKE))) nights at the Vagabond, about two years ago. This tall, lanky model-type, she was wearing these fabulous pantyhose and smoking a cigarette in the patio and there was something about her that told me I had know her. She had this je ne sais quoi, this old Hollywood presence…like she knew something that no one else did and she was reveling in that secret. Two years later... Read More →

Bring It Back Tour w/ Parable: RECAP VID #2 (Parable vs. LA w/ Planet Asia)

In this second episode, Parable hangs around Venice Beach before rocking at the Ventura stop of the Vans Warped Tour. He performs on the Bring It Back stage with friends Those Fools, Adrienne-Mack Davis, and more. The video ends with a meet-up featuring West Coast veteran Planet Asia, as they catch up on upcoming projects and how friends become collaborators and much more. Parable continues doing spot dates across the country. He is currently promoting his vs. mixtape, sponsored by Antisteez.com,... Read More →

Designer Mark Diaz fromf HGTVs Design Star Season 6.

Miami is a city of many faces and many places; a veritable hive buzzing with culture, history and personalities galore. So, you can imagine how amazing it was when I got a chance to sit with HGTV Design Star Season 6 Finalist, Miami’s own Mark Diaz and talk about design, the city’s landmarks and how he landed a coveted spot on one of HGTVs most-popular shows. And while chatting with Mark was wonderful, the fact that he chose Miami Marine Stadium as the place for our Antisteez rendezvous... Read More →

Your Life Is A Movie, Hazel

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29 Jun
Your Life Is A Movie, Hazel

This one’s for the old souls. For the ones who still hope for happy endings while battling the antagonist. For the ones who love foolishly, completely and without remorse and for the ones who never quite feel at home in their own skin. An independent project by Miami based film maker, Hederr Perez gives you a glimpse on matters of the heart in her first of three short film series: Your Life Is A Movie. The first installment: Your Life Is A Movie, Hazel puts a modern twist on an age-old conflict: She... Read More →

Lady M: Takin Ova

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26 May
Lady M: Takin Ova

That is Lady M… …Hip hop is one tough mother. Many MC’s have been slain in battle because of it. It is complex, elegant, hard, beautiful and grimy. So many men have fought and fallen to its wrath. In short – it ain’t for sissies. Lady M knows this and is handing male MC’s their balls in countless battles and on live shows all across the 305. Unlike many in the game, Lady M battles and freestyles. Currently on two mix tapes: Lady M Showtime and The Audition, she is earning... Read More →

CAUTION! High Voltage

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11 May
CAUTION! High Voltage

Electric Piquete is a cut above the rest – An electrifying mix of jazz, blues, Latin and pop sounds that might make you pass out on the dance floor. WARNING! No lyrics … no fear! Open your minds and envision a sound so thick, rich and tasty you almost think: no lyrics can hold up to this. Pure musical artistry is the content of their self titled debut.Band manager and bass player Michael Mut sat with yours truly to talk about the album and how such a musical epiphany that is Electric Piquete... Read More →

Through Thick and Thin, Upheaval Pushes Forward

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26 Apr
Through Thick and Thin, Upheaval Pushes Forward

Metal will always be a part of the ever-changing South Florida musical landscape. As far back as I can remember, no matter what trends come and go, metal has been a constant. Although its mainstream appeal has been a rollercoaster (forever rising, falling, rising once again, etc.), it has never really gone away. Growing up in Miami and listening to heavy metal, thrash and even  glam rock (yes, I am not ashamed…well, maybe a little) in the 80s and 90s, I  must say that... Read More →

[Antisteez Interview]: Guilty Simpson

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18 Apr
[Antisteez Interview]: Guilty Simpson

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Stones Throw artist, Detroit rapper Guilty Simpson and discuss the state of hip hop today. We spoke on Random Axe, his upcoming OJ Simpson 2 album and what it was like to work with J Dilla and have MADLIB produce his albums. We even touched on the impact of social media on hip hop and the pressure that artists face to meet record label’s bottom lines. Well-spoken and intelligent, Guilty Simpson gave us great insight on what the game is like today... Read More →