THE LAYUP: TODAY'S MATHEMATICS

Kicks For $ale

2010-07-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

Nike sb blazer "azure" 2008 release, 90% new with box and both laces, sz 10.5, $95

Vintage original 1993 Nike air magnum force mid, brand new with og box deadstock condition, sz 11 $100

Adidas zx 7000 "rivington" 2008 release, 95% new (worn once) with box and all 3 sets of laces, sz 11, $85

Air Jordan 1 "new love" 2007 release, brand new with box (ripped box top) sz 10.5, $160 (please note, this is not both pairs from the old love/new love pack, just the black/yellow pair)

Air Jordan 5 retro "green bean" (2006 release) 80% new with box, sz 10.5, $140

Nike zoom lebron iv "all-star" (2006-07 release) brand new with box, sz 10, $200

Air Jordan 6 retro + (2000 release) 70% new with box (slight yellowing on toes and out soles) sz 11, $180

Air Jordan 10 "linen" 75% new with box, 2005 release, sz 11, $170

Nike dunk low "un-Tiffany" 90% new, no box, 2006 release, sz 10, $100

Nike SB delta force, 85% new with box, 2004 release, sz 11, $65

Nike SB p-rod 2 high (Jordan inspired) brand new with box and extra laces attached (minor pink mark on back of left ankle) sz 10.5, $130

Air trainer 3 (Bo Jackson "medicineball" original colorway) 2010 release, sz 11 brand new with box $130

Adidas basket response (vintage deadstcok circa early 1990's) sz 10, $130

SOMETHING ELSE: art exhibit by PERU143 June 25th

2010-06-17T07:47:00.001-07:00

We have a dope art opening coming up next Friday by our homie PERU143 (WASTOIDZ)!! There will be music and refreshments and the opening will go from 7pm-11pm. The artwork will remain in the shop for 3 weeks in case you miss the opening. For more info on his work, check out www.peru143.com !!

Introducing: DEADLINE

2010-05-15T09:15:00.000-07:00

We are proud to announce another new addition to The Layup fam, DEALINE LTD! Here's a lil something about the brand followed by some pics of what we received at the shop...

"Deadline is a lifestyle brand started by LA based JUNBUG and Brooklyn based NA, the two linked up in 2007 to form Deadline. NA is the face of the company and JUNBUG deals with the buisness end of the company. Deadline is based on the backgrounds of both JUNBUG & NA, they have taking their life experience and turned them into a brand to bring a mixture of LA and NY steez. In the past Deadline has done collaborations with such brands as Diamond Supply Co., The Hundreds, J. Money and Lafayette. Right now Deadline consists of graphic tees and will introduce there first cut and sew collection for the Spring 2010 season. Deadline will be releasing a full collection consisting of denim, L/S woven, crew necks, varsity jackets and a fanny pack.
NA's Background: NA has been in the game since he was a 10 year old kid. He often hung out at the World Famous Supreme skateshop, where he grew up with a lot of OG skate heads/photographers/artists/hustlers etc. who are today some of the biggest influencers in New York City. Throughout the years, NA has worked along side numerous well known street brands and skateboarding companies, his focus is now Deadline, and it will show by the product of their upcoming season.

JUNBUG's Background: JUNBUG has been a hustler all his life, hustling growing up to be a professional poker player. Similar to NA he has taken his lifetime experiences and turned it into a positive movement by presenting Deadline. A clothing brand for all demographics and nationalities."

Introducing: 5TH COLUMN ...now at The Layup 613

2010-04-21T22:11:00.000-07:00

We are happy to add a new brand to the squad... 5TH COLUMN. Here's a sampling of the spring collection we now have at the shop as well as this brand bio courtesy of High Snobiety.

The 5th Column is a new NY/LA-based brand from Jason Calabretta and Anwar Carrots. Having worked with and designed for the likes of Rogue Status, Major DC and Black Scale, the two felt it was time to spread a new movement. Similar to their predecessors, 5th Column embraces a darker design aesthetic with a flea as their representative symbol. “The guerrilla fights the war of the flea, and his military enemy suffers the dog’s disadvantages: too much to defend; too small, ubiquitous, and agile an enemy to come to grips with.”

REBEL8 Spring 2010

2010-04-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a small sample of what we just received from Rebel8 spring 2010 collection! Extremely limited quantities, so as usual DO NOT SLEEP!!!

THE SEVENTH LETTER: Spring 2010 T-shirts are here!!!

2010-04-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample of some of the dope new spring t-shirts from THE SEVENTH LETTER! More designs and colorways available at the shop now, don't sleep!!!

1991 NBA Draft Picks

2010-03-30T11:22:00.000-07:00

Bryan Shaw @ UC Santa Barbara in some 1986-87 Air Force (aka Air Force 2)

Joao Viana from Brazil, sporting some crisp Air Force 3

Big man Derek Strong styling out in some OG Air Jordan IV (Military Blue) while at Xavier

My homie found these old cards for the 1991 NBA Draft Picks of 1991. In the spirit of March Madness I thought I'd share some pics!

SINGLE SECOND

2010-03-30T10:56:00.000-07:00

The Layup 613 is happy to add SINGLE SECOND to our dysfunctional family! From "zombiefied" designs of your favourite childhood cartoon/video game characters to defacing posters for musicals, these guys out of Saskatoon bring that pure evil/metal vibe you know we love! Check these first designs we have at the shop right now, and don't sleep because these are already starting to sell out!

THE SEVENTH LETTER: VANDAL VACATION, GIBBS QUICKSTRIKE

2010-03-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

We got 2 new designs from The Seventh Letter!!! One is a new Gibbs x AUGOR photo "SF Ledge" and the other, "Vandal Vacation"makes reference to Revok's recent trip to Australia last November where he got in a little hot water for getting busted putting in work on his trip. Don't sleep on these special editions!

***VANDAL VACATION*** from WWW.REVOK1.COM on Vimeo.

Ironlak Presents: Counter Strike – The Unkut Dot Com Mixtape

2010-02-26T07:17:00.000-08:00

Our homies from IRONLAK have put out this amazing mixtape with the good people over at UNKUT DOT COM. Featuring exclusive joints from some of Rap's finest, including Kool G Rap, Copywrite and the late Killa Sha (R.I.P.) hosted by Doowop!

Disclaimer (according to Robbie @ Unkut)

"Don't cop the Counter Strike tape if: You enjoy trendy, fast-food rap."
"Don't cop the Counter Strike tape if: You only drink wine coolers, and you're not a broad."
"Don't cop the Counter Strike tape if: You think sampling played out in the 90s."

download or stream it here!

OXYROTIN - We Got it for Cheap!

2010-02-19T11:52:00.000-08:00

Our homies from fellow Ottawa brand OXYROTIN have dropped a new "cook-book" on their web site (peep the rest of the pics here). We just got their new designs at the shop, so come support your local independents!!

TimeKode Feb.19th

2010-02-09T19:31:00.000-08:00

just to let the heads know that I will be bringin' the funk alongside the homies Zattar, Memetic and Eric Roberts this month at TimeKode (funkiest dance party in the city) so be sure to come thru the Eri Cafe 953 Somerset, it will be crazy for sure!! These guys have been doing their thing for awhile now, much love to them for having me be a part of it!! starts at 10, 5 bucks cover 19+
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MAAAAD SAAAAALES!!!

2010-01-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

MASSIVE SALE ON ALL CLOTHING, HATS, & SELECT KICKS

SAVINGS OF 25-60% OFF!!!

The Layup 613,

264 Dalhousie Street (between Murray & St. Patrick)

613-695-6055

REBEL 8 Holiday New Eras & Snap-backs

2010-01-22T08:23:00.000-08:00

Speaking of Rebel 8, we got some new hats from our fav brand outta San Fran... limited quantities so act fast!! Peep Levi Maestro rocking the Rebel 8 New Era "ny mets" colorway! P.s. the rest of Rebel 8 Holiday shipment that was lost in transit has been tracked down and should arrive next week... better late than never!

REBEL8 x Young Money New Era

2010-01-22T08:19:00.001-08:00

REBEL8 hooked up with Lil Wayne to do a custom Young Money New Era cap. REBEL8 took a black on black R8 Logo New Era and applied one of Mike Giant’s signature fonts under the brim of the cap, which reads ‘Young Money’.

WRG? Feature on The Layup

2010-01-22T08:05:00.000-08:00

Our homie Alex did a little feature on the shop for WRG?, an amazing lifestyle online magazine. Glad to see WRG? is back in full effect!!! Check out the feature here!

My Interview with THE GOODIE BAG

2009-12-31T09:03:00.000-08:00

I just got interviewed by Peter Coultas from The Goodie Bag, peep the post and follow their blog!

BOXING WEEK - EXTENDED SALES!

2009-12-28T07:14:00.000-08:00

BOXING WEEK EXTENDED SALES:

Shirts = Buy one get one 50% off (any tee of equal or lesser value) Select t-shirts reduced below reg price
Crew Neck sweat shirts = $40 each (reg price $60-$70)
hoodies = 25-50% off
Subcrew = 40% off
hats (non-consignment items) = 25-50% off
Saucony Originals footwear = Buy one get one 50% off
Select sneakers = reduced up to 40% off

All the way through the weekend, new items arriving this week, so stay posted!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2009-12-25T06:30:00.000-08:00

From all The Layup fam to you and yours!!! Happy Holidays!

BOXING DAY SALE!

2009-12-25T05:57:00.000-08:00

Boxing Day hours: Sat. 11-6, Sun. 12-5

MAD SALES!!!!!

T-Shirts = Buy one get one FREE (any tee of equal or lesser value) Select t-shirts reduced below reg price
Crew Neck sweat shirts = 50% off
hoodies = 25-50% off
Subcrew = 40% off
hats (non-consignment items) = 40-50% off
Saucony Originals footwear = Buy one get one 50% off
Select sneakers = reduced up to 40% off
consignment items = no tax

Good Luck Revok

2009-12-15T07:16:00.000-08:00

***VANDAL VACATION*** from WWW.REVOK1.COM on Vimeo.

THE LAYUP 613 Grand Re-Opening Party @ Ritual

2009-12-05T17:42:00.000-08:00

Come celebrate with us for our grand re-opening shin-dig we're having Thursday, December 10th starting @ our new location (264 Dalhousie St.) then moving up the street to Ritual to get our drink on with Calkuta providing some funky dope tunes, and no cover!
We will be open until 10pm jammin' at the shop, and pay no tax for the evening so get your late night shopping on!

Ritual Nightclub 137 Besserer St.

NEW LOCATION - 264 DALHOUSIE (@ MURRAY)

2009-12-05T17:09:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce our new location @ 264 Dalhousie is now in full effect. Come down and see the new spot but in the meantime check these pics taken by photographer Brett Clarke, who just happened to be passing by and was nice enough to snap a few shots. (brett_clarke@hotmail.com)

New Location: 264 Dalhousie Street (between Murray & St. Patrick)
New phone # 613-695-6055

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!! - Somerset Location Closing Sunday

2009-11-26T06:43:00.002-08:00

Why let our American friends have all the fun with crazy Black Friday sales? We are having a huge sale this Friday and Saturday (store hours = fri 12-7, sat 12-6) our last 2 days at 854 Somerset St!!!!!

50% off all apparel (FC, AP, TSL, R8, RBW, SC and more)
25% off Saucony footwear
25% off paint and graff supplies!!!!!

So don't sleep because we have a lot of fly gear in stock!!! Graff supplies NEVER go on sale so you know what to do!! Take advantage of crazy savings and kick off the X-Mas shopping season proper!!

On another note we will be closing the 854 Somerset location as of this Sunday and we will be making the move over to our new spot next week, more details on our grand re-opening soon!!

THE LAYUP IS MOVING IN DECEMBER, 20% OFF SALE!!!!!

2009-11-14T08:23:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce as of December we will be moving out of our current Somerset location to a new space downtown on Dalhousie. To celebrate we are having a sale 20% off all apparel and select sneakers (sale excludes graff supplies and consignment items).
More info on the new location and our grand re-opening party soon. So stay tuned!!!

P.S. store hours for the remainder of November:

Mon-Wed 12-6
Thurs-Fri 12-7
Sat 12-6
Sun 12-5

Marcus Jordan sneaker controversy on Wanda Sykes

2009-11-06T06:38:00.000-08:00

In case you haven't heard about this yet, Marcus Jordan (son of the legendary Michael Jordan) who attends University of Central Florida, an Adidas endorsed program, has refused to wear the Adidas team sneakers and is sticking with his pops' Air Jordan brand shoes. This has caused Adidas to drop UCF and we'll have to wait and see if Nike/Jordan picks them up. Here is a clip from the hilarious Wanda Sykes with guest John Salley.

2 new FLIGHT DISTANCE tracks now uploaded!!!

2009-10-28T17:51:00.000-07:00

Our homies, the mighty FLIGHT DISTANCE have uploaded 2 new bangin tracks produced by CROUP, from their upcoming highly anticipated sophomore album "Bad Information" hopefully dropping early 2010. In the mean time if you don't already have their 2005 debut "Run For Your Lives" it is now re-released on itunes and CDbaby as well as several copies we have left at the shop!

SEDGWICK & CEDAR now at The Layup 613

2009-10-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

Sedgwick & Cedar is proud to celebrate the pioneering spirit, creativity and the style where Hip Hop began in 1973 at the Sedgwick Avenue & Cedar Park intersection of The Bronx, NYC.

We are driven every day to represent the style of the original DJ’s, MC’s, B-boy Crews and Grafitti Artists that laid the foundation of Hip Hop at the first house parties, block parties and park jams. We come with “much respect” to honor those that paved the way for what has now emerged as the most popular cultural phenomenon of this century.

Sedgwick & Cedar Vintage Clothing Co., “Authentic Brand – Legendary Style Since 1973”

Just arrived at the shop, S&C shirts of some of the pioneers as well as the original flyer collection, featuring the actual artwork from old school handbills for classic jams of back in the day! Limited quantities so don't sleep... stay tuned for more from Sedgwick & Cedar coming soon!

RAISED BY WOLVES

2009-10-23T21:15:00.000-07:00

We are happy to add RAISED BY WOLVES to The Layup 613...

RBW is an amazing brand making a lot of noize globally and based right here in Ottawa! Bringing some raw edgy graphics and several world class collabo's for their fall collection, including designs by TJ Cowgill (ACTUAL PAIN), Mike Jones (MISHKA) and Le Messie (FALSE)! Also don't miss out on the second round of RBW toques, this time in black/white and grey/blue colorways - these will fly so don't sleep!

TRUE COLORS X UNDER PRESSURE

2009-10-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

Our homies from TRUE COLORS just did a limited edition collab tee with the good people of UNDER PRESSURE and we got some at the shop right now!!!

Introducing: OXYROTIN from the 613!

2009-10-23T07:53:00.000-07:00

We are happy to carry a new brand straight out of Ottawa called OXYROTIN... they got 4 new designs in at the shop right now and more to come!

FLYING COFFIN fall 09 now available @ The Layup 613!!

2009-10-19T19:49:00.000-07:00

Flying Coffin once again hits us off with an amazing fall collection including tees, crew neck sweat shirts and a re-release of the infamous "Flag" hoodie! Also 2 new FC 5 panels to add to your collections, 1 is 3m reflective ink, the other is glow in the dark ink!!!
Don't sleep limited quantities, grab a glow ink "Fader" tee and glow 5 panel (to match your Yeezy's or glow dunks) in time for Halloween!!!

SUBCREW now @ The Layup 613!!!

2009-10-19T19:29:00.000-07:00

Straight from Hong Kong we bring to you SUBCREWreact!!!! We just got our first small shipment of these dope flannel jackets, very limited supplies so don't sleep!!! Peep Subcrew website and blog!

DAME MSK "The Seventh Day Project" New Video!!

2009-10-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

Check out this dope video brought to you by our homies from The Seventh Letter and Ironlak... Speaking of The Seventh Letter and Ironlak, we got a restock of Ironlak at the shop now and the new fall line from TSL should arrive this week!! We'll post once it arrives...stay tuned!

SAUCONY JAZZ "THE RED STAR" Limited to 120 pairs in Canada!!!

2009-10-07T09:16:00.000-07:00

SAUCONY ORIGINALS now @ The Layup!!!!!!!!

2009-10-04T18:43:00.000-07:00

We are really excited to announce the debut of SAUCONY ORIGINALS here at The Layup 613!!! Saucony has made some the best technical running shoes over the years and SAUCONY ORIGNALS brings back some of the classic models for all your lifestyle needs. Great quality, extremely durable and unbelievably comfortable with that 80's retro b-boy/b-girl look! Don't take our word for it, peep the excerpt above, taken from Bobbito's amazing book "Where'd You 'Get Those" featuring the Saucony Courageous... now peep the Courageous, Shadow 6000, and Jazz we got at the shop now!! (sorry, you gotta click to see full size image)

ACTUAL PAIN "And To The Devil, A Daughter" Fall 2009 has arrived!!!

2009-10-01T07:49:00.000-07:00

Thank the dark lord, the new collection from ACTUAL PAIN has just arrived and it is sick!!! We got stuff for the guys and the girls, peep the look book here!

MIKE GIANT (REBEL 8) - ON WALRUS TV!!

2009-09-29T08:10:00.000-07:00

Speaking of REBEL 8, the legendary MIKE GIANT (the man behind the brand) was recently featured on WALRUS TV... peep it!

REBEL 8 - fall '09 has arrived!!! Pt.2 for the ladies!

2009-09-29T08:02:00.000-07:00

These and more in the store now, extremely limited quantities, get em before they are gone!

REBEL 8 - fall '09 has arrived!!!

2009-09-29T07:43:00.000-07:00

REBEL 8 has arrived with a fall drop, tees, hoodies, snap back and new era caps! I will do another post for the women's pieces! These plus more at the shop now in limited quantities, so don't sleep!!

R.I.P. GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA

2009-09-20T20:56:00.000-07:00

GM ROC RAIDA you will truly be missed, one of the all time greats and a personal favorite influence of mine, this man straight up murdered body tricks and inspired all up and comers to at least try some behind the back juggles at some point.

I would personally like to thank you for blessing us with some of the illest displays behind the decks and some of the dopest cuts on some of the most legendary tracks from the era I grew up in. I feel blessed to have had the chance to witness your skills live on several occasions and even got to say what up and give you your props... enjoy this clip and check the tribute over at UNKUT.com

2009-09-16T15:12:00.000-07:00

CRAZY A$$ T-SHIRT SALE!!!!!! THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!

2009-09-03T23:03:00.000-07:00

DON'T SLEEP!!!!! This doesn't happen very often so take advantage while you can... all remaining spring/summer t-shirts are $20!!!! That's at least 50% off most regular price tees!! Select other items such as shorts, New Era's, 5 panel and snap back caps will be 25-60% off. This sale excludes SUPREME t-shirts as well as any consignment items, but includes everything else we have left:
ACTUAL PAIN
FLYING COFFIN
ROCKERS NYC
THE SEVENTH LETTER
REBEL 8
HELLOMINOR

RIP DJ AM

2009-09-02T08:56:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the late post - I've been away from the blog this weekend, but we got to send our condolences and respects to AM's (Adam Goldstein) family, friends, fans and fellow sneakerheads. He will be truly missed!

2009-08-29T10:39:00.000-07:00

KWIZKIDS by Red Filthy

2009-08-15T15:43:00.000-07:00

UNDER PRESSURE 2009, MONTREAL THIS WEEKEND!!

2009-08-07T18:31:00.001-07:00

FOR MORE INFO PEEP WWW.UNDERPRESSURE.CA

MOLOTOW HIGH PRESSURE & LOW PRESSURE PAINT NOW IN STOCK!

2009-08-07T07:19:00.000-07:00

We now have MOLOTOW paint products, including the new high pressure cans, the low pressure premium cans, the xxl classic chrome, and the gold burner 600... We steady bringing you the best paint brands and colors "recognize and realize - kid don't fantasize"

REBEL 8

2009-07-29T11:09:00.000-07:00

We are very proud to add REBEL 8 to the shop! The legendary San Fran artist MIKE GIANT is the man behind the brand, bringing his amazing illustrations to clothing, hats, accessories and poster prints. Here are some of the summer items we just got in, more in the store including stuff for the ladies as well. Don't snooze cuz we have limited stock!

For more info check out the REBEL 8 web site

HELLOMINOR

2009-07-29T09:53:00.000-07:00

We are very pleased to add HELLOMINOR to our dysfunctional famillia... these guys bring a whole new level of "offensive" hilarious designs so don't sleep - we got mad tees and even some denim!!

Peep their site to check their products and blog out http://www.hellominor.com/

UNDER PRESSURE 2009

2009-07-29T09:36:00.000-07:00

For more info check out WWW.UNDERPRESSURE.CA

2009-07-28T05:56:00.000-07:00

good times good times, thank you keepsix collective

http://keepsix.com/wordpress/

IRONLAK NOW IN STOCK!

2009-07-26T21:46:00.000-07:00

We just go our first shipment of IRONLAK paint in assorted colors including CHROME, GOLD, ROARKE BLACK, SMURF BLUE and KRYPTONITE GREEN as well as the ltd edition color/cans from POSE, AUGOR, TUES, and REALS. Come get some before its gone!

http://ironlak.com/

Is this tape worth stealing??

2009-07-23T07:59:00.000-07:00

...yawn...nope.

HOUSE of PAINT this Saturday!!

2009-07-23T07:43:00.000-07:00

"12-9pm, Saturday July 25th, 2009.

Word!

This year's jam is gonna be dope, so y'all best be ready!

Write it on your calendar,
your hand,
your wall,
your forehead.

Mark your attendance and don't miss it!

WHAT's HoP?
Ottawa's dopest underground Hip Hop event - DJs, Writers, MCs, Bboys, Bgirls, hip hop heads, community members, kids, growd ups an’ everyone in between gettin’ together for an ol’ school, 4 elements hip hop summer bbq event! The event is FREE and open to everyone. Bring your mom. Bring your dog. Bring your self.

Once again we'll be partnering with Hip Hop 360, so expect the talent to be off tha hook.

* * * * * * * *
Hip Hop 360 Schedule Info (check the links for the FB event pages)

Wednesday July 22nd - Grant Writing for Urban Artists
6-9pm at the NAC. Free. RSVP Please!
http://tinyurl.com/lux63t

Thursday July 23rd - Bomb It - a Global Graffiti Documentary at the Mercury Lounge
7:30-9:00pm. 5$
http://tinyurl.com/ls6u8s

Friday July 24 - STREET/STAGE - taking street dancing onto the stage
8:00-10:00pm at the NAC Studio. 20$
http://tinyurl.com/n5n3u5

Electric Graffiti Dance Party - Complete with Laser Graffiti Demo and Music by DJ Huggs
9:00pm-2:00am PWYC till 11, 5$ after that.
http://tinyurl.com/nuzott

July 25th - House of PainT
12:00-9:00pm. Free
http://tinyurl.com/lat6rs

REAP & SEW

2009-07-23T07:23:00.000-07:00

In addition to RITUAL our homies from KAPACITY and our boy DJ Illo have opened up a new shop and brand called REAP & SEW. they focus on classic menswear from some of the best international brands as well as their own line. Brands they carry include 3SIXTEEN, ROYALE FAM, SHARKS & HAMMERS and SUGAR CANE jeans, plus a lot more to come! Go check em out at 401 Dalhousie St. or check out their blog here http://reapandsew.wordpress.com/

pics taken by COBRACAIT

BLACK MOON AND SMIFF N' WESSUN - THIS FRIDAY @ RITUAL

2009-07-23T07:11:00.000-07:00

This Friday our homies from KAPACITY Entertainment are opening their very own club RITUAL, and for it's grand debut they got none other than BLACK MOON & SMIFF N' WESSUN of BOOT CAMP CLICK to rock a classic set of all their early material!

Also our HSDG bretheren FLIGHT DISTANCE and CROUP will be warming up the crowd with some live ass opening sets, all the while DJ FRAME will be holding down the decks. We got tickets left!!! $20 in advance, here is more info:

The Tribute to the Classics Tour

LIVE IN CONCERT...

This show is once in a lifetime chance to see these 2 legendary groups perform their classic debut albums.

BLACK MOON (Buckshot. 5ft'' & DJ Evil Dee)
Duck Down Records - Brooklyn, New York
http://www.duckdown.com

SMIF N WESSUN (Tek & Steele)
Duck Down Records - Brooklyn, New York
http://www.duckdown.com

DJ EVIL DEE as the Musical Conductor

+ Special Guests

FLIGHT DISTANCE, CROUP & DEE JAY FRAME

Tickets: $20 in advance
Available at: http://www.ticketweb.ca, Top of the World, Norml, Vertigo Records, End Hits & The Lay Up.

Ritual Nightclub - 137 Besserer St - Ottawa, ON

Doors: 9pm - Show starts at 10pm SHARP

19+ Event (id required)

Nike SB X Ice Cube - Today Was a Good Day

2009-07-20T07:26:00.000-07:00

Nike SB just dropped this new ad for P-Rod and his latest P-Rod III signature shoe that recently came out. It only seems fitting since Cube just rolled through Ottawa, and we just got some new Nike SB's at the shop! Enjoy!!

TOO POETIC of GRAVEDIGGAZ (R.I.P.)- FREESTYLE

2009-07-13T09:41:00.000-07:00

Too Poetic had such an ill style, mad underrated!

ACTUAL PAIN (SUMMER RE-STOCK & NEW DESIGNS)

2009-07-03T17:44:00.000-07:00

We just got in some new ACTUAL PAIN tees and hats as well as some re-stocks of the "F*&^ OFF AND DIE" , "WILD LIFE" and "GORE TIGER"... Peep the new "GORE WOLF" and some of the new trucker style mesh snap backs in black/red, and black/glow in the dark (we also got em in black/white and black/black not shown here) More styles and colorways including some unisex v-necks available now at the shop!

FLYING COFFIN (Summer has arrived)

2009-06-26T08:54:00.000-07:00

New summer collection from Flying Coffin has arrived at the shop, here is a sample of what we got, more styles and colorways in stock as well, don't sleep cuz the spring FC collection sold out fast!

R.I.P. MJ & Farrah

2009-06-26T08:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we lost 2 cultural icons... RIP to the King of Pop and Charlie's favourite Angel.

R.I.P. IZ the WIZ

2009-06-18T07:46:00.000-07:00

The Graffiti world lost a legend yesterday, here is more info courtesy of UNKUT.COM

"One of graff’s greatest characters has passed on. Having set records for bombing outsides in his prime, he underwent a blood transfer after suffering kidney failure in 1996 as a result of a life of inhaling paint fumes, having started his world famous career in 1972. It was this same condition that finally claimed his life on June 17, 2009. Rest In Peace IZ.

'A lotta trains, a lotta fun…a lot of art'."

Peep the photo and video tributes over @ UNKUT.COM

Kwiz Massturrz - "Talkies Ruined My Life in the Pictures" now available at the shop!

2009-06-16T22:09:00.000-07:00

The wait is over... our homies KWIZ MASSTURRZ (HSDG) have finally released their debut album: "Talkies Ruined My Life in the Pictures" the album is dope as hell so pick it up today at the shop for the extremely reasonable price of $10... peep a sample here!

Sneaker Wars 3 - Remaining Vans customs available @ TOP!

2009-06-16T06:59:00.000-07:00

We were proud to be involved with this year's 3rd annual SNEAKER WARS this past Saturday, alongside Top of the World, Norml, and of course our homies Kapacity Entertainment. Thanks to everyone involved, including the collectors that brought out heat, the wide assortment of artists that participated and of course Vans for all their help. I can't forget to send a stoopid fat shout to the DJ's for the night, my man DJ Illo and of course the legend himself "Kool Bob Love' Bobbito Garcia, for blessing the jam proper. I will try to post some pics from the night soon.

For now, if you missed the night go down to Top of the World to peep the custom Vans... there are many still available for silent auction until the end of June!

Jonah Hill rocking ROCKERS NYC on the cover of Complex

2009-06-15T07:20:00.001-07:00

Check out funny man Jonah Hill sporting the 68 Guns shirt from ROCKERS NYC on the cover of Marc Ecko's Complex Magazine... Still have some of these left at the shop so get em before they are gone!!

SNEAKER WARS 2009 with BOBBITO GARCIA!! Venue changed to Clarendon (the old Helsinki)

2009-06-07T14:40:00.000-07:00

SNEAKER WARS 2009 w/ BOBBITO GARCIA
This will be an event not to be missed!
Host:
Kapacity Entertainment
Type:
Music/Arts - Exhibit
Network:
Global
Start Time:
Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 9:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2:30am
Location:
Clarendon
Street:
15 George St
City/Town:
Ottawa, ON

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Description
Top of the World, Norml, Layup and Kapacity Ent. present:

3rd annual: Sneaker Wars

in collaboration with Vans and Insight

Date: June 13th, 2009

Location: Clarendon (old Helsinki) - 15 George St

Time: From 9pm to 2:30am

Cover: $7 from 9pm

$10 after 12am

Featuring music by:

BOBBITO GARCIA aka KOOL BOB LOVE (New York City) - 2hr DJ Set
Video Biography - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMx6RIgKzmo
http://www.myspace.com/bobbitogarcia
http://www.youtube.com/user/bobbitiogarcia
http://www.bouncemag.com

& guests DJ Illo, Drastik Vektrx & Die.Nasty.

1. Sneaker Battle

**Calling all Sneaker Heads! You think you got what it takes to be Ottawa’s sneaker champion? Simply send us pics of your shoe collection, with a small description to:

kapacity@gmail.com

** Featuring men’s and women’s categories!

**All the finalists will be contacted and invited to showcase their 3 best shoes from their collection at Ritual Nightclub where this year’s champ will be announced!

**Finalists will also be responsible to build a display for their shoes and will be judged on their presentation.

** All entries must be received by Sunday, June 7th 2009

2. VANS Customs Battle!

** New this year, 20 local artists were handed a fresh pair of all white Vans shoes to customize anyway they choose.

** The shoes will be displayed at Ritual where you, the public, will help us pick the winner… Plus, place a bid during our silent auction and a pair of “Customs” could be yours!

** Artists include:

Brian Watson
Jay Relly
Jenna Armstrong
Dario Pertuzzi
Julian Garner
Jennilee Murray
Jimmy Gobeil
Drew Mosely
Patrick Avive
Daser
Robbie Lariviere
Gunk
Redfive
Josh Chambers
AZdead
Mopes
Vivs
Guen Douglas
Mr. Jollymore
Kiersten Eagan

Flying Coffin X The Hundreds

2009-05-29T13:21:00.001-07:00

The Hundreds just dropped a series of collab shirts that celebrate the culture of Hardcore! Jason from Flying Coffin was one of the collaborators and his design is a reference to split 7" vinyl singles, standard practice among the DIY hardcore bands. Three different color vinyl, orange, green, and purple only available through the Flying Coffin online shop (purple) and The Hundreds store's in LA (green) and San Fran (orange). Cop one for the FC online shop here!

The SEVENTH LETTER (Spring/Summer 09)

2009-05-25T08:49:00.001-07:00

Just got in the new Seventh Letter collection, ia lot more designs not shown here, but ts going fast! Come check it out at the shop before they are gone!

True Colors (Spring 09)

2009-05-25T08:44:00.001-07:00

True Colors just dropped a few new designs for spring, there's one for the fellas, and one for the ladies (both available in black as well) now at the shop!

K-Way

2009-05-25T08:39:00.001-07:00

We brought back another classic old school brand K-WAY is now officially at The Layup, a lot have sold from our first shipment, second drop coming soon!

Kicks

2009-05-25T08:34:00.000-07:00

Some new kicks at the shop, mainly in bigger sizes 11-13, roll through and check it out, or peep more details on our facebook page.

ROCKERS NYC (CHURCH OF THE RAD MIND COLLECTION)

2009-05-25T08:30:00.000-07:00

Never really posted much of the stuff from the ROCKERS spring/summer drop... there's some ladies shirts as well that i'll post later, roll by the shop and check it out!

New Rap Videos from Some Old Favorites

2009-05-18T14:18:00.000-07:00

Raekwon (Feat. Ghostface Killah & Method Man) - New Wu

Some Dope Tunes via UNKUT.COM

2009-05-18T08:37:00.000-07:00

If you don't already check UNKUT on the regular you betta start now, sick interviews and hilarious posts... here are some tunes they posted, the Heltah Skeltah remix is sick, peep it.

Redman, Method Man feat. Ghostface and Raekwon - Four Minutes to Lockdown

Heltah Skeltah - Midnight Madness (M-Phazes RMX)

Sadat X - ‘Goin’ Back’

Cam’Ron - ‘Curve’

The Skywalker

2009-05-13T07:57:00.000-07:00

DON'T TAP THE GLASS - BENDER & ZEEBOT ART SHOW @ THE LAYUP, OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY, MAY 15th 8-11

2009-05-10T12:09:00.000-07:00

Come check out our latest art show featuring our good homies BENDER (Flight Distance) and ZEEBOT... Opening night is this Friday, May 15th 8-11 at the The Layup, 854 Somerset St W. The collection will be up in the shop for a month so come by and check it out but don't sleep because stuff will sell! Peep here for more info!

Atmosphere Show Saturday, May 9th moved to Barrymoore's

2009-05-05T09:33:00.000-07:00

(official notice straight from Kapacity)
Sorry for the inconvenience but the show on Saturday has moved to Barrymore's...Same line up, Same great show - Don't miss it!

FULL INFO BELOW...

Kapacity Entertainment proudly presents the When God Gives You Ugly Tour featuring Atmosphere live in concert with special guests Attracted to Gods and Shaun Boothe at Barrymore's Music Hall.

ATMOSPHERE
Rhymesayers Entertainment - Minneapolis, MN
http://www.myspace.com/atmosphere

w/ Special Guests

ATTRACTED TO GODS
http://www.myspace.com/attractedtogods

SHAUN BOOTHE
Toronto

Tickets: $22 in advance
Available at: http://www.ticketweb.ca, Top of the World, Norml Clothing, Vertigo Records, Endhits, Rugged Culture & The Lay Up.

Barrymore's Music Hall - 323 Bank St - Ottawa, ON

Doors: 9pm - 19+ Event

http://www.kapacity.ca
http://www.oneloveartists.ca

p.s. still some tickets left here at the shop, CASH ONLY!

GKAE on some Talk show

2009-04-21T18:59:00.000-07:00

ACTUAL PAIN X FOOL’S GOLD RECORDS PRESENT:

2009-04-19T11:48:00.000-07:00

JOKERS OF THE SCENE
“SINCE OUR LAST REPORT MANY THINGS HAVE CHANGED”

THIS DARK, BROODING MIXTAPE MARKS A DEPARTURE IN JOTS SOUND OF LATE. STILL INCREDIBLY CATCHY AND DANCEABLE ALTHOUGH NOW POSSESSING A BLEAK, INDUSTRIAL TONE, JOKERS OF THE SCENE ARE SET TO REINVENT THE WHEEL ON THIS ONE, LIKELY STARTING A REVOLUTION OF MAD MAX PROPORTIONS. FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND ENJOY COURTESY OF ACTUAL PAIN AND FOOL’S GOLD RECORDS. ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT JOTS AT COACHELLA THIS WEEKEND, AND ON TOUR EXTENSIVELY! CLICK HERE FOR FREE DOWN LOAD!

TRACKLISTING:
1. THROBBING GRISTLE – PERSUASION (MOTOR REMIX)
2. SETH TROXLER – AGGRESSION
3. FLOSSTRADAMUS – BIG BILLS (JOKERS OF THE SCENE AFTER 4AM REWORK)
4. MAGIK JOHNSON – ASYLUM SNEAKER (PADDED CELL)
5. CHELONIS R JONES – REHABILITATION (DACHSHUND REMIX)
6. MONSIEUR MONSIEUR – GAMBLER
7. ACID GIRLS – NUMBERS SONG (JOKERS OF THE SCENE TAKING ACID TO MAKE MUSIC TO TALK TO GIRLS TO REMIX)
8. DARLING FARAH – HAIR DOWN
9. OLIVER HUNTEMANN AND STEPHAN BODZIN – FASHION SHOW
10. DJ PIERRE – I’VE LOST CONTROL (SPASTIC MELTDOWN MIX)
11. ANDRE WINTER – TRAUMA
12. ROB THREEZY – THE CHANGE UP (JOKERS OF THE SCENE REMIX)
13. TONY SENGHORE AND BARON BANE – LOVE CURE ALL (DAVID EKENBACK DUB)
14. THE ROGUE ELEMENT – HIVE
15. MELLOW – GOODBYE BASIL
16. BURNS – TURBO (JOKERS OF THE SCENE REMIX)
17. RETRO/GRADE – MODA

FOOLS GOLD
JOKERS OF THE SCENE

KING OF SOLE article in the Ottawa Citizen

2009-04-14T11:03:00.001-07:00

There was an article in the Ottawa Citizen today on sneaker culture, mainly focussing on our pal Rob "The Shoe Man" Krantzberg. I got a blurb or 2 in there as well as giving the shop a little shine. Peep the article online here and/or grab a copy of today's paper.

House Of Paint Fund Raiser, Friday, April 24th @ Barrymoore's

2009-04-13T11:32:00.000-07:00

House of PainT is back this summer, and to celebrate a three-month countdown to the July main event we’re hosting LauncH 2009 - a huge fundraising bash at Barrymore’s Music Hall on Friday, April 24.

The night will feature a 2on2 BBoy*Bgirl battle (w/prizes from our sponsors), a retrospective of NCR graf pieces and HoP footage on Barrymore’s giant screen, a silent auction and a special live performance on the mic by CROUP - while some of the scene’s dopest DJs keep the party going all night long!

As House of PainT has grown from +/-100 attendees in 2003 to nearly 1000 ppl braving the rain, hail and lightning last year, so have the infrastructure needs and costs for this amazing event. We are reaching out to the Ottawa community on this night to raise some very needed funds for this year’s jam which will be taking place Saturday, JULY 25th.

So join us @ Barrymore’s on April 24th for a killer party in support of this year’s jam.

DJ’s:
CHRIS INTERNATIONAL
ZATTAR
KARYEN
MEMETIC
+ special live performance: CROUP ( http://www.myspace.com/croupg )

2 on 2 bboy*bgirl battle (register with an email to hopweb@gmail.com)

Barrymore’s Music Hall
323 Bank St.
doors open at 9 (battle starts @ 10) arrive early for registration!
19+ w/ID
5$ til 11pm / 7$ after

EASTER HOURS

2009-04-10T07:44:00.000-07:00

We are closed for Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Monday (as per usual). So come check us out Saturday 12-9, the we are back again Tuesday 12-7. Enjoy getting sick from gorging on easter eggs and chocolate bunnies!

Introducing ROCKERS NYC now @ THE LAYUP

2009-04-08T13:06:00.000-07:00

RockersNYC Spring/Summer 09 LOOKBOOK
Uploaded by pickuptherockers

WE are proud to introduce one of the dopest brands out right now ROCKERS NYC... we just got their new spring/summer collection "The Church of the Rad Mind" get it while you still can

F*&K PJ

2009-04-07T12:44:00.000-07:00

Heres a hilarious clip from the GZA show the other night.

FLIGHT DISTANCE - "GPS" Video

2009-04-07T11:20:00.000-07:00

Our homies and crew mates FLIGHT DISTANCE (fresh off their show opening for GZA Saturday night) have dropped a dope lil indie video for an older track called "GPS" off their first album "Run For Your Lives" (get a copy of that album here at the shop for $10). Peep more of their ish here on myspace.

Keep an ear to the street for their highly anticipated sophomore effort produced by my main man (and partner in rhyme) Croup, and if you don't have his recently released album ("Who Let The Gods Out) then what are you waiting for, pick it up asap here at the shop for $10! Peep his ish here on myspace.

SCHRAMPPPPPAGNE

2009-04-05T13:41:00.000-07:00

2009-04-03T07:20:00.001-07:00

FLYING COFFIN (new spring 09 collection)

2009-03-27T10:51:00.000-07:00

The new FLYING COFFIN collection just arrived, and it's looking as dope as ever, limited quantities, so don't sleep!!! Peep the full collection here

NEW ACTUAL PAIN "WILD LIFE" COLLECTION NOW AT THE SHOP

2009-03-24T11:00:00.000-07:00

The latest collection from one of our favorite brands ACTUAL PAIN has just arrived, here is a taste of the pure evilness. Don't sleep, very limited quantities!

Rock N' Roll Garage Sale Tonight @ Mercury Lounge

2009-03-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

"HERE'S THE HOTTEST LINE UP AT A GARAGE SALE EVER!!
THE LAY UP SHOP-the best store around for old school treats
PIKA JEWELLERY-one of a kind finds-stylish and sexy
VANESSA & HER FUNKY HANDBAGS!!just in time for Spriing
LIVE ART with ROBBIE from NORML-Ottawa's freshest mover and shaker
JOSE'S CUSTOM SNEAKERS

Sample treats from our ... BOOF-EH! cheeze in a can, spam sandwiches, cocktail weenies!

Bring your odd sox to the "Broken down Sox Box" : find a pair & win a cocktail!

Enjoy bargain basement booze prices as the Mercury unloads their Winter stash.

Vinyl, Vinyl, Vinyls... Dj Jim Reiley is selling some. Bring yours! We are playing Rock and Roll on Vinyl alongside many other special gems.
Ginette Bobo is hauling her Cher,Bananarama,Elvis vinyl to the dj booth

Jack Daniels lounge will be open!

RSVP now. This ain't the Superdome and we need to get all'a'y'all in here!"

We will be getting rid of old stock for cheap so come check it out!!!

WEST COAST VIDEOS!

2009-03-20T12:47:00.000-07:00

Tiffs and more heat!

2009-03-07T16:18:00.001-08:00

Some new kicks: VNDS Tiffs sz 11, DS Lobsters sz 8, 2005 Air Max 95's sz 11, DS Air Force 1 Supreme "Kobe" sz 10.5

Kutiman

2009-03-05T08:23:00.000-08:00

http://thru-you.com/#

check this out to see Kutiman's next level youtube mixing...heaterz!!

CASHTRO - CROSBY SHOW MIXTAPE Re-release, Free Download Available Now!!

2009-03-04T11:21:00.000-08:00

Our homie CASHTRO was supposed to bring us copies of this a while ago but now he's leaking a re-release version with some new tracks for free!!!!

Here is what he said in his FB post:

"Shouts TO The Lay Up Shop , They shoulda had Hard copies a long time ago... ! But they can fix it with the bloggin like bin laden and all that...!

But to The People ! Please ENJOY !! And It's A Re release w/ new Music. Hollaaaa."

DL it for free here!

GIRLS LIKE HIP HOP TOO! Feat ETERNIA, KOOL KRYS, LAYD SHELZ and RUBY JANE - TONIGHT @ MERCURY LOUNGE

2009-03-01T11:03:00.000-08:00

Odd Angle Music presents:

RED MERCURY
First Sunday of Every Month

GIRLS LIKE HIP HOP TOO!

Featuring:
ETERNIA
Urbnet Records, Toronto
http://www.urbnet.com/eternia
http://www.myspace.com/eternia

KOOL KRYS with DJ DUCATS
http://www.koolkrys.com
http://www.djducats.com
http://www.myspace.com/djducats

LAYD SHELZ
Mass Entertainment
http://www.myspace.com/laydshelz
http://www.ottawamusicawards.com/ladyshelz

Beats by:
RUBY JANE
Montreal
http://www.myspace.com/vintagerubyjane

Art for sale by:
AMY, ASYLUM, CALI, D CASEY, DOLL, LETS, ROXANNE and SHANE

The Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market Sq.
Sunday, March 1st '09
$10 cover / Doors at 9 / 19+
Ladies get in free before 11

CRAZY SALE!!!!!!

2009-02-26T11:25:00.000-08:00

Yes, to make room for the many new spring products that are on the way, we are having mad sales on all remaining clothing and many sneakers as well (excluding consignment items) 40-75% off!!!

The sale will start this weekend and go on until next weekend, please keep in mind we are still closed on Monday this week.

Here are some examples of what to expect:

brands = The Seventh Letter, Actual Pain, Flying Coffin, Blood is the New Black, X-Large, Know1edge, and more...

tees = $17-$25 (regularly priced $40-$50)
new eras = $20-$25 (regularly priced $40-$50)
hoodies = $30-$45 (regularly priced $90-$110)
crew neck sweatshirts = $35-$40 (regularly priced $70-$80)

Come through and check it out!

DJ Premier & Blaq Poet this Thursday!

2009-02-24T12:08:00.000-08:00

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Kapacity Entertainment, Heaven Nightclub & Ebony & Ivory Entertainment presents

"One of greatest Producers/DJ's of all time"

DJ PREMIER
Gangstarr - Year Round Records - Brooklyn, NY
http://www.myspace.com/djpremier
http://www.yearroundrecords.com

w/ special guests

BLAQ POET
Queensbridge Most Dangerous
http://www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecompoetblaq

DJ ILLO
EH! Team DJ's - Stylusts
http://www.myspace.com/djillo

DJ MACE
Ebony & Ivory Ent
http://www.ebonyandivoryent.com

Tickets: $25 Early Bird special - $30 in advance - more at the door

Available at: Top of the World, Norml Clothing, Vertigo Records, Rugged Culture, End Hits & The Lay Up.

Doors: 10pm - 19+ event

http://www.kapacity.ca
http://www.oneloveartists.com
http://www.clubheaven.ca

Nate Robinson's NIKE Foamposite Lite PE "KRYPTONATES" on EBAY!

2009-02-18T10:04:00.000-08:00

This years Slam Dunk Champ Nate Robinson made a lot of noise in the sneaker community when he broke out his glowing KRYPTONATE Foamposite Lites. There has been much speculation whether Nike will release these to the public but a pair has already surfaced on Ebay and are going for around $1100 as of this post!

Info courtesy of Sneaker News and Nice Kicks

New Consignment Kicks... Vintage OG's size 10.5-11

2009-02-18T07:50:00.001-08:00

We just got in some dope vintage heat, 1996 Nike Air More-Uptempo in Scotty Pippen's Olympic colorway sz 10.5 and some OG 1997 Nike Air Foamposites sz 11, as well as some DMP Air Jordan VI sz 10.5 and some Olympic Gold Dunks sz 10.5. Don't sleep on the heat!!!