Download HERE, trust me when I say there are some bangers on here. Expect to hear 1 or 2 exclusive tracks on our AnmlHse Mixtape later this month. Scroll down to hear a brief description of the mixtape.

“DMV buzzmaker tabi Bonney has teamed up with Mick Boogie and DJBooth.net to take listeners on a trip to A Place Called Stardom. This mixtape features 24 tracks’ worth of original material, including Booth-approved leaks “Killer People” and “Get Me.” Making guest appearances on this mixtape are Wale, Raheem Devaughn, GZA, Jovi Rockwell, Curren$y and many more features. Beats come courtesy of such heavyweight producers as The Alchemist, Cosmo and Jon Redwine.”

Throughout the 4+ years that we’ve been here in Philadelphia, the number of AnmlHse members and associates have no doubt doubled and tripled each year. With that said, the number of artistic talents have doubled and tripled as well. Although everyone mainly sees the partying aspect of The AnmlHse Brand, the Arts are definitely still a main focus and a driving force in everything we do. At the end of the day we’re all students of Art & Design, maturing as we go along into our career that we chose in this visual field. Here I present to you an AnmlHse Product Packaging Project (say that 3 times fast, I dare you). This project was conceptualized and created by the fellow Anml / Graphic Designer, Eric King. Followers of the blog may have come to know him as the photographer, GeekAllStar as well. There was also major help from Andres Garcia, bringing the whole project to life with extra 3D work on the project. An idea such as this shows how important packaging is as an integral part in any company, showing creativity, maturity and customer appreciation with each sale.

The first part of the project is a box with a clear slip cover. Something like this comes in handy, specifically for online orders. The box is adorned with symbols that represent the Anmls individually and symbols that are synonymous with the brand such as Raccoon Tail, an Acorn, Silhouette of a Bear, Plastic Beer Pong Cup, 40oz Bottle, etc. The colorway is inspired by the constant AnmlHse usage of black with pop colors, as seen in the original Big Deal Project. Pay attention to the small detailing on the side of the box, fresh.

The second part consists of different product bags, mainly used for in-store purchases. The bags are white, with the same symbols on that are on the box, but in a frosted gloss. The name AnmlHse is clear as well so our notoriously colorful t-shirts will give the bag a consistent pop of color to attract the eye. Also, peep the solid color Bamboo Logo on the right hand side of the bag as well. The bag comes in assorted colors: purple, island blue and lime green.

Make sure you guys go out and see The Paxtons with Philly’s own SELA, this Friday!

Friday, June 11th @ 9PM
210 Rivington Street, NYC
$10 Cover

If you guys follow any of the Anmls on Twitter, I’m sure you’ve caught wind of us compiling music for an official AnmlHse mixtape. Well you’ve heard correctly folks. It’s going down like the catalina winemixer! Corny movie quotes aside, this is going to be an epic venture that we’re embarking on. Throughout the years, we’ve come into contact with some of the most talented, driven and fun musicians that every city has to offer. Because of our eclectic interest in genres, from Hip-Hop to Electro all the way to Pop and Punk, the artists on this mixtape reflect that and offers a variety of tunes for everybody to enjoy. Also, to differ ourselves from the rest of the Streetwear brands out there, co-signing one specific artist or compiling the latest tracks from mainstream artists I decided it would be best to pay homage to the underground and up-and-coming artists. Now that’s not to say that if you’re not on the mixtape then you’re not talented, but here at AnmlHse since day 1 we’ve always believed in being able to branch out and reach out to new artists but also keeping it in the family as well. Pause. But seriously, the artists that we are in contact with support us and vice versa so it’s only right. After these first 2 volumes drop, we will be taking song submissions for future mixtape releases so no worries :O)

In keeping with the AnmlHse spirit, the mixtapes will be called “BYOB” and will be in volumes. Hopefully every 3 months or so. They will be mixed and blended together by the homie DJ Philly Will, with artistic direction from the AnmlHse staff. I won’t reveal who’s on the mixtape just yet, but all I have to say is be ready for this to be on heavy rotation. If you pay attention to the New Music: section of this blog then you’ll see some familiar names on the mixtape. There is no official release date yet, but we’re hoping to have Volume 1 done by the end of June so be on the lookout for the Album Art & Tracklisting in the next few weeks. Stay tuned fellow Anmls!

If you have an inquiry about the project, or want to help sponsor it. Contact me in the comment box below.

This weekend I attended the infamous 40oz Bounce with some crazy Anmls and here’s some of the dope flicks of everything that jumped off that day. We were pretty much the first ones there, even before the DJ at 1pm. We kicked back, met a couple of new cool kids and drank the free 40oz’s they had on deck. My homegirls of the Black Kats had “Organic” brownies & cookies so you already know what the deal was with that. I also linked up with the coolest ninjah outchea, Chinelle, as well to chop it up about our future collab and on a dope project she’s been doing called Duces II. Check that out when you guys have the chance. Uptown was definitely the move that day, it was warm as hell so all the girls came out either look’n scandalous or extra cute, FTW either way. The homies came out with their dogs, not a big fan of that idea haha but it was all good. The grill was cook’n as well, my homie Reni had that on lock which made the area EXTRA hot lol but the breeze from the Hudson River made it tolerable. I was pretty drunk by 7pm so we dipped out to get ready for the after parties that night. All in all, it was a real good time. Great vibes with all the cool kids, and DRAMA FREE. Success.

Shoutout to Carter, Khalid, Frank and Jamar and Eric for coming thru and snapping pictures of the day. It’s not everyday that I get to kick it with my Philly peoples in NY. Also, shoutout to 40oz Van for another successful event, I heard they had a helicopter come to shut down the party! Hahaha that’s epic. Check out the rest of the pics HERE (Eric GeeKids Cave) on facebook, tag your friends! Check out some of the pics below

Rest In Paradise: Sabina Rose O’Donnell.

It’s still very difficult for me to actually acknowledge that you’re gone. Known by many to be a petite girl with a giant heart, she was always sweet and always dancing whenever she wasn’t working. I could never imagine a person such as her could die so violently, in the blink of an eye. But in the end, I think she would would be amazed how many people cared about her. How many people are supporting her family and sending her prayers. Philadelphia’s reaction to your death is astounding, and a heartbreaking reality check. Death always finds a way to bring people together. I’d like to think it’s because it makes us realize how fragile we really are. I wish we could’ve gotten closer but I cherish the fun times we had party’n and of course chill’n in The Piazza. You will be missed, kiddo.

There is a movement in Philly to bring her killer to justice. Tommy Up; Owner of the PYT Restaurant & Bar where she worked, has started a Sabina Rose O’Donnell Fund. If you would like to make a cash, check or paypal donation, e-mail him at pytphilly@gmail.com. Also, everyone is dedicating their parties to Sabina this week and giving all proceeds to the fund. So party on friends! This is how you can help out. Mo Money No Problems at Silk, Mojito (Dance For Sabina) at Octo, Locals Only at PYT and even The Roots Picnic will have tables set-up for donations. So come out this week, chill out with good folks and celebrate her life. Also, remember to be safe in these streets! Summer is here and ignorant monsters don’t know how to act.

Big things on the rise for Gilbere Forte, hold’n Philly down with his new upcoming project, 87 Dreams. Stay tuned for the mixtape drop later this month.

Read! Read! Read! New issue features the homie Quan Luv and co. with his new collective art group, Visions.18 among many others. You can view the magazine HERE at their website. Peep game!

So you guys should already know the deal! We’re doing a Ticket Giveaway for the Nas & Damian Marley concert at the House Of Blues in Atlantic City for July 29th. The first person to comment on this blog wins 2 Tickets to see them that will be held at the “Will Call” counter the day of the show. Write your name, your email/twitter url on the comment box and I will contact you if you won. Comment quick! These contests go fast! And make sure to be on the lookout for more Ticket Giveaways in the upcoming weeks by checking the AnmlHse on Facebook.com/AnmlHse Twitter.com/AnmlHse or this very Blog!

By the way, we got another surprise Ticket Giveaway coming up next week. Stay tuned!

Tomorrow, Thursday May 27 is The New World Classic, brought to you by our friends at SWRV with a collaborative effort brought to you by Foreign Unity. Part 1 of this event will be in NYC at Studio 205, be there if you’re in town. If not, part 2 of their event will be held in Philly as well so don’t worry. More info on the event below.

“SWRV [Philadelphia / Los Angeles] and Foreign Unity [Los Angeles / NYC], present to you this New World Classic. Inspired by Steve Power’s A Love Letter For You mural series found throughout West Philadelphia, a new classic scene is set – vibrant and unafraid to become a fresh standard of style.

Styled by both SWRV and Foreign Unity, each look and location was handpicked to bring the dream of a new world into a reality, and placed into a look book which will hit the SWRV website at the start of June. Physical copies will also be available via the site. To celebrate to release of this collaboration, they both will host a multi-city exhibition entitled The New World Classic; featuring the photos from the lookbook, a jewlery exhibition of a new Foreign Unity collection, and music performances from choice producers and DJ’s from the east and west coast.

Artists will include Los Angeles’ P.U.D.G.E and J-Heart, NYC’s DJ Bonnie Danger, Philly’s DJ PHSH, and more. Area urban artists, designers, musicians, and creators all invited to attend.”