The USS Constellation... Know your history.
See that Domino Sugar factory... It's a drug front.
Our home away from home
At least that's what the banners outside our hotel said. It makes sense. The city's two pro teams are the Orioles and the Ravens. Word to a retired Steve "Air" McNair. The Bmore Mrs. TMB and I saw this past weekend was less fowl, and all tourist sights, cheerleaders (there was a competition in town) and seafood. And while I did find some sick suede Nike boat shoes in Downtown Locker Room (The Wire cast look-alikes dissuaded me from taking a flick), I didn't see much in the way of Baltimore kick game.
My family used to love some Rusty Scupper. 
This is where it all started for Dru Hill. Figures.
Damn they love some Old Bay. SMH
A fan favorite of ‘80s babies and true watch collectors alike, Casio’s G-Shock brand is 25 years strong. In honor of their 25th birthday Casio will be releasing a bunch of collabo watches as well as several limited-edition. The good folks at LRG have already dropped their take on the classic G.
For those of you interested in a little history:
In 1983, a Casio engineer designed a watch that would withstand a fall from atop a three-story building, creating the world’s toughest watch. Using a triple-protection design for the parts, module, and case, the G-Shock offered a radical new type of watch that was virtually shock proof. Its unique look and practicality was immediately recognized, making the G-Shock wildly popular.
The gray skeleton is the second watch being released from the 25th Anniversary G-Shock watch series. The watch is water resistant up to 200M and features a multi-function alarm, EL backlight, 1/100-second stopwatch and a countdown timer.
The limited edition 25th Anniversary G-Shock Skeleton is available nationwide and online for $130.
In addition to the gray skeleton, Casio also introduced the Vivid Colors series (seen below) earlier this year. Available in red, green and white, the Vivid Colors series is available nationwide and online for $120.
I am all about collabos. Whether its sneakers or toys, the meeting of creative minds usually results in something fresh. Witness the Lasonic x FM$ Ghetto Blaster.
I've been a purveyor of the men's watch game for a few years now. In fact, ever since I purchased my tried and true Faconnable F. Chrono (one of my first grown man purchases) while in South Beach a few years back, I have been into "finer timepieces." So, imagine my surprise when I learned that the hot watch above was a Timex?!?!
The well-known watchmaker is stepping its game up with the TX Watches line. I was particularly impressed with their 500 Series: World Time line. Coming in a variety of styles, the line may just give brands like Movado and Bulova a run for their money.
Granted, its no Tag Hauer or Brietling, but the TX 500 Series (priced at around $450) is a nice piece if you're looking to step your game up. Check out a few more of their styles below:
Having worked in the same industry for almost 10 years now, I have always wanted to own my own thing. When I was younger it was a magazine (Thank God I didn’t do that). Later, it was a record store (Ditto!). And more recently, I have had my eye on… Well, I will get back to that.
The bottom line is: As my career progresses I find that I’m in need of a passionate outlet—a place to talk shit, post hot photos (mainly of sneakers and gadgets) and rant about everyday things that I love/hate. That said I wanted to concentrate on something I loved. This is where I have reached an interesting crossroads in my life.
Now, I consider myself a pretty good writer and after realizing at a somewhat early age that it was my preferred method of expression, I set out to be just that. Mission accomplished—sort of. Similarly, I have been a music lover as long as I can remember. From humming whatever 80s one-hit wonder was on the radio to fiercely debating the merits of one MC or band over another in college, music was always a part of me. Therefore, it seemed only fitting that I try to find a job that involved music. So, writing + music = music journalist. Right?
At the time, it made perfect sense. Free CDs, backstage passes and all I had to do was what I loved. But the thing about getting what you want, I have learned, is that you get it ALL—the good (interviewing your heroes), the bad (constant rewrites) and the supremely ugly (interviewing your heroes—they’re usually not the mythic beings you have created in your mind). It’s that all that has me wondering if I still love music. Wondering if I still love writing. It’s that all that gave birth to TMB. I wanted to get back to the middle. Word to India.Arie.
I wanted to get back to writing about what I love without having to get the approval of others first. I wanted to get back to writing about what I hate without having to censor myself. I wanted to be free. I wanted to own my own—and share it with the world on my terms.
I mean this blog will definitely mention music, but it will also feature:
