Browsing the "Swizz Beatz" Tag
SWIZZ BEATZ Swizz Beatz is a hip-hop producer originally introduced to the world via DMX’s Ruff Ryders crew in the late 1990s. He has become increasingly involved with the world of sneakers, having been named the creative director of Reebok in 2011. Since then Swizz has been a key player in Reebok’s lifestyle and retro strategies.
June 6th, 2011 by John K.
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The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ was filled to the brim with today’s hottest and most relevant hip-hop celebrities, who performed at the annual HOT 97 concert event. All the headlining names brought out some sick heat, like Wale’s Nike Air Foamposite Pro ‘Retro’ and Nike Air Max LeBron VII ‘HWC’ PE, Fabolous’ Air Jordan III ‘Flip’, Wiz Khalifa’s Air Jordan VI Infrared, and many, many more. Swizz Beatz showed up wearing a new White/Red/Black colorway of his Reebok Kamikaze, but it was also interesting to note that Rick Ross, who has been consistent with his Nike/Jordan game, wore a pair of the Kamikazes as well. There were plenty of other great sneaker sightings, like the Air Jordan IV ‘Laser’ and ‘Cool Grey’, the Air Jordan III ‘True Blue’, and Air Jordan 1 ‘BMP’, so take a nice look at all the celebs from the HOT 97 Summer Jam 2011 and let us know who rocked the best kicks!
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June 3rd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Were you among the eighty-four lucky sneakerheads who got their hands on a pair of autographed Swizz Beatz x Reebok Kamikazes? It’s likely the ansewr is ‘no’, but luckily, RBK didn’t keep their collaboration with the One Man Band Man to a single, frustratingly limited release. To the contrary, two different Swizz Beatz-designed Kamikaze 2011s will hit select retailers next Friday, June 10th with an MSRP of $100. One pair goes with an almost Air Max 95-style range of grey shades with neon yellow accents, while the other is a look borrowed from the original Pump, a black and white getup with orange peeking from the sockliner. Click through to see more angles plus a list of retailers that will have the Swizz Beatz x Reebok Kamikaze next Friday.
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May 16th, 2011 by John K.
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On the heels of the successful release of the limited edition Swizz Beatz x Reebok Kamikaze 2011 this past Friday, Reebok’s future in the lifestyle genre looks rather promising. Sneaker News already showed you an all-new high-top model with two in-step straps studded with square rivets, which gave you a nice hint about what to expect from the Swizz x Reebok partnership, so here’s a look at a few more samples. The most notable of these samples is the red/silver/white pair, which is clearly inspired by another Reebok Basketball classic – the Reebok Blast. The Midsole features visible Hexalite a la the Question Mid and a flashy upper design using a number of different materials like a metallic-finished mesh, patent leather, and flat leather. Another interesting pair is Black/Gold mid-top which features a luxurious in-step strap that spans the entire forefoot. In addition to the new models is a new colorway of the Reebok Kamikaze 2011. Check out the samples below and let us know which of these samples you like best. via TSG.
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May 13th, 2011 by John K.
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Today, Reebok finally unveiled the Reebok Kamikaze 2011 in 84 limited edition pairs of the Red/Grey colorway, each autographed by hip-hop mega-producer Swizz Beats. Now that the groundwork has been laid for the most anticipated Reebok shoe in years, Reebok will release two more colorways this June 10th – one in a Grey/Neon/White combination and a second in a Black/Orange/White version. Both pairs will hit select stores in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Both colorways feature the aggressive midsole design with visible Hexalite cushioning, a sleek patent leather toe guard, nubuck and synthetic leather uppers, and a breathable mesh-like material on the upper and tongue. Expect both colorways to hit stores on June 10th, so take another look below and let us know what you think.
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May 13th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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That Swizz Beatz’ production and recording career has proven to be nearly doubly as long as Shawn Kemp’s career peak goes to show how much has changed since the latter was dunking at the 1995 NBA All-Star Game in the original Reebok Kamikaze. But rappers can move sneakers just as well if not better than basketball players these days and the inclusion of this nod to a mid-90s classic earns Swizzy’s collabo with RBK some extra street cred. The Reebok Kamikaze 2011 was designed by Swizz Beatz and will see its first colorway hit retailers this Friday the 13th in a super-limited run, but after that the general public can get its fair share of Hexalite cushioning when these black/red and grey/teal colorways hit retailers later this summer. Click through to see more of both and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release dates. via Eastbay
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May 12th, 2011 by Aaron Kr.
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Reebok is ready to take its lifestyle footwear label to the next level with the much-anticipated release of the Swizz Beatz x Reebok Kamikaze, a remastered version of the heralded Reebok design from the 90′s, now given a contemporary twist. We first learned of the partnership between Reebok and the hip-hop mega-producer late last year and after an official announcement and debut in mid-February, Reebok is ready to lay down a hit collabo with the limited release of the Grey/Red colorway of the Swizz Beatz x Reebok Kamikaze. Just eighty-four pairs of this version will release tomorrow, May 13th, with each pair being accompanied with an individually numbered hangtag autographed by Swizz Beatz himself. We’ve been teased aplenty with sneak previews at upcoming colorways like the ‘Black and Yellow’ and ‘Grape Juice,’ as well as the ‘Name These Kicks‘ contest that went live at the end of January, but now its finally time to try to get your hands on a pair. Sneaker News already brought you a list of stores that will have these available (listed again after the jump), but if you’ll be in the NYC area tomorrow, hit up Harlem NYC on 125th St. for a special release event and a Reebok footwear showcase.
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May 9th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Aside from “Chillin’, chillin’, chillin’,” hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz has been busy working on his collaboration with Reebok. Sneaker News just showed you some sample images of Swizzy’s upcoming designs and now we have release info to share on the original tag team effort. The Swizz Beatz x Reebok Kamikaze will see a super-limited release this Friday, May 13th when a mere 84 pairs will be distributed across seven select US retailers. Each one comes with a numbered hangtag personally signed by Swizz and though the $100 MSRP is pretty reasonable, less than a hundred pairs means the resale price could easily double that. Click through to see the list of stores where you’ll be able to find the Swizz Beats x Reebok Limited Edition Kamikaze and let us know if you’ll be lining up to grab a pair.
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May 6th, 2011 by John K.
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Swizz Beats’ collaboration with Reebok has been detailed on Sneaker News since news of the partnership first broke out, but it looks like it’s more than a one-shoe deal. Check out these upcoming samples from the Swizz Beats x Reebok collection, which features a slimmer, more lifestyle-driven appeal, utilizing two different in-step straps with rock-star studs that may remind you of the Christian Louboutin spike-studded chukka-style sneakers. At least two colorways of this sneaker can be expected – one in red and another in a lux cream tone. So which of the two Swizz Beats x Reebok collaborations do you prefer? The aggressive, sporty Kamikaze, or this sleeker design suited for the nightlife? Check out an extra view after the jump and let us know what you think.
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