👟 In the tenth episode of FRESH PAIR -- the hit custom sneaker interview show from Uproxx -- Ice Cube reacts to a 1-of-1 pair of custom kicks, created for him by hip-hop icon Just Blaze and sneaker customizer-to-the-stars, Katty Customs.
The sneakers celebrate Cube's album Amerikkka's Most Wanted, Friday, NWA, Westside Connection, and more -- all through the creativity of the shoe design.
The Amerikkka's Most theme, the Bye Felicia backtab, the Parental Advisory soles -- this Fresh Pair sets the bar higher than ever. In Cube's own words: "I think this is one of the most creative ways to interview and pay respects and salute artists. I think it's extremely unique."
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR KATTY CUSTOMS:
Technical Lead: Bryan Mageman -- / drode.atelier
Leatherwork: Laura Boos -- / thelauraboos
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro.
0:49 - Sneaker check!
1:22 - Cube's Fresh Pair reveal.
1:57 - Why Dr. Dre wouldn't produce 'Amerikkka's Most Wanted.'
2:53 - Where is 3rd Bass producer Sam Sever?
3:54 - Running into Chuck D at Def Jam Studios and jumping on 'Burn Hollywood Burn.'
4:45 - Public Enemy's Bomb Squad insisting on fully producing Amerikkka's Most.
6:00 - Parental Advisory soles and why N.W.A. built the warning into their album art.
8:26 - How the clouds on the sneaker match the Amerikka's Most album.
8:50 - Cube's inspirations for making pro-Black music with a message.
10:50 - Compton's Music History and what Ice Cube listened to as a kid.
12:02 - The NBA vs the Big3 and the meaning behind "Fuck The Gatekeepers".
13:37 - Death Certificate's controversial cover.
14:25 - No Vaseline being the greatest diss track and how to make "bozos" sound hard.
15:09 - Westside Connection and the inspiration behind the "W" hand signal.
16:52 - What to expect from the Big3 and why music and basketball go together.
19:12 - Cube's many music groups and collabs via assorted insoles for the sneaker.
22:56 - Cube's favorite line from the film, "Friday".
24:28 - Will Chris Tucker and Ice Cube make a new "Friday" movie?
24:46 - Writing "It Was a Good Day" and how to know a song will be a hit.
27:52 - Cube names his top five "Storytelling Rap" songs.
29:21 - Cube names his favorite Ice Cube rap lyric.
29:58 - Would Ice Cube buy a pair of these sneakers if they were on the market?
31:06 - Cube's custom Fresh Pair box crafted by renowned artisan Bear Walker.
31:30 - Cube's exit interview and what he really thinks about the sneakers and the show.
Fresh Pair, a new series from Uproxx starring hip-hop legend Just Blaze and sneaker customizer Katty Customs. In the series, the co-hosts sit down with some of the biggest names in culture, to talk about their passions for sneaker culture, streetwear style as well as their careers and personal journeys.
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INTRODUCING FRESH PAIR
Hip-hop legend Just Blaze and sneaker customizer Katty Customs star in a new show from Uproxx- FRESH PAIR. The series tells the story of some of the most iconic names in culture - from Jadakiss to Will.i.am to TI - through a single custom sneaker.
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