Category Archives: Get Familiar

How many times would you be willing to try after you fail? What if you lost it all? What if you lost it all again, would you try again? Emi Guerra has been a part of Miami’s nightlife for more than a decade. So much history! So imagine how much of...

Priscilla Jade is a local Miami lingerie designer who is quickly making her mark in the industry. I recently spent the day with her and it went from interview, to coffee to a psychic reading to a walk in the park with some rain mist. Just as spontaneous as this...

RIA MICHELLE Interview and photography by May May I first met Ria Michelle about a year ago at a fashion event for a local designer. She stood out in the room with her unique style. We casually talked and exchanged information that night. Since then we’ve run into to each other a...

About six weeks ago I was able to sit down with Derick G. Who’s DG? Get Familiar: he is the Creative Engineer behind all of DerickG.com. For the most part you’ll catch him… Working! Enjoy our conversation were we talk about photography, videography, branding and change. Get Familiar! WIT: For people...

MR MAURICIO Last Thursday Arkadia Miami inside the Fontainebleau played host to a new party by Headliner Market Group. The music was by non other than MR Mauricio of S.K.A.M. artist and DJ Stevie J. The party was jumping hard. There was a ratio of at least 2 girls to a...

Chris Oh has been a monumental part of the development Miami has seen in the Design District. From Culture Kings, to beautifying (with street art) some of the most neglected parts of Miami and now being considered by other countries as a blue print creator for his Primary Flight model,...

Tatanka Guerrero has been an important part of the Miami Beach’s night life. Coming up at a time were not many people thought it would be possible for some “skater young dudes” to make anything happen, OFM made a big impact. From having a restaurant to a club TG keeps...

Enjoy Derick G’s latest video while he was in LA at the Fantasy Factory with YMCMB. Incoming search terms:urban outfitters catalog fall 2011womens urban outfitters fall catalog 2011...

OFM Talent (Only For Music) has put together some of the most exiting home grown talent for us to feast our senses. A collective of DJ’s, Artist and Performers who are  showing the rest of the world that Miami has it’s own identity. Thanks to: Tatanka Guerrero, Luiz Fluiry, Alana...

DJ Clark Kent DJ Clark Kent is so much more than sneakers and records. Besides being a remarkable human being, if HIP-HOP had a photo definition his image would be in it… Read our conversation on Music, Hat/Fitteds, Sneakers, Hip-Hop and life! WIT: Why DJ Clark Kent? Is that your real name? DJCK:...

I’ve know Hector Arana for the last 15 years. When he told me he was about to open a running store I was supper exited for him. Hector has always been that person who goes after what he wants and doesn’t stop till he gets it. His passion for running...

Ronnie Fieg has been providing us with some of the most limited must have footwear of our time. His collaborations with Converse, Asics and Sebago to just mention a few have become instant classics. During his SEBAGO capsule release tour he stopped in Miami were we caught up with him. RF...

Joe La Puma Imagine being a decision maker for a site which gets about a MILLION hits a day… Well, thats Joe La Puma’s life. He gets to supply us with the most up to date information on our culture. I was fortunate to sit with him a few weeks back...

I caught up with Josiah Gatlyn a couple of months back during a BUM RUSH THE SPOT skate contest/jam which takes place in Miami. While he was taking a break from skating we talked about what keeps him motivated and a couple of projects he has on the works. Enjoy...

I caught Mayor while running around in Miami. He had not been in town in over two years so his schedule was crazy. Between meetings with people and of course shopping he made some time to talk to us.   TWIT: Why the nick name MAYOR? M: That’s a childhood name. Growing...

I caught up with Joel Meinholz while he was going about his day. Getting things ready for a BBQ that night, right after doing the final touches on a flyer for a party in San Francisco. The phone rings… After he finished that phone call we jump in my car...

Tuesday night the UTB Life$tyle crew was filming a video here in Miami. They were here for a fashion show performance were they showed the  UTB Life$tyle x Taylor Gang collaboration dropping real soon. So we caught up with them for a quick interview before they headed back to...

Get Familiar with **AMMO** Pro Skater Manny Santiago. During the last couple of months we got to spend some time with Manny Santiago. He has been putting in work: From Winning at Cross Roads to the release of “EVERYWHERE WE GO” Famous Stars & Straps skate video then, the release...

Hommy Diaz is someone you need to pay close attention to… He is the person responsible for DC SHOES LIFE: My Studio Session. Werd! **Name: Hommy Diaz Location: From Queens, NY to San Diego Occupation: Global Product Merchant & Design Manager Affiliations: DC Shoes | Life Collection / Special Projects Background: Hommy was born and raised...

[pro-player width='600' height='400' type='video']http://vimeo.com/22538347[/pro-player] Jose Parla grew up in Miami. He is being interviewed by Jeff Staple from Staple Designs. In this conversation he talks about early experiences in school at a time when creative people got little to no support from the school system. Werd! Incoming search terms:jose parlajose parla skateboardcommission...