PHILADELPHIA - Illustrator Leanne Biank loves how forgiving the oil painting medium is. Armed with a unique style, she set out in the freelance world to get her start in the business. www.leannebiank.com
NEW YORK - Skyzoo grabs a slice from Luigi's Pizzeria as he explains the deeper meaning behind the Beautiful Decay, as well as his early influences. www.myspace.com/skyzoo
NEW YORK - With only a few days until the gallery, Kris Graves likes to give Eric Hairabedian a hard time with everything, including girls. See if they get the gallery set up on time. www.krisgravesprojects.com www.erichairabedian.com
NEW YORK - Take a stroll with Jesse Boykins III as he gives a tour of his home, talks about recording in the studio, and how he's going to be sponsored by Goya. jb3.blogspot.com
NEW YORK - It's easy to get distracted when you're with Izza Kizza in NYC as he rehearses backstage and talks to a mannequin. www.myspace.com/izzakizza
NEW YORK - Staten Island turned into a battle ground when some of the hottest local bboys and bgirls laid down the moves at The Battle on Shaolin for $500. www.nycartscypher.com
NEW YORK - Obed Rios took us around to some of the Brooklyn spots where he and his friends would skate. After getting caught up, Obed realized he wanted to do something better and ended up opening a skate shop because of his passion for skateboarding. www.obednyc.com
NEW YORK - 718 SESSIONS is a monthly party started by Danny and Benny, that's currently held at Santos' Party House on 96 Lafayette Street. So if you're in the neighborhood and you hear fresh music coming around the corner, it's probably 718 SESSIONS. www.myspace.com/718sessions www.dannykrivit.net
NEW YORK - We hung out with Erin Magee at her apartment/office where she lays out her designs for her clothing line, MadeMe, then took a trip down to the print shop factory. www.mademeclothing.com
NEW YORK - The first Rukus In Da Forgotten Boro popped off beyond expectation, so they had to make part two. Check out these b-boy crews battle on the floor. www.nycartscypher.com
NEW YORK - If you find yourself in NYC you needs to be at the Raw Fusion, where they bring underground hip hop, soul, funk, and house to the forefront, only at APT. www.myspace.com/rawfusionnyc
NEW YORK - In July of '04, Leah decided to start making the first girls streetwear apparel. Check out her collection and a sneak peak of what's coming in the Summer. www.marriedtothemobnyc.com
NEW YORK - Paul Booth is a tattoo artist and owner of Last Rites Tattoo Theatre in NYC. His shop is all about atmosphere; check out the segment to see why. www.darkimages.com