LOS ANGELES - In the 2nd installment of Get in the Van, we catch up with hardcore band, Cruel Hand, who talk about how they came about forming back in 2005. The band then gives us an exclusive look at the van that takes them to and from their shows. www.myspace.com/cruelhand
PHILADELPHIA - The boys from Black Lips have a reputation for having crazy live shows. Check out this video to see for yourself as they perform live in Philly. www.myspace.com/theblacklips
LOS ANGELES - Started in 2002, Show Stoppers have been in the industry for 10 years after branching off from MTV's Trick It Out. Check out the Show Stoppers warehouse and street team, Kosoku. www.showstoppersusa.com
NEW YORK - Ruste Juxx shows his love for Brooklyn and talks about how he got started in the game, collaborating, and his solo joints. www.myspace.com/rustejuxxkcg
LOS ANGELES - Big Gus has been tattooing since he was 14, which blessed him to travel around the world and win awards for his art work. Check him out as he shows us some of his paintings and tattooing. www.myspace.com/dementedimage
SEATTLE - Hang out with Donny, Holly, and Preston from Hyper Crush in their tour bus as they talk about the energy at their shows and their music. www.myspace.com/hypercrush
LOS ANGELES - Spend the day with humble emcee Tiron as he shows us his van, cooking skills, and snip snips of his new material. Don't mind the computer side lotion. www.myspace.com/imtiron
SAN DIEGO - Surf barrels with Nathan Hinck as he shows us his pro moves out in the ocean and the funny shhh that happens on the streets. He's currently sponsored by O'Neil, Electric, and Sharp Eye Surfboards.
SAN FRANCISCO - DJ J.Boogie tells us his past history becoming a dj, from doing college shows to spinning at the clubs. www.jboogie.com www.om-records.com
SAN DIEGO - Creative Director / Founder, Lanie, shows us a little somethin' somethin' from her line Hellz Bellz. A crime for all seasons. www.agendashow.com www.hellz-bellz.com
LOS ANGELES - Tattoo artist Mister Cartoon of The Soul Assassins invites VIMBY into his van at Hot Import Nights. Cartoon talks about his love of lowriders, how he got started with cars, and why it's important for lowriders to have a presence at import shows.
www.mistercartoon.com
LOS ANGELES - Floor shows, malt liquor, and an album titled Worldwide. It's the mutha f'ing Death Set yo! And don't mosh in the front, Mr. Security will throw a beat down. www.myspace.com/thdeathset
BOSTON - The Exigent Customs auto team tries to keep kids off drugs, gangs, and violence and into the garage while donating any money from car shows to the local food bank. www.myspace.com/exigentcustoms www.nhfoodbank.org