CHICAGO - Shawn Smith is the creative force behind Shawnimals, a design studio that creates toys, accessories, apparel and more for the imaginative. www.shawnimals.com
ATLANTA - In the second part of our profile of Yung LA, VIMBY heads to the ATL to see where Yung LA came up in the game. Here's a guy who's not afraid to shake up the game.
www.yung-la.comwww.yunglamusic.com
LOS ANGELES - Love her or hate her, it's still an obsession. Lady Sovereign talks about how she started in the game, getting signed, and new material. www.myspace.com/ladysovereign
NEW YORK - From L.A. to NY, we followed Jay Rock through the city streets as he talks about his tour with The Game and Nip Hustle. www.myspace.com/jayrock
LOS ANGELES - Tribal has been in the game for many years. Check out their warehouse and their history on how they became one of today's legendary streetwear brands. www.tribalgear.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
AUSTIN - Think you got what it takes to be a Texas Rollergirl? Before you say yes, make sure you have an eye-catching costume and a crowd-pleasing personality because it's not the WWE or the X-Games -- it's the Texas Rollergirls, baby! www.txrollergirls.com
NEW YORK - Word started buzzin' from Seattle to NYC about Bike Polo and now there's a game 3-4 times a week at the Sara D. Roosevelt Park where people like to come and hang out and have fun. Save a horse and ride a bike.
LOS ANGELES - It's a tough industry, especially if you're in your 20's. Go behind the scenes of The Game and Travis Barker's video shoot of Dope Boys with the Modern Artists. www.mattalonzo.com www.skee.tv
LOS ANGELES - This is it, the kids from NHSSA take it to the X-Games this year. See who wins the 2008 NHSSA competition. It's just too good to miss, son! www.sk8nhssa.com
LOS ANGELES - Alright, alright! We were over at the Red Bull Headquarters in Santa Monica for the 4th and final NHSSA Competition. See these kids steppin' up their game for that winner's spot. www.sk8nhssa.com
NEW YORK - In the first of a five part collaboration between VIMBY and PUMA, Fab 5 Freddy, the original host of Yo! MTV Raps discusses the beginnings of hip hop and introduces some of the names that changed the game forever. School is in session.
www.puma.com
PHILADELPHIA - Philly based producers and songwriters Dre and Vidal are best known for their work with Jill Scott, but they have produced for Usher, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, The Game, Mariah Carey, and many others. Oh yeah, and a dude named Michael Jackson. www.myspace.com/dreandvidalfanpage