Skating the obstacles any way they want, pushing you aside while you wait your turn.. A little bit of history behind one of the most mysterious and notorious skate brands. October 1, pm. October 10, pm. So sad, I was re-watching Big Brother 2 this weekend and the ad for Mixtape came on… Fuck they were good back in the day. December 24, pm. March 1, am. After several months of editing, The Zoo York Mixtape premiered at the New York Underground Film Festival in March of , but the larger impact wouldn't be felt until a few months later when it was distributed to skateshops across the country.
Schatz says that upon its release, the video sold tens of thousands of copies, but he and the other owners were hesitant to order more because of the unlicensed music in the freestyle portions.
He cites the same reasoning for not releasing it on DVD. The three owners were initially excited about the final product, though, and rightly so. The Zoo York Mixtape put them on the map. For the next decade, Zoo York reigned alongside Element as one of the top-selling skateboard companies in the world.
The featured skaters, meanwhile, were treated like celebrities. They may not have had as much money as the rappers they partied with, but Hunter, Pang and Bici were just as integral to the culture at the time, bypassing the door at the hottest clubs and helping to build the now famous mini-ramp inside The Tunnel nightclub.
The original owners maintained some creative control until , when Marc Ecko fell into debt and was purchased by a major distributor called Iconix. To help celebrate the company's official 20th anniversary, Zoo York's original owners are attempting to regain some input as brand ambassadors. Upon entering, you'll notice graffiti-covered decks and photos of Harold Hunter adorning the walls.
Hunter passed away from a drug-related heart attack in at age Smith says that Hunter just wasn't able to shake his bad habits as he aged. Hunter's comical, larger-than-life persona stands out as the centerpiece of The Zoo York Mixtape. Umali says his favorite part is when Hunter throws his hands up and yells out, "Oh my god! I never landed that trick in my life. You can find Harold on YouTube. Looking back, Umali says he's surprised at how many people still compliment him on the video and ask him for DVD copies, while Gesner is happy it's found a second life on the Internet, admitting there was a time when he thought no one would even see it.
He explains that he and the other owners didn't benefit financially from the project, but it had an irreplaceable promotional value. Smith Launches Imprint 3D Technology. Courtesy of etnies. Etnies Reveals New Snow Shoes. Etnies Winterized collection includes four styles and is available now. Read more releases. FREE industry news delivered to your inbox daily You can unsubscribe at any time.
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