Talib Kweli & Alyasha Owerka-Moore On Hip Hop, Skating, Art, Phat Farm, Nike | People's Party Full

In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with one of the most prolific streetwear designers of all-time:

ALYASHA OWERKA-MOORE

Here's what we got into on this one:

• Alyasha's longtime connection with graffiti growing up in 80's New York.
• His early influences growing up that forced his fashion senses.
• How Alyasha got into producing hip hop for legends like the Jungle Brothers.
• What got him into skating growing up in Brooklyn during the 80's.
• The elements that brought skateboard and hip hop culture together.
• How he became good friends with iconic skater Harold Hunter.
• What led to him landing a gig at Phat Fam, designing their first line.
• Tensions between Alyasha and Russell Simmons at Phat Farm.
• What brought him to San Diego where he currently resides.
• How his clothing brand Alpha Numeric came together.
• The consumerism of modern day streetwear subculture.
• Alyasha convincing Nike to use the Dunks for the SBs.
• Virgil Abloh and his bringing people up when you reach the top mantra.
• Linking up with Tatsushi "Tabo" Kagaya to create the Fiberops line.
• The differences of a designer versus an entrepreneurial mindset.
• How he was able to successfully quit smoking through hypnotherapy
• Becoming the creative consultant for the Shoyoroll martial arts line.
• Working with Stoked Mentoring, helping underserved kids.
• Making paper airplanes at artist Romare Bearden's loft in New York.
• His working with Super7 making action figures & collectible toys.
• Alyasha's outdoor clothing brand called Guidance System.

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