Carhartt WIP Sound Of Detroit Strata Special
Starta Records was formed in the wake of the Detroit riots of 67' and 68' as a cathartic reaction, to educate and create awareness. Formed and run by artists it was established in an art gallery come-live venue and started the first university Jazz music program. The short lived label was only responsible for the release of 10 records in it's time.
When DJ Amir Abdullah, one half of DJ duo Kon & Amir, was commissioned in 2010 to create a lost youth exhibit for a Detroit online museum he choose to appraise Strata. He showcased their huge impact by re-issuing their back catalogue through his own label 180 Proof Records.
In honour of this Carhartt WIP have teamed up with DJ Amir Abdullah to create a capsule collection influenced by the label's posters and graphics. Check out the full collection here or shop the first pieces, the Herbie Hancock T-shirt and Musics T-shirt, in store and online at Fat Buddha Store. You can also listen to the mix DJ Amir created for Carhartt WIP's Strata Radio Show here.
From Carhartt WIP comes the Herbie Hancock T-Shirt
in grey heather. Made from a 100% cotton single jersey it features a
limited edition graphic print on the chest. This short sleeved crewneck
t-shirt is finished off with a logo label on the hem.
This piece comes from the fifth instalment of Carhartt WIP's Sound of Detroit Series. The t-shirt's print is inspired by the graphics and posters of Detroit's legendary Starta Records the short lived Jazz, Funk and Fusion label from the late 60's and early 70's.
From Carhartt WIP comes the Musics T-Shirt in
black/white. Made from a 100% cotton single jersey it features a graphic
print on the chest. This short sleeved crewneck t-shirt is finished off
with a sports label on the hem.This piece comes from the fifth instalment of Carhartt WIP's Sound of Detroit Series. The t-shirt's print is inspired by the graphics and posters of Detroit's legendary Starta Records the short lived Jazz, Funk and Fusion label from the late 60's and early 70's.
Carhartt WIP presents the fifth installment of the Sound of Detroit Series. This time we collaborate with legendary Strata Records, Detroit’s short lived, socially conscious Jazz, Funk and fusion label from the late 60's and early 70’s.
Strata was independent, run and owned by artists, released less than
ten records and was established an art gallery-come-live venue that
started the first university Jazz music program to educate and create
awareness following the Detroit riots of '67 and ’68. In 2010, DJ Amir Abdullah, known as one half of the DJ duo Kon & Amir was commissioned to create a lost youth culture exhibit for a Detroit online museum. He chose to celebrate Strata's huge impact by re–issuing their catalogue through his own label 180 Proof Records.
Carhartt WIP have teamed up with him to create a little Strata clothing collection that plays with graphics and poster motives of the label. Check the full collection here. It will get accompany by a Carhartt WIP Radio paper that features the story of Strata and more insights on Carhartt WIP Radio. You can grab it for free of charge at one of our stores. Furthermore DJ Amir mixed a special Carhartt WIP Strata Radio show and gave us a detailed interview on his work as a DJ and label manager. You can read it here.
- See more at: http://www.carhartt-wip.com/news/music/2015/08/carhartt-wip-sound-of-detroit-strata-special#sthash.SqDCsqkg.dpuf
Carhartt WIP presents the fifth installment of the Sound of Detroit Series. This time we collaborate with legendary Strata Records, Detroit’s short lived, socially conscious Jazz, Funk and fusion label from the late 60's and early 70’s.
Strata was independent, run and owned by artists, released less than
ten records and was established an art gallery-come-live venue that
started the first university Jazz music program to educate and create
awareness following the Detroit riots of '67 and ’68. In 2010, DJ Amir Abdullah, known as one half of the DJ duo Kon & Amir was commissioned to create a lost youth culture exhibit for a Detroit online museum. He chose to celebrate Strata's huge impact by re–issuing their catalogue through his own label 180 Proof Records.
Carhartt WIP have teamed up with him to create a little Strata clothing collection that plays with graphics and poster motives of the label. Check the full collection here. It will get accompany by a Carhartt WIP Radio paper that features the story of Strata and more insights on Carhartt WIP Radio. You can grab it for free of charge at one of our stores. Furthermore DJ Amir mixed a special Carhartt WIP Strata Radio show and gave us a detailed interview on his work as a DJ and label manager. You can read it here.
- See more at: http://www.carhartt-wip.com/news/music/2015/08/carhartt-wip-sound-of-detroit-strata-special#sthash.SqDCsqkg.dpuf
Carhartt WIP presents the fifth installment of the Sound of Detroit Series. This time we collaborate with legendary Strata Records, Detroit’s short lived, socially conscious Jazz, Funk and fusion label from the late 60's and early 70’s.
Strata was independent, run and owned by artists, released less than
ten records and was established an art gallery-come-live venue that
started the first university Jazz music program to educate and create
awareness following the Detroit riots of '67 and ’68. In 2010, DJ Amir Abdullah, known as one half of the DJ duo Kon & Amir was commissioned to create a lost youth culture exhibit for a Detroit online museum. He chose to celebrate Strata's huge impact by re–issuing their catalogue through his own label 180 Proof Records.
Carhartt WIP have teamed up with him to create a little Strata clothing collection that plays with graphics and poster motives of the label. Check the full collection here. It will get accompany by a Carhartt WIP Radio paper that features the story of Strata and more insights on Carhartt WIP Radio. You can grab it for free of charge at one of our stores. Furthermore DJ Amir mixed a special Carhartt WIP Strata Radio show and gave us a detailed interview on his work as a DJ and label manager. You can read it here.
- See more at: http://www.carhartt-wip.com/news/music/2015/08/carhartt-wip-sound-of-detroit-strata-special#sthash.SqDCsqkg.dpuf
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