What’s good, everyone? I hope all of you are having a wonderful week thus far. Earlier this month, news broke out that BAPE’s downtown NYC location has officially closed for good. It’s not such a huge shock for some, but for the OG BAPE heads, this might have caused some disarray due to all of the epic memories they’ve made there. As I’ve stated on Instagram, as long as I’m here, the magic that NIGO’s former SoHo workshop once provided will never fade away!

Speaking of memories, one of the most talented individuals I’ve met during my time at the shop just dropped a music video for his latest freestyle titled, “Whole Time.” ISHMAEL, formerly known as Ishmael Raps, was just a teenager trying to find his way in the lyrical lane when I met him more than five years ago. I’m extremely happy to see him come into his own with ease as he’s constantly sharpening his craft.

Check out the Itenji-shot visual from the rising Rochester spitter below:

Whole Time (Freestyle)

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