I helped style Tilt for the shoots and the good people of twitter and facebook gave us suggestions and ideas for our shots, concepts and locations (since we knew nothing about Montreal).

We spent 5 nights of non stop partying. We’d be at the club from 930pm until around 330am (and we were usually drinking the entire time we were at the club). Go eat from 330am – 5am. Get back to the hotel around 530am. Sleep til about 2 or 3pm, eat breakfast around 5pm. Do a little exploring and shoot preparations. Eat again around 830pm, and head to the club for 930pm and did it all again. For 5 days and nights.

Somewhere between all of the hectic madness, we managed the time to get the shoot done. We went to Old Montreal which is beautiful to me, but I felt as if it was so small. Maybe I was expecting Paris. lol. We had to sneak in and out of McMaster University and do some shooting there and we drove in and out of parking garages to do the last looks. lol.

The shots arent highly technical or edited by any means, but I think it does a good job of showing Tilt’s growth and style as a person and a DJ.

Shouts outs to my brother, Tilt for always letting me travel with him. Some of my most epic trips have been with this dude right here. Bahamas, LA, Vancouver and now Montreal.

If case you dont know why Tilt is always traveling around the world spinning, check out his website and take a listen to his podcasts and make sure to follow him on twitter @dj_tilt

www.djtilt.ca

To be honest, I didnt even know who Iggy Azalea was until like a few weeks ago. I bumped into her music videos while watching A$AP, Kendrick, Dom Kennedy, School Boy Q and such videos on Youtube. Iggy was on the recommended videos list and I took a listen. I remember thinking she was dope and posting videos on my facebook immediately after.
And the next day, Fresh calls me and is like, “we’re doing the Iggy Azalea meet and greet at the shop.”

lol.
How weird is that huh? Imagine that happened every time I spoke about someone.

Iggy Azalea is a rapper from Australia who signed to Interscope/ Grand Hustle records and is co-signed by T.I. She was featured on the cover of XXL Magazine as part of their annual “Top 10 Freshmen list”.

She’s dropping her debut album in June, called “The New Classic” and is currently on tour. She stops in Toronto this Friday, first at Get Fresh Co @ 498 Queen St W from 5pm – 7pm and then to her show at Wrong Bar.

Make sure you stop by.

See y’all then.

We couldn’t ask for a better mother.

We love you so much.

Your kids – Liam, Duy and Ngan.

xoxo

If you’ve missed our last couple Queen West parties, check out the links below.

Casey Veggies Afterparty @ Get Fresh Co x Proper Reserve – MAY 8

THURSDAY @ F AS IN FRANK – APRIL 19

THURSDAY @ FOREVER YOUNG INK – MARCH 15

See y’all then.

I really want to give a big shout out to everyone who rolled through last night. I couldnt even believe it was a Tuesday night.

I know I speak for the boys when I say, Im glad we’re 3 of 3 with our parties on Queen St. I mean, Fresh, Addy and I have been throwing parties for years now, but its always surprising and amazing to see the continued support through the years, especially as we enter new lanes and new realms and new demographics.

This party might have been a one off from the Thursday parties, but its always crew love.

I love seeing our shops rammed with cool people, I love seeing the streets flooded with bodies, I love the music blaring in the streets, I love seeing taxi’s parked outside, I love random strangers walking by and asking what we’re up to, I love seeing cops come bother us about the noise and getting distracted by the women, I love seeing people, laugh, dance, sing and drink together. And I love knowing that the crew and I are a part of the reason why all these things happened.

I just hope Casey, Anwar and Dom had a good time. It was their first time in Toronto ever and we just wanted to give them a good experience and show them a good time. Shout outs to the Peas N Carrots crew. It was an absolute honor to have been able to show you a little piece of our hometown.

Shout outs to the homies Fresh and Addy and our little sister Karla aka HustleGrl. Also special shout outs to Rahmuhl, Lee, Landlord, Sid, Wristpect, Lissa, Amy Traphouse, Nana, Kaitlin, Mackenzie, Sheldon, Lucho, Jimmy and Anthony.

And in case you missed last night, its all good. The next Thursday party is going down on May 24th @ 498 Queen St W again. And stay tuned to my twitter (@photo_will), because Iggy Azalea will be dropping by for a meet and greet next week at Forever Young Ink.

Holla.

This is our day. Welcome to the new Queen West baby.

Most of the new shit is sold out before I can even get a chance to take the picture, edit it and post it.

You’ll just have to swing by on your own and hope you catch it fresh out the box. I swear to you, most of that shit is sold while being prepped for the racks.

Trust me, so many times Fresh would call me and be like “Yo, new shipment.”

And Id be like “Aite, gimme a few minutes.”

And 20 minutes later when I get a chance to walk over, he’d be like “sorry chap. I said new shipment and I did call you. Its all gone.”

…

lol

498 Queen Street West, baby.

Shout outs to Fresh, Rahmuhl, Bruce, Sheldon, Lucho and Jimmy.

Addy, Karla, Fresh and I have the honor of throwing down the official Casey Veggies/ Peas N Carrots after party tmr night @ 498 Queen Street West.

Its going to be their first time ever in Toronto. Ive always had a good time in LA, so you can bet that we’re gonna go hammer tmr night.

Official Casey Veggies/ Peas N Carrots After Party
498 Queen Street West
(Queen and Portland)

10pm-2am
19+

Music by Wristpect and Amy Traphouse

Its a private event, but if ur interested in rollin’ by, shoot me or one of the boys an email. (will.ngu@gmail.com)

Ive been waiting for this spot to open up for months, and they didnt disappoint.

So here’s some info about Banh Mi sandwiches for all of those who dont know. The sandwich is a product of French colonialism in Indochina, combining ingredients from the French (baguettes, pâté and mayonnaise) with native Vietnamese ingredients like cilantro (coriander leaves), hot peppers, and pickled carrots.

The classic version “bánh mì thịt nguội” is made with various Vietnamese cold cuts such as sliced pork or pork bellies, chả lụa (sausage), and head cheese, along with the liver pâté and vegetables.

Sigh.

I cant express my happiness for Banh Mi Boys opening. I think Vietnamese food is so awesome and a place like this builds a beautiful cultural bridge for people who havent tried Vietnamese sandwiches or Vietnamese food in general. Obviously there are certain tweaks and modifications to the ‘authentic’ banh mi recipe, but I promise its still f*ckin delicious!

If you’re ever in the Queen West/ Spadina area, be sure to drop by. Try something. Try everything.

Shout outs to David and the crew over there at Banh Mi Boys. I appreciate what you’re doing and wish you guys the best of luck.

Cheers.

Banh Mi Boys Sandwich Shop
392 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2A9
www.banhmiboys.com

Hours:
Monday to Friday 11am to 10pm
Saturday: 11am to 9pm
Sunday: Closed

Why wouldnt I be?

Besides being the brand manager, the shops on Queen Street West, I got my homies, tattoos, whatever music I want to listen to, COD MW3 on PS3, I can watch all the basketball games on TV, I have big windows for good sun light and people watching, friends come by all day, I get to meet new and cool customers, I get to take photos, I can blog, tweet and instagram all day, there’s an abundance of restaurants and bars up and down the street and I can do all the shopping I want, which mostly happens at 498 Queen and the best part?  Im making money from it all.

Ah. Who can be mad at that right? lol

But anyhow, if you’re ever in the neighbourhood, come say hi. Even if you aint getting tatted or pierced (ps. we have a $35 piercing special each and every Thursday).

Hope to see y’all soon.

Forever Young Ink
522 Queen Street West
Toronto
416 792 5670