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bobbito - where'd you get those - powerhouse - books

Available on order! Where'd You Get Those? New York City's Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987. This is the product of a tremendous amount of work, research and heart. It is the first book of it's kind and given it's depth and scope there's simply no need for others to follow. The toughest question anyone can ask Bobbito Garcia is 'What do you do?' There might be 10 answers depending on the day. He is an accomplished music columnist (Vibe Magazine) who has the most the most talked about book regarding sneakers culture of the year ('Where'd You Get Those?' Testify Books). He is a world class club Dj (weekly @ Apartment) who also co-owns a club (the Martinez Gallery). If you thought that was enough, think twice. He is a basketball performer who has done halftime shows in NBA arenas (Dallas Mavericks), television commercials (Nike, NBA on TNT), and self produced a basketball instructional video (Bobbito's Basics to Boogie). He is a basketball announcer for playground tournaments (Nike Battlegrounds One On One) and computer games ('NBA Street 2' EA Sports). His day is far from over. He runs a record label (Fruitmeat) which released a 7' single licensed off the Grammy nominated Latin Jazz group Spanish Harlem Orchestra's debut LP (Ropeadope Records). He is a feature film actor ('Prison Song', 'Summer of Sam') and music consultant ('25th Hour'). And for kicks, he is a dancer with the world-renowned Rock Steady Crew and has performed in shows (RSC Anniversary) and videos (Roots 'Clones').BOBBITOOO! Check!