Paul Rodriguez recently uploaded Part 1 of his ‚Me, Myself & I‘ B-Sides—leftovers and outtakes from his heavy 2010 video part for Plan B. At the time, this part was Paul’s first video part since Nike SB’s Nothing but the Truth [2007] and really showcased a serious period of Paul’s progression during this era. 

He just dropped Part 2, and I’ll just say, if you enjoyed the first installment you’re going to be hyped on this. Take a look:

I’ll always be a fan of this era of P-Rod. Depending on your age, you’ve probably seen Paul grow up through the decades thanks in part to video parts like this. He’s always been unbelievably talented, but the fact that he’s literally still progressing to this day is pretty unreal. A living, breathing GOAT. 

Related: Paul Rodriguez Drops First Episode of New ‚Out & About‘ Series

Also, for any die-hard golden era VX1000 lovers out there, these clips take us all back to a time when things were…simpler. There’s nothing simple about the tricks Paul is firing off, but the colors, the clothes, the shoes, the sounds—this was right before everything sort of started to transition yet again. 

That’s why I love raw clips and throwback footage like this. It’s like stepping into a time capsule. The nostalgia hits hard, bringing back a flood of memories—not just of this specific part, respectfully, but of that whole era in skateboarding and life itself. These 13 minutes really capture the vibe of this time, you know? And watching it brings everything rushing back in the coolest way. 

Related: Paul Rodriguez Releases Part 1 of ‚Me, Myself & I‘ B-Sides on YouTube

I’m not sure how many more of these P-Rod is going to be releasing, but I hope he keeps them coming. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Paul! I remember a lot of this like it was yesterday. 

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Board brands experimenting with fresh takes on classic graphics is nothing new. Sometimes it works, other times it’s debatable. But when an iconic, respected brand like Black Label does it, well, there’s never a debate. Especially when they offer it in 15 different shapes and sizes. Take a look:

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Black Label’s ‚Barcode‘ graphic is synonymous with the brand and if you’re like me, you’ve been seeing it for as long as you can remember. Their „never be bought, never be sold“ ethos lives on to this day. With John Lucero steering the ship and still hand-screening graphics, often personally shipping orders and fully embodying that DIY lifestyle, these are just a few of the reasons I’ve always been such a fan of the brand. 

Related: Black Label’s new video „Light The Match“ with Jake Reuter and Elijah Akerley

Swipe through the post above and you can actually see the barcodes that Lucero cut up (by hand) to make this graphic what it is. I mean, I know other brands will sometimes do things similarly, but John has always been quite literally hands-on when it comes to Label graphics and concepts. It’s just rad. 

And let’s not forget—Label is offering 15 different shapes and sizes with this board, and most of their planks are often offered the same way. He’s always playing with shapes, always nerding out on sizes, but always keeps quality at the top of his priority list. Have you ever ridden a Black Label board? Exactly. 

Related: John Lucero Dives into Black Label’s Past While Sharing New ‚Ant‘ Graphic

I’m 34 years old and I’ve been skating since I was 10. To some of you reading this, that might make me super young. To others, I’m the old dude rolling around your local park or spots keeping the dream alive. But my point is, Black Label has been around since I got into skateboarding and has always been one of my favorite brands. 

Seeing Lucero keeping the dream alive in his own way—in 2024, no less—still skating curbs, being goofy and putting his heart and soul into this brand is so admirable. In fact, that’s not saying enough. At any rate, it keeps me stoked and I hope other skaters out there feel the same. 

Look for these new graphics, along with plenty of other Black Label boards at your local shop and scoop one up. By skateboarders, for skateboarders. Enough said. 

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Professional skateboarder Willis Kimbel, a prominent member of the Portland skating community, has planted his flag in his community with the launch of his own skate shop, Rip’s Co. Whether exploring Oregon’s nature, shredding at Burnside or skating a backyard pool, you’ll always find him with his SOUNDBOKS 4 (what a beast of a speaker!). Peep the video below, Willis is really hiking with that thing on his back! Peep Chris Russell stick an invert on it too!

„Kimbel has always been known as the guy responsible for the music. After spending years touring the world on his board, experiencing new cultures, and shredding with the Portland skate community, music has become a constant way for Kimbel to connect with people and have fun.“

„His SOUNDBOKS speaker has allowed him to do just that, creating thousands of moments alongside others. When turning his favorite Bluetooth speaker on, he can witness excellent connections, lifelong friendships, and core memories. This is one of the big reasons he chose SOUNDBOKS over other speakers. Having experienced firsthand how they draw people in and shock them, Willis knew he could be responsible for countless good times.

Because Willis is always on the road, he also needs a speaker that can withstand countless situations. Whether in nature, shredding on his board, at the skate shop, or hanging out with the homies, Willis needs a speaker like the SOUNDBOKS, where the vibes are going all day long.“ 

Related: Creature Willis Kimbel Halloweekend Massacre

Check out Willis wailing on guitar in the SOUNDBOKS clip. Is it waterproof? From the speaker’s website description: „Say hello to our not-so-little friend.

The SOUNDBOKS 4 is really loud. Too loud to describe, to be honest. Beyond its insane volume, it sounds so full and crystal clear that you’ll hear your favorite songs like never before.

Built to handle the realities of any party, its stocky frame is splashproof and very durable. No bump or drop will stop it from doing its thing. The grill also pops off quicker than ever, allowing you to customize in your own style.

It’s super simple to use, too. Bluetooth makes it quick to set up, connecting with other SOUNDBOKS is no problem, and the swappable battery has 40 hours of playtime.“

Check the South Africa tour we did with Willis as a standout ripper:

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