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While you wait... for our website to be updated to the version where you are supporting our artistic endeavours
Check out the first single off my forthcoming album Hip-Hop Lives Here - this is Hip-Hop 4 Life featuring Ben Vai. You can also buy my tracks on...
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Plantation
| screen-print verb force ink through a prepared screen of fine material so as to create a picture or pattern. |
Screen Print We no longer offer these services. Both of us are too busy at the moment to carry out jobs, except for stocking the store. Plus the elves caught the swine flu and are awaiting their Tamiflu tablets.
Peeps
Meet the peeps that we are or hoping to support through the Plantation Shop by either selling their art or craft. We have Yasus CD's and book in stock with more products to come!
 Always Support Ur Local Artists! A diverse group of local Auckland bro’s, brought together by their common interest in Design and Art. We attended their first group exhibition and were initially drawn to the original toys produced by Leon Kipa, but at the thought of not paying the rent for a few months to afford the whole collection - there are six and you cannot possibly just buy one! What sort of toy collectors would we be if we didn't buy the set?! We did however lay claim to the hip hop heritage piece crafted by Nissanka Goonetilleke. You will have to visit us at the Shop to view. Keep an ear and eye out for Ernest Auora and Nick Kumar, the other half of ASULT. We have in stock the Signed Limited Edition A3 Poster that Leon ran of his toy range. Cheap as chips ya'll for quality art. |
PeAp Now this dude I met on facebook. However, my wife bought a Hi-Fructose magazine from Wellington shop Pop-Up and spied his work in an issue noting that he was a half Kiwi/half Cambodian artist. No doubt we are saving to purchase one (or many) of his pieces, much to the future disappointment of our landlord. PeAp is without a doubt one of those outstanding artists that you will be more then happy with one of his pieces in your collection. |
 Yasus Afari I had the privilege of working with this brother on a recent visit here to Aotearoa in May 2008 (big ups! to Mikee from Loop and Nandor). However, on our hip hop honeymoon my wife purchased his book 'Overstanding Rastafari', from 'the Rockhouse' (if you can't tell my wife reads a lot, in fact we had to buy another suitcase to put all the books in, that she purchased on our travels!). To say the least his book is outstanding if you want knowledge on Rastafari - we have also linked you to his myspace. Instore, we have sold out of his book but we still have copies of two of his CD's. |
 Bunny Rugs Many locals (as in Aotearoa locals - seen) may not know the name but many will definately know the voice. Rugs is the lead vocalist of legendary reggae band Third World Spending our Waitangi Day and his 60th birthday with us here in Manukau in 2008, he has left a lasting impression on all those that attended the free event held by the Maori Arts Trust, Toi O Manukau. Pictured here with a Nga Puhi tee and delighted fan backstage at the 2008 Manukau Waitangi Day Celebrations.Rugs is a must for any reggae music lover, Rugs brings soul, r'nb and pop together with an undeniable Jamaican flavour. |
 Toikipa showcases contemporary Product Design on 3D and 2D medium. Inspiration is drawn from both past and current cultural influences. Home grown themes and issues are the basis for the designs. TOIKIPA = Creative Insight. TOI = Art or Creativity. KIPA = to spur on or insight |
Prints
Watch this space for designs coming soon.
LInks
Just in case you haven't noticed, to the left are a bunch of links that have been following you around from page to page - below are a few more that we ourselves find interesting, insightful and straight dope!
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TINYTOONESCAMBODIA Now you have to check out these cats - they are the most inspiring group of lovers of hip-hop that we have come across in a long time. Reminds us of our younger days when we were coming up before the industry got in the way, seen. Check out their website tinytoonescambodia.com for more information and definately check out their webstore as all sales go directly back into the positive work that they do. Keep watching this space too as we will be selling a range of their tees instore and online very soon. Big ups to Lisa and KK! |
Co-founded by Jorge "Fabel" Pabon and Christie Z-Pabon, Tools of War was named with the idea that there are many "tools" one can use in competing or battling within Hip Hop culture: turntables, paint, microphones, one's body, and especially one's voice (and so on). Although the name may appear aggressive, the intent behind it's use is actually to inform and educate people regarding not only Hip Hop but many other social and political issues. As we grow, we are finding that it has also become a forum for voicing opinions and sharing ideas which might help in unifying and uplifting people all over the world. Please read our individual bios at myspace.com/Toolsofwar.
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Heroes4sale The bad dest little comic shop in the country. Always up for ordering whatever your little heart desires. Been to a few comic/toy shops around the world and this little gem situated at 277 Karangahape Road, Auckland is not too bad! Check their site and even better, go in and see them. |
 Impact Pro Wrestling Check here for the latest in Pro-Wrestling NZ style. Keep an ear and an eye out to their website to keep up to date with the latest news! Definately try and catch a match too! |
 LOOP Music From Wellington to Los Angeles and the World, Wellington initiated music company has a dope site to keep your ears informed of local and international music. |
OuOutpost 42 Now if you didnt know I am a huge fan of Star Wars. Pictured here with the NZ contingent of the 501st garrison at the Wellington 2007 Armageddon Expo Show. Dedicated to the core! Only serious Star Wars fans should venture here! |
The Rockhouse Hotel One of the most beautiful places we have been to. Situated in Negril, Jamaica, The Rockhouse Hotel is pure bliss. Boutique and chic no nasty tourist experiences here. Once you get there you don't need to go anywhere! The staff are always friendly and a shuttle service is provided by Kenny Tours.com to get you to anywhere you may want to get to. The food is exquisite and the sun is always shining! Dive into the beautiful clear sea water or laze by the pool. If you are planning on heading to Jamaica I suggest you stop in. Remember to book way ahead of time because they are always busy. |
blankcotton For an ill rangeof colours in tees and hoodies selection check out these local dudes.
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Samurai Champloo: If you haven't seen or even heard of Samurai Champloo, then WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN! This is by far the most played Anime in our DVD collection. No need to explain what all the hoopla is about click the link below and transport yourself there!
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Afro Samurai Another ill Anime, this time featuring Samuel L Jackson and music from RZA. Check the site to purchase copies of the DVD and other dope stuff. |
One of the nicest people that we have meet on our travels, Tony Rankin and his widespread network of roots music and love. Check his myspace page or even better keep ahead with events that you can catch him at. |
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Tha Feelstyle :: By far our favourite NZ Emcee. With the abiility to rap in both english and his mother tongue, Samoan, this emcee is one of the most influential emcee's on any samoan rappers back home(Samoa) and also abroad. One never to follow, making up new unchartered styles way back in the 90's. and still leading the pack with dope flows in the present. Now currently working on his sophmore effort following up on his debut album "Break it to pieces'. We know that you'll love this emcee's style and flows. |
POP UPS - two passionate people and their bubba bringing to Aotearoa the baddest range of vinyl toys. Wellington. |
If you want ONE place to be able to get a good catch up of what is out there ART wise, this is the site to keep in your bookmarks folder as a FAVOURITE. |
Stunning pieces of jewellery delivered to you from NYC. Kel1st brings authentic hip hop jewellery to you. You can order through the Plantation Store or head straight to the website. |
About Us
Welcome to the Plantation Store! Situated on the boundaries of Mt Roskill, New Windsor and Blockhouse Bay (Central Auckland) we are a family owned business whose love for originality and creativity is paramount. Always believing in leading never following.
We started our business printing tee's and hoodies from our garage to sell at summer festivals that we would perform at. However, soon realised that we would have to take the 'business' a little more serious as we ended up giving away most of our merchandise! (that was just me mostly signed Mr Kapisi).
With a philosophy to make our merchandise clothing affordable for all people, even the most smallest (rare and popular) of our wares are reasonably priced.
We sell all types of clothing from caps, jeans, shorts, womens jewellery, womens handbags, X-Rides motorised skate boards, adidas eyewear, books, music and artworks from local and international artists. Keep coming back to check out the site, we will be updating on a regular basis, including an online purchase service. Thanks for your time!
PLANTATION CREW.