I’m forever inspired by Levi. He symbolises what we’re all about here at Y&Y – fashion. music. art.  I’m really grateful that I got to meet him in London last year, a real visionary and is someone who knows exactly what he’s doing in life. Anywho, this episode features his acclaimed producer Hit-Boy. Ya’ll will know him for Lil Wayne’s Drop The World, Kanye‘s Christmas in Harlem and more recently Pusha T’s My God. If you haven’t heard the latter, listen to it here. It’s my track of the moment, the beat is just perfect for Pusha. Peep the special edition of episode on the reverse.

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This episode was a lot of fun to make. Me & Hit-Boy met up several times in the past couple weeks, NYC to LA to IE. Anywhere we are, the same thing goes, hard work & good energy, that’s the ill way to get things done. It’s real cool to see someone my same succeed in a completely different field, audio & video are obviously two completely different things but often depend upon each other. Enjoy this episode and if you don’t already know him, get to know another legend in the making…..they call him Hit-Boy.

This a special edition of Levi Maestro‘s hit internet show Maestro Knows, why? because it’s the first episode that hasn’t been shot and edited by himself. Footage from last summer in Tokyo & NYC features Daichi Ito, Nigel Sylvester and 13th Witness. Daichi has to be the funniest and most positive Asian dude I’ve ever seen, his laugh is hilarious. ‘Levi is weird…sometimes….I am weird too’. Gawd, the Nigel Sylvester segment made me feel like I’ve achieved nothing as he’s only 22 and already on his way to becoming a legend. As always, Maestro delivers another inspiring epsiode for ya’ll to feed on. Peep it on the flipside.

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LOL at 13th Witness mimicking Banksy.

In this special episode of Maestro Knows we take to take a trip with Levi in front of the camera speaking on a few of his close friends. Compiled of footage from the summer of 2010 in Tokyo & NYC, this marks the first episode of Maestro Knows that’s wasn’t made by Maestro himself. Featuring Daichi Ito, Nigel Sylvester, & 13th Witness. Shot, edited and all together created by Zack Mctee (ithinkiblog.com)

This is what I love about Maestro Knows. He has introduced me to various inspiring people over the past year that I would have never heard of if it wasn’t for the show. This episode features NBA‘s number one rookie, Tyreke Evans. They head out to EA Sports to test out the new NBA Jam game on the wii, then to a court where Tyreke tries to teach Levi how to slam dunk.  Tyreke also asks Maestro why he’s called Maestro, it’s the first time anyone has ever asked him that on the show. Even I forgot to ask him that when I met him, I just assumed it was his name!

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In this episode follow Maestro & Tyreke on an off day in Los Angeles as they head to EA Sports for some NBA JAM and then out to the court as Tyreke tries to assist Maestro’s efforts toward his long awaited slam dunk. The duo then takes to Venice Beach to check out Elite 24 as Maestro speaks on Reke’s b-ball achievements.

If you’ve been reading the site from the start then you will know how much Levi Maestro has inspired me. Also if you peeped that dope documentary on Influencers the other day, then you’ll know he is exactly the type of the young influencers they described in the video. What this guy does is truly unique and his words in this words are the truth. Take note, especially if you’re a final year student. Go network your ass off. Video by Tone on the flipside.

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Maestro released a teaser for this short film a couple months back if ya’ll remember. He’s been working with Team Need For Speed to document their journey for speed and drifting and likening to the unique process of film making. It’s fascinating to watch how crazy drift drivers are, mad men. You will be surprised by some of the similarities told by Levi. Maestro jumps in the passenger seat of Mad Mike Whiddett and Matt Powers. They kill it softly with speed and as always video on the flipside.

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Been wondering where Levi Maestro has been for the past month or so? Well he came back this week with the final 2 episodes of this season’s Maestro Knows. The first features Tyrone Davis, I have no clue who this guy is or what he does. It’s a flashback episode back to NYE of 2010. The season finale features the dopest chick in the NY’s scene, Va$htie Kola. I’ve featured her on the site before, check out the episode after the cut. She talks about her new collaboration sneaker with the Air Jordan family, first female ever to do so.

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In this episode make a flashback to NYE 2010 in Las Vegas with Maestro and his friend Ty. Flash forward and check out what an off day looks like in the beautiful land of opportunity as Maestro welcomes Tyrone to sunny Los Angeles.

In the season finale of Season 3 check out Maestro and his friend Va$htie as they run around the city of New York to show a few people what her newly designed sneaker looks like in person! Plus a special appearance by the 13th Witness.

After an extra-long hiatus, Levi delivers to us a brand new episode of his online show ‘Maestro Knows’ and it features legendary Hip-hop producer 9th Wonder. The last episode he was featured in, he talked about teaching Hip Hop classes at Duke and now months later, we get to see what a lesson in Hip Hop looks like. It’s amazing to see how far the genre has come. Watch the full episode after the cut.

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In this episode follow Maestro & his friend 9th Wonder to North Carolina’s own DUKE University for Mr. Wonder’s class on sampling soul. Also gain insight on the way one of hip-hop’s most important producers feels about the importance of understanding one’s own culture.

As you all already know, I’m a big fan of Levi Maestro and his work, easily one of the most inspiring people I’ve met. He recently got featured on a Complex magazine spread, in which he explains the 10 steps to success. Here’s the video behind it, my thoughts after the cut.

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His story is dope. I’m still at the early stages of my story, one can only dream of being as successful as him in an year’s time. One thing he says in the video describes one of my characteristics: ‘always strive to be better‘ I’m never satisfied with what I’ve done, even the site. I feel I could have done a lot better. Anyway peep the video, this should be your daily dose of inspiration.

Levi Maestro is back! with this short inspiring film about loving what you do. I really don’t need to explain why this guy inspires me so much. His choice of words in the opening minute should be enough for you to understand. Not to mention his dope videography skills and how it’s so well edited together with the track. Short film on the flipside.

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New York, I miss you.

The film above was created with the intent to make myself re-REALize why I do what I do in life, whether it be my work or just my mental daily ops…it’s all done for the LOVE. This film was shot in 7 hours in the cities of Harlem, Brooklyn & Manhattan. Special appearance by Nigel Sylvester.

In this episode, we follow Maestro around our beautiful city London for the qualification round of the adiCup tournament. He switches things up in this episode as he takes the back seat and lets his fans do the speaking on his behalf. That’s not any random photo above, it’s actually a screenshot from the video. Look who it is in the middle with the bright red hat and sneakers, it’s ME! I can now say I’ve been in a Maestro Knows episode. Video after the cut.

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