So, I’ve been getting a lot of my inspiration lately from someone who is actually not involved in making music at all.  Staying on top of his moves for the last few years by following him on twitter, Bryan Espiritu has proven to me that he is one of the most dedicated and all around realest dudes doing it right now, period.  As the creator of his brand The Legend’s League and also the ever-growing IdeaLL Clothing Line, Bryan has put his world-class talent as a designer and artist to work in several successful ventures. Tonight in downtown Toronto, in what seems like the culmination of a lifetime of work, is Bryan E.’s first solo art exhibit, Because The Kid’s Don’t Play. I have given serious thought into finding my way across the border just for this specific event, and if it wasn’t for prior scheduling, I would have done exactly that. Anyway, if anyone that checks this site is anywhere near Toronto tonight at 8pm, go see first hand the magic of someone who has put their life and experiences into their work. Congratulations Bryan.

We invite you to…. something epic.”

Jay-Z – Can I Live

Keeping in touch with my homie DJ Wristpect has really opened my eyes to the talent coming out of Toronto these days.  I was having a convo with a well known producer yesterday and he asked me about graphic artists, and who was really killing it out there.  First guy that came to mind was Bryan “Be” Espiritu, who designed the Bridging The Gap Volume4 cover that I posted on here last week.  Why Bryan? – because he seems to be operating on a different level as the competition, and I have been consistently impressed with his work (plus he’s Canadian and rocks a Yankee fitted).  Bryan stays very active developing his brand and website The Legends League, and operating his very dope IdeaLL clothing line. Below is a recent illustration in his “Artorialist Series” of lifestyle-blogger Marcus Troy.

Designers, step your game up, and don’t sleep on this kid.  Stay updated on all his work at The Legend’s League official website and blog. Die enormous, that’s how we on it.

Jay-Z – Can I Live