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By Souleo. Coogi's vibrant knitwear colors have been a staple on everyone from Bill Cosby to Jadakiss.  You can now add to that list rising independent artist, Big Sence.  This Brooklyn native has opened for artists such as Akon, Busta Rhymes, Trina and more and is currently putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming mixtape, Uncensored Vol. 2.  In celebration of our Coogi Men's Apparel sale we linked with Sence to model a few of the items and give his take on the colors that define his Coogi style, music and personality.

Black:

Even though most of my music is party music I still have edge to it.  I want to let people know it wasn't always good.  The darkness comes from being raised in the streets of Brooklyn in a rough environment.  I saw a lot of things that corrupted the ways I thought.  Thankfully I was able to make something positive out of myself.

Red:

It is vibrant and the color of life.  It represents the liveliness of the music and my delivery.  You will always get a feel good sound from me since I'm always motivated.  People look to me to get the party going even outside of music so I amp it up.

Green:

Green represents growth and change.  I was a mentally aggressive young guy but I've grown and learned patience.  I've realized that music is also about business and having the right timing and luck.  So patience is the major thing that has changed in me.

For more information on Big Sence please visit:

Twitter http://www.twitter.com/BigSence

Myspace http://www.myspace.com/dollarsmakesence

Flannel has always been a popular item for the winter, aside from a good pair of boots, it's always good to make closet space for a few flannels - especially since they never go out of style. Rocawear, Parish and Coogi just released a few styles that have long shelf life in your closet for more winters to come. Here's a look at some of the flannels that are available at JimmyJazz.com.

Shrunken Flannel by Rocawear

Ladies, throw your diamond up with this mixture of white with red topped with a gold roc logo. Classic look for the classic lady and very contemporary.

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Flannel Button Up by Parish

Parish has been making a lot of noise with it's latest winter collection. Aside from it's outwear line, which includes jackets and hoodies, the mens brand has a flannel with authentic embroidery that lets others know your wearing Parish. Not as settle as most flannels, but certainly authentic in style.

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Coogi Royale Flag Flannel

Very interesting twist Coogi has created with their Royale collection. A combination of pieced flannel, stitching and Coogi embroidery. If you like this, we recommend you check out the matching hoodie. More on the Coogi Royal collection coming soon.

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Match your flannel with more! Hop on to JimmyJazz.com or search for a store near you and check what we have in stock for you this winter!

By Souleo.

In the world of hip-hop there is at least one rapper to rep for every segment of the hip-hop community.  You have your gangsta rappers for the thugs, your backpack rappers for the conscious crowd and your party rappers for the club crowd.  What is missing is a plus size rapper for the larger crowd.  Well, say no more because the Chunky Boyz are hoping to fill that void.  The rap duo consists of MTV reality stars from the “Rob & Big,” show, Big Black and his tag team partner, Bam Bam.  Together the two are aiming to deliver a confident message of empowerment for the plus size hip-hop crowd with their debut album, Overweight Champs.

“We are overweight but we have still had success in everything we have done. We never looked at our weight as a curse. We turned it into something positive and now this is our moniker. We won the championship,” Big Black states.

It’s that kind of unshakeable confidence, which Big Black humorously describes as being “fat and cocky,” that the two use to celebrate their size on songs such as their lead single “Rocking Double B’s,” which you can hear below.   The single was inspired by the need for fashionable plus size fashion in order to combat the stereotypes that big people don’t dress well or keep up their appearances.

“Everybody wants to make fat synonymous with smelling bad and looking bad but that’s not the case.  Big people want to look good too.  So I had a clothing company and they went up to 7X for the big people and sold very well,” Big Black said.

Bam Bam added, “We never believed in looking down look down.  We look good and dress good.  We don’t care if you don’t like us for our weight, then so be it.  So we really wrote this song and album to address the stereotypes we face being this size and to tell the haters to fall back or get crushed.”

In addition to the album the duo is planning a potential return to television, motivational speaking to obese youth and an expansion of the Double B clothing line to retail outlets such as Wal Mart and Kohl’s.  JimmyJazz.com is also the place to find hot plus size fashion items up to a size 3X.

Shop for bigger sizes for men and women at JimmyJazz.com this holiday season.

Life Choice Cardigan by Blac Label

Super Sweatshirt by Champion

Heisman Fleece Sweat Pant by Coogi

Chunky Boyz Photo Source: AXZM/Steve Floyd

OJ Da Juiceman is quickly making a name for himself in the music world. Not only has the 28-year dominated the underground hip-hop scene with his classic street records, “I’m Getting Money” and “Make the Trap Say Aye”, The Atlanta native is down with Gucci Mane and has landed huge features with Jadakiss (“Who’s Real”), Mariah Carey (“H.A.T.E.U. remix) and R. Kelly (“Supaman High”)… all before his official major release, The Otis Williams Jr. Story.

Check out our interview and learn more about OJ’s lifestyle, favorite fashion brands, his debut release, and much more!

JimmyJazz.com: Even before it was public that you had diabetes, you were shot. Mentally and physically, what has it done to you as an individual?

For more info on OJ Da Juiceman, please visit MySpace.com/ojdajuiceman.

If you have yet to buy your costume for Halloween Day.... no worries, you can still go trick-or-treating in some cool gear from JimmyJazz.com.

Nike Air Max 95

Coogi Authentic Knit Bag

Ralph Lauren Truro Sneaker

If you pep Fat Joe's latest music video, "Aloha" (featuring Pleasure P & Rico Love) you may have noticed a ton of great product features for one of our best sellers, Coogi. In addition, your #1 destination for the latest in urban fashion got some SERIOUS love from Joey Crack... yup, Jimmy Jazz snatch up a feature in "Aloha". Pep the video for our music video debut!

Fat Joe's 9th  album Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2) is scheduled to release on October 6th!

Shop Coogi at Jimmy Jazz & JimmyJazz.com:

Coogi Sweater Satchel Bag

Coogi Knit Dress

Coogi Authentic Vinyl Bag