Music-wise, hip-hop artists are regulars in our My 5 column, so what’s an R&B/soul singer doing here? Mateo, the latest signee to Interscope records and Krucial Noise (owned by Kerry “Krucial” Brothers — Grammy-award winning producer for famed artist Alicia Keys), is an avid fan of sneakers and indie streetwear fashion. We recently caught up with the Cincinnati native to find out which five shoes make up his current rotation. Mateo mixes classic, iconic Converse and Reebok silhouettes with some of the newest, up-to-date creations from Jordan Brand. Check out Mateo’s My 5 blend below.

Converse Chuck Taylor

Mateo: “I love vintage Chucks. I have several pair that I literally rock all of the time. I love those. I have a grey pair and a yellow pair that I wear a lot.”

Read the rest of My 5: Mateo’s Sneaker Rotation

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We understand most of you are getting ready for Independence Day festivities, and we would like to wish all of you a safe 4th of July. In case you were caught in preparation, we collected the popular headlines for Today’s Top Stories. Scroll through and let us know what stories caught your attention.

Who’s excited for the release of the Olympic 6s?

What are your thoughts on Mateo’s My 5 Sneaker Rotation?

Do you like the Matte Red finish?

Gentry has better Air Jordan 4s than you.

50 Cent is worth more than his namesake, thanks to Reebok. Not a bad thing though.

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Nike Sportswear latest look at the Nike Footscape Woven Chukka Motion skips the usual bright colors, and instead goes with a more subdued granite color blocking. Seen previously in White/Rainbow, Black/Rainbow, and Black/Blue, the uniquely styled sneaker feature a black outsole beneath a off-white midsole. Wooven details mix the white and grey tones, leaving the suede and leather upper in a bit of disarray. Release details are unknown at the moment, but stay close for a official release info.

Nike Footscape Woven Chukka Motion “Granite”

Nike Footscape Woven Chukka Motion “Granite”

Nike Footscape Woven Chukka Motion “Granite”

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Nike Sportswear bring back the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 as part of the ”Home Run Derby” collection. A colorful twist on the classic Ken Griffey silhouette, the model features a black and white upper with accents of turquoise blue and pink flash throughout. The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Home Run Derby” is available now at Nike Store.

Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Home Run Derby”
White/Black-Anthracite-Turquoise Blue
$140

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With the London Games creeping closer, more shoes with Olympic essence are set to release; the latest being the Air Jordan 2012 Lite. Four colorways are set to release on July 5th, 2012. The Air Jordan 2012 Lite is more aerodynamic than its predecessor, using added Flywire construction for its advantage. Look out for these colorways tomorrow, and the “USA” pair that’s set to drop later this month.

Air Jordan 2012 Lite
Light Graphite/Taxi-Black
524922-040
July 5, 2012
$150

Air Jordan 2012 Lite
Game Royal/Varsity Maize-Gym Red
524922-438
July 5, 2012
$150

Air Jordan 2012 Lite
Classic Green/Black-Court Purple
524922-362
July 5, 2012
$150

Air Jordan 2012 Lite
Sport Red/Taxi-White
524922-605
July 5, 2012
$150

Air Jordan 2012 Lite Game Royal/Gym Red

Air Jordan 2012 Lite Classic Green/Court Purple

Air Jordan 2012 Lite Sport Red/Taxi

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Just want to buy a pair of Air Jordan 2012 Lite – The Hulk Sneakers right now? Air Jordan 2012 Lite – The Hulk Sneakers.

The maddest Marvel Comics character has struck back not as a huge monstrous green guy with clothes being ripped off when angry but as a pair of kicks that received the green thing inspiration. Jordan Brand knows how to please and scare its fans that is the reason why it came up with something that would not always bring out the best mood in you but this time it knows how to push your button and drive you cranky with this new pair of Air Jordan 2012 Lites dubbed as ‘The Hulk’.

Apparently, the appearance of this pack seems to have reflected most of Bruce Banner’s alter-ego, The Hulk. The two-toned green upper fused with the infamous Flywire technology mixes with some purple hits from the heel and bottom thus creating a wonderful monster that is ready to rock the hardwood court. This Air Jordan 2012 version boasts a diamond-quilted tongue, collar, and inner lining plus a sleek midsole that’s designed with patterned lines from its Flywire thread endings. Black is just a minimalist accent that is being capitalized by the Jumpman logo along the side as well as some points on the tongue, interior, and midsole.

Are you ready to get heated?

Purchase your own pair of Air Jordan 2012 Lite – The Hulk Sneakers right now!