New Items @ Motivation!

Here are a few new items from various brands we got in stock at Motivation within the past few weeks that for some reason or another didn't get posted up here on the blog. All are available now in-store!

Mishka - 24K Mop T-Shirt Royal Blue (S-XL)

Sugarcraft - Bangers T-Shirt Silver (S-2XL)

Orisue - Ronin Classic Fit Denim White/Light Gray (30 - 38)

Orisue - Tobias Classic Fit Denim Indigo (30 - 38)
*These have a resin over them which creates a unique shine/feel*

New Years Eve Hours!

We will be open from 11AM to 6 PM on New Year's Eve, so if you need to come get an outfit or just that last piece to your outfit for the night make sure you stop by before we close! We will also be closed on Thursday for New Years Day and will re-open back on Friday during normal hours.

Have a great New Years and remember if you do too much celebrating, cabs are free in the "metro" Ann Arbor area after 12PM on New Years Eve -- be safe!!!

Undrcrwn Holiday 2008 Preview!

Here is a preview of Undrcrwn's holiday line this year, which we actually got our first shipment in of late last week. I will post our pictures of those soon, but for now check out these pictures of their mascots wearing some of the gear we are getting in haha.

Also check out this picture of Kevin Garnett wearing the latest Addidas x Undr Crwn TS Commander sneakers during the Celtics-Lakers game this Christmas!

Orisue Spring 2009 Teaser...

Here's a small teaser preview of Orisue's Spring 2009 line-up. The cut & sew is looking dope yet again and their t-shirts this season are my favorite from them that I have seen yet...their Spring 1 delivery should be arriving to us in January or February!

Big Sean - Serchlite TV Freestyle

Check this Big Sean freestyle out from MC Serch's TV show, he goes in...

$10 Photoshoot with Dante Marshall TODAY!

Need some professional photographs? Our family Dante Marshall is giving back during this holiday season and holding an open photoshoot TODAY at his studio, where you can get professional photos taken of yourself for only $10! Usually this is going to cost alot more, so we suggest you take advantage of it; its like getting golf lessons from Tiger Woods for $10 haha. Even if you don't want photos taken, it will be a good networking event as alot of his past clients will be there, as will Dj Mo Beatz and others spinning. Check out all the details below (or just watch the video) and please note early arrival is suggested!

When: Saturday Decemeber 27th from 4PM - 8PM

Where: 1600 Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, Michigan

RSVP: Email your name & email address to dante(at)dantedigital.com if you are even thinking of attending.

Also in case you havent seen his work check out www.dantemarshall.com or check out a preview of some shots he did of our store for our upcoming website on www.mtvtn.com -- we co-sign him to the fullest and you know we only mess with the best!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Motivation!

From our family to yours, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays! We also want to thank everyone for a successful holiday season even during this recession -- we couldnt do it without your support! And for everyone who just got some extra holiday money remember we are open the day after Christmas haha...just kidding...kind of haha...P.S. we open at 11 =)!

Mick Boogie & Terry Urban - Best of 2008 Mix!

Mick & Terry Urban linked up with world famous Cornerstone Promotions for their end of the year mixtape, a re-cap mix of the best songs of the year! Its not just a mix of songs though, as almost every song is remixed in some way by Mick or Terry. Check out the tracklist and also the download link below, or you can come hear us bumping it in the store!

Mick Boogie & Terry Urban - Cornerstone Mixtape #112: The Best of 2008

Intro (6th Sense)
So Fly (Slim f Biggie - Mick Boogie Mix)
Announcement (Common f Biggie - Mick Boogie Mix)
I Luv Your Girl (Dream f Jay-Z MB/TU Mix)
Paper Planes (MIA - Terry Urban Mix)
Swagger Like Us (Jay-Z - Mick Boogie Transition)
Jockin My Wonderwalls (Jay-Z & Oasis)
Diamond Girl (Ryan Leslie f Kanye West - Mick Boogie Mix)
Paris Tokyo (Lupe Fiasco f CL Smooth - Mick Boogie Mix)
Girls Around (Lloyd f Rakim - MB/TU Mix)
Drivin Down The Block (Kidz In The Hall f/ El-P)
Gettin Up (Q-Tip)
Milli (Lil Wayne - Wonder/Excel Mix)
Love Lockdown (Kanye West f LMFAO)
Falsetto (Dream - Terry Urban Mix)
Day N Night (Kid Cudi f Jay-Z - Terry Urban Mix)
Lollirock (Lil Wayne & Kanye West - Kickdrums Remix)
Dangerous (Kardinal f Akon)
The Boss (Rick Ross f Lil Wayne - Mick Boogie Mix)
Out Here Grindin (Khaled)
My President (Young Jeezy f Nas)
Black President (Nas f Young Jeezy)
American Boy (Estelle f Jay-Z and NERD - Terry Urban Mix)
Everyone Knows (NERD - Sammy Bananas Remix)
Dont Touch Me Remix (Busta Rhymes f Nas)
Magic (Robin Thicke f Jay-Z - Mick Boogie Mix)
The Light 08 (Common)
How We Rock (Termanology f Bun B)
Rising Down (The Roots f Mos Def & Styles)
Viagra (88 Keys and Kanye West)
Midnight 08 (Q-Tip)
Go All Out (9th Wonder and Buckshot)

Download the mixtape HERE.

New Cardboard Robot In Stock!

We got in a few new t-shirts for the ladies from Cardboard Robot as a part of their holiday line a week or so back. There are a lot of strong designs and we also got in a restock of the "Strapped" t-shirt in both colors, which we sold out of quickly the first time around. As always, the t-shirts are printed on a super soft, thinner cotton and are very affordable!

Cardboard Robot - Bullet Riddled T-Shirt Faded Black (XS - L)

Cardboard Robot - Hell on Wheels T-Shirt Black (XS - L)Cardboard Robot - City of Hellions T-Shirt White (XS - L)

Cardboard Robot - Stereo RIP T-Shirt Faded Black (XS - L)

Cardboard Robot - Strapped T-Shirt White (XS - L)

Cardboard Robot - Strapped T-Shirt Black (XS - L)

New Mick Boogie Interview!

Check out this new interview with Mick from KevinNottingham.com (one of the biggest hip hop blogs out) at the link below. Its a real good read, and it is very true that you are only as strong as the team of people around you. If you aren't happy with where you are at check out the people who you surround yourself with, and don't be afraid to make the tough changes...

Read the interview HERE.

Alife A.R.C. x Mitchell & Ness Varsity Jackets

We don't have these in stock at Motivation, but I had to post these up because they are too nice. The Alife Rivington Club (ARC) in New York just released these store-exclusive Mitchell & Ness collaboration vasity jackets in white/black/purple and white/black/red. Im going to be in NYC for New Years so I might have to scoop one up if they aren't super expensive....maybe I can get a retailer discount haha...

Available soon at RivingtonClub.com.

Kidz In The Hall on BET!

Check out Kidz In The Hall on BET from about a week ago. Double-O is drumming the beat live (what Dj do you know that does that?) and Naledge is kicking an ill freestyle. Plus they stay fresh, I see some Dope Couture and Orisue!

Motivation Holiday Hours

Here are our Holiday hours for the next 2 weeks, we will be open as normal except for on these days:

Wednesday December 24th (Christmas Eve): 11AM - 4PM
Thursday December 25th (Christmas): CLOSED

Wednesday December 31st (New Years Eve): 11 AM - 6PM
Thursday January 1st (New Years Day): CLOSED

If there are any changes to this schedule we will post them on the blog.

Stocking Stuffer Sale Extended Through Sunday!

We want to thank everyone who came out on Friday & especially all the people on Saturday who came out to our Stocking Stuffer Sale! Saturday was a success but we are going to extend the sale through Sunday because the 10 inches of snow we got on Friday hindered a lot of people from coming out that day -- as you can imagine, haha. Enjoy it and don't miss out this time on doing some last minute shopping!

Stocking Stuffer Sale! This FRIDAY & SATURDAY!

We decided to squeeze in one more sale for the year for all of our customers who are still around during the Holiday Break - our Stocking Stuffer Sale! We are putting our most popular items on sale (t-shirts & hats) so that you will have no problem stuffing your friends' stockings for the holidays...or your own! More than half of our t-shirts for both Men & Women will be 3 for $50 (that comes out to only about $16 a shirt - a great price for a gift!) and all of our hats, including our 250+ styles of New Eras, will be 20% Off. Don't sleep though, the sale will only be on for this Friday December 19th and this Saturday December 20th!

Check out the flyer above for more details (click to enlarge).

Holiday 10.Deep Part 1 NOW IN STOCK!

Last week we got in our first Holiday shipment of 10.Deep! All of these are strong cut & sew pieces that are definitely on a more grown man steez because it doesn't have to be about flashy graphic tees all the time haha. Definitely check out the navy/white Altitude t-shirt, thats my favorite out of the bunch! The quality of all these is exceptional and the price point is nice as well -- call/email us if you need anything shipped to you and lookout for more Holiday 10.Deep soon!

10.Deep - Box Logo Pocketed Crewneck Sweatshirt Black (S - XL)

10.Deep - Altitude Convertible Button Up Shirt Navy (S - XL)

10.Deep - Altitude Convertible Button Up Shirt Oxford (S - XL)

10.Deep - Altitude Poplin Button Up Shirt Black (S - XL)

10.Deep - Paddington Zip Hoody Red (S - XL)

The Hundreds Checkers New Eras NOW IN STOCK!

We just got in the much-hyped Checkers New Era Fitted Hats from The Hundreds in both black and brown. These hats were inspired by a certain luggage company with the initials LV haha. I suggest stopping in by this weekend if you are looking to pick one up in your size though, we have limited stock and sizing available and sold 6 out of the box yesterday when we got them in! Available in sizes 7 1/4 through 7 3/4...as always email/call us if you are looking to order one and have it shipped to you.

Married to the Mob Holiday Quickies Delivery NOW IN STOCK!

We got in this Married to the Mob Holiday Quickies delivery about 2 weeks ago in-store and here are the pictures of what all we got in stock. This delivery is a quickstrike delivery of clothing that Married to the Mob put out for the Holidays that includes some of their most popular previously-released designs in new limited colors! The Logo Kiss tees and hoodies are done in gold and silver foil and have been moving well already as well as the Money and Dillagaf tees. In fact, a lot of these designs we had the first time MTTM put them out in different colors and they sold out quick, so make sure you don't miss out on them a second time around!

Married to the Mob - Bubble T-Shirt Royal Blue (S - L)

Married to the Mob - DILLAGAF T-Shirt Fushcia (S - L)

Married to the Mob - DILLAGAF T-Shirt White (S - L)

Married to the Mob - Shiny Lip Logo T-Shirt Black / Gold Foil (S - L)

Married to the Mob - Shiny Lip Logo T-Shirt Grey / Silver Foil (S - L)

Married to the Mob - Money T-Shirt Black (S - L)

Married to the Mob - Money T-Shirt Grey (S - L)

Married to the Mob - OBJF T-Shirt Black (S - L)

Married to the Mob - OBJF T-Shirt White (S - L)

Married to the Mob - Shiny Kiss Hoody Black / Gold Foil (S - L)

Married to the Mob - Shiny Kiss Hoody Grey / Silver Foil (S - L)