Right Side Of The Brain: Volume One - Todd L. Perry II

When a person is Right Brain Dominant, they are thought of as the dreamers, the designers, the artists, and the musicians of the world. I recently discussed this with designer, cultural speaker, and our friend, Todd L. Perry. Todd is the creator of CHIT (Creativity Helps Innovate Trends) clothing. The brand started in the streets of Philadelphia and now has made it's way to some of your favorite fashion boutiques (Cmonwealth DC) and has been featured in many AUC fashion shows (He brings the best lines). Recently, Todd took a break from working on the new CHIT line and the brands new website CHIT Life to have a chat with us, like all civilized humans should, especially when they fuck with each other.

BSP: Todd Rock, your the first to be featured in our new section Right Side of the Brain, how does that make you feel? I mean, it must clearly be an honor to know such successful bloggers.

Todd: Wait, you guys have a blog?

BSP: Haha. Funny story that probably not too many people know about, but Wave and I actually got our start blogging with the Chit Crew over at The Quarter Hug. That was about nine months ago, what's new with the staff? I know that by surrounding myself around guys like you and Craig it helped me become a better writer.

Todd: "Craig Haynes is one of the loyalest niggas I know to date. Joe is one of the most honest niggas I know. Alex Jacke produces the best music, period. I understand Tone the most. Andrew Crawford has tons of energy. Mal has the greatest stories. Chaunce has the biggest dreams. TJ is extremely efficient. Ben Lotka is unstable. Ben Goff is Ben Goff. Rob is crazy. Kev is maturing. Linc got bars. Black is in isolation...The point is, surround yourself with people who keep you motivated and you'll go far."

BSP: That's definitely on the mark bro. If you could, let the viewers know a little about CHIT, what it stands for and what it means to you. I remember when I first met you and BY and Chris told me about the Philly Stamp of Approval you guys had. I love the line for what it represents. When I see CHIT I really see that it's a streetwear line made by kids who are actively involved in the scene and who really couldn't give a fuck about things such as the next big trends, and that's definitely what the scene needs. How would you say that your individual ideas and artistic endeavors helped mold CHIT into the brand it is today?

Todd: Ha, yea niggas have definately came a long way, but at a smooth concise pace. I know for me, it was always about knowing myself as an individual and staying true to my original ideas, even if that meant losing a few followers along the way. Alot of niggas are suffering from the syndrome known as, Identity Crisis, so they watch other people to gauge their position in the world. There's nothing wrong with watching, but imitation is a sin. So, I'm just learning from those before me, and then creating my brand with my own form of originality. My style was influenced by young hustling niggas, who got money in the early 90's...I always wore a suit on Easter, but I always changed into a crazy sweatsuit after church.

BSP: Haha, I wouldn't expect anything less. To many of the AUC kids though, they may not necessarily see your face as much as your vision. Was it your plan to always let your craft stand out more than your personal image?

Todd: Morehouse is present day Sodom and Gomorrah, The image of this college is being slowly destroyed by corrupt infiltration, niggas forget what they're here for, that's why im not on the scene much, I fall back wit craig and them...and as long as I have a voice and a vision, I'm one of the biggest threats in history.

BSP: Yea, I definitely agree. So we're gonna be in Puerto Rico together, but I have a few stops to make before all that takes place. Any last words? You know we appreciate you showin love since day one.

Todd: Haha, yea we gonna be there. And it's nothing. Craig and I love to grind you guys up because of something rediculously hype such as your day-glo Supras or skin tight Nudies, but you guys are like family. Still, that doesn't bar you from exposure. midtermyesterday.blogspot.com, is the best blog out right now (no disrespect) for the simple fact that she doesn't post about surface shit...it's from the heart, it's original, it's rare that her posts are on other blogs...it represents the art of blogging and the shallow ass posts of the majority...and the woman behind this masterpiece is a simplistic individual with complex ideals... thats why she holds the title of my girlfriend.

"Character Is What You Do When Nobody Else Is Around." -- Todd L. Perry

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