Episode 24: Currency Michaels

BRNDD: Conversations with Creatives

Donte' and Ronald catch up with an old friend, Michael Haskins Jr. Better known as Currency Michaels. Michael is the owner and founder of Currency Studios, a staple brand in Baltimore, established back in the late 2000's. They got a chance to talk about the history of Baltimore Streetwear, break down old industry beefs and more!

Highlights:

• 4:15: The Legend of Garth
• 12:12: "The Cool"
• 16:57: Baltimore to Ball Harbor
• 22:33: Building a Legacy Brand
• 29:27: Respect Your Wealth
• 37:15: PedX and Gentai
• 48:06: The importance of a team
• 55:23: Helping by not helping
• 59:57: Ronald vs. the Baltimore Sun
• 1:03:19: Reconciliation and understanding
• 1:09:24: Seeding and Celebrities
• 1:14:36: The stages of being a Creative
• 1:20:57: Creating Spaces and the future
• 1:23:51: The Favorites
• 1:25:57: The BRNDD 10