BLAST

In August 2002, a great brother by the name of Everett "E" McKethan Jr. passed while doing something he developed a passion for. That passion was riding his "9". This film and book are dedicated to him and those who have given their lives for the love of riding.

Even before BLAST became an idea, a book and a documentary, BLAST was the passing of a friend. "E"'s departure fueled a desire and inspired us to express the love for a lifestyle and culture.

BLAST is a collective of sharp and vivid reality. It is a documentary of the sportsbike culture that dominates D.C., Maryland including Baltimore, and Northern Virginia with those who ride for the love of speed, the thrill of stunts and style of profiling, revealed through pictures, live motorcycle action and interviews with street riders, artists, club racers, engineers, law enforcement and others.

In New York, tricks and stunts were bread and perfected. Sneakers, t-shirts and shorts are the uniform of the day. In the D.C. Metro area, riding boots, leathers, jeans, gloves and full face helmets are what you see in a blurr at speeds of up to 200 mph.

BLAST is the heartbreak, beauty, fun and chances we take for that thrill and passion.

Through our trials and tribulations, we have realized that there are many different issues and concerns involved in this lifestyle, especially in the D.C. Metro area. The number one fact is that the playing ground is different. The freedom to ride far, fast and hard in Maryland plays a role in accidents, serious injuries and deaths. However in Baltimore, riders fight for room to ride freely on "quads" and dirtbikes without being harrassed by the police.

The freedom to post in Maryland and D.C. in numerous places gives riders the option to socialize with interesting people, and from this seeded our interaction with some of the most well-known and influential motorcycle clubs and individual riders.

BLAST is written, directed and produced by TAIGA GLOBAL. Cinematography and photography are also done by TAIGA GLOBAL. Music production is provided by B-LUV, Playboy Saints, and Trump Tyte.

We would like to give an honorable mention to John "Turtle" Moore of BLASTSQUAD and Reo Nelson for being supportive in our endeavors. Special thanks to Adrian "Buzzoman" Jones, Jeff Coles, William "Storyteller" Johnson, Rudy Blyden of One Shot Racing, Jason "Punisher" Scaggs of "D.C.'s Most Wanted", and Takeo Yokoyama of Honda, Research and Design Co., Ltd., Japan.

**BLAST is not in theatres at this moment, however we are currently in the post production phase, which includes editing, preparation of the soundtrack as well as acquiring a mass distribution contract with a major distributor.