At Chemistry Surfboards, we believe that some moments in time are so powerful they continue to shape us decades later. Project 1992 is our tribute to one of those defining moments—a cultural paradigm shift in surf, art, and music that happened worldwide back in 1992.

The inspiration for Project 1992 began with Thes One from People Under the Stairs, who approached us with an idea rooted in the hip hop music revolution of 1992. When Thes One brought this concept to Chemistry Surfboards, Jason and Will immediately connected with the vision and knew they could bring something special to it. 1992 was a pivotal year that marked major cultural shifts across multiple scenes—from the golden era of hip hop to the emergence of grunge rock, the music landscape was transforming. Simultaneously, surfing was experiencing its own revolution with the arrival of the "New School" led by Kelly Slater and the Momentum Generation, who brought a completely different approach to performance surfing. Together, we infused Thes One's hip hop inspiration with the art and surf culture elements that made 1992 such a transformative year, creating this incredible celebration that honors all aspects of that cultural paradigm shift.

The Video Contest: Bringing 1992 Back to Life

Contest Details:

• Four replica 1992 surfboards created by Jason Bennett
• Contest period: May 2nd - June 27th, 2025
• Video requirements: 90-second Instagram edits showcasing surfing on the replica boards
• Judging criteria (30-point scale):
  • Music Selection: 1-10 points
  • Surfing Performance: 1-10 points
  • Artistic Creativity: 1-10 points

Prize Purse: $2,000 Total

• 1st Place: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $350
• 4th Place: $150

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening

Featured Artists & Performers:

• DJ Day (INL/International - Palm Springs)
• Chaps One (Mad Chill Sound System - Oceanside)
• Rob Butler (Bewith Records - Manchester, UK)
• Blame One (MH Crew, Chemistry Collective - Oceanside)
• Birocratic (Live Band Performance - Brooklyn, New York)

What to Expect:

• Contest Winner Announcements: See who takes home the $2,000 prize purse
• Live Art: Watch master artist Jayson Lee Matias create live graff painting exhibitions
• Music: 5 internationally celebrated DJs plus a live band from NYC
• Food & Drinks: Special menu items and drink specials
• Limited Edition Merchandise: Exclusive Project 1992 collectibles
• Community: Connect with fellow surf culture enthusiasts
• Completely Free Entry

Exclusive Project 1992 Collectibles

Time Capsule Analog Pack (Limited to 100 boxes):

• PL7033TC Piecelock 70 boombox
• Cassette tape
• 7" 45 RPM LP
• Mean Streak marker
• Custom color purple P hat

Digital Pack (Limited to 200 boxes):

• PL7033D Piecelock 70
• 7" 45 RPM LP
• Mean Streak marker
• Limited edition CD
• Custom color black P hat

The Project 1992 Soundtrack

• Project 1992 Theme (Thes One) feat. Headnodic on Bass, DJ Chaps One on Cuts
• Summer Nights (Kat 010 feat. Puts)
• Mass Hysteria '92 (Blame One) - Produced by Jason P. Bennett
• This Is Common (Thes One)
• Good Grief (Thes One)
• Point of Viewz (Thes One) feat. DJ Day on the Cut
• Get Up, Get Out, Get Into It (Thes One)

After Party Continues the Vibe