I met eXquire at the Fool’s Gold afterparty in New York. Amongst the rappers, music industry socialites and booty clapping strippers there stood a charismatic, 6″4 26-year old sporting an impressive array of necklaces and a huge smile. No Jesus piece or facade in sight, I was instantly intrigued by this guy. Later my friend introduced me to him. Exquire, a rapper from Brooklyn, New York who my girl (a Hip Hop dj and good friend who’s opinion I trust) told me had a Biggie Smalls vibe about him. Say what? Some Youtube searches and a mixtape download later, and here I am bumping eXquire’s debut mixtape, Lost in Translation, singing along to an array of comical, narrative, alcohol-induced and somewhat colourful choruses. Here I pick my favourite tracks from eXquire’s mixtape, be warned…this is most certainly explicit content.
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Ah it’s always nice to stumble across fresh talent, especially photographers with their own style. Beulah Anne has all of that, the 23 year old Brooklyn native captures the world and her models in such a beautiful light. She’s a self-taught freelance photographer who takes photographs that seem so soft, innocent and somewhat romantic. Oh not to mention, her model is pretty fine but that’s not the reason I’m posting this. All her work is shot on a Canon Mark II and I’m thinking a 1.4/2.8 lens – I need to invest in a full frame camera. More on the reverse.
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Now this is what imagine what would happen if the guys behind Move. Learn. Eat. slowed down a bit and hung around a city for longer than a second! Filmed by Next Level Pictures this well executed short showcases the culture found in Brooklyn set to the tone of some dubstep by Skream. Slightly reminiscent of the Lucozade Sport Lite ad form earlier this year.
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Brooklyn based fashion label Mishka release photos of their 2010 holiday collection and as always it’s quite impressive. I always say this about Mishka but I like the way it’s shot because the models look relaxed and the photography is minimal. The collection looks casual/smart where it comprises of light cardis, parkas and denim look shirts. More photos after the cut including Mishka’s inspiration.
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The guys Cookin’ Soul fuses Quincy Jones “Summer In The City” and Jay-Z’s “Hello Brooklyn” to make “Summer In Brooklyn” Being the Brooklynite I am, I just had to post this. Anyone who is from BK or has been to BK knows that Brooklyn in the summer is dope. Everything from block parties, concerts, fashion shows, festivals to name a few. The video is shot in Black & White which kind of gives this reminiscent yet raw type feel. More after the cut.
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