I don’t post music videos, hardly ever in fact nowadays but this one was just too good to pass on. Everyone loves to hate on ‘Ye but I’m a big fan of his creativity when it comes to fashion, music and art. The overdue visuals for his track Lost In The World off his last solo album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy surfaced earlier today and I know for a fact, it’s not going to be a lot of people’s cup of tea. It’s so abstract, too abstract for those who are used to the hoes, the cars, the bling – you know the usual MMG/YMCBBC video. What I love about it? The simplicity – no cinematic storyline required, the black & white sharp buildings, typography, high energy dancing and contrast just carry it for me. It’s been directed by Ruth Hogben – a London-based director who’s known for her fashion films. Makes sense now ey?
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I’M BACK, will be back to regular posting habits soon. Just been busy working on Photoshop related madness during the past few days. If I’m honest, last week was slow in terms of new music, a fair few of OVERHYPED tracks. Hop on after the cut for some real quality music.
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Kanye West debuted his 2012 Autumn/Winter collection at La Halle Freyssinet as part of Paris Fashion Week yesterday. This second fashion show received a warmer reception from the fashion industry this time around, and the guest list reaffirmed this with Anna Wintour in attendence. In addition, Jay-Z, Common, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Cassie, Diddy and Big Sean showed their support, as well as Miss Kim Kardashian who was spotted wearing Kanye’s famous Guiseppe shoes. The models showcased 20 different looks which consisted mainly of fur accessories and leather two-piece sets and dresses. Whilst the collection isn’t particularly groundbreaking in style, I do like the layering of different textures. Imagine a luxe version of Zara’s staple Autumn designs but with a little more attitude: biker chic meets workwear. Hit the jump for pics!
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Morning world! First of all check out Yin’s life – new post in there for you. Came across this illustrator’s work early last year when he tagged a few of my Facebook friends in one of his works. Gyimah Gariba is a freelance illustrator and designer originally from Yang’s motherland, Ghana but now living in Toronto. Some of you may have come across his series inspired by Jay-Z & Kanye West’s Watch The Throne album – he created his own visual adaptation of each of the songs. Most of his work comes directly from the music and others are based on his life experiences. I just love his illustrative style, it’s like a fusion of Anime and Boondocks – vibrant and eye-catching. I want him to draw me! More work on the reverse.
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New visual delights from Childish Gambino, Phonte, MeLo-X, Little Dragon, Brother Ali, Bonobo, Esperanza Spalding and of course Kanye/Jay-Z in this week’s Video Jukebox! Went for more of a Hip Hop/Electronica theme this week as you can tell. Catch you on the other side…
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A rather delayed Video Jukebox this week, apologies folks! I can hold two nights of D’Angelo live at Brixton Academy fully responsible for this one! This week M.I.A. re-defined the phrase ‘making an entrance’ with two rather controversial music videos hitting the web. I decided to ignore the Madonna & Nicki Minaj video…it’s boring, full of advertising (Nicki’s adi-breasts) and poor M.I.A. & Nicki only get a small feature at the end. Plus her video for ‘Bad Girls’ is way cooler! Miguel and Day26 have their eyes set on the fast-approaching Valentine’s Day with their new R&B-smooth videos. There’s also some Hip Hop from Pharoahe Monch, Blu, The Quaranteam and a fan-made video for The Throne’s anthem track, “Ni**as in Paris”! Enjoy, and I promise I’ll be on time for our breakfast date this Saturday!
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VOYR is our all access pass into the behind the scenes happening at Kanye and his big brother, Jay-Z‘s Watch The Throne tour. The daily video series will give us an insight into the hard work that goes into living life as Kanye West. Yes, they still work even after earning millions. Ye drops a plethora of quotables in this short first episode: ‘It’s a pursuit and responsibility. If people have done things before, you should be able to surpass them. I’m on a pursuit of awesomeness, excellence is the bare minimum’. BOOM. Inspiring, watch it on the reverse! Right off to bed I go..
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