On The Incline w/ Wahkeem Kelly
Posted on March 12, 2010
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WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?
Zed fitted cap by MISHKA x
New Era, Shades by RETROSUPERFUTURE, Tacoma plaid flannel by MISHKA, Jeans by Uniqlo Japan, Footwear by VANS Chukka Boot, Leather Rider jacket by Amacord Vintage & Watch by G-SHOCK DW6900.
My NinJa!
Posted on March 11, 2010
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Whitney Biennial 2010: Rashaad Newsome Performance
Posted on March 10, 2010
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According to Rashaad Newsom, his exhibit called Five which is to be shown during the Whitney Biennial 2010 deals with this growing phenomenon:
“Five is a multimedia performance that redefines how performance art is chronicled beyond the traditional mediums of video and photography. At the same time, Five serves as a platform to help voguing transcend its marginalization and be seen as a legitimate art form. Using custom-made interactive sound and video manipulation technologies, set to live vocals and an improvisational score Newsome creates a line drawing from the five dance elements of voguing.”
- Courtesy of Sigourney Salley
Made in Naija
Posted on March 10, 2010
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With the Asa, Nneka and other prodigies, the success of Broadway musical Fela there’s no denying that Nigeria music is once again à la mode.Creator of Blufunk, Nigerian troubadour Keziah Jones is at the top of his game. with a 20- year career highlighted by 5 succesful LPs. Jones who share is time between NYC, Paris, London and Lagos is set to release his latest album ‘Nigerian Wood‘ this Spring* in North America.
First things first, tell us more about yourself?I was born in Nigeria where I lived until I was 8. Then, my parents sent me to boarding school in England. It was there that I was exposed to a lot of British music, Eighties pop, Ska and people like David Bowie, Duran Duran and Japan, people I wouldn’t have gotten the chance to hear in Nigeria. At that time I was also listening to a lot of PFunk- Georges Clinton and the Parliament- and African-American Blues with people like Chuck Berry…
Performing live is very key to you as an artist, can you explain?I started playing on the streets after I left school when I was about 18. First in London then Paris. My performing was very intense, I was singing at the top of my lungs accompanied by my guitar. I felt the necessity of playing outdoor and these experience has definitely shaped my performing style. Read more
Ferris: F.Luxury.B
Posted on March 8, 2010
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FERRIS - F.LUXURY.B - EPISODE 1 from Creative Control on Vimeo.
-Courtesy of Sigourney Salley
l’arte è la vita (Art Is Life)
Posted on March 8, 2010
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Alberto Sevesto is an experienced freelance graphic designer and illustrator from Milan, Italy. His intricate eye for detail and the diversity in his work makes him one of the best this generation has to offer in the Fine Arts industry.
According to his bio — “My illustrations speak for me.” So without further a due.. let Alberto Sevesto introduce his work to you.
Click Here…
** Photo: Dec/Jan 2010 Issue of National Geographic Adventure (Illustration) **
- Courtesy of Sigourney Salley
J’Davey Teaser: Get Together
Posted on March 5, 2010
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J*DaVeY // “Get Together” Teaser from Rock Slinger Incorporated on Vimeo.
Secret Listening Party: Murs & 9th Wonder
Posted on March 5, 2010
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If you’re in the LA area and you want to get a taste of Murs and 9th’s upcoming album Fornever Dropping, before it actually drops this may the opportunity for you. If you visit 2Dopeboyz (www.2dopeboyz.com) Shake will give you instructions to possibly win a pair of tickets to this exclusive listening party. But of course, if you’re super cool and know someone that can get an invitation, you can go that route also.
Murs & 9th Wonder’s Fornever Dropping hits the streets March 30th.
MP3 Link: Murs - The Problem Is (Feat. Sick Jacken & Uncle Chucc) [Prod. By 9th Wonder]
- Courtesy of Diane Varnie
Men’s Style Spring Preview: Stussy’s Heritage
Posted on March 4, 2010
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Ryan Perfect: The World is a Ghetto
Posted on March 3, 2010
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Audio Pictures and illroots.com are proud to announce the release of RYAN PERFECT’s second mixtape “THE WORLD IS A GHETTO.”
In what is his most personal and aggressive work to date, the disc features a collection of unreleased songs recorded by the Queens-bred MC between 2003-2005.With production from the incomparable SCRAM JONES, BACARDEE, and BEHIND BARS, the 11-track set features records like the introspective “Futuristic,” street anthems “Prisoner” and “Blood of a Hustla,” the lyrical ode’s to Big Pun (”Hip-Hop Beware”) and Rakim (”Microphone King”), and the timeless cut “Death To A Fake Poet”- all display R.I.P’s growth and progression during this pivotal period in hip-hop.
“THE WORLD IS A GHETTO” is AVAILABLE NOW
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