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Corinne Bailey Rae-”I’d Do It All Again”
Corinne Bailey Rae’s album The Sea will be released January 26 2010.
Pharrell NY Times Interview
D*Face “Riot on Paper”
Let the Force be with You
New Era and Star Wars team up to make the coolest hat since the one’s that involve alcohol.
It’s Young Money/Cash Money Playboy!
Lol. Birdman is a joke, but thanks to Drake,Wayne, and whoever he bought this beat from this song is actually listenable. Once again it has nothing to do with Birdman. I just wanted to reiterate that. Watch the “4 my town” (yes, that’s how they spelled it) video.
*By the way. Where did all the innovative rap videos go? I know rappers aren’t really known for having creative videos, but I miss the Andre 3k’s, the Kanye’s, and the Missy Elliot’s. These videos are BEYOND boring.
visvim Foley Folk
I’m digging the overall design of these shoes. They’re basic, which is something I’m always a fan of. I’m also a fan of velcro straps because tieing shoes are a pain. Either that or I’m just lazy. You can cop a pair at honeyee.
Patrik Ervell Spring/Summer 2010
Chanel Iman pour Vogue Germany ‘09
Yeasayer-”Ambling Alp”
Yeasayer always seems to trump every band, especially when it comes to innovative music videos. From the Corn-starched covered trinity to the Adam and Eve-esque locals to an all seeing metalic god. The strange list of imagery goes on and on. The only way you’ll understand…or not ever understand is to watch the “Ambling Alp” video.
The Odd Blood album comes out in 2010.
Via Pitchfork.tv
The Brand: Nico
About two weeks ago, I had the most interesting conversation I’ve had in a long time. I talked to an older gentleman who began discussing his previous job as a business marketer. I won’t go into detail about the whole conversation, but during our little talk something he said struck a chord with me.
What he had told me was that I needed to brand myself. To become a brand. A brand like Pepsi, Sprint, Tide, etc. The funny thing about what he said was that in a sense I’ve always known that. I’ve always been obsessed with icons and symbols and especially people’s reaction towards them.
When it comes to my favorite musicians, they not only please my musical needs, but they also are icons in themselves. The way they dress. They way they talk. The way they talk. All these things and more have been an obsession with mine, but I’ve mostly kept it to myself.
Why should I brand myself? Our culture evolves everyday. It’s important to keep up with the Jones, but it’s even more important to keep up with yourself. The chameleons of the world are forgotten because all they do is copy “the coolest trend.” It is the trend setter that is remembered forever.
In no way do I want to be a celebrity. I just don’t want to be forgotten. I want to be able to touch every life that I get in contact with and for that person to always remember that moment. Sort of like how I’ll always remember that older gentleman. So beginning today. November 26 2009.
The brand begins.
