“I’ve got the SWAG and it’s pumping out my overaries.”
I encountered this rapper through an @TheObnoxiousOwl article, followed her on twitter, and saw this beast of a song a few days ago. I am now a fan, I can’t get it out of my head, and I can’t wait until the album drops -I don’t know when- but there’s a mixtape in circulation to keep me occupied.
Directed By: @FUCKZENTIL
Produced By: @StrangeCustoms
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So I set out to get to Pure Evil Gallery in Shoreditch, as I’ve been trying for days on end to no avail, and I ended up beginning a new feature in the process. I met some really interesting people today which made me feel as though I had some extraordinary intuition because the two people i happened to stop was purely based on what they were wearing. I was intrigued by their style, the way in which these gentlemen composed themselves signalled that there was a story to be told. Also, I had this on the cards for a while and I had my contact cards with me to cut 99.9% of the awkward explanation.
Zack Tate
Zack Tate - Marc Jacobs European Visual Manager
Zack is a local resident who has lived in ‘the ends’ for four years, having previously moved over from New York. His occupation see’s him jet setting all over Europe and the America’s, whilst in pursuit of his pastime -collecting pieces from his favourite designer, Jeremy Scott.
Jeremy Scott x Zack Tate
I’m a young boy living in London, I do Visuals / Creative for Marc Jacobs and spend most of my time traveling Europe…
Big Pimpin'
Here’s Zack in action, word on road is that he’s an avid stylist too…
MNEK
MNEK - Student and Singer/Songwriter/Producer
MNEK (em-en-ee-kay) is a 16 year old student who is carefully trying to juggle his GSCE’s with being signed to a Publishing deal at EMI. Currently working with Nathan Retro -Tinchy Stryder et al- their collaborative production landed a spot on a Nike ad for the new ‘Air Max Lunars’ featuring Mario Ballotelli.
MNEK also remixed Tinie Tempah‘s Written In The Stars, which landed him a spot on The Very Best of Now! Dance 2010.
Keep an Ear out MNEK because he’s onto big things! To keep up to date with him, go here @MNEKtweets (I would refer them to your myspace but it fucked up my macbook so many fucking times that I suggest you get yourself a soundcloud or a fucking bandcamp account -I do say it humorously and seriously in unison so laugh but still I’m annoyed that it held me up a few fucking hours)
My Reassurance
The moral of this feature, is to highlight the important of being inquisitive, the importance of following your instincts, and taking your intuition seriously. (Roll your eyes and sigh if you will but it’s true)
I had this teacher in the 3rd grade at Tidemill primary School called Miss Robson. The first ever day of school she sat us all down in the classroom and proceed to give me, what was to be, the most practical advice ever bestowed upon any impressionable seven year old. She said…
Always be inquisitive, never be afraid to ask questions.
Had I not been intrigued by both Zack and MNEK, I would never of asked to take a picture nor engaged in any conversation to find out what it was about them that I found so intriguing. As someone who appreciates art in all its limitless forms, I find an individuals style most intriguing. Style says a lot about not only someone’s mood, but it tells you more about them than people care to realise. I didn’t know of Zack nor MNEK beforehand -I had heard of people around them and, probably knew of people who knew people that knew them but that was it. I believe that my intuition picked up on their inner creative energy that radiated forth, and by following my instinctive reaction to request a picture, I connected with two new creatives from opposite yet similar polarities of experience and creative disciplines. (No this ain’t the Mystic Khally moment before you roll your eyes and they get stuck at the top of your eye lids, I’m just calling it how it went down)
The important lesson to remember is that life is about energy, and that having a business card cuts of 99.9999999% of the awkwardness and questions because when they see your contact details on the card people feel reassured especially when it’s high quality matt gloss from moo.com (nice lil plug cah I need the masses to know manamans steas ya gemmme famalambilloskizzle!)
Next time I shant have to explain why I stop random people in the street and ask to take pictures ha!
K O
After my failed attempt to see the Kids Of Grime x Y’OH exhibition at Pure Evil Gallery because of a street party, I casually encountered Left Brain, from Odd Future, casually chilling in Shoreditch before the show at Village Underground.
Left Brain repping Up In The Ear
Left Brain is a real quiet and humble dude, considering he’s a member of the most outspoken and controversial Rap group to hit Hip Hop and Popular Culture since N.W.A. Left Brain expressed his excitement to be travelling to Amsterdam after Village Underground and his love for posh British women in frilly top socks. Also Left Brain mentioned his visit to the capital last november, and his fondness for the British ladies.
Left Brain & Frilly Topped Socks Girl (Valerie?)
Twitter: @ofwgLeftBrain
Tumblr: http://vyron.tumblr.com
MellowHype is a alternative hip hop duo of Hodgy Beats and Left Brain from the collective OFWGKTA. They have released two albums, YelloWhite and BlackenedWhite, both of which are available for free download from the Odd Future website. On February 16th, 2011, Hodgy Beats (along with Tyler the Creator) performed the song “Sandwitches” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. A remastered version of BlackenedWhite will be released summer 2011 by Fat Possum Records.
Here’s the trailer to their YelloWhite tape
K O
I’ll be trading in my DSLR on monday, and I was at odds as to whether I should stay with Canon or defect to Nikon. My current DSLR is a Canon EOS1000D which has no film capabilities whatsoever. If I am to to have my own Michael Palinesque travel round the world culture show on the BBC, I really need to get some practice.
Here is the bulk of my research, and yes I watched youtube videos after peeking the prices -and what!?!
Enjoy!
Review By: Digital Rev
After this witty review I was leaning towards the Nikon D3100 but I dug deeper in the world of the Canon EOS550D, because it had a microphone input. I thought about was the price difference at first, but after watching the Camera Labs review, I decided that the 550D would be the better investment.
Review By: Camera Labs
I was geeking out when I peeked the remote trigger software!!! Real talk!!! I can play Khally Leibowitz up in this!!!
K O
“BloggerScott Schumann, aka, The Sartorialist, shares photos from his Visual Life with 70,000 readers a day.”
This guy is a legend, he inspires me to actually use my camera not for a career but for the passion of capturing beautiful images. Scott Schumann is not a university graduate nor trained photographer, he just picked up a camera and started capturing images. Moral of the story: Follow your heart and be passionate about everything you do because you never know where it could lead. Scott Schumann’s blog The Sartorialist is not only highly influential, but he also gets invited to events, and coordinates photo shoots by the designers themselves.
On The Street: Paris
If I were to be stopped and have my image captured by Scott it’ll be the ultimate Swag acceptence because he has photographed and rubbed shoulders with everyone. Maybe it’ll lead to me meeting the legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, who knows… From now until I get snapped Ima try and stay fly by always choosing style over fashion, staying individual rather than being apart of the crowd.
On the Street: Just Off Corso Como, Milan
I visit The Sartorialist a few times a week to see amazing shots, and the many places he travels to. I aspire to do such things in a totally different context, so when I get home I may just grab trigger and go out snapping but more importantly I shall apply the lessons learned from Scott Schumann to whatever blueprints I have.
For all your Sartorialist needs click here
Scott ‘The Sartorialist’ Schumann, Up In The Ear salute you.
K O
sartorial |särˈtôrēəl|adjective [ attrib. ]of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress : sartorial elegance.
Felix Carpio – Wafa
Went to see this exhibit in London a few months ago. This was by far my favorite portrait, if it were up to me Wafa would of been first place because this portrait pretty much summed up the whole of 2010.
I love this portrait because it’s like a modern day Mona Lisa, seriously. I think it’s the reason Wafa was the main face of all advertising because this image is by far the most endearing, not to mention intriguing. I could stare at this portrait in awe every day of my life, trying to work out what Wafa is thinking, feeling, about to say or do. It’s a very powerful portrait that continues to resonate in my mind, hours and days after laying eyes upon it.
I’ve decided to purchase a print of this portrait, if I could get my hands on one, because it summed up the whole year and beyond, as i said previously it really is a Mona Lisa of the new millenia. I feel that a few hundred years from now people would be sat in front of ‘Wafa’ trying to figure out what’s behind the facial expression, eyes, slight smile, posture, and body language.
Felix Carpio’s portrait of Wafa is simply endearing, and beautifully intriguing. This portrait is an inspration and a big incentive to pick up Trigger (my DSLR) and hit the road capturing images that resonate within and externally within others.
Peace and Love
K O
The Swimming Dead - Jason de Caires Taylor
THE SWIMMING DEAD: A fish swims past life-sized statues on the sea bed underwater at Cancun and Isla Mujeres National Marine Park in Mexico. British artist Jason de Caires Taylor, 36, from Cantebury, Kent, has created an artificial reef supporting marine life deep underwater – made from sculptures of real members of the public. (Photo: Jason de Caires Taylor / Barcroft Media via the Telegraph)
Daisy Chain T-Shirts
My saturday morning started with an odd encounter, on the top floor of a well known high street retailer on Brompton Road, I met Maddie Knight who owns a clothing company called Daisy Chain with partner Shane Dowd. Here’s the company description and mission statement I stole from the Daisy Chain Facebook Page:
“Daisy Chain is a T-Shirt brand specialising in unique vintage inspired designs.
Our mission is to dress the world one beautiful t-shirt at a time…”
Here’s two designs that have made quite an impression on me:
The first T-shirt is a collaboration with Art Feministe.
ArtFeministe x DaisyChain: I Read The News Today
“Art Feministe brings a unique design with a high brow critique of today’s media…
Grab it today in a slim fit style, dress it with an oversize cardigan or cut to complete the look and wear on it’s own.”
The second is a collaboration with Jamille Graves:
JamilleGraves x DaisyChain: Bright Sky Night
“Jamille Graves and Daisy Chain join forces to turn a Yorkshire Garden into an extra terrestrial fashion phenom.
This richly coloured stellar tee is great worn as a statement in a plain outfit or layered up to create a unique look.”
To summarise…. Daisy Chain is a new brand set for big things with t-shirt designs fusing art and fashion to make statements.
T-Shirts start from around £15 amd there’s also an offer of 2 for £25 but ask in advance as the deal is not advertised anywhere on the storefront.
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/daisychainclothing
*All quotes are from company sources
