This is pretty spectacular. Meet the PS22 Choir. A group of elementary and middle school kids from Staten Island who have found global fame by finding their voice. This song leaves a little to be desired, but kids are great so it’s all good. But what if this became the norm? Kids just started singing pop songs on the regular? Forget amazing grace, what if kids were singing some Lykke or Trey Songz in class? Ok, the Trey Songz is a stretch, but it’d be amusing to see nonetheless. Some 8 year olds singing out, “She gon think I invented sex!” Could you see it?
I still have yet to step through the doors of Opening Ceremony but when I do it’ll be a joyous occassion. Morgan’s in there now, so now ceremony is about to commence. In this short, Spike Jonze sits down with the creators of Opening Ceremony, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon to chat about the inspiration for the space, the importance of limitless branding, and their aspirations to promote culture and creativity. A well done piece, the video shows what the power of passion can lead to. Be sure to say hi to Morgan when you hit up the store. Hit the MORE for part II.
Ladies and gentleman, I’ve come to a stark realization at 3:26PM. Today, I’ve realized that text messages are played out. They’re boring. They’re impersonal. They’re generic. Anyone can push some buttons with their thumbs. But who can show you the world through their eyes? It’s a little more work, but if you mean it then it’s worth it. It’s as simple as that. We all send and receive boring ass text messages everyday, me included. The “What you doing tonight,” the “What’s Good,” and the infamous two letter, “OK” response. This technology is great and all but let’s not forget that we’re humans. We’ve got emotions to share and love to give. So let me raise the bar one time. Get with the picture message. It’s ten times flyer, and the girls will like it more.
Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Mykola Dosenko, also known as Myk Dawg. Born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine, Mykola’s inspirations paint an interesting portrait of popular culture in the late 80’s and early 90’s. A self proclaimed graphic designer, celebrity chef, comedian and stunt driver, it was not difficult to strike up a conversation about Myk’s interests and inspirations. With his graphic design work popping up on popular websites across the net, Mykola’s aesthetic is becoming recognized for it’s vibrant colors and retro influences. Touching on everything from Lebron James to zombie snails, our conversation was peculiar to say the very least.
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Some artists show you beautiful things, and others show you things that are truly ugly. Some take you places you never want to leave, and others show you places you wish you never saw. Before his tragic and untimely passing via heroin overdose last year, Dash Snow could do all of the above, sometimes all in the same image. After running away from home at 13, Dash started his photography career to document places he saw, that he might not remember in the morning. Running the gamut anywhere from hilarious to outta pocket to downright nasty, his work is some of the most inspiring art I can remember seeing. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.
I’ll be honest. I don’t even fuck with Ok Go like that. At all. I saw them live once, and they were somewhere between mediocre and alright. However, this video is hands down one of the best music videos I’ve ever seen. Creativity knows no boundaries, and it’s unleashed the moment you start. Ok. Go.
My first question with this one is why. I think the architects answer would be, “Why not?” I suppose there are multiple uses for the “house”. Whether you want to make it an office, or a kick it spot, the Egg House will hold it down. Equipped with a bathroom, kitchen, bed and storage space, the Egg House, known to the architects as the blob VB3 is a one of a kind space aimed to spark the imagination while providing a functional living space. Imagine if you hot boxed this. You could come back and tell your friends you hot boxed an egg. Now that’s a story.
“Love is patient, Love is kind, Love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude…”
I’m sure at one point in our lives, most of us have heard the infamous I Corinthians 13:4-7. This is a pretty uplifting definition of love isn’t it? But what happens when what we perceive to be love isn’t anything near patience or kindness? When it strays from positive elements into negative ones such as jealousy, envy, or resentment – would you still call it love?
Any chance we get to take a look into the world and the mind of somebody as inspiring as Basquiat is one I think we should take. Tamra Davis’ upcoming documentary feature, Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child will offer just that: a glimpse at the life and work of her personal friend, and one of the most important visual artists of the 20th century. Slated to drop later this year, the film features original music from Adam Horovitz & Mike D of the Beastie Boys and visual work from Shepard Fairey. Peep the trailer above.
Something about massive urban centers at night is just so damn beautiful. Tokyo, in particular is one of those places you never get tired of looking at. Tokyo/Glow is the collaborative work of director Jonathan Bensimon and footwear brand The Generic Man, showing the journey of an illuminated man through the city streets of Tokyo. For those thinking this is digital manipulation at work, the creators of Tokyo/Glow insist that the light-up man is in fact a dude in a suit, constructed from hundreds of feet of high-voltage LED rope lights, and a translucent outer shell. All technical talk aside though, this is just a dope piece of art. Take a look for yourself.
Until I came across Jenkins Jellies, the only jellies I was aware of were the ones associated with peanut butter. Little did I know how much more there was. While strolling through the L.A. Street Food Fest two weeks ago, I happened upon a tray of crackers and jelly. “Go ahead, try one,” I was coaxed, from jelly creator Hilary Danner. I obliged, and was sold after the first bite. Quickly gathering Hilary’s contact information, I became intent on learning more about these wonderful jellies.
When D.S. told me he had something for me, I knew I was in for something special. Little did I know I was in for some quintessential cruising music. Find an open road and slap this. It will surely add to the occasion. Add 3 scoops of piano laced synth, a dash of Toro Y Moi, and a generous helping of Daft Punk and you’ve got CFCF. This is the opening track off the debut album Continent. The applauded efforts of 21 year old Montreal based composer Michael Silver. This is the inaugural, so act accordingly. I think he’s just getting started.
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