Window Seat
...Despite it's low budget implications, this is the official "guerrilla style" music video for Erykah Badu's latest. No, I'm not posting this because Ms. Badu strips down butt naked at the end [yes, literally.]
I'm posting this because her spoken word message at the end is so very true. It's a vital message that everyone should listen to.
No one says it as good as you do Badu.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
NY- Z
Absolut + Jay-Z Documentary
"Hip-Hop is a young genre. I'm still doin' this. True genres of music are ageless, colorless..."
"Hip-Hop is a young genre. I'm still doin' this. True genres of music are ageless, colorless..."
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Oh, that's how you goin?
Last year XXL failed to feature Nicki Minaj and Drake in their Freshman 2009 issue.
This year when the magazine offerred to admit them in their 2010 class, both artists declined.
Here's what Drake had to say...
This year when the magazine offerred to admit them in their 2010 class, both artists declined.
Here's what Drake had to say...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Fefe Dob to the Son!
Here is a cool video of Fefe Dobson discussing her up and coming album as well as some fun random things. I love this girl! She is so true to herself and I admire that!! Enjoy!
Resounding Joy // Fefe Dobson from Arcade44 on Vimeo.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Progress is a slow process.
Over here working hard to knead out all the knots and wrinkles on blogger.
A lot to reformat, stretch, hide, etc., which is why some videos aren't completely viewed or the page is formatted wierd.
Bare with us.
Thanks, much.
A lot to reformat, stretch, hide, etc., which is why some videos aren't completely viewed or the page is formatted wierd.
Bare with us.
Thanks, much.
TamSam interview with our favorite girl...
Here's a short and sweet interview with New York's Vashtie Kola. She's truly an inspiration. [I WOULD DIE TO INTERN FOR HER :D ]
Can you please introduce yourself who is Va$htie Kola?
I am the immigrant parents dream, the underdog who forced her way in. I am an artist, director, designer, creative consultant, party producer. I make things.
Growing up what did you want to be?
That ranged quite frequently. As a child I believe I wanted to be a veterinarian because
I loved animals. When I was in middle school, I wanted to be a car mechanic because my father was one and I spent a lot of time working on cars. In junior high I wanted to be a pediatrician until I volunteered at a hospital for a summer and couldn't bear to see people in pain. In the beginning of high school I went back and forth between fashion designer, tattoo artist and film maker. I decided to study film because I felt my impact as an artist would reach a greater audience that way.
How different is your creative process when you're working on a video, designing clothes or promoting a party?
It all starts very solitary, with me coming up with ideas and starting from there. In that sense they are the same, but, after that they are very different. Working on a video is always a team effort, there are many cooks in the kitchen. Designing for now is still solitary, and I get to call all the shots because I fund and run my brand. Parties are again, a team effort; however, the gratification is almost always instant when you are at a party and can see the results of your work having a great time!
Who are some of the artists whose work you admire?
Caravaggio, Egon Schiele, Frida Kahlo, Immogen Cunningham, Bruce Davidson, Richard Prince, Jackson Pollack, Elle Von Unwerth...too many to name!
Any directors?
Bertolucci, Fellini, Spielberg, Diane Martel, Anthony Mandler, Chris Cunningham, Mark Romanek, Spike Jonze,
Your clothing line Violette is street-wear but with twist , where do you want to take it?
I hope to see it mirror brands like CHLOE or ALEXANDER WANG with pieces that range from street casual to runway glamour. The Violette girl is multi-faceted...
What are some the projects you're working on?
Upcoming seasons of Violette, my Birthday Party in April, Collaborating on a T-Shirt with Theophilus London, just shot a video for Jaheim and Jadakiss, creative consulting for other brands, making viral content for sites, overall just getting in touch with my own creative roots and making things for fun again. I aim to create a video piece monthly, I just shot a video for Curt@!n$.
What's playing on your Ipod these days?
Theophilus London,
Amanda Blank
Lissy Trullie
Major Lazer
Depeche Mode
The Smiths,
Drake
Deee Lite
via www.tam-sam.com
Can you please introduce yourself who is Va$htie Kola?
I am the immigrant parents dream, the underdog who forced her way in. I am an artist, director, designer, creative consultant, party producer. I make things.
Growing up what did you want to be?
That ranged quite frequently. As a child I believe I wanted to be a veterinarian because
I loved animals. When I was in middle school, I wanted to be a car mechanic because my father was one and I spent a lot of time working on cars. In junior high I wanted to be a pediatrician until I volunteered at a hospital for a summer and couldn't bear to see people in pain. In the beginning of high school I went back and forth between fashion designer, tattoo artist and film maker. I decided to study film because I felt my impact as an artist would reach a greater audience that way.
How different is your creative process when you're working on a video, designing clothes or promoting a party?
It all starts very solitary, with me coming up with ideas and starting from there. In that sense they are the same, but, after that they are very different. Working on a video is always a team effort, there are many cooks in the kitchen. Designing for now is still solitary, and I get to call all the shots because I fund and run my brand. Parties are again, a team effort; however, the gratification is almost always instant when you are at a party and can see the results of your work having a great time!
Who are some of the artists whose work you admire?
Caravaggio, Egon Schiele, Frida Kahlo, Immogen Cunningham, Bruce Davidson, Richard Prince, Jackson Pollack, Elle Von Unwerth...too many to name!
Any directors?
Bertolucci, Fellini, Spielberg, Diane Martel, Anthony Mandler, Chris Cunningham, Mark Romanek, Spike Jonze,
Your clothing line Violette is street-wear but with twist , where do you want to take it?
I hope to see it mirror brands like CHLOE or ALEXANDER WANG with pieces that range from street casual to runway glamour. The Violette girl is multi-faceted...
What are some the projects you're working on?
Upcoming seasons of Violette, my Birthday Party in April, Collaborating on a T-Shirt with Theophilus London, just shot a video for Jaheim and Jadakiss, creative consulting for other brands, making viral content for sites, overall just getting in touch with my own creative roots and making things for fun again. I aim to create a video piece monthly, I just shot a video for Curt@!n$.
What's playing on your Ipod these days?
Theophilus London,
Amanda Blank
Lissy Trullie
Major Lazer
Depeche Mode
The Smiths,
Drake
Deee Lite
via www.tam-sam.com
Sunday, February 21, 2010
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