In honor and celebration of Ed Banger Records' seventh anniversary, the record label has teamed up with the sports brand Etnies to create a web-documentary. The web-doc follows it's most popular artists as they head to NYC to cause all kinds of mischief. Since this past thursday, there has been an episode-a-day released, and now it's time to play catch up, because I didn't realize episodes 3-6 were already released... so here's episode 3; and catch 4, 5, and 6 after the jump... and just in case the video doesn't appear above, rest assured it will show after the cut.
Part three of Converse's short film in anticipation of the awesome music collaborative project coming soon. The films follow the artists being featured on the track which drops in July. This installment spotlights Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend as he discusses his inspirations and love for the city of Brooklyn. The film also gives us an early listen to a part of the Converse collaboration, which Batmanglij produced himself. Enjoy!
This video has already made its rounds on the internet a number of times since the anniversary of MJ's death this past Friday, and I've been reluctant to watch it till now... and I am so glad I did.
This rendition of the 1983 Michael Jackson hit is such a lovely, soulful, romantic take on an otherwise dance-worthy track. Now sit back and enjoy this cool jazz piece by Aloe Blacc, the man responsible for the intro track from the HBO series How to Make it in America.
[sidenote: I just found out this song was released on my birthday, Jan 2nd; what a coincidence, lol]
Les Filles Sont Nulles Aux Jeux Video (Girls Suck At Videogames) [created by Stéphanie Mercier]
This cute little film portrays, in a humorous way, the struggles women face in the professional field, and the unequal responsibility doled out to them when it comes to juggling work and a family/household. If you don't understand why the woman received such a low score by the end of the film, despite her ultimate success, check the wage gap that STILL exists between men and women, and maybe that will enlighten your understanding.
"People have so many expectations when they go out, so many wishes about what their night is going to be... I'm more into the empowerment of going out, because it's always been the place where I could be myself and get inspired. Even if I'm sad, dancing is a way to let stuff out." -Robyn (on dancing alone at clubs)
Read the entire interview over at Pitchfork... it's a good read
Robyn is going on tour this summer, and she's bringing Kelis on for the ride as well
The Challenge: Live life by your own standards, and not by the will of others. Life, at least for me, is a constant struggle between what I want, what I need, and what's expected of me. In making dramatic, and even minute, life decisions, I have a need for confirmation and assurance that what I am doing is the right thing to do. I'm afraid to take risks, though I take them all the time... or rather, I take the risk if someone agrees it's a risk worth taking. While this may enable me in my mind to believe that I have control over my reality, and over the direction in which my life goes, in the end, it leaves me constantly doubting myself. I am at a place in my life now where the need to take the reins is more necessary than ever. I know what I want from life, and I need not allow my own insecurities to get in the way of what I want, and can achieve. In life, we can have whatever it is that we want, but it won't just fall in our laps, we have to go for it, wholeheartedly, and without fear. So, I challenge you, as I've challenged myself this past week, and will continue to do into the future, to live life by your own standards, and not by the will of others. "Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” ~William Shakespeare
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This is part two of Converse's short film series which follows the lives of its three artist featured in their new music collaborative project. This clip features Cleveland-born rapper KiD CuDi as he discusses his beginnings in the hip-hop game, and what motivates him. Stay tuned for part three which will feature Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend.
[sidenote: to see part one which features Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast, click here]
The London label has launched its f/w 2010 campaign in a very innovative way. I could show you better than I could tell you, so just follow the link, click around, and experience Burberry Interactive... Its so fun watching the clothing in motion, and at more than just the photographer's desired angle. The camapign features Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Nina Porter, Sam Rollinson, Charlotte Wiggins, Caspar Smyth, Douglas Booth, Gwilym Gold, Rory Cottam, Samuel Fry, Seb Brice, Thomas Penfound. Enjoy!
