Pharrell Williams, Expressionist :: 120 Seconds
The incomparable Pharrell Williams talks about the lack of news sources for the youth demographic of 14-20 and how this inspired the creation of Kidult.com with his partner, the brilliant, Mimi Valdes.
The incomparable Pharrell Williams talks about the lack of news sources for the youth demographic of 14-20 and how this inspired the creation of Kidult.com with his partner, the brilliant, Mimi Valdes.
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Links: Kidult.com PharrellWilliams.com
Pharrell Williams is Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter/producer and Billboard Magazine's Producer of the Decade, Pharrell Williams', latest brainchild. Drawing from the experiences of his adolescence and inspired by his young fans, Pharrell created and launched Kidult.com in January 2010 to deliver news and entertainment content that respects the intelligence, discerning tastes and diverse interests of today's savvy teens (aka "kidults" ages 14-21). The site, considered by many as the "Huffington Post for teens", offers edited and user-generated content covering a wide range of topics including politics, science, environment, fashion, business and entertainment. It is, in essence, the site Pharrell wishes he had when he was a teen. As an extension of the Kidult brand, Pharrell and his team have launched the 2010 Kidult Youth Leadership Conference this summer to provide kidults with the tools and resources needed to be today's next generation of global leaders.
Stanley Lumax, Photographer :: 120 Seconds
By seeing his Ghanaian family become successful in this country, Stanley Lumax learned that hard work and passion open your life to infinite possibilities.
By seeing his Ghanaian family become successful in this country, Stanley Lumax learned that hard work and passion open your life to infinite possibilities.
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About Stanley:
Stanley Lumax is currently an account director at Anomaly, working as an account director on the Converse Brand. His past experience includes working at at Wieden + Kennedy, where he was not only an account executive, but was hired as a photographer to shoot the memorable "The City is Watching" basketball campaign for Nike. Continuing to pursue his passions, Stanley recently worked with Greenpoint Pictures to create a short film on legendary NY basketball player God Shammgod for Converse. Stanley is preparing for a trip to South Africa to document the World Cup, the first time the event will take place on African soil.
Links: www.stonefacephotography.com www.stonefacephotography.tumblr.com
Bryan Vargas, Musician :: 120 Seconds
Bryan Vargas hopes to shed some light on dark days by reminding us that anything in life worth having is worth the struggle.
Bryan Vargas hopes to shed some light on dark days by reminding us that anything in life worth having is worth the struggle.
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About Bryan Vargas:
Bryan Vargas & Ya Está invoke the spirits with the rumble of drums and the screams of distorted guitars. Rumba, Mambo and Son get electrified into a new school Latino groove. This band creates some serious party music, all while giving props to the Orishas.Playing a unique style of music they call simply "Afro Latino Soul", you can forget the pop stars, this is the REAL Latin music revolution.
¡Ya Está!, have appeared in front of capacity crowds at Central Park Summerstage, Prospect Park Bandshell, the Knitting Factory, SOB's and many more.
Ya Está's debut CD "Afro Latino Soul", produced by latin jazz great Arturo O'Farrill was released on June 1st 2004. You can hear Ya Está, and learn more at yaestamusica.com.
"...imagine Jimi Hendrix jamming with the Buena Vista Social Club If you believe that great music begins at a popular level, then you should listen to Bryan Vargas & Ya Está," - NY Newsday
"...infectious percussive assaults...that thump to a downtown funk undercurrent" - Village Voice
"Ya Está's music brought me back to my naked pagan roots..." - Un Chín Magazine
Links To Bryan Vargas: Buy a copy of Bryan Vargas & Ya Esta at The Love Shop yaestamusica.com launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/yaestalist