Videos We Love :: Japan – The Strange Country
I was really excited to see an info-graphic video on Japan as I am a HUGE fan of the country, its people and culture. I saw it on Stumbleupon & the first question that arose was, “Who produced this video?” I was happy to see that it is a thesis project by Kenichi, a 23 yr-old Japanese artist from Nagoya who created this video from a “foreigner’s point of view.” Then I thought of how critical I am of the US at times and completely understood. Regardless of how you feel about the information, you’ll learn something new & the graphics are stupendous!
PS – I DJ’d a great party at Le Jazz Modal in Nagoya during my tour last year & it was one of the best nights I’ve ever had. The people were passionate and danced to EVERY genre I threw at them. Absolutely inspiring & so much fun! Here’s a little video flyer from the night.
Music We Love :: Silhouette Brown
Silhouette Brown is what happens when four great producers, songwriters & vocalists collaborate on a record and then bless us with a little tour. We’ve got Dego (4Hero, 2000Black), Kaidi Tatham (Agent K, DKD, Bugz in the Attic), Bembe Segue (MdCL, 2000Black) & Lady Alma (Sylk 130, 4Hero). With a line up like that, you’re bound to get the jazzy, soulful sound we’ve come to love along with the deep bass headnod that we can’t live without. Preview the record on the 2000Black site and make sure to check out the live shows during WMC (3.24-26) & in San Francisco (4.9), DC (4.11), New York (4.17) & Chicago (4.21).
videos we love :: sma hobo tour – circa 1989
Through the late 80′s and early 90′s our childhood skateboard heroes would appear in the empty parking lots of our local bicycle shops and change our lives forever. 1989 SMA Hobo Tour – Mike Vallely, Jason Lee (My Name is Earl) and Jesse Martinez
La Melodia, Musicians :: 120 Seconds
Amsterdam soulful hip hop duo, La Melodia, consider themselves world citizens who spread their positive message through their music and live shows.
DJ Reborn, DJ + Educator :: 120 Seconds
DJ Reborn shares a humbling experience in the school system and embraces the opportunity to become a better arts educator by sparking interest in young people.
K’Naan, MC + Musician :: 120 Seconds
Somali MC & musician Knaan shares his views on language as not only a tool for communication but also as a cultural carrier and its influence in the way we view ourselves and our surrounding environment.
Jonathan LeVine, Gallerist :: 120 Seconds
Chelsea gallerist, Jonathan LeVine recounts a funny story of going to a rock show of comeback bands, being backstage and the hierarchies of tour buses.
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