Grantland follows Method Man back to his humble beginnings, Park Hill Projects, Staten Island. Meth breaks down slinging drugs, how he became known as a rapper, and the creation of Wu-Tang Clan’s debut master piece, 36 Chambers. An album that was recorded 20 years ago and still remains relevant. …
Author: Tracy Jones
Hawaii’s Pow! Wow! is catching a rep after becoming popular for rocking big murals around the island’s Kaka’ako area in Honolulu. Originally founded in Hong Kong, the event invites 100 of the illest street artist in the world to come and kill it. A video was recently released to help promote their 2014 gathering. It includes interviews from organizer Jasper Wong and past participating artists, along with some recognizable treats from ROA, Shark Tooth, and Nychos. The music and descriptions …
On November 2nd, Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo was the recipient of the Japanese government’s Medal with Purple Ribbon. The award usually goes to individuals who have contributed to traditional art forms. Otomo, 59, won critical acclaim for his 1983 manga debuts, “Domu: A Child’s Dream” and “Akira.” In 1988 he directed the classic cyber punk animation film version of Akira. The manga world’s foundation is partly built on the shoulders of this film. Its super nova force continues to spread and …
Isaac Julien ‘s Ten Thousand Waves art instillation is held at New York City’s Museum of Contemporary Art. If the floating woman looks familiar, it’s actress Maggie Cheung (In A Mode For Love, 2046, Hero, etc.). The show runs through February 17, 2014. Official description: Ten Thousand Waves (2010) is an immersive film installation projected onto nine double-sided screens arranged in a dynamic structure. Especially conceived for The Donald B. and Catherine C. Marron Atrium, the installation choreographs visitors’ movement through …
‘There are now two Americas” according to writer, journalist, and author David Simon. He’s the creator and writer of “The Wire,” “Treme,” and “Homicide: Life On The Street.” Some think “The Wire,” myself included, is the illest show ever created in the history of television. It takes a living breathing picture of a disenfranchised society and suffocates you, inhale. It’s easy to understand how he wrote “The Wire.” He reported on the crime beat for the Baltimore Sun. Its impossible …
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