Los Angeles producer Exile flips the title track “Holy Grail” and “FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt” off Jay Z’s latest album. Using only the source material, Exile dissects the tracks and pounds out new compositions on his MPC. The result is nothing less than fresh sound sculptures suited in head nodding rhythms. At the start Exile acts a fool before getting down, tapping out newness on his MPC pads. It’s incredible to watch homie remix these tracks in an almost effortless fashion. Exile also flipped …
Author: Tracy Jones
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. …
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 …