The Shape of Things to Come

Flying Lotus Interview from Obi ‘wun’ Mgbado on Vimeo.

Pharrell Keynote at MIDEM 2010 from thecashmerethinker on Vimeo.

Once again Pharrell crops up, he’s an interesting guy, and I stated when I posted about him and Kaws that he grates on me. No denying his intellect and cultural worth though.

www.MAURICEGARLAND.com Interview with 9th Wonder from www.mauricegarland.com on Vimeo.

I don’t want to say too much about this interview, I think you should all just watch it and enjoy. 9th Wonder is incredibly captivating, his depth of knowledge, his eloquence, and his overall persona just makes me want to listen to the insightful knowledge he bestows on all things Hip Hop. As he breaks down to Maurice in the interview, he’s currently lecturing a University class on Sampling in Hip Hop, I studied a little bit of Musicology as a wild course in the States and thoroughly enjoyed it. My limited technical musical knowledge hindered me somewhat, but I wrote on Hip Hop music, culture, vernacular and the like and found it thoroughly enjoyable. What I would give to hear and take part in a 9th Wonder class!

This is dope! Discussing early first studio sessions with Nas and shows with Biggie, talking about Biggie, naked in a hotel room, eating KFC! Pinched this from Fatlace.

Yo Gotti Interview from Baller’s Eve on www.evr.com from DJ DIRRTY on Vimeo.

This is a really great interview with Southern rap legend Yo Gotti†, the Ballers Eve guys hooked up with Gotti while he was handling some label business in New York. Ballers Eve have a radio show on East Village Radio, easily one of the biggest radio stations in the World in terms of quality music and eclectic coverage. Yo Gotti has been around for quite some time, coming out of Memphis, he’s been hustling the music game for a while, but has been grinding in the streets for a whole lot longer. His stories of large scale drug deals mixed with Southern ostentation and street lingo over some of the hardest beats you’re gonna hear, it’s set for a great journey into the world of a Country hustler. Gotti is garnering major support at the moment and a lot of interest has been coming his way, especially post Clipse feature and with being on that Kay Slay joint, a broader Northern listener is now starting to appreciate Gotti. I wish more people in the UK would take the time to watch out for guys like Gotti and the whole Southern movement. But as our playlists tend to be dictated to by whatever is big on the likes of Hot 97 et al., it takes all that bit longer for London to latch on.

Check out some classic Yo Gotti footage after the jump.

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Big up Knite and Terror all day!

Michael of A Continuous Lean. catches up with James Wilson of Secret Forts. Two of my truly favorite blogs which although give a fantastic insight into Americana and fashion on the other side of the pond have made me learn two important things; one about myself and one about objects, be them functional products or fashion. Firstly, they’ve made me realize that History, and more importantly the documentation of things, what we use and how we use them is incredibly important, I wish that I had kept care of some items and also wish I owned more of my Grandfathers possessions. And secondly they’ve taught me to not settle for second best, that fleeting acquisition, of which I’m famed for, my wardrobe and draws are testament to that, isn’t the best way. Classic items, timeless classics, things to last a life time.

Secret Forts presented by ACL x Cole, Rood & Haan Co. from Michael Williams on Vimeo.

“I don’t want ten of something that is supposed to do one thing, I want the one thing that does it right.” – James Wilson 2009.

The album’s been leaked. It’s in the shops to buy as of tomorrow. Only Built 4 Cuban Link: Part II is a hip Hop masterpiece. A record hotly anticipated, delivering on all levels. When Jay-Z proclaimed the death of Auto-Tune perhaps this is what he had in mind. For the diehard Wu fan’s and Hip Hop fanatics the World over, Rae is back, carrying Hip Hop to a plateau of the highest level, Raekwon has restored the faith of the disenfranchised and reaffirmed what the stalwarts have been championing.

Raekwon SoShapeIt.co.uk Interview part 3 from Andres Albert on Vimeo.

Parts 1 & 2 after the jump.

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With the second Reset event set to happen tomorrow at Nike’s 1948 store in London’s Shoreditch, The Shape of Things to Come catches up with AC of rising brand ALLCAPS. Alex’s approach to clothing and art is particularly interesting, in Easter he showcased his line inspired by Charles Dickens’ Hard Times novel, and at 20 years old, he is one of the bright young talents driving London’s burgeoning street inspired creative scene. AC is one of the key individuals pioneering British Street Culture and the inclusion of his brand at Reset is testament to the success of the brand over the last couple of years.

Included in the interview is an exclusive look at the mood boards AC has created, offering an entry point into the creative process of ALLCAPS, an insight which is rarely exposed to the public with clothing brands.

Interview and mood board images after the jump.

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The most candid interview with one of the most candid rappers in the World. Shout out Pill and Derek and all my extended ATLien Family.

Raekwon interview part 2 Soshapeit.co.uk from Andres Albert on Vimeo.

The second installment of the Raekwon interview.

Ansel Adams noted that “photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art.” One such photographer driving this notion is Zach Wolfe. Quietly going about his business and producing some of the best Hip Hop documentation since Joe Conzo, Wolfe’s work is timeless, something to be treasured and truly admired.

In June I contacted Zach, and over the course of several emails throughout July he kindly answered my questions below.

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Raekwon The Chef Interview Soshapeit.co.uk from Andres Albert on Vimeo.

With anticipation for the release of the forthcoming Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Part 2 steadily rising to near fever pitch, Nick Lewis sits down with Raekwon to discuss the forthcoming album. Part 2 coming soon.

sunil pawar vs junya watanabe! from slingshot london on Vimeo.

Recently I caught up with acclaimed British artist and Creative Director Sunil Pawar. Sunil is one of the finest creatives in the Country, collaborating with the likes of Comme des Garcon, Nokia, Reebok and X-Box. Not content with mixing it up in the Art and Fashion world, Sunil came out of the Soundsystem culture of yesteryear and music is still very much a part of his life and what he does today; be it installations, screen prints or Djing.

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