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Wil Fry Presents the “Expensive” Bomber Jacket
HARD!!! Known for his plagiarized, yet ironic work on high fashion brands, graphic designer Wil Fry presents the “Expensive” bomber jacket. The jacket features a pattern made out of logo tags from some of the most iconic high fashion brands around, including Yves Saint-Laurent, Balmain, Maison Martin Margiela, Chanel, Raf Simons, Chloe, Balenciaga, Lanvin and others.
Oxford Vaughan
FRESH Available this Spring, Oxford Vaughan is a new British eyewear brand launching an ultra-premium line of luxury sunglasses inspired by racing, yachting, travel, and aviation. Each frame in the five piece collection is handcrafted in Japan and finished in Britain with over 140 processes using only the best materials available. The glasses use titanium hardware plated with white or yellow gold finishes are matched with the Zeiss lenses. If that wasn’t enough, each pair comes in a piano black lacquered case which houses the hand stitched Italian saddle leather roll to store your sunglasses. £1,250-£2,000, Oxford Vaughan
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion.”
Road to Escape From Wonderland w/ THIRD PARTY @ Playhouse Nightclub
THIS WHAT IT IZ TONIGHT LA, ASK MY NIGGA @KENNYBURNS HE TELL YOU, THE DREAM AND ERRRRYTHANG ELSE IS REAL @PLAYHOUSEHW @SKAMARTIST #SOSODEF20
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.” -Marcus Aurelius
David Massey Named President of Island Records
David Massey has been named president of Island Records, in what is described in a press release as a “further expansion of the Island Def Jam Music Group’s A&R and creative initiatives.” The appointment, which was announced by Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO of the East Coast Label Group, is effective immediately. Massey will continue to report directly to Weiss and will work closely with IDJMG president/COO Steve Bartels. Massey has spent the past six years as president of Mercury Records, which will remain a core imprint within the Island Records family of labels. While there, he worked extensively with Duffy, Portishead, Taio Cruz, Neon Trees, the Wanted, the Saturdays, the Gaslight Anthem, Jake Bugg and Luke James, and also helmed A&R duties for artists including Bon Jovi, the Killers and Fall Out Boy. The Mercury Records A&R team will continue to report to Massey, the statement said. Matt Galle will continue to provide exclusive A&R services to Island Records, and his Photo Finish Records will remain within the Island Records family of labels. Also reporting directly to Massey will be Chris Anokute, Senior Vice President, A&R, IDJMG, and producer/composer Dallas Austin, Senior Vice President, A&R, Island Records. Massey was appointed President, Mercury Records, in March 2007. He came to IDJMG from Sony Music Entertainment, where he served as president, Daylight Records, which he founded in late 2000, and Executive Vice President, A&R, Sony Music Label Group U.S., since 2004. He spent his first ten years at Sony Music with Epic Records, starting as Vice President of A&R in 1991, continuing as Executive Vice President/General Manager from 1997 to 1999, and then Executive Vice President A&R until 2001. Prior to joining Epic, Mr. Massey was based in London where he had a successful career in artist management in addition to heading his own independent record company, Big World Records. He holds a Masters in Law from Cambridge University.
From Michael Jackson to Amy Winehouse Kenalsworld LLC Generates a List of Top 10 Musicians to Watch For In 2013
From Micheal Jackson’s nephew an incredibly talented vocalist and songwriter Austin Brown to the late Amy Wineshouse’s best friend Juliette Ashby; Kenalsworld LLC have featured these musicians. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 From Micheal Jackson’s nephew an incredibly talented vocalist and songwriter Austin Brown to the late Amy Wineshouse’s best friend Juliette Ashby leading the way of the musical list of featured musicians to watch in 2013; Kenalsworld LLC have featured some of the most captivating rising, breakthrough and independent musicians on the world of music, art and photography blog. Among the featured musicians on the site fall these top 10 musicians to watch for in 2013. #1. Austin Brown Soul, Class and Musical demonstration is what Austin Brown represents as well as delivers through all of the music that he releases. The 27-year-old musician, singer, and songwriter currently located in Los Angeles, California over the past few years have really been getting a lot of ground work done. Listen to one of his many hot records “City Of Angels”. #2. Jade Novah Jade Novah born under the name Lindsay Fields from Cleveland, Ohio delivers something unique, fresh, classy and captivating in establishing a major fan base in the music industry. Her persona is also reflected by her stage name. According to her website “Jade, embodying femininity, positivity and love, represents her softer side, Novah (which is an exploding star) represents her exciting, confident, and at times, loud side.” Listen to Shades of Jade on Kenalsworld. #3. Rachel Potter The following musician Rachel Potter is an incredible country recording artist and Broadway star that is not afraid to dream. With a released promotional song that have gained much attention entering the year of 2013 leading to many more great achievements this artist brings quality and a captivating persona to the country music scene. This country beauty sings “Live the Dream”. #4. Juliette Ashby Juliette Ashby was born and brought up in north London in the suburbs. Her first encounter and introduction to music began at just 6 weeks old and when she was taken to a Stevie Wonder concert. On her website she mentioned “You see I was one of those babies who just cried all the time. My mum was a huge Stevie fan and she was given tickets to his London concert. She really didn’t want to leave me at home crying, so she bundled me up and took me with her. I know that decision really paid off; hearing Stevie’s soulful tones at such a tender age got into my very being and has stayed with me through my life…. I was hooked.” Juliette was also best friends with another great musician called Amy Winehouse that shared a similar sound that lures many around the world. #5. Tess Henley The female musician and talented vocal and instrumental artist Tess Henley brings one back to a sound in R&B/Soul music that is not as widely praised as it used to be. A much more modern sound and version of Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott and the Faith Evans used to deliver in music. #6. Baiyu Musicians come from all over the world. Baiyu is a songstress with Chinese background originally from Xiamen, China. Entering 2013 with a single entitled “Again” the talented songstress looks to rack even more followers and fans. Her multiple talents surely contribute to why majority of the music by this musician for most part always sound like a ballad filled with emotion expressed through her vocals. #7. Omar Wilson When someone mentions the names Luther Vandross, Charlie Wilson, Johnny Gill, and Gerald Levert the thought of a strong R&B voice would generally come to mind. All of these musicians are among some of the soulful artists that are admired for their unique and distinct voices. Omar Wilson is also a male vocal powerhouse when it comes to the root and foundation of rhythm and blues. #8. Jarell Perry Jarell Perry is an artist out of Los Angeles and is an amazingly talented singer/songwriter. Some of whose most recent credits include penning Fat Joe’s latest comeback single featuring Chris Brown, “Another Round.” Now looks to establish a major presence as a singer and breakthrough musician. #9. Pryce Even though music is a big aspect and part of the young stars life he is not a stranger to success. Having appeared in movies that starred Betty White, Cuba Gooding Jr. He played roles both in the Cuba Gooding Jr. CBS Hallmark film “Firelight” as the lead actor’s son and in the movie “The Lost Valentine” with Jennifer Love Hewitt . The multi-talented artist is already making a statement through film work and it is only a matter of time before he is climbing the billboard, itunes, and Amazon charts for his music. #10. Kenal Born in Haiti and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. Kenal began singing at the age of 6, following his brothers and sister who would always sing around him and in church. He started writing poetry and songs at the Age of 14. Kenal have written over 100 songs (rock, pop, hip hop, r&b, gospel), along with many poems. However, he is among the most versatile musicians breaking through the music scene in not only music, but visual art, design, photography, business and more.