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HOW DOES IT FEEL?

Posted by kobiwu in: Music
HOW DOES IT FEEL?

Once upon a time, music videos could blow your mind with a suggestion of a thought. Nothing overt. Just leading you to the water so to speak. Case in point, D’Angelo, “How Does it Feel.” No need for explosives, pyro, effects or fancy houses….Guys, don’t hate. Ladies, keep it together. For those of you who have never seen this video, understand this is representation of some of one of the most powerful music movements of our time. As D’Angelo is...

6 Feb 2012

FUN.

Posted by kobiwu in: Music
FUN.

In honor of Madge’s impressive performance at the superbowl- I submit this mantra of effervescence and spirit of all of us over (ahem) 27. And I do love me some FUN. and JANELLE MONAE. “We Are Young”

5 Feb 2012

BEING ELMO

Posted by kobiwu in: Culture, Entertainment
BEING ELMO

Kevin Clash. ex·traor·di·nar·y (k-strôrdn-r, kstr-ôr-) adj. 1. Beyond what is ordinary or usual: extraordinary authority. 2. Highly exceptional; remarkable: an extraordinary achievement. 3. Employed or used for a special service, function, or occasion: a minister extraordinary; an extraordinary professor. “Being Elmo” is the story of the man who is Elmo, Kevin Clash- an iconoclast if there ever was one. His story is inspiring to me almost as much as Elmo tickled my son’s heart before he could even talk.

6 Nov 2011

Rocawear

Posted by kobiwu in: Culture, News
Rocawear

That\'s Rocawear: 99\'-11\' Successful cultural brands often reflect “a people.” Sometimes the culture is defined by feeling or a belief. These feelings or beliefs are represented by tribal behaviors. And when a brand effectively captures the essence of that behavior- they will win. It’s that simple. It’s an interesting study and the subject of my class that I will teach next spring. Check out this video about Rocawear- a brand that absolutely represents and speaks to “urban culture.”

11 Oct 2011

GO THE F*CK TO SLEEP

Posted by kobiwu in: Lifestyle
GO THE F*CK TO SLEEP

I’ve heard about this story for months now and only just now listened to it, but it really doesn’t matter because it’s just a perfect find no matter when you read/ hear it. It’s a massively inappropriate, but intensely accurate depiction of a parent’s journey in trying to get their child to go to sleep when they would rather create diversions. I’m not sure if the physical copy is as impactful as this audio- Sam Jackson’s narration is a great...

4 Jul 2011