New thing for fall – first one is Sep 18
I interviewed Deem Spencer about art, life, and some of his philosophies: “You need balance as a listener. There’s somebody for everybody. There’s someone for every mood. I’m excited ...
I worked with Nordstrom to cast Deem Spencer and others in their men’s fall fashion campaign. Deem is the third person you see here and that’s his music in the video.
Another 1 https://www.mixcloud.com/FRFR/matson-live-mix-51918/ Unreleased Ishmael Butler and Stas Thee Boss + seasonal heat
Fun lil mix up now, “Spring Brunch,” recorded in NY and SEA on 3.25.18: https://www.mixcloud.com/FRFR/frfr-spring-brunch-mix-side-a-matson-side-b-hansmjustin/ FRFR is a low expectation...
Wrote five stories about NYFW:M for Nordstrom. Here’s one. https://blogs.nordstrom.com/fashion/death-to-tennis-theatrical-reintroduction-and-fall-18-collection-as-new-york-fashion-week-mens...
I had the briefest of chats with the young legend Tracy, discussing Gothboiclique, Lil Peep (RIP), and his billionth name change
For rap, 2017 was the best of times and the most repetitive of times. With that in mind, I wrote about type beats, sample packs, and replay providers. Which angered a producer twitter hive and l...
When asked which model would be good for Nordstrom fall 17, I said the dream would be Luka Sabbat. Lesson: say the dream. Photos by Daniel Reara, edits and interview by me https://blogs.n...
Producer interviews! Pi’erre Bourne (”Magnolia,” “EA”): https://massappeal.com/pierre-bourne-took-over-sound-2017-interview/ Bighead (”Gucci Gang,” “WitchBlades”): ht...
As Dave B has another moment, my old shit about him and Sango is relevant again maybe. Photo by Canh Nguyen http://www.cityartsmagazine.com/new-hustle/
PESKO (AND HIS CAT) AT HOME: TALKING GREATS AND WEARING NORDSTROM Art direction and story by me for Nordstrom https://blogs.nordstrom.com/fashion/pesko-at-home-wearing-nordstrom-and-talking-...
WHAT’S BEHIND HIP HOP’S FASCINATION WITH PRESCRIPTION DRUGS? A “PROFOUNDLY ANXIOUS” GENERATION IN PAIN https://massappeal.com/hip-hop-prescription-drugs/
FEELING SEVERAL WAYS ABOUT CHANCE THE RAPPER AND HIS CLASSIC ‘ACID RAP’ https://massappeal.com/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-classic/
British fall with Micachu, James Blake, Mount Kimbie, and of course King Krule https://massappeal.com/king-krule-back-more-jazz-rap/
Wrestled with the new Lil Pump https://massappeal.com/lil-pump-album-lose-your-mind-not-all-the-way/
More Mass Appeal work: https://massappeal.com/illegal-civilization-denzel-curry-cinema-tour/ https://massappeal.com/25-best-rapper-producers-of-all-time/ https://massappeal.com/standing-on-...
Mass Appeal writing lately: https://massappeal.com/best-71-rap-songs-2017-so-far / https://massappeal.com/spotify-ban-on-hate-real-talk/ https://massappeal.com/xxxtentacion-17-album-review/...
Reviewed the new Ferg for Mass Appeal: https://massappeal.com/asap-ferg-synthesizer-still-striving/
Wrote about the influencer of the influencers, Lil Tracy, for Mass Appeal https://massappeal.com/lil-tracy-soundcloud-purgatory/