Something for the DJ’s

I’ve been meaning to get this up for a while. I know there are a few DJ’s out there that have been looking for a clean full instrumental of Drake’s Take Care album; so here it is!

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New Concept Work: Complex Magazine

Like so many others , I’ve been caught up in the wave of success that Drake and his OVO (october’s Very Own) team has experienced lately.  Not only am I a fan of Drake’s, honest flow, crazy beats and inspirational lyrics – I’m also a fan of the business he and his team are building. The OVO team makes their own beats, create  in-house graphic designs and marketing…the list goes on. Basically, this team control Drakes image, by designing album artwork, designing clothing, blogging. The OVO team understands they have a powerful brand in Drake, they’re making up the rules as they go doing so much on their own terms.

Anyway, one day I would love to work with entertainers, publishing houses, etc. to create unique work in a way that the average person sanding in line at Barnes & Nobles would notice – and have to at least take a glance at the work.

Here’s my attempt to create a cover for Complex Magazine. This is a fictitious cover I designed to commemorate one of my favorite albums and artist this year, Mr. Rager AKA Kid Cudi

I will Probably Marry Maxine Ashley…

she might not know it yet; but she’s crazy talented and #real!

WTF! Amazing

Caught My Eye: Girls, Girls, Girls!

Jay-z’s New Lifestyle Blog

Jay-z’s new lifestyle blog is well designed, informative, covers a variety of interesting topics and is a daily must-read.

Cross-Pollination: The Future of Advertisement

What does Louis Vuitton and Palladium Shoes have in common? They both have a firm grip on the future of advertisement. Both brands have discovered effective, creative alternatives to mainstream advertisement.

I firmly believe if you have a strong brand, you have a story to tell – and there’s you ad campaign. Louis Vuitton and Palladium have a solid understanding of the their consumer base and have recently started to produce captivating media projects targeted at the wants and needs of their base.

Here are are two examples of recent projects by both brands, respectfully:

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Artist to watch: John West

I love watching the rise to success of talented musicians. John West is an up-and-coming artist that will be a house-whole name before you know it, especially with this collaboration with Pusha T. John West is on my radar.

Not a mixtape, an album

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“It Feels Good To Go Somewhere & Come Back Different”

Amanda Diva talks about why she prefers Paris, why she contemplates moving there and the value of a fresh perspective.