Simone Moreno was born in Salvador, Bahia, in the Northeast of Brazil. In Salvador, music is almost like a religion. Many of the most famous artists, musicians and singers of the country come from here. Gilberto Gil, Joao Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethania… Simone grew up listening to such artists. For more Simone Moreno, kindly click here.
Among her works are the short film Mariko Takahashi’s Fitness Video for Being Appraised as an “Ex-fat Girl“, the half-panda-half-something-else Hanpanda life-sized figures, and the video for Japanese singer Yuki’s song “Sentimental Journey“. Other works include direction of a television advertisement for Coca-Cola (with music by Jack White), collaboration with Medicom Toy to produce Nagi Noda Be@rbrick and the video for “Hearts On Fire” by Cut Copy, it was the last music video she made.
Nagi died on September 7, 2008 , at age 35, after surgical complications from injuries sustained in a traffic accident the previous year.
SiKK is a 22 year old Hip-Hop dancer and performer from Montreal City, in Quebec, Canada. Inspired by her mother’s devotion and strength, SiKK always knew she would be working in the music business, on stage or behind the camera. Equally stubborn as her mother, nothing would stop her or change her mind. Open-minded, she grew up listening to all kinds of music and developed her good sense of creativity. She learned how to dance by re-producing her favorite choreographers and copying her favorite performers at a young age. God blessed her with this gift. SiKK’s first performance was in the 6th grade when she teamed up with a couple of friends to do a dance choreography in front of the whole school. That day she knew, she would get up on stage eventually for the rest of her life.
Isabella Blow was an English magazine editor and international style icon. The muse of hat designer Philip Treacy, she is credited with discovering the models Stella Tennant and Sophie Dahl as well as the fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
Isn’t she lovely?
Rochesterian Producer K-Offbeat does it again with his new release, “The Akoma”. Click here to listen to our interview!
Then, 17, fashion designer and aspiring actress Ade from Washington, D.C. has began dressing herself and designing clothing since the precious age of 2. Of Ivorian descent, Ade’s dresses embody continual great use of textures, shapes, and composition. Full of personality, we bring you Ms. Giwa-Bello!
Nathan Sawaya is a New York-based artist who creates awe-inspiring works out of some of the most unlikely things. His recent North American museum tours feature large-scale sculptures using only toy building blocks. LEGO® bricks to be exact. For more Sawaya, click here.
Girls like Intuition, but so do Hip Hop purists, newjack scene kids, and indie rap snobs alike. The exciting “new” rapper has emerged as one of the fresh faces of the Los Angeles underground Hip Hop scene. But don’t be fooled if you’re just hearing of him, he’s been cutting his teeth for nearly ten years now.
Julia Fjelddalen captures Norwegian Model and Wardrobe Stylist Beryl for GrungeCake Magazine! I love these Norwegians. Stay tuned for the slideshow.
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Music: Producer and Recording Artist Thavius Beck
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Music Video: Missy by Satan Takes A Holiday
Music: CX KiDTRONiK, DOOM and Diallo’s Debuts via Stones Throw this Spring!