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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 for there to be more stuff for the calm kids. The quiet kids. That’s who I try and make sh–t for. People like me who aren’t really out there, getting in trouble, causing trouble. But at the same time, have a response for all the trouble out there. I like to talk about emotions, stuff that people don’t really address too often. Like fear, insecurity, being naive. I don’t always want to be the hero in the story.“

https://blogs.nordstrom.com/fashion/rapper-deem-spencer-makes-music-for-the-calm-kids/

Photo by Peter Sutherland, styling by Julia Starr Jamois

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 rap/dance/other party, created by myself and Justin Av in Seattle. It’s on hiatus in the physical form, but sources say it’s coming back sooner than later.

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/

Image by Michael Yuri Chard

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 led to react videos.

https://massappeal.com/2017-was-type-beat-year/

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.nordstrom.com/fashion/big-facts-with-luka-sabbat/

Producer interviews!

Pi’erre Bourne (”Magnolia,” “EA”): https://massappeal.com/pierre-bourne-took-over-sound-2017-interview/

Bighead (”Gucci Gang,” “WitchBlades”): https://massappeal.com/bighead-big-year-big-talk-gucci-gang-interview/

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/