Illustrator Bill Plympton and Kanye West have teamed up for the new book “Through The Wire” (The Words And Lyrics of Kanye West).
This is a rare partnership between two geniuses at the top of their crafts — Kanye West, who was named “the smartest man in hip-hop” by Time magazine, and Bill Plympton, an Academy Award-nominated animator, cartoonist, and illustrator.
Through the Wire is a graphic memoir that illustrates the lyrics of twelve Kanye West songs to tell his story, from his decision to drop out of college to pursue his dreams in music, through his days spent folding chinos at the Gap while struggling at night to make a name as a producer, through the pivotal car accident that eventually set him on the course to stardom and the epiphany of realizing exactly who he had become:
“…They say people in your life are like seasons
And anything that happens is for a reason…”
Plympton illustrates each of the songs in detail, his vision of Kanye’s world. The songs are annotated with explanations of the references in the songs, biographical components that illuminate the lyrics, and their meaning on a deeply personal level.
The result is a one-of-a-kind book that initially grabs you and stays with you forever.
The book goes on sale November 10, 2009 to pre-order go to Amazon.
Mase bum rushes Diddy during an interview at V103 Hip Hop Takeover in Atlanta to get release forms from Bad Boy Records, but Miss Info states that
that signature wasn’t on a contract release form…it was basically an appearance release form. Basically, Diddy is allowing Mase to appear on songs with other artists. He is not freeing Mase from his contractual obligations to Bad Boy.
Usher new fragrance VIP is set to release this fall priced at $65 in a press release he describes the essences of the cologne:
Designed with the ladies in mind, the fragrance captures the essence of masculinity, self-assurance and poise. Confident, sexy and stylish, you’ll be sure to make an impact while interpreting and expressing your own special charisma in your VIP state of mind.
“I consider fragrance to be one of the most important tools of engagementfor seduction. With Usher VIP I created a gentlemen’s scent, which would also appeal to women…VIP is a state of mind which is about what you do with that confidence and how you make an impact in the lives of those around you,” commented Usher.
Snoop Dogg shows his support for Breast Cancer awareness at a recent fund raiser, he states his football team also shows support by wearing pink gloves on the field.
In this video Jermaine Dupri talks about his Pop Watch collection which due to legal issues with Swatch changed the name to the Nu Pop Movement. The watches will go on sale and be available at Kitson boutiques in L.A. starting November 12. Also visit Nu Pop Movementwebsite for more information and online purchases.
AT&T seem to be using R&B singers to promote their service, Mary J. Blige recently did a commercial for the company, now Mariah Carey is added on to the list. Check out the commercial and behind the scene footage asMariah promotes the new Samsung touch screen phones provided by the AT&T network. Continue Reading »
