Enjoy this short film by
Kahlil Joseph featuring 3 songs from Los Angeles based music producer Flying Lotus' upcoming album, Until The Quiet Comes. The album's scheduled release date is October 2nd and if this video is any indication of what we can expect, it will be nothing short of amazing.
September 8, 2012
August 20, 2012
He's Got That Good Good: Steven Onoja
Hello, lovely people!
I am quite excited to present you all with today’s He’s Got That Good Good
feature: a well-dressed young man named Steven Onoja, residing in New York by
way of Nigeria. I really enjoy Steven’s balanced & eclectic style. Whether
in a two piece suit or in jeans and a tee, he always manages to pull off an effortlessly cool look. Without further ado, allow me to introduce you to..
Steven Onoja from New York, NY
How old are you?
I'm
23 years old
What do you do for a living?
I'm a student, artist and a menswear blogger
I'm a student, artist and a menswear blogger
What 3 words would you use to describe your style?
If I had to describe my personal style: Classic, bold, masculine.
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Where are your favorite places to shop?
The
local thrift store usually tops my list. I really couldn't remember the last
time I stepped foot into mall and purchased much but when I do, I usually head
to Topman, J. Crew, and Urban Outfitters.
What is the 1 article of clothing that you couldn't live
without?
A slim fit pant or denim jeans from Levi's
A slim fit pant or denim jeans from Levi's
August 14, 2012
That GOOD GOOD Music: Esperanza Spalding
This morning, while listening to my
Esperanza Spalding playlist, I realized that in the 2 years I've been running this blog, I have never
discussed her and her gorgeous music! Although I am sure the
vast majority of you are already very familiar with Miss Spalding, it is simply
unacceptable that her countenance has not graced this blog. Especially since
the woman is a living, breathing definition of everything that I love about
music. Esperanza is a genuinely talented individual. She can sing. That seems like such a simple
thing to say, but in the age of music that we live in today, being able to sing
is no longer a requirement for many musicians. That is why I appreciate artists
who sound just as good, if not better, live as they do on their recorded
tracks. In addition to her gorgeous voice, Esperanza has also been blessed with
the ability to play multiple instruments (most notably, the bass). As a fellow
string instrument player, I can attest to how difficult it is to play any
string instrument, in and of itself. The fact that she is able to do this while
singing so beautifully never ceases to amaze me.
Ten years from now, most of what you hear on the radio
will be absolutely irrelevant. Esperanza Spalding’s music, however, will have
just as much depth and relevance as it does today.
Here are just a few of my favorite tracks from Esperanza.
Enjoy!
August 6, 2012
Michael "Dos" Tousana
While perusing through one of my new favorite
photography tumblrs, Laarte by Law
Agyei, I came across photos of an incredible artist by the name of Michael
"Dos" Tousana.
Interestingly
enough, I had come across Michael’s work about 2 years ago via tumblr, but had
lost his site link in the ocean of bookmarks currently on my laptop (I’m a
bookmarking fiend). Seeing Michael’s
artwork again after such a long time was a beautiful feeling and one I knew I
needed to share with all of you. I am so taken by the uninhibited nature of his
pieces; everything about them is so vibrant and daring. I feel such a deep,
almost impossible soulfulness when I look upon the colors and patterns.
July 31, 2012
GOODGOODmusic: That GOOD GOOD Blog's Official Music Tumblr
This tumblr blog will serve as my musical stream of consciousness.
I will simply be posting songs that I am currently listening to and, of course,
songs from my past that I am still enamored by (I love me some old school music). I've really enjoyed sharing my
musical library with you all through That GOOD GOOD Blog already, and I believe
that GOODGOODmusic will allow me to share songs more frequently, which is my desire.
Not a fan of tumblr? No worries, I will still be doing my usual music posts on
this blog too. I’m really excited about this and I hope you all enjoy the songs
that I will be posting! I plan on updating it very often (everyday if time allows me to). Here are a few of the songs you can currently find on
GOODGOODmusic:
Do
you have a tumblr? If so, please feel free to leave your link in a comment! I’d
love to follow you!
July 25, 2012
A Look Through My Lens, Part 7
A Look Through My Lens is
an ongoing series on That GOOD GOOD Blog which features awe-inspiring
photographers from all over the world. I have had the absolute privilege of
interviewing 13 photographers thus far through this series and today I have yet
another amazing addition to the ‘A Look Through My Lens’ family, Nneka Salmon from Brooklyn, NY. Nneka is no stranger to That GOOD
GOOD Blog; I featured her back in April in my He/She's Got That Good Good style series. The same classic style that can be found in the way Nneka dresses is certainly apparent in her photography as well. I feel that Nneka's photographic pseudonym, TheNewYorkan, is extremely appropriate for her because her work truly captures the essence of New York and the beautiful people who inhabit it. Please enjoy her
story as she shares about her passion for her art form and where her love of
photography all began.
To be
honest before I even knew what "photography" was or how big the art
was, all I had was a passion for pictures. As a pre-teen, I would take a
million and one pictures on a camera phone of people and scenes. I kept at it until
I reached a point where I kept asking my mom to buy me a camera, and she
finally did when I was about 16. At that age, I became fonder of the art itself
and realized that I can actually place my thoughts onto paper. My interest for
photography took off really in my 1st year of college; it was a breakthrough
for me when I finally started shooting without being ashamed, simply because it
was my own personal creative outlet. I always felt as if I had so much energy
and ideas caged inside and I simply didn't know what to do with it. With
photography, you are the leader. You are the creative director. The very
thought of visualizing your ideas and dreams is extremely powerful, especially
if you are looking and creating from the perfect/correct perspective.
As of late,
I have been taking mostly events, style, portraits and product photos simply
due to their demand and also my contributing work for internships.
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My
photography is a reflection of my personality and style (at least that is what
I aim to achieve in my work). I strive off of my faith, emotions, visions and
love, so to speak, so to classify my photographic style is not so easy.
I shoot
with a Nikon D3000 with a 50mm 1.8 G lens. Although I am ready for an upgrade,
this camera is my baby "Goon", always ready to go with me on a trip
no matter what. This is one camera that I will always have as a backup. It is
often highly underestimated, but it always shows out at the end. We work as a
team.
One
photographer who has made an impact in my life is a Professor of mine, Rachel
Barrett. She taught me about mood, colors, tones, and how to really read into a
photo. If the color was different would you feel different? What does the
subject tell you through their eyes, hair, expression, color or scene? These
were the questions that were asked during our class sessions. It changed my
view and judgment of a single photograph. We were no longer taking it for face value,
but we were now diving deeper into the making of the photo itself, and for me
that's where the "change" took place.
July 11, 2012
She's Got That Good Good: Florie M.
It has been quite some
time since I last did a He/She’s Got That Good Good feature! For those of you who are unfamiliar with this set
of features, He/She’s Got That Good Good showcases the personal styles of
individuals from around the world. Each feature includes photos of an individual which display his
or her personal style as well as responses to a few questions I asked.
Today’s feature is a lovely Londoner whose casually cool, laid back sense of
style caught my attention. Without further ado, allow me to introduce you to..
Florie M. from London, England
How old are you?
23
What do you do for a living?
I'm an editorial assistant
What words would you use to describe your style?
Easy & eclectic
Where are your favorite places to shop?
Do fabric shops count? Ha! I only really buy basics,
denim and shoes from Topshop, Asos and H&M but I try to make most of my
clothes.
What is the one article of clothing that you simply could not
live without?
At the moment, it’s my black and white camo t-shirt that
I got for a steal on eBay.
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