January 2010
32 posts
WatchInspiration | Pharrell Williams MIDEM ‘10
This really proved to be an amazing interview and keynote segment from this year’s MIDEM. Pharrell really afforded us an interesting look at his approach to the industry, life, humanitarianism, and [most important to me] business. So many amazing quotables from this video.
sidebar: Necessity is the greatest inspiration.
Update | Nebby’s Segment
It took a bit of ‘teeth-pulling’, but my girl Zineb has me back on her blog once again posting my thoughts, concerns, and the like. You may remember me posting a while back on her website. In case you weren’t able to read the previous posts, the links are below - and are not safe for work.
All that to say, I will soon be posting new content on...
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Technology | The Sixth Sense
MIT student Pranav Mistry demonstrates the “Sixth Sense” device he developed while being a student at MIT. Maybe Steve Jobs should have reviewed his ideas before developing a mediocre or even disappointing iPad.
sidebar: Shout out to my man Shivya for putting me on.
A Mixtape | “Apesh*t” by Badio
Hanging out late night on Skype, way into sunrise. Insomnia setting in real heavy. I’m setting the stage for you here. So anyway, insomnia setting in real heavy and my homegirl Miyu sends me a video link to check out this kid from VA named Badio.
I check out the little video or whatever. Nothing different than any other EPK I had seen through...
I am proud to announce my partnership with non-profit organization, Soles4Souls. Together we are committed to providing footwear to the victims of the natural disaster that was the earthquake that struck the area of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti on January 12th, 2010.
Donations are now being accepted in the forms of new and gently worn shoes. All you need to do to help us in our efforts is ship your...
Daily C’mon Son | Marcus McFly’s Twitter
Not a good day for a practical joke Twitter. So apparently, Twitter has taken it upon itself to delete my followers. Amazingly uncool bro. Not cool at all bro. In fact, it’s so uncool that I am going to be upset for at least a couple of seconds.
Solution: If you followed me for, or follow the blog or anything I do online, feel free to...
New Project | The Mobile Project
So I am helping a good friend, “The Midnight Socialite”, spread the word about a new photo project of his. If you guys know ‘Midnight’, you guys know he’s the happs when it comes to nightlife photography, or just photography in general- and such is the case with what he’s working on right now. Heres the 411:
Mission:
to build...
Per the requests of some of my Twitter followers, I am answering some of the questions regarding my campaigning and involvement in Haitian relief initiatives online. Sure, I’ll sit and answer a bit:
- I am not Haitian nor am I of Haitian decent
- I am no goodwill ambassador or spokesperson of any form
- There was no ‘call to action’. I was not commissioned or requested by...
“the heart of life is good”
A few of the questions I’ve been asked on Formspring:
-what inspires you? Community
-life, describe it in one word. Mine
-is there anything to you that is unforgivable? Seeing a problem and not fixing it
-what makes Marcus different? He’s Marcus
-i can win your heart. do you believe me? When using words like “win” when referencing “love”, you have...
[Myself x Wale - upon receiving his CATS hat from the homie Joseph.]
Shout Out | Wale Wearing CATS Hat (front page of NiceKicks.com)
Good look for my homie’s at Oneness Premium Boutique. Their exclusive University of Kentucky CATS hat making its way around the web with the homie Wale. Very good look indeed. Dont sleep.
sidebar: Available in various colorways and for online purchase....
Sneak Peak | Donnis’ “Gone” Music Video
The official music video for “Gone” by the brother Donnis is coming soon. From his amazing mixtape “Diary Of An Atlanta Brave”. Video shot by BB Gun Films. Will be classic.
sidebar: Get the mixtape if you havent already.
WatchMusic Video | Nappy Roots’ “Ride”
Promotional video from the album ‘Pursuit Of Nappyness’ releasing on April 20th.
sidebar: Proud to see the Kentucky natives at it again. And sounding great.
“in this humdrum town”
WatchMusic Video | Theophilus London’s Humdrum Town
For a little over a year now I have been a huge fan of Green Label Sound and what they do for independent artists. Theyre an exclusive singles label and release/distribute singles for the unsigned hype.
Their latest release is Theophilus’ first single on their label. And here is the visual to accompany it. Very dope concept. Very glad to...
Event | Nathan Morris & Brocktologist [Lexington, KY]
Kentucky’s own eclectic Rat Pack is back. Just like the old times. With the exception of one, the token Sammy Davis Jr (me). I unfortunately will not be in attendance as a performer at this event. I have withdrawn due to varying personal circumstances.
All that to say, this is still expected to be a very exciting event. If ever...
“skeletons in my closet.”
photos by a friend in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. the epicenter of Tuesday’s earthquake. the country has been in a desperate state for quite some time. clean water crisis, hurricane Ike, and now the earthquake.
once the rubble is cleared, many children will be displaced from their families. many will have fallen casualty, and an entire population of people will need our prayers,...
[current desktop. i love when it looks like this. hard at ‘work’.]
sidebar: yeah im listening to the new Omarion album. judge me if you want.
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“…Marcus McFly…enough SAID!”
It really is dope to still have people excited about the things I am doing. Also, it’s further dope when the people who are excited about me are people I have established relationships with from “back in the day”.
The Tungol brothers are really dope kids from VA, Beach. They kill it with their clothing...
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I awoke this morning to a special delivery from the big DC homie Jerome Baker III.
The contents of this email absolutely BANGED! Definitely excited for whats shaping up for the homie, and the possibility of extending hands both ways and making some positive things happen for (with) one another. Dont sleep on this!
Good dudes support other good dudes.
sidebar: Check Jerome out here and here...
Shoutout to my good friends Feelmore & Bang. Also known as Svelt St. Very possibly my favorite married couple. Ever. Every promotional photo is like a tear from Vogue. Get a room.
You may recall my earlier post about their video for their record Po’ Boy. Very dope video and record. Click the link if you have yet to check it out.
Anyway the duo is at it again with a new release, and...
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The footage above shows new indie/electro group Ben & Ted in the studio with Shae and Chad from N.E.R.D. The duo have already produced for The Clipse, Rock City, J. Holiday, Bobby Valentino and may be working on production with N.E.R.D for their new album, Instant Gratification.
So the other day my man Shomi, of Illusive Media, hit me with a promotional video and a couple of promotional...
Watch“Yellow Cakes” by Nick Cross
The dope people over at Do It For Me Productions sure do know how to piece together an impressive animated short. Being a fan of cartoons myself, this piece really caught my attention. Something like watching the shorts between the Saturday morning catoons as a kid.
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goodbye 2009,
its the second sunday of 2010 and im identifying new determination, new goals, and 50 remaining weeks of potential and promise . i hope the same is the case for you
its a new year ya’ll
marcus mcfly