If you missed the CBS interview with Kaws, here’s the video. It’s a 6 minute look at the current “it” artist and his current work. Find out more about the man who has made famous, the crosses and the Original Fake clothing line.
Ron English, the modern master of Popaganda sat down with Upper Playground and FIFTY24SF for an interview feature in The Run UP. Watch the video, courtesy of Walrus TV, to hear English’s views on censorship and commercialism, and its relationship to public space. You can also hear from the man himself about getting sued, spending weekends in jail and his move from billboard to canvas, and how that has shaped his work. If you want The Run UP in all its glory, you can get it online at the Upper Playground Web Store (which happens to be having a 50% off sale right now to celebrate their 10th Anniversary!). Also, if you missed Ron English’s show last week at FIFTY24SF Gallery, you can see photos of his work on the Upper Playground website.
Check out this Hard Knock interview with Talib Kweli as he talks about a Lauryn Hill, J Dilla, Curtis & Hi-Tek Reunion. Part two of the interview below. via NahRight
Eighty81.com sat down with Good Music artist, KiD CuDi to talk a little about his progress through this industry. For those that don’t know, he is featured on Kanye’s 808’s and Heartbreaks album. via OnSmash
Complex sat down with G.O.O.D. Music family’s newest member, Kid Cudi. The Cleveland rapper/singer has had a few years of underground success with mixtapes and his hit single “Day N Nite”, but his appearance on Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak should propel him to the next level. He talks about Auto-Tune , the 808s & Heartbreak album and the Nike Air Yeezys. Check out the interview here.
