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Excuse my French: Introducing Stromae
Stromae is someone really worth listening to, even though you probably won’t understand a word he’s saying. Not because he raps about Albert Einstein level physics or raps in Morse code… (Is that even possible?). Non, it is because he raps in French AND he is TRES BON.
Belgian born Stromae, 25, real name Paul van Haver is of Rwandan-Belgian origin, the name Stromae is basically Mae-stro = Stro-mae, which is something called verlan. Verlan is a French tradition of transposing syllables to create slang words. Ok, enough of the language lesson.
His music, without sounding too corny, is definitely a breath of fresh air amongst the Justin Beibers and Jason Derulos and Katy Purrys and Keshas and that new boy band that has just reared its ugly head to rival JLS. Really, is that what England needs? ANOTHER JLS? Stromaes musical career started in Hip Hop but his new album ‘Cheese’ is more ‘Technotronic – pump up the jam’ than 50 dry Cent.
Debut single ‘Alors on Danse’ released earlier this year shot to number one in France, the Netherlands, Greece, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Belgium and the Czech Republic and the beat is immediately infectious, you are officially dared to not move one part of your body as soon as the drums kick in.
‘Cheese’ was released on June 21st it appears in nearly every part of Europe apart from Britain, which is just pure discrimination really, but you’ll be able to get your hands on a copy from the 6th of September onwards. Stromae is set to take over the dance scene but don’t just take our word for it, have a sneak peek at his stuff over on YouTube, you will NOT be disappointed.
Pre order 'Cheese' here
Image: stromae.org
katie, Student
What are you wearing?: the skirt is from Rokit, the top is my Nans! the Jacket is from a charity shop and so is the bag and my shoes are from urban outfitters.What's the most recent gig you've been to?: Florence and the Machine
What's on the iPod at the moment?: The xx and Bon Iver
Alicia, Student
What are you wearing?: T-shirt is from the Gap, the shorts are vintage and the shoes are from Topshop
What's the best gig you've ever been to?: The Foals
What's on the iPod at the moment?: Little Joy
POWER
Kanye West has released a video for his new song 'Power', and in true kanye west style that we have grown to love (or hate in some cases) before the release he initially stated that 'it's not a video, it's a painting'.
Oh Kanye, you innovative, creative rapper you. So we all whiled away the time staring longingly at http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/, twidling our thumbs and generally neglecting our personal wellbeing waiting for the unveiling of the 'masterpiece'. Oh you didn't? .... neither did I.
The music video was directed by Marco Brambilla who also directed Demoliton Man, kanye apparently approached him after seeing an installation by Marco at the Standard hotel. Brambilla says the video has an renaissance, roman feel and after watching the video kanye's recent tweets showing photos of goblets with roman symbols on them make a lot more sense ...
The video is visually very nice to watch and you kind of end up wishing it was longer, as it is only 1.42 minutes long.
The overall theme is decadence and judging by the lyrics this is Kanyes' attempt at tackling the fickle world of fame and his place within it. After the whole Taylor Swift fandango you would assume he would release a more neutral song. Infact if he really wanted to do it correctly he'd have actually collaborated with her, possibly set the music video in a meadow somewhere, where Taylor could play her guitar and they could hold hands. But not Kanye.
The overall theme is decadence and judging by the lyrics this is Kanyes' attempt at tackling the fickle world of fame and his place within it. After the whole Taylor Swift fandango you would assume he would release a more neutral song. Infact if he really wanted to do it correctly he'd have actually collaborated with her, possibly set the music video in a meadow somewhere, where Taylor could play her guitar and they could hold hands. But not Kanye.
Image: www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog
Film Buff
There's nothing better than enjoying a film with hundreds with hundreds of other fans whilst sat on some (not so) comfy cobblestones, so we're quite excited to welcome back 'Summer Screen' at Somerset House in London. The event, hosted by Film 4, has been featuring outdoor movies all throughout the summer and is nearing the end this week.
We already have tickets to the screening of The Lost Boys on August 7th. Check out the rest of the schedule and purchase tickets here.
But hurry tickets are selling fast. See you there!
These are a few of our favorite things
The weather is heating up, every trip on the tube is turning into a potential sweaty journey of death, we flock to parks seeking to fry under the sun and now, comrades, I urge you to add another ingredient to this concoction.
Leather. Sticky, clings to your thighs leather.
On a practical level, not a very good idea, but i'm sure that after a look at these beauties, you'll be willing to suffer a few fainting spells.
Yay. Click the pictures to visit the source.
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