Khimberly passed away after trying to defend her younger sister from a bully. Here is a link to her GFD, her family are raising funds to lay her to rest. Please donate of you can!
https://t.co/DsAPl4ZgVN
Another note on D’Angelo was the lack of ego in his cultural production. Simply the work and adding to the canon. A true nerd and student. In today’s era a lot of the creative arts involves vanity and ego stroking of oneself. There’s a lot to be learned about character from him
d’angelo’s verse on “u should be here” (2002) by raphael saadiq
one of the most underrated r&b songs of the 2000s
further popularized later when 50 cent rapped over the beat on “u should be here” on the g unit “50 cent is the future” mixtape
Jimi was a cat that lived at Electric Lady Studios, Jimi Hendrix's old studio where D'Angelo recorded Voodoo.
he would curl up on D'Angelo while he was writing songs or playing guitar.
She’s the poster child for our current climate aka modern populism. Mass produced, overhyped slop that leaves no impression but everyone claps for instead of real talent. No risk, all image, all reward, perfectly designed to appeal to that upper-class victimhood aesthetic which is currently en vogue. All brand, no art.
Hard to pick just 1 favourite scene from OBAA but this entire scene was mesmerizing. There is such graceful dancer-like movement from the skaters, blending athleticism with artistic expression. They turn public space into playgrounds, embracing non-conformity and their community