5 Questions: Mai-Li (Mutewatch)
How's this for some awesome digital wrist SWAG!?...
Today the great Mutewatch launches exclusively in DK. @ Storm, and it's definitely worth checking out!
Some time back I had the pleasure of meeting Mai-Li, the founder of Mutewatch for a quick "5 Questions" about the product and the ideas behind!
Read the interview below and after the jump to find out more!...
1. What were your inspirations for the Mutewatch?
“It was a combination of many things, like a simple Padlock, old digital watches and my boyfriend not being able to wake up because he worked nights. We wanted it to be as simple as possible, because simplicity is king.“
2. Who is the perfect buyer of a Mutewatch?
“There is no specific buyer for Mutewatch, but we have worked with 4 different mindsets/profiles. There’s the cool persons, the busy persons, the unstructured persons, and the super structured persons. But really the watch is for everyone!”
3. Why should we buy a Mutewatch as apposed to a more traditional watch, like Rolex etc.?
“Personally I like to buy things with a story, and things that are hard to get. I wanna fight for it and have something unique. Today everyone knows Rolex and so on, and if you have the money you can have it. The Mutewatch is more about passion and understanding the product.”
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5 Questions: Adam Tensta
Damn been so busy lately, that our "5 Questions" interviews are backing up!
2 weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Adam Tensta and his "Respect My Hustle" crew including Dida and Babak Azarmi. The meet was very pleasant and these guys are really doing big things right now - constantly on the grind! Read the interview below and after the jump to find out more!...
1. What has been your greatest experience through music?
“Well, I have been a gamer since birth and I have a big passion for arcade games. Every time a new game came out, I was the first to get it! So, when I was offered to make the theme song for the new “Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike” soundtrack I was so happy! That’s one of the greatest experiences I’ve had with music, so far!...”
2. What do you think of the state of Hip Hop contra Pop right now – in terms of more and more rappers crossing over to a more radio friendly/popular sound?
“Well, everything goes in circles, so as much as the Pop sound is popular right now, Boom-bap rap and so on will also come back strong. Like what we are seeing right now with Odd Future and other acts. It’s very interesting.
I like Hip Hop - old, new, all of it! But I mostly like the connections of genres –regardless of what it is. For example my second album is much more Pop, than my debut, but I’ve never thought about what is popular right now when I make my music.
I had the privilege of being on the forefront with my sound when my debut came out, and therefore people expect me to come with that new sound. My second album is not as groundbreaking, but it’s a way more worked through album and much more personal.”
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5 Questions: Gildas Loaëc of Kitsuné
It's been way too long since "5 Questions" has been active on the blog, but now I promise it's coming back strong and we have a lot of interesting persons lined up for you. Stay tuned!...
Last week in the mist of the Distortion madness I had the pleasure of meeting Gildas Loaëc, founder of Kitsuné. He was in town to DJ a gig at Simons nightclub. We had a small chat and enjoyed the sun!
Read the whole thing after the jump!...
1. What is your relationship with Copenhagen/Denmark?
“We work with Rasmus Storm as a distributor of our music and clothing through Storm. He is the only account in Denmark. And then I have been here to DJ a few times, as I am now.
We have also made a song earlier with a Danish guy named Jeppe (Junior Senior) and we actually have a new song with him coming up with our act, The Magician (peep his latest mixtape below). Jeppe’s singing is so cool! “
2. What comes first for you music or fashion?
“Hmmm, music came first, but our fashion line is coming up more and more these years. Music moves fast and fashion is a more slow process. There are more emotions in music, but the fashion line allows us to express ourselves in another way.
My partner Masaya Kuroki does all our designs.”
3. What’s your biggest inspiration and favorite track right now?
“At the moment I’m very into an American band called “Art Revolution”. They have a strong image and a very cool sound. We are close via a project we are working on.
My favorite track right now would be “What you know” by our UK band, “Two Doors Cinema Club” (video after the jump). They are some cool lads!”
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5 Questions: Big Daddy Kane
As promised last time "5 Questions" is back with a bang and this time with the living legend - Big Daddy Kane.
While attending the Red Bull BC One in Tokyo I got the opportunity to interview the pioneer and talked about the past, the future, breakdancing, being a pioneer, the state of Hip Hop and new rappers. Enjoy!...
More pics. after the jump!...
1. Did you breakdance yourself back in the days?
"No, actually I never knew how to - but I did other types of Hip Hop dancing back then, in my performances and at parties."
2. Being a legendary pioneer of Hip Hop - do you feel obliged to educate the new generations of the culture?
"No, I don't feel obliged, but I just do it every chance I get, because I care about Hip Hop. I would love a better state for Hip Hop as it is today!"
3. You've been a massive inspiration for the Hip Hop culture and rappers for many years - who was/is your biggest inspiration?
"Well, actually my biggest inspiration is Muhammad Ali, but in music it's Grandmaster Caz from the Cold Crush Brothers. He was my mentor."
4. What do you think of the new generation of current rappers - like Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Drake and so on?...
"Well, I'm happy for all their success, but I don't listen to their music. I wish them all the best!"
5. What do you wish to have achieved in 5 years?
"First of all, that my family is well off! I'm also working on a new project/album with a live band in L.A. - The Last Supper. The first single, "Act A Fool" is out now featuring Busta Rhymes."
Peep some classic Kane videos and pics. after the jump!...
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5 Questions: Classixx
Due to a lot of traveling (check the archives), 5 Questions has been on a small hiatus, but we promise that it's coming back strong now!
3 weeks ago I attended the Tommy Hilfiger party at Vega and got the chance to interview the L.A. based, production/DJ duo Classixx (Tyler Blake and Michael David). We had a short talk about inspiration, new music, Copenhagen, achievements and so on!...
More pics. and video after the jump!...
1. Which artists inspire you the most currently in music?
"A lot of our friends inspire us, people like Holy Ghost, Cosmic Kids, Teen Inc. and so on..."
2. When is your debut album dropping?
"Good question! ; ) We're not sure yet - it's all about timing, but we do have a new single coming out very soon..."
3. What's your relationship with Copenhagen?
"It's actually our first time here, but so far it's great. We enjoy the modern architecture and the thriving history."
4. How did you meet Jeppe from Danish Junior Senior and collaborate on "I'll Get You"?
"We have mutual friends back in L.A., and hang around the same places - so we just hooked up at one point and recorded the song."
- Peep the great video after the jump!...
5. What do you wish to have achieved in 5 years?
"I guees, we just wish to have put out a lot of music and have produced a lot for other artists as well!"
More info on the duo here!...
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5 Questions: DJ Dan M!
5 Questions returns and this time with our good friend Dan Madsen, aka. DJ Dan M! Known as the fun lovin' guy from around the way, with a passion for music and a Ph.D.. in Deep House. ; ) Everywhere Dan goes he spreads the joy! We caught up on his latest likes and projects, current and future!...
Update: Enjoy Dan M!'s latest "Winter Jam" - minimix made for Copenhagen is Awesome below!...
1. "What influences you the most in music these days?
"Early 90's Deep House, like Mike Huckaby, MAW (Masters At Work) and Motorbass."
2. "Where would you love to DJ - if you could take your pick?
"Panorama Bar in Berlin is up next, and that's always been high on my list."
3. "What's hip & happening in Copenhagen?"
"The best place for a "real" club vibe with international qualities is at Dunkel."
4. "What's next from Dan M!?"
"I have a new EP coming out in January on Berlin based label, "Jack Off" with my colleague James Braun. So definitely look out for that!"
5. "What do you wish to have achieved in 5 years?"
"I wish to have helped to keep the music alive in Copenhagen and done a lot of DJ'ing and producing, locally and internationally."
Related content on the blog!...
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5 Questions: Eiichiro Homma (Nanamica & The North Face Purple Label)
Last week I had the pleasure of being introduced to Mr. Eiichiro Homma, Managing director/designer of the incredible brands nanamica and The North Face Purple Label, by our dear friend Rasmus Storm. This made for the perfect kick-off for our new section "5 Questions".
If you don't know the brands yet, read a short introduction and view more pics. after the jump!...
1. "The North Face Purple Label and nanamica have enjoyed great success within the last 3-4 years - what do you personally think is the key to your success?:"
"Well, I think it's because of our mix of fashion and sport technology. Our clothing is comfortable, stylish and functional and it suits well for the style that has become popular the last couple of years worldwide. Although this is nothing new for us in Japan."
2. "Is it still the same team that designs The North Face Purple Label or are you solely doing nanamica?"
"Yes, we're still the same team. nanamica is our own brand and Purple Label we do on a license deal for The North Face."
3. "What is your opinion on blogs and their influence on fashion, music, design and so on?"
"I like blogs and they do have a big impact, but in Japan the magazines are still strong - despite of many closing down because of the financial crisis. I think that blogs are positive, but I enjoy a good magazine. My friends in Europe always ask me to bring them Japanese fashion magazines because of the style."
4. "What is your relationship to Copenhagen?"
"I love Scandinavia, and I have visited Denmark a couple of times, because I was visiting Helly Hansen in Norway and then came down. I was introduced to Rasmus Storm by a friend in Japan, and now he sells our line exclusively in Copenhagen/Denmark."
5. "What do you wish to have achieved in 5 years?"
"We just started introducing nanamica in the European market this year and in 5 years I want to be represented in many countries and also North America. We are also planning to open our first European flagship store - most likely in London."
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Introducing: "5 Questions"
From today we will be introducing a brand new section dubbed "5 Questions." The section will feature short interviews with a wide selection of different people from all over the world and of course locally here in Denmark - in short people we find interesting, just plain fun, different, exciting and most of all inspiring!
Something to look forward to!...
CB. ; )
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