The honest work of Mike Schreiber


Self-taught photographer Mike Schreiber's anthropology studies are reflected in his black and white photographs of prisoners, street kids, musicians. 

Meeting new people and discovering things is what appeals to Schreiber, who focuses on the interaction with other people and states his humanistic approach is more important than the pictures themselves. 

More comfortable outside than in a studio, he shows a preference for immortalizing his subject in a personal and familiar location. The use of his sense of humor brings about a relaxed, less self-conscious atmosphere.

When he was working for a celebrity photo agency, he felt inspired by the photographers' concert pictures. With a fake press pass Schreiber started shooting musicians in an attempt to sell his work to Vibe and Source. Basically he was just doing what he liked best and having fun at free shows. His non posing, natural light portraits soon led to assignments, published work in Esquire Magazine, Rolling Stone, TRACE, New York Magazine, VIBE, XXL, SLAM, SPIN and Arise in addition to solo shows in New York, Berlin, London, Miami and Atlanta.

His portfolio features snapshots of Erkyah Badu, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Mos Def, Diddy, MIA, Nas, Lil Wayne, Blackstar, DMX and many more. In 2010 a photo book entitled True Hip-Hop, composed of pictures, inside stories and technical details, was published.

No nonsense Schreiber makes honesty breathing pictures which stand the test of time. 

True Hip Hop
2010
ISBN: 978-1-935613-11-4

The Henri Rousseau of this day: Julien Colombier

Colombier's skate ramp @ Galerie Metropolis, Paris, 2012
Parisian autodidact Colombier makes mental sketches for his nature inspired compositions on walls and ceilings. 

His sceneries depict imaginary, fairytale like worlds where human figures are non existent. A black background serves as a basis for surprising murals in oil pastels. Stylized trees, woods, clouds, waves, lightning, flowers, geometrical figures and biblical symbols are the subjects of his pieces. These contemporary fresco's render the devastating power of nature by the repetition of patterns.

Deeply inspired by Henri Matisse and filmmakers David Lynch and Tim Burton, he always creates a dreamlike, dark atmosphere. The designer concentrates on conveying a particular sphere instead of telling stories.

In 2011 Colombier was asked to decorate Chanel pop up shop at Harrod's, followed by an illusionist skate ramp at Galerie Metropolis, a tapis plein at Brafa fair Brussels(2012) and limited edition carpets for Didden & co(2013).

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GQ Death Threats and Love Notes: The Prelude




Jamla Records released Oakland rapper QG's Death Threats and Love Notes: The Prelude. The 18-track warm-up was produced by 9th Wonder, Amp, E. Jones, Eric G. and Khrysis. The former NCAA basketball champion's full-length debut album is to be expected later this year.

Lyrical loops in a righteous rhyming game.

Tracklist:

1.) Repetition (produced by Ka$h)
2.) Around The World (produced by E.Jones)
3.) I'm Gone (produced by Eric G.)
4.) Too High (produced by Sinopsis)
5.) The Town (produced by 9th Wonder)
6.) Last Breath (produced by 9th Wonder)
7.) Memento (produced by Fatin)
8.) This Is Me ft Carlitta Durand (produced by Fatin)
9.) Back Here (produced by Eric G.)
10.) Amazing (produced by Eric G.)
11.) Grind In (produced by AMP)
12.) I Know ft Rapsody & Rocki Evans (produced by Khrysis)
13.) World Turns (produced by 9th Wonder)

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Wiley The Ascent


Grime artist Wiley's ninth studio album The Ascent was released via Warner Music Group and Boy Better Know. Evolve or Be Extinct's follow-up features guest appearances of Far East Movement, Skepta, Chip, JME, Ghetts, Griminal, Manga, Frisco, Kano, Big Shizz, Double S, Wrigz, J2K, Ice Kid , Megaman, Tulisa, Angel and Emeli Sandé.

Wiley collaborates with Ms D on lead single Heatwave and with Skepta, JME and Ms D on the album's second single Can You Hear Me?.

Fresh and fun but Wiley seems to have forgotten to focus on lyrical content in this energetic attempt to produce chart friendly music.

Tracks:
1.Ascent (intro)
2.First Class
3.Skillzone
4.Hands in the Air
5.Reload
6.Chainsaw (A List)
7.Heatwave
8.So Alive
9.Lights On
10.Can You Hear Me? (Ayayaya)
11.Tomorrow
12.My Heart
13.Humble Pie