At total opposite ends of the artistic spectrum in just about every way — visually, sonically, comically and in layers of subtlety — two of our favorite artists premiered videos this week: The Weeknd and Die Antwoord. Of course The Weeknd’s clip is a noir, brooding black and white video that matches the dark erotic […]
18
Oct
Happily repping the opposite ends of the artistic spectrum
10
Sep
Ninja & Yo-Landi offer up their acapella for the free remix
South Africa’s finest return with their latest video, a quick clip of the duo rapping over Mims’ “This Is Why I’m Hot” beat. Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er are offering up the acapella of the track over at their website to let bedroom producers make up their own remix. If you think you gots the skills, give […]
11
Jul
Taschen's 2 volume set captures 100 intricate & enticing interiors
TASCHEN has taken it upon themselves the horrible chore of traveling around the world — North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia — to photograph 100 home interiors representing a variety of contemporary styles for this TASCHEN 25 Edition 100 Interiors Around the World book. Interior decorations give a dwelling and its inhabitants […]
5
Jun
Return of everyone's favorite South African albino rave rappers
Everyone’s favorite albino Zeffers are back with their latest video for “Baby’s On Fire”. Although they asked to jump from the major label Universal deal and go indie, Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er don’t seem to have slowed down much. Besides dropping this video today, Die Antwoord have announced a new set of U.S. dates to […]
29
May
Heather Parker Lewis's book investigates the secret language
Jail is the worst place ever and if you go to prison for a long time your best bet is probably to join a gang. If you ever find yourself in a South African prison the three speeds of gangs are thusly organized: 26, 27 & 28. 26s are scammers and counterfeiters. 27s are “Manskap of blood” or […]
7
May
The South African supermodel lounges on a couch doing stuff
We know, Mondays can be a bit rough. That’s why we present you with Candice Swanepoel, the South African supermodel, hanging around on a couch doing stuff. In high heels and short shorts, because GQ asked her to. It’ll bring your sorry existence one and a half minutes of joy…
7
Feb
The return of Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek
South Africa’s Die Antwoord released their new album today, TEN$ION, and open it up with a video for the track “I Fink U Freeky”. Directed by Die Antoord frontman Ninja, the vid highlights Yo-Landi Vi$$er, DJ Hi-Tek and Ninja himself existing in a most ghetto-tastic black & white world brimming with fellow freaks. After signing […]
30
Jun
Accessories, Charity/Non-Profit, Fashion, Gadgets, Jewelry, Odds / Ends, Opulance, Style / Design, Technologic, Watches
Unique piece features the word's fastest chronograph movement
In 1969, when TAG Heuer first introduced its “Monaco” design on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the movie Le Mans, the chronograph made headlines. Four decades later, the Swiss watchmaker is making a unique, one-off version to auction off in benefit of Duchenne muscular dystrophy research. The Mikrograph features the fastest chronograph movement on […]
