hip hop

Mr. & Ms. Fit Shoot

3 weeks ago, I had a photoshoot with 2 music artists by the names of Fitz & Ms. Fit. They are currently working on a collaboration album entitled "Mr. & Ms. Fit." The theme is inspired by the film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," which happens to be one of my favorite movies so of course I thought the idea was dope! Fitz contacted me about shooting the photos for the album cover art which will look exactly like the movie's poster. To achieve this look, we shot in the cyclorama photo studio that I often use.

Along with the shots needed for the cover art, we shot 2 other looks they could use for promotional reasons. I like giving music artists a range of shots they could use for flyers, single art, posters, etc. because having professional photos is key to looking clean & ready! While we were shooting, I had them turn on their album to really feel out how i wanted the images to look. I often ask music artists to even perform their songs while we're shooting so they're fully comfortable & we can get some unique shots. Common poses are cool, but they're just that - poses. When capturing the artists performing, I get a variety of different looks & their actual personalities on camera.

Ms. Fit had Kiser of K Shark TV come through to take behind the scenes footage during the photoshoot. Kiser talked to them about their upcoming album & got me on camera while behind my camera! (I'm corny, lol) Check out the footage & more images from the shoot below!

10 Years: College Dropout

February 10, 2004 - Kanye Omari West released his debut album "College Dropout"

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If you know me, you know that Kanye is at the top my most influential people list. Since day 1, I've paid attention to this guy. In the beginning, it was just about his music. Shit was dope. The strength Kanye showed on "Through the Wire" (the first single) was impeccable. You can literally hear and FEEL his pain throughout the entire song. The day I heard that song is the day I fell IN LOVE with Hip Hop. From that point on, I knew to expect nothing but greatness from him.

Being a Jay Z fan, I knew who Kanye was but I didn't know WHO KANYE WAS. "College Dropout" introduced his skill of creativity I love today and proved how brave & committed he was to bringing something brand new in Hip Hop. From the skits to the POWERFUL tone of "Jesus Walks", "College Dropout" is HANDS DOWN one of the BEST Hip Hop albums IMO. I recently got to see Kanye at the Barclays Center for the Yeezus tour and witnessing him perform "Jesus Walks" honestly made me a bigger fan. The way he felt back then poured out of his performance and it was truly inspiring. 

You can tell just by looking at him how far he's came as an artist. His music will forever be timeless. What he's done with "College Dropout" to "Yeezus" has kept Hip Hop on its toes. All of his albums in the past 10 years exceed way beyond light years what anyone has done in the music industry to this day. His thoughts, growth and movements throughout the years prove that we as Hip Hop fans NEED him. I especially need him and I look forward to the next 10 years of creativity! 

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Thank you Kanye - for the amazing production, lyrics, badassness, honesty, G.O.O.D. Music, DONDA, and most importantly for being YOU and not compromising who you are and what you believe in for ANYONE. You have inspired me to work hard AND smart to continue to take my art to MY ultimate level. I am a God.


Below you can peep Kanye's tweets today about "College Dropout". My favorite was "The doors may be heavier, but I promise you WE WILL BREAK THEM."

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