So, I just got back from Vegas. I was at MAGIC- which is one of the big Apparel Conventions that goes on there twice a year.
Anyway- we went to the Famous Stars And Stripes party at Pure (in Ceasars) Tuesday night. We didn't really even know what was going on that night, but managed to get some VIP passes- so thought we'd go.
Turned out to be really fun.
Great music. Cool atmosphere. Hiphop's newcomer Kid Cudi (Kanye's new artist) perfomed along with Asher Roth. A bunch of celebs graced the upstairs VIP area. And the dance floors were packed with loads of the usual sleezy guys and cheesey under-clothed touristas (Why do women feel like they have to be half naked to have fun? It's so much more fun to wear a really cool outfit--and look sexy in it. Leave a little to the imagination, right?... Maybe that's just me.)
So, I feel like I've been hearing a little buzz about this Kid Cudi- but didn't really know who he was. I'd been hearing his single "Day And Night" on the radio and liking it-- but didn't know it was him. And been non-stop listening the Kanye's latest "808's And Heartbreak"-- but didn't realize he did some vocals and some writing on the album. I guess it all came together in Vegas.
In a WGSN (a trend predictive) seminar Tuesday-- Kid Cudi was named as someone to watch out for in 2009 (Along with Emily Karpel, Coco Sumner and Shantell Martin). Then, there he was that night at Pure. And it's funny because, we loved his perfomance- but had no idea who he was until he did his single "Day And Night".
Anyway- he's my new favorite. I'm obsessed for the moment. And I can't wait for his album "Man On The Moon" to drop this summer. But for now I'm gonna download the free mixtape, and pick up what I can from Itunes and YouTube.
Oh- and watch Kanye's new "Welcome To Heartbreak" video (one of my favorite songs on the album) which features Kid Cudi.
KANYE WEST "Welcome To Heartbreak" Directed by Nabil from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
Um- this is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen. Kanye's style is so ridiculous. He's always so forward. Love the Bill-Cosby-Carducci-esque-color-blocked sweatshirt. And I love the new shag he's been sporting.
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