Artist Ron English is no stranger to iconic imagery. Creating paintings from a mishmash of familiar faces and images like Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Mouse is part of what he does. So it was no surprise that English joined forces with mega-superstar Chris Brown to create the cover of his album F.A.M.E.
The two collaborated again on the Dum English astronaut series, a line of necklaces and vinyl toys as well as a sculpture on display at Wynwood Walls. Plus, Brown actually shot one of his videos in the 305 in front of English’s mural at the same space.
“We were talking about what it was like to be famous,” English says. “It seems like something that’s very attractive. But it can also be very isolating in ways.”
They chose the image of the astronaut to represent this experience because just like a spaceman, Brown is in the spotlight but lonely at the same time. “An astronaut doesn’t go to space just for himself or his family. The whole country is behind him,” English explains.
“Most artists listen to music when they paint,” he says. “A lot of famous musicians don’t know about art. Kanye West has gotten really into art. David Bowie got heavily into art.” He thinks there’s room with this project to expand audiences for both of them.
The designer toys will be available at specialty stores like Kid Robot, necklaces at retail stores, and the sculpture at galleries.
English’s F.A.M.E. painting is being sold at Scope Art Fair at Corey Helford’s booth, F03. It’ll cost a whopping $90,000. But if you buy it, a portion of your almost-million dollars will benefit The Symphonic Love Foundation, which funds music and arts programs for kids.
In case you had any doubt … Chris Brown is one badass back-flipping dance machine — and he proved it last night at an L.A. nightclub, throwing down some mind-blowing moves in an impromptu breakdance battle … and TMZ has the footage.
Brown and his dance crew stormed the stage at Beacher’s Madhouse inside the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel … unleashing breakdance MAYHEM — and the crowd went wild. You gotta see the clip.
T-Pain’s rEVOLVEr is in stores December 6th.
Fat Joe and Chris Brown brought Egypt to the beaches of Southern California while shooting the Colin Tilley-directed video for “Another Round.” The Bronx rapper showed off his slimmed-down physique and a blond Breezy rocked the sold-out Versace for H&M velvet bomber jacket, also worn by Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, and Diggy Simmons. The fellas were surrounded by pyramids and beach babes as they performed scenes in the sand.
Joey Crack explained how his smooth collaboration with Chris came together. “I’ve known him for years and we toured together in Africa and he was like, ‘We gotta do something.’ I’m like, ‘You are the hottest ni**a in the game right now; why wouldn’t I want to do something with you?’” he told Rap-Up.com. “He always told me that for years but at the time, he was like 15, 16 and just so young. I was like, ‘Yo, it wouldn’t even be right.’ But now he’s a grown ass man, so it makes sense.” – RAP UP
And here’s a remix of “Another Round” that I absolute love, and play at least 10 times a day, I kid you not:
- Dominique
Chris sang his amazing ballad “All Back” with all his heart, continuing with “Say It With Me” doing some fantastic dancemoves! Check out the video!
-Rita
Hey TeamBreezy! Hope everyone’s day is off to a great start! Just thought I’d share a little preview of BreezyMix Vol. 1! Here’s one of our favorite Chris Brown remixes since the release of the last BreezyMix! We can’t wait to share the all new Chris Brown Web experience with you, in addition to the all new BreezyMix Volume 2! Stay clicked. It’s gonna get pretty hot this winter!
- Dominique
I got a chance to check out Chris Brown in concert last night in my city Indianapolis. Overall, I had a great time and enjoyed all acts – especially Chris and his energetic performance. Despite the horrible weather, it was pouring down raining for the majority of the show, which also caused Chris to have a little slip-up on stage (see my video), the crowd had all eyes on Chris and sang along to every song. The stage set-up was impressive, his biggest set yet: a tri-level boombox complete with ramps and stairs. The special effects were definitely awe-inspiring: lazer lights, light shows for the upbeat songs, a disco ball, a little fire and a finale performance of “Beautiful People” with the light suits that we loved from his Dancing with the Stars performance earlier this year.
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