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life: MAXWELL “BLACK SUMMER’S NIGHT” CONCERT at MSG (september 28th, 2009)
first of all, i need to say this…MAX is one of the most kind-hearted people i know. seriously…and in his line of work that’s rare! OSCAR was supposed to be my date, but couldn’t make it. i asked ELLE to be my beard(ed lady) for the evening and she agreed!
*we couldn’t resist the backdrop art, so we decided to get a photo as a gift to our homie MAX!
*the wristbands gave us VIP entry into a cozy backroom where champagne was flowing like a recession…
*there was a gorgeous view of TGI FRIDAYS.
*COMMON opened with BILAL on stage, he did a great show.
*a little screen action…
*”PRETTY WINGS” performance. paper feathers fell from the ceiling as ELLE and I floated up out of our seats. it was magical.
*a GOSSIP GIRL sat right in front of us…
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go buy the album, if you haven’t already!!!
throwback: COMMON – “Testify” (dir. ANTHONY MANDLER)
as i started out as a young director, i was also writing treatments (treatments are the video concepts) for other directors. when i was signed to BOX FRESH PICTURES, i had the chance to study alongside ANTHONY MANDLER…he’s a genius visionary. i learned a lot from just being next to him on set as he directed. not to mention, he’s killing the game right now.
when i was asked to write the concept for COMMON’S “TESTIFY”, i was smitten. i mean, the song is ill. i immediately went to work and was so excited to be apart of a collaborative effort.
you can see in the beginning of the video, the reporter asks…”VIOLETTE, how do you feel about the charges”.
