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I Do It For The Culture: Fahama Pecou

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:27:58 -0500

Fahamu Pecou isn’t just a prolific painter. He does paint, but he also acts and makes music and video art. In his large acrylic paintings, Pecou depicts images of himself to question stereotypes of black masculinity in pop culture and fine art.

Growing up in South Carolina (he tragically lost both parents before he turned 5) and listening to rap music, Pecou’s sensibilities are steeped in Southern hip-hop, but extended beyond. In fact, “Trade” was a result of his travels to South Africa and witnessing the ubiquitous influence of hip-hop culture globally. ”I realized the potential power in the voice and exchange. It thrives on its symbiotic relationship to other cultures,” say Pecou, who counts David Hammons as his favorite artist. ”As a black male, I feel charged to create work that helps balance the misgivings of the exported media as well as to fill in the blanks for the culture-hungry outside of America.”

The 36-year-old’s work has been exhibited in Capetown, South Africa, and at the prestigious Art Basel in Switzerland; collectors of his work include artist and designer Takashi Murakami. His art sells for $2,500 to $18,000, depending on the size and medium. Next up, he will be exhibiting in Dallas, New York, and Paris.

http://www.fahamupecouart.com

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TV Placement: Fox TV - Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:02:00 -0500

We Make Music Brazilian Hip-Hop artist MV Bill had his song “Liberte Se” featured in “UFC Primetime - Velasquez vs. Dos Santos”.

MV Bill - Liberte-se by wemakemusicnyc

TV Placement: Fox TV - Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:58:00 -0500

We Make Music Brazilian Hip-Hop artist C4bal had his song “Mundo Em Crise” featured in “UFC Primetime - Velasquez vs. Dos Santos”.

C4bal - Mundo em Crise by wemakemusicnyc

TV Placement: Spike TV - Blue Mountain State

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:44:00 -0500

We Make Music Hip-Hop artist Gene had his song “Looky Looky” featured in the “Death Penalty” episode.

Gene “G” Wiz- Looky Looky by wemakemusicnyc

TV Placement: ABC - The Lying Game

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:38:00 -0500

We Make Music Electro Pop artist Ella Roit had their song “White Lies” featured in the “Over Exposed” episode.

Ella Riot - White Lies by wemakemusicnyc

Film Placement: Fast Five

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

We Make Music Brazilian Hip-Hop artist MV Bill had his song “L. Gelada 3 Da Madrugada” featured in the film “FAST & THE FURIOUS FIVE”.

MV Bill - L. Gelada 3 Da Madrugada by wemakemusicnyc

Soundtrack Placement: Fast Five Soundtrack

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

We Make Music Brazilian Hip-Hop artist MV Bill had his song “L. Gelada 3 Da Madrugada” featured on the soundtrack “FAST & THE FURIOUS FIVE”.

MV Bill - L. Gelada 3 Da Madrugada by wemakemusicnyc

TV Placement: CBS - NCIS Los Angeles

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

We Make Music Hip-Hop artist Acafool had his song “She’s Bad” featured in “NCIS Los Angeles - Empty Quiver” episode.

Acafool - She’s Bad by wemakemusicnyc

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Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:53:00 -0500

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