Intro to Cinema: Belly

- Before he became one of the most influential music video directors in history, Hype Williams was just a New York graffiti artist who "wanted to be Basquiat or Keith Haring of the streets." Like his heroes, Williams became known for his use of vibrant color, which is evident from the very beginning of his first feature film. 1998's Belly was not necessarily a critical success, but the above opening scene alone makes it worth watching.
-Coup De Grace recently released Belly-influenced tees and skate decks, which combine the iconic image from the film's poster with the blue and black colors of the opening scene. Add some more Hype to your closet.
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MultiMedia: Homecoming

-We're bored here with rain killing our snaptime , but weve got some really great stuff coming up as soon as it gets sunny later this week.

-So anyway, this is Kanye's video for Homecoming, which I think may be the most stylish music video in the last 8.7 years. There's not much I could add about Kanye, he's been a style icon since the first time he stepped into the public eye.

-Going decidedly un-hip-hop in this video with the scarf/vest combo Kanye raises it to another level. We're not big Chris Martin fans, but what can you do? The video overall is shot incredibly well. Directed by Harold "Hype" Williams




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