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We had the chance to catch up with San Francisco native, currently blowing-up under the artist name: Wallpaper., aka Ricky Reed, and his answers fit the swag that he showcases in his music video #STUPiDFACEDD. We discovered Reed’s music when in search of new music late one Friday night / Saturday morning. You know, when you’re bored with everything you have at the moment, and you’re in search of some new music to inspire you and brighten up your mood? That’s what we got when we heard the #STUPiDFACEDD track, only to discover that same night that the song has an awesome video to go along with it. Like most successful musicians, Reed has been working on music since his teen years and younger, and it shows. We’re going to see a big break-out by Wallpaper. in the months to come. It’s going to be awesome.

hipsterwave How’d you come up with your artist name and what does it mean?

Wallpaper. Pop music is Wallpaper. It’s window dressings and linoleum tile floor. Doesn’t REALLY mean anything to us as a people. Tryin 2 fuck with that.

hipsterwave When did you start working with music?

Wallpaper. Music started working on me when I was real little. Playing piano when I was like 8, 9 years old? Got into punk rock in middle school, and as soon as I started caring abt meeting girls, Wallpaper was born.

hipsterwave Who are some of your favorite musicians?

Wallpaper. Sly Stone, George Clinton, Snoop Dogg, Paul Simon, Digital Underground, Yes, Steve Reich

hipsterwave What’s something crazy that happened to you at a show?
I get that question a lot. How about a twist on the typical answer. This one time, a super famous celebrity DID NOT show up at one of our shows in LA. He DID NOT get super wasted and talk my ear off after the show. He then DID NOT have sex with a bartender in the public bathroom while I was peeing in the urinal. After that, he also DID NOT ask me for drugs and money before I bolted out. Weird scene.

hipsterwave What’s your favorite drink?

Wallpaper. Horchata. Or Jameson. Or Four Loko. Or homemade limeade. I like Capri Sun too.

hipsterwave Pretty good idea–putting a hashtag before the name of your new EP #STUPiDFACEDD. What are your thoughts on Twitter and the social networking explosion?

Wallpaper. Twitter is rad. Communication genius device. From helping people say dumb things while they taking shits to assisting political revolutions around the world u JUST CANT FUCK WITH IT.

hipsterwave If you could work on a track with any artist, who would it be?

Wallpaper. Living, Snoop D-O Double G. Dead, Edward Gorey. Wait, is he alive or dead?

hipsterwave How did you meet Arjun Singh?
I was in a very dark place.

hipsterwave What’s the best part about performing?

Wallpaper. Seeing people smile. High fiving. Being loud.

hipsterwave How has your life changed as your music has blown-up and you’ve seen more fame?

Wallpaper. I can’t tell. For me I been steady grinding as a musician in one way or another since I was like 16. It’s all a steady incline for me. Maybe I been famous since I was a little kid. I might be the star of the Truman show.

So I just discovered Kreayshawn’s video for Gucci, Gucci, which she posted to youtube about 3 weeks ago and it has already received over 2.7 million views. The video was directed by Joseph Zentil of Strange Customs and features Jasper Dolphin and Left Brain of Odd Future. Self described as a Cinematographer / Editor / Rap beast / Screw head / Pot smoker / Oakland representer / Pixel Fantasy / Bitch snatcher / young rill on her website kreayshawn.tumblr.com, Kreayshawn has already made a name for herself in the Oakland hip-hop scene with her partners Lil B and V-Nasty as part of the White Girl Mob.

She released a loopy mixtape called Kittys x Choppas last year and recently signed a record deal with Columbia Records, who are getting set to release her already recorded tracks and make a “more composed” album.

The Lightning In a Bottle Festival presented by The Do Lab just finished, and we got a bunch of photos from the event. There was as much eye candy as there was ear candy. Speaking, of course, about the attire people were wearing. Videos from the event that overlap the period some of the photography was taken are forthcoming.

So, summer is finally here, which means that it is time to update your summer wardrobe again. I have been reading a lot of different fashion blogs lately to get different opinions on what the trends for this summer will be.

The first trend that I am going to mention is kimonos. While kimonos are not always practical as outdoor wear, they make a perfect swimsuit coverup, or at home lounging dress. They are also lightweight and colorful, which is perfect for summer. Personally, I really like short-length kimonos because they are a little more modern than the traditional, ankle-length ones.

The next trend that I kept seeing is retro sunglasses. Whether they be cat-eye glasses, aviators, or ray bans all of the sunglass styles this season have been seen before. I have noticed that all of the sunglasses are a bit on the traditional side, unlike the neon ray bans and bug eye glasses that were super popular like 2 years ago.

Since the laying by the beach or at the pool is a big summertime activity, it is fitting that floppy hats are very popular again this summer. Also, wearing all white by the pool seems to be very popular, whether it be a white bikini, or an all white cover up. White will definitely accentuate your new summer tan.

And don’t forget to accessorize this summer because nothing looks better than gold jewelry with a tan.

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