"Pyramids" - Frank Ocean x John Mayer

     Maybe it's just being at the Made In America concert a couple weeks ago, but as music progresses, it's the creativity of new sounds combining that still allows for new sounds and voices to reach different people and get them to appreciate it.  More so with different genres experimenting with each other and getting more comfortable crossing lines and trying new things that nobody would have thought of.  Frank Ocean doesn't necessarily have a "different" sound, but at the same time, he definitely has a voice and is creating music that is "different".  I've been listening to his album, Channel Orange, all summer and the songs and lyrics vary musically.  Not sure too many other artists will have guests spots from Earl Sweatshirt to John Mayer, let alone pull it off with great success.
     One song that found itself on repeat is Pyramids, specifically the second half of the 8 minute audio movie.  The words, electric synths, and repetitive bass paint a picture of images while you find yourself bumping it at a high level like any other hip hop banger, but as smooth as any R&B hook.
     Director, Nabil, who just came off of doing the video for Mercy, laced Mr. Ocean with a video that leaves you wondering if you drank the Absinthe with him as he goes through his desert ride to the "Pyramid".  After having some adult fun, John Mayer, makes an appearance with a guitar solo to close out the video which goes back to my first point where fans of both artists will probably be exposed to something they wouldn't have listened to before.  Both artists released fantastic albums this summer that pushes audio entertainment in a great direct direction, so might as well enjoy this video entertainment.  Was hoping he made an appearance with Odd Future at the MIA concert, but no luck.
(You can read my review on John Mayer's album here and Frank's mixtape from last year here.)

Nike LunarFlow Woven QS

     This Quickstrike came out this past spring but has a look that can be great in any season.  Nike has used the LunarFlow silhouette in a few different materials while this mixes a suede like leather with an eye-catching woven upper.  The intertwining of the different colors definitely gives the runner a unique look worthy of a couple stares, including your own.  The lunarlon sole and Nike + enabled sole round out the comfortable functionality of the trainer.  Other colorways are available, along with some exclusive colors from Atmos.  Big shout to KicksDeals.com and Extra Butter for a great deal on these and great customer service.

Antracite / Bamboo / Black

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