02_BLUE_SUEDE
This system pulls themes from the discography of rapper Vince Staples to brand a fictional tour, documentary, and book release in support of the YMCA Youth Institute arts program.
NEW_SHOES
On this tour, Vince Staples would release a limited run pressing of remastered songs on vinyl, a portfolio book of projects completed by students in the arts program, and an experimental documentary of life in Long Beach, California.
PROCESS / NOTES
Vince Staples has always been a fascinating rapper to me because he will rap candidly about committing murder in the same verse as an incredibly apt political take. I created this project to give more tangible weight to the major themes of his songs: the beauty and grit of Long Beach, gangbanging as a child, and Blue Suede Air Jordans (yes, I tried to buy a pair.)
I’m a celebrity, get me out of here!