I do a lot of things…
Not to be confused with doing the most (although not *not* that) but in a world of NPCs, influencers (ew) and chronic lazybones, I am endlessly grateful to have the interest in and energy for multiple creative pursuits — even more so, to be nice with ‘em.
So when Jubilee, one of my favorite DJs / people on earth, hits me up to help visually rebrand her label (“a multi faceted institution” and DJ Mag’s Best of North America) for its 10th anniversary, u already know:
Musically, Magic City stands for something very real, fun and original: dancefloor ravers, inspired by the spirit of Miami (and galaxies beyond).
To Jess’ credit, she was never possessive or didactic about how that needed to be expressed aesthetically.
We just vibed out.
The end result?
Maggie, the Magic City gator.
Sitting pretty with some PWEI-influenced (ok, pill-shaped) typography, and stunting solo dolo in the center label of every MC release from now on.
Joining the festivities is Nicky, the disco lizard.
Some Easter eggs for the eagle eyed: the mouth’s an M, the eye’s a C, and the stars are from Maggie’s face.
Both of these party creatures will be emblazoned on merch at Good Room this Friday (what up Braulio) for the MC 10 Year Anniversary party.
Free lighters for the first hundo thru the door…
I will be on the floor with my drink and my two step, per usual. If you can’t make it IRL, the Magic City Bandcamp is sending work thru the mail.
I’m proud of these lil dudes, and so happy they exist in the world on behalf of my homegirl and her vision.
And as Jay once said, for the right price, I can even make yo shit tighter.
I’m working on my movie and every freelance dollar helps pay for it.
Design / writing / music / etc…
RIP Novelty Antenna Toppers — goodnight, sweet prince whimsical bobble. Love that the 76 Ball gets a shoutout, aka Urge Overkill’s Saturation art. Recently learned that the director of UO’s “Positive Bleeding” vid does a jazz show on Dublab and got very excited (I have no children). Anyway, u can still find promotional Batman Forever toppers on eBay.
Batman Otomatone — speaking of kawaii vengeance!
Mad Iris, “Name Tag” — from comments: “i love how the algorithm is just randomly recommending everyone this.” Me too!
Sly Stone Samples — one of many insane moments in Sly Lives! is when Jam and Lewis chop “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” into Janet’s “Rhythm Nation” beat by beat; it’s a delight to hear Timm’s playlist do that 15 more times.
Primus x Lodge Frizzle Fry Cast Iron Skillet — merch achievement unlocked! Though personally I’m team All Clad…
Sycco, “Jump” — will always bump a Pointer Sisters cover but this has a lil extra something something. Might be that Tele Deluxe / PAM x Martine Syms combo…
Playlists updated!