Aaliyah

We always find ourselves inspired by the sounds; Even when not intended! in most cases spiritually find the synergy between the song title & the sound! We get attracted to the message that lies within the 2. Of late the past got the better of the future. Confirming how much the future has influence from the past.

Recently we got to revisit a beautiful soul; who was so future that we believe people had been blurring their understanding of her. She goes by the name of Aaliyah. Born in Brooklyn; New York; raised in Michigan; 3 albums & mentored by the legendary R-Kelly. Lost her life in a plane crash at a tender age of 22! Just a month after releasing her 3rd & final album; which later sold about 52 million albums; worldwide! Besides the astonishing album sales & her endless beauty: Aaliyah a lot of depth in her music & especially her lyrics. As ambassadors of positivity: that captured us the most! Which made us realize that's what drew the masses to her sound; its the energy that that her lyrics created. Totally: a very inspiration & motivational artist of our generation. May her soul rest in peace.

The one song that has made us come to this realization is "At your best" featuring R-Kelly(remix), a very powerful song; coupled by an equally dope beat & 1 of the most misinterpreted of all times! We feel that the song is not talking about a love she has for another; but how being the best is motivated by love. How you should never doubt yourself when you're in that state of mind or element. Word!

" But at your best you are love
You're a positive motivating force within my life
Should you ever feel the need to wonder why
Let me know, let me know. . ."

LBC x Doda (Part 1)

Doda  (pronounced: dough-dah)

I met Doda through a friend when I used to work for another brand in Soweto: I think about 2 years ago. I cannot explain enough the energy I have with music! People who were bent more into the alternative side of sound were simply drawn into that energy! I guess I was too; hence the crossroads! 

Ever since that 1st time he promised me that we have to share the sounds! Till today it hasn't happened; which is something I always tease him about every time I see him! The fact I'm understanding these sounds are leading me too: it wasn't much of a big deal that he hasn't! which meant the bond we were creating would show itself soon enough. Unconsciously the sharing was really more conversational! Musical conversations that we eventually get lost into every time we start chatting! For me; really; that's my biggest experience when it comes to the power of music.

Eventually last year: when LBC got a chance to showcase in the Las Vegas Fashion Week; in the scorching state of Nevada! Knowing that LBC is not your average brand & its believe in always presenting itself in different ways & mediums! I finally got that chance to take him up on his promise of sharing music with me. That way came about the collaboration we did together! I basically asked him to do a mix for LBC's ramp music; for the Vegas show! Due to our musical connection: I didn't even have to tell him what the direction of the mix should be like! I trusted what he mixed for us; it clicked perfectly like a theme song to a movie.

So transport yourself this way; to hear what the models were walking to & what the audience were bobbing their heads to "Leaving Las Vegas" the mix.

And here is a little something extra from him to you.

HalfmanHalfmachine (HmHm)

LBC is proud to be part of these 2 events that are happening on the 28th of February 2015. HmHm will be spinning at both events, but in different times of course! Mike Check & ID10T will be creating a future storm; starting at midday in a very inspirational, motivational & forward thinking conference about the business of creativity. Hailing as "I Create We Create"; where talks will be spoken by game changers in the street culture of Jo'burg & SA at large. Followed by 2nd set at a picnic on the roof of a building in Jo'burg CBD. The name of the gig is called "Innercity Picnics"!

These 2 events are; by far; 2 of the most freshest happenings to ever hit our beautiful city. And LBC; represented by HmHm; is very, very happy to be part of them! So if you ever find yourself in Jo'burg around the that date; be sure to hit the 2 spots...