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Post by DustyStylus on Feb 27, 2018 12:33:27 GMT
as I looked through a description of the mo'wax book, it mentioned Stash.
for the life of me, I can't remember, what involvement he had with any mo'wax record artwork, someone help me lol.
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Post by Mo'Matt on Feb 27, 2018 14:10:22 GMT
He did the covers of the Japanese Unkle trilogy. Which is why they're a bit crap. There might be more I've forgotten, but the Discogs entries for Stash are a little confused. He was one of the artists in the Contents Under Pressure book. Also some spoken vocals on DJ Krush's Milight. Who did the tag for this sleeve design? www.discogs.com/DJ-Krush-Meiso-LP-Sampler/release/69489 |
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Post by the fuhz on Feb 27, 2018 15:34:19 GMT
Yeah, I never understood his involvement either. I think because he was an 'OG NYC' graffiti head and was part of the scene, Krush befriended him. But he had very little artistic contribution directly to MoWax as far as I am aware.
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Post by maintheme on Feb 27, 2018 16:28:06 GMT
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Post by DustyStylus on Feb 28, 2018 15:10:44 GMT
yeah, I remember that he had added some vocals on the DJ Krush Self Megamix and had featured in the 'Contents Under Pressure' Book. I was sure he had done some work on the mo'wax record sleeves though! The tag on this release is cool mo'matt, no idea either who did it?? www.discogs.com/DJ-Krush-Meiso-LP-Sampler/release/69489this is what caught my eye (the description of the mo'wax book), every other name drop on that description to their work on mo'wax is pretty well known! Founded in England in 1993 by the young DJ and promoter James Lavelle, the record label Mo'Wax would become an icon of independent music, a pioneer of new genres, and the epicenter of a movement in popular culture. A strong countercultural and international identity informed every aspect of Mo'Wax's output, from its roster of groundbreaking musicians to the artists and designers responsible for the album covers, music videos, and packaging. Artwork on vinyl and CD sleeves by the graffiti legends Futura 2000 and Stash, the designer Ben Drury, and Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja became icons of its library. Records on Mo'Wax brought together artists from America, France, and Japan with indie and rock artists from the UK (often under the moniker of Lavelle's own collective, Unkle). The label's list of musicians included DJ Shadow, DJ Krush, Nigo (of A Bathing Ape), the Beastie Boys, Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Ian Brown of the Stone Roses, and Richard Ashcroft of The Verve, among many others. And beyond music, Mo'Wax also pioneered the concept of collaboration between music culture and high-end brands. Mo'Wax have collaborated on unique products with Nike, Medicom, and A Bathing Ape, among others, on products ranging from vinyl toys to collectible sneakers. True to the label's legacy, this book is a carefully designed and beautifully produced object. With contributions from many of the seminal musicians Urban Archaeology represents and the artists responsible for its enduring aesthetic, Mo'Wax is more than a celebration of a record label: it's the record of a focal point in contemporary music, style, and culture. |
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Post by jimmyjrg on Feb 28, 2018 23:59:54 GMT
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Post by DustyStylus on Mar 1, 2018 16:06:03 GMT
wow, Stash has got quite a bit fatter since 1994 haha
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Post by toschi on Mar 5, 2018 14:34:25 GMT
Stash did the color manipulation (the overspray of paint I guess) on the James figure of the Art of War special box. That still no real record artwork though.
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Post by Mo'Matt on Mar 5, 2018 14:45:20 GMT
Ah yes, I forgot about that beauty!
He did the Toy's Factory Unkle trilogy artwork. Which is very close to being proper Mo'Wax.
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Post by cultshock on Mar 8, 2018 22:14:50 GMT
Stash linked some things up, he was tight with Futura and was key in the Project Dragon & Sub Ware labels, which likely came to James' attention via Fraser Cooke who was distributing those labels in the UK in the early 90's.
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