Recent pieces for Billboard Magazine
Tracklib makes a revolution in affordable sampling libraries for
hip hop. (Here featuring First Choice, an awesome Soul and RnB band from the 70s)
AD by Chris Elsemore
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Spotify seducing independent artists
AD by Chris Elsemore
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Money madness among labels to sign the next hip-hop "young gun"
AD by Chris Elsemore
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Absence of awarded female producers in the Industry.
AD by Chris Elsemore
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Hip Hop conquers streaming
Illustrated spread about new hip hop trends leading the streaming market beyond the influence of traditional labels.
Art Directed by Chris Elsemore
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Pencil sketches with composition ideas and inks before cleanup
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Stairway to Court
Illustration for Billboard Magazine about Led Zeppelin taken to court for the first seconds of "Stairway to Heaven" (allegedly stolen from Randy California´s "Taurus"). Art Directed by Chris Elsemore
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Avenged Sevenfold
Story about the label change from the popular metal band, formerly tied to Warner Bros, who also announced their new work in a surprise concert on top of the Capitol Records Building. Art Directed by Chris Elsemore.
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Pitch Perfect 2
Illustration for Billboard Magazine about Pitch Perfect 2 premiere and the delay in its soundtrack release. Art Directed by Chris Elsemore
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Pre-Show routines from stars Becky G and J Balvin
Mini illustrations for this interview to the teenager star Becky G and his tour buddy J Balvin. Art Directed by Chris Elsemore
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