Open Bicycle

     The years have gone by remarkably fast since I first stepped foot on campus at Pratt.  Every now and again I come across old friends who are (or aren’t) up to amazing things.  Today, I was surprised to finally see my old pal Naturel (government names are so played out) with a web-presence: TheNeueSound.  He has always been the creative kid with drive in multiple areas; The first day I met him, he made it clear that his goal was to use his abilities as a designer to put food on the table and provide himself with as much studio time as possible.  I’ve been talking to him on and off over the years, as we’ve both been trying to find our rhythm as creative minds and visionaries.  As a designer, Naturel has been holding down the creative direction of Engedi Chang for a while now, where everything is looking good and feeling great:

      While I’m impressed by the design work, it doesn’t get me nearly as excited as his lyrical abilities.  I’ve held onto (and still listen to) some of his earlier tracks, which are now maybe 8 or 9 years old!  Remember home-grown, backpack rap from back then, where the beats muffle out the lyrics and you’re forced to squint your ears to hear?  I know there is nothing like the good old days, but the world keeps on turning, just as the volume knobs do at Naturel’s shows.  Here is a little something of recent:

Keep on, keepin’ on my man – you know Boris and I will always hold down your fan club in Boston!