Between the divisive partisan politics of the current election cycle and the downward spiral of the 24-hour news cycle, narratives shining a light on excellence are in short supply. The 17-days of international goodwill nurtured by the Olympic games in Rio are in desperate need.
Theophilus London delivers visuals for his smooth collaboration with Menahan Street Band, “Rio.” MTVu premiered the treatment, directed by the Brooklyn native and Tim Cruz, in which all parties jam out in New York City’s Jane Hotel.
Theophilus London returns with straight elevator music on “Rio,” and we mean that in best way possible. Backed by fellow Brooklynites Menahan Street Band, the “Flying Overseas” artists builds on his non-Hip-Hop influences, opting for a sound more in tune with that of Brazil.
For anyone looking to bask in the celebratory ambiance while catch a breeze from Lake Michigan, there is always next year, figuratively speaking anyway. Delegation from Chicago threw everything they had into the effort to elevate their city to a national level that it has never achieved by bringing the 2016 Olympic games to the […]
