Posts Tagged ‘Lauren London’
OVERDOZ. – “Lauren London” [Video]
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 by
Stevo |
No Comments |
Category: Music Video, Rap
Saw a lot of people I follow on Twitter tweet about this video, so I decided to check it out and glad I did. This is a dope record with a colorful visual to match. With THC on the production, I’ll be looking forward to more music from this group.
The Kardashian Effect
Saturday, February 12, 2011 by
Team Greedmont |
2 Comments; |
Category: Career, Culture, Sex Love Money
In America today, it is no mystery that sex sells. It is literally everywhere — from soap ads to clothing companies to music videos. Sex in advertising is used more in America than anywhere else in the world. Although this is not a new phenomenon, the standards of European beauty has affected females of all races here in America, but primarily the image of the strong black women.
Since the beginning of advertising, they have used illustrations, wood carvings, and/or photographs of attractive women to sell a product that at times, had very little to do with the use or the intended consumer of the product. This can be seen as early as 1885 when trading cards boasting provocative women was placed into W. Duke & Sons cigarette packs. Within five years, they were the leading cigarette brand. Since it’s introduction, it is no coincidence that this trend would heavily increase over time. Sexuality is considered the most powerful tools in marketing and advertising. Since sexuality is biologically driven, it can not be avoided. With the increase in sexual advertising, there is no doubt in my mind that an increase in sexual activity has developed with it. There is said to be “no morals in business” and I strongly agree. This is apparent more today than ever. (more…)
OVERDOZ. – “Lauren London” [Video]
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 by Stevo | No Comments | Category: Music Video, Rap
Saw a lot of people I follow on Twitter tweet about this video, so I decided to check it out and glad I did. This is a dope record with a colorful visual to match. With THC on the production, I’ll be looking forward to more music from this group.
The Kardashian Effect
Saturday, February 12, 2011 by Team Greedmont | 2 Comments; | Category: Career, Culture, Sex Love Money
In America today, it is no mystery that sex sells. It is literally everywhere — from soap ads to clothing companies to music videos. Sex in advertising is used more in America than anywhere else in the world. Although this is not a new phenomenon, the standards of European beauty has affected females of all races here in America, but primarily the image of the strong black women.
Since the beginning of advertising, they have used illustrations, wood carvings, and/or photographs of attractive women to sell a product that at times, had very little to do with the use or the intended consumer of the product. This can be seen as early as 1885 when trading cards boasting provocative women was placed into W. Duke & Sons cigarette packs. Within five years, they were the leading cigarette brand. Since it’s introduction, it is no coincidence that this trend would heavily increase over time. Sexuality is considered the most powerful tools in marketing and advertising. Since sexuality is biologically driven, it can not be avoided. With the increase in sexual advertising, there is no doubt in my mind that an increase in sexual activity has developed with it. There is said to be “no morals in business” and I strongly agree. This is apparent more today than ever. (more…)
