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Lily Aldridge // The Porter March 2018
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In celebration of David Bowie’s birthday! 👨🎤
David Bowie, who was dressed by Thierry Mugler for a number of tours, videos, and events, wore this green wool crepe suit with collarless jacket in the music video for Tin Machine’s “You Belong in Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
Currently on display in Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, this minimalist jacket was originally part of the “Les Cow-boys” Spring/Summer 1992 pret-a-porter collection. However, this is not the first time this design has been displayed at the Brooklyn Museum. Visitors to “David Bowie is” may remember seeing the suit as one of the roughly 400 works presented from the David Bowie Archive. In that 2018 exhibition, the suit was shown with a t-shirt which said, “F*ck You I ❤️ Tin Machine,” which was a response to the many who questioned his being a member of a band after being a successful solo artist for so many years.
In addition to the green suit in the “Thierry Mugler” exhibition, we are also displaying a dress from Mugler’s 1979-80 “Spirale Futuriste” collection, that Bowie wore in the music video for “Boys Keep Swinging” (1979), which was filmed in February. In December of that year, Bowie performed “Man Who Owned the World” on Saturday Night Live with back-up singers Joey Arias and Klaus Nomi, who both wore Mugler dresses, featuring his signature padded shoulders.
📷 Brian Aris (British). David Bowie in Mugler at The Factory in Dublin, 1991. Courtesy and © Brian Aris → Installation view, Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, on view November 18, 2022 - May 7, 2023. Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Jonathan Dorado) → Installation view, David Bowie Is. Brooklyn Museum, March 2–July 15, 2018. (Photo: Jonathan Dorado, Brooklyn Museum)
#Brooklyn Museum#brooklyn#museum#art#fashion#design#Thierry Mugler#ThierryMuglerBkM#David Bowie#bowie#Mugler#Couturissime#DavidBowieisBkM
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Natalia Vodianova in silver by Alique for Porter Edit March 16, 2018
#Natalia Vodianova#photography#fashion#fashion magazine#fashion editorial#celebrity#celebs#silver#beautiful
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Spence - Crawford Preview: Errol Spence Jr Last 5
Errol Spence fights Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on July 29th --- a fight I’ve been hoping for for years. We’ll do an abridged last 5 for each of them, since they’ve been covered pretty extensively here over the years. Today we’ll look at Errol Spence Jr, a fighter I really like, but who’s gear has gone from good to good and terrible over the past few years. Weird amounts of fur, incongruous color combinations etc.
Things were less crazy back in June of 2018 when he beat Carlos Ocampo in Dallas:
A full Dallas Cowboys set with black adidas shoes and Everlast gloves. Referenced here in a previous Spence last 5, in case you want to look back all the way to 2016.
He beat Mikey Garcia in Dallas in March of 2019 wearing sort of a distressed white and gold look:
It was a terrible fight, so I covered it only very briefly here.
In September of 2019 Spence beat Shawn Porter by decision in Los Angeles wearing a nice black and snakeskin set:
Zero complaints with this look from Spence. Full review of this fight here.
Spence had his car accident shortly after this fight, and recovered for 15 months before fighting Danny Garcia in Dallas in December 2020:
This is when things started getting a little weird. Spence was consistent with his use of Everlast gloves and Adidas shoes -- but suddenly there was lots of neon, fur and clashing materials. Full review of this fight here, warning to those who are photosensitive.
In April of 2022 Spence fought again after a lengthy layoff (largely due to a retina injury) -- brutally stopping Yordenis Ugas in 10 rounds in Dallas.
Obviously, Spence is slowly becoming Matthew Lesko. Or maybe The Joker? Anyway - full review of this fight here.
July 29th is coming up fast.
Respect box.
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Hallmark Publishing - Complete Book List (and all their covers)
Hallmark Publishing - Complete Book List
Journey Back to Christmas by Leigh Duncan (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - October 17, 2017
Christmas in Homestead by Kara Tate (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - October 24, 2017
Love You Like Christmas by Keri F. Sweet (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - October 30, 2017
A Heavenly Christmas by Rhonda Merwarth (Based on the Hallmark Hall of Fame Original Movie) - November 7, 2017
Dash of Love by Liz Isaacson (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - December 26, 2017
Moonlight in Vermont by Kacy Cross (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - January 2, 2018
Love Locks by Cory Martin (Based on the Hallmark Hall of Fame Original Movie) - February 20, 2018
The Perfect Catch by Cassidy Carter (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - March 27, 2018
Like Cats & Dogs by Alexis Stanton (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - April 17, 2018
Dater’s Handbook by Cara Lockwood (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - May 15, 2018
A Christmas to Remember by Rebecca Moesta (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - June 26, 2018
Christmas in Evergreen by Nancy Naigle (Book 1) (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - July 10, 2018
A Country Wedding by Leigh Duncan (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - July 24, 2018
Sunrise Cabin by Stacey Donovan - September 16, 2018
The Christmas Company by Alys Murray - October 16, 2018
A Timeless Christmas by Alexis Stanton (Made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - October 21, 2018
October Kiss by Kristen Ethridge (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - August 21, 2018
At the Heart of Christmas by Jill Monroe - November 6, 2018
The Secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle (Made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - February 12, 2019
Love on Location by Cassidy Carter - March 12, 2019
Beach Wedding Weekend by Rachel Magee - May 15, 2019
Love at the Shore by Teri Wilson (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - June 11, 2019
A Down Home Christmas by Liz Talley - July 2, 2019
Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa by Nancy Naigle (Book 2) (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - July 16, 2019
Out of the Picture: A Shepherd Sisters Mystery by Tracy Gardner (Book 1) - September 3, 2019
A Royal Christmas Wish by Lizzie Shane - September 10, 2019
A Gingerbread Romance by Lacey Baker (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - September 17, 2019
An Unforgettable Christmas by Ginny Baird - September 24, 2019
Wrapped Up in Christmas by Janice Lynn (Book 1) - October 1, 2019
Love by Chance by Kacy Cross (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - December 26, 2019
The Game Changer: A Parkwood Mystery by Jennifer Brown (Book 1) - January 7, 2020
Country Hearts by Cindi Madsen - January 20, 2020
The Story of Us by Teri Wilson (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - February 4, 2020
A Simple Wedding: A Heart’s Landing Novel by Leigh Duncan (Book 1) - March 10, 2020
In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump - April 21, 2020
A Cottage Wedding: A Heart’s Landing Novel by Leigh Duncan (Book 2) - June 2, 2020
Christmas in Bayberry by Jennifer Faye - July 7, 2020
Sailing at Sunset by Cindi Madsen - July 21, 2020
Behind the Frame: A Shepherd Sisters Mystery by Tracy Gardner (Book 2) - August 11, 2020
Dead-End Detective: A Piper & Porter Mystery by Amanda Flower (Book 1) - August 25, 2020
Christmas Charms by Teri Wilson - October 6, 2020
Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy by Janice Lynn (Book 2) - October 27, 2020
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy by Nancy Naigle (Book 3) (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - November 3, 2020
Rescuing Harman Ranch by Jennie Marts - February 23, 2021
Murder by Page One: A Peach Coast Library Mystery by Olivia Matthews (Book 1) - March 23, 2021
A Waterfront Wedding: A Heart’s Landing Novel by Leigh Duncan (Book 3) - April 20, 2021
Wedding in the Pines by Cassidy Carter - May 4, 2021
South Beach Love by Caridad Pineiro (Made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - May 25, 2021
Once Upon A Royal Summer by Teri Wilson - June 15, 2021
Sweet Tea by Piper Huguley - July 13, 2021
An Amish Flower Farm by Mindy Steele - July 27, 2021
Still Life and Death: A Shepherd Sisters Mystery by Tracy Gardner (Book 3) - August 10, 2021
On Christmas Avenue by Ginny Baird - September 21, 2021
Mistletoe in Juneau by Dahlia Rose - October 19, 2021
Wrapped Up in Christmas Hope by Janice Lynn (Book 3) - October 26, 2021
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing by Lacey Baker (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - November 2, 2021
Cowboy Ever After by Jennie Marts - June 28, 2022
The Beach Escape by Rachel Magee - August 9, 2022
Murder Out of Character: A Peach Coast Library Mystery by Olivia Matthews (Book 2) - September 13, 2022
Once Upon A Royal Christmas by Teri Wilson - November 1, 2022
Christmas at the Amish Market by Shelly Shepard Gray - November 8, 2022
Frozen Detective: A Piper & Parker Mystery by Amanda Flower (Book 2) - December 6, 2022
Sweeter Than Chocolate by Lizzie Shane - January 17, 2023 (Made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie)
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Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In ‘The Thing With Feathers’ Movie – Deadline
"...signed to star in Dylan Southern’s adaptation of Max Porter’s acclaimed novel Grief is the Thing With Feathers, about a father and his two young sons dealing with the sudden death of their wife and mother.
Cumberbatch will play a young father whose hold on reality crumbles following his wife’s death as a strange presence begins to stalk him from the shadowy recesses of the apartment he shares with his two young sons.
This mysterious creature, known as “Crow,” seemingly brought to life from the pages of his work as an illustrator, becomes a very real part of all their lives, ultimately guiding them towards the new shape family must take.
The feature adaptation, entitled The Thing With Feathers, is produced by Andrea Cornwell with SunnyMarch’s Adam Ackland and Leah Clarke. The script was developed with Film4, which will executive produce and co-finance. The crow figure will be created for the screen in collaboration with the sculptor Nicola Hicks.
Porter’s bestselling 2016 first novel was named a Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Novel of the Twenty-first Century’ and has been sold in 29 territories. It was also adapted into an acclaimed stage play that opened in Dublin in March 2018, and then toured to New York, Galway and London.
“Having been a huge fan of Max Porter’s extraordinary book and Enda Walsh’s stage adaptation I was skeptical about a film adaptation. But the experience of reading Dylan Southern’s adaptation rekindled the cinematic memory of reading this most visceral tale of a family consumed by grief,” said Cumberbatch"
I swear, Benedict could sell ice to Eskimos. It doesn't change the fact that this would have been yet another triggering piece of Trauma porn. And doesn't this sound almost exactly like Eric? We now know that he is not the only actor being subjected to this sickness.
Hollywood has lost it's mind, thinking:
1. This is cool.
2. No one will notice.
WE'VE NOTICED.
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Une terre déserte
Quand un morceau de moi s’est détaché le 21 décembre 2018,
Ce jour où un mur de ma vie s’est écroulé
Ce vendredi
Le samedi lendemain vous m’avez ouvert les bras
Déversé dans le cœur les flots des poètes que vous aimiez
Vous parliez de la mort légèrement
Vous avez en douceur caressé ma douleur
Je n’aurais pu voir personne d’autre ce soir-là.
Je pleurais mon frère sur votre épaule
Je vous dévorais des yeux et des oreilles
Amour de ma vie vous portiez ma tristesse
J’aurais voulu vous embrasser vous porter vous dire
Votre sourire votre voix votre douleur
Marie
Je vous ai rencontrés tous deux un jour
Votre Lumière et vous son ombre gigantesque
Vous m’avez enveloppée
Marie m’a embrassée
Vous m’avez parlé
“Alcool, c’est vraiment très très beau…”
Je sais je l’ai déjà écrit ici
“Alcool, c’est vraiment très très beau…”
Vous êtes mon Apollinaire
Où allez-vous demain
Protéger mon chagrin ?
Je cherche dans les nuages
une île où vous trouver
Je sais que vous êtes là
Juste au-dessus de moi.
Marie-Pia, 21 juin 2022
À Jean-Louis Trintignant.
Un homme et une femme, photo de cinéma © Claude Lelouch 1966.
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https://collinederigaud.tumblr.com/post/174599796091/je-marche-à-toi
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Mr Porter March 2018
Franck Durand by Martin Bruno
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QUELS SONT LES SINGLES DE RAP US QUI ONT ÉTÉ CERTIFIÉS DIAMANT ?
Vendre 10 millions d’exemplaires d’un morceau sur le sol US, ce n’est pas rien. Sans rentrer dans le sempiternel débat entre qualité et quantité, dépasser ce palier c’est s’assurer une place au sein de l’histoire de la musique.
Certes, depuis l’arrivée du streaming au milieu des années 2000, cette performance est devenue beaucoup plus accessible (tandis qu’auparavant seul l’achat était pris en compte par la Recording Industry Association of America, désormais chaque écoute est comptabilisée), mais il n’en reste pas moins que les rappeurs pouvant se targuer de décorer le mur de leur salon avec une certification Diamant ne courent pas encore les rues.
Retour sur ce club très fermé de multimillionnaires.
« Lose Yourself » d’Eminem
Sorti le 5 septembre 2002. Certifié Diamant le 28 février 2018.
Écrite entre deux prises sur le plateau de 8 Mile, cette mise à jour de l’une de ses anciennes démos vaut à Shady de décrocher son tout premier numéro 1 des charts, mais aussi et surtout, de rentrer un peu plus dans la légende en concurrençant le thème de Rocky pour la médaille d’or du meilleur hymne à la motivation.
Vainqueur de l’Oscar de la meilleure bande originale en 2003, Eminem n’a pourtant pas interprété son morceau live comme le veut la tradition. Il estimait ses chances de gagner si faibles (avant lui aucun rappeur n’avait jamais remporté la moindre statuette) qu’il a préféré rester chez lui.
En 2020, il a toutefois accepté de rectifier le tir en se pointant sur la scène de la 92ème cérémonie. Bien lui en a pris, l’assitance lui a réservé une standing ovation.
« Stronger » de Kanye West
Sorti le 10 juillet 2007. Certifié Diamant le 6 octobre 2021.
Avant de rentrer en studio Kanye n’avait jamais entendu parler des Daft Punk. Désireux d’enregistrer un morceau dans la veine duTouch It de Busta Rhymes sorti un an auparavant, c’est en parcourant les crédits qu’il découvre leur existence – le prod’ de Swizz Beats samplait Technologic du duo.
Ni une, ni deux, il jette alors son dévolu sur leur single Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger (qui lui-même samplait Cola Bottle Baby du chanteur et claviériste disco funk Edwin Birdsong). De là, on pourrait se dire qu'il lui a suffi de copier/coller une citation de Nietzsche au refrain et de s’affubler de lunettes persiennes. Sauf que non.
Perfectionniste jusqu’au bout des ongles, Kanye a composé une cinquantaine de versions (certaines sources parlent de 75), convoqué onze ingénieurs du son, manqué de jeter l’éponge, et payé un billet d’avion à Timbaland pour qu’il lui vienne en aide.
Tel fut le prix pour accoucher de son plus gros hit.
« Low » de Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
Sorti le 9 octobre 2007. Certifié Diamant le 22 avril 2021.
Le tout premier single du gros balourd Flo Rida, en compagnie d’un T-Pain qui à l’époque marche sur l’eau (Good Life, Kiss Kiss, The Boss…).
Un temps très court auréolé du titre de morceau le plus vendu en digital (avant d’être détrôné 13 mois plus tard par Right Round de ce même Flo Rida), Low est aujourd’hui plus connu pour avoir popularisé les jeans Apple Bottoms (une marque promue par Nelly destinée aux femmes qui ont des hanches), à tel point que les moteurs de recherche le référencent sous le titre « Apple Bottom Jeans de T-Pain ».
Ça, et une question qui en turlupine plus d’un depuis quinze ans : comment « shawty » peut au refrain à la fois porter ledit jean Apple Bottoms avec des bottes en fourrure ET un survêtement baggy avec des Reebok à straps ?
« I Gotta Feeling » des Black Eyed Peas
Sorti le 9 juin 2009. Certifié Diamant le 6 juin 2018.
Ou quand Will.i.am et sa bande s’associent à un David Guetta pas encore superstar à l’international pour inaugurer l’un des pages les plus sombres de l’histoire de la musique, celle de l’EDM/pop/rnb (Pittbull, LMFAO, Taio Cruz… ce genre d’ignominies).
Second extrait de leur carton planétaire The E.N.D., I Gotta Feeling se paye le luxe de chiper la première place des ventes à leur précédent Boom Boom Pow, pour ensuite régner 14 semaines de suite numéro 1 (le plus long run de 2009).
« Mazel Tov ! »
« Not Afraid » d’Eminem
Sorti le 5 juin 2010. Certifié Diamant le 10 juin 2014.
Avec le lead single de Recovery, son deuxième album en deux ans après cinq années passées en désintox’, c’est un Marshall Mathers qui, de son propre aveu, revient aux affaires « plus mature, plus tolérant », et surtout, « plus en mesure de se connecter aux goûts de l’auditeur moyen ».
Désormais à la recherche du gros tube, ce Sing For The Moment 2 marque un tournant dans sa carrière.
Ambiance stadium, premier degré, chorale, paroles positives… si les fans de la première heure ont un peu de mal à en croire leurs oreilles, le grand public a lui plébiscité cette orientation nouvelle.
R.E.P. Slim Shady.
« Super Bass » de Nicki Minaj
Sorti le 21 juin 2011. Certifié Diamant le 9 novembre 2021.
« Boom, badoom, boom, boom, badoom, boom, bass »
Au sommet de sa gloire, la première dame du crew YMCMB pose deux couplets au faux-airs de bio Tinder où elle décrit dans le détail le genre de mec qui lui fait « tomber la culotte » (et tant pis pour le pauvre Safaree Samuels avec qui elle était alors en couple depuis neuf ans).
Avis aux intéressés, deux profils la font craquer : d’un côté, les ballers qui commandent bouteilles sur bouteilles en club et qui jamais ne voyagent en seconde, et de l’autre, les mecs un peu plus profil bas qui assument « leur côté féminin ».
Qui à la revoyure a pensé très fort à Meek Mill et Drake ?
« Love The Way You Lie » d’Eminem featuring Rihanna
Sorti le 21 juin 2011. Certifié Diamant le 9 mai 2013. Vendu à 12 millions d’exemplaires au 28 février 2018.
Et de trois pour Eminem dont décidément personne n’arrive de près ou de loin à la cheville question chiffres Cf. ses premières semaines, ses disques de diamant, ses streams…
En duo avec Rihanna (qui chante un refrain écrit par Skylar Grey), il aborde la question des relations toxiques, le texte rappelant leurs ex respectifs Kim et Chris B.
Notez que quelques mois plus tard Riri a enregistré un Love the Way You Lie, Pt. II où elle raconte les mêmes évènements de son point de vue, Em’ n’intervenant que sur le dernier couplet.
« Thrift Shop » de Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
Sorti le 28 août 2012. Certifié Diamant le 19 novembre 2015.
Probablement le seul genre d’article où Macklemore peut apparaître crédité comme rappeur sans trop susciter d’émoi.
Bien avant la mode des fripes et de la seconde main, lui et son compère Ryan Lewis se sont amusée à montrer comment dépenser dans le plus grand faste un billet de 20 dollars. Petite blague au départ, Thrift Shop a ensuite viré au raz de marée quand, six mois après sa sortie, le morceau est grimpé à la première place des charts.
Mieux (ou pire, c’est selon), leur album The Heist a ensuite remporté le Grammy du meilleur album rap devant Nothing Was the Same de Drake, Yeezus de Kanye West et good kid, m.A.A.d city de Kendrick Lamar.
Beau joueur, Macklemore s’est toutefois excusé auprès de K.Dot.
« Trap Queen » de Fetty Wap
Sorti le 22 avril 2014. Certifié Diamant le 8 novembre 2019.
Face A, une déclaration pleine de tendresse aux gos sûres qui risquent le placard pour leurs gars sûrs.
Face B, à en croire Feety, Trap Queen n’a rien à voir de près ou de loin avec l’amour. Mais alors pas du tout.
« C’est à propos d’une fille qui a appris à cuisiner le crack. Elle cuisine tellement bien qu’au final elle en prépare assez pour elle et moi. Ce n’est pas un délire où elle le fait par amour et on enfreint la loi pour le fun. »
Un mythe tombe.
« See You Again » de Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
Sorti le 10 mars 2015. Certifié Diamant le 20 novembre 2018. Vendu à 11 millions d’exemplaires au 24 septembre 2019.
Morceau hommage dédié au défunt Paul Walker, cet équivalent de I’ll Be Missing You (le morceau hommage de Puff Daddy à Notorious BIG) avait été à la base proposé à Eminem et 50 Cent.
Si musicalement on est en droit de regretter que les talents de conteur du premier n’aient pas été combinés à la science du refrain du second, commercialement cela ne s’est pas fait sentir.
Premier clip rap à franchir la barre du milliard de vues sur YouTube, numéro 1 dans une douzaine de pays, record d’écoutes sur Spotify en une journée… See You Again a d’un coup d’un seul propulsé Wiz Khalifa et Charlie Puth dans une autre dimension.
« Congratulations » de Post Malone featuring Quavo
Sorti le 9 décembre 2016. Certifié Diamant le 8 octobre 2019. Vendu à 11 millions d’exemplaires au 22 avril 2021.
Tout simplement la chanson grâce à laquelle le White Iverson est devenu l’une des plus grosses pop stars de la planète.
Et dire que tout est parti d’une plaisanterie en studio avec son manager Dre London, d’un freestyle de huit minutes posé dans la foulée sans y penser, puis d’un coup de fil de Metro Boomin’ qui passait par là à Quavo.
Sinon, sur le fond, comme toujours avec Posty, rien de fondamentalement original ou novateur… ce qui explique paradoxalement le succès de ce genre de titres qui sonnent familiers avant même de terminer la première écoute.
« Bodak Yellow » de Cardi B
Sorti le 16 juin 2017. Certifié Diamant le 8 mars 2021.
Le 25 septembre 2017 Cardi B est devenue la seconde rappeuse de l’histoire de la musique à se hisser en solo à la première place du Billboard Hot 100, détrônant là Look What You Made Me Do de Taylor Swift. Une première depuis le Doo-Wop (That Thing) de Lauryn Hill sorti en 1998, un titre qui plus est pas 100% rappé.
Si d’autres « females emcees » comme Lil Kim, Shawnna et Iggy Azalea ont connu les joies des hauteurs du classement, il s’agissait à chaque fois de morceaux en compagnie d’un ou plusieurs featurings : Lady Marmalade en 2001 avec Christina Aguillera, Mya et Pink, Stand Up avec Ludacris en 2003 et Fancy en duo avec la chanteuse Charli XCX en 2014.
« Okurrr ! »
« Rockstar » de Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
Sorti le 15 septembre 2017. Certifié Diamant le 9 novembre 2020.
Ambiance gentiment crépusculaire pour le lead single du deuxième album de PM, Beerbongs & Bentleys.
Là encore, comme avec Congratulations, tout est parti d’une fulgurance du Christ, qui, à l’écoute de cette rythmique sombre composée à coup de TR-808, s’est spontanément mis à fredonner qu’il « se sentait comme une star du rock » – bon attention, les paroles qui dédicacent les héros Bon Scott et Jim Morrison ne sont absolument pas signées de sa main, mais de celle Joey Badass.
Question : 21 Savage s’est-il depuis acheté les six voitures qui lui manquaient pour remplir son garage ?
« God’s Plan » de Drake
Sorti le 19 janvier 2018. Certifié Diamant le 25 septembre 2019. Vendu à 11 millions d’exemplaires au 25 septembre 2019.
Qu’importe la médiocrité générale de Scorpion, le cinquième opus du Champagne Papi, pour ce qui est des hits, le compte est bon.
Plus encore que Nice For What et In My Felings, c’est God’s Plan qui a le plus marqué les esprits. D’une part, en s’imposant le temps d’un été comme l’hymne lip sync des filles du moove, et de l’autre, en bénéficiant d’un clip évènement mettant en scène l’ami Drizzy en train de distribuer en toute indécence des liasses de cash au petit peuple.
Résultat : près de 150 millions de streams sur Apple Music. Un score inégalé à ce jour.
« SAD! » de XXXTentacion
Sorti le 2 mars 2018. Certifié Diamant le 13 août 2021.
X aimait à dire de sa musique qu’elle était « à la fois très facile d’écoute et très difficile à comprendre ».
Seul audio rap à avoir franchi la barre du milliard de vues sur Youtube, SAD! est peut-être le titre de sa discographie qui résume le mieux cet état d’esprit. Mélange d’ambivalence et de sincérité, il épaissit encore d’un cran le mystère qui entoure le personnage.
Sachant que X a disparu quelques semaines seulement après sa sortie, au-delà des polémiques, impossible de ne pas s’imaginer ce qu’aurait pu être son œuvre s’il avait pu exprimer tout son potentiel.
« Lucid Dreams » de Juice WRLD
Sorti le 4 mai 2018. Certifié Diamant le 4 février 2022.
Échantillonnées avant lui par Nas sur son inoubliable The Message, les célèbres notes de guitare du Shape of My Heart de Sting qui rythment Lucid Dreams auraient coûté « 90% de ses royautés » à Juice WRLD.
Qu’importe, là n’était pas pour lui l’essentiel.
« Cette chanson vaut bien plus que de l’argent, il y a des choses que l’on ne peut pas acheter. Cette chanson est au-delà de l’argent, elle va plus loin. Lucid Dreams a sauvé des vies. Après que les gens s’assoient et me disent ‘Bla-bla-bla, 90% ceci, 90% cela’, c’est du vent. Sans Sting, il n’y aurait même pas de chanson. »
Et d’ajouter : « Moi je ne trippe pas sur l’argent, en particulier avec une chanson comme ça qui a profondément touché les gens. »
Paix à son âme.
« I Like it » de Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Sorti le 6 avril 2018. Certifié Diamant le 13 décembre 2021.
Il n’aura donc fallu qu’un petit album et un feat avec les Marron 5 (Girl Like You) à Bardi pour rejoindre Katy Perry au club très fermé des artistes féminines détentrices de trois disques de diamant.
Dans une ambiance cette fois plus latine (le rappeur porto-ricain Bad Bunny et du chanteur colombien J Balvin sont de la partie), elle prouve là toute sa versatilité et décroche le tube de l’été 2018.
Cerise sur le gâteau, le fait d’avoir cité Balenciaga lui a valu de décrocher un contrat de sponsoring avec la marque de luxe italienne !
« Sicko Mode » de Travis Scott
Sorti le 3 août 2018. Certifié Diamant le 9 décembre 2020.
Drôle de trajectoire que celle de Sicko Mode qui a débuté à la quatrième des charts avant d’atteindre 17 semaines plus tard la place de numéro 1 !
Cette performance unique en son genre est en grande partie due à la commercialisation du remix de Skrillex. Proposé à l’achat avec un t-shirt, en accord avec les règles de certification, ses ventes ont été couplées à celles de la version originale.
Oui, personne ne mérite autant que Jacques Webster la couronne de roi du merch’.
« Sunflower » de Post Malone & Swae Lee
Sorti le 18 octobre 2018. Certifié Diamant le 9 novembre 2020. Vendu à 11 millions d’exemplaires au 9 novembre 2020.
Seconde collaboration entre Posty et Swae Lee, la chanson de la BO de Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse détient le record du nombre de semaines passées dans le top Billboard rap/rnb (45).
Oh, et si vous depuis tout ce temps vous demandiez pourquoi nos deux larrons ont décidé d’intituler leur duo ‘Tournesol’, c’est en raison de la résistance de cette fleur face aux intempéries… à l’image de cette fille dont il est fait mention dans le texte qui, malgré le manque de considération dont ils lui font preuve, continue de se montrer loyale et affectueuse.
« Old Town Road » de Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
Sorti le 5 avril 2019. Certifié Diamant le 22 octobre 2019. Vendu à 15 millions d’exemplaires au 17 septembre 2021.
Un sample d’un groupe de rock (34 Ghosts IV des Nine Inch Nails), un type beat d’un producteur néerlandais (YoungKio), un premier visuel traficoté avec des extraits de la cinématique de Red Dead Redemption, un déluge de mèmes sur TikTok, un remix avec le père de Miley Cyrus au refrain… l’histoire d’Old Town Road est toute aussi incroyable que le morceau.
Ajoutez à cela un débat sans fin pour savoir s’il s’agit de country ou du rap, un Lil Nas X qui en promotion prend un malin plaisir à jouer avec les codes… et vous voilà en présence d’un morceau qui va tourner dans tous les mariages et anniversaires pour les dix prochaines années.
« The Box » de Roddy Ricch
Sorti le 6 décembre 2019. Certifié Diamant le 6 décembre 2021.
Bouclé dans la dernière ligne droite des « 250 morceaux » que Roddy Ricch aurait enregistré pour son premier album Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, The Box doit en grande partie son succès à Tik Tok où son gimmick « ehh-err », qui mime un bruit de porte, a fait des ravages.
Et pour ce qui est de cette fameuse « boîte » mentionnée au refrain, à vous de lui donner le sens que vous voulez : une cellule de prison, les parties intimes féminines, ou le chargeur d’un gun.
Ce n’est pas du rap, mais ils ont la certif’ Diamant : Happy de Pharrell Williams ; The Hills de The Weeknd ; Blurred Lines de Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell & T.I ; All Of Me de John Legend ; Havana de Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug ; Baby de Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris ; Dark Horse de Katy Perry featuring Juicy J ; Nicki Minaj (encore elle) via son feat sur TUSA de la Colombienne Karol G ; et bien sûr Bruno Mars, le seul artiste de l’histoire de la musique a cumulé cinq chansons Diamant ! (Just The Way You Are, Grenade, Uptown Funk, That’s What I Like, When I Was Your Man)
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Pressure Relief Valves Forecast to 2031 with Key Companies Profile, Supply, Demand and SWOT Analysis
Pressure Relief Valves Market Research, 2031
The global pressure relief valves market size was valued at $4.4 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $7 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2022 to 2031.Pressure relief valve (PRV) is also called as a relief valve. Pressure vessels and other equipment are protected by pressure relief valve from being subjected to pressures that exceed their design limits. The valve is used to control or limit the pressure built inside the equipment which may cause equipment or instrument failure, or fire. The pressure is relieved by allowing the pressurized fluid to flow from an auxiliary passage out of the system.
Pressure relief valve are used in the oil & gas industry for drilling and workover operations, which, in turn, increase demand for pressure relief valve, and is anticipated to boost growth of the pressure relief valve market. According to a report on North America Midstream Infrastructure through 2035 published in June 2018 by ICF International Inc., total investments in oil & gas infrastructure are projected to range between $685 billion and $895 billion from 2018 to 2035. In addition, pharmaceuticals and food & beverages industries are largely saturated in developing countries including European Union, such as the U.S. and China. Pressure relief valve have an important role in manufacturing of different types of medical devices and support key players to give opportunity during this pandemic situation. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the food & beverage processing industry has emerged as a high-profit and high-growth sector, owing to its immense growth potential. Moreover, rise in number of industrial infrastructure projects in developing countries is driving the demand of pressure relief valves market. For instance, the government of China spent $10 billion on a new oil & gas refinery project, Guangdong refinery, which is expected to be completed by March 2022. Such instances are expected to drive the growth of the market. There are many domestic manufacturers present in places, which is expected to hamper growth of the pressure relief valve market. Domestic manufacturers provide pressure relief valve ranging from $100 to $200. However, key players offer pressure relief valve ranging from $100 to $2500. Hence, customer focuses more on adopting pressure relief valve from domestic manufacturers, which, in turn, hinders the pressure relief valves industry growth.
COMPETITION ANALYSIS
The major players profiled in the pressure relief valve market include AGF Manufacturing, Inc., Alfa Laval, Curtis-Wright Corp, Emerson Electric Co., General Electric, Goetze KG Armaturen, IMI PLC, Mercury Manufacturing Company Limited, The Weir Group PLC, and Watts Water Technology, Inc.
Major companies in the market have adopted acquisition and product launch as their key developmental strategies to offer better products and services to customers in the pressure relief valve market.
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The Kingdom Choir Return With New Single & US Tour Dates
Offering love, hope and inspiration, The Kingdom Choir today make a timely return with their brand-new single “Not Giving Up”. Founded in 1994 by Karen Gibson MBE (the Godmother of Gospel), The Kingdom Choir have continued to win hearts since their unforgettable performance at the 2018 Royal Wedding in front of a global televised audience of 2 billion people. Listen to “Not Giving Up” HERE.
Offering a ray of hope amongst the darkness, “Not Giving Up” is instantly affecting as Wayne Ellington’s rich, baritone exalts the power that comes with believing that better times are waiting ahead of us. While his voice alone would make for a captivating, emotional experience, the harmonies from the rest of The Kingdom Choir take it to a whole new level with their grace, majesty and sheer expressiveness able to move anyone.
“Not Giving Up” was written by Alex Hart, Greg Dwight, Karen Gibson, Wilson Atie, Jonathan Owusu-Yianomah and produced by Alex Hart and Jonathan Owusu-Yianomah.
The Kingdom Choir commented, “In our changing world, this is the song that rises from our hearts. It speaks of freedom and a determination to press on, a reminder that hope takes us through the broken moments of life onto a brighter day.”
“Not Giving Up” is also a reflection of The Kingdom Choir’s own journey. Karen Gibson had led the choir for over two decades before their breakthrough moment in the spotlight, during which time the group – spread across London and from various Christian traditions – became renowned for their shared talents, collective spirit, and instantly uplifting performances.
The Kingdom Choir’s performances have remained in global demand ever since their performance at the Royal Wedding, with highlights including the Invictus Games, ITV’s Concert for Ukraine, Prince Albert II of Monaco’s 2021 gala, Expo 2020 and a headline show at the Hollywood Bowl. They have been sought out as collaborators by artists such as Gladys Knight, Gregory Porter, Emelie Sandé, and Madness, as well as for brand collaborations which have included Cartier, Ralph Lauren, Coca-Cola, Burberry, British Airways, and Marks & Spencer. The Kingdom Choir ended 2022 by performing as special guests at Trevor Nelson’s Soul Christmas extravaganza at the Royal Albert Hall alongside the likes of Corinne Bailey-Rae and Andrew Roachford.
THE KINGDOM CHOIR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:
- February 19 Montreal, Canada. Place des Arts – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
- February 21 Erie, PA Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
- February 22 Athens, OH Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
- February 24 Galveston, TX The Grand 1984
- February 25 Spring, TX The Centrum
- February 26 Irving, TX Irving Arts Center
- February 28 Cedar Falls, IA Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
- March 2 Eau Claire, WI RCU Theatre
- March 3 Chicago, IL Harris Theater
- March 4 Chicago, IL Harris Theater
- March 5 Goshen, IN Sauder Concert Hall
- March 7 Madisonville, KY Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
- March 9 Kutztown, PA Schaeffer Auditorium
- March 10 Fairfield, CT Kelley Theatre
- March 11 Union, NJ Enlow Recital Hall
- March 12 Red Bank, NJ Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts
- March 14 Thomasville, GA Thomasville Center for the Arts
- March 16 Birmingham, AL The Library Theatre
- March 17 Birmingham, AL The Library Theatre
- March 18 Meridian, MS The Riley Center
- March 20 Gainesville, FL Phillips Center
- March 21 Belle Glade, FL Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
- March 24 Palm Desert, CA McCallum Theatre
- March 25 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre
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Hallmark Publishing - Book List
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Journey Back to Christmas by Leigh Duncan (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - October 17, 2017
Christmas in Homestead by Kara Tate (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - October 24, 2017
Love You Like Christmas by Keri F. Sweet (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - October 30, 2017
A Heavenly Christmas by Rhonda Merwarth (Based on the Hallmark Hall of Fame Original Movie) - November 7, 2017
Dash of Love by Liz Isaacson (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - December 26, 2017
Moonlight in Vermont by Kacy Cross (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - January 2, 2018
Love Locks by Cory Martin (Based on the Hallmark Hall of Fame Original Movie) - February 20, 2018
The Perfect Catch by Cassidy Carter (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - March 27, 2018
Like Cats & Dogs by Alexis Stanton (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - April 17, 2018
Dater’s Handbook by Cara Lockwood (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - May 15, 2018
A Christmas to Remember by Rebecca Moesta (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - June 26, 2018
Christmas in Evergreen by Nancy Naigle (Book 1) (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - July 10, 2018
A Country Wedding by Leigh Duncan (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - July 24, 2018
Sunrise Cabin by Stacey Donovan - September 16, 2018
The Christmas Company by Alys Murray - October 16, 2018
A Timeless Christmas by Alexis Stanton (Made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - October 21, 2018
October Kiss by Kristen Ethridge (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - August 21, 2018
At the Heart of Christmas by Jill Monroe - November 6, 2018
The Secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle (Made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - February 12, 2019
Love on Location by Cassidy Carter - March 12, 2019
Beach Wedding Weekend by Rachel Magee - May 15, 2019
Love at the Shore by Teri Wilson (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - June 11, 2019
A Down Home Christmas by Liz Talley - July 2, 2019
Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa by Nancy Naigle (Book 2) (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - July 16, 2019
Out of the Picture: A Shepherd Sisters Mystery by Tracy Gardner (Book 1) - September 3, 2019
A Royal Christmas Wish by Lizzie Shane - September 10, 2019
A Gingerbread Romance by Lacey Baker (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - September 17, 2019
An Unforgettable Christmas by Ginny Baird - September 24, 2019
Wrapped Up in Christmas by Janice Lynn (Book 1) - October 1, 2019
Love by Chance by Kacy Cross (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - December 26, 2019
The Game Changer: A Parkwood Mystery by Jennifer Brown (Book 1) - January 7, 2020
Country Hearts by Cindi Madsen - January 20, 2020
The Story of Us by Teri Wilson (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - February 4, 2020
A Simple Wedding: A Heart’s Landing Novel by Leigh Duncan (Book 1) - March 10, 2020
In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump - April 21, 2020
A Cottage Wedding: A Heart’s Landing Novel by Leigh Duncan (Book 2) - June 2, 2020
Christmas in Bayberry by Jennifer Faye - July 7, 2020
Sailing at Sunset by Cindi Madsen - July 21, 2020
Behind the Frame: A Shepherd Sisters Mystery by Tracy Gardner (Book 2) - August 11, 2020
Dead-End Detective: A Piper & Porter Mystery by Amanda Flower (Book 1) - August 25, 2020
Christmas Charms by Teri Wilson - October 6, 2020
Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy by Janice Lynn (Book 2) - October 27, 2020
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy by Nancy Naigle (Book 3) (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - November 3, 2020
Rescuing Harman Ranch by Jennie Marts - February 23, 2021
Murder by Page One: A Peach Coast Library Mystery by Olivia Matthews (Book 1) - March 23, 2021
A Waterfront Wedding: A Heart’s Landing Novel by Leigh Duncan (Book 3) - April 20, 2021
Wedding in the Pines by Cassidy Carter - May 4, 2021
South Beach Love by Caridad Pineiro (Made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - May 25, 2021
Once Upon A Royal Summer by Teri Wilson - June 15, 2021
Sweet Tea by Piper Huguley - July 13, 2021
An Amish Flower Farm by Mindy Steele - July 27, 2021
Still Life and Death: A Shepherd Sisters Mystery by Tracy Gardner (Book 3) - August 10, 2021
On Christmas Avenue by Ginny Baird - September 21, 2021
Mistletoe in Juneau by Dahlia Rose - October 19, 2021
Wrapped Up in Christmas Hope by Janice Lynn (Book 3) - October 26, 2021
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing by Lacey Baker (Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie) - November 2, 2021
Cowboy Ever After by Jennie Marts - June 28, 2022
The Beach Escape by Rachel Magee - August 9, 2022
Murder Out of Character: A Peach Coast Library Mystery by Olivia Matthews (Book 2) - September 13, 2022
Once Upon A Royal Christmas by Teri Wilson - November 1, 2022
Christmas at the Amish Market by Shelly Shepard Gray - November 8, 2022
Frozen Detective: A Piper & Parker Mystery by Amanda Flower (Book 2) - December 6, 2022
Coming Soon
Sweeter than Chocolate by Lizzie Shane - January 17, 2023
Love Under the Apple Blossoms by Kristi Hong - April 18, 2023
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Mugler
Manfred Thierry Mugler is the mastermind behind the Mugler empire. The iconic sihloettes and collaborations have helped change and shape the fashion industry into what it is today. The brand is infamous for its impact in pop culture in the 80’s and 90’s but that’s not to say that it doesn’t have just as big of an impact in todays culture with iconic looks such as Kim Kardashians wet dress from the 2019 met gala still creating waves on social media.
Vision and Purpose
When watching a Mugler runway show the exaggerated silhouettes and theatrical designs instantly capture viewers attentions. The ethereal feeling evoked from the designs makes it clear to see inspiration was drawn from otherworldly motifs and ideas. Violette Conroy (2022) described Muglers runway shows as a " pure spectacle, drawing varied inspiration from science fiction, vampires, devils, robots and the aquatic underworld" When going through the brands catalogue it is very apparent that the designs are made to redefine the boundaries of what we call fashion. The range of models used within campaigns and runway shows only further emphasises the idea of fashion being about freedom of expression, as stated on the Mugler website the brand focuses on defying "the laws of space and time through its sculptural and versatile works. A powerful act of creation with vast possibilities. A fusion of opposites, the MUGLER universe is an experimental laboratory. Inspired by imagination and curated by culture, we cultivate an avant-garde approach."
The reoccurring theme of freedom of expression throughout Muglers work is something that resonates with the brand we are creating during this module. We are focusing on creating garments that celebrate the fusion of South Asian and Western cultures allowing people to express their culture and heritage in a new way. We are trying to create clothes which give people a new freedom in how they can feel connected to their roots.
Brand identity
Mugler garments stand out against other fashion brands and are easily identifiable by the exaggerated silhouettes, cut outs and embellishment. As the brand has developed over time they have adapted to what is deemed as trendy whilst still staying true to the brand ethos of creating garments that exaggerate and appreciate the beauty of the female body. When considering how our own brand is going to be identified by consumers we think we will also create garments which stand apart due to embellishment.
Customer
'Mugler is a luxury fashion and perfume brand known worldwide as one of the biggest names synonymous with sex appeal and confidence' (Carbon Magazine March 2022) All over social media you can see a wide range of people showing interest in the brand. In 2018 the brand launched a new line of genderless fragrances which targeted Millennials and Gen Z consumers. This shows that the brand is actively identifying what it is that is important to people to see how they can create products to target these desires which is something we plan to do with our own brand too. When it come to the actual garments created by the brand the target audience is people with money. The garments themselves attract the attention of all types of people however due to the brand being a luxury high fashion brand the price of the garments means that for many people it is out of reach.
Price
When looking at the fragrance prices you can see the prices are not out of the ordinary for a luxury fashion brands perfume line with prices ranging from £25 - £160. The pricing of garments begins at around €200 and ranges into the thousands depending on the pieces.
Place
Mugler has an online storefront where you can purchase fragrances clothing and accessories. You can also shop online for Mugler pieces at the websites of retailers such as Selfridges, Net-A-Porter, Harvey Nichols etc. Although there are no Mugler boutiques you can still have an in person shopping experience in stores such as Flannels, Browns, Selfridges, Nordstrom etc.
Promotion
Mugler is known for its iconic runway shows presenting the haute couture and ready to wear collections. One thing about Muglers runway shows that helped them stand apart from other designers is that they've always used a range of models who are different sizes and skin colours, Mugler also used drag queens and transgender people in his runway shows. He really created a sense of inclusivity within the diverse range of models used in runway shows and campaigns. Mugler has also always been keen on Celebrity endorsement from dressing 80's icons such as David Bowie to present day musicians such as Megan thee Stalion.
With our own brand we also wish to create a sense of inclusivity.
Packaging
One of muglers most iconic branding/ Packaging moments was the release of their Alien perfume in the iconic Star shaped bottle which was something that was totally new and never seen before.
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What's Next For Terence Crawford?
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The boxing fraternity was preparing itself for Terence “Bud” Crawford to face Errol Spence Jr for the undisputed welterweight championship until, in true anticlimactic fashion, those talks did not come to fruition. Instead, Crawford made the sixth defense of his WBO welterweight title against a tough David Avanesyan at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.
The shining light to emerge from this fight was that it finally marked the return of Bud. After a year-long layoff, he made his comeback on the newly emerging and unknown platform of BLK Prime pay-per-view.
Nobody was clamoring for this fight, but given Crawford’s inactivity and the American recently turning 35, momentum is key entering 2023.
Avanesyan was no slouch by any means. He is a worthy and deserving title challenger. Unbeaten fighters with high hopes were stopped in their home territory by the Russian. After the Crawford and Spence showdown became so tantalizingly close to being finalized, a shadow was always going to be cast over anything that followed.
Since his loss to Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas in February 2018, Avanesyan was in the hottest form of his career, stopping all six opponents, including the likes of Kerman Lejarraga and Josh Kelly. An undefeated Lejarraga was stopped in the ninth round in their first meeting in March 2019. Then, in the immediate rematch, Lejarraga was steamrolled in the first round. Josh Kelly was an undefeated British prospect, viewed as someone to watch out for in the future, with a potentially high ceiling. Avanesyan derailed those hopes and set the Englishman back by nearly two years until Kelly’s recent impressive win of his own against Troy Williamson.
Crawford was making his first appearance in a professional boxing ring since his most significant victory to date against former welterweight champion Shawn Porter in November 2021. Crawford became the first man to stop Porter, the immensely talented switch-hitter reminding people about his capabilities. Such a reminder again was overdue, and it came in devastating fashion.
Crawford gradually broke Avanesyan down over the first five rounds with consistently debilitating body shots and uppercuts; then, a swift right hook knocked Avanesyan out cold with 46 seconds left in the sixth round.
Crawford has all-time great talent and is one of the finest and most complete fighters in the modern era, but with the clock ticking, Crawford needs to cement a legacy that matches his in-ring talent with a career-defining fight. Bud cannot afford to have many more of these sorts of fights, in which he faces dangerous and risky opponents that offer nothing more for his legacy, especially when it is his only fight of the year.
Fighters of the caliber of Avanesyan, with all due respect, are not legacy-defining opponents for Crawford. Avanesyan is an unknown quantity in America, and his scalp is highly unlikely to embellish Crawford’s resume in any way.
Make no mistake, Crawford deserves all the credit in the world for his achievements and consistency. This was his 17th successive world title fight. Reaching the top is one thing. Greatness is staying there. We have recently witnessed Josh Taylor become the undisputed super lightweight champion, then awarded a controversial points win in the first defense of his undisputed status against Jack Catterall. Teofimo Lopez reached the mountain top at 135 lbs against Vasiliy Lomachenko to become unified lightweight champion, then lost in the first defense of his unified titles against George Kambosos Jr. These are quality fighters, but also provide examples of how challenging it can be to stay at the peak of the mountain once it is reached.
Avanesyan was no easy knock-over job for Crawford. However, Crawford is now at a stage where only the elite will suffice as opponents. He has won world titles and defended them against a host of contenders. Now, he needs to face his elite generational rival, Spence, to write his name into the history books as one of America’s true pugilistic greats.
Ultimately, this Avanesyan fight perfectly summarised Crawford’s career. Crawford is taking a risky fight that he will get no credit for winning after the frustration of yet another year of not getting the Spence super-fight.
There is still time for Crawford to get the fights the public wants to see and, most importantly, that Crawford’s career needs. By all means, the negotiations table can now be revisited to see if the Spence showdown can finally happen. There are young and hungry welterweights like Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr waiting in the wings for their title shot. They can also be big fights for Crawford. Bud has even expressed his desire to move up to super welterweight and challenge undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.
If these fights happen, the general perception of Crawford will change drastically.
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