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A Part Of You Died With Chester Bennington And Here’s Why
“In The End” It Does Matter!
The Passing Of Chester Bennington, The Lead Singer Of Linkin Park, Is Much More Than A Trending Topic For A Millennial!
If you’re reading this, your probably around 24 to 35 years old and just like me you had the terrible experience of reading a headline that sabotaged our week: “Chester Bennington dead at 41”
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According to news report, the lead singer of Linkin Park, committed suicide yesterday leaving his wife, kids, & band mates behind.
We’ve lost many legends and rising stars over the years but this particular loss means so much on so many levels.
My dear 90’s babies, in case ya’ll didn’t figure out yet, were not getting any younger. This is a reminder that everything that represented us, from our teenage years to our icons, is slowly fading away.
Whether you were a die hard fan of Chester Bennington & Linkin Park or not, a part of you died with him and here’s why!
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1. He Made “Rap Rock” A Real Thing
Before your favorite rappers started to call themselves Rockstars back in 2007 . Chester Bennington & the God Mc, Jay-Z, gave us “Numb/Encore“!
Today it seems like just a regular thing to do since all the music genres have crossed (they got Ed Sheeran’s doing dancehall these days) but at the time it was a statement.
Hip Hop and Rock didn’t get along even among fans. It was either you were a Rap fan or a Rock fan; if you we’re into both you were the ultimate outsider (I was one of them).
What Chester Bennington and Jay Z done for the culture at large Is to merge two genres and still keep the sound authentic. Indeed, “Numb/Encore” had enough melody and rhythm to let a Hova’s verse connect while the melancholic vocals of Chester could make it a legendary song!
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2. “In The End” Was Your Remedy For Everything
Regardless of what side you’ve picked in the Hip Hop vs Rock war at the time, great music is great music. Between me and you, I can proudly say that “In The End” is even ranked beyond great music to me.
We all need a “Go To Guy” but sometimes it’s more about a “Go To Song” and this song was definitely your remedy for everything.
If you were angry and needed a crash course on anger management, “In The End” had the power to get the anger out. If you felt depressed or sad all you had to do is to go back to those lyrics :
I tried so hard
And got so far
But in the end
It doesn’t even matter-Linkin Park “In The End”
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3. He Delivered Some Of The Best Live Performances Ever!
There was a time where artists used to be very passionate about their craft and Chester Bennington is not an exception to the rule, he probably made it!
Chester was one of those artists who could connect with fans on a deeper level while performing on stage. His voice and stage presence travelled to the point where I can say that without a doubt : a lot of people probably didn’t know him by name but A-L-L of them knew the voice and how powerful it was!
What Do You Think?
2 weeks ago we wrote about Prodigy’s death and now this! Once again I think it’s another huge loss music wise. What’s your favorite souvenir of Chester Bennington & Linkin Park?
Let us know in the comment section now!
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This Year Malefycia Is Colliding Horror And The Bible To Make The Thrill Of Halloween Real Again
Malefycia Is Restoring The Feeling, One Spooky Scream At A Time
Long are the days when I was cruising down the streets on October 31st either looking for candies to devour for 3 weeks straight or even as an adult looking for a popping club where I could tell people ”My costume is ME tonight”.
The truth is, I think Malefycia restored something that I thought was buried inside me. They reminded me that not only I liked Halloween but I just couldn’t find an alternative in my adult life to spark my curiosity on one side and get the thrill going on the other.
Malefycia been around for a minute but this year they’re trying something different…I mean different.
You’re familiar with the 7 sins in the bible don’t you? You’re aware of what a haunted house is supposed to be don’t you? Well, something in their team had the genius and actually vicious idea to combine these two things who might have nothing to with each other on the outside looking in but in this new adventure/haunted house experience; it all make sense!
their show called V7CE is cross theatre performance, cross the most scary thing you’ve ever seen. The show includes different scenes and interactive plays putting on the forefront the 7 sins from the bible.
What always stand out to me when it comes to Malefycia, is there raw and authentic attention to details.
Do yourself a favor and come immerse yourself in this universe and your inner child and your thrill-seeking inner adult have some fun.
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Myraï Lavoie Is Taking The Fashion World By Storm With The Glitch Fashion Show
Myraï Lavoie Is Creating Her Own Universe And You’re Invited
What I appreciate the most about my work is the fact that I get to meet great minds & humans with a powerful story and this time around, I got to cross path with the talented Myraï Lavoie.
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The city has been quiet fashion wise over the years and as platform that mostly talked about fashion in its inception, we’ve felt it the most over here.
There would be sparks of hope here and there but besides Festival De Mode & Design, not a lot of things really stood out.
When I heard about ”The Glitch” it’s like I knew what it was about without nothing what it was about.
I mean good branding is good branding but it was more so who’s behind the good branding this time around. I had the chance to work with Myraï Lavoie in the past and one thing I can is : there’s a method to her madness.
Every artist has an eye and that eye is shaped by our views of the world and life experiences. Myraï had an interesting life.
One where being different is actually the move. One where if you don’t fit somewhere, you don’t try to get in the mold, you bend it.
For all the lack of support or misunderstand she got in Montreal, she found a place to be creative working or being in room with the likes of Paris Hilton & P. Diddy to name a few.
What she’s learned from coming out of her shell and experiencing the world she’s about the share it with us with her own fashion called ”The Glitch” tonight.
”The Glitch” is exactly what I thought it was going to be. A standout experience and experience and something you’ve never seen before just like its creator.
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The 50th Anniversary Of Les Grands Explorateurs Presents A Touching Documentary Exploring Africa And Its Wonders
An Amazing Story by Amazing Creators!
Les Grands Explorateurs Is Celebrating Africa In A Real Way!
Curiosity has to be the most incredible human quality there is and Les Grands Explorateurs has been putting it on the forefront for the past 50 years!
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We are now entering an era where we want to know more about what is going on on the other side of the world.
How people are living, their culture and what is their reality compared to ours.
Sometimes the depiction of such reality is either unfair or made to look down at somebody. Other times, filmmakers have the challenge to depict a reality in a way to uplift what other cultures are bringing to the table.
Milan Bihlmann and Muammer Yilmaz are two filmmakers who know where they stand when it comes to that.
”Rêves D’Afrique” is the epidemy of that. The two filmmakers decided to go to 7 countries in Africa to not only paint the picture for the world but to give the good people out there something we forget to give one another : ”a piece of yourself’.
Armed with a backpack, film gear and true altruism, the duo spread love and good deeds wherever they could throughout their trip.
Watch The Trailer
Les Grands Explorateurs being this platform to uncover the world made the right choice by adding this beautiful piece to their program.
Up until November 1st, you still have the chance to see the beautiful piece in theater and then online starting November 2nd.
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