My recent visit at VCU Brandcenter was put together in part by the Student Hip Hop Organization. I wish I had a SHHO in my school days! Anyway, hours before my guest lecture for Brandcenter, we sat down at nice local cafe and chatted off-the-cuff about a myriad of topics. Little did I know a camera was rolling!! (j/k). Enjoy. A conversation in 4 parts.
先日VCU Brandcenterへの訪問はStudent Hip Hop Organization（SHHO)が一部計画したものです。僕の学生時代にもSHHOがあればな！Brandcenterでのゲスト講演の前に、地元の素敵なカフェでいろいろな話題について雑談をしました。カメラが回っているとは知らず！！（うそです。）楽しんでください。4つのパートに分かれています。
In Part 1, Jeff discusses the origins of Staple Design and its name. He talks about growing up in a rural town of New Jersey, the neighboring behemoth that was New York City, and how he wants to be remembered when it’s all said and done. Finally, he speaks on just what happened with Darrin Hudson, the childhood namesake of his first blog. パート1では、JeffはStaple Designとその名前の成り立ちを説明しています。ニュージャジー州の田舎町で育った事やその隣にあった巨大なニューヨークシティー、そして、最後には人の記憶に残る存在になりたい事について話しています。最後に、彼の最初のブログとの名前でもあった同級生だった、Darrin Hudsonについて話しました。
Part 2 shows Jeff’s appreciation of small-town sensibilities and hunger. He continues with a commentary on streetwear culture, discussing his opinions on it’s current state, his forecast of it’s future, and how he thinks New York and Tokyo are the leaders of streetwear culture. With a blunt but concise response, Jeff also answers the question of why there seems to be so many damn Asians involved in streetwear culture. パート2では、Jeffの地方から来た人たちの成功への飢えや感覚への評価について話します。続いて、ストリートカルチャーの現状況についての考え、未来の予想、そしてどのようにニューヨークと東京がストリートカルチャーのリーダーであるかを話しています。そして、どうしてこんなにアジア人がストリートカルチャーに関わっているかという問いに対して、Jeffは率直で簡潔な答えをくれました。
Part 3, Jeff touches on how hip-hop has shaped his life as a huge inspiration. He proclaims his affection for the conscious MC and lists some of his favorite hip-hop artists, as well as sharing his opinions on today’s hip-hop music. パート3では、Jeffはヒップホップが彼の人生に大きな影響を与えた事についてふれています。社会的にコンシャスなMCへの尊敬と好きなヒップホップアーティストの名前を出し、今日のヒップホップミュージックについての意見を述べています。
In Part 4, Jeff Staple talks about why he hasn’t had a thing to drink or smoke in 17 years. He goes on to share stories of spending time with Nas on tour, being offered pineapples instead of blunts on the bus, and why he holds the rapper in such high regard. パート4では、Jeff Stapleはなぜこの17年間、禁酒禁煙を続けているかを話しています。Nasのツアーに同行し、一緒に時間を過ごした話やバスの中でブラントではなくパイナップルを勧められた事、そしてなぜNasをそこまで尊敬しているかを話してくれました。
Inspirational!
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nice to hear you get asked some new questions. The stuff about why you don’t smoke or drink was very interesting.
Inspirational, as usual.
This was great. Inspiring and motivating. Thanks for doing what you do, Jeff.
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i didn’t like how part one just cuts off and doesn’t continue, but overall cool interview.
Students of Hip Hop will live forever
STUDENT HIP HOP ORGANIZATION……………
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Very insightful video Jeff, I’ve always wondered how being from Toronto has affected my work ethic and drive as a designer. I’m happy to hear that there do indeed exist successful individuals in this industry who are straight edge, as I’ve always found it very difficult to understand how these people live such busy lives, maintain their healthy image, and party all simultaneously.
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