GAP X BLOOD ORANGE

It seems Gap is trying to make a comeback with its advertising, and they've teamed up with none other than Blood Orange to do so. The result: a fun, beautiful, and colorful collaboration. I liked stripes before, and now I like them even more. 

Directed by Alex De Corte, "Play Your Stripes" sees Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) turns his stripey clothing into a musical instrument. Watch for yourself.

And, this ad "Sweater Speaker!" These are great! Keep them coming, Gap. Maybe this way, you'll finally regain some of the youth market you lost to Urban Outfitters and American Apparel. 

What do you guys think?

#tbt | "goodbye" by kristinia debarge

In this week's edition of #tbt, let's revisit "Goodbye" by Kristinia deBarge. This summer we have Ariana Grande's "Problem" and Blood Orange's "You're not good enough" - both of which tell their former lovers to piss off. In 2009, we had "Goodbye" by Kristinia deBarge. 

From the very beginning, "Goodbye" starts strong: strong beat accompanied by empowered lyrics:

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Am I suppose to put my life on hold
Because you don't know how to act?
And you don't know where your life is going?
Am I suppose to be torn apart
Broken-hearted in a corner cryin'?
Pardon me if I don't show it

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Kristinia doesn't hold back, reminding that fool that she's done with him. She's just a girl who wants to have fun. The bad boyfriend didn't know how to treat her well, so she's leaving and moving on. Having said her "goodbye," she is now having the time of her life. Just watch below.

Simple. Direct. Catchy. The song was everywhere. Overplayed, at times. But we all still sang along.

Kristinia is even nice enough to offer some free advice.

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"Take this final piece of advice and get yourself together
But either way, baby, I'm gone"
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Even if he were to take her free advice and grow up, Kristinia is done with him. Done. #goodbye #1lessproblem (a la Ariana) #youwerentgoodenough (says Blood Orange)

premiere | "you're not good enough" by blood orange

With the release of "You're not good enough" as his second single, Blood Orange (aka Dev Hynes) gives us a kiss-off to a bad lover like no other:

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"I never was in love

You know that you were never good enough"

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From Grande's "Problem" to La Roux's "Let me down gently," it seems summer is kicking off with some heartache. Like Grande, Blood Orange is setting the record straight - it's not me, it's you. Yes, he is hurt, but he will sing about it with some funk. #dancethepainaway

Directed by Gia Coppola, the music video for "You're not good enough" showcases Hynes stylistic talents in singing, dancing, and fashion. Take a look now.