Dive deep into a fascinating discussion exploring the intersection of "Art" and "Design" across the worlds of Hip-Hop and the NBA!In this video, we break down how these two concepts manifest in the careers and legacies of cultural giants. Is Kendrick Lamar's lyricism pure art, or is there an element of calculated design in his album rollouts? Does LeBron James's sustained dominance represent a meticulously designed career, or is it a raw, artistic expression of talent?We touch on:- The raw artistic genius of figures like K Dot (Kendrick Lamar), Andre 3000, J Dilla, and Lauryn Hill.- The strategic "design" elements seen in the careers of icons like LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Drake, and Jay-Z.- How figures like Kanye West blend both art and design in their music and brand.- The unique contributions of producers like Dr. Dre, Timbaland, and DJ Premier.- The "Art vs. Design" lens applied to other figures across sports and entertainment, from Kobe Bryant to Beyoncé, and even Paul Rand.Join the debate and share your thoughts in the comments: Who embodies "Art" and who embodies "Design" in your eyes? And where do the lines blur?#ArtVsDesign #HipHopCulture #NBADebate #KendrickLamar #LeBronJames #Drake #KanyeWest #MichaelJordan #MusicTheory #SportsAnalytics #CultureTalk #YouTubeDiscussionWatch or Listen on Spotify: https://rb.gy/hu0itvApple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/2yffl0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandancraftBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandancraft.bsky.social https://www.brandancraft.comStraight from class to the cast, Brandan Craft, a visual communication design professor continues his thoughts, instruction, stories, and TANGENTS regarding topics relating to art, design, and tech.All music, design, and editing: @BrandanCraft TANGENTS:00:00 Intro02:07 - Main Topic Intro: Art vs. Design02:34 - Art vs. Design: Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar (The Catalyst)05:40 - Revisiting Drake: Wanting to Be Famous vs. Being an Artist07:05 - Drake's Calculated Approach vs. K Dot's Expression07:38 - Introducing the "Artsy Slider" (Creative Scale 0-100)10:52 - Andre 3000 vs. Hip-Hop (Flute Album Discussion)13:22 - Speaker identifies himself as a "Designer," not an "Artist"14:09 - Andre 3000 (Flute) vs. Hip-Hop (Programmatic)17:30 - Black Eyed Peas: Artist to Designer Transition (with Fergie)22:52 - Miss Hill vs. Beyonce (Artsy Slider)27:21 - Artistic Producer vs. Designer Producer27:37 - Kirk Franklin & R. Kelly (Formulaic Producers)28:29 - DJ Premier vs. Dr. Dre (Art vs. Design in Production)29:07 - Nas vs. Jay-Z (Art vs. Design in Rapping)31:18 - B.o.B.'s Career Trajectory: Commercial to Artistry32:11 - Kanye vs. Kanye (Yay vs. Kanye, as artist/designer)33:17 - Steve Jobs vs. Tim Cook (Apple: Art vs. Design)35:59 - Basquiat vs. Paul Rand (Fine Art vs. Commercial Design)36:27 - Donald Glover vs. Childish Gambino (Actor vs. Rapper Persona)38:10 - Spike Lee vs. Tyler Perry (Filmmaking: Art vs. Design)54:15 - Michael Jackson vs. Prince (Art vs. Design)01:01:09 - NBA Artists & Designers: Jordan vs. LeBron vs. Kobe vs. KyrieEpisode: 28Year 1: Second Semester
