Hip-hop has a huge influence on popular culture. Its core values still live but also evolves over time. It merges with various genres and new subgenres borns. As a result of this popularity, hip-hop sneaks into different mediums as well. Many artists and creatives use hip-hop references in their works. This is natural because a whole generation grew up with either underground and mainstream hip-hop artists. Sesh Monkey also known as Ethan du Plooy is our latest discovery in the matter.
New Zealand-based artist Sesh Monkey, creates 12 pages comic books based on popular hip-hop songs. His current catalog mainly focuses on the songs released after 2017, the year “Soundcloud rappers” took off. I can mention Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Peep, XXX Tentation, Ski Mask Slump God, Trippie Redd, Kid Laroi from that generation, and all of them are already has an established fan base. And rest in peace to those who are not with us.
You can see some iconic 2000’s songs and as well, such as Eminem’s Without Me and Kanye West’s Stronger. He is currently 11 comics at the time and I’d like to mention everyone. So, Tyler, the Creator’s Who Dat Boy, Travis Scott’s Highest In The Room. Sesh Monkey releases a new comic based on a different song every month. And listing them under the name of Coldfact.
Sesh Monkey uses lyrics as hard-hitting panels, creates the narrative parallel to the song. It feels so seamless to me that I can the song while looking at his work.
We previously featured Aaron Fahy‘s and Stephanie Macaigne‘s reproducing the hip-hop albums’ artworks in their own style. And Euphoric Supply‘s creations on different mediums. I have a feeling about we’ll continue to feature these brilliant artists who mess with hip-hop.
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Jose Berrio is a graphic designer and illustrator, who pursued his passion at the crossroads of music and illustration. His work features warm tones, nostalgic textures, and playful typography, adding a touch of quirkiness and delivering a memorable style.
Sebastian Cestaro’s style has a surreal side with a colorful cartoon-like color palette, abstract faces, and big eyes that he uses as a repetitive design element in most of his works also we can call them his signature.
Sesh Monkey Turns Hip-Hop’s Iconic Hits Into 12 Pages Comics
Hip-hop has a huge influence on popular culture. Its core values still live but also evolves over time. It merges with various genres and new subgenres borns. As a result of this popularity, hip-hop sneaks into different mediums as well. Many artists and creatives use hip-hop references in their works. This is natural because a whole generation grew up with either underground and mainstream hip-hop artists. Sesh Monkey also known as Ethan du Plooy is our latest discovery in the matter.
New Zealand-based artist Sesh Monkey, creates 12 pages comic books based on popular hip-hop songs. His current catalog mainly focuses on the songs released after 2017, the year “Soundcloud rappers” took off. I can mention Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Peep, XXX Tentation, Ski Mask Slump God, Trippie Redd, Kid Laroi from that generation, and all of them are already has an established fan base. And rest in peace to those who are not with us.
You can see some iconic 2000’s songs and as well, such as Eminem’s Without Me and Kanye West’s Stronger. He is currently 11 comics at the time and I’d like to mention everyone. So, Tyler, the Creator’s Who Dat Boy, Travis Scott’s Highest In The Room. Sesh Monkey releases a new comic based on a different song every month. And listing them under the name of Coldfact.
Sesh Monkey uses lyrics as hard-hitting panels, creates the narrative parallel to the song. It feels so seamless to me that I can the song while looking at his work.
We previously featured Aaron Fahy‘s and Stephanie Macaigne‘s reproducing the hip-hop albums’ artworks in their own style. And Euphoric Supply‘s creations on different mediums. I have a feeling about we’ll continue to feature these brilliant artists who mess with hip-hop.
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