Thu 28 Jun 2012
The New Bidding War Target: Dominic Lord, “Pierce” (Video) #Exclusive
Posted by Miss Info under about miss info , crony-ism , exclusives , new music , things I like , videos[27] Comments
There are the new artists that bubble up and within weeks, they’re going from youtube single to seven-figure signings…with every label meeting speculated about by us, the twitter peanut gallery. But quietly, without fanfare, Dominic Lord, an 18-year old from Harlem has been having those same meetings, and fielding those same pitches without a single song available to the public. Until now.
Dominic was an early member of the ASAP family (who have have a major star in ASAP Rocky, with affiliates like Ferg, Bari, Nast and others making their own names too). But Dom’s role was as a designer: he allegedly designed those iconic VSVP pieces for Blackscale. Now, as a songwriter and producer, Dominic is independent from the ASAPs…but he’s still got some hefty help on his side. Dom has partnered with manager Steven Victor (Pusha T), lawyered up with Theo Sedlmayr (50 Cent, Chief Keef), and has been in the studio with Hudson Mohawke, Benny Blanco (Katy Perry), Stargate (Beyonce, Wiz Khalifa), and more. All this has attracted the attention of Geffen, Warner Bros, Def Jam and more. I’ve heard some early songs back in April that I really liked (i.e., a song called “Message Failure”), but none of it was what I expected after meeting the intense but still gangly growing teenager. There are shades of Kid Cudi’s sing-song raps, electronic dance hooks, and even bits that remind me of British 90′s pop. Does Dominic listen to Erasure and the Pet Shop Boys?!
Check out the very first release from Dominic Lord, “Pierce” (Produced by Hudson Mohawke)…
And let me know what you think!
After the jump
Dominic Lord “Pierce”: Produced by Hudson Mohawke. Directed by Aram Bedrossian.
Some more photos from Dom’s website (DominicLord.US) and twitter (@LordOverUs)
So…
Is this a new level in the music industry hunger games? Or is the fact that Dominic has been pursued without ever putting out a song, a testament to his connections or unreleased content?
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June 28th, 2012 at 3:58 am
get some hud mo
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June 28th, 2012 at 5:47 am
More like labels pushing something noone’s asking for.
#stopastroturfing,
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June 28th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Why do I have a sweet tooth all a sudden?
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June 28th, 2012 at 9:35 am
I’m speechless… Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. Keep it on!
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June 28th, 2012 at 9:45 am
here is the interview where they call him asap doms and he is talking with the whole asap crew info
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPIyjbzszvg
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June 28th, 2012 at 10:45 am
WACK AS FUCK…….all this couture vision type art rap is too lame…..and this kid just looks stupid as hell jumping around with screaming white women in the mix. Shit is wack
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0 Y G Reply:
June 28th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
ALL THE GANGSTAS ROLLIN WIT DOM…IF U AINT ROLLIN WIT IT U GONE GET ROLLED OVER
DAT NIGGA DA NEXT UP…SHIT IS HOT….STOP BEIN A HATER…
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Reddgrant Reply:
June 28th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Well spoken. Just because theres a bidding war doesnt mean there good. Remember Craig David was in a bidding war…. How’d that turn out?
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Miss Info Reply:
June 28th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
lol. wait…there was a bidding war for Craig David? I liked his early hits though. Now he’s all brolic and it weirds me out. But definitely, some bidding wars are all speculative hype. I don’t think they equal goodness, but perhaps topical relevance.
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London Town Reply:
June 29th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Where is this word “Brolic” from? my boys over here in London use it
June 28th, 2012 at 10:51 am
#needmorepeople
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June 28th, 2012 at 11:18 am
I think this is a case of a little bit of both. This guy has obviously made some connections being with the A$AP crew. And with them being hot right now, people in the industry are just ready to latch on to anything connected to an existing success story. It’s a great time for weed carriers and hangers on everywhere.
As for dude’s song, I’m ehh about it. There is some potential there but I don’t see it yet. With all the name’s behind him, I expected something more.
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June 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
this isnt even all that , its all about connections in the game now smh
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June 28th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Well, Dom is, and has been since ASAP’s ascent, a pretty popular figure on the Downtown NY scene and amongst the Tumblr crowd. So naturally I can understand labels and industry tastemakers taking in interest in what he’s doing without him having to really prove himself musically. Lifestyle means more than talent now. I’d you can sell that and build up a following these labels will throw all kinds of bread at you. It’s less work for them.
But with all that said I’m gonna check out the vid and see how I feel about it.
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June 28th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
dafuq did i just watch. labels might as well sign me as well.
i couldnt understand a damm thing the kid is saying.
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June 28th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
I like it a lot, has the potential to be one of the up and coming new stars in this game of copycats….I see him having a frank ocean type impact out here as far as being innovative…..
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bboycult Reply:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
^ This comment says everything anyone older than 25 needs to know about anything going on in popular culture right now. It’s all right there in all of it’s splendid simplistic beauty. Enjoy.
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June 28th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
absolutely no shots, but why is every artist doing this avant garde look. Not that it’s bad it’s just played out, every video looks like the are on the verge to be a crystal waters video. And I truly don’t mean to bring a race thing in, but why do all these african american artists have white girls in their videos now. Not saying anything I love em all shades, but from a creative standpoint.. indie/maintstream music is the equivalent to that time period when everyone had a latin esque beat (think eve what they really want) or when every song sounded like snap your fingers. Good song by the way…
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June 28th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
this shit is garbage. I’m sorry miss info but you can’t be serious here! No creativity, no content, no rap ability. It’s just a bunch of random images being coined off as art. People need to start respceting the art form again. I’m not saying we gotta take it back to the golden era but lets atleast be creative here… this is TRASSSSSSSSSSSSSH
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Miss Info Reply:
June 28th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
um…you know it’s not rap right?
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rapfan Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 7:06 pm
it’s not hot for any genre. Rap, hip hop, pop, r&b, soul…. it’s just not hot… period
can you even tell me what he is talking about? Not trying to disrespect but we have to take the game back over. Enough of this corny fake stuff. a few years ago dom was running around trying to be a “thug” and now he’s kanye west? cmon now. If you do the research you will see “lord dom” as one of two owners of marino street wear label. Dude was in yt videos blowing trees listening to max b throwing up gang signs…. now he’s running around like grace jones… #F***outahere
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yousoundlikearapfan Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 8:43 pm
you sound like a……rap..fan, let that boy #Cook
June 28th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
satanic shit dude is garbage another soldier for satan dude sold his soul for fame Illuminati all in this bitch
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June 28th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Yeah I agree with these guys. This is like some empty artistic expression and it comes off pretentious and pointless… The video has some odd message that doesn’t even relate to the song… A bidding war over this guy? Really? His delivery is so boring and deadpan. I just don’t get it.
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June 30th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
I like the visuals, but not too impressed with the song or lyrics. Or his voice. I like the creativity though. Hopefully there is better to come. Not really amazed by this tho…..
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July 1st, 2012 at 4:00 am
good luck get your paper and all that but I’m good.
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July 2nd, 2012 at 12:10 am
Lol, what are you jaded fools talking about? Hey, everyone has a right to their opinion, so it’s all good.
I’m a golden era head and this is dope (and original enough). The video is alright too, it’s not a ground breaking Michael Jackson heyday video, but it’s decent enough. And yes, he will sell to a large enough market. Peace
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