Staryu 6,162 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 During 2012 and 2013, Candy independently released her first three videos for her songs; "Das Me", "Everybody Does", and "I Wanna F*ck Right Now" on YouTube. The videos had more than a million views by early 2013. In August 2012, she co-starred in the music video for Grimes' single "Genesis". Candy's first major label recording took place when she appeared on the track "Cloud Aura" on Charli XCX's debut album True Romance. Candy was introduced to Charli by Azealia Banks when Candy hosted Banks' Mermaid Ball in Los Angeles. She eventually signed with RCA Records in February, 2014. "Opulence", co-written with Sia and produced by Diplo, was her first single for the label. For the song's video, she collaborated with stylist Nicola Formichetti and Steven Klein. The video explores the theme of "freaks," a concept that was conceived conceived by Candy and Formichetti at a drag bar in Tokyo. It features transgender women, drag queens, and gay men who are friends with Candy. “We’re all freaks and outcasts, and this was meant to empower them,” Candy said. Formichetti, Candy and Klein worked on a V Mag shoot that lead to Steven Klein directing "Opulence". "Opulence" was the title track of her first EP, which was released in May 2014. Her debut album is currently being produced by label-mate Sia amongst others. Sia, who is an executive producer and a songwriter on the album, discovered Candy on Instagram in 2008 and reached out to her, believing “that I was the only person who could really support [Candy] in becoming who [she is] on a grander stage or platform.”. So far, Sia has written at least one song --“Living Out Loud”—for Candy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooke_Candy#Music_career New single coming very soon and debut album this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidDays 244 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I love Cloud Aura and Opulence! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 23,559 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 She's my favorite rapper, and also my latest musical obsession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Das Me is a jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmcclure72 34 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm obsessed with her  It's been so long since Opulence and i'm craving MORE  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveit123 130 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Yes, I am definitely ready for more music myself! Though I still haven't tired of her past tracks, especially the phenomenal "Opulence"... it was also cool to hear "Opulence" on the latest season of 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta', lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 29,409 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 ugh she has so much potential! I think the collab with Sia will strengthen and streamline her songs (hopefully)I want her on a track with Gaga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveit123 130 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm now obsessed with that 'Study in Duality' clip... it definitely has my interest piqued for what's to come! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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