A steady downpour of rain did not deter the fashionable faithful from converging into the cozy New York nightspot `Gospel’ located in downtown Manhattan, for the special launch reception and private screening of British pop-star AARON PAUL’S new video `Fashion’ from his new album `Dance.’ Aaron burst unto the music scene as the lead singer of the British boy band `World’s Apart’ which was discovered by Simon Cowell. Now, Aaron is emerging as an amazing solo artist, fueled by natural raw talent, unadulterated fashion & style, all wrapped with a savvy social media attitude, this new project that has caught the eyes and ears of a whole new generation.
“IT’S FASHION DARLINGS” The private event was hosted by Vanity Fair’s Contributing Editor George Wayne and presided over by the star himself, dressed in dazzling silver and black Harlequin print ensemble, complete with thigh-high silver, jeweled high heeled boots. Also in full effect was Montgomery Frazier, Co-Creative Director/Producer of the project. Montgomery is known for merging fashion and music on MTV back in the day, as Fashion Director at MTV, also hosting with Downtown Julie Brown. The docu-styled video feature a plethora of guest appearances by some heavyweights in the industry including Frazier himself, Michael Musto and Dr. Dre. Designer Malan Breton helped with the styling of the video.
DANCE America more recently, Aaron just shot a brand new video for his single `Dance America’ in Washington DC, amongst several of the city’s landmark monuments. With stunning imagery from video director Bryan Griffin and styling by `TheImageGuru’ Montgomery Frazier, Aaron was captivating, wearing an elaborate lavender creation from designer Dur Doux. Aaron also appeared in a fashion show `Fashion @ The Tower’ that benefitted The Cinderella Foundation. The Washington DC shoot and fashion show caught the attention of many media houses including Fox 5, ABC – 7, Chanel 2 News and WUSA – 9 News. DC Fox News anchor Guy Lambert did a live interview, amidst the drama.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH AARON PAULIn the midst of a hectic summer tour Aaron was kind enough to give us at fashionedits.com an exclusive. Here, we get an inside look at this incredible performer. Listen in:
WALTER GREENE: How would you describe your music?AARON PAUL: “I’m gonna answer your question arrogantly…And I mean that, with the utmost respect to you and anyone who may ask it, and who reads this interview. I have no boundaries, no restrictions, and no limitations. I am free creativity with my music as I am with my image and outlook on life. I am an artist and entertainer and I will create, challenge, explore, grow and fail. That’s how my brain is wired. I hope that I leave no stone unturned. I grew up listening to a bunch of genres. And that’s what’s in my blood. I refuse to be limited and totally refuse to have this business put me in a box. That I found suffocating. I tell people and fans of my work…I will flip it on you in a heartbeat…LOL. I enjoy and perform all different genres. I will attempt the whole spectrum of sounds, styles and cultural elements in my work. And I’m only just scratching the surface!”
W.G. What’s in the future for Aaron Paul? A.P. “To keep creating, and keep growing and learning. A lot of new opportunities are coming in daily. A whole new audience, especially here in the US are looking at me now. This is what I’ve always wanted! It’s new ground! Don’t get me wrong. I love my past and my European roots and background and I truly adore my fan base – and they know that! I carry them all forward with me and experience the journey with me as I develop and experience this new ground I’m performing in. I will like to dip my hand into the film. I’ve never done that and would like to see if I could translate into a big screen and become a believable character and step out of my own shoes on a project. It’s a very exciting time for me and I am very grateful for all the things I have going on right now. I’m meeting some great people. I’m being recognized and acknowledged for who I am as an artist and amongst my peers and new audiences.”
W.G. Tell us more about some of this future newness?A.P. “The new album `Dance’ is about to be released. With that, I have other singles including my duets with Dr. Dre (Yo MTV Raps) I see myself working with `TheImageGuru’ Montgomery Frazier for many more projects to come. I would love to do a project with George Wayne of Vanity Fair if he’d let me. He’s another legend in this industry as an NYC Celebrity writer. He just included me in his infamous #Downtown 100 List for 2019. Maybe he’d perform a Grace Jones remake with me. We are both huge fans of her. We’ll see the 😉 wink. I love doing what I do and to keep doing it as long as my passion for it allows me.
W.G. Which artists inspire you? A.P. “I’m inspired by a ton of artists, mainly from the past. To me, they have been the fabric and template for what I want to be as an artist. Grace Jones, Prince, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Whitney Houston, and Madonna. I like larger than life artists. Artists that give you artistry and style on and off the stage and camera. That’s what made the names I mentioned so exciting and revolutionary and whose bodies of work has longevity and will hold up forever.”
