Visiting the mall with your favorite musicians
Monday, October 27, 2008
R&B star Usher is launching a line of lingerie. Soprano Renee Fleming hopes to hit high notes with her new perfume. And rapper Kanye West wants you to scarf down a Fatburger at his new franchise restaurant in Chicago. Cultural critic Cintra Wilson joins us for a look at music celebrities and the products they hawk.
Soundcheck blog: Musicians as Product Pitchmen
What product – real or imaginary -- would you buy from your favorite pop star?
Soundcheck blog: Musicians as Product Pitchmen
What product – real or imaginary -- would you buy from your favorite pop star?
Comments [9]
Lil' Wayne cough syrup, please!
Yes, as Erin points out, ODB's "nom de guerre" is Dirt McGirt, not Dirt McGrit. This misreading/mispronunciation was truly cringeworthy for people who actually listen to his music. Also, Rap Snacks are delicious.
if usher came with the panties you bet i would buy them
your guest keeps saying odb's chips were called dirt mcgrit - it's actually dirt mcgurt
I think a good product for musicians to make would be original quality music. Do they still know how to do that?
ugh, stop saying Dirt "McGrit" in ref to ODB -- the name is Dirt McGirt. Get your names right esp. if you're going to mock!
Along with his potato chips ODB should have sold Big Baby Jesus Wafers.
How about Rachel Ray's dog food - Nutrish?
I would buy a wool scarf which had been worn by David Sylvian all autumn. Heaven.
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