Brooklyn Into Smithereens

Straight out of New York alternative hip-hopper EL-P, otherwise known as Jaime Meline. Check out his mind blowing video for 'Smithereens', off his fourth solo effort I'll Sleep When You're Dead. Directed by Cassidy Gearhart



Taken off wikipedia

The son of Jazz pianist Harry Keys (born Harry Meline), El-P became involved with the hip hop culture of New York City at an early age. After being expelled from several schools for problems with authority, Meline decided to pursue a career in music.



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Paramore Rock Steady, No Doubt about it?

The rundown on No Doubt's Rock Steady:

Rock Steady is the fifth album by American rock band No Doubt, released December 11, 2001 on Interscope Records.

Paramore's Riot!:

Riot! is the second studio album from rock band Paramore, succeeding their debut album All We Know Is Falling, and was released in the United States on June 12, 2007 and in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2007.

Both sources from their respective Wikipedias.

Notice the similarities in artwork:




Opinions include:

1. Its just an artwork design similarity convention.

2. Isn't it coincidental that they are both female fronted bands?

3. Paramore was influenced by No Doubt

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Video evidence