Wino & Wasteman - Exclusive video

Charlie Sloth - who I've blogged about before - with a parody of the Wino/Wasteman collaboration. Much as I like Wino, or should that be Pinehouse for how much misses Blake awww, I hate the media/celebrity circus around her, and agree with Sloth's sentiments about her (and Doherty) setting a bad example to young people - what message does it send to the youth that society idolizes and celebrates smack and crack heads. Great.

I'll quantify this by saying I interviewed Wino back in 2003/4 around the release of her debut LP, Frank. She was candid and said what she thought but was in no way was she the drug fucked, publicity hungry, stick insect she is now. I firmly believe her transformation was part of a calculated strategy by her record label and the sad thing is it's worked. The people around Wino - label included - have a responsiblity for her well being (like Britney), but shifting units is all anyone in the music industry cares about. To hell with the consequences, whether it's setting a bad example to kids or viewing artists as cash cows to be milked for all their worth. Apologies for the semi rant.

Anyway on a more positive note, how about concentrating on Charlie Sloth a clever, funny (and very dark), passionate and dextrous lyricist. Cheers to Colbi for the link.