Shaun Ross, the first African-American albino super model, is starring in an incredible and daring new music video by international minimalist pop band BRÅVES, for their single, “Dust”.
I can guarantee you that you won’t see another group take their artistic expression to such audacious, fearless levels this year.
In the NSFW video, BRÅVES’ vocals climb in intensity while Ross orchestrates a slow, methodical ascent out of the chaos. It all climaxes at the conclusion of the piece as Ross’ glistening body , which will http://flaunt.com/music/take-heart-answer-without-fear/undoubtedly have the industry talking.
“Dust” is an entirely black-and-white video recorded entirely in reverse. A naked Ross emerges from tumultuous waters as the waves crash backwards into his body, undulating patterns in the water in stark contrast with Ross’s slow movement.
As he moves in his anticipatory ascent, the shock factor of the video begins to set in as the vocals climb in intensity. Using only their voices as instruments coupled with elemental production, BRÅVES exudes an almost primal, yet progressive sound – all throaty whispers and reverberating beats. Minimal and lithe, the pared-down aesthetic of BRÅVES is a breath of fresh air in a heavily production-based time.
As you know, the Bronx-born Shaun Ross is a fashion model, actor and dancer best known for being the first male albino pro model. Along with his work in music videos for Beyonce, Katy Perry and Lana Del Ray, he has been featured in photo-editorial campaigns in some of the most widely-respected fashion publications, including British GQ, Italian Vogue, i-D Magazine, Paper Magazine and Another Man. He has also modeled for Alexander McQueen and Givenchy.
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