Within five minutes of Flying Lotus’ set on the Red Bull Music Academy stage at Movement on Memorial Day, it was obvious why he was closing down the stage for the weekend. Flying Lotus (born Steven Ellison) came in with a “shoot first, ask questions later” mentality. After rumors that he might be late (no one wanted to see his much anticipated set reduced), Ellison arrived like he had something to prove.
Here we have a fine young gentleman — Ryan Patrick Hooper, to be exact — showing off his bones like some sort of fashion statement. Cocky, isn’t it? Throwing himself out there for a whole world wide web of audiences to witness and observe from the inside out. It kind of disgusts us, but at the same time, this Detroit kid has got some swagger. While we can’t really define it and you certainly wouldn’t want to invite it over for dinner, it is certainly there in some shape or form, lurking in the shadows and never paying rent on time…
Welcome to the ChinaShop young man! Even though we can see right through you, we know you got Detroit covered!