Occupation: Singer / Song writer / Dancer
Location: Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, Serpentine Hyde Park
Date: August 2009
This feature of Celebrity Style is to highlight ‘Moguls’ in their field of work.
I recently experienced the London Mela for the first time since moving to London. As a music lover and enjoying the Mela sounds, I heard a fabulous beat coming from the stage and immediately stopped to indulge in these desi-reggae funky tunes. Who was the performing artist? Black, Asian or white? I dragged my friends nearer to the stage and danced crazy for the rest of the performance.
So I discovered the performer was Mumzy Stranger, a young man with the most interesting voice from an Asian artist that I have heard in a long time. What I loved about Mumzy’s performance was his flexibility; no one in the music industry can do what he does. He swayed the crowd to whatever style he felt like: – Reggae, Soul to MC and then the finale song was complimented with H Dhami to add that desi-lious charisma. I was truly impressed by the musical talents of Mumzy Stranger and decided I needed to investigate further.
It’s 3.00 am and I’m still listening to Mumzy, hooked on ‘Runaway’ and ‘Showgirl’. I hear musical influences of Joe, Usher, and Sean Paul. Mumzy flows from each musical genre effortlessly creating characters for each tune. I downloaded ‘Let’s Party’ from ITunes as its now my warm-up track for the gym.
So the next day I made arrangements to go and meet Mumzy in the studio to discuss background and the meaning of ‘Mumzy Stranger’. Mumzy is derived from Mumith; and ‘Stranger’ someone who is unfamiliar to the Industry. Mumzy started his career as a teenage bedroom producer, practising his passion for years. Until his friend sent a demo for the BBC Asian Network unsung competition and was shortlisted to work with Rishi Rich. Rishi a ‘Music Mogul’, a talented and world famous Producer working with international and mainstream artists such as Westlife, Estelle and Mary J Bilge. View pictures of Mumzy and Rishi Rich working in the studio, (no styling for studio shoot).
What you don’t know is that Mumzy has also co-written a lot of his debut album with Veronica. Veronica’s stunning soul could only create such heartfelt and genuine lyrics. Please listen carefully to the words of ‘Runaway’; it captured my heart perfectly.
Mumzy’s innovative and unique style makes him an ideal role model for young people. MAD (Media, Art & Design) Mentors is a youth educational project that helps young people achieve a career in the creative industries. Mumzy is the first and only artist of Bangladeshi descent to have entered the mainstream British music industry, making him an inspiration to young people. Mumzy has a great connection with youth and always contributes positively to helpings his community.
Mumzy has his own unique style that sets him apart from everyone else. His swagga style in his movement and sounds create mesmerizing and everlasting impressions. I predict Mumzy Stranger to ‘Mumzy Super Star!’ Working with Music Mogul Rishi Rich, Mumzy has no option other than success, as Moguls only produce magnificence!!
I wish Mumzy and Rishi Rich Productions all the success with this debut album and also in all their future projects!!
Thank you for being such an inspirational role model to us all!
Colour of Success!
We created three masterpieces for Mumzy Stranger.
Professional Styling – formal wear look
Personal Styling – casual wear look
MAD Mentors photo shoot
Mumzy’s cutting edge style is best matched with Italian based designer – David Mayer Naman (DMN). Mumzy is dressed in DMN for both formal and casual wear outfits in this photo shoot. The final shoot for MAD Mentors shoot also features a DMN scarf. David Mayer Naman outlet is based in Westfield’s Shopping Centre, London.
Styling I – Formal
Professional Look
Mumzy has more than a few tones to his voice therefore his clothing needs to demonstrate these different moods. The best way to translate his sounds is using a combination of textures and colours but always looking to maintain the feeling of comfort and freedom from his clothes. Mumzy’s first outfit creates a formal look that can be worn either on or off stage.
Tweed, plaid and dots are trends this Autumn/Winter 2009, especially popular for menswear. Purple is the colour of season however did you know it is also known to be the ‘Colour of Success! Success is teamed with a polka dotted tie. To complete and compliment this look add check design trainers creating drama.
Finally, by introducing a hoody over this look it makes Mumzy’s look instantly Urban.
Trousers: Fine line grey tweed
Shirt: Purple half sleeve
Hoody: Purple with White DMN logo
Tie: Black with small white polka dots
Footwear: Combination white and grey check trainers with red detailing
Accessories: Black belt with silver buckle
Styling II – Casual
Mumzy is wearing a casual daytime look that represents the essence of urban styling; this is an example of current London trends. To create dimension and individuality Mumzy has used his own hat collection. Footwear is an important feature to all performers but especially dancers who need magic movement from their footwear.
Jacket: Black long sleeve
Top: White long sleeve t-shirt with white patent DMN logo
Jeans: Dark blue denim
Footwear: White patent trainers with red patent stripes
Accessories: Red patent leather belt with silver buckle; dark brown pleated leather chain and Mumzy’s persona
MAD Mentors CIC
MAD Mentors is a Community Interest Company that helps advise and support young people in making creative career decisions. Mentors help and guide these young people through their own personal experiences and knowledge of their creative industries of Media Art and Design. Mumzy is featured in a MAD Mentors logo t-shirt along with a DMN scarf keeping in theme with his urban style. This shoot features two other MAD Mentors and also young people from the project.
