City Kid Feels The Beat - "End of Summer" music video

City Kid Feels The Beat's "End of Summer" music video is finally out! CKFTB is a rock band based in Germany, with their pop-punk vibe and vocalist Sven's characteristic vocal style reaching audiences internationally. Their cover of Lady Gaga's "Applause" received over 10,000 views in less than a week! We filmed this a year ago in Shibuya, Tokyo all on an iPhone 6s. Crazy, isn't it? Many thanks to photographer & videographer Calvin Müller for creating this sick video, and CKFTB for letting me participate in it. A perfect song to kick off the summer<3

City Kid Feels The Beat の新しいPV、「End of Summer」が遂に公開されました！CKFTBはドイツ出身のロックバンド。ポップパンクなサウンドと、ボーカルのスヴェンさんの独特な歌唱力は海外にも評価されています。レディ・ガガの「Applause」のカバービデオが、一週間以内に１０，０００クリックされたぐらい！「End of Summer」は、去年渋谷でiPhone 6Sのみで撮影したんです。スマートフォンでPVを撮れる時代になったんだなぁ〜、と感心するばかり。カメラマンのCalvin Müllerさんと、CKFTBの皆さんの感謝しています。このビデオに参加させていただいて、ありがとうございました！夏をキックスタートするのにぴったりの曲です♡

三代目 J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE "Feel So Alive" music video

I'm so excited to announce one of my most recent works as a model. Jpop's hottest group, J Soul Brothers 3rd Generation from EXILE TRIBE's newest single and music video, "Feel So Alive" is now up on Youtube, and I was fortunate enough to be casted as one of the models in the video. Keeping to traditional Japanese themes but adding Western influences is what makes this video so fresh and unique. It was an honor to work with such an amazing team and to see these talented boys up close. Now I see why they are so popular.

ついに解禁されました！！三代目J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBEの新曲PV、「Feel So Alive」に出演させて頂きました！今回で、三代目のPVに出させてもらって2回目で、本当に光栄に思っています。このPVのテーマは、日本の伝統と西洋文化のミックス。日本伝統的なセットとモデル達の衣装に、三代目のメンバーと曲の西洋的なストリートスタイルが絡まっていて、とても新鮮な作品に出来上がっていると思います。素晴らしい現場でお仕事をさせて頂いて、間近で三代目のメンバー達の活躍ぶりを見れて、本当に幸せです。

You can see the entire video below or on Youtube here.

The hair, makeup and costumes were so elaborate and nothing like I've seen or worn before. Caroline, Justine and I each represented the wild boar, deer and butterfly from the Japanese playing cards. 

ヘアメイクと衣装が想像以上に素敵すぎて、今まで着たことのないような美しいものでした。カロリーネ、ジャスティーンと私は花札の猪鹿蝶を表しています。私が蝶蝶ですよ！

Make sure to check out the video and song! 

「Feel So Alive」是非是非見てみて下さい♪

三代目 J Soul Brothers "J.S.B.Dream" music video

You're probably wondering why I'm posting a random music video out of the blue. Well, it's not that random. I'm actually in it if you look really closely! It was a pleasure working on set for this awesome music video. Even though I only got to meet one of the singers (Hiroomi), he was absolutely courteous to all the girls on set. I'm very impressed with how the video turned out! And love the song, can't help but dance :)

何でサマンサが三代目のPVなんか載せてるんだろう？って思う人もいるかもしれません。実は、このPVにモデルのエキストラとして出させて頂いたからです！このお仕事はとても楽しくやらせて頂きました。ボーカルの広臣さんはものすごくいい人で、すぐファンになりました。曲もめっちゃノリノリなので、是非聴いてみて下さい♪

take it to the head

Good morning everyone!

I would really appreciate it if you take the time to check out my friend AYE SONG's new music video!!

DJ Khaled - Take it to the Head (explicit AYESONG cover) 

feat. MOTIV & JOSELYN ARCIAGA

I was fortunate enough to take part in this video shoot as a model. I've been in a few music videos before this, but it's always a good experience to watch all the behind-the-scenes action in the making of a video. Plus, these artists are extremely talented so it was a pleasure working with them. 

Like AYE SONG's Facebook page here and subscribe to his YouTube page here.

Check out the other artists too!

AYE SONG: @ayesong (Twitter)

MOTIV: @jairustotle (Twitter)

Joselyn: Youtube

Andrew (videographer): andrew@inhousegoods.com 

If you could leave me feedback on the video, that would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you & have a lovely day <3

Love,

Samantha Mariko

mayer hawthorne

I was fortunate enough to be an extra in Mayer Hawthorne's single "No Strings" this weekend. It took place in Malibu, and one of the locations was a private beach - my first time ever! It was a beautiful day, perfect for a beach shoot. And all I had to do was play with a beach ball with other models :) To top it off, Mayer turned out to be really sweet and genuine, and such the gentleman. I was not expecting him to sweep me off my feet... 

I really recommend his music, especially his song "The Walk." His music has a retro soul vibe, and I personally think it's perfect to listen to on a summer day. He told us that he usually comes up with the ideas  for his videos, which is pretty cool. Check it out!

Love,

Samantha Mariko