Singer Maad Moiselle is the cover girl for Ghubar Summer Issue 2011, photography by Felipe Barbosa and Ab Sesay.
“The idea behind the editorial was to smoothly fuse Ghubar’s fashion-forward & innovative spirit with MAAD*MOISELLE’s universe, and make it one.” says Sarah Diouf, Editor-in-chief. Born to a musician father and a model mother it is her blend of iconic fashion and fiercely provocative music, mixed in with a lustful sense of humor that’s defined within the singer’s work.
Taking a microscopic approach, we wanted to see MAAD*MOISELLE in the “raw” and piece-by-piece explore the very core of what makes this woman every bit of who she is – a mix of singer, stylist, dancer, model – and what she thought she never could be – a brooding guest fashion editor. “With two editorials expressing the duality living inside the artist : a powerful presence and the serenity of the greatest, I feel confident to say the final product came out great.”
A voice that the fans have already had the chance to hear on tracks such as “I am not your girl” and “Something Better”, were only just the beginning. MAAD*MOISELLE is currently riding high on the success of the international hit single “Outrun the Sun”, with the #1 European Hip Hop duo, Madcon. Its world-wide mainstream success has led her gracing stages, alongside Madcon, all across the pond with performances on UK’s X Factor, popular Comedian Mario Barth’s Show, Kika Kids, and for a crowd of over 25,000 at Germany’s coveted Viva Comet awards.
MAAD*MOISELLE’s phoenix-like rise to the top is an inevitable one. “Working with Maad* became more and more evident that not just any box can possibly contain such artistry. We are with grand excitement preparing and about to announce our official all-American – (New York based) – launch for this Fall. Seeing Ghubar through the vibrant eyes of a passionate New Yorker like MAAD*MOISELLE is the perfect bridge to take with this summer issue. “MAAD has something this little je-ne-sais-quoi that you can even feel when just talking to her.
She possesses the potential of being the next big thing, and it would have been a big mistake not to put the lights on her at this time in her career.” – Sarah Diouf, Editor-in-ChiefMAAD*MOISELLE will be releasing The Lady and a Tramp produced single “Glitter” in avant-première, with an exclusive single cover for Ghubar on July 18th, on www.ghubar-magazine.com. Stay Tuned!GHUBAR GOES MAAD* ISSUE ONLINE ON TUESDAY JULY 12THonly on www.ghubar-magazine.com !”
Image credit coutesy of Ghubar