Ex (relationship)

In social relationships, an ex (plural is exes) is someone with whom a person was once associated in a relationship or marriage. As a prefix, ex- can refer to a variety of different relationships; for example, one might refer to a music group's ex-guitarist, or someone's ex-friend. When used alone, ex as a noun is assumed to refer to a former sexual or romantic partner, especially a former spouse. This often has a derogatory tinge, especially if it refers to unrequited feelings.

References

Ex-Boyfriend

Ex-Boyfriend is a California-based indie clothing brand featuring graphic tshirts, hoodies and accessories inspired by pop culture, geekery, word play, and classic pop art. All products feature original illustrations by Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduate Matt Snow. Snow’s signature sense of humor and playfulness transforms each T-shirt and messenger bag from wearable to conversation piece. The brand's T-shirts have earned notice from high profile geek culture blogs including Gizmodo and Topless Robot. Ex-Boyfriend T-shirts have also been seen on network television shows such as Fox's Raising Hope and ABC's Modern Family.

The brand has several signature characters that frequently appear on products, including Fuzz Aldrin and Victorious Yeti.

External links

Notes

Christy Zuccarini. "Featured Crafters: Matt Snow and Meredith Keller of Ex-Boyfriend", The Baltimore Sun, February 2009

Mark Wilson. "Segway Shirt Clarifies Just How You 'Roll'", Gizmodo, February 4, 2009

M-Flo

M-Flo (エムフロウ, Emu Furō, stylized as m-flo) is a Japanese hip hop group consisting of producer and DJ Taku Takahashi and emcee Verbal.

Former member Lisa left the group in 2002 to pursue a solo career, and the remaining members then started the M-Flo Loves... project working different vocalists for each song over three albums, including the likes of Bonnie Pink, Koda Kumi and BoA.

Their mainstream success and critical acclaim established them as the most iconic and influential hip-hop production team in Japan with success throughout Asia.

Taku Takahashi and Verbal also started successful side-projects outside of M-Flo, such as the Teriyaki Boyz and Global Astro Alliance collaborating with international producers and artists such as Kanye West and the Beastie Boys.

In 2008 the group announced a hiatus, stating that each member would be focusing on their respective side projects. In 2012 the group ended their hiatus with the release of Square One on March 14, 2012.

History

Before M-Flo

Verbal (born as Ryu Young Gi [Korean: 류영기/유영기, Hanja: 柳榮起]) and Taku Takahashi (高橋 拓, Takahashi Taku) first met as students at St. Mary's International School in Tokyo. The pair collaborated in the group N.M.D., in which Takahashi was drummer and Verbal emceed, as well as throwing dance parties where they often performed together freestyle.