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Frankey's Creative Playlist

Amsterdam-based artist and designer Frankey shares the music that influences his creative process, spanning genres from soul and hip-hop to jazz.

Frankey, who trained in industrial design, blends art, design, and engineering, creating sculptures, objects, installations, and interventions. His work often transforms familiar elements into extraordinary pieces.

For capturing his creative practice, he chooses Aretha Franklin's 'Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.' James Brown's 'People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul' is his go-to for clearing the air and sparking inspiration at the start of a new project.

De La Soul's 'Me Myself and Eye' evokes specific past memories, while Little Simz's 'Gorilla' is currently stuck in his head. Nat King Cole's 'Let There Be Love' is his secret 2 AM studio track.

When facing creative blocks, Frankey turns to Jay-Z's 'Public Service Announcement' for a breakthrough. Busta Rhymes' 'This Woman' is currently dominating his speakers and influencing his work.

To slow down and focus on details, he listens to Duke Ellington & John Coltrane's 'In a Sentimental Mood.' He believes Branford Marsalis Quartet's 'Mo’ Better Blues' should play if someone experienced his latest work with headphones.

Frankey's favorite album cover art is for Extince's 'Kermis,' which he designed himself. His project 'Hubbabubbabuilding' is best described by Major Lazer's 'Bubble Butt.'

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