Vans OTW Perspectives with Gilbere Forte

Having recently linked with photographer Mel D Cole, Vans OTW continues its Perspectives web series

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Having recently linked with photographer Mel D Cole, Vans OTW continues its Perspectives web series with its follow up episode featuring 26-year-old emcee Gilbere Forte. In this piece, Forte talks about how film influenced his early interest in music, why he was able to hone in on his craft while attending Temple University in Philadelphia, and what we can expect from his forthcoming debut album. For an added bonus, the Epic Records recording artist spits a quick freestyle to end out this installment of Perspectives.

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