ZEN I've Been Drowned (1969 / 2023)
In our questionnaire, he humbly describes himself as the "Creative Director at a brand called Patta." You know, the Patta that started as a small streetwear boutique in Amsterdam and now has branches in London, Milan, and Lagos; the Patta whose pieces are worn by superstars like NBA great Kyrie Irving; the Patta that collaborated with FC Barcelona and Nike for a capsule collection; the list goes on…
But despite all the fame and glory, what ultimately defines Patta is its roots in (Amsterdam) culture, especially in music. The love of music is the gravitational force that binds all Patta family members together, including Vincent. Not only is he a connoisseur with diverse tastes, but he also makes music himself, for example as the lyricist and singer of the Dark Wave group OWN.
When asked about a piece of music that, in his personal opinion, is totally underrated, he comes up with “I’ve Been Drowned” by Dutch 60’s Beat band Zen. “I think it's a great example of a truly talented band from a small place struggling to compete with bands from places where these bands 'have' to come from. The song was proper pop music back then. I love the beat and drums, the melancholic sound.”
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