hip-hop rides of 2007
In 2007, three of the most influential individuals in hip-hop used their star power to add flavor to the automotive industry. GM called on T.I. to promote one of their top sedans, while Jay-Z and Funkmaster Flex were given their own signature vehicles by GM and Ford. ro highlights the hottest hip-hop themed vehicles of 2007. – amir shaw
2007 Chevrolet ImpalaT.I. remained at the top of his game with the 2007 release of T.I. vs T.I.P. However, his partnership with Chevrolet could have been his most important collaboration of the year. T.I. appeared in several Chevrolet Impala commercials in a marketing campaign called “Ain’t We Got Love.” Created in association with Translation Consultation & Brand Imaging, the commercials featured T.I.’s hit “Top Back,” and teamed the Atlanta native with NASCAR stars Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart. |
2007 GMC Yukon DenaliJay-Z made another impressive business move in 2007 by teaming up with GMC to create a signature color for the Yukon Denali. Jay-Z Blue, which was created by Jay-Z and Global Color Studio, is a unique shade of blue that exudes Jay-Z’s personality and style. Jay-Z and GMC premiered the Jay-Z Blue Yukon Denali at the North American International Auto Show in January of 2006. |
2007 Funkmaster Flex Ford ExpeditionDuring the 1990s, Funkmaster Flex developed a reputation for breaking some of the hottest rap artists as a DJ at Hot 97 in New York. However, one of hip-hop’s most recognized DJs recently joined with Ford Motor Co. to release the 2007 Funkmaster Flex Ford Expedition. Flex teamed up with Ford designer Melvin Betancourt to create the ultimate hip-hop inspired SUV. The Flex Expedition comes equipped with 24-inch Davin Revolution 7.1 wheels and Cooper XST tires. But inside is where the fun really begins. DVD touch screens are in each of the headrests and the JL Audio W6 subwoofer speakers provide amazing sound throughout the vehicle. |
