Hennessy Collaborates with A$AP Ferg on Art, Music and Mixology
Artist’s ‘Never stop. Never settle.’ Journey Brought to Life with Unreleased Track and Inspired Cocktail Kit, Available for a Limited Time
New York, [January 16, 2018] – Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, continues to push boundaries in the spirit of its Never stop. Never settle. mantra with a new collaboration and limited-edition offering from Harlem hip hop artist and painter A$AP Ferg. Bringing together three of the artist’s passions: art, music and Cognac, this is Hennessy’s latest creative collaboration centered around the notion of pushing the limits of one’s potential. It is a value the Cognac producer has prioritized since inception more than 250 years ago, with eight generations of the Hennessy family and eight generations of the Fillioux family Master Blenders representing the endless pursuit of creating the perfect Cognac, year after year.
In a new digital video launching today at YouTube.com/HennessyUS, Hennessy spotlights the Never stop. Never settle. story of New York City native, A$AP Ferg. From humble beginnings in Harlem to his rise within hip hop collective A$AP Mob, Ferg shares his unique creative process that’s established him as a master behind the mic, as well as in other endeavors, including painting.
The video was shot in Ferg’s hometown of Harlem, and features new music from “Family” – his latest track that dropped today, in collaboration with Hennessy, on SoundCloud. Hennessy and A$AP Ferg have a shared passion for pushing the limits of potential, and recognize the importance of family in building a successful legacy. In the video, Ferg discusses these passions, while painting a reimagined version of his latest launch cover, Still Striving, which spotlights the artist tying his own doo-rag as though preparing for battle. Through the lens of his musical style, the painting serves as a depiction of his ‘Never stop. Never settle.” story, with an amalgam of colorful visuals representing an unwavering dedication to art & music.
These same colors inspired the creation of the Hennessy Uptown, a new cocktail kit featuring Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège exclusively available through premiere cocktail delivery service, Cocktail Courier. The Hennessy Uptown Inspired by A$AP Ferg Cocktail Kit ($78) includes ingredients to make eight Ferg-inspired cocktails and will be available for purchase beginning January 16th at CocktailCourier.com. The first 100 people who visit CocktailCourier.com will receive the limited-edition vinyl of Ferg’s “Family” track, housed in a custom record sleeve that depicts Ferg’s artwork.
To create the Hennessy Uptown at home, combine the following ingredients in a shaker over ice until chilled: 1.5 oz. Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, .25 oz. cinnamon syrup, 3 oz. hibiscus tea and 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Strain over ice into a Collins glass and garnish with a lemon wheel, a pinch of chipotle powder and a float of crème de cassis.
For more information on A$AP Ferg’s Never stop. Never settle. journey, visit Hennessy.com/us/life or Facebook.com/Hennessy.
ABOUT HENNESSY:
In 2018, the Maison Hennessy celebrates over two and half centuries of an exceptional adventure that has linked two families, the Hennessys and the Fillioux, for seven generations and spanned five continents. It began in the French region of Cognac, the seat from which the Maison has constantly passed down the best the land has to give, from one generation to the next. In particular, such longevity is thanks to those people, past and present, who have ensured Hennessy’s success both locally and around the world. Hennessy’s success and longevity are also the result of the values the Maison has upheld since its creation: unique savoir-faire, a constant quest for innovation, and an unwavering commitment to Creation, Excellence, Legacy, and Sustainable Development. Today, these qualities are the hallmark of a House – a crown jewel in the LVMH Group – that crafts iconic and prestigious Cognacs.
Hennessy is imported and distributed in the U.S. by Moët Hennessy USA. Hennessy distills, ages and blends spanning a full range: Hennessy V.S, Hennessy Black, V.S.O.P Privilège, X.O, Paradis, Paradis Impérial and Richard Hennessy. For more information and where to purchase/ engrave, please visit Hennessy.com.
ABOUT COCKTAIL COURIER:
Cocktail Courier is a premiere online cocktail delivery service bringing the craft cocktail experience to the comfort of people’s homes with its on-demand cocktail kits featuring drinks made by top local, professional bartenders. Cocktail Courier aims to demystify the craft cocktail process by delivering its cocktail packages complete with pre-measured ingredients (including the liquor) and an easy-to-follow recipe card with step-by-step instructions. Cocktails featured on the site can be ordered à la carte (as sets of 4, 6 or 12), or as part of a subscription package (weekly, bi- monthly or monthly), and delivered right to one’s door. All that’s left to do is open the box, shake or stir as directed, then sit back and enjoy!
ABOUT A$AP FERG:
A$AP Ferg is an American rapper from New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, who launched his debut album “Trap Lord” in 2013 and his follow up album “Always Strive and Prosper” in 2016 which bridges the gap between Trap Lord and his mixtape of Ferg Forever as far as his growth and maturity as an artist. Ferg’s latest release is a mixtape called “Still Striving,” which launched in August 2017. In addition to his solo career, A$AP Ferg is part of the hip hop collective A$AP Mob. Although rapping one of his main passions, he is a successful business owner, entrepreneur and painter.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Lina Martinez, Cohn & Wolfe
212-798-9858, [email protected]
Anna Loeschner, Moët Hennessy
212-251-8275, [email protected]
@HennessyUS & @ASAPFerg Collaborate on Unreleased Track and #NeverstopNeversettle Cocktail Kit
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