Getting Sassy with...Wallpaper.

We here around THE CULTURE OF ME were once obsessed with all things relating to Sassy and Dirt magazines. And while those titles are long gone, the sentiment of how they covered the culture industries has indeed left its mark on writers and culture vultures everywhere. It is because of that influence that we are proud to present our features post, "Getting Sassy with...", wherein we bring you that much closer to your favorite bands by way of a simple Q&A session that's both painless and informative. Ha! Beat that, FOX News!

This time: Wallpaper.

Ready to drop their new LP, the ew-cleverly titled Doodoo Face, on September 22, Oakland's Wallpaper. is a duo we've been on the hook of for as long as we can remember. They've rocked every party harder than anyone at any venue they've played. They've Auto-Tuned Jay-Z's "D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)". They've remixed the best tracks from the last two years, coined a new Internet phrase in "booty Tweet is the new booty call", toured almost relentlessly to garner a following worthy of them and just have generally been a better barometer for incessant, OCD production and way under-appreciated, genius-level compositions. Also, they're super nice guys. So when we got our questionnaire back from Eric Frederic aka Ricky Reed, we were stoked to get inside the head of one of our favorite indie frontmen/funk-party icons.

Name?
Eric Frederic.

Hometown?
Berkeley, CA.

Current place of residence?
Bay Area at large.

Number of states visited?
Maybe 35.

Favorite hometown haunt?
Brown Sugar Cafe, Taqueria El Buen Sabor.

Most recent phone bill total?
$100.

Items found in my day-to-day bag (if applicable)?
Laptop, MIDI controller, underwear, deodorant, toothbrush, phone charger.

First album bought on your own?
Eric B & Rakim, Don't Sweat The Technique.

Favorite song memorized as a child?
The Police - "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da".

Last book read?
Way Of The Peaceful Warrior.

Favorite book ever?
The Fountainhead.

Favorite thing you bought this year?
Ain't bought shit this year. Groceries?

Much more with Ricky Reed, including his love for every job he's ever held down, after the jump.

Instruments played (chronologically)?
Piano, guitar, voice, bass, drums, piano (better).

Least favorite day job before getting this gig?
Never had one I didn't like.  I've dug 'em all.  Daycare, produce market, architecture firm.

Favorite record this year?
Bitte Orca (sorry).

Favorite record ever?
It's a tie between Steely Dan's Aja and Thriller.

The one record you'd save from a house fire?
Fela Kuti, Zombie.

Guilty pleasure record you don’t want us to know about?
The Flys, Holiday Man.

If you didn't play music, what would you be doing?
Dying.

Last illegally downloaded song/album (be honest)?
Prince - "Housequake".

Latest TV addictions?
Since "The Office" (UK), I've tuned out.

Favorite music video this year?
Francis and the Lights - "The Top"

Who is in your dream band (must be living musicians)?
Bernard Purdie on drums.  Bernie Worrell on keys.  Jonny Greenwood on guitar.  Can I play bass?

Best concert you attended this year?
No clue. I don't think I've seen too many.

Recent song you can't get out of your head?
Washed Out - "Feel It All Around".

Press play on your iPod/media player and list the first three songs that come up.
"Cosmic Slop", "Do that Stuff", and "Gamin On Ya", from Parliament Funkadelic Live In Houston 1976.

(mp3)    Wallpaper - Evrytm We Do It (RAC Maury remix)

Godspeed!