Photo: xlr8r.com
Photo: xlr8r.com

Happy Hump Day. We’re halfway through the week and halfway through today. I hope it’s a beautiful day wherever you are.

I wrote about DJ Paypal recently, and the fact that, like Daft Punk, he’s slowly moving toward removing his mask. One of his reasons for donning it in the first place was to preserve his privacy. He didn’t want to be constantly recognized and stopped as he walked down the street. There are people who would give anything for fame and recognition. But, there’s something to be said for anonymity. That space where you can be yourself without feeling like you have to be perfect or that you need to always uphold an image is more valuable to our state of mental health than many of us may realize.

The other reason that he has decided to take the mask off is because of the potential threat the face covering can provoke in people. It’s too bad that the sad events happening all over the world (and most recently in Paris) immediately leave us feeling defensive and suspicious. In honor of transparency, hope and just plain light-heartedness, we’re giving you a free download of his song “No One Else”.

Enjoy the rhythmic (and poppy) beat.