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Cibo Matto

Cibo Matto, contrary to popular belief, isn't a singular person, but rather a dynamic duo. This Japanese duo, consisting of Miho Hatori and Yuka Honda, rushed into the 90s alternative scene with distinctive eclecticism. Their breakout music video for "Sugar Water", directed by the renowned Michel Gondry, demonstrated versatility and creativity that turned heads in both the music and cinematography industries - it was depicted using a split-screen, with both sides running in opposite directions. Interestingly, comedian Eric Wareheim directed the music video for "MFN", which depicts a raucously surreal food fight, aligning with the duo's food-related band name - Cibo Matto means "crazy food" in Italian.

Not limited to foodie themes, Cibo Matto's “Know Your Chicken” took the global music video scene by storm with its idiosyncratically inventive visuals. It integrated beautifully bizarre elements and quintessential 90s aesthetics, a unique mix that changes viewers' expectations of what music videos should look like. Despite not being a household name, Cibo Matto influenced multiple genres, from hip-hop to electronica, stretching boundaries and rebelling against conventions. Their defiantly weird, audacious and distinctive style have made them exemplars for indie bands across the globe. Fun fact: Hatori and Honda are nothing short of multitalented, having provided voices for characters in the animated series 'Gorillaz'.

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