Monthly Archives: July 2012

Thank You, Frank Ocean

Posted on July 4, 2012 by dream hampton

Thank you, Frank Ocean. It’s true, we are a lot alike… “spinning on blackness. All wanting to be seen, touched, heard, paid attention to.” In your opening few lines, you simultaneously established your humanity, a burden far too often asked … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2012 by SC

Even my socks are independent!

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Life+Times Video Premiere: Vision N.D.N.S. – “American Time Bomb” ft. Mike Jaggerr & Ar.Change.L

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Life and Times

*This video is dedicated to Roxie Sorina, an actress who co-stars in the production. She was killed days after completing the video, in a hit-and-run accident in Union Square, NY; in a tragic bout of irony, the same institutional apathy … Continue reading →

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Pusha T x Kanye West “New God Flow”

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Life and Times

[haiku url=”http://cdn.mobilerider.com/mobilerider/mobilestorefront/2416/media/file/61302/347807.mp3″ title=”New God Flow”] “New God Flow” is proof that it’s gladiator season in the eyes of myself and ‘Ye. – Pusha T  

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Swimmer Lia Neal To Rep Brooklyn At The Olympics

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Thomas Harden

Brooklyn is the home of many famous athletes and entertainers. From Michael Jordan to Mike Tyson and Spike Lee to JAY Z, the New York City borough has birthed some of the most influential and iconic figures of the modern … Continue reading →

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Raf Simons For Dior

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Yale Breslin

Designer Raf Simon‘s first showing for Dior brought back the heritage of the couture of the 1940’s – complete with elongated gowns, fitted coat dresses, a mixing of tuxedo jackets and dramatic dresses – while incorporating a palette of navy, … Continue reading →

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Change The Game with Nike +

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Thomas Harden

Last Friday, June 29th, the minds of Nike’s Innovative Kitchen –the creators of the FuelBand– cooked up and released the next generation of Nike + products to the world, that will undoubtedly change the game and revolutionize how the globe … Continue reading →

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NBA Free Agency: Summer Ball

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Thomas Harden

Now that a new champion has been crowned, we’re officially into the 2012-2013 NBA season– and the rumor mill is in full swing. Last week, commissioner David Stern welcomed a new crop of rookies into the Association and on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Producer Sango Talks New Album and Remixing The Weeknd

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

[haiku url=”http://cdn.mobilerider.com/mobilerider/mobilestorefront/2416/media/file/61225/347551.mp3″ title=”Passinho Kuduro”] With well-crafted remixes ranging from the indie sounds of Bon Iver to the hip-hop rhythms of Slum Village and J Dilla, it’s no surprise that Sango (sometimes SangoBeats), a Michigan-based instrumentalist, caught the attention of both … Continue reading →

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Respect the Shooter: Shawn Peters

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Fanon Che Wilkins

Unless you’ve been deeply involved in the contemporary New York art and music scene, you might not have heard of Shawn Peters. Personal modesty and a deep abiding desire to remain behind the scenes where his eyes sculpt new visuals … Continue reading →

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