Monthly Archives: October 2012

Sports, Solace, & NYC

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s devastating impact on the New York metropolitan area, the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks -– who were set to take center court for the highly anticipated regular-season opener of Barclays Center on Thursday … Continue reading

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DECODED: Meek Mill “Use To Be”

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Life + Times catches up with Meek Mill in Chicago, as he decodes “Use To Be” from his Dreamchasers 2 mixtape. His full-length debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, is out now, and available here.

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Artist Todd James Discusses His New Exhibition “Beyond Elegance”

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November 13th marks the opening of “Beyond Elegance,” an exhibition of multimedia works by Todd James and Alexis Ross who are both known for their tongue-in-cheek use of animation-inspired imagery. James’ large-scale canvases satirize the contemporary socio-political landscape, pulling subject … Continue reading

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Watch The Trailer for M.I.A.’s Book, “M.I.A.”

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M.I.A. is available now.

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Bentley is “Crewe” Deep

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The Bentley factory is located in Crewe, England, a pastoral farm town where time seems to stand still. The roads wind around the green rolling pastures enveloped in gray afternoon mist. In the evenings, cozy pubs provide warmth, serving bowls … Continue reading

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Road To Brooklyn: The Rivalry

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With the arrival of the Nets in Brooklyn, an uncivil war is now raging in NYC between diehard Knicks fans and newborn Nets fans. Which team best represents the city? Which has the better arena? Who will win the teams’ … Continue reading

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What Makes A Classic Hip-Hop Album?

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On this episode of The Truth, we ask the question, are Kendrick Lamar‘s Good Kid, m.A.A.d City and Nas’ Life Is Good classic albums on par with hip-hop’s lasting works, or are they just great albums that won’t stand the … Continue reading

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Rihanna’s Stylist Mel Ottenberg Breaks Down His Favorite Ri Looks

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The world pays attention to every outfit change Rihanna makes.  From her recent adoration of Opening Ceremony and Kenzo, to her multi-colored Tom Binns jewels, if there’s one thing RiRi is known for (besides pumping out hit after hit) it’s … Continue reading

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The Legacy and Return of Ewing Athletics

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In 1989, as the sneaker industry skyrocketed through the stratosphere due to the popularity of Air Jordans, New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing was getting paid nearly $1 million a year by adidas. Despite the very handsome salary, P.E. left … Continue reading

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Beat Goes On: Flosstradamus

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Infusing Atlanta and Miami influences—among other hip-hip stylings—with current EDM, Fool’s Gold-affiliated Midwest duo Flosstradamus stands at the forefront of the trap scene. Here, Life + Times catches up with Flosstradamus in San Francisco for the kick-off of their recent … Continue reading

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