Monthly Archives: December 2012

Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia: The Future of EDM

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

It was the purchase of a turntable at the age of 12 that kick started, DJ/producer/record label owner and member of the Grammy nominated Swedish House Mafia, Steve Angello’s love and pursuit of music. Angello has left quite an impression … Continue reading →

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Life+Times Video Premiere: Wale “The Blessings”

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Life and Times

Wale breaks down lyrics of his song “The Blessings” and gives some personal insight into his work ethic. His newest mixtape Folarin, is out now. Click here to get it.

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Industry Of All Nations: Products for the Modern Era

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Yale Breslin

Industry Of All Nations is a unique concept. Launched in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the concept is to reinforce and produce products from the countries in which they are best manufactured. Here, two parts of the team Juan … Continue reading →

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Road To Brooklyn: Brooklyn Welcomes Avery Johnson

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Life and Times

In this episode of “Road to Brooklyn,” Avery Johnson, the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets meets BK emcee Talib Kweli at Junior’s Restaurant to discuss basketball, the borough and how the Nets can be at home in Brooklyn. Click … Continue reading →

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Inside The Drake Hotel

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Yale Breslin

The Drake Hotel is a cultural, entertainment and hospitality landmark in Toronto that is as known for its décor as it is the events the property throws. Ever since The Drake opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 2004, the hotel … Continue reading →

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Will the ASAP Rocky Leak Damage His Career?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Life and Times

One of the most anticipated albums of 2013 leaked a full month before its release date. Will the premature leak of A$AP Rocky‘s debut album damage his career? Elliott Wilson brings you his verdict on today’s episode of The Truth. … Continue reading →

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Joe Johnson & Deron Williams – The Search for Team Rhythm

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Quinn Peterson

When the Brooklyn Nets acquired Joe Johnson they also acquired great expectations. Joining forces with perennial point guard Deron Williams equated to an offensive juggernaut and one of the most potent backcourts in the league. But like music, basketball is … Continue reading →

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Life+Times Video Premiere: American Royalty “Honey & Queen”

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Southern California based electro garage rock trio, vocalist/multi-instrumentalists Marc Gilfry, Billy Scher and drummer Mat Ungson, known as American Royalty have chosen an unconventional approach to their creation of music. Not to be confused as another group of artists riding … Continue reading →

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DECODED: Ab-Soul “ILLuminate”

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Life and Times

Top Dawg Entertainment’s Ab-Soul breaks down the lyrics to “ILLuminate,” a track featured on his second album Control System. Click here to watch more episodes of DECODED on JAY Z‘s Life+Times YouTube channel.

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Flux Pavilion: Quadruple Threat

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Despite dubstep’s sudden shift from underground to mainstream within the last couple of years in America, it is a genre that did not come about overnight. Dubstep made its mark on the music scene over ten years ago and has … Continue reading →

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