Monthly Archives: April 2013

Dillon Francis: Talent and Timing

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Talent and timing have continuously served as charms for LA based producer/DJ Dillon Francis. Much like a chef that skillfully uses ingredients to create the perfect dish, Dillon deftly produces tracks using a dash of moombahton’s tempo, electro house’s dirty … Continue reading →

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M2MALLETIER: Luxury Inspired By Architecture

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Yale Breslin

The Spring/Summer 2013 season marks the premiere launch of M2MALLETIER; a luxury handbag brand founded and produced in Spain. The collection is a veritable feast of minimal, influential leather bags offered in a diversified array of chic, vibrant color tones. … Continue reading →

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The Round Up: N.O.R.E.

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Life and Times

N.O.R.E pays a visit to The Round Up studio to talk about making legendary hits with Pharrell, how hip-hop saved his life, and his album that just dropped, Student of the Game.

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The Story of Lenny Cooke Gets Told In New Doc

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Tamara Warren

In 2001, Brooklyn native Lenny Cooke was the number one ranked high school basketball player in the country. A promising future in the NBA seemed to be squarely within his reach, until it wasn’t. A new documentary feature film directed … Continue reading →

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Inside Art Exhibition “Blues For Smoke”

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Quinn Peterson

All great music, regardless of the genre, contains hints of the blues at its core. It’s the music of sorrow and triumph, agony and victory, joy and pain. More a set of emotions than a style of music, the blues … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn’s Finest

Posted on April 18, 2013 by SC

Being a member of the Nets organization surpassed some of my greatest ambitions. It was never about an investment; it was about the NETS and Brooklyn. My job as an owner is over but as a fan it has just … Continue reading →

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Tribeca Film Festival’s Artistic Director Speaks On This Year’s Event

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Yale Breslin

Yesterday, on the eve of the first night of the Tribeca Film Festival, we caught up with Frédéric Boyer, the festival’s Artistic Director. We spoke about the tie in between film and music, his partnership with the Conrad Hotel (the … Continue reading →

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The Truth With Elliott Wilson: Drake’s “No New Friends” & “Girls Love Beyonce”

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Life and Times

Drake promised and he delivered…not one but two new songs. But do they measure up with his two previous 2013 releases, “Started From The Bottom” and “5 AM In Toronto”? Let’s talk about “No New Friends” & “Girls Love Beyonce.”

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Check The Credits: Songwriter Eric Bellinger Breaks Down Writing Songs For Justin Beiber, Chris Brown, Brandy and More

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kai Acevedo

When searching for the perfect record to reflect Chris Brown’s new musical outlook, the song “Fine China” was chosen as the singer’s upcoming lead single. The record, was partially the brainchild of the song’s writer, Eric Bellinger.  Over the course … Continue reading →

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Local Natives Speak on Coachella, New Album and Line-Up Changes

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

It is said that a person’s life experiences aid in shaping their character. This has certainly proved to be the case with the California-based indie psych-folk band, Local Natives. Matt Frazier (drummer), Kelcey Ayer (singer/keyboardist), Taylor Rice (singer/guitarist), and Ryan … Continue reading →

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