Monthly Archives: July 2013

Renaissance Man: 40oz Van

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Kai Acevedo

The name 40oz Van rings bells, and for various reasons. Just ask fans of the Bronx-born Jack-of-all-trades how they know of Van and you’ll probably get a few different answers. You’ll hear of his NSFW Tumblr page, which has garnered … Continue reading →

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The Fashion World Of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Yale Breslin

Through September 22, 2013, The Swedish Center for Architecture and Design (formerly Arkitekturmuseet) is showcasing THE FASHION WORLD OF JEAN PAUL GAULTIER: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, the first international exhibition devoted to the celebrated French couturier. Gaultier launched … Continue reading →

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The Round Up: B.O.B.

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Life and Times

Though his brother has had a huge influence on his music since day one, Atlanta hip hop artist and producer B.o.B is the kind of guy to “pick something up and take it on his own.” Bobby Ray reflects on … Continue reading →

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Housemeister Talks The Evolution of Dance Music In Germany and The Influence Of Technology

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Imagine being given only one shade of red paint to use in order to create an abstract mural. Would it be impossible for the artwork to turn out subpar as a result of the use of only one color? That … Continue reading →

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The Platform: Nick Cannon Talks Battle Rap And Comedy

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Kathy Iandoli

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out – MTV2 In 2007, Nick Cannon ended a two-year run of his hip-hop improve comedy show Wild’n Out. The show brought together two of Nick’s passions – comedy and music – in a way … Continue reading →

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DECODED: Macklemore “Neon Cathedral”

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Life and Times

Macklemore decodes his verses on “Neon Cathedral,” explaining how the themes of faith and alcoholism inspired the song off his debut album with Ryan Lewis, The Heist.

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Director Charles Randolph-Wright Speaks On “Motown The Musical”

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Quinn Peterson

Few eras of music have been able to capture the ears and hearts of a nation the way Motown did during the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. The immense reach of the music is fully apparent at Motown The Musical, which … Continue reading →

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Busy P: The Rise of Ed Banger Records, Coming Up With Daft Punk and 15 Years of EDM

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

There was always “that guy” in high school that regardless of what everyone else was saying or doing – he continued to do his own thing. Ed Banger Records (EBR) is “that guy” in the form of a top EDM … Continue reading →

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Life+Times Premiere: Royal Canoe “Bathtubs (Alek.Fin Remix)”

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Life and Times

“Listening to the original mix was inspiring. Those guys incorporated so many textures and layers in there. I actually finished four different remixes of this track and ended up going with the first one. That first instinct is usually the … Continue reading →

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Off The Wall: iona ROZEAL brown Explores the Intersection of Black Culture and Japanese Art

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Life and Times

JAY Z’s Life + Times joins painter iona ROZEAL brown, at Salon 94, to talk about her melding of Black and Japanese culture. Inspired by the likes of Spike Lee and Maxwell along with Kabuki actor Bando Tamasaburo V she … Continue reading →

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