Monthly Archives: July 2013

Life+Times Takes The McLaren 12 C Spider For A Spin

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Tamara Warren

The eloquent act of driving the 2013 McLaren 12 C Spider in its ideal setting requires a racetrack, a certain nerve, and a set of Pirelli Z Corsa tires. Life+Times took the wheel of the British born 12C Spider at … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Check the Credits: Blac Elvis Tells the Stories Behind Writing Hits for Beyonce, T.I., Rick Ross & More

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Kai Acevedo

There was a time when Blac Elvis‘ nickname could’ve been Polow da Don‘s secret weapon. The creative partnership between the young producer and Polow birthed Fergie’s “Glamourous,” Ciara’s “Promise,” Usher’s “Lil Freak” and some other pretty well known records. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Is Mac Miller Being Slept On?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Life and Times

In the midst of Kanye West, JAY Z, Wale, and J. Cole releases, is Mac Miller‘s Watching Movies With The Sound Off being overlooked by the hip-hop world? Elliott Wilson talks with Mac’s good friend and co-manager, “Q”, about his … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Director Ryan Coogler Discusses His Debut Film, “Fruitvale Station”

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Quinn Peterson

Arriving directly on the heels of the recent Trayvon Martin verdict, Ryan Coogler‘s directorial debut, Fruitvale Station, based on the 2008 murder of unarmed 22-year-old Oscar Grant, could not be landing at a more relevant time. Since premiering at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Leisure | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Elli Ingram Talks Covering Kendrick Lamar, Her Record Deal, and New EP

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

At the age of 18, British singer-songwriter Elli Ingram began to post YouTube videos of her song covers of tracks by male crooners. Her jazzy cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Poetic Justice” has received over 340,000 YouTube videos. Fast forward a … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Ed Banger Records: A Ten-Year Retrospective With Justice, FEADZ, Cassius & More

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Dance music is rapidly becoming a genre that is infamous for its cookie cutter concoction of mimicked drops, tempos, and rhythms. However, there are still DJ-producers that refuse to dwell in a creative safe mode. Among the group of trendsetters … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Magna… Carter

Posted on July 14, 2013 by SC Posted in Jay's I | 32 Comments

Life+Times Video Premiere: Tesla Boy “Undetected”

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Life and Times

Russian electronica band, Tesla Boy, recently released their sophomore album, The Universe Made of Darkness. The recipe behind the trio’s music is simple – R&B hooks combined with the luster of EDM’s synthy sounds. Here is the exclusive video premiere … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Vault by Vans x Disney OG Classics for Fall 2013

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Yale Breslin

Vault by Vans is a timeless collection of Vans styles inspired by modern street fashion, art, music and the brands 40-plus years of heritage in skateboarding and surfing. Since fall 2003, Vans has reached into the vault and upgraded classic … Continue reading →

Posted in Style | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Life+Times Of Ra Ra Riot

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Life+Times caught up with Ra Ra Riot on the last night of the spring tour dates with The Postal Service. The band broke away from their Baroque inspired tunes and opted for more electronic based sounds full of synths for … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment