Monthly Archives: September 2014

Filmmaker Martin Shore Talks Soul Documentary and Album “Take Me To The River”

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Music drenched in love and soul has no color to it. A beautiful example of the power in that comes from Memphis and the Mississippi Delta, and Royal Studios and Stax Records, where Black and White musicians, including Isaac Hayes … Continue reading

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Whistles’ Jane Sheperdson Speaks On Her Journey Into Menswear

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With its strong womenswear presence in London, Whistles, a brand loved for their easy to wear separates and “essential wardrobe” pieces, is about to venture into the world of menswear – a journey that has been spearheaded by industry veteran … Continue reading

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Respect The Shooter: Karl Ferguson Jr. Speaks On Photographing JAY Z, T.D.E., The RZA, & More

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What began as a hobby for Karl Ferguson Jr., has developed into a full-fledged career. The New York City-based photographer has had his photographs of musicians and athletes appear in publications like Rolling Stone Magazine and Vibe Magazine. His works … Continue reading

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Diana Taurasi’s Legend Continues

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It came down to a simple fact: one team had Diana Taurasi, one team did not. The game is not as complicated as it seems and the aforementioned is certainly not a new formula for winning; it’s a well-proven fact. … Continue reading

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Jason Moran Discusses New Album “All Rise: A Joyful Elegy For Fats Waller”

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For three years, pianist Jason Moran and R&B crooner Meshell Ndegeocello have been in Harlem telling the story of legendary jazzman Fats Waller while performing at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse. With their new album All Rise: A Joyful Elegy For … Continue reading

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“Chris Stein/Negative” Looks At The Early Days of Punk

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The time, place, stars, and planets that aligned to give birth to Blondie and all the cool creatures who populated their world are captured intimately and inimitably in the acclaimed photography of Chris Stein, guitarist/songwriter and co-founder of Blondie. On … Continue reading

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Kiwi Speaks On “The Mara EP” and Underground Dance Music Scene

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Duke Dumont presents a new offering from his BlaséBoysClub label and artist collective with The Mara EP from fellow London-based producer and DJ, Kiwi. One of the producer’s sterling qualities is his knack for all things techno, funk, and house … Continue reading

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Check The Credits: Metro Boomin Talks Producing for Future, ILoveMakonnen, YG, & More

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The tagline, “Metro Boomin want some more” has popped up on some of 2014’s most buzzed-about hip hop releases. That tagline, which can be heard on beats produced by Metro Boomin, has accompanied songs found on albums, mixtapes and EPs … Continue reading

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Life+Times Premiere: Francesco Yates “Call” (PANDA Remix)

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Having already received cosigns from Pharrell Williams and Justin Timberlake, singer-songwriter, Francesco Yates is prepping for the next step in his promising career. The multi-talented 18-year old, who plays guitar, piano, bass, drums and harmonica is currently working on his … Continue reading

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“Negotiating the Universe” with Richard Phillips

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Richard Phillips’s hyper-realistic oil paintings embody themes as broad as power, politics, celebrity, fashion, ideology, beauty, and sex, and pose questions about the status of painting today: Does the medium remain valid, or has it become a historical pastime? Pornography, … Continue reading

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