Category Archives: Music
Sound Session: LOTUS
Up and coming rapper, Mahd, brings his talents to the mic with his latest track, Lotus; a cover of Hov & Ye’s, Otis. Over much of the last year, the Detroit native has generated quite a buzz on the hip-hop circuit. … Continue reading
Sound Session: Believe
Biebs released his third studio album, Believe, today, and — after turning 18 just three months ago — it’s clear that this is a new, mature Justin Bieber. On this project, Bieber takes the next leap in his vocal journey; … Continue reading
Press Play: Summer 2012
In spring 2011 I began an editorial series entitled Press Play. Almost immediately, a tide of positive feedback rippled in. Many were requests that I make the series seasonal, monthly even. And seeing as though my suggested playlists were multi-themed — … Continue reading
GQ Recap: June 2012
Following our nation’s Memorial Day observance, GQ Endorses ignites the June issue advocating “The New White Suit.” Exhibiting different variations — both formal and informal — though declaring that regardless, only and ‘always’ only wear dark shoes. Rapper Waka Flocka … Continue reading
GQ Recap: April 2012
In launching their spring campaign, the staff at Gentlemen’s Quarterly rolled out a special issue, in what was donned their ‘First Ever Style Bible‘. The issue features three separate covers: hip-hop superstar Drake, Mad Men‘s star John Slattery, and actor Dave Franco (yes, … Continue reading
VOGUE Recap: March 2012
Dress Positively. It was the underlying message of Anna Wintour’s monthly editorial address in which she pleads with the reader to ‘keep that in mind’ when out shopping this spring. Global superstar Adele covers the March issue—that also moonlights as … Continue reading
Whitney, Our Beloved
On this day in which we celebrate love, many hearts are still heavy and bear sorrow and grief over the death of Whitney Houston. Sudden in its nature, news of the icon’s tragic passing on the eve of Grammy night … Continue reading
VOGUE Recap: February 2012
Aside from the biblical-like September issue, it is the March issues of American Vogue that many fashion adorners look forward to annually. However, over the last two years (2010, 2011) it has been the February issues that have generated buzz. 2012 has … Continue reading
Sound Session: Take Care
Slightly over a month ago, the versatile rap star, Drake, released his sophomore album entitled, Take Care. Highly anticipated by many, the album achieved platinum status a few weeks after its mid-November release. The release was preceded by hit single … Continue reading