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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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GQ Recap: March 2012

He simply does it again. GQ Editor-In-Chief, Jim Nelson, ignites the issue by stitching together one of his most compelling, thought-provoking Letter from the Editor‘s to date. In his signature philosophical, yet satirical way — that only Nelson knows how to … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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