The opportunity of staying in New York has its advantages and disadvantages, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons while living in “The Big Apple”. One of them is the live music scene, and having the chance to party with the likes of Fool’s Gold. The legendary record label built by the iconic DJ, A-Trak, recently threw their “New York Loudest” show which featured Austin Millz, Dyme a Duzin, Darling Chuck, and the buzzing group, Divine Council.
Read MoreRelive The Aspiring Me and Nurri Hazzard's intimate performance in Downtown Brooklyn, an soulful performance that engaged those in attendance.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following the Modern Life Mag family for quite sometime, you have seen the growth that the magazine has taken over the years. From covering and highlighting some of the brightest talent in Houston and now transitioning into doing events in New York City was a major step, and the “Joke’s On You” solidified that.
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Read MoreAs you can see, Modern Life Mag has moved in more of direction of shining light on different cities besides Houston. One of those bright places in the nation has to be the "City of Win", but to others it's known as Chicago. For those who haven't been familiar with the landscape of the art and culture scene there, you have the likes of Chicago Sleepers, ArtByJeremy, Brent Rambo, Lyrical Lemonade, and more who are making a difference and representing the city in their own respective industry.
Read MoreIn the midst of SXSW, the activities in the Austin streets can get very hectic but the MLM staff figured out ways to pull through and get great content. Our dedicated writer, and now photojournalist, Dulce Mercado captured some of the most exclusive shots from a star studded line up that included the likes of Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert, PnB Rock, and more
Read MoreComing off a refreshing and liberating experience from this year’s SXSW, which differed from others with it’s intimate setting along the corporate companies that were taking part. This year also gave light to who will be there representing for the next wave of artists who are going to make their impact in the industry.
Read MoreFrom breaking records and making his legacy known, Gucci Mane has erupted, reshaped, and cultivated his image in a new light and executed off that. He continued to do so with his first appearance at Pandora and SXSW Interactive’s show at The Gatsby.
Read MoreLiving in New York, one event can lead to another easily, and this is what happened exactly during New York Fashion Week. While making rounds around the Lower East Side, I had the chance to stop by Koio Collective’s collaborative event with the radical tattoo artist, JonBoy.
Read MoreIf you’re familiar with our work, then you would know how essential that the aesthetic of photos play into our presentation. Speaking in support of that, we wanted to show light towards one photographer, OG Snipe who’s been giving a slew of photos that shows sharpness and high quality.
Read MoreGaining his notoriety on Instagram, Vuhlandes vividly showcased his realistic photos of his friends carrying some heavy artillery along with perfecting the image of glorifying hood elements with a crisp delivery. The Detroit native has crafted an audience that craves authenticity, and it shows in his latest vlogs.
Read MoreThe opening month of this year has welcomed in a load of news for us to indulge, and Robb Banks executed on that by reminding his fans why he’s one of rap’s sharpest artists in today’s age. Banks was accompanied by the likes of Ronny J, Warhol SS, Craig Xen, and more.
Read MoreWe at Modern Life Mag have been bringing the City of Houston together for quite some time and the movement continued with our latest benefit party, “Let’s Get Physical”. In 2017, Modern Life Mag is preparing the production for our physical magazines, we feel as it that time for us to give that memorable experience to our lifers and dedicating our mission to expand the vision in real-life form.
Read MoreIn recent years, the growth of Art Basel has not only become a week where locals and travelers can explore different exhibits and get in tuned with the featured artists during this week of festivities, this has also been a place where musicians broke new music and performed amongst some of the elite while things are still hot in Florida in December. This year, 1800 Tequilla partnered with Billboard Magazine to present "Hip Hop Through the Lens of Photography", a curated photo exhibit that featured the work of cosmic/iconic work of Cam Kirk, the film portraits of Gunner Stahl, and the candid photos of Places + Faces.
Read MoreWhen it comes to urban legends in the city of Houston, one may refer to the mysterious deaths of Fat Pat and Pimp C, how DJ Screw sold his Screw Tapes, and another would be what makes the Sneaker Summit such an event for everyone around the nation and beyond make it an event everyone has to attend. This winter marks another year Houstonians and their visitors get the chance to show off their grailed sneakers, independent and major companies get to set up their booths for shop, and creatives get to network in one space of talented individuals.
Read MoreWhen the skyline shines bright on the city’s terrain and when the stars are aligned to bring back the essence of the Texas sound, Kirko Bangz was the perfect place at the perfect time to share his recent project, “Back Flossin”. After globe trotting for shows, Bangz made his way back home for his “Back Flossin” tour featuring the likes of DJ XO and Tim Woods as his supporting acts for the night.
Read MoreCurating everything that has made it’s way to Houston, Posture has become the new staple boutique for Houston’s emerging creative generation. The simplistic yet intriguing space on Richmond Avenue has become the hot spot for exclusive threads and exclusive events, and Partynextdoor’s latest pop-up shop is one you can add to the list.
Read MoreDuring a time where things are quite sensitive and the future may seem unpredictable, a collective of young ladies from the Northeast come together to present various ideas and provide different outlets for aspiring creatives. Spearheaded by seven young ladies, Fifty Shades of Magic has laid the foundation for the ladies of tomorrow with their vision to empower the “Girl Bosses” of tomorrow with the right tools, whether it’s in the classroom, office, or any medium one chooses to take upon with their career.
Read MoreAs the year approaches it’s ending point, Houston native Le$ delivers his debut album, Olde English. The new release shows Le$ presents the Bayou City artist in a new light where he embodies the Houston iconic sound but delivers in a way where he acknowledges rock and alternative samples. The cohesion found in the project shows the growth in his music, and how he has shed lights on smoking, the highs and lows of love, memories of his first time smoking, dealing with the angst of being successful, and more. The ascension of Le$ was celebrated this past Monday when he invited friends, supporters, and press to the official listening party in the outskirts of Downtown Houston.
Read MoreSaturday was the day that the who’s who in Houston hip-hop all descended on one location; that location, 6224 Richmond Avenue, housed something that the world had never seen before, the “World’s Greatest Jewelry Store,” Johnny Dang and Co.
Read MoreIn some places where the weather may be cooling down and the autumn leaves begin to fall, the essence of summer has yet to leave the West Coast and it was evident at this inaugural opening to Complex Magazine’s “Complex Con”. The media company landed in the “City of Angels” this year for the creative expo featuring brands such as Nautica, Nike, Vlone, Apt 4B, Carrots, and more. Along with the long line up of vendors there, the star studded line up of performances featured Travis Scott, Virgil Abloh, Lil Kid Cudi, Migos, Chief Keef, and more.
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