The summer leads to going to the beach, the freshness of being out of school, much time for vacation, and the arrival of the BET Awards. The annual award show displayed the brightest African American artists, creatives, and visionaries in the industry.
Read MoreThe City of Chicago has grown to a powerful hub of music with artists and creatives such as Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Kanye, and more. Since these are people who are representing the city on a global level, Chicago designer Joefreshgoods makes sure to keep the essence of home close with his work. He recently showed that once again with his “Beauty Shop” Concept Pop Up Shop.
Read MoreThe thing with age comes experience and the matter of that being said about Don Trip and Starlito is understated. The duo has been putting work in and displaying why they’re underground kings in their own right with dominating the airwaves of the South.
Read MoreLiving one of the biggest states in the country, Dallas is among one of the most vibrant cities in Texas. One of the reasons being is due to their music scene, and The Outfit, TX has established themselves as the Mavericks of the city. Their differentiation led the floodgates of D-Town Boogie to bring the “Brand New Money” function for the city.
Read MoreSummer is approaching and Festival Season is getting in full swing, and one of the most captivating lineups of 2017 so far has to go to Roling Loud. The budding Miami festival brings fans, supporters, weed lovers, and performers to South Florida for one hell of a time. This year’s lineup included the likes of Curren$y, Mac Miller, Playboi Carti, XXXTentcion, Action Bronson, ASAP Rocky, and more.
Read MoreThe 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 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 MoreThe fashion scene in Houston has opened up in the past few years with the growth of many brands and boutiques. In the short time of its opening, Posture Apparel has made it’s way to being among one of the most elite places to shop for the latest threads in the city. The creative concept store that was once a car garage has turned into a business that hosts brands such as Vintage Bleach, Marc Noir, Haculla, and more. The forward thinking boutique has turned the necks and the mindsets of Houstonians to a different beat, and this has also correlated in the line of their events as well. One of their most profound events that brought out the expanding creative scene was the official showing of Khari Bernard’s Summer Collection.
The central focus was on the growth of Bernard’s skills when it came to the theme, his advancement in design, and cohesiveness of vision. Knowing there is not a shortage of brands who have made their into the city and have pulled in their target demographic, Bernard defied the odds and did things his way. He cultivated his line of clothing to resonate not as a source of garments that one can sport, but also relaying the message to become one with the idea that comes along with each piece he offers in his collections.
Read MoreThe 40 Oz Van 's "40 Oz Bounce" Party Tour have been touring all parts of the USA, but it was only right for the movement to make it's way to the "City of Sprite". The H-Town edition of 40 Oz Bounce was held at the night club, VAO and hosted by the good people of Privy Houston. Here's the exclusive inside look of the turn up documented by Roger Torabi and Josh Aranada.
Check it out and see what's it like when 40 Oz Van brings out some of the finest and lively in Space City.
Read MoreSXSW is one of the most electrifying events when it comes to live music. The Spring Break filled fest is turnt with energy coming from college kids, professionals, musicians, and everyone weird in between providing the vibes in Austin, TX. Modern Life Mag dipped their feet into SXSW festivities this year at the “Welcome to the Traphouse” showcase that featured artists such as Loudiene, Rizzoo Rizzoo, Maxo Kream, YK, The Outfit TX, and more. Here’s the recap video of the showcase held at South Austin Brewery. You’ll see some of your favorite artists, brands, and more in this video.
Read MoreThe great vibes that were presented during SXSW just opened the gates for fans and followers to see their favorite artists live in the nation’s live music capital, Austin, TX. One of the biggest events that went down was Ham on Everything and All Def Digital’s SXSW Showcase that featured the likes of Maxo Kream, Lil Uzi Vert, Rizzoo Rizzoo, Playboi Carti, and more. One of Houston’s most trusted guys behind the lens, Kolby Delce, caught all of the action and here is the exclusive gallery of the showcase below.
Read MoreThe creative energy during SXSW is enormous and events such as the Corner Store prosper because it brings people together for a good time, to network, and ultimately have fun during this festival filled spring break. PotenKo and his crew set up shop at the famous Monkey’s Vintage Shop near Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Read MoreSpace City welcomed the likes of Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti for their “Left Right Tour”. On March 2nd, the youth of the city made their way to the Numbers Night Club on Westhimer. Despite having a sold out crowd, Playboi Carti wasn’t able to make it and Rich the Kid had to fill in for the night’s festivities. Here we have an exclusive VHS recap recorded by rising film guy, Abstrktz.
Read MoreThe "Red Bead" ATLien known to most as Lil Yachty has been erupting into stardom with his internet sensation, "1Night" and playing a pivotal role in Kanye West's sold out show in Madison Square Garden. Yachty continue to let his boat flow gently down the stream with a recent sold out show at Webster Hall in New York City.
Read MoreThe Houston cultural scene continues to grow with more, and you see that with rising stores like Imperial Houston. The throwback boutique has opened the doors for various artists such as Southside Gauxst, Wes Blanco, Doeman, and more to showcase their talents in front of spectators and shoppers. Earlier this week, we attended Doeman's Album Release for his alternative thinking yet hard hitting project, "Outer Body Experience".
Read MoreTrill Sammy and Dice Soho had made an appearance at my former high school’s pre-state pep rally not because I was there, but because my Twitter timeline was filled with the hype. Dice Soho had been in my playlists rotation since the "Mary and Molly" days but never had I seen the hype around him and his tour partner like this; I mean my former high school is in the top twenty largest public schools in the nation and they were all proudly riding these guys’ wave. You had to have been blind to not see the duo putting in major work, scheming something big, something bigger than opening for Maxo Kream, something bigger than making a song with Slim Thug, that something being the embarkation of their very own Texas Tour.
Read MoreThe Houston sneaker scene has grown up and established itself as a staple for the youth in the city since the humble beginnings of the "H-Town Sneaker Summit." The guys who started out their movement in the confines of the Toyota Center have influenced two high school seniors, Filip Da Silva and Zachary Long who turned their hobby of reselling shoes into a full on sneaker convention.
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