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Ladies Leading in Music // Her Music Club Event Recap
Ladies Leading in Music // Her Music Club Event Recap

Women have also played a pivotal role into the direction of music. Whether they are the muse or the people behind the production of executing a Grammy-nominated record, women have gone above and beyond to stand behind the art that they’re creating. In an age where music is getting distributed at faster rates and more artists are emerging days at a time, Her Music Club finds itself as one of Los Angeles’ key playmakers of acknowledging the modern female pioneers that have sketched their place in the industry at this moment.

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Event Recap, Events, PanelsGregory HarrisMusic, Event, Event Recap, Her Music Club, Gibson, Kate Loesch, Monique Chavez, Los AngelesComment
Broadway Joe (FreshGoods) // JoeFreshGoods Polaroid NYC Pop Up Recap
Broadway Joe (FreshGoods) // JoeFreshGoods Polaroid NYC Pop Up Recap

For those who’ve been following fashion and culture for the past year, It’s easy to say that Chicago own’s JoeFreshGoods has been paving a way for independent designers with his collaborations and creative pop-ups he’s been doing. While his resume ranges from the Chicago Bears to Hennessey to McDonalds to MCA, he goes back to his roots to bring New York City an exclusive look into his latest collection.

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Events, Event RecapGregory HarrisJoefreshgoods, Lower East Side, Pop Up Shop, Fashion, Event Recap, New York CityComment
Bric's Birthday Bash // Bric Mason Birthday Block Party
Bric's Birthday Bash // Bric Mason Birthday Block Party

The Dallas Hip Hop scene has always been a vital one that has given the Texas culture a different type of spice when it comes to the creative direction of their music. When it comes to influencers in the city that has been making change for quite some time, you have to mention the legacy of Bric Mason. The iconic hustler has earned his stripes in the game with working the likes of Post Malone, Slim Thug, Curren$y, and more throughout his career and he has certainly paved the way for many acts in the emerging Dallas scene that the world is getting hip to.

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Event Recap, Photo RecapGregory HarrisBric Mason, Dallas, Curren$y, Emotional Xan, SSG Splurge, Larry June, T.Y.E., T.Y., Fendi PComment
A New Age of Rage : How FADE EM ALL + BBY KODIE can be at the forefront of the Houston New Wave
A New Age of Rage : How FADE EM ALL + BBY KODIE can be at the forefront of the Houston New Wave

In this growing process, you find similarities but it's quite interesting when you find differentiation. Acts such as FADE EM ALL and BBY KODIE fit a different mold of artistry that's spouting out the city. Both acts find definitive traits with meaning to rage and not fitting society's norm to fit their own needs in their art. KODIE uses a level of sarcasm and narcism that makes him into an undeniable star and FDA answers the question to expand the flexibility of punk music in a modern age. They recently had a show in Downtown Houston and it was filmed by the talented visionary, Kareem Kourouma

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Event Recap, Events, ConcertsGregory HarrisKareem Kourouma, FADE EM ALL, BBY KODIE, Event Recap, Music RecapComment
La Flame Just Jumped over Jumpman! // Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 "Cactus Jack" Event
La Flame Just Jumped over Jumpman! // Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 "Cactus Jack" Event

Houston may be one of the spots that may be overlooked when it comes to tour dates and pop-ups, but when big events make their way into the biggest city in the Lone Star state, and it’s surely going to result in a large turnout. That’s what exactly happened when Travis Scott gather the residents of Bayou City to meet in Downtown Houston the collaborative event between himself and Air Jordan for the release of their collaborative sneaker.

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Events, Event RecapGregory HarrisTravis Scott, Air Jordan, Events, Houston, Texas, Downtown Houston, RayscorruptedMind, Don ToliverComment
Turning A New Leaf // All Def Music's "ALL DEF LA" R&B Edition
Turning A New Leaf // All Def Music's "ALL DEF LA" R&B Edition

Curated by All Def’s own Jadé Avalos, this edition of All Def LA pivots in a fashion where they’re giving to some of the brightest stars in the genre. The collection of artists featured in the show range from the likes of Ari Lennox, Kyle Dion, Diana Gordon, Arin Ray, and DJ Jadaboo.

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Events, PartiesGregory HarrisAri Lennox, Diana Gordon, All Def Music, All Def Digital, Arin Ray, KYLE DION, JADA BOO, All Def LA, Events, FREE RSVPComment
Connect(ing)-in-the-Cut // WifiEverywhere's "Wifi and Friends 2" Party Recap
Connect(ing)-in-the-Cut // WifiEverywhere's "Wifi and Friends 2" Party Recap

Speaking of fresh minded people, DJ duo WifiEverywhere has been keeping CT on tilt with their latest party series, “Wifi & Friends”. We recently had the chance to get the inside look into festivities with the help of our lead photographer, Ike Abakah.

Check out the sights and scenes of the party.

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Events, FestivalsGregory HarrisConnecticut, Ksubi Kayy, Tri-State, Say Kuro, WifeEverywhereComment
The Godfather Of The Trap : Zaytoven and Friends in Florida
The Godfather Of The Trap : Zaytoven and Friends in Florida

In the season of hot releases for the summer, Zaytoven has been preparing to turn up the stove himself with the release of his project, "TrapHolizay". In the midst of him and his team preparing the rollout for the project, they made a few stops in garnering people's attention towards it. One of the hot spots to stop at was in Miami, Fl.

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Photo Recap, Events, PerformanceGregory HarrisNick Shotz, Miami, Zaytoven, Atlanta, Flexin Fab, Florida, Photo Recap, Event RecapComment
Soul in The Sunshine State: GoldLink x Masego Show Recap in Orlando
Soul in The Sunshine State: GoldLink x Masego Show Recap in Orlando

Coming off the heels of one successful year, Goldlink continues to tour across the country sharing some of the great sounds from his latest album, "At What Cost". The album that brought the Grammy Nominated hit, "Crew" has positioned the DMV artist in a new spotlight and he's easily one of the most sought-after artists to come out of the are that have come out in quite some time.  In the pursuit of furthering his sound, he recently made a tour stop in Florida.

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Photo Recap, Photography, Events, ConcertsGregory HarrisGoldlink, Masego, Orlando, Swerve, Swerve Presents, Florida, Show Recap, ConcertComment
The Bless Ya Trap Experience : A Look Into Smokepurp x Murda Beatz House Party + Pop Up Shop
The Bless Ya Trap Experience : A Look Into Smokepurp x Murda Beatz House Party + Pop Up Shop

Although the rap world is filled with lots of news and music circulating, it's easy to say that Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz had the industry on their toes with their anticipating release, "Bless Ya Trap". In the preparation of the release, the anticipation grew even more with having a signature pop up shop at 424 Fairfax and they also held a house party that the likes of Bhad Babie, Rae Sremmurd, Jez Dior, Fat Nick, and more attended.

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Photo Recap, Pop Up Shops, Events, PartiesGregory HarrisAlamo Records, Smokepurrpp, Murda Beatz, Los Angeles, California, House Party, Pop UpComment
International Mob Meetup : A Rap A Lot + A$AP Mob Photo Editorial
International Mob Meetup : A Rap A Lot + A$AP Mob Photo Editorial

The Rap A Lot family has seen many years of true legacy in their lifetime, but the resurgence of the brand has moved these guys into a different light with displaying a different level of youth attached to the brand. In the midst of reshaping of what it means to be apart of the Rap A Lot family, their creative director Lil Jay So Icy has been playing a pivotal role into who they're getting connected with and one of their biggest link-ups was with the iconic creative collective, ASAP MOB.

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Photo Recap, Photography, ArtGregory HarrisASAP Mob, A$AP Mob, Rap A Lot, Rap A Lot Records, Hip Hop, MusicComment
Get Your Roll On (Florida Edition) : Sniper Gang x South Florida Bike Life Photo Editorial
Get Your Roll On (Florida Edition) : Sniper Gang x South Florida Bike Life Photo Editorial

The Florida lifestyle is one that can imagine being on during the Spring and Summer, but to be fully indulged with it all year out is another thing. In past event recap photo editorials we feature on the Sunshine State, it's been primarily based on music but this go around we wanted to feature more of the lifestyle aspect that's embedded in the culture there. Our staff photographer based in Miami, Nick Shotz captured some flicks of Kodak Black's apparel company, Sniper Gang and the famous collective, South Florida Bike Life this past weekend.

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Photography, Photo RecapGregory HarrisSniper Gang, Miami, Florida, South Florida Bike Life, Nick Shotz, Motorcycle, Bike Life, RecapComment
The Little Brother Earns His Crown : Rocky Banks Sold Out Show Recap
The Little Brother Earns His Crown : Rocky Banks Sold Out Show Recap

Still sticking to that belief, Banks is coming off the release of his latest project, "Big Little Brother", probably the most versatile body of work that listeners can hear from Mr. Banks with him offering an entirety of work that propels past the boxes that some publications put him into. In effort to offer another element to its release, Banks packed a sold-out crowd in Houston to perform the project along with other hits that many of his fans are familiar with. Relive the experience of this with the help of MLM cameraman Kolby Delce and Highstarfilms.

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Events, Photo Recap, PhotographyGregory HarrisRocky Banks, BLAIR, Houston, Texas, Modern Life Mag, Recap, Event RecapComment
New Age Mob Ties: A Weekend with The Rap A Lot Family
New Age Mob Ties: A Weekend with The Rap A Lot Family

From getting shoutouts from Notorious B.I.G. to breaking acts such as the Geto Boys and UGK, Rap A Lot has played a major role in the development of the 3rd Coast sound. In addition to the legacy they've already made along the way, "The New Wave" including Lil Jay So Icy, Tre Stanley, The Prince Brothers, and more are rejuvenating the iconic H-Town brand in a fashion where it fits with the modern music scene while also still holding onto it's roots. 

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Photography, Photo Recap, EventsGregory HarrisRap A Lot, ASAP Illz, A Boogie, Houston, TexasComment
Grammy Season: 3rdShift 1017 Grammy Party w/ Hoodrich Pablo Juan Recap
Grammy Season: 3rdShift 1017 Grammy Party w/ Hoodrich Pablo Juan Recap

The event scene in the New York City area has been topsy-turvy for the past few years, but 3rd Shift has made the evolutionary change to how the operation of parties in New York City should be done. In their recent efforts, they have broken Drake's "God's Plan" at their New Year's Eve party, booked the likes of Trippie Redd, Yung Bans, Cousin Stizz, and more, and now they have put the icing on the cake with their "1017 Grammy Party".

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Photo Recap, Photography, EventsGregory HarrisGrammy, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, New York City, Yung Mal & Lil Quill, 3rdShiftComment
The Heat Is On: Art Basel Recap with 2 Chainz, MadeinTyo, Lil Wayne, and more
The Heat Is On: Art Basel Recap with 2 Chainz, MadeinTyo, Lil Wayne, and more

The heat in Florida doesn’t turn down even at night and the vibes of the beach were definitely in the air during Art Basel. The event expo has been a central place for artists, designers, and creatives to come embrace the Sunshine State during the winter and enjoy some of the curated pieces and events brands have put together in South Florida. Our staff photographer, NickxShotz grabs some photos of 2 Chainz, MadeinTyo, Lil Wayne, and more in the midst of the artistic madness.

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Performance, PhotographyGregory HarrisASAP Rocky, Lil Wayne, MadeinTyo, Dave East, Miami, Art Basel, Recap, Photo RecapComment
6etrayal and Richard and Grace bring out the youth of Houston at their “Keep It Silent” pop up shop
6etrayal and Richard and Grace bring out the youth of Houston at their “Keep It Silent” pop up shop

The artistic/DIY scene in Houston has grown in the past 5 years with more people getting creative in music, art, clothing, photography, and more, it has enhanced the thinking of the city in moving forward and getting better. One of the front runners who has established their footing in the brewing scene in Houston has been 6etrayal. The thoughtful yet risk-taking brand has crafted material that has shown Houstonians a different way of making independent threads and knowing how to tap into their market.

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Events, Pop Up ShopsGregory Harris6etrayal, Richard and Grace, Pop Up Shop, Events, Rizzoo Rizzoo, Ryan Knew, LudatheshooterComment
The Real Comes to Florida: J.I.D. x Earth Gang Miami Show Recap
The Real Comes to Florida: J.I.D. x Earth Gang Miami Show Recap

When it comes to the structure of live shows that's taken place in the nation, Miami has to be one of the hottest places for events and concerts. Swerve Life has been paving the way for the past couple of noticing how important it is to have shows in South Florida, and they brought a great crowd for their show with J.I.D., Chaz French, and EarthGang in Miami. T

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Events, Photo RecapGregory HarrisEarthGang, J.I.D., Chaz French, Miami, Florida, Recap, Photo RecapComment