Despite being up against the likes of Nas, Kanye West, JAY-Z, Beyoncé and Kid Cudi amongst others, wavering Jay Rock fans and beyond can still feel the presence of their beloved TDE rapper through his new Redemption album – which could easily contend as one of the best rap projects in 2018 when it’s all […]
First seen at the brand’s recent Spring/Summer 2019 collection, A-COLD-WALL* introduces a new sneaker silhouette. Though Samuel Ross’s label often works with Nike, this is A-COLD-WALL*’s first independent sneaker. Dubbed the “Shard Low,” this sleek “Optic White” silhouette is disrupted by obtuse geometric shapes, crafted from the same calf leather as the shoe’s upper. “ACW” […]
Nike has brought back Dan Marino’s original Air Max Speed Turf. Last dropped in 2012, the Nike Air Max Speed Turf is hitting 2018 shelves in a retro-minded OG design. Celebrating Dan Marino and the Miami Dolphins, the new Air Max Speed Turf was brought to life using the classic Dolphins colors with a blend […]
Japanese art collective Ukiyo-e Project teamed up with celebrated photographers, Brian Duffy and Terry O’Neil, on two limited-edition woodblock prints that pay homage to the late David Bowie. From the classical dance-drama of Kabuki to Japanese fashion when he collaborated with Kansai Yamamoto on multiple projects, Bowie had a profound interest in Japanese culture as […]
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (better known as PUBG) has officially surpassed 400 million users as of today. The online shooter has kept up an impressive pace over time with 227 million players monthly and 87 million daily. With a strong amount of players using the free mobile edition, 50 million copies have been sold on PC and […]
Shortly after Smokepurpp and J.I.D. dropped off their XXL Freshman Freestyles, Ski Mask The Slump God has followed up with one of his own. The Florida native shares his unorthodox style with fast-paced lyrics complemented by a catchy flow. His recent freestyle follows his Beware the Book of Eli project which released in May and featured […]
The massively popular battle-royale title Fortnite is the third most successful mobile launch ever, earning $100 million USD in its first 90 days on Apple’s App Store. According to analytics platform Sensor Tower, the free-to-play game has earned its riches from in-game purchases of cosmetics and battle passes that offer exclusive rewards to unlock. The […]
PUMA announced its returned to the basketball world this week with the signings of Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley III. Additionally, those top prospects will be joined by JAY-Z, who has been named president of the line’s operations. Now today, with the goal of melding street-ready style with modern performance technology in mind, PUMA unveils its’ first made-for-hardwood sneaker in […]
Thanks to Mathias Patillon, Louis Vuitton’s Head of Design Men’s Footwear, we have a first look at Virgil Abloh’s debut sneaker design for the luxury house. First teased earlier this month in sketches, Patillon posted a tantalizingly obscure photo to Instagram showing the sneakers from beneath the sole. On that sole is grey, white and […]
Japanese retailer JOURNAL STANDARD joins forces with domestic outdoors experts Snow Peak for a collection of retro-influenced adventure gear. The store’s Relume imprint leans towards comfortable, classic style, which ties in with this drop’s ’90s influence. Vintage Snow Peak branding appears on several tees, while contrasting reds, yellows and blues elevate a small sacoche bag, […]
This week’s drops roundup features Supreme, Cactus Plant Flea Market, adidas Originals by Alexander Wang, Nas’ merch collection from his Nasir album and more. Supreme comes in heavy again this week with two collaborative releases in the form of a special collection with Spitfire, and a two-part footwear release with vans. The number of other […]
CONDO is an annual gallery-sharing program founded by British art dealer Vanessa Carlos back in 2016 in London. The collaborative event will soon take place in New York City. One of the notable participants for the Big Apple edition is Tokyo’s NANZUKA gallery that will take over Petzel’s contemporary art space in the SoHo district. […]
There’s another movie about tech and the folly of men and this time, Netflix’s new flick centers around a crazy A.I. controlling a smart house. Tau, from director Federico D’Alessandro, sees It Follows star Maika Monroe as a grifter who gets mixed up with the psychotic Alex (Ed Skrein), who plans to trap her inside his death trap of a […]
Last month without any notice, Spotify wiped out XXXTentacion’s entire catalog from their database after the company implemented a new “hateful conduct” policy. This eventually led to weeks of public outlash from subscribers and music power-players like Kendrick Lamar who threatened to pull all of his music from the platform. The company would eventually pull […]
With co-founder Yoon busy working on Dior Homme’s forthcoming jewelry collection, AMBUSH’s cohesive, succinct Spring/Summer 2019 collection becomes all the more impressive. Drawing inspiration from Hawaii’s Big Island, where Yoon spent her formative years, “WAVES” centers around sunny layering pieces and ocean-ready gear, including a pair of gold and silver branded surfboards. The tropical influence […]
Grime meets afrobeat as Skepta and Wizkid connect for a brand new song. The duo links up for “Bad Energy (Stay Far Away)” which follows their remix of “Ojuelegba” which featured Drake from a few years back. Today’s song marks the first time the two have officially worked together and their respective styles seamlessly blend on the […]
Seminal British artist Anish Kapoor is suing the National Rifle Association for spotlighting his Chicago-installed Cloud Gate (2004) sculpture in a promotional video without the artist’s permission. This week, Kapoor issued a copyright infringement lawsuit to the U.S. District Court in Chicago aimed at the gun rights advocate. “These sadly are times in which it […]
Snapchat currently has close to 50 shows on its Discover page that includes news and reality series. Now, the social media platform is planning to debut its first docuseries which is slated to air in September. Endless Summer will feature Laguna Beach star Summer McKeen alongside her boyfriend and neighbor Dylan Jordan, with guest appearances from other […]
After capturing the collective attention of wavering indie fans with the release of “Whatever Comes to Mind” back in April, things back been looking up for the Toronto-based crooner. Today, despite having only released three singles, MorMor is continuing to expand his movement with yet another synth-pop summer gem titled, “Waiting On The Warmth.” Accompanied […]
NOAH continues its run of politically-inspired releases with a new “Free the Children” T-shirt. The tee is a direct response to the current immigration policy that has led to families being separated at the Mexico-U.S. border and children kept in custody. In a statement announcing the release, Brendon Babenzian’s label explained that “What’s being done in our name […]
