Concert Review | N*E*R*D at Irving Plaza

Before attending a N*E*R*D show for the first time, there are a few tips at surviving their extreme energetic show: Read more

Ashley Stewart Premium Denim Preview

Spotlights have been shone on the plus size community. From spreads in Nude plus size spreads in Glamour, to Gabby Sidibe on V Magazine and Beth Ditto on Paper Mag, Plus size women and fashion has been in the face of mainstream fashion and media. As a member of the plus community I have been a part of the call for fashionable options. Read more

Giant Step’s SummerStage 2010 presents Raphael Saadiq

In the middle of a heatwave, nothing could turn music lovers away from Central Park on a Saturday afternoon. Young and old gathered to enjoy as SummerStage and Giant StepRaphael Saadiq presented the music of headliner singer/songwriter/producer. Read more

Exclusive | Inside Hugo Boss “Beat The Heat” Party [Video]

Last Hugo Boss hosted the Beat The Heat Party on the rooftop of their corporate offices, located in the heart of Chelsea NYC. The highly anticipated fete was definitely the party of the summer. Read more

AfroPunk Festival | Mos Def

I have lost count as to how may times I have seen Mos Def perform. One thing is for sure, Mos Def knows how to put on a show and you will get your money’s worth. It’s hard to describe what a typical Mos Def show is like. Depending on how he may feel, he may perform a show complete with very few of his own songs, but more like the songs from artists that influenced him like Nina Simone, Howling Wolf, or even Bell Biv DeVoe. He interacts with the crowd as if they are sitting in his living-room digging through old vinyl records or CDs. The fact remains, Mos Def is a storyteller. It is clear to the audience that each song and it’s order were given considerable thought. Read more

AfroPunk Festival | Cipher + Interview

One of the bands I was most excited to see perform at the AfroPunk Festival was Cipher. Their socially conscious lyrics against the roaring guitars and hardcore drums, can put any one in a trance and send them dancing uncontrollably in to a mosh pit. Read more

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