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EARN YOUR LEISURE × INVEST FEST

The biggest financial literacy podcast, Earn Your Leisure, returned to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta for their 2nd annual Invest Fest. This year’s festival brought out more than 12,000 people for the weekend-long assortment of activities & expert-led discussions focused on investing, entrepreneurship, real estate, and financial literacy. Speakers included billionaire Dan T. Cathy (chairman of Chick-fil-A), billionaire real estate entrepreneur Donahue Peebles, T.I., Dame Dash, Terrence J, DJ Envy, Angela Yee and many more.

Steve Harvey and Harvey Ventures were strategic partners and co-producers for this year’s Invest Fest and programming. “I am proud to partner with Earn Your Leisure, which was founded by two young and dynamic Black entrepreneurs, to take this year‘s Invest Fest to the next level,” said Steve Harvey. “There is an urgent need for more expansive financial literacy to promote saving, investing, and generational wealth creation for traditionally underserved communities. Rashad and Troy have responded with an incredibly innovative and visionary platform to make this information open and accessible to all.”

The highlight of the festival came when billionaire writer/director Tyler Perry took to the stage alongside Earn Your Leisure hosts Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal to share words of wisdom and influential takeaways he learned throughout his career. Immediately following Tyler Perry’s fireside chat, Steve Harvey joined the guys on stage to congratulate them and to salute Mr. Perry.

“We created Earn Your Leisure and now Invest Fest to marry culture and commerce. We know that information and resources about financial literacy, investing, entrepreneurship and building generational wealth have traditionally been inaccessible for our culture, said Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, Founders, Earn Your Leisure. Sponsored by Chase, Vibranium, BET & META, Invest Fest included a vendor marketplace with over 250 small businesses as well as live podcast stages with interviews from top entrepreneurs and celebrities.

The festival began with a VIP kick off-party featuring fireside chats with Terrence J, Kenny Burns and others, followed by a high-energy performance from T-Pain and a surprise performance by multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Queen Naija.

One of the most anticipated moments of the festival was the all-star billionaire fireside chat with Chick-fil-A chairman Dan T. Cathy, R. Donahue Peebles, moderated by Matthew Garland. Stand-out speakers included Ian Dunlap,19 Keys, Pinky Cole (founder/owner of Slutty Vegan), ET The Hip Hop Preacher and Dame Dash, who dropped gems on ownership and becoming your own boss. The festival came to a close with an explosive, awe-inspiring performance from Hip Hop heavyweight Rick Ross.

SCHOOL YEAR IN STYLE

Can you believe the fall school season is just around the corner? Before you know it, it’ll be time to hit the halls and retailers, Champs, Foot Locker, and Lids are here to ensure you start the year off right with fashion-forward products that are ideal for every semester.

Listed below are product recommendations, along with details of some of the best styles from Champs, Foot Locker, and Lids that are guaranteed to start the school year off right.

Champs

Women’s

For the Comfort-Seeker

The New Balance 327 ($100) is made with a suede and nylon construction which is lightweight and breathable for unmatched comfort and a casual aesthetic. Its design is inspired by vintage shoes from the 1970s and is made for all-day wear.

For the Fashionista

The Nike Blazer Mid ’77 ($105) is one of the trendiest shoes right now and is worn by the celebrities and athletes alike. The classic colorway makes it easy to pair with all of the new pieces in your wardrobe as well!

For the Cozy Girl

The Champion Reverse Weave Cropped Cut Off Crew ($55) is a perfect mix of comfort and boldness! Its heavyweight fabric is durable and comes in various colors that’ll make you dressed to impress.

For the Trendsetter

The new adidas Originals Puffer Backpack ($55) is perfect for those looking to standout in the hallways this school year. It provides maximum wearability with an elegant look for the school supplies.

Men’s

For the Fashion Lover

The Nike Air Force 1 ’07 LE ($110) is a classic that provides durability, comfort and style in one!

For the Classic Guy

The Vans Old Skool ($70) is a fit for skaters, fashion lovers and everyone in between. The iconic shoe comes in a wide variety of colorways for you to pick from.

For the Adventurer

The Crocs Classic Clog ($50) are a perfect addition to the school wardrobe as they’re water-friendly with ventilation ports to keep your foot dry during those unpredictable weather days.

For the Streetwear Fan

The Nike Tech Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie ($130) is a stylish addition that anyone would love! It’s a lightweight, cozy hoodie that comes in a wide variety of colors that’ll guarantee all eyes on you.

Kid’s

For the Classic Kid

The Vans Old Skool ($40) is a comfortable, stylish and durable addition for your little’s school wardrobe this year.

For the Fashionista Kid

The UGG Fluff Yeah Slide ($75) is both cozy and fashionable! The sandals come in a variety of fun, exciting colors to pick from.

For the Adventurous Kid

The Reebok Classic Leather SP ($65) is a classic sneaker that offers support and security while matching your little fashionista’s vibe in cool colors.

For the Organizer

The Nike Youth Brasilia JDI Mini Backpack ($25) is durable with zippered compartments that will provide security all day. The spotted animal print comes in two colorways that’ll give you the most stylish award this year!

Foot Locker

For Every Day Wear

The adidas NMD R1 ($150) are known for their style and extreme comfort, making them perfect to sport any day of the week.

For the Streetwear Fan

The Air Force 1 Low ($110) is a popular, versatile silhouette that’s ideal for anyone who wants to create effortless looks.

For Edgy Looks

The Vans S8-Hi ($80) are one of the most iconic shoes for skateboarding or casual wear. The clean and simple silhouette makes them easy to style.

For Premium Comfort

Whether you’re going for a run or looking for a casual pair of sneakers to complete your look, look no further than the New Balance 574 ($85) – designed with comfort, durability, and support in mind.

For Comfy Looks

The COZI Perfect Hoodie ($35) is a soft fleece fabric hoodie that is a must-have to provide warmth and snugness throughout the day.

For Style + Function

These lightweight and breathable cotton twill LCKR Supplement Utulity Cargo Shorts ($39.95) provide premium comfort without compromising on fashion.

Lids

Popular + Stylish Headwear

Lids offers an array of sports hats in different styles for youth and adults, including customization options. Retail price begins at $20

Fashion Meets Function

Show your love for your favorite sports team and comfortably carry your essentials using one of Lids’ Team Backpacks. Retails for $79.95

JESSIE WARE – FREE YOURSELF

Jessie Ware today shares the energetic video for latest single “Free Yourself.” Watch Here.

Directed by Vicky Lawton, the “Free Yourself” video is loaded with infectious energy that celebrates the joy of being unapologetically yourself. A figure of empowerment draped in red silky luxury, Jessie literally puts herself on a pedestal to coach ‘names not numbers’ covered in black clothing into freeing their ‘extraordinary colors’.

Packed with catwalks of fierce self-love, the track and video are a stature of indulgence that champions a movement of fun expression.

Since its release “Free Yourself” has gone on to have the biggest week one streams in both the UK and internationally ahead of any other Jessie single. The new track is co-written and produced by Coffee Clarence JR and legendary British producer Stuart Price.

“’Free Yourself’ is the beginning of a new era for me.” explains Jessie. “I’m so excited for people to have this song for the end of their summer; to dance, to feel no inhibitions & to feel joyful because that’s how I’ve been feeling recently being able to tour again and being able to sing again. Enjoy yourself, Free Yourself!”

The new track also tops off a fantastic summer for Jessie, who brought the disco on her rescheduled What’s Your Pleasure? live shows including a headline slot at Glastonbury’s Park stage and a career defining set at Primavera Sound. Later, this year will see Jessie stateside to support Harry Styles on his Love on Tour for 5 dates at Chicago’s United Center.

In amongst completing the rescheduled tour dates, Jessie is busy back in the studio to finish her much-anticipated fifth studio album.

Welcome to the next era of Jessie Ware.

JESSIE WARE TOUR DATES

October

6th – United Center, Chicago (Harry styles support)

8th – United Center, Chicago (Harry styles support)

9th – United Center, Chicago (Harry styles support)

13th – United Center, Chicago (Harry styles support)

14th – United Center, Chicago (Harry styles support)

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TAYLOR SWIFT: NEW ALBUM

The artist is working on a new more experimental and romantic album. Taylor Swift is in Nashville recording songs.

She has been involved in controversy after it was reaffirmed that she is one of the most polluting people in the world with her private plane. But beyond the important consumption that the artist of her private jet makes, there are musical novelties that could pleasantly surprise her followers. According to the British outlet The Sun, the singer would be recording new songs for the near future, an album after two years without releasing one.

The Sun has contacted sources close to Taylor and has confirmed that she is in Nashville writing and recording. She plans to release a more experimental and romantic album, far removed from what we are used to hearing with her own heartbroken songs. Because the artist’s love life is doing very well, thanks to her love affair with Joe Alwyn.

This new album could contain a variety of genres and new sounds. Even Taylor Swift is looking forward to collaborating with up-and-coming producers and singers in the music industry.

It would be the first completely new album we could hear from Taylor Swift in two years. In 2020, she wowed us with two unbelievably great albums in Evermore and Folklore.

In this time, she has also amazed us with the re-recordings of some of her previous musical works, such as Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version), thus becoming the owner of the rights to her own songs.

Article: Andrea Esteban

MONKEYPOX LA

The United States declares monkeypox a national health emergency

Unfortunately, Los Angeles is plagued by monkeypox. As mysterious as it has become, human scientists have defined it as a disease that is further from the truth. In fact, many authoritative sources have labeled it a disease of gay men, when in fact it is closer to the dermis than a medical skin condition. A rash that begins to appear like chickenpox. These are the types of hybrids of ebene pimples that he obtained through several seasons. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is widely spread through kissing, anal, oral, vaginal, skin-to-skin contact, and soiled bedding such as towels. TikTok, the social media platform, has come to the rescue with recorded testimonials assuring us that ghee we are not gay and that they got it from the masseur during a spa service or a night out with a woman. Yet with more than 6,000 cases moving from west to east as covid unfolds, one wonders if hospitals will be overwhelmed during their intersection. One thing is for sure as Los Angeles’ coronavirus numbers flatten. Click HERE for Los Angeles County’s Weekly Monkeypox Case and Vaccine Summary.

Although where the Monkeypox is most inclined is in three states: The states of Washington, New York and Georgia have the highest concentration of cases. Most infections have happened among homosexual men. The World Health Organization (WHO) prescription of reducing the number of partners for men who have sex with men to curb the disease has offended the gay community, which fears that a stigma like that experienced with HIV will be repeated. Efforts to combat monkeypox are not being enough to prevent its rapid spread in the United States. For this reason, the Joe Biden government has decided to declare a national health emergency regarding the disease, a step that it has resisted taking until now. The WHO already declared an international emergency on July 23.

Limit Concealed Carry Guns

After conducting investigations on the homeless, they seem to be in the direct line of danger. Pleading for water and a cell charger around 3am in central LA, this is bar far from the most marginalized group at risk. During a probe of Pico Blvd, we witnessed the indigent in search of finding electricity for their small appliances. On the other hand, this walking case study began at a popular bar in Santa Monica and ended at a Brazilian restaurant with hanging canopy lights attached to an exposed extension cord and plug. Once both our cell and smart watch died, this became a lifeline for us to grab am shared ride as there were no law enforcement in site for well over seven hours. With petty crime and murder on the climb, there’s a huge demand to own a concealed weapon in both LA and NYC. The new law in New York establishes a strict licensing process to obtain a concealed carry permit and a list of places considered “sensitive”.

Click HERE for Los Angeles crime statistics and citywide traffic statistics.

Apply for a License

Every day, New York residents seeking a CCW permit begin their gun permit certification process with US Concealed (New York state approved agency). To find out if you can have a gun license in New York State, US Concealed has put together a simpler online concealed carry permit qualification survey and see if you could get a license. click HERE for further information.

Article: Vaughn Lowery

DUNCAN LAURENCE – ELECTRIC LIFE

As combined global streams of his breakout hit Arcade soar past 10 billion, Duncan Laurence returns with a new single, Electric Life. One of his most personal songs to date, Electric Life is the first track to be released from Laurence’s sessions with his fiance, songwriter Jordan Garfield, and producer Paul Phamous (Frank Ocean, Nick Jonas). Out today via Capitol Records, Electric Life is available for streaming / download HERE. View the lyric video HERE.

Duncan Laurence says, “In ‘Electric Life’ I sing about a warm, loving and grateful feeling towards loved ones who have passed away. It is a positive song about the transformation of deep sorrow into a feeling of hope. Delving into your memories like that probably comes closest to a brief visit to heaven and being there with all the ones you have lost.

While the song’s subject matter is weighty, Laurence was determined to cloak it in dynamic, colorful production inspired by 70s icons like Elton John and Queen. It starts with piano, which is a reference to Arcade, and then it explodes into this up-tempo pre-chorus, he explains. You can sing about sad things, but there has to be a little bit of sunshine poking through those big gray clouds.

On June 22, Laurence invited a small audience to come to the Fabrique Des Lumieres in Amsterdam, where he performed Electric Life live for the very first time. View highlights HERE.

Laurence won the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with Arcade giving a performance that was hailed as powerful by The New York Times and haunting by The Guardian. The song took the #1 spot on Spotify’s Global Viral chart on release and ultimately took off on Tik Tok with now over 56 billion views on the platform. It has attained Gold/Platinum certifications in 37 countries, including Platinum in the U.S. Arcade was Capitol Records #1 most-streamed track of 2021. Laurence marked the milestone with a year-end live performance on the rooftop of the iconic Capitol Tower in Hollywood.

Placing in the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100, Arcade was the first Eurovision Song Contest winner to enter the prestigious chart in 45 years. A top 10 hit at U.S. Adult Contemporary radio, the single also placed on numerous international charts, peaking at No. 1 in five countries and climbing into the top 30 of the UK Official Singles chart and the top 10 of the Shazam Global Pop Chart. Laurence performed Arcade with a string quartet on TODAY and was joined by FLETCHER for a performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Kelly Clarkson even covered the song on her own show. Now, with Electric Life, Laurence begins a new era.

Listen To Electric Life HERE

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PASCAL LETOUBLON × MAX × QUIZZO

PASCAL LETOUBLON x MAX x QUIZZO RELEASE FALL IN LOVE LISTEN HERE.

Pascal Letoublon, the producer of the mega-hit single Friendships, which amassed over 100 Million stream on Spotify alone, returns with the new track Fall In Love. Accompanied by the Italian-German multi-talented artist MAX and the top line writer and singer Quizzo, the young and talented French DJ delivers on Fall In Love. Not just a love song, the club track immediately puts one in the right mood to dance just in time for the summer. Listen HERE via Astralwerks.

TOSH ALEXANDER – CUM YAH

TOSH ALEXANDER BRINGS THE FLARE OF JAMAICAN CULTURE WORLDWIDE WITH NEW SINGLE “CUM YAH”

LISTEN/ STREAM/ PURCHASE HERE

Following this week’s surprise announcement of her highly-anticipated single “Cum Yah,” Jamaican American artist Tosh Alexander delivers the tantalizing new track, one day before Jamaica’s Independence Day, available today to purchase and stream HERE.

No stranger to releasing music excellence that fuses her cultural roots as a Brooklyn-born native raised in Jamaica and Florida, Tosh Alexander’s latest release dominates with appeal to all. The Pop artist, who over the years has grown a strong following within several genres from Dancehall to R&B, channels her Caribbean essence just in time for the peak of Summer.

The Jamaican sensation captivates listeners with a chant-like hook on the JonFX (Vybz Kartel, Shabba Ranks, XXXTentacion) produced track and reels-in attention upon first listen. “My time tuh drive di boat, mi ah di captain” — a lyric taken from the release stands as a pledge that she delivers on.

“Cum Yah” follows the release of a string of singles and guest features by Tosh that continues to dominate globally. From her feature hook to the Billboard-charting hit “Twerk It,” by Busta Rhymes featuring Nicki Minaj to her rendition to Serani’s “No Games” with her Rolling Stone-praised single “Games” Tosh has displayed her artistry in many forms with the achievements to match. Today’s release proves her reign is far from letting up.

Tosh, named after her mother’s favorite singer, Peter Tosh, is a Brooklyn native raised in Jamaica. She captures the best of both worlds in her delivery & refuses to be placed in a box. “I grew up in both cultures so my approach to music and expression reflects exactly that,” she states. Serving her classic movie star looks layered with a Bad Gyal demeanor accompanied with smooth unadulterated vocals, Tosh is excited to release her new genre-bending sound authentic to her upbringing & life experiences. Tosh is no stranger to the music scene having received accolades from Rolling Stone, Clash Magazine & more. “Cum Yah” will serve as her highly anticipated return as she re-claims the title as Jamaica’s hottest sensation following a string of successful releases which include “Games” “Can’t Give You a Try” “911” featuring Ky-Mani Marley and more.

LISTEN/ PURCHASE “CUM YAH” HERE

FOLLOW TOSH ALEXANDER

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JOHN LEGEND – LEGEND

Today, Multiplatinum, 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend announced his highly anticipated eighth studio album, LEGEND, out September 9^th via Republic Records. Executive produced by Legend and prolific producer-writer Ryan Tedder (Beyoncé, Adele, et al), the forthcoming project is a vibrant double album suffused with an unapologetic spirit of sensuality and joy, informed by the full vulnerability of pain, praise and healing. LEGEND is available to pre-order HERE. The full track list for LEGEND is below.

LEGEND marks the first time the musician has officially embraced the iconic meaning of his name throughout his illustrious career. “Until this point, I’ve never used an aspect of my name as the title of an album,” Legend explains. “I had to earn that, to live up to it by delivering in the performance and the music. And this is me saying, I’m proud of who I am, I’m confident in the work I’ve done, and I’m just going to declare it.”

In conjunction with the announcement, Legend released the latest single from the project titled “All She Wanna Do” featuring Grammy Award-nominated rapper Saweetie. Immediately addictive and utterly uplifting, the track was co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder, Monsters and Strangerz, Zach Sketon, Andrew DeRoberts, and Halatrax. Stream “All She Wanna Do” HERE. Watch Legend describe the meaning “Behind the Song” HERE.

Legend previously shared the first two singles from the album including “Honey,” “a sultry, jazz-inspired” R&B track featuring Muni Long (Billboard), and “Dope,” a “summery, feel-good track” featuring rapper JID (Rolling Stone).

In addition, today Legend kicked off the second leg of his critically acclaimed residency, “Love in Las Vegas.” The residency will run from August 5^th – October 20^th and October 14^th – October 29^th. Billboard previously raved about the show, saying “…Legend held the full house in his hands as they danced, screamed and aah-ed their way through a generous set encompassing the multiple Grammy winner’s eight-album catalog of hits and fan faves.” Tickets are available HERE.

ACT I
1 Rounds ft. Rick Ross
2 Waterslide
3 Dope ft JID
4 Strawberry Blush
5 Guy Like Me
6 All She Wanna Do
7 Splash ft Jhene Aiko, Ty Dolla $ign
8 You
9 Fate ft Amber Mark
10 Love ft Jazmine Sullivan
11 One Last Dance
12 All She Wanna Do ft. Saweetie

ACT 2
1 Memories
2 Nervous
3 Wonder Woman
4 Honey ft. Muni Long
5 I Want You to Know
6 Speak in Tongues ft Jada Kingdom
7 The Other Ones ft Rapsody
8 Stardust
9 Pieces
10 Good ft Ledisi
11 I Don’t Love U Like I Used To
12 Home

BIG BOSS VETTE × FLO MILLI × SAUCY SANTANA

After breaking the internet with the original, one of hip-hop’s hottest new voices Big Boss Vette reveals a powerhouse official Remix of her breakthrough banger “Snatched” now featuring none other than Flo Milli and Saucy Santana via Beatstaz/Amigo Records/Republic Records.

Listen to “Snatched”—HERE

Big Boss Vette reups and recharges this anthem with a whole lot of lyrical firepower. Flo Milli and Saucy Santana show out with a series of head-turning rhymes punctuated by fierce and seductive wordplay. The hook hits even harder in between this elite verbal volley.

The original “Snatched” affirmed Big Boss Vette as a star-on-the-rise. It gathered nearly 2 Billion views on TikTok across over 460K creates by some of the biggest names in the world, including Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Halle Bailey, JT of City Girls, Mikayla Nogueira, and more. Thus far, it has amassed 23.3 million cumulative streams and counting. It emerged as “the most added song” at Hip Hop radio last week, while the video impacted rotation on BET, Yo! MTV, and REVOLT. She also sat down with Republic Records TV for “Get To Know” and “Behind The Scenes” of her Instagram.

It’s just the beginning though…

Big Boss Vette continues to make waves across the culture. Most recently, Pitchfork touted her latest single “HEAVY” among “The Ones” as the “must-hear rap song of the day” before going on to note, “On ‘Heavy,’ she declares that even a bullet couldn’t make her quit. By the time the song is over, you can’t help but believe her.” DJ Booth championed her among “10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now on Audiomack,” and Audiomack showcased “Eater” on the “GOOD GOOD” playlist as part of the platforms Women’s History Month celebration. The music video for “Eater” continues to light up regular rotation on BET Jams and BET Hip Hop. She has also appeared on What’s New in Da Lou?

Meanwhile, “Make Em Mad” soundtracked an episode of HBO’s EMMY® Award-nominated Insecure from creator Issa Rae. It played during a key scene of episode 2 from the farewell season 5. Big Boss Vette excitedly broke the news on social media.

Now, she’s got even more heat on deck. You’ve been warned. There’s a new boss in town.

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