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Photo of store that is being opened by DJ Khaled and Snipes!

SNIPES and DJ Khaled Open Store

SNIPES, the global sneaker and streetwear retailer with 750 stores across Europe and the US, and Grammy-award winning music mogul DJ Khaled, are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated opening of the We The Best x SNIPES store on Collins Avenue in Miami. This innovative retail destination, set to open its doors on August 3, is poised to usher Miami to the forefront of sneaker & streetwear culture while embodying SNIPES’

commitment to the communities they serve.

The We The Best x SNIPES store promises an unparalleled shopping experience, combining the essence of South Florida’s vibrant sneaker and streetwear culture with the latest SNIPES apparel and exclusive co-branded merchandise. Spearheading this groundbreaking collaboration is SNIPES CEO Sven Voth, alongside the visionary music producer and artist, DJ Khaled, who also serves as the brand’s Chief Creative Officer of SNIPES.

Housed in the heart of Collins Ave, the 6,105 square foot store is a testament to DJ Khaled’s dedication to push Miami’s culture forward. His artistic touch in designing the space interprets the gritty SNIPES store format in his signature modern, futuristic, and design-centric way. The result is a unique blend that captures the vibrant energy of Miami’s sneaker and streetwear culture.

Notably, DJ Khaled’s new office is integrated into the store, demonstrating his personal investment in the project. Besides spacious meeting and sitting areas, his office includes a fully equipped recording studio, a unique feature that showcases DJ Khaled and SNIPES’ commitment to nurturing local talent. Aspiring artists in Miami will have the opportunity to record their tracks within the store and have them sent directly to their devices, amplifying Miami’s creative spirit.

“I’m proud to partner and launch the We The Best x SNIPES store in the heart of Miami Beach,” said DJ Khaled. “To be able to bring a concept store like this to the city is truly remarkable and will uplift the community. I’ve always had a deep love and connection to sneaker culture and streetwear fashion which is the core essence of this new retail store. The community will now have a place not only to come and shop some of the latest brands, but to also have a unique shopping experience like no other.”

Miami is the perfect backdrop for the We The Best x SNIPES store, drawing inspiration from the city’s distinctive culture, vibrant energy, and strong sense of community. In this iconic location, SNIPES reaffirms its mission to make a positive impact on local residents. Beyond its renowned streetwear offerings, SNIPES’ ethos embraces a broader vision focused on empowering and uplifting communities not just locally but also across the globe. The store’s presence in Miami symbolizes a fusion of creativity and inclusivity, promising to connect with the city’s dynamic spirit and cultural diversity.

“We are thrilled to officially open the doors of the We The Best x SNIPES  store in Miami,” says Jim Bojko, SNIPES USA President. “This marks an exciting chapter for us as we deepen our connection to the vibrant Miami community. Our commitment to positively impact the city goes beyond streetwear and fashion; it’s about uplifting the communities we serve by fostering organic and long-lasting outreach programs such as the upcoming basketball court remodel in Brownsville. With DJ Khaled’s vision and our resources, we look forward to creating more such unique experiences that resonate deeply with the Miami community, and we are honored to be a part of this dynamic city’s cultural fabric.”

The grand opening celebration on August 3, hosted by DJ Khaled, will be a momentous occasion for the Miami community. The festivities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community giveaways, and special appearances by notable celebrity guests and tastemakers, solidifying the store’s significance as a cultural landmark in the vibrant city.

The We The Best x SNIPES  store opens its doors on August 3, 2 p.m. EST at 673 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 

For more information, please visit www.snipesusa.com.

About SNIPES:

As the leading sneaker and streetwear retailer in the US and Europe, SNIPES offers products from top brands like Nike, Jordan, adidas, and New Balance through its 700 global stores and digital properties. SNIPES works with local community partners as well as international brands and personalities such as its Chief Creative Officer DJ Khaled to support, empower, and celebrate street culture.

Title image for the new single Tyga, Mario and Lil Wayne are releasing!

Lil Wayne Teams Up With Mario & Tyga

Hip Hop legend, Lil Wayne joins the R&B soul singer Mario and Tyga on the summer anthem, Main One via Epic Records. This iconic trio brings the heat on their new single accompanied by vibrant visuals and a sexy ambiance. The video is infused with diamonds, high end designer looks and beautiful women all inside of a jaw dropping mansion. The balance of Lil Wayne and Tyga‘s bars against Mario‘s lush vocals makes for a instant banger. 

About Lil Wayne & Young Money Entertainment:
Lil Wayne rewrote the entire game in his image. The five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum rap icon, Young Money Entertainment founder, acclaimed author, pro skater, philanthropist, and history-making superstar continues to leave an indelible tattoo on the culture. He has cemented his legacy forever as “one of the best-selling artists of all time,” tallying sales in excess of 100 million records worldwide with 25 million albums and 90 million digital tracks sold in the United States alone. In 2022, Wayne earned his first Diamond certification from the RIAA with his generational smash hit “Lollipop” feat. Static Major. Not to mention, he has garnered 26 BET Awards, 4 Billboard Music Awards, 7 MTV Awards, 4 Soul Train Awards and 8 BMI Awards, as well as recently received the Global Impact Award at The Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective. He’s slated to be named a BMI Icon Award at the forthcoming 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. 

With a discography highlighted by five career spanning #1 debuts beginning with 2008’s 6x platinum, 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning opus Tha Carter III and its 5x platinum, 2011 successor Tha Carter IV, he released the latest version of the series – Tha Carter V – in 2018. Not only did it clinch #1 on the Billboard 200, but it also achieved “the second-largest streaming week for an album in history.” Every song on the tracklisting charted on the Billboard Hot 100 as he became “the first artist to debut two songs in the top 5.” It all bulldozed the way for his thirteenth full-length, Funeral, a year later. Simultaneously, Wayne owns and operates Young Money Entertainment as C.E.O. The company ignited the careers of two of the most successful artists ever—Drake and Nicki Minaj. The committed philanthropist founded The One Family Foundation too.

Reebok x VeeFriends via 360 MAGAZINE.

Reebok + VeeFriends

Unveil Classic Nylon Collaboration

The Collection is Inspired by Aspiring Alpaca, one of the Original VeeFriends Characters created by Serial Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

Reebok + VeeFriends, a contemporary entertainment company created by serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, announced a collaborative release inspired by one of the 283 VeeFriends characters: the VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon.

VeeFriends was developed around characters, all of which Vaynerchuk imagined, created, and drew himself to foster a movement of kindness and positivity. The company’s mission is to scale 283 unique VeeFriends characters and their attributes to create a better world. The characters represent the manifestation of metaphysical concepts and virtues such as love, kindness, gratitude, resiliency, adaptability, ambition, and more.with Reebok,” said Vaynerchuk.”

This collaboration’s inspiration, Aspiring Alpaca, ties in with Reebok’s aspiration to create opportunity, products, and inspiration for individuals to reach their full potential, as the character encourages people to pursue their dreams.

“As a 1980s kid and pop culture enthusiast, you can imagine how thrilled I am to collaborate incredibly excited to extend VeeFriends to another consumer product like sneakers, which is at the forefront of popular culture. Working with the Reebok team has been a pleasure, and I can’t wait for everyone to rock the VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon.”

The concept is applied to Reebok’s heritage silhouette, the Classic Nylon, which debuted in 1991 and has a minimalist yet classic look. The Reebok x VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon (100070037) features a nylon upper with suede overlays, the VeeFriends logo in the windowbox and the original Series 1 drawing of Aspiring Alpaca on the tongue.

The VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon will be available for $90 in unisex sizing on Reebok.com and shop.veefriends.com beginning August 24th, 2023.

Celebrating the collection, the creative campaign features three individuals – Shahreen “Katz” Ahmed, Christian Robles, Esma Shmeit – selected from the VeeFriends collectors’ community who embody the ethos of Aspiring Alpaca.

  • ● Shahreen “Katz” Ahmed is an active and positive person in the VeeFriends community. They are the Founder of VeeRoses, which is an initiative to give “roses” to individuals while sharing positive affirmations. Katz hosts Wellness Wired Twitter spaces that focuses on health and wellness of the greater Web3 community and is the curator of in­person community events for VeeFriends, World of Women, and more.
  • ● Christian Robles is a professional boxer and is working towards a title shot with the support of the VeeFriends community. A competitor in the ring and positive force outside of it, Robles is dedicated to embodying the VeeFriends ethos of kindness, empathy, and positivity.
  • ● Esma Shmeit is an up-and-coming female rapper from Canada who participated in the Gala Music competition at VeeCon 2023. The experience humbled and fueled her determination to continue pursuing her aspirations of becoming a female rap star, and she encouraged others to pursue their dreams.

About VeeFriends

VeeFriends is a contemporary entertainment company that combines art, storytelling, collecting, events and innovative technologies to build a community around a movement of kindness and positivity. The company’s mission is to scale 283 unique VeeFriends characters and their attributes to create a better world. These characters foster a sense of community and inspire creativity, self-discovery, accountability, and personal growth.

For more information, visit https://veefriends.com and join the discord channel.

About Reebok Design Group

Reebok Design Group (RDG) is the global brand hub of design, development, innovation, marketing and creative services for Reebok footwear and apparel. As the central source of the brand’s creative vision, RDG provides ongoing support and expertise to Reebok’s network of strategic partners around the world. RDG champions Reebok’s storied heritage, ethos and DNA to authentically deliver a unified brand directive and consumer experience globally. A division of SPARC Group, RDG is headquartered in Boston, MA.

For more information, visit Reebok.com or, for the latest news at News.Reebok.com. Discover Reebok on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Iron Man poster wedding edition! Its a big wedding festivity to celebrate the heroes uniting.

THE SUPER HERO WEDDING

Hitting stands next month, X-MEN #26 and INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10 will feature the long-awaited wedding between Emma Frost and Tony Stark! Current X-MEN and INVINCIBLE IRON MAN writer Gerry Duggan will deliver this moment that fans never thought would happen, alongside series artists Stefano Caselli (X-Men) and Juan Frigeri (Invincible Iron Man). Teased for years, this highly-anticipated story will tie directly into FALL OF X, the dark new era of X-Men storytelling which officially kicked off in last week’s X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1. 

Krakoa has fallen and for the first time in ages, the X-Men have their backs against the wall. FALL OF X calls for bold new alliances and as Emma Frost and Tony Stark’s Hellfire Club partnership strengthens so will their romantic feelings! First, in X-MEN #26, the X-Men are taken aback by Tony’s shocking proposal as well as Emma’s answer of “Yes!” Then, readers are cordially invited to the wedding of Anthony Edward Stark and Emma Grace Frost in INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10. Come join the lucky couple as they exchange vows. Attire is Hellfire formal. Orchis raid to follow. 

In honor of the occasion, acclaimed artist Meghan Hetrick has turned out two stunning variant covers for INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10. An homage to Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson’s iconic wedding in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, this variant cover will be available in two formats, one depicting the characters in super hero attire and one featuring them in fashionable formalwear!

“Neither seems like the marrying type. Why this works, and how this works, and how much fun this is whether their marriage works or not will need to be seen to be believed and you’ll have to buy it to find out!,” Duggan told IGN. “They certainly don’t seem like they’re ready to be married to anyone, let alone to each other, but life can change quickly.”

Check out Meghan Hetrick’s covers now and RSVP to the comic book wedding of the decade by preordering X-MEN #26 and INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #27 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Photo of the car's beautiful and slick wheels and design.

PIRELLI SCORPION MS: ALL-SEASON TIRE

Pirelli launches the new Scorpion MS: a high performance all-season tire created as original equipment for the latest generation of SUVs. The heir to the Scorpion Verde All Season and Scorpion Zero All Season, this new product is led by the company’s Eco-Safety Design philosophy, which combines the highest safety standards with reduced environmental impact. As a result, this new tire benefits from better grip in both wet and dry conditions, and reduces rolling resistance compared to previous models. To meet the demands of the countries for which it is destined, the Pirelli Scorpion MS has a long tire life – a sought-after characteristic from American drivers – as well as comfort: particularly requested by the Asian market. As it is intended for SUVs, the tire has also been designed for light off-road use as well as snow driving.

THREE OUT OF FOUR SCORPION MS TIRES FOR ELECTRIC SUVs

The Pirelli Scorpion MS was born to equip the latest premium and prestige SUVs. It will be available also with some of Pirelli’s key specialities as requested by carmakers, like the Elect technology for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. In total, 75% of all the original equipment Scorpion MS co-development projects feature Elect technology. One example is the Maserati Grecale Folgore, the Italian manufacturer’s first fully-electric SUV, for which Pirelli has developed two new Scorpion MS fitments: 255 50 R19 all around, as well as 255 45 R20 at the front and 295 40 R20 at the back, both with Elect marking. This new tire shows how well-adapted the Scorpion family is to electric mobility, with more than 30% of the entire Scorpion range featuring Elect markings. Other technologies that can be found on different versions of Scorpion MS tires include the Seal Inside anti-puncture system, Run Flat – which allows drivers to keep going even with zero tire pressure – and PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System), to reduce cabin noise while driving. In the future, on request of car manufacturers, Pirelli RunForward – just debuted on the new P Zero E – could also be integrated: this new technology allows journeys to continue after a puncture, an increasingly important feature in electric cars, which often don’t come with a spare wheel due to the presence of the batteries.

NEW M+S TREAD PATTERN DESIGN

For this new tire, Pirelli’s research and development department worked on both the compound and tread pattern design. A new formulation of polymer and particular resins favour grip as well as wet and dry braking, while the sipes are designed to optimize performance on snow: fulfilling the demands of Pirelli’s manufacturer partners. Another priority for the Scorpion MS is acoustic and plastic comfort, reducing noise by 25% compared to the Scorpion Verde All Season: a result achieved thanks to the customized pitch sequence, to the particular spacing and inclination of the main grooves as well as the single-ply carcass. This carcass is light and strong, soaking up all the demands of the road and making the driving experience more pleasurable while also improving steering precision. Rolling resistance remains low due to the optimization of the compounds and tread pattern. Finally, the contact patch deformation is uniform even when the tire is subjected to lateral and longitudinal forces: a quality that contributes towards a regular wear pattern throughout the whole life of the tire.

PIRELLI SCORPION, AN SUV-SIZED FAMILY

The new Scorpion MS joins the range of Pirelli tires dedicated to the unique characteristics of SUVs. All the products within the Pirelli Scorpion family have been designed to cope with the weight and driving dynamics that set these vehicles apart from traditional cars, and there is a specific variant for all types of weather conditions.

Great image of the epic Spider-boy the great character created by Marvel

Marvel’s Latest Breakout Spider-boy

With multiple sold-out printings of his key appearances and a mysterious backstory that’s gripped the imaginations of fans, Spider-Boy’s impact on the Marvel mythos is undeniable, and it’s bound to get even bigger when he headlines his very own solo series this fall! 

Leaping from the pages of Dan Slott and Mark Bagley’s blockbuster run of Spider-Man, the series will finally reveal the startling origin of Bailey Briggs, Peter Parker’s long-lost sidekick. In addition, Spider-Boy’s very own rogues gallery will be introduced, including the mad scientist behind his creation! As Spider-Boy digs into his top-secret past, he’ll discover the shocking reason why no one in the Marvel Universe remembers him and if there’s anything he can do to fix it! Answers will have to wait, but in the meantime, fans can check out new variant covers for SPIDER-BOY #1 by two of the industry’s most inventive artists: David Aja and John Tyler Christopher. Aja’s stylish cover highlights the unique way Spider-Boy traverses the city while John Tyler Christopher’s cover breathtakingly depicts the young hero in the artist’s signature Negative Space style!

“Spider-Man isn’t supposed to have a sidekick. That’s just wrong on so many levels. And that is exactly why we are going to have so much fun with this,” Slott explained. “Both this character—and this new title—are going to break all the rules. Bailey Briggs is going to have over-the-top adventures in the Spider-Man corner of the Marvel Universe. He’ll be facing off against a mix of both all-new villains and fan-favorite Spidey bad guys. The one thing we can promise you, whenever you pick up a copy of SPIDER-BOY, we are going to take the weirdest and wildest swings with every single story! Our goal is to get every reader to ask two questions: ‘What in the hell did I just read?!’ and ‘When is the NEXT one coming out?!'”

Rising Popularity of Smart Homes

What It Means for Your Health

Technology has taken over our daily lives, and it has changed the way we function. With technology’s advancement comes the rise of smart homes. Smart homes have been gaining attraction, with people making efforts to amplify their home with digital connections. 

Homes can now be connected and controlled via smartphones, tablets or computers. These smart homes come with a range of benefits- increased security, improved energy efficiency, and better convenience. But what about health concerns, how does smart home technology impact lives? Let’s explore the rising popularity of smart homes and what it means for your health and ownership of your home.

Improved Air Quality

Smart homes are connected to systems that monitor air quality; this means in-home pollutants are monitored in real-time. This benefit is particularly useful for those who live in cities with heavy pollution. 

A connected home will automatically take steps to purify the air in your home to reduce the number of pollutants present. It can also remind you when filters need replacing. This kind of technology can also be used to extract smoke, pollen, and dust from your home, improving the health of those who suffer from allergies.

Improved Nutrition

We all know that eating healthy is good for us, but it’s not always easy, particularly if you have a busy lifestyle. Smart homes can help! 

Automated smart home kitchens can remind you to use specific ingredients that are about to expire, help you cook balanced meals and even make personalized nutrition recommendations. This kind of technology can make a massive impact on our health and well-being.

Better Sleep Habits

Smart homes can help us reduce stress levels and promote better sleep. By using technology to track and monitor sleep patterns, smart homes can adjust thermostats, lighting, and sound levels to promote better sleep quality.

Additionally, automated home systems can help you wind down before bed by reducing blue light exposure and avoid disruptors like phone notifications that affect your ability to drift off to sleep.

Improved Home Management

Home repairs can be a headache for homeowners. However, smart technology can make these problems more manageable. Smart homes can monitor appliances and alert you when they need maintenance or repairs. 

Moreover, smart technology can help mitigate the risk of home invasions and assist with smoke and fire detection, a great bonus when it comes to your home warranty and overall peace of mind.Home warranty companies offer coverage for many of these systems, giving you an additional layer of safety as stipulated here: https://www.cinchhomeservices.com/faq-library/-/faq/home-warranty-Mississippi.

Smart Home Appliances and Health Monitoring

Smart home appliances such as scales, blood pressure monitors, and glucose monitors can help you track and monitor your health more efficiently. 

With smart appliances, you can monitor your vital signs and get alerts when there is a change in your health status. By detecting health issues early on, you can take appropriate measures to prevent serious health problems.

Smart Home Devices and Energy Savings

Smart home devices such as thermostats, lighting systems, and appliances can help you save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. For example, smart thermostats can learn your temperature preferences and adjust the temperature accordingly, resulting in lower energy bills and reduced energy consumption. 

Additionally, smart lighting systems can turn off lights when not in use, saving energy and prolonging the lifespan of light bulbs. By reducing our energy consumption, we can contribute to a healthier environment and better health outcomes.

Conclusion

In conclusion, smart technology has come a long way in recent years, with smart homes becoming increasingly popular. While these homes come with numerous benefits, the most significant advantage for homeowners may be the impact on their health. With everything from air quality monitoring to energy management to better sleep habits, these homes can contribute to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. 

Additionally, smart homes can alleviate problems related to home warranties, home repairs, home appliances and ownership, bringing a great sense of relief to homeowners. In the end, it’s clear that smart technology is here to stay, and it’s important we understand the benefits it has to offer.

Beautiful photo of Whitney Houston herself, wearing all white

The Estate of Whitney E. Houston

This year’s Honorary Chairperson is Clive Davis, the chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment; along with special guests Harvey Mason, Jr., president of The Recording Academy; Larry Jackson, founder of Gamma; and Rickey Minor, Whitney’s longtime musical director. Musical performances will include six-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist and songwriter BeBe Winans, Gospel music songstress and songwriter Kim Burrell, and Gary Houston, Whitney’s brother and former NBA basketball player for the Denver Nuggets, who also recorded and toured as a background singer and duet partner with his beloved sister. The gala will be co-hosted by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and Atlanta’s broadcaster Karyn Greer. 

Initially established in 1989 as the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children, the organization helped and provided much-needed resources to homeless children, build inner city parks and playgrounds, and provided college scholarships. The Foundation also supported many other charities including the Children’s Defense Fund, Childhood Diabetes, The Rain Forest Foundation, Hale House, Special Olympics, United Negro College Fund, St. Jude Children’s Research, and Whitney’s historic South Africa concerts, which a portion of the proceeds benefited local South African children’s charities.

On August 9, The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music, will present, with Sony Corporation of America as the premium partner, the 2nd Annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love Gala, in celebration of what would have been Whitney’s 60 birthday. The gala will be held at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. 

In 2020, The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation was formed to continue the mission and important work with today’s youth through programs and services that reflect the values and needs of our young people. The Foundation also serves as a source of empowerment to help rebuild, repair, and restore the self-esteem of our youth and assist them in living productive lives. 

Not long after Whitney’s career started in the mid-80s, she was steadfast and focused on starting her foundation for children and young people,says Pat Houston, the executor of The Estate for Whitney E. Houston. Especially now during this time in history with our young people, the work of the foundation is more important than ever. She would be proud to know that we are continuing the work and extending our hand and love to today’s youth, who are dealing with a myriad of challenges. And she would be happy that we are having this occasion and celebrating on what would have been her 60th birthday, surrounded by love with family, friends, and supporters.

The annual fundraiser will also include a silent auction with specially curated items from the Whitney E. Houston Estate, along with other specialty items from ten-time Grammy Award winner Dolly Parton and basketball legend Julius Erving II, among other packages from Broadway to music to fashion to other one-of-kind originals and keepsakes. There will also be a presentation of the 2023 grant recipient of Atlanta’s Living Live Foundation‘s Lighting the Way Youth Mentor program. The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation will also provide several scholarships to students of historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to study the arts. In 1988, Houston was presented with an honorary Doctorate of Arts from Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana.

For more information about The 2nd Annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love Gala, click here.

Durand is releasing new Spotify singles and here is a picture of himself staring into the camera on a sofa

Two New Durand Bernarr Singles

Today, Spotify released two new singles from your favorite singer/songwriter on your daddy’s side, Durand Bernarr. The singles include a rendition of his second single, Leveled, off of his Wanderlust album, and a new track KFAR, a cover of Sealߣs beloved song, Kiss From a Rose. The release of these singles come as the final installment in a series of Spotify Singles from artists featured on Spotify’s R&B Rising playlist, a playlist dedicated to shining a spotlight on emerging R&B talent.

Listen to Leveled and Kiss From A Rose HERE

In his first single, Durand reimagined his song Leveled offering a pared-down version that allows his vocals to shine. For his second single, he covered Sealߣs song, Kiss from a Rose, offering a passionate rendition of the iconic song while incorporating his unique sound.

“When my father gave me Seal’s eponymous second album at 10 years old, I knew I wanted to create something similar at some point in my life. Revisiting the album as an adult evokes the same childhood thought, but I feel the lyrics more now, says Durand. Honestly, the way he expresses love, life, loss, and gratitude in his stories makes me weep. That raw emotion gave me the push to approach “Kiss From a Rose” in a way I wouldn’t have been able to before experiencing my own trials in life. It’s a song that I hadn’t sung before and I wanted to showcase a different dynamic with my art. I hope my cousins enjoy it!”

In addition, Durand recently announced My Bad For Taking So Long, The Wanderlust Tour Continues. The 16-city tour begins on September 6th at The Abbey in Orlando, FL., and will make stops across the U.S. in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and more before concluding in Berlin, Germany, on November 20th.
TICKETS: Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased on https://www.durandbernarr.com/tour.

MY BAD FOR TAKING SO LONG, THE WANDERLUST TOUR CONTINUES DATES:
Sept. 6th – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
Sept. 7th – West Palm Beach – Lake Pavilion
Sept. 9th – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
Sept. 10th – Memphis, TN – 1884 Lounge
Sept. 13th – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
Sept. 15th – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
Sept. 16th – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre;Sept. 18th – Columbus, OH – Skully’s
Sept. 19th – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave Bar
Sept. 20th – Detroit, MI – The Magic Stick
Sept. 22nd – Minneapolis, MN – The Fine Line
Sept. 23rd – Kansas City, MO – The Encore Room
Nov. 10th – Paris, France – Le Hasard Ludique
Nov. 15th – London, UK – Jazz Cafe
Nov. 17th – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Super-Sonic Jazz Festival
Nov. 20th – Berlin, Germany – LARK
In March, NPR’s Tiny Desk debuted Durand Bernarrߣs highly anticipated concert, which has amassed 1M+ views. Reflecting on his performance, Durand told the Tiny Desk team, I had to show on this platform Iߣm so much more than just R&B. Iߣm not meant to be understood; Im meant to be experienced.

ABOUT DURAND BERNARR: 

Durand utilizes his viral personality to his advantage as he ushers listeners and audiences in with his candid anecdotes, playful melodies, and mesmerizing falsetto. Such is evident in his sophomore album Wanderlust, which debuted at No. 1 on iTunes and Top R&B/Soul albums chart and No. 31 on iTunes Albums chart (all genres). Written and arranged by Durand Bernarr, Wanderlust, available today, embodies an intimate unveiling of Durand‘s introspective journey and his arrival to renewed self-awareness.
Since the debut of his self-titled album DUR& in 2020, which debuted at the #1 spot on the Apple Music R&B charts, Durand, the ever-lively, groovy songster and multi-hyphenate, has continued to skate his way towards mainstream success. His vocally energetic performances coupled with his live roller-skating and flamboyant fashions are standout components of his artistry. Durand showcased his versatile persona and style in his video Company off DUR&. 
Following the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album Wanderlust and his sold-out 17-city tour, “The Wanderlust Tour,” performance artist Durand Bernarr recently announced My Bad For Taking So LongߪThe Wanderlust Tour Continues.” The 15-city tour begins on September 6th at The Abbey in Orlando, FL., and will make stops across the U.S. in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and more before concluding in Berlin, Germany, on November 20th.
In 2021, Durand opened for Erykah Badu on her BADUBOTRON tour in Nashville, TN; headlined MOBIfest 2021; performed for Netflix and Hillman Grad’s Moments in Love; performed for and hosted the 2022 Road to Roots Picnic, a presentation of influential Black voices and creatives across genres at The Kennedy Center, curated by The Roots; followed by a crowd-favorite performance at the official Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, PA; headlined the 2022 NYC PrideFest which included a live broadcast of his performance for Stuck, on ABC7; and received a Grammy honor for ߢFreefallߣ, featured on KAYTRANADAߣs Grammy-winning album BUBBA, just to name a few.
For updates and to receive additional information on all things Durand Bernarr, please visit https://www.durandbernarr.com/.

ABOUT SPOTIFY SINGLES:Driving more than seven billion streams since the program began in 2017, Spotify Singles was created to give artists an opportunity to record new versions of their own songs, the songs of the artists they love, or an original song. To date, there have been over 700 recordings from more than 300 artists across all genres. The complete list of Spotify Singles can be found HERE.