About 360 MAGAZINE

360 MAGAZINE is an award-winning international publishing on popular culture and design. We introduce avant trademarks to efficacious architects. We are a LGBTQIA2S+ friendly publication--officially recognized by the NGLCC. Our core demographic ranges from 19 to 39-year-old college-educated trendsetters within their respective international communities. The pages in this art book satisfy their strong interests including music, art, travel, auto, health, fashion, tech, philanthropy, design, food and entrepreneurship. It's an introspective digital/print/tablet portrait series, which encapsulates artists/brands/entities who embody the true essence of our publication- empowerment, equality, sensuality and most important of all, humanity within a global society.

Oakley Muzm

Oakley, as the leading sport-performance brand, is announcing the return of the limited-edition MUZM Racing Jacket.

Twenty-five years after it originally launched, the newest interpretation of the brand’s first dual-lens performance eyewear is making a comeback. Designed to fit the face like a jacket does on the body, the Racing Jacket represents the newest exhibition in Oakley’s MUZM series, an ongoing experimentation in reinterpreting iconic, archival products by elevating them into a true form of art.

The campaign is led by Team Oakley downhill mountain bike frontman, Amaury Pierron and the eyewear is available in a strikingly stripey Red Tiger colorway with Prizm Black Lenses.

Grace and Golf

Grace and Golf was written by Thomas Buckley, who won an international golf tournament in Turkey in 2016. Thomas’s cousin Phil, who is the family historian, encouraged writing the story of his victory in 2018. At first, Thomas had no interest in writing a story about himself but eventually realized that God wanted them to write the story as it was about overcoming adversity through God’s grace, redemption, and living with purpose.

Thomas had a challenging childhood due to an alcoholic father and turned to drugs and alcohol as a means of coping at age 12. Although Thomas excelled at sports, including golf, substance abuse took over his life, leading him to stop playing sports altogether.

A month before his 19th birthday, Thomas’s parents sent him to a treatment center for help. Although Thomas experienced some setbacks early on, he has been able to maintain sobriety for over 42 years.

The book details specific moments of grace in Thomas’s life that allowed his victory in the Turkish Airlines World Amateur Golf Championship Open to come to fruition.

One specific moment of grace covered in the book is when Thomas got divorced after nearly 18 years of not drinking. He explains how he almost returned to drinking one perilous night after his divorce but instead went to get help at a local church. That night he met a man and that meeting changed the entire trajectory of Thomas’ life culminating in a private audience with St. Pope John Paul II in the Vatican in Rome.

The book also features several golf stories that highlight famous courses from around the world that Thomas has been blessed to play as well as the relationships Thomas has been blessed to make due to living his life for others.

The book comes to a close with a chapter where Thomas reveals the top 10 lessons he has learned in his life.

While the book may resonate the most with golfers, it will speak to anyone who is looking for ways to cope with the various difficulties and challenges of life. Thomas hopes the reader will enjoy his spiritual journey around some of the most magnificent golf courses in the world.

Michelle Goni, MD

My father immigrated from Spain to the United States of America in his late forties. He was a Renaissance-type man: multilingual, culturally astute, well-versed in world history and Spanish literature, a self-taught pianist, educator, and poet. Being fifty-two years older than me, our age gap, generational differences, and communication issues led to many misunderstandings. He had a difficult time assimilating to American culture, and I was a prime teen in the eighties. I adopted the role of pleaser to win his rare praises, but it was never enough. Compliments were few. As the patriarch, he led sternly and expected nothing less than perfection.

Writing was an escape from my rigid, sometimes stoic, home. Poetry was the genre I gravitated to perhaps because it was unstructured, evoked emotions, and incorporated rhythm. I told my father that I wanted to be a writer “when I grew up” but he responded that the idea was nonsense and that my only two options were to become a doctor or lawyer. It was after this conversation that I stopped sharing my poetry with him. For my father, doing well academically equated to success, and this took precedence over anything else. I defined my performances; in school, piano, tennis, and/or learning a third language, the result was synonymous with what I was going to be. This was the start of years of perfectionism, limiting beliefs, searching for belonging, and lacking self-love. Despite these obstacles, the love and respect I had for my father was immeasurable, as was the pain I felt when he passed away during my junior year of college.

One of the main inspirational leaders who helped me transform my thought processes is clinical researcher, professor, and author Dr. Brené Brown. She states that “courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” I made a conscious choice to be seen, and in my forties, I started writing again. This eventually led to a retrograde analysis of my life, and this book was born. Roses and Thorns is a memoir-esque compilation of life stories written in prose poetry format that gives all of us permission to fear, fail, and feel pain. But it also embraces growth, evolution, and being multi-hyphenate. If I had waited for the messy to disappear from my life, I would have never enjoyed the beautiful.

Roses and Thorns is meant to inspire the reader to spark internal dialogue through the use of emotionally provoking poetry. Most of the poems in my book are personal stories. Some are raw and painful, like the thorns on a rose. I have known grief, failure, impossible self-imposted expectations, and emotional abuse. I also share beautiful moments of self-awareness, hope, appreciation, and evolution like the sprouting, colorful petals on a rose.

Life is beautiful, and life is messy. In a universe whose laws of energy constantly shift toward balance, it should be accepted that both can coexist. Normalizing vulnerability and sharing our stories, emotions, and thoughts is the spark to loving our lives and finding relatable connections.

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GUCCI REOPENS PALM BEACH STORE

Gucci is pleased to announce the opening of its newly relocated boutique located on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida. Gucci first arrived in Palm Beach in 1961 with its second location in the United States for the Italian brand. The new space spans over 5,600 square feet and showcases a wide collection of men’s and women’s ready to wear, shoes, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, jewelry, watches, and eyewear.

The expanded boutique will be one of a select few in the country to carry Gucci’s Fine Jewelry and precious leather accessories and handbag collections. Moreover, guests are invited to discover the Gucci Cruise 2023 collection, first presented in May 2022 in Puglia, Italy.The design of the interiors is clean and refined; hand-painted wood flooring features decorative motifs that reference details from the House’s collections while soft rich fabrics in lighter tones adorn the walls, harmoniously complementing the ivory boiserie, which acts as a delicate backdrop to the items on display. The use of clean lines and an understated palette adds to the environment’s polished and subtle charm.

Envisioned to make guests feel at home, the store is framed with built-in displays reminiscent of walk-in closets while designed racks inspired by classic brass designs gracefully accommodate diverse product categories. Wicker armchairs and sofas are combined with vintage oriental rugs placed throughout to create intimate corners. The aesthetic dialogue between elements drawn from different places and eras speaks to the House’s core narrative, resulting in a space that is sophisticated and surprising at the same time.

As part of Gucci’s commitment to implement and enhance eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient technologies in the House’s stores worldwide, the new store is LEED-certified1 and uses LED lighting.

Ticketmaster Controversy

Ticketmaster Crowned the Royal Pain of Coronation: The Controversial Reign of a Ticketing Empire

In the run-up to the much-anticipated British Coronation, Ticketmaster, the global ticketing behemoth, finds itself under fire from the British public. For some, Ticketmaster is a household name and the go-to platform for purchasing event tickets. For others, it is a controversial brand with a love-hate relationship. So, who is Ticketmaster, and what do they do? More importantly, why have they become such a polarizing figure in the entertainment industry?

Ticketmaster was founded in 1976 by Albert Leffler, Peter Gadwa, Gordon Gunn III, and Charles H Hamby Jr. and has since grown to become one of the largest ticket sales and distribution companies worldwide. The company provides a platform for event organizers to sell tickets to live events, such as concerts, sporting events, and theatrical productions.

Ticketmaster has been a subject of controversy for various reasons, including:

High service fees: Ticketmaster is infamous for charging customers additional fees on top of the face value of the tickets, sometimes adding up to 30% or more. This practice has left many customers frustrated and looking for alternative ticketing platforms.

Monopolistic practices: Ticketmaster has been accused of monopolizing the ticketing industry, as it controls a significant portion of the market. Critics argue that this has led to a lack of competition, resulting in higher prices and limited consumer choice.

Legal disputes: Ticketmaster has faced numerous legal battles, including lawsuits over their pricing practices and antitrust concerns.

Bots and scalpers: Ticketmaster’s platform has been criticized for its vulnerability to bots and scalpers, who buy large quantities of tickets and resell them at inflated prices. This issue leaves genuine fans struggling to obtain tickets at face value.

Despite the controversies, Ticketmaster remains a go-to choice for many due to its wide range of event offerings and user-friendly platform. However, recent public outcry surrounding the British Coronation ticket sales has rekindled the debate about the company’s practices.

James Collins, CEO of CheapoTicketing, weighed in on the situation, stating, “The public’s frustration with Ticketmaster is understandable, especially during high-profile events like the Coronation. The industry needs to prioritize consumer needs and offer a more transparent, accessible, and fair ticketing experience.”

As the British Coronation approaches, the spotlight on Ticketmaster’s controversial practices intensifies. The question remains whether the company will take steps to address these concerns or continue to rule its ticketing empire amidst ongoing criticism.

About CheapoTicketing:

CheapoTicketing is a premier ticket provider for sports, concerts, and theater events across the United States. With a focus on affordability and customer satisfaction, CheapoTicketing aims to create unforgettable experiences for fans everywhere. For more information, visit HERE.

MIKE BAHÍA – CONTIGO

MIKE BAHÍA
RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM
“CONTIGO”

The album completes the “Navegando Contento Contigo” discographic trilogy that Bahía began in 2019 with “Navegando,” and features the previously released singles “La Falta,” “El Egoísmo,” “De Qué Manera,” and “Mi Pecadito” feat. Greeicy, as well as the Colombian superstar’s latest single “Corazón.”

Stream “Contigo” now on digital platforms.

Following the outstanding success of Amantes Tour: Kai, the incredible U.S. tour he realized with Greeicy, as well as the release of multiple popular singles, today Latin Grammy winner Mike Bahía, one of the most prominent artists in the urban pop scene, returns with his highly anticipated new album “Contigo.” The album is the third and final installment in the discographic trilogy that he initiated in 2019 with the release of “Navegando.”

Featuring the crisp production and co-writing of two-time Grammy nominee and four-time Latin Grammy nominee Keityn, the man who recently brought Karol G and Shakira to the top of the global music charts, as well as the contributions of the team at La Creme, “Contigo” sees Bahía channeling the power of human connection, sharing relatable stories of romance, pain, and heartache that will leave fans yearning for more from their favorite music star.

While “Contigo” without a doubt captures the brilliant positive energy and infectious spirit for which the acclaimed artist has become recognized by both listeners and press around the world, overflowing with intoxicating tropical vibes that echo the refreshing breeze of the Caribbean sea, Bahía also explores the darker side of life and love on this rich 12-track project, demonstrating striking vulnerability especially on his latest single “Corazón.”

“Contigo” also includes the previously released singles “La Falta,” the powerful, statement-making release with regional Mexican star Carin León; the undeniably irresistible “El Egoísmo” featuring Keityn and rising Colombian singer and songwriter Dekko; “De Qué Manera,” the salsa song with which Bahía pays tribute to his hometown of Cali, Colombia; and of course, “Mi Pecadito” featuring Greeicy, the song with which he experiments with the sensual sounds of bachata, fusing the genre with the vibrant tropical rhythms that have come to define his work over the years.

Bahía shares, “‘CONTIGO’ is actually just what it says. I made this album WITH YOU, with who is listening to me…Everything that exists, what I’ve done throughout my career, I’ve done with wonderful people; I haven’t done it alone. From the composition, the song creation, the mixing, the musicians, the promotion, the fans…It’s an energy that’s being transmitted. This isn’t done alone. I have to represent and carry the inertia of the wave, but in the end, this is something that spreads to a team of many people who give me energy, who give it energy, and who give life to this project. That’s why I love it.”

“Contigo” completes the extraordinary discographic trilogy that Bahía began with the release of his first song in 2014 and his first album “Navegando” in 2019, and that he then continued with the release of “Contento” in 2021. Together, the titles of these three albums form the phrase “Navegando Contento Contigo,” a name and concept that serve as a reflection of—and dedication to—the incredible journey that is his musical career and the people who have supported him thus far, including his team, his fans, and his family.

One of the hottest Colombian stars in Latin music today, Mike Bahía’s unique style and charming persona have won him a massive base of dedicated fans that spans the globe. With more than 7 million subscribers on social media, and more than 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, he is becoming a global icon, spreading joy and good vibes through his music. To date, his captivating music videos have collectively attained more than 1 billion views on YouTube, an impressive number that will only continue to rise higher as time goes on.

TRACK LIST

1. De que manera
2. Mi Pecadito
3. Si Dios Fuera Poeta
4. Enfocado
5. La Mia
6. El Egoismo
7. Corazón
8. El que ama sufre
9. ¿Qué Será?
10. La Falta
11. Amor Sincero
12. Nostalgia

WATCH “CORAZÓN” HERE

Lola Brooke – Just Relax

Breakout artist Lola Brooke returns with the unveil of her new single “Just Relax” today via Arista Records/Team Eighty Productions. The preeminent new single from the Brooklyn-born rapper is a dynamic flip of one of Hip Hop’s most revered classic tracks, “The Choice Is Yours” by Black Sheep, and is met with an accompanying music video directed by Shanghaii, out now HERE.

With her latest “Just Relax,” 2023’s artist to watch, Lola Brooke delivers on her natural, undeniable ability to bridge generations jointly in song. With her distinct sound and razor-sharp cadence, Brooke brings a burst of dominance to today’s culture of Hip Hop. “Just Relax” magnifies this notion to a magnitude as she breathes an up-to-minute life into a culture-shifting Hip-Hop classic by Andres “Dres” Vargas Titus and William “Mista Lawnge” McLean, who make up the collective Black Sheep. Dres makes a memorable cameo in the video to “Just Relax,” which blesses the new track in all respects. Known also for her story-telling visuals, Lola leaves no stone unturned as she pays homage to the golden age of Hip Hop with styling contemplative of bamboo earrings remixed into a ready-to-wear piece made for the runway, a timeless denim-on-denim ensemble and classic tracksuit that shows the lasting impact of the culture of Hip Hop. As Hip Hop enters its 50th anniversary, “Just Relax” serves as the quintessential soundtrack for the now in celebration of the world phenomenon genre.

At a high with her first official single for the year, Lola has remained at the top with her single “Don’t Play With It,” which topped the Urban radio charts for two weeks straight at number one via MediaBase. The track debuted on the Billboard Top 100 charts earlier this month and has amassed 100M+ worldwide streams to date. Lola was recently announced as one of the official performers at Hot 97’s Summer Jam this year, which is set to take place on June 4 and UBS Arena for its first year back in New York. The performance will kick off Lola’s next set of festival performances in the U.S. and European markets, including Broccoli Festival in Washington DC, WOO HAH! X ROLLING LOUD Festival in Rotterdam, Rolling Loud Portugal, Rolling Loud Germany, Rolling Loud Miami, Splash Festival in Germany, Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London, Openair Festival in Frauenfeld Switzerland, and much more soon-to-be-announced.

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COI LERAY – My Body

Multi-platinum recording artist Coi Leray, has released her new single “My Body” via Uptown Records/Republic Records. Listen to “My Body” HERE, which is available on all major streaming platforms.

“My Body” is a liberating, sex-positive anthem that has Coi unapologetically declare that she and women everywhere can do whatever (and whoever) they want without reservation. Sampling the iconic 1963 classic “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore, Coi throws her own twist to the song while celebrating female empowerment and sexuality, further driving her point that girls can be players too.

“My Body” follows the release of yesterday’s fittingly titled single, “Bops,” which proudly proves her accomplishment as a chart-topping artist and who can crank up a smash hit after hit “Bops” also succeeds an impressive roster of tracks in addition to her most recent collaborations with David Guetta on “Baby Don’t Hurt Me” and Raye’s “Flip A Switch” earlier this month.

The year 2023 is already in full force for Coi due to her chart-topping success of “Players”, bountiful new music releases, as well as major festivals performances such as Rolling Loud California, Summer Jam, Something In The Water and more.

ABOUT COI LERAY:

Coi Leray consistently asserts herself as an elite rapper, dynamite vocalist, massive personality, and boundary-breaking superstar without comparison or rival. Born in Boston, raised in New Jersey, and based in Los Angeles, the multiplatinum force of nature has captivated without compromise. Projecting her attitude just as loudly as her voice, she has served up a string of anthems from her debut album TRENDSETTER, including the double-platinum “No More Parties,” gold-certified “Big Purr (Prrrd)” [feat. Pooh Shiesty], the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hit “Blick Blick” [with Nicki Minaj], and the viral “TWINNEM.” Coi has also earned her first Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 with her highest charting single to date “Players” landing at #9. It’s taking over social media with popular remixes such as ”Players (David Guetta Remix),” “Players (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix),” “Players (DJ Saige Remix),” and “Players (DJ Saige Remix)” feat. Busta Rhymes. Together, they set TikTok on fire with a staggering 10 billion views and nearly 3 million video creates as the success simultaneously translated to streaming platforms. It’s also dominating the radio with three consecutive weeks at #1 on Rhythmic Radio, #1 on Urban Radio, #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs Chart, and #6 on Billboard’s Radio Chart. Between generating billions of streams and views, she has infiltrated every corner of culture, appearing on XXL’s coveted Freshman Classcover, performing on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as well as ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, starring as the face of the SKIMS “Cozy Collection” by Kim Kardashian West, and guesting on Slime Language 2, which bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200. Coi Leray’s reach continues to expand thanks to collaborations with everyone from Calvin Harris to K Pop’s TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Beyond a slew of magazine covers and nominations at the American Music Awards, BET Awards, and iHeartRadioMusic Awards, to name a few, she has incited critical acclaim from New York Times and Billboard to E! Online and more. As a powerhouse performer in her own right, she has shined at Rolling Loud, Lollapalooza Festival, Governors Ball and more. Still, she keeps pushing forward. The crown belongs to Coi as she unveils her anxiously awaited 2023 full-length album and much more to come.

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SITW CAPSULE

Walmart is continuing to celebrate the endless potential of the Black community through its Black & Unlimited initiatives. As the proud presenting sponsor of Pharrell Williams’ SOMETHING IN THE WATER (SITW) festival, they’re partnering with NTWRK to release a capsule, featuring unique designs from Virginia-based artist Hampton Boyer. The festival takes place in Virginia Beach on Friday, April 28, to Sunday, April 30.

About Hampton Boyer

Hampton Boyer is a self-taught, figurative painter from Hampton Roads in Virginia. He was tapped to design the Walmart × SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival merch, interpreting it through his resounding aesthetic – complex textures, geometric shapes in colorful collages. Boyer has shown his work in solo exhibitions at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and co-founded 670 Gallery in Hampton, VA.

About NTWRK

Launched in 2018, NTWRK is an expertly curated online market that offers livestream shopping. Deeply rooted in the culture’s art and sneaker ecosystem, it provides buyers with unprecedented access to highly sought-after goods while offering sellers cutting-edge eCommerce tools.

MODERN FARMHOUSE

Decorating and furnishing a house can bring charm, light and life into any home, which is why many Americans will invest a lot of time and care into which style they choose to go for, but which ones are the most popular across the US right now?

The study was conducted by interior design studio Hovia, which analyzed Google Trends data with over 575 search terms relating to 25 interior design styles to reveal the most popular style in each state.

Modern Farmhouse

Modern Farmhouse is the top interior design style in the US, with 32 states choosing this style over any other. Searches for this particular style are the most popular in Texas, where searches average 8,647 times per month, followed by Ohio with 3,717 searches and North Carolina with 3,497.

Similar to country-style homes, Modern Farmhouse gives off a cleaner and fresher aesthetic by including white or light colours accompanied by pottery, wooden furnishings, rattan baskets and earth-toned décor.

This modern spin on country style has been popularised through social media, television and movies which helps to aid people in inspiration, giving them platforms to copy as viewers. Vaulted ceilings, large verandas and neutral-coloured deckings are often top picks for those into the style, but not to forget that this particular style loves to draw attention to classic and traditional features which may already be in the home. Americans also cherish the farmhouse element of this style through its representation of family values, hard work and simplicity.

Feng Shui

Feng Shui is the second most popular interior design style in the US, with five states searching for it over any other style. Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico are the states which dominate the searches for the style, which is known to focus on making any space organized and natural.

The style originates from Chinese art, which helps to organize any space to result in positive energy and improve overall well-being, as well as making your living space harmonious and balanced. If Feng Shui is done correctly, the balance of yin-yang energies causes a constant flow of balance, improving your life.

Rustic and Coastal

The third most popular design styles are Rustic and Coastal, which both have four states searching for these styles the most.

While Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Wyoming favor Rustic interiors, Delaware, Florida, Rhode Island and South Carolina favor the Coastal style.

The rustic style concentrates on organic textures such as stone, wood and metal, whereas the coastal style of interior design focuses on reflecting elements of the beach, commonly through beach-style decorations and emphasis on light shades of green and blue.

Mid-Century Modern, French Country, Industrial and Eclectic

The fourth most popular interior design styles each have one state favouring over any other interior design style:

Oregon’s most favored interior design style is Mid-Century Modern, which includes graphic shapes alongside a combination of both manufactured and natural decorations in muted tones in vibrant colors. There are normally a lot of outdoor furnishings bought inside the home in this style , hich helps to create an earthy-minimalistic atmosphere.

Mississippi residents tend to opt for the French Country interior style, which can often be mistaken for farmhouse or cottage core styles due to its homey feel. The French Country style encompasses more luxury elements, often expressed through curved regal furniture in golds and creams. Fluted and cabriole chair legs are often used in this style as opposed to the harsher shapes seen in farmhouse-designed homes as well as more polished and finished paint jobs compared to that shabby chic look other styles incorporate.

New York’s most popular interior design style is Industrial which focuses on materials such as utilitarian and solid metals; often, restored furniture is seen in homes decorated in this style as it brings an effortless character to a space. Wood, iron, steel and aluminium are all quintessential elements of this particular style, as well as rich leathers and copper finishings.

Arkansas opts for the Eclectic interior style, essentially a timeless mix-match of décor and furniture. This style tends to incorporate pieces from all different interior design styles, resulting in a more individual and personal feel. This style never goes out of fashion as the decoration stays ambiguous through constant changeups and re-organization when new pieces are added.

An expert from Hovia commented:

“It is exciting to see just how desirable the Modern Farmhouse style of interior design is across the US, with it being the landslide winner in popularity. It is also interesting to notice regionally how many states’ locations have had their design preferences influenced by seasonal trends.

Overall, remembering to surround yourself in a space where you feel the most comfortable and relaxed is the perfect scenario to indulge in a happy and positive life, which is why it is so important to many Americans looking to decorate their homes that they make the right choice for both their home and themselves.”

Photo: 360 MAGAZINE’s interior team (Vaughn Lowery, Armon Hayes, Justin Osborne) set designs 360 MAG podcast in The Bronx, focusing on modern Farmhouse theme.

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