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Davido – Timeless Tour

Gearing up for one of the summer’s hottest Afrobeats events, American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Davido returns to the road in North America on the much-anticipated “TIMELESS TOUR” produced by Live Nation Urban (excluding DC, produced by Duke Concept).

Taking over the U.S. this summer, the two-week run launches on July 1 in Washington, D.C. at the Capital One Arena, rolls through arenas in Houston and Chicago, and concludes on July 15 in Toronto, Canada at the Budweiser Stage. This tour finds him in arenas everywhere, making for his biggest North American jaunt yet. Not to mention, he’ll be pulling out all the stops with production and the set in support of his acclaimed 2023 album, Timeless.

A special artist presale goes live on April 26 at 10am local time through April 28 at 9am local time. Promoter presales follow on April 27 at 10am local time through April 28 at 9am local time. General on-sale commences on April 28 at 10am local time. Tickets will be available HERE. See below for the full confirmed itinerary.

Be on the lookout for more from Davido in 2023.

DAVIDO SUMMER 2023 TOUR DATES

Saturday, July 1 / WASHINGTON DC / CAPITAL ONE ARENA*

Friday, July 7 / HOUSTON TX / TOYOTA CENTER

Saturday, July 8 / CHICAGO IL / CREDIT UNION 1 ARENA

Thursday, July 13 / BOSTON MA / MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY

Saturday, July 15 / TORONTO CAN / BUDWEISER STAGE

*Produced by Duke Concept.

ABOUT DAVIDO

Davido (born David Adedeji Adeleke) has cemented his position as a global force within music. The American born, Nigerian raised Afrobeats icon Davido’s has amassed over 2 billion streams and over 1 billion video views across his 11-year career. The most followed Afrobeats artist across social media, Davido has been a forerunner in connecting the world to Afrobeats and vice versa. Breaking records in 2019 with hit singles “If”, “Fall”, “FIA”, the tracks marked the beginning of the adoption of Afrobeats Stateside, and saw the artist pick up awards and nominations accordingly.

In 2023, Davido released his fourth studio album, Timeless, continuing to break global records for an African artist, streaming over +133M in its first week. The Nigerian superstar’s “Timeless” had the most first-day streams ever for an African album on Apple Music. Timeless became Davido’s highest charting project debuting at #2 on Billboards World Music chart and immediately produced three top charting singles from the project; the + 23M tik tok smash, ‘Unavailable’ which debuted at #8 on Billboard’s Afrobeats chart and ‘Over Dem’ which debuted at #10 and following closely behind ‘Feel’ at #11.

In 2022 global superstar Davido was handpicked by FIFA to lead their 2022 World Cup Soundtrack “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)”. Career milestones have also included two sold out shows at London’s O2 Arena, headlining AfroNation around the globe and closing the 2022 World Cup with a performance seen by over 250 million viewers. His third studio album, 2020’s A Better Time, the critically acclaimed follow up to his 1.2 billion streaming 2019 release A Good Time.

ABOUT LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company. Specifically focusing on Hip-Hop, R&B and Gospel, LNU builds platforms, events, and festivals globally and develops dynamic content strategies based upon the live properties created. Live Nation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban music. For additional information, visit www.livenationurban.com.

ABOUT DUKE CONCEPT

Duke Concept is a renowned entertainment company based in the USA, providing exceptional event production, promotion, and execution services across North America and the Caribbean.

Founded in 2013, Duke Concept has emerged as a leader in the Afrobeat concerts, Touring and Live event space over the years. With its commitment to delivering unparalleled value and experiences to its clients, Duke Concept continues to set new standards in the entertainment industry. Other Services include; artist development, management, and brand consulting services.

The Greenest Computer Brands of 2023

Striving to be environmentally conscious in every area of your life might feel easier in some places than in others. When it comes to food, for example, options such as eating less meat make a starting point feel quite obvious. However, when it comes to technology, the guidance is much murkier due to the obscurity of how much damage any given brand might actually do.

What about computer brands, then? It’s not enough to purely opt for the computer brand that is going to have the least negative environmental impact, as you still need it to function as you want it to; otherwise, you’re going to end up buying another one – exacerbating the issue.

Lenovo

Through various marketing pushes, such as their ThinkPad brand, Lenovo has made a name for itself as being reliable for both work and leisure. However, is that enough? Well, by perusing through their own annually published sustainability report, you can see for yourself. Many think quite highly of them in this regard through the results that they put out, and the transparency that comes along with that.

So, while they might be considered sustainable enough, is it good enough for what you want? Well, as stated previously there is a lot of utility on display here for both work and personal use. What about something like gaming, or playing the variety of games at jackpotcitycasino.com? For handling the visual output of the various slot games available here, you’ll need a suitably powerful device, and if gaming is your priority, there is a whole range of Lenovo laptops that can suit your needs just fine, allowing you the smooth and fluid gaming experience you’re looking for.

Apple

Things get difficult when digging into these topics. However, due to the source of information. For example, while some sources might cite Apple as being one of the more environmentally conscious of the big computer brands, others might be quick to point out that this megacorporation naturally produces an enormous number of emissions. So, who do you believe?

Some might want to look at the output of carbon in relation to the size of the business to get a better sense of how they compare to other brands, but others will want to simply move away from them entirely. This can be complicated, however, by the consistent quality that Apple products hold for some people, which might lean you towards some sources more than others.

Acer

With the release of the Acer Aspire Vero, this brand has made a conscious effort to tie its environmental approach to the products themselves. Being relatively affordable, ecologically minded, and of a high enough quality to often go recommended by professional outlets, this might be a quick choice for a consumer. However, once again, the purpose is important. Gaming might not be something that is always at the forefront of this device’s intentions, though in modern times, that can be offset by researching various cloud gaming options in order to allow yourself more flexibility in that regard.

Jackson Wang – Cheetah

Singer and performer Jackson Wang has released his latest single “Cheetah,” following his exhilarating performances at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The track’s lively, jazz-infused rhythm is produced by Jacob Ray (NIKI, Rich Brian, and Alison Wonderland) and MAX (Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd). Listen to “Cheetah” here and watch the accompanying music video, directed by Jackson Wang and Sean Lew, here.

Jackson achieved a breakthrough moment during his Weekend One set at Coachella by bringing on board R&B sensation Ciara for an unexpected performance of “Slow” and joining her for a performance of “1, 2, Step.” The collaboration garnered high praise from Rolling Stone called it “the surprise duo we never knew we needed.” Following his performance, Jackson trended #1 on Twitter’s worldwide trends. Watch the performance footage here .

Jackson achieved a significant milestone in his career at this year’s Coachella, making history for the second time as the very first Chinese solo artist to perform his own set. In 2022, Jackson was the first-ever Chinese solo artist to perform on the main stage as part of 88rising’s ‘Head In The Clouds Forever’ set. He will return to the stage this weekend to showcase his extraordinary talent as a live performer. For information, visit https://www.coachella.com/.

Jackson will kick-off the North American dates for his first-ever tour as a solo act MAGIC MAN World Tour, this Wednesday, April 26th in Los Angeles at the Shrine Expo Hall. The limited six-city tour will stop in San Francisco and Chicago, then wrap up on May 11th in New York at the Barclays Center. Later this year, Jackson will embark on additional dates across South America. See below for a complete list of tour dates. For more information, visit tour.jackson-wang.com.

Jackson Wang 2023 Tour Dates

April 23 – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – Indio, CA

April 26 – Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA

April 28 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA

April 30 – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Arena – Vancouver, BC

May 4 – Wintrust Arena – Chicago, IL

May 6 – Coca Cola Coliseum – Toronto, ON

May 15 – Escapaco Unimed – Sao Paulo, BR

May 18 – Movistar Arena – Buenos Aires, AR

May 22 – Movistar Arena – Santiago, CL

May 25 – Arena CDMX – Mexico City, MX

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A CELEBRATION OF HYPER-LOCAL BIODIVERSITY

Named after an endangered Incan root vegetable, Mauka is an ode to the bounty of Cusquenian cuisine and its diverse produce, from the Andean mountains to the Amazon rainforest. At its core, Pía León‘s vision is to preserve Peruvian culture, transcending local gastronomy, curating moments to learn and experience the true root and origin of Andean cuisine.

Together with local farmers and artisans, Pía and her team continue her culinary legacy, incorporating Cusco’s history and biodiversity into the restaurant’s DNA, with menu items such as grains from the Andean plateau with pumpkin cream and beef cheek cooked at a low temperature, Urumbamba giant corn, Pampa yuyo, and smoked caiguas. Weaving past, present, and future together, the menu curates unforgettable culinary experiences at the heart of the once capital of the Incan empire, using distinctive flavours from forgotten tropical and mountainous crops.

“Through my work, I aim to preserve and showcase the megadiversity of my country,” she says. ” I am thrilled to share my vision in Cusco at Palacio Nazarenas. Each region has its own ingredients, each with different tones and nuances, providing a clear identity and history. Mauka continues in the same vein, representing the natural meeting of Peruvian art, biodiversity, and cuisine.” says Pía León.

To accompany the dishes, a curated list of wines has been selected from local high-altitude vineyards. Cocktails are made with distillates developed by Mater, which aims to explore, register, and interpret Peruvian megadiversity. These include Q´aqe, a bitter made with 26 herbs and roots and foraged at 4,000 MASL (metres above sea level), and an Amazonian Spirit, made with a selection of fruits and botanicals from the local rainforest.

NATURAL CRAFT AND ELEGANT HISTORY

Mauka’s interiors have been curated to delight the senses, taking a step closer to the local land and people who keep culinary traditions and food of provenance alive. Guests are immersed in more than just food – natural lighting enhances the Andean Lenga wood and volcanic stone finishes, while the smooth texture of natural fabrics using botanical inks by local artists. The calm, relaxed interiors are further enhanced by a soundtrack recorded in nature with instrumentals composed by Peruvian artists. Tactile, handmade copper cutlery and pastel coloured ceramic plates – designed by the acclaimed chef and inspired by local crafts – welcome guests to each table.

AN EPICUREAN HOTSPOT IN THE ANDES

The day-to-day running of the kitchen is led by talented Head Chef Leonel Almanza. The Cusco native, who specialised in culinary arts, joined Palacio Nazarenas’ kitchen team in 2015. Leonel is now in charge of executing, and deepening his knowledge of Andean gastronomy and its diverse produce.

Mauka aims to introduce diners to a thoughtful vision of Cusco, where they can immerse themselves in a pleasant dining experience, surrounded by a sensory understanding of place, landscape, and the peoples of the Peruvian Andes.

The restaurant offers an à la carte menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with ingredients sourced from extreme altitudes around lagoons, forests, valleys, and the origins of the Amazon River.

Palacio Nazarenas, a former 17th-century convent in the heart of Cusco, is home to original architectural features such as colonial frescoes with 21st-century elegance, inca walls, and an important collection of Cusco paintings.

Fragrance brands that are affordable
for students

Looking at and smelling good is an essential part of any student’s day-to-day life. However, with limited budgets, it can be challenging to find fragrance brands that fit within your budget. When it comes to fragrances, many high-end designer brands offer sophisticated fragrances that would be perfect for a college student’s lifestyle.

However, fragrances such as famous samples from Jo Malone, Gucci, or Dior, although highly sought after, can be highly-priced and not always affordable for most students who are budget-conscious. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable fragrance options available that are perfect for students whilst still maintaining high quality.

Zara Fragrances

Firstly, Zara Fragrances has a diverse range of fragrances that contain various notes and scents. The brand offers a range of self-scents that cater to every person’s taste preference. Zara’s fragrances are perfect for students who love to explore different scents and experiment with their style. The fragrances are also long-lasting, making them
a practical and affordable choice.

H&M Fragrances

Secondly, H&M is another popular favorite when it comes to affordable fragrances for students. Their fragrance range features a variety of fresh and fruity perfumes that cater to many people’s tastes. The price point is budget-friendly and an excellent option for students who are looking for a high-quality fragrance that does not cost a lot of money.

The Body Shop

The Body Shop is also another great option to consider for budget-friendly fragrances. Their fragrances are made from high-quality natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin and long-lasting. With a range of floral, fresh, and earthy fragrances to choose from, there is something for everyone with this brand. The Body Shop also offers their fragrances in eco-friendly and recycled packaging, making it a fantastic budget-friendly option for those who
are environmentally conscious.

Bath and Body

Fourthly, Bath and Body works have been around for years and are well-known for their fragrances. The brand boasts a great selection of budget-friendly fragrances that appeal to a wide variety of people. Each fragrance has its unique composition, ranging from light and fruity to earthy and rich tones. The fragrances are perfectly
designed to cater to every mood.

Paco Rabanne

Finally, Paco Rabanne’s fragrances are not as budget-friendly as the other brands mentioned. However, they still cater to college students who might be looking for more luxurious fragrances on a budget. Paco Rabanne’s fragrances have a wide variety of scents ranging from sweet fruity fragrances to provocative and alluring fragrances that make it a great addition to any student’s fragrance collection.

In conclusion, having a signature fragrance is a way to stand out, and there are plenty of choices out there for students, even on a budget. Whether you prefer luxurious or fresh, fruity or woody scents, there are plenty of budget-friendly alternatives to high-end designer fragrances. These budget-friendly brands offer great quality at an affordable price, making them ideal for college students. So, go ahead and choose a scent that complements your personality and wear it proudly without breaking the bank!0

The Weeknd – Double Fantasy

THE WEEKND RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR “DOUBLE FANTASY”
SONG FEATURING FUTURE PRODUCED BY HIMSELF, MIKE DEAN, & METRO BOOMIN

FIRST ORIGINAL SINGLE FROM THE UPCOMING HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES THE IDOL

SERIES SELECTED BY FESTIVAL DE CANNES
LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE HERE

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE

The Weeknd drops his newest single “Double Fantasy” featuring Future (XO Records/Republic Records). This single is the first original song off The Weeknd’s upcoming HBO Original series The Idol and includes production from himself along with Mike Dean and additional co-production from Metro Boomin.

The new series is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euphoria”), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, and stars Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp. The Idol will premiere at this year’s annual Festival De Cannes in France as an Official Selection Out of Competition and is set to debut on Sunday, June 4 at 9:00pm ET/PT. The series will air on HBO and be available to stream on Max.

The series is executive produced by Sam Levinson, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Reza Fahim, Kevin Turen, Ashley Levinson, Joseph Epstein, Aaron L. Gilbert for BRON, and Sara E. White, and produced in partnership with A24.

Earlier this year, The Weeknd was officially named “the world’s most popular artist” according to Guinness World Records based on his Spotify streaming numbers.

Listen to The Weeknd’s newest single “Double Fantasy” featuring Future and produced by The Weeknd, Mike Dean, & Metro Boomin now available here, and watch the music video here. For updates on the show, follow @theidol on Instagram.

Photo credit: Courtesy of HBO / Photographed by Eddy Chen

Kim Petras × Nicki Minaj

WATCH

GRAMMY-winning international pop sensation and critically-acclaimed songwriter Kim Petras has released her highly anticipated new single “Alone” ft. Nicki Minaj – out now via Republic Records/Amigo Records.

“Alone” is a steamy club banger about letting your impulses take control. Featuring diamond-selling hip-hop icon Nicki Minaj, one of Kim’s biggest inspirations as a songwriter and artist, the single samples Alice Deejay’s eurodance megahit “Better Off Alone,” a nod to the dance hits that Kim lost herself in during childhood to forget her problems. Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj are featured on New Music Daily on Apple Music.

Kim is gearing up for an epic performance at Governor’s Ball in NYC this June and will also perform at Life is Beautiful in Las Vegas and The Town in São Paulo, Brazil this September. Kim recently headlined Sydney WorldPride in Australia.

“Alone” ft. Nicki Minaj follows the recent release of Kim’s icy, beat-heavy bop “brrr” and her and Sam Smith’s LGBTQ history-making GRAMMY win (and moving acceptance speech) for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their #1 global, platinum smash hit “Unholy”– which just surpassed one billion streams. Kim was also recently featured on the official remix of Meghan Trainor’s viral hit “Made You Look.”

“Unholy,” which Kim co-wrote and performed with Sam on the GRAMMY Awards, Saturday Night Live, and the BRIT Awards, quickly became one of 2022’s top pop debuts, skyrocketing to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the Billboard Global 200, the worldwide charts on Spotify and Apple Music, and the UK Official Singles Chart, and seeing Kim and Sam win the Variety Innovators of the Year award, an MTV EMA for ‘Video for Good,” and an iHeart Radio Award for Best Collaboration.

Earlier this year, Kim was featured as Spotify’s Songwriter of the Month, released her vulnerable single about her spiritual journey “If Jesus Was A Rockstar,” and performed “brrr” at Billboard’s Women In Music event where she was honored with the Chartbreaker Award. Kim also debuted “brrr” live on Late Night with Seth Meyers where she also did her first late night interview.

ABOUT KIM PETRAS:

Kim Petras has become one of music’s most buzzed-about talents, self-styling a massively dynamic career with a string of critically acclaimed singles and projects, more than two billions global streams, sold-out headline tours of North America and Europe, and lavish praise from major mainstream publications and tastemaking outlets worldwide. After years of triumphing as an entirely independent artist with her larger-than-life magnetism, Petras signed to Republic Records / Amigo Records and began a brand-new era that included her viral single “Coconuts” and her sex-positive EP Slut Pop. Kim immediately made a splash with her 2017 break-out single “I Don’t Want It At All” (a #1 hit on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 Chart) and “Heart to Break” soon became her first Top 40 smash. Her 2019 project Clarity featured lead single “Icy.” Her Halloween-themed project TURN OFF THE LIGHT included standout tracks “There Will Be Blood” and “Close Your Eyes” and was followed by her 2020 summer hit “Malibu.” As Petras’ widespread acclaim has grown, she has made numerous national TV appearances, drew global attention during her Met Gala debut, was personally selected by Ariana Grande to appear on the Charlie’s Angels soundtrack, and has collaborated with the likes of Charli XCX, Kygo, Cheat Codes, Madison Beer, and K/DA, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor and Nicki Minaj.

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Kim Petras at Met Gala captured by Tim Agosta via 360 MAGAZINE.

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Shenseea – Curious

GLOBAL ARTIST SHENSEEA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “CURIOUS”

LISTEN HERE & WATCH OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE!

SHENSEEA TO MAKE HER COACHELLA DEBUT THIS WEEKEND

Grammy nominated, chart topping Jamaican artist Shenseea, released her highly anticipated new single and music video for “Curious.” Listen to it HERE and watch the visual HERE. “Curious” made its global broadcast premiere on BET Jams, BET Hip Hop, MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop, and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards. The upbeat and infectious song features Shenseea’s signature dancehall sound with catchy lyrics that will have listeners singing and dancing along. The single showcases Shenseea’s versatility as an artist, with her smooth vocals and confident delivery.

“Curious” is produced by London on da Track and the official video is directed by Arrad (Lil Wayne, Latto). This single comes just ahead of her highly anticipated debut performances at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on April 15 and 22. “Curious” sets the tone for what fans can expect from Shenseea as she readies more new music to come this year and continues her evolution from a dancehall artist into a global pop superstar.

Shenseea recently performed at Rolling Loud LA, headlined a show at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn, NY and she was just featured in EBONY as part of their Women Who Rule Break feature. Last year, Shenseea released her highly anticipated debut album, Alpha, which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Reggae Album chart. Stacked with features including Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, Tyga, Sean Paul, and Offset, the album seamlessly showcases a variety of Shenseea’s favorite genres, R&B, pop, reggae, dancehall, & rap. Also last year, Shenseea earned her first GRAMMY nomination and made her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with a performance of “Deserve It”.

Shenseea has been releasing hit after hit since her 2016 breakout, including collaborations with Young Thug, Calvin Harris, Charlie Puth, WizKid, Sean Paul & Gwen Stefani, and more, quickly establishing herself as an artist to watch. Her music has earned her praise from Rolling Stone, W Mag, Billboard, NME, Refinery29 and more.

About Shenseea:

Shenseea has solidified her place as one of music’s most in-demand rising stars. Revered for her confident, slick-tongued patois rhymes and energetic pop hits, Shenseea’s skills as a singer, rapper and songwriter have earned her stamps of approval from The New York Times, The Guardian, Billboard and more. After releasing her Vybz Kartel-assisted debut single “Loodi” in 2016, and a stint on Sean Paul’s 2017 European tour, Shenseea joined Rich Immigrants/Interscope Records in 2019. She kept the energy high by releasing one-off tracks including her debut label single “Blessed” featuring Tyga which boasts millions of plays across DSPs and YouTube. Last year she released her highly anticipated debut album, Alpha, which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Reggae Album chart, making Shenseea the first Jamaican artist to see such success on the Billboard charts in the last 17 years. Stacked with features including Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, Tyga, Sean Paul, and Offset, the album seamlessly showcases a variety of Shenseea’s favorite genres, R&B, pop, reggae, dancehall, & rap. Last year, Shenseea earned her first GRAMMY nomination and made her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with a performance of Deserve It.

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Whitney Peak × Elle Canada

KO MÉDIA REVEALS AN IN-DEPTH MAY ISSUE OF ELLE CANADA.

KO Média is thrilled to unveil the May issue of ELLE Canada, our green issue featuring Whitney Peak, the Ugandan-Canadian star of the Gossip Girl revival. The new face of Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle fragrance tells us about how her family’s relocation changed her future: “In Uganda, I would never have thought of doing this job. Not because it doesn’t happen there, but because it’s as if, in my mind and in my family’s mind, we already had a completely different path mapped out for our lives. Instead, Canada has opened up new opportunities for me that I could not have imagined.”

We speak to plenty of passionate women in this issue, including actor Simone Kessell from the second season of everyone’s favorite survivalist series, Yellowjackets. Music and fashion double threat Lexie Liu maps her journey to stardom, Priyanka Chopra Jonas lets us in on her globe-conquering ambitions, ice scientist Alison Criscitiello explains how Canada’s deep-freeze regions can tell us about our climate’s past and future and Sana Javeri Kadri shows us how she’s dreaming up a better spice trade.

In the style department, we peek at trompe l’oeil pieces that will have you double-checking your eyesight, while a Toronto trio of Bangladeshi-Canadians tells us about redefining the “Made in Bangladesh” label and spring sees designers playing with sheer layers on the runway. OddBird Co. rises to the top as an inclusive slow-fashion brand, six sustainable fashion pros tell us about their eco-responsible ways, and we take a critical look at whose voice matters in the era of democratized online fashion expertise. We’re wild for Virginie Viard’s latest animal-inspired Chanel haute-couture collection, along with the season’s eye-popping colors, including home design’s pink-meets-green trend that’s a match made in heaven.

Our editors examine how the beauty industry can improve its carbon footprint by avoiding landfills and turning toward upcycling. We also present a spread of our favorite ethically made products, examine how to reset skincare routines, and provide a full how-to guide for clean beauty that breaks down the product lingo. And Marc Jacobs tells us about his fashion and beauty staying power.

When it comes to lifestyle, we dive into hopeful movements in this era defined by crisis and ask experts about how these times are shaping our financial, work, and relationship habits. To be at the top of our game, we look at how to harness the pay-transparency movement and take notes from fitness expert Val Desjardins about the benefits of a functional training approach. We also learn about citizen scientists teaming up with ocean conservationists in Antarctica before kicking back on a 48-hour tour of Toronto and visiting May’s top local and international art shows. For a bookish bent, we talk to journalist Mellissa Fung, whose new work, Between Good and Evil, follows the lives of three Nigerian girls kidnapped by Boko Haram, and sit down with modern-romance author Emily Henry to hear about her writing process. Plus, superstar Emily Ratajkowski lets readers in on how she controls her own narrative in her first essay collection, My Body, and we are teased with recipes from beloved Montreal restaurant Elena in its team’s first cookbook, Salad Pizza Wine: And Many More Good Things From Elena.

The May issue of ELLE Canada will hit newsstands and Apple News+ on April 17, 2023.

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KO Média also publishes ELLE Decoration, ELLE Québec, Magazine VÉRO, di Stasio, and K pour Katrine magazines.

Swizz Beatz – Hip Hop 50

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER SWIZZ BEATZ RELEASES HIP-HOP 50: VOL. 2 VIA MASS APPEAL, FEATURING NAS, LIL WAYNE, LIL DURK, A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE, JADAKISS, JAY ELECTRONICA, BENNY THE BUTCHER, FIVIO FOREIGN, SCAR LIP AND BANDMANRILL

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Credit: Aykan Umut (@aykan_be)

HIP HOP 50: VOL. 2 IS THE LATEST IN MASS APPEAL’S HIP HOP 50: THE SOUNDTRACK CAMPAIGN CELEBRATING HIP HOP’S 50TH BIRTHDAY

Grammy Award-winning producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, Swizz Beatz, releases his triumphant EP – Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 – via Mass Appeal. The 5-track project marks the second EP in Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack. Coming off the first installment of the EP series with DJ Premier’s Hip Hop 50 Vol. 1, Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is entirely produced by Swizz Beatz. The EP is an ode to New York rap and includes star-studded features from Nas, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Jadakiss, Jay Electronica, Benny The Butcher, Fivio Foreign, Scar Lip and Bandmanrill. Fans can also stay tuned for the “Say Less” video featuring Lil Durk & A Boogie wit da Hoodie releasing next week.

Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is the culmination of Swizz Beatz’s career spanning over two decades and the sound that inspired it. The Verzuz creator first rose to prominence as a Ruff Ryder producing songs for DMX and Eve. The success of “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” launched Beatz’s career as a highly sought-after and regarded artist. He’s since gone on to create some of the most prolific songs in Hip Hop, working with JAY-Z, Noreaga, Busta Rhymes, Cassidy, Nas, Rakim, Lil Wayne, and many more. Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 will be followed by eight more EPs from iconic figures who’ve had a hand in expanding the culture from the streets of the Bronx to the global community. Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack, distributed via Mass Appeal’s new deal with The Orchard, is the score to the biggest birthday bash ever.

A portion of all Hip Hop 50 proceeds will be donated to the various charitable organizations, including the Universal Hip Hop Museum set to open its doors in 2024. Mass Appeal recently announced Hip Hop 50 partnerships with CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka – the official Vodka of #HipHop50, as well as Google Pixel and Sony Music Entertainment. In January, Mass Appeal partnered with Fotografiska to launch Hip Hop Conscious, Unconscious exhibition – currently on view in New York City til May 21st before traveling to other locations. Additionally, Mass Appeal has teamed up with Live Nation Urban to produce live event programming, as well as Paramount + / Showtime for a premium content partnership with captivating documentaries such as: YOU’RE WATCHING VIDEO MUSIC BOX, CYPRESS HILL: INSANE IN THE BRAIN, SUPREME TEAM and more.

ABOUT SWIZZ BEATZ

Swizz Beatz is Grammy-Award Winning music producer, entrepreneur and visionary, producing for some of the biggest musicians in the world including Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Kanye West (contributing to more than 350 million records sold). Over the years, Swizz has worked closely with various global brands from Bacardi, to Aston Martin and Reebok (to name a few) and most recently American Express.

Recent graduate of Harvard Business School’s OPM program, Swizz began collecting art in his twenties, and in 2014 launched The Dean Collection, which began as his personal art collection and has since grown into a global discovery zone for art enthusiasts. Swizz later launched No Commission – a live art and music festival where artists retain 100% of their sales. In 2019, Swizz and Timbaland launched the global digital series VERZUZ which has become a powerhouse in programming for artists and music catalogs. With millions of viewers each show, the brand continues to push boundaries and “give artists their flowers.

While highly accomplished, Swizz remains authentic, and humble. According to him, “The sky is not the limit; it’s just the view.” With a true passion for business, no matter the industry, Swizz hopes that his success will continue to inspire others.

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