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Quavo × Takeoff
Delivering the kind of Atlanta anthem that moves the whole culture, multiplatinum GRAMMY® Award-nominated superstars Quavo and Takeoff unleash a blockbuster new single and music video entitled “Us Vs Them” featuring Gucci Mane—available today via Quality Control Music Group/Motown Records. Listen to “Us Vs Them” HERE and watch the music video for “Us Vs Them” HERE.
The track pairs a skittering trap bounce with unforgettable sirens. It sets the stage for Quavo and Takeoff to lock into an unbreakable and unbeatable lyrical volley highlighted by hilarious observations such as “Came from nothing, now my Lambo look like dolphin fins.” It all builds towards the victorious chant, “Fuck that other shit, I’m going for the win.” Meanwhile, Atlanta hip-hop legend Gucci Mane pulls up with a powerhouse verse of his own. The accompanying visual alternates between scenes in a parking garage and on a basketball court as fireworks rain from the ceiling, popping off with uncontainable energy.
It arrives on the heels of “Hotel Lobby.” The latter has already generated 22.8 million YouTube views on the Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-inspired music video and 39.6 million Spotify streams and counting. Earning critical acclaim right out of the gate, Billboard proclaimed, “‘Hotel Lobby’ impresses with a natural camaraderie that the members demonstrated on their early mixtapes, as Takeoff handles the denser flow and Quavo gleefully punctuating every fifth word with another ad-lib.” Not to mention, the duo performed it as part of A COLORS SHOW, posting up 1.3 million Spotify streams and 3.3 million YouTube views on the video as the first in a series celebrating Black Music Month created in collaboration with Motown Records.
However, this is just the beginning for Quavo and Takeoff…
Takeoff recently dropped off “Crypto” with Rich The Kid. It has already amassed over 8.4 million Spotify streams and 6 million YouTube views on the music video. Receiving critical acclaim, HYPEBEAST proclaimed, “the new single sees the Migos rapper embrace his love for cryptocurrency and the fortune that it has brought him.”
Meanwhile, Quavo served up the intense “Shooters Inside My Crib.” It posted up 8.6 million Spotify streams and 7.8 million YouTube views on the music video. Touted among the “Soundsystem 50,” High Snobiety observed, “Quavo skates over the Ayo-B-produced beat effortlessly teasing us about an upcoming project.” REVOLT added, “‘Shooters Inside My Crib’sees the North Atlanta star harmonizing about past struggles and current successes.” Sports Illustrated summed it up best as “an absolute banger.” Not to mention, he joined NBA2K22 as a playable character and will star in a new action thriller Takeover.
Be on the lookout for more soon!
Gucci Resort
Forever exploring its long-held legacy in travel, a constant source of inspiration within every collection, the House presents an ode to the seasonal ritual of setting off to seaside locales. The Gucci Resort Collection features a selection of items unique to the world’s top travel destinations, transforming the vacation wardrobe into a colorful travelogue. Bags, sunglasses, hats, and beach blankets make up the exclusive local product offers, while the ready-to-wear and shoes will be available across all resort locations as well as on Gucci.com.
At the center of the special selection is the GG monogram, reimagined with a zig-zag-patterned background and with vibrant color combinations unique to the specific warm-weather havens where they are exclusively sold. The cities featured within the collection include Bondi, Bodrum, Cancun, Cannes, Capri, Dubai, Forte dei Marmi, the Hamptons, Hawaii, Ibiza, Jeju, Marbella, Miami, Monte Carlo, Mykonos, Okinawa, Palm Desert, Porto Cervo, Phuket, and Rio de Janeiro. Inscribed with the name of the city that inspired the palette, each item becomes a travel memento, denoting the expansive narrative of an individual’s journey.
To present the product selection in a surreal and playful way, photographer and director Max Siedentopf has captured a campaign where the Gucci Resort pieces take on monumental status in mini dioramas of the various resort destinations. Tote bags and sunglasses become part of the landscape, while beach-goers bring larger-than-life energy to the frozen-in-time scenes—a reminder that unexpected stories are still to be discovered even in the most familiar destinations.
The collection will be distributed through designated stores and on Gucci.com. Additionally, at the resort destinations, special Pop-Ups inspired by beachside cabanas will also showcase an exclusive product offering.
#GucciResort
Creative Director: Alessandro Michele
Art Director and Photographer: Max Siedentopf
Make up: Camilla Romagnoli
Hair: Andrea Martinelli
Product Details
The Gucci Resort Collection features a wide range of products, creating a colorful getaway wardrobe.
The women’s ready-to-wear selection presents a variety of day dresses including cotton sangallo styles and printed muslin gowns enriched with colorful lace details. Perfect to pack, matching sets of GG tweed or GG chevron add an elegant yet relaxed feel. Swimsuits in a variety of styles come in bright hues, including a tie-dye print one-piece defined by a palm tree and the Gucci logo. As a part of the exclusive destination offer, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and shorts feature the names of select cities.
The men’s ready-to-wear is defined by lightweight knitwear and linen jackets, as well as patterned button-downs and tie-dyed T-shirts and sweatshirts—all in seasonal hues. There is also a full selection of denim shirts, shorts, and pants featuring playfully embroidered patches.
The handbag selection sees a reimagination of the GG monogram, with a zigzag pattern reinforcing its bold energy. Emblazoned across lined raffia-effect totes, beauty cases, and mini bags, each palette variation is unique to the resort destination and features a leather label identifying which city inspired the design. Select places will also present unlined raffia tote bags.
Offered worldwide, the Resort shoe selection features styles envisioned for holidays spent by the sea. Whether donning a flat or platform sole, espadrilles show off the colorful GG monogram woven from a raffia-effect material. The product selection also includes a number of women’s raffia-effect sandals with a flower-like design. The men’s collection features GG monogrammed espadrilles and Gucci Tennis 1977 sneakers in colorful prints.
Completing the array of items envisioned for the seaside, beach blankets, as well as raffia-effect bucket and baseball hats also showcase the regionally exclusive combinations of hues of the Resort GG monogram design. A selection of crochet hats is available worldwide.
A selection of destinations including Cannes, Capri, Forte dei Marmi, the Hamptons, Ibiza, Marbella, Mykonos, Porto Cervo, and Rio de Janeiro will also introduce new color variations of signature Gucci Eyewear styles in acetate or combi constructions, available in the international fitting. Characterized by a Summery and colorful spirit, each design features the name of the city it was inspired by.
About Gucci
Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s leading luxury brands, led by President and CEO Marco Bizzarri and Creative Director Alessandro Michele. Following the House’s centenary, Gucci forges ahead into the next hundred years, continuing to redefine luxury while celebrating the creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation at the core of its values. Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and watches. Discover more about Gucci at www.gucci.com.
Louis Vuitton – Summer Stardust
Louis Vuitton’s Summer Stardust is a collection derived from star motifs, breezy ready-to-wear, and iridescent bags. The ready-to-wear offering includes lightweight apparel and beachwear with poolside accessories like a monogram bucket hat and towel to coordinate.
Maison’s most beloved bag shapes in six new styles unique to the collection, featuring two new Stardust Capucines which glimmer in the sunlight to create an iridescent effect.
About Louis Vuitton
Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has brought unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style, always aiming for the finest quality and preserving biodiversity. Today, the House remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a genuine “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical. Since then, audacity has shaped the story of Louis Vuitton. Faithful to its heritage, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists and designers across the years, all the while developing disciplines such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories,watches, jewelry, and fragrance. These carefully created products are testament to Louis Vuitton’s commitment to fine craftsmanship.
For further information: www.louisvuitton.com
Louis Vuitton Monogram
A true testament to its impeccable Savoir Faire, Louis Vuitton unveils a colorful summer collection of men’s Monogram bags perfect for the seasonal getaway. The selection builds upon the success of Virgil Abloh’s S-Lock Signature and the Taurillon Monogram Leather- a constant on the men’s runway.
For this season, the Monogram Macassar and Taurillon Monogram bags feature a distinctive color palette of orange, purple, and mint green- an ongoing tribute to the late Creative Director’s colorful rainbow and energizing universe. New to the leather goods category: a sleek briefcase, crossbody wallet, two new sizes of the Keepall 25, a smaller Christopher Backpack, variations on the S-Lock Messenger, and S-Lock Sling bags.
About Louis Vuitton
Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has brought unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style, always aiming for the finest quality and preserving biodiversity. Today, the House remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a genuine “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical. Since then, audacity has shaped the story of Louis Vuitton. Faithful to its heritage, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists and designers across the years, all the while developing disciplines such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories,watches, jewelry, and fragrance. These carefully created products are testament to Louis Vuitton’s commitment to fine craftsmanship.
For further information: www.louisvuitton.com
What Are Probiotics and What Are Their Benefits?
You’ve probably heard the terms prebiotics and probiotics quite a lot in the last few years. They’re two of the current buzzwords in the health and wellness industry and lots of new prebiotic and probiotic supplements companies are appearing every year.
The probiotics industry is growing rapidly and is now worth over $37 billion USD. Millions of consumers now take regular probiotics to improve their overall health and well-being.
The research around probiotics is relatively new so we are still learning lots more about them. Despite the research being in its early days, we’re already starting to notice the many incredible benefits of probiotics.
What Are Probiotics?
Probiotics refer to the live bacteria that are commonly found in certain foods such as yogurt, kefir, soybeans, tofu, tempeh, sauerkraut, and kombucha tea. Probiotic microorganisms feed off prebiotic fibers, which are found in many plant-based foods.
The most common probiotic microorganisms are Lactobacillus, Bifidobacteria, Lactococcus, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus, and these microbial species are closely associated with good health.
Taking Probiotic Supplements
Although many foods contain probiotic bacteria, you may not consume very many of them in your diet. If you want to gain the maximum benefits from probiotics, you can take probiotic supplements.
Whether you’re keen on taking probiotics for weight loss or you want to see if they can reduce your digestive discomfort, there are lots of different kinds of probiotics. As great as they can be, it’s important to do some research and find the best products for your needs.
You can get probiotics that have been specifically created for certain gut health issues as well. For example, you may find probiotics for IBS, or supplements to reduce bloating.
What Are the Benefits of Probiotics?
Probiotics are labelled as the resolution for any gut health issue. While they are incredible for your digestive health, their benefits go far beyond the gut.
Probiotics may also help with the management of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. They can even boost your mood thanks to the close connection between the gut and brain.
Let’s take a closer look at the many benefits of probiotics.
- Improved Gut Health
One of the most widely recognized benefits of probiotics is the ability to improve gut health. Probiotic foods and supplements contain live bacteria that are beneficial for your digestive system.
When you ingest probiotic foods or supplements, it helps to diversify the different bacterial species in your gut. More specifically, it increases the number of beneficial species and lowers the levels of potentially harmful microorganisms.
Many studies show that consuming probiotic foods or taking probiotic supplements can minimize gut health issues and relieve digestive discomfort. They can benefit those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), constipation, and diarrhoea.
The effectiveness of probiotics depends on the strains of bacteria in the food or supplement, and what gut health issue you’re trying to resolve. That’s why choosing the right probiotic species for your needs is important.
- Better Mental Health
There is a close link between the health of your gut microbiome and your overall well-being. When the ‘bad’ bacteria outbalance the beneficial bacteria in your gut, it can lead to disease. Poor gut health is thought to play a role in obesity, allergies, and a range of mental health conditions.
The gut-brain axis is a real thing and more researchers are becoming interested in the strong connection between these two areas of your body. Both animal and human studies have shown that increasing your consumption of probiotics may improve a range of mental health conditions.
Specifically, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus bacterial strains were effective in treating depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and autism. They also improved spatial and non-spatial memory.
- Improved Immune Function
Probiotics are able to modulate some of the natural immune functions inside your body. This helps to protect you from harmful pathogens and can reduce the severity of autoimmune conditions, such as allergies, eczema, Crohn’s disease, and dermatitis.
It’s thought that certain probiotics species may improve immunity by:
- Increasing the production of antimicrobial substances in the body
- Inhibiting bacterial toxin production
- Prevent harmful pathogens from entering the body through the gut wall
- Improving the antibacterial effects of bile salts inside the body
- Inducing an immune response against bacterial and viral pathogens
- Inhibiting autoimmune and allergic reactions
- Enhancing white blood cells (macrophage and lymphocyte) and cytokine production
CHILDREN’S PLACE × KEVIN HART
Tuesday, July 26th, at 8:30 AM, The Children’s Place and A-list celebrity partner Kevin Hart were in Harlem for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
By kicking off The Children Place’s heartwarming community learning center campaign, the brand, alongside Hart children’s book author, father, and comedian, unveiled a refreshed reading area for the East Harlem community. Children are able to enjoy ahead of the back-to-school season.
This newly reimagined NY-based reading space will be the first of 10 dedicated children’s reading spaces across the country which will serve as fun and engaging areas to learn.
The refurbished Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center will include learning materials from The Children’s Place partner, BIC, creative and comfortable furnishings, 2,000 donated books from ThriftBooks, a celebrity read-along and attendance from NYC government officials.
Watch on TikTok.
DRAI’S × WIZ KHALIFA
Drai’s Nightclub welcomed rap icon Wiz Khalifa to the stage. The artist celebrated ahead of the release of his new album “Multiverse” which will drop Friday, July 29.
Carrying oversized replicas of his face in a parade of sparklers, the Drai’s Dolls had the electric crowd of fans on their feet to honor Wiz Khalifa. His performance featured some of his top hits, including “We Dem Boyz” and his recent single “Memory Lane.” On Saturday, July 23 Wiz Khalifa continued the celebration by joining Grammy-nominated rapper Rick Ross on stage during his full-length concert.
Drai’s is the only nightclub in Las Vegas that offers full-length concerts by today’s hottest artists. Every weekend, the Drai’s LIVE concert series brings big names like 2 Chainz, Chris Brown and Lil Baby to the rooftop of The Cromwell, with incredible performances set to the stunning backdrop of the lights of the Las Vegas Strip. The upcoming Drai’s LIVE concert lineup can be found HERE.
Photo: Radis Denphutaraphrechar
SPOTLIGHT: STUDIO HOUSE
Listen to fireside chat w/ Studio House on 360 MAG podcast on Apple/Spotify HERE.
Located opposite Lake Montebello in downtown Baltimore, Studio House is a project space for communion. The home offers independent artists the opportunity to cultivate connections, and their individual and creative practice in and around City of Baltimore. The objective of this chamber is to bring together a group of rotating artists who have demonstrated a commitment to their creative maturity.
The project space was founded by Mahari Chabwera in December 2021 through early collaboration with The Contemporary Arts Network and ongoing collaboration with philanthropist Changrong Ji.
As a nexus for restoration and community, the residency experience is open (but not limited to) visuals artists, photographers, writers, curators, musicians and filmmakers. The house offers a space for everyone to gather, relax, research, play, share resources and develop nourishing projects.
Throughout their stay, artists receive studio visits from curators, collectors, art advisors, and thriving artists on the field.
Studio House participants have the opportunity to work collaboratively within 4,400 square feet. house, each trimming a studio area to serve their practice. Artists can participate in group excursions to museums, galleries, beaches, farmers’ markets, thrift stores and dance parties. Each has access to its own spacious private room, shared bathroom, common living room, kitchen, balcony, front patio, and fenced in yard.
Current Participants:
Alliannah Hamilton|Austin Miles|Jabari Jefferson
Angelique Scott
Atlantis: How Plato’s Allegory Became a Cultural Phenomenon
When Plato created the island of Atlantis as a minor philosophical allegory back in 360 BC, he could never have imagined the impact it would have on modern culture 2000 years later.
Real or fantasy?
In the 19th century, some scholars suggested there may be some historical relevance to Plato’s story. The suggestion was that the story was inspired by real events, that were appropriated by the philosopher. As research continued, the myth of the lost city gained momentum and the search for the real Atlantis began. This also inspired tales of other lost civilizations that influenced many forms of contemporary fiction, from TV shows and films to comic books and video games.
The written word
There have been countless works of fiction based on Atlantis, including Pierre Benoit’s 1919 novel L’Atlantide, Frederick Tennyson’s Atlantis (1888), Mona, Queen of Lost Atlantis: An Idyllic Re-Embodiment of Long Forgotten History (1925) by James Logue Dryden, and George V. Golokhvastoff’s The Fall of Atlantis (1938). All of these works give their own interpretations of the rise and fall of the kingdom.
The digital age
In popular culture, Atlantis has appeared in over 30 video games including the successful Atlantis video game series, which featured five titles between 1997 and 2006. In the iGaming sector, slot game players can also enjoy a range of slot titles inspired by Atlantis. The most notable is Atlantean Treasures, which features an underwater setting and offers four progressive jackpot prizes. New players looking to play this Atlantis-themed slot can get free spins by visiting BonusFinder, a company that helps find the best offer and promotions. Other titles include Atlantis from Red Tiger Gaming and Secret of Atlantis from NetEnt.
Atlantis on film
In the 1970s, NBC released the fantasy series Man from Atlantis. It only ran for 13 episodes but remains something of a cult classic. The show followed the story of Mark Harris (played by Patrick Duffy), an amnesiac man thought to be the last citizen of Atlantis. In 2016, Duffy wrote a novel telling the back story of Mark Harris, revealing information not included in the TV show.
There have been more than 20 movies featuring Atlantis. The earliest was Undersea Kingdom (1936), which was similar in tone to Universal’s popular Flash Gordon series released the same year. The most recent release and perhaps the biggest Atlantis film of all time was James Wan’s Aquaman (2018), which forms part of the DC Comics universe. Jason Momoa stars as Arthur Curry (AKA Aquaman), who fights back against a plan by the seven underwater kingdoms to attack the surface world.
The search continues
Atlantis has been extensively covered in the documentary world as well. The latest effort is A Passage to Atlantis from filmmaker Paul Banseelal, due for release in 2023. The three-part series sets out to explore truths and correct misconceptions about the legends of Atlantis. It represents the director’s 27 years of research into the history and location of the lost city. Originally planned as a traditional documentary, the series is set to take on more of an adventure mystery tone.
After sparking imaginations for 2000 years, the search for the truth about the lost city of Atlantis looks set to continue.
