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2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 via 360 Magazine and Automotive Rhythms.

2023 BMW i7 xDrive60

The Ultimate Electric Driving Machine

That’s right; the BMW 7 Series is electrified for 2023 while maintaining the same body style and interior cabin as the two ICE (internal combustion engine) models. We had a chance to test drive and thoroughly evaluate the 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 at the BMW Test Fest program recently held at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage in Palm Springs with the conclusion that the luxury sedan’s capabilities are superior within its class. The German EV is technologically laden, ultra-intelligent, and savvy on the road while zeroing in on owners’ attitudes, necessities, and feelings. 

BMW i7 Evolution 

BMW’s luxury flagship is a high-tech marvel in every aspect. Moreover, it’s super fast (especially in Boost mode), achieves 318 electric miles per charge, produces 536-horsepower, and features a 31” BMW Theatre Screen with built-in Amazon Fire TV and 8K resolution. And, of course, the i7 maintains the equivalent dynamic performance attributes we have come to expect from BMW, so no sacrifices were made in the product planning stages. Other amenities include Rear Executive Lounge Seating, a 36-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system, auto opening and closing doors similar to Rolls-Royce, crystal headlights developed in conjunction with Swarovski, and three years of free Electrify America charging. 

Electrification of the 7 Series 

The 7th generation 7 Series is an evolutionary wonder as humankind continues to figure out how to reduce our carbon footprints since our insatiable appetites have led to planetary degradation from a resource standpoint. As a result, we have no choice but to seek alternative fuel options to power the transportation industry, and currently, e-mobility is the best solution at our disposal. However, for individuals non-committal on electric vehicles, BMW still offers two gas engines for the all-new 7 Series: the 740i and its 3-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder and the 760i xDrive powered by a BMW Motorsport’s enhanced 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8. Both are engineered with 48V mild hybrid technology.

Now available in fully electric form, the i7 highlights two efficient electric motors with a combined output of 536-horsepower and 549 lb-ft of instant torque. It races from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and can travel 318 zero-emission miles (19” wheels) before a recharge is required. Furthermore, if you engage Boost mode (akin to Launch Control) the i7 will prepare itself for a hyper-warping takeoff. I tried this while my driving partner Brian Armstead was relaxing, and immediately he shouted and grabbed whatever he could to brace himself. All electric BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive, Highly Integrated E-Drive units on the front and rear axles, and BMW’s Gen5 Lithium-Ion 101.7 kWh battery unit comprise the i7’s electric powertrain. To extend the i7’s efficiency, only one motor needs to run on the highway and initially, iDrive is subdued but will kick in immediately when traction is required from all four wheels. Moreover, you want to drive in One Pedal mode as often as possible for energy regen and reduce the wear and tear from hydraulic braking since the i7 will slow down automatically when you release the accelerator. An 8-year/100,00-mile High-Voltage warranty backs the battery. 

Charging Ecosystem

There are three levels of charging: Level 1 (your home outlet and the slowest), Level 2 (240v in-home installation or public infrastructure), and Level 3, aka DC Fast Chargers, which are mostly installed at public retail locations. As stated, BMW partnered with Electrify America to provide i7 owners with three years of complimentary unlimited public charging. High-speed DC 195 kW max charging will power your 7 Series 10 to 80% in 34 minutes, adding 80 miles of range in just 10 minutes. An optimized cooling strategy, while DC charging is in progress further, improves the durability of the high-voltage battery. However, you don’t want to kill your battery over time from too much high-speed usage. When seeking a charging station, the cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system will help the i7 locate the charging-optimized route and tell the driver how much time is required to charge at that station. In addition, the charging software on board the new BMW i7 has been improved from the i4 and iX models. Electrify America currently has 800 charging stations and about 3,500 individual ultra-fast chargers open or under construction in the US. By 2026, the company plans to more than double its infrastructure with 1,800 charging stations.

BMW i7 Nuances

From the purifying ride to the opulent cockpit, the 7th generation 7 Series is impressive.  Also, it’s ecologically thoughtful with floormats and other items made from recycled plastic bottles and offers a non-leather seating option. One of the modern features is the BMW Interaction Bar which extends across the dash and houses touch-sensitive controls. At night it lights up to your hue of choice. The main i7 features are highlighted through the fully digital 12.3” information display and the 14.9” control display screen. Integrated into the rear doors, 5.5” touchscreen remotes (BMW Touch Command) operate like an iPad mini to control everything from the optional $7,250 BMW Theater Screen to the massaging seat adjustments, ambient lighting, and rear sunshades. A BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant uses “Hey BMW” commands to operate the vehicle from opening and closing the doors to rolling down the windows. The assistant has 600 commands built in through iDrive. Standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional includes BMW iDrive 8 for more clarity and precision while using the Apps.

M Sport Package

The new i7 is a masterpiece on its own, but to truly enjoy all that BMW offers for the sporty touring sedan, the complimentary M Sport Package is at your disposal. The must-have package includes 21″ M Aerodynamic Jet Black rims, a thick and empowering 3-spoke flat-bottom M steering wheel, Shadowline exterior trim, M Sport exterior and interior elements, and illuminated threshold plates bearing the M logo. To advance the package further, upgrade to the M Sport Professional Package, which features M Sport Brakes with blue or black calipers, a discreet rear spoiler, and an Extended Shadowline Trim on the kidney grille. Unfortunately, this deletes the illumination around the grille. 

Pricing and Coloring

MSRP for the i7 xDrive60 is $119,300 and the destination fee is $995. Keep in mind that the first batch has been reserved. One non-metallic and 13 metallic exterior colors can be ordered, including Dark Graphite metallic, Sparkling Copper metallic, and Space Silver metallic. Exclusivity comes from the $12,000 BMW Individual two-tone paint finish. 

The 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 is a unique electric luxury sedan for conscious thinkers looking for the best of both worlds. On the one hand, owners desire to reduce their carbon footprint. Simultaneously, the other hand still requires an ultimate BMW driving machine that has been electrified and digitized while commanding a massive and stylish presence on the road.

Article: Kimatni D. Rawlins

AREA15 IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES via 360 MAGAZINE.

AREA15 IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES


(Artwork Courtesy of AREA15/Bright Light Digital Art)

AREA15 ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PROMOTIONS
FOR NOVEMBER 2022

AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, invites guests to enjoy an array of brand-new events, promotions and experiences this November.

When the Lights Go: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Live in the Portal
Date: Friday, Nov. 4
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $22.95 per person. VIP table packages for up to eight guests are also available. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in 360-degree projections and the sounds and rhythms of Grammy-nominated producer Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs during the When the Lights Go Tour inside AREA15’s projection-mapped Portal.

LMF Las Vegas – Episode 1
Dates: Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5
Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Location: A-Lot
Cost: To attend the event, guests can donate a dollar amount of their choice. Money raised from ticket sales will benefit global humanitarian organization In Place of War. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to secure your space. 
Description: Following a successful kick-off event a few years ago, LMF returns to the United States at AREA15. Known for its electronic music festivals across the globe, guests are invited to the first U.S. season of LMF in Las Vegas. Guests can look forward to performances by 15 iconic DJs from Croatia, including Dallerium, Damir Ludvig, Dancelectric, DJ Jock, Elena Mikac, Joe 2 Shine, Kosta Radman, Kraundler, Marina Karamarko, Tom Bug, Tomo In Der Mühlen, Vedran Car, Wekingz and Yakka.

Satori & the Band From Space: Live in the Portal
Date: Thursday, Nov. 10
Time: Doors open at 8 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $17.95 per person. Money raised from ticket sales will benefit global humanitarian organization In Place of War.  Must be 21 or older to enter. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Prepare for an immersive experience as Satori & the Band From Space create an evening of dance euphoria for a one-night show in AREA15’s projection-mapped Portal. Satori treats each performance as a blank canvas, making his performances dynamic and eclectic. Now, Satori continues his latest endeavor where he is joined by the Band from Space to give his music a new approach and a new life. This event is also the launch of international music charity In Place of War’s Around The World in 80 Raves global tour. Funds raised from the concert will benefit the work In Place of War does within the community of violence-stricken Medellín, Colombia.

Mr. Carmack: Live in the Portal
Date: Friday, Nov. 11
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $15 per person. VIP table packages for groups of eight or more are also available. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to
consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Mr. Carmack will bring the bass to the projection-mapped Portal for the Forward Thinkers 10-Year Anniversary Tour this fall. Constantly translating personal experience into his craft, Carmack finds inspiration from a range of sources, including his friends, fellow musicians, travels and numerous sold out tours. These influences, combined with a hunger for discovering the newest, most cutting-edge sounds on sites such as Soundcloud, are some of the elements in the Los Angeles-based producer’s distinctive creative process.

Triloka Three Worlds Tour
Date: Saturday, Nov. 12
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $19.95 per person. Must 21 or older to enter. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Guests are invited to awaken their third eye and prepare for a transcendental experience with the Triloka Three Worlds Tour featuring Desert Dwellers, Random Rab and Bluetech. The ethereal experience will take place in AREA15’s projection-mapped Portal to offer psychedelic visuals along with captivating performances.

East Forest Ceremony Presented by Numinus LV
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: General admission begins at $75. Must be 18 or older to attend. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: AREA15 invites visitors to the East Forest Ceremony presented by Numinus LV. This multi-level experience, where concert meets ritual, merges live music and guided meditation. This unique event allows participants to sit or lay down on blankets and yoga mats to experience a deep dive into the rich sonic landscapes of East Forest for a truly immersive experience.

Two Feet: Live in the Portal
Date: Friday, Nov. 18
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $19.95 per person. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: After a multi-year hiatus from Sin City, Two Feet brings his soulful atmosphere to the Portal, a 360-degree projection mapped theater. Two Feet’s hazy and mellow sound provides a nod to contemporary artists such as Chet Faker, but the core of his new EP is inspired by Harlem influences. Tracks such as “Quick Musical Doodles and Sex” bleed with an unabashed blues heart with flitters of guitar provocatively stacked against an unrelenting electronic backbone.

Little Miss Nasty: Rock and Roll Burlesque in the Portal
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $24.95 per person. Must 21 or older to enter. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: In true Vegas fashion, guests can prepare for an evening “off the leash” with the seductive, rock and roll burlesque show Little Miss Nasty. The evening will feature an electrifying spectacle of dancers, performers and over-the-top visuals in the 360-degree projection-mapped Portal.

2022 FIFA World Cup Live Viewing Parties
Date: Nov. 21, 25, 29
Time: Doors open at 10 a.m.; viewings begin at 11 a.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $99 World Cup Explorer Pass (includes drink in The Portal and Explorer Pass to AREA15)
Description: Bundle this 360-degree viewing experience of the 2022 Qatar World Cup matches with AREA15’s best attractions and receive a complimentary drink at the sPortal bar. Fans are invited to catch all the action during immersive viewings of the USMNT 2022 FIFA World Cup matches in the sPortal, where they will enjoy this immersive viewing experience on three 23-foot-tall walls with state-of-the-art sound as well as a full bar with specials and a restaurant menu from The Beast by Todd English. Guests are invited to come early to grab the best seats and great food ahead of each game.

Immersive Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Date: Thursday, November 24 through Thursday, December 29
Time: M-F at 8 p.m. Sat/Sun at 12, 2, 4, 6, & 8 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $40 for adults (includes one specialty cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage); $20 for children (ages 12 and under).
Description: Returning for the second year in a row is the immersive, projection-mapped screening of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Guests can enjoy the timeless holiday classic enhanced with choreographed light and sound elements synced to the cult classic movie. While the experience is suitable for all ages, the 8 p.m. showings on Thursdays and Saturdays are reserved for guests 21+. Refreshments and themed souvenirs are available for purchase during every show.

AREA15’S RADIANCE WELLNESS PROGRAM INSIDE THE PORTAL:
Guests are invited to explore mind, body and soul at Radiance, AREA15’s new wellness program featuring a variety of ongoing programs including:

Frequency Breathwork
Date: Nov. 22
Time: Class begins at 7 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $35 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Guests are invited to a guided conscious breathwork experience by Frequency Breathwork inside The Portal, AREA15’s 3D projection-mapped room. Attendees can immerse themselves in this deep psychedelic experience through the power and safety of their own oxygen supply. While practicing breathwork, guests will be surrounded by immersive visuals wrapping around the space to round out the experience.

Yoga and Wellness with Dray
Dates: Nov. 12 and 26
Time: Class begins at 11 a.m. 
Location: The Portal 
Cost: $25 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.  
Description: Tap into a higher version of yourself with an immersive yoga class taught by Dray Gardner in The Portal. Build strength, create awareness and bring your mind and body connection to a new level. Enjoy a class experience like no other, surrounded by state-of-the-art sound and 360-degree projections that will envelop participants during the session. Participants are required to bring their own mats.

Dray Gardner was once crippled by a life-threatening automobile accident and his doctor suggested back surgery, however, Gardner insisted on a more holistic approach. Yoga allowed his mind and body to have brand-new experiences – teaching him balance, discipline, focus, determination, strength, flexibility and peace of mind through meditation.

AREA15 “AL1V5” Beverage Menu at Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge
Dates: Tuesdays and Saturdays following AREA15 Radiance events
Location: Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge
Cost: Price varies
Description: Following every Radiance Wellness Program event, attendees can mix and mingle underneath the twinkling branches at Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge, located in the heart of AREA15. The AL1V5 (pronounced “alive”) menu features wellness-inspired beverages and craft mocktails designed to replenish nutrients and refreshment after class. Guests can try a variety of options including the Ginger Cooler made with orange and lemon juice, almond syrup, egg whites and ginger beer or stay hydrated with the wellness shots such as the Stay Golden made with pineapple, turmeric, lemon and coconut water.

ONGOING EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND PACKAGES:
“O’Keeffe: One Hundred Flowers”
Dates: Select dates and times will be available throughout November
Location: The Portal
Cost: Click here to purchase tickets. 

  • General admission tickets for guests 13 and older are $30.
  • Discounted tickets for children under 13, seniors, Nevada locals and military are $23.

Description: “O’Keeffe: One Hundred Flowers” is a timed digital art exhibition encompassing 35 minutes and mapped specifically to fit the nearly 7,000-square-foot Portal.  In this vividly immersive experience, O’Keeffe’s paintings come to life in a virtual garden revealing her most celebrated pieces – including a few which are not publicly displayed. Set to an anthemic 12-song soundtrack of notable all-female artists, including Nina Simone, Cyndi Lauper and Andra Day, guests can experience the art as if looking through a magnifying glass.

AREA15 Industry Mondays
Dates: Every Monday throughout November
Location: Select venues throughout AREA15
Time: 8 p.m. to closing
Description: Guests are invited to the recently relaunched Industry Mondays at AREA15. Feel the beats from a variety of DJs on the decks and underneath the glow of Oddwood Bar. Locals will enjoy a 25 percent discount on select activations, experiences and libations inside AREA15 with a local ID every Monday night. Discounts during Industry Night apply to “Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite,” Museum Fiasco, Five Iron Golf and Dueling Axes, as well as food and drinks at The Beast by Todd English and Oddwood Bar. More information at www.AREA15.com/events. After 10 p.m., AREA15 is 21 years or older only.

“Leaves of Light” Drink Specials at Oddwood Bar
Dates: Every Thursday throughout November
Location: Oddwood Bar
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. to closing
Description: Every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Oddwood Bar, guests can enjoy $5 rotating select cocktails. Later in the evening from 10 p.m., reverse happy hour specials are available and include 50 percent off wine, draft beers and house cocktails, $5 bottled beer and 25 percent off specialty cocktails. Live DJs will also be spinning tunes throughout the evening.

AREA15 Block Party Weekends
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday throughout November
Location: LIFTOFF Bar and Ride
Time: 8 p.m.
Description: Every weekend, guests are invited to enjoy LIFTOFF Bar and Ride’s Block Party. The Block Party includes drink specials, food trucks, outdoor games, rides on LIFTOFF, a panoramic skyline experience, and sounds provided by live DJs. Drink specials include $20 buckets of beer and Casamigos tequila flights. Additionally, AREA15’s Block Party will transform into a winter wonderland beginning on Friday, Nov. 25. Guests can look forward to a winterized experience, including fire pits, photo moments and festive décor for the new season.

Insider Package
The most exclusive way to explore AREA15 is through the Insider Package. AREA15’s Insider Package must be booked at least three days in advance. This three hour package is available for four to 16 guests. Additional tickets, upgrades and add-ons are available upon request at an additional cost. The Insider Package can be booked here.

AREA15’s Insider Package includes:

  • Expedited entry into AREA15
  • AREA15 Ambassador greeting and welcome
  • Admission to LIFTOFF and LIFTOFF Lounge
  • One 20-ounce AREA15-branded souvenir Pathwater per person and one 24-ounce premium specialty beverage per person
  • Family-style meal at The Beast by Todd English
  • One premium cocktail or beverage per person included during meal
  • Expedited admission into Wink World: Portals to the Infinite
  • Expedited admission into Museum Fiasco

Experience Passes
For guests seeking to enter other dimensions, touch the sky, fly like a bird, discover alternate realities and transport into portals beyond their imagination all in one day, AREA15 offers three exclusive Experience Passes, including the Seeker, Explorer and Voyager Pass bundles.

AREA15’s Seeker Pass includes entry to four experiences, including Birdly, Brainstorm, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite. The Explorer Pass offers admission to seven experiences, including Birdly, Brainstorm, LIFTOFF, Museum Fiasco, OZ Ride, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite. AREA15’s Voyager Pass includes access to Army of the Dead, Birdly, Brainstorm, Illuminarium, LIFTOFF, Museum Fiasco, OZ Ride, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite.

Experience Passes can be redeemed daily from noon to 9:30 p.m. For bundle pricing and to purchase tickets, click here.

ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Lost Spirits Distillery, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, The Beast by Todd English, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Virtualis VR, Emporium Arcade Bar and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages.

AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, one of “The 10 Most Innovative Urban Development and Real Estate Companies of 2020” by Fast Company, “Best Place for Your Instagram Shot” as well as “Best Attraction” for two consecutive years by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards, “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine, claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.

Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @AREA15Official; Facebook: AREA15LasVegas and YouTube: AREA15. Hashtag: #AREA15.

Paulo Londra × Ferxxo - A Veces via 360 MAGAZINE.

Paulo Londra × Ferxxo

The Latin urban phenomenon, Paulo Londra, gets together with his friend Ferxxo, who has become one of today’s most sought-after artists, for his latest single A Veces.” The song and its official music video are now available on all digital streaming platforms.

“A Veces,” produced by Federico Vindver, is a track that carries the strength of a classic reggaeton beat with hard-hitting percussive elements that emphasizes this historic meeting between Argentina and Colombia. Throughout the song, the essence of both stars is highlighted to perfection, showcasing the powerful lyrical prowess of Paulo Londra and the distinctive voice for which Feid has become known. Between the bars of the track, the two artists weave a story of longing towards their love interests, who once felt the same way about them, and now everything is different, including their feelings.

This collaboration comes after a few months full of stellar releases from the Argentinean star, who a few weeks ago premiered “Party En El Barrio” with Duki, creating an epic tune from two of the biggest names in the Latin music scene. Prior to that track, he crossed barriers by releasing “Noche de Novela” with English star Ed Sheeran, which followed in the footsteps of his highly anticipated solo release, “Julieta.”

Throughout the scenes of the music video for “A Veces,” shot in Miami, FL and directed by Ballve, you can see both Paulo and Feid in between scenes in their day to day lives, creating magic in the recording studio. The production of both the song and the video took place on the same day.

Paulo Londra, who is considered the pioneer of the urban movement coming out of Argentina, continues to position himself as one of the most emblematic artists of the Latin urban genre. Now, with a new team for this new phase of his career, Paulo Londra continues his global conquest with new music expected soon under Warner Music Latina.

(Courtesy of: Warner Music Latina/ BUENA Productora)

Gucci Exquisite campaign inside 360 MAGAZINE

Exquisite GUCCI

As first presented in the hall of magic mirrors during Milan fashion week, the Exquisite Gucci collection was designed by the House’s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele for Fall-Winter 2022. The emphasis on tailoring was the show’s organizing theme, but the headline was Michele’s collaboration with adidas. Merging sartorial tradition and sportswear codes, he added the brand’s trademark stripes and emblem to suits and an array of ready-to-wear.

A Note From Gucci’s Creative Director Alessandro Michele

I’ve always been charmed by cinema. For its power to tell stories that can probe human adventure and its drift. For its visionary power to dig up in the real, making it vertiginously imaginative and questionable. Such a careful look on the human, after all, is so close to me. I could never imagine clothes as severed from the story and life of the person wearing them. If you ask me, a garment is not, and never will be, just a piece of fabric. It’s rather the means through which we are able to unfold who we really decide to be, it’s how we shape our desires and the ultimate sense of our staying. That’s why I’ve always imagined my collections as films able to convey a cinematography of the present: a score of stories, eclectic and dissonant, that can sacralize the human and its metamorphic ability.

The “Exquisite” campaign is my tribute to cinema and to one of its brightest maestros, Stanley Kubrick. A philosophic filmmaker who, better than others, emanated the magic of that inextricable knot through which cinema exudes life and magnifies it. I’ve always admired Kubrick’s remarkable capacity in tackling very different subjects. His experimental drive goes beyond any possible categorization. Every film, in fact, digests the manifold souls where dystopia meets parody, drama becomes human comedy, horror looks like a psycho-philosophic treatise, the feeling of truth evolves into the uncanny. Kubrick was, in essence, a real sculptor of genres: the “cross-genre” director, ahead of his time. His ability to build stories that exceed significance, crossing borders and setting labels on fire, has always been deeply inspiring to me.

As an act of love, I decided to reinhabit Kubrick’s films, pushing to the core this incendiary approach. I took the liberty of disassembling, blending, grafting and reassembling them. Sticking to my creative praxis, I seized those movies, romanticizing them, populating them with my clothes. Trying to create short circuits where the adidas gown, that had already lost its status of sportswear to become a Victorian costume, appears as a new character in the script of Barry Lyndon. The dress designed by Laura Whitcomb, wearing which Madonna grabbed the New York spotlight in the nineties, fits in the gothic scenes of The Shining. The mysterious darkness of the enigmatic ritual of Eyes Wide Shut embraces a venus in fur, embellished with sensual bourgeois pearls. And more, the 90s shoes with a fetish flavor explode through the frames of A Clockwork Orange. Finally, the dreamiest evening dress dangled in soft tulle ruches bursts into the aseptic and dystopian space of the Discovery One in 2001: A Space Odyssey. This situationist game mixes historical plans, references, experiences. The past explodes into the present. Everything can become anything, or something else. As in that famous scene of Kubrick’s masterpiece, where the bone turns into a spaceship. As in life.

With “Exquisite” I carry on my attempt to mingle high and low, this time coherently and synergistically with the grammar of the great director. In the selected sequences it feels like Nietzsche, Kant and Freud speak casually to the people in the street. The biggest questions about the meaning of life become pop images. Complex transfigurations in terms of significance, get immediate access in terms of experience. Everything comes to be iconic, symbolically sophisticated, though able to reflect on a culture that we can definitely identify as pop. I chose Kubrick also for this, after all. What he created is part of our collective imagination. Since he was a diviner of vision, his works are as recognizable as the Sistine Chapel, the Virgin of the Rocks or The Simpsons. Manipulating his images, inside a brand new semantic framework, is like hacking La Gioconda. Plus the inspiration and the empathy only possible through the fictional cinematographic machine.

This involvement generates a change of state that is very significant for my job: clothes get closer to bare life again. They turn into highly imaginative functional prostheses, and they do so to tell a story. A story that shatters, enchants, tortures, ignites. Because it’s the story of the human that dwells in each and every one of us. As Stanley Kubrick knew too well. And also Milena Canonero, a very dear friend of mine, who accepted my invitation to go back over some of the scenes that hailed her as an undisputed star in the history of costume design. Her presence in this project is moving for me, a very precious gift.

– Alessandro Michele

Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “A Clockwork Orange,” “Barry Lyndon,” “Eyes Wide Shut,” and “The Shining” are available to own today on Blu-ray and Digital.

CREDITS:

Creative Director: Alessandro Michele

Art Director: Christopher Simmonds 

Photographers & Directors: Mert & Marcus  

Make up: Thomas De Kluyver

Hair: Paul Hanlon

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CJ PERRY talks about the surreal life via 360 MAGAZINE.

CJ Perry – The Surreal Life

CJ Perry stars on the reboot of The Surreal Life which airs on VH1 Mondays at 9 pm/8c. As of late, she engages in an introspective conversation with Vaughn Lowery on the 360 MAG podcast about mental health, homelessness in LA and her career in the WWE. Additionally, she sheds light on her newfound friendship with castmate Tamar Braxton.

The weekly episodic features eight notable TV personalities (CJ Perry, Frankie Muniz, Tamar Braxton, Kim Coles, Stormy Daniels, August Alsina, and Manny MUA) who live together under one roof while unmasking their vulnerabilities. The celebrities will also compete in a series of challenges each week. Watch The Surreal Life Trailer!

CJ Perry is best known as WWE Superstar “Lana” and “The Ravishing Russian” for the past decade. She grew up in Latvia and can speak the Russian language. Every morning, she eats five eggs and a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast to fuel her moves. The talented WWE superstar also acted in popular series such as E!’s “Total Divas” and “Pitch Perfect 1 & 2.” She stunned everyone at the London and New York Fashion Weeks and landed partnerships with red-hot brands like PrettyLittleThing and Fashion Nova

Perry spoke about the WWE’s controversial third-party policy that went into effect last year, which fans accused her of being the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ because she had a number of sponsorship deals through her Instagram. “I’ve been always in communication with WWE, always given them every single… Everything I do, I always get everything approved. I am, regardless of what people see me on screen throughout the years as the bad guy, the heel, the loud mouth, the drama, behind the scenes, I would say I try to do everything by the book. Because I deal with really bad anxiety and mental health issues and I just get too anxious if I feel like I’m breaking the rules, “Perry stated in an interview with ComicBook. She also mentioned in the Talk Is Jericho podcast that the only way she’d return to the wrestling scene is if a company offered a No-Cut clause in the contract. 

Aside from being a pro wrestler, Perry starred opposite Jonathan Rhys-Meyers in sci-fi thriller film WIFELIKE. The film tells the story of a widower named William (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) who receives an A.I. copy of his late wife, Meredith (Elena Kampouris). In the fight to end AI exploitation, an underground resistance attempts to infiltrate him by sabotaging the programming of the AI Meredith. So she begins to question her reality as memories of a past life begin to surface in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Perry also starred opposite Bruce Willis in sci-fi-action film COSMIC SIN. The story follows a group of warriors and scientists who must fight to protect and save their race when a hostile alien species with the power to infect and take over human hosts sets its sights on a futuristic human society. Perry will step into the role of “Sol” — who was originally written for a male. The character is described as “the best sniper in the galaxy and lead assassin fighting for the human race against an alien invasion.”

Perry had a breakout acting role in the fantasy/romance feature film titled, “Another Version of You” released in 2019. She was also an Executive Producer on the film and won the 2018 Audience Award at the Nashville Film Festival. The film talks about when the girl Diggsy’s always loved gets married to another man, he gets an opportunity to explore parallel universes to find another version of her who might love him back. Perry was drawn to her character Gwyneth since she is free-spirited and in the moment. “I love that free spirit about her,” she admitted. “Sometimes, her biggest strength is her greatest weakness. She just goes with the wind.”

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Las Catalinas Announces Opening of Papagayo Taphouse

Costa Rica’s car-free town adds to growing restaurant and retail offerings

Inspired by New Urbanism and the seaside hill towns of the Mediterranean, the car-free town of Las Catalinas continues to take shape and evolve since it began construction in 2009. The first neighborhood to be built in Las CatalinasBeach Town, is now nearing its completion and is a model for car-free living and intricate design. The low-rise Beach Town is extremely permeable for people on foot, and its textured hardscapes encourage maximum human-to-human interaction. As this scenic coastal town continues to grow, Las Catalinas adds to its eclectic list of food and beverage and retail offerings with the opening of its newest restaurant in Beach Town.

Recently opened in early November 2022, Beach Town in Las Catalinas welcomes Papagayo Taphouse by Papagayo Brewing Co. Leading the way with sustainability and sustainable brew practices throughout Costa Rica, Papagayo Brewing Co. is a Liberia-based brewery and tasting room producing quality craft beers accentuating the Guanacaste climate and culture. Just a stone’s throw from the Liberia airport, its flagship location produces craft beers proudly “hechas en Guanacaste” (made in Guanacaste) and inspired by the local culture and climate. With the strong belief that quality craft beer should be as refreshing as it is flavorful, Papagayo Brewing Co. is the beer to take from the brewery to the beach. Their taproom offers private group tours which is something not all craft breweries in Costa Rica offer.

Some of Papagayo Brewing Co.’s highlights include the Beach Lager (5%), an easy-drinking traditional lager; Tropical IPA (6.2%), known for its intense flavor of tropical fruits and juicy hops; Sour Gose (4.5%), a German-style sour beer with pink Himalayan salt and hibiscus; and the Passion Fruit Ale (5.5%), a light, golden pale ale with local passion fruit. The brewery just released its newest beer, the Offshore Ale, an American wheat ale with floral and citrusy notes. The IPA Series is a limited batch series with the first release date in May and the second release in August of this year.

For many years, the craft beer boom has steadily grown in North America,  but the last five or so years has seen significant growth in the craft beer market in Costa Rica. Although the capital city of San Jose continues to be the leader in the craft beer scene in the country, Guanacaste is starting to see an influx of small micro-breweries to craft breweries with innovative and robust menus. Throughout Guanacaste, brew pubs, taprooms, and distributor breweries are pulling from local traditions, fresh ingredients, and even the Blue Zone water to brew beer that reflects the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. 

Papagayo Taphouse adds to the growing list of food and beverage offerings in Beach Town. Situated in the lively gathering place of Plaza Mercado, other openings this year included: Pots & Bowlsthe popular restaurant that first opened as a food truck in the height of the pandemic now operating as a stand-alone restaurant and its new sister restaurant next door called Pascual offering farm-to-table tapas and a wide selection of wines. This summer also saw the opening of Coquelicot, a charming European style food cart specializing in ice cream and waffles.

Focusing on creating a better way of life, the New Urbanist philosophy centers on building walkable blocks and streets, housing and shopping in close proximity, and accessible public spaces and parks to encourage livability, environmental sustainability, and innovation. The 21-acre Beach Town is a vibrant network of narrow passages, stair streets, and intimate public spaces. With nearly all of the buildings located on a small plaza or park, Beach Town embraces the core values of Las Catalinas by linking people, places, and conversations together in an authentic way.

About Las Catalinas, www.lascatalinascr.com

The conscious town of Las Catalinas is Costa Rica’s newest desirable beach town, currently with 142 homes complete and 150 full-time residents. Inspired by New Urbanist philosophy, the car-free, highly walkable town will include several inns and intimate hotels, shops, restaurants, retail, day spas, pedestrian streets, parks, plazas, and recreational facilities, all located between two of Costa Rica’s loveliest Pacific beaches and 1,000 acres of protected tropical dry forest, which are interlaced with extensive hiking and biking trails. Within the town, the walkable public spaces are interwoven with nature, and the architecture emphasizes indoor-outdoor living and scenic views. Cars are refreshingly absent. Founder Charles Brewer’s core values and beliefs include environmental stewardship, connection to one another and to the rhythms of nature, promotion of wellness, and an emphatic preference for quality of life over quantity of material possessions, understanding that the “good life” is not about material possessions but about human connections, good health, and ecological sustainability.

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SAILOR JERRY SPICED RUM PARTNERS WITH TEXAS ARMY VETERAN TO CREATE SAILOR JERRY IRONSIDES BBQ SAUCE

100% of profits from each bottle sold supports veterans

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is proud to continue its longstanding history of support for the U.S. military with the launch of Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce. Created in partnership with Texas-based, veteran-owned BBQ business Grill Your Ass Off, 100% of profits from each bottle sold will support veterans. 

Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce is crafted with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum to incorporate the bold character of the 92 proof spirit. The result is a smooth and smoky tomato-based sauce that brings the signature Sailor Jerry spice blend to the forefront, finishing with a kick of sweet heat.

Fifty percent of profits will go to the veteran-owned business Grill Your Ass Off, while the remaining 50% will benefit The Independence Fund, a 501c3 non-profit committed to restoring the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual independence of our nation’s veterans. The Independence Fund will use the donation to support Operation Resiliency, a program that reunites veterans who served together. The reunions are often conducted through retreats and promote a sense of community while teaching coping skills.

“We are longtime fans of Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and were thrilled when they approached us to collaborate on a BBQ sauce,” said Jason Murff, CEO of Grill Your Ass Off. “We’re proud to have created a versatile sauce that highlights the distinct taste of Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, and prouder yet to do it in a way that supports our veteran community. As a veteran-owned business, we make it a priority to give back to those who have served, and we value Sailor Jerry for sharing this commitment.”

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum was created to honor Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, a Navy vet who built his rep inking soldiers and sailors in WWII-era Honolulu, where he established his legendary tattoo parlor and himself as the undisputed father of American old-school tattooing. Sailor Jerry has a rich legacy of support for the military, having donated over $1 million to the USO and other military organizations throughout the brand’s history.

“Supporting the veteran community is a significant cause for our brand as we seek to honor the legacy of our namesake, Navy veteran Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins,” said Mary-Jade Hynes, Brand Manager, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. “It was important to us to work with a veteran-owned business to create this product, and we’re delighted to have come together with Jason Murff and his team at Grill Your Ass Off to support the critical work of The Independence Fund, and to make some damn good BBQ sauce.”

Crafted in the traditional Navy way by William Grant & Sons, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is bold and smooth, with hints of caramel and vanilla. Made in America from Caribbean Rum and blended with spices including ginger, cinnamon, clove and vanilla, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is an exceptionally smooth 92 proof spirit.

Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce launches on November 1 and is available for purchase for $12.99 at GrillYourAssOff.com and via the Sailor Jerry online store at sailorjerry.com/en/shop/.

To learn more about Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, visit SailorJerry.com

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Which Is the Best Football League In the World?‍

Football is a beautiful game; it’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s filled with moments of magic that can leave even the most ardent skeptic dumbstruck. The sport has evolved in recent years, with many leagues now prioritizing attacking football as opposed to being a cagey and defensive-minded spectacle. The world of football is now a more exciting place than ever before and there are numerous competitions vying for attention.

The days when only a select few could enjoy the sport are long gone, but which league is the best in the world? Which league offers the most quality? Which league has the highest standard of football? This article will look at why some people think that one league stands above all others: The English Premier League (EPL).

The Case for the EPL

Let’s start by taking a look at the case for the EPL and how it impacts this website. First and foremost, it’s incredibly popular. The EPL boasts the highest attendance of any football league in the world, with the average attendance figures well exceeding the 70,000 mark. The EPL also boasts the highest average TV viewership, with the League’s matches drawing in over 2 billion viewers each season.

The EPL is also one of the most profitable leagues in the world, with an estimated revenue of over £3 billion. And then there’s the money: the EPL boasts the highest wage bill of all the football leagues in the world. The average wage of an EPL player is over $5 million per year, with some players earning as much as $25 million per year. The EPL is also the most lucrative football league in the world when it comes to transferring deals.

The EPL has seen the highest-ever transfer fee paid for one player in football history, with Paul Pogba moving from Juventus to Manchester United for $116 million. The EPL also has the highest-ever transfer fee paid for a defender, with Aymeric Laporte moving from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City for $78 million. In terms of transfer deals as a whole, the EPL has seen the highest-ever total amount spent on transfers: $5.5 billion.

The Quality of Football is Outstanding

One of the biggest arguments in favor of the EPL is that it has the highest quality of football of any league in the world. The EPL boasts some of the most talented players in the world, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar all plying their trade in England. The EPL’s quality is reflected in its average goals per game: 3.21.

This figure is higher than the average goals per game of every other major football league. The EPL also boasts the highest average number of shots per game: 22.12. This figure is also higher than the average number of shots per game of every other major football league in the world. There’s no denying that the EPL is home to some of the most skillful players in the world.

People Love Watching the Best Players

It has the most expensive players in the world. It has the most recognizable players in the world. It has the best teams in the world and is also home to the most avid followers. Football is a sport that is all about passion and the EPL has fans of every club who live and breathe the game.

These fans turn up in droves to watch their sides play at home, and they also tune in in their millions at home to watch the games on TV. The EPL is also a global brand, with clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal having a high-profile following. Some clubs’ fans even travel to watch them play away from home, such is their passion for the sport.

The Stakes Are Incredibly High

Another reason why people like to watch the EPL is that the stakes are incredibly high. The EPL is home to some of the richest clubs in the world and these clubs are willing to splash their cash in order to acquire the best footballing talent. The EPL’s massive salaries and high transfer fees ensure that the competition is fierce, which means that each match is a real spectacle.

The EPL’s biggest teams are always vying for the title, and they usually have to scrap for it at the end of the season. The EPL also has the highest number of draws of any league worldwide. This is largely down to the fact that the teams are so evenly matched that they are unable to break each other’s resolve.

It’s a Global Brand

EPL is a truly global brand. It has become the most popular football league in the world, with a huge number of people tuning in to watch the games. It’s not just people in England who like to watch the league; people around the world enjoy following the EPL. This is partly due to the fact that many of the league’s clubs are extremely wealthy and can therefore attract the best players from around the world.

Conclusion

There are many reasons why the English Premier League is the best football league in the world. It boasts the highest attendance figures of any league in the world, it has the highest average TV viewership of any league in the world, it’s the most lucrative league in the world, and it has the highest average number of shots per game of any league in the world.

Things you wish you’d be aware of before heading out to Russia!

We just returned from an extended excursion through Russia, visiting almost twelve urban communities alone. However significant as our experience seemed, there are a couple of things I wish I had known in advance. Whether you’re arranging a Trans-Siberian experience or a speedy excursion to St. Petersburg, I trust these Russian travel tips will assist you with getting ready for the thing that’s coming down the road!

Our month in Russia flew by a long shot excessively fast. We would have remained longer to investigate more if it hadn’t been for our Russian visa restrictions (30 days for Canadians). I believe this was just the first of many visits.

Learning the language will be surprisingly gainful

Russian is the authority language of Russia, and English isn’t generally spoken beyond travelers’ friendly urban communities. Regardless of whether you have a well-thought-out plan to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg, realizing a little Russian will assist you with getting around. I suggest learning the Cyrillic letter set and a couple of crucial expressions, for example, “Hi, farewell, thank you, and so on” and “Excuse me, I don’t communicate in Russian.” “Could you at any point convey in English?”

Google Translate will be valuable

Most signs and historical center data will be shown in Russian and English in Russia’s two significant urban communities. A few menus are deciphered, and you will likely experience servers and inn receptionists familiar with English. You’ll be all alone until the end of the time. The joke was planned. Luckily, there are some astounding (and free!) applications accessible to help you in defeating the language boundary. It’s likewise worth making room on your telephone for the Russian language to be downloaded inside the application so you can utilize it disconnected.

Stretch out certain rubles beyond time

Whether you’re flying into Russia straightforwardly from home or through another nation, stretch out neighborhood cash beyond time to hold you over when you show up. This will save you from being required to go to a cash trade office at an air terminal or rail route station, which will more likely than not give you a decent rate. Russia’s cash is the ruble. This might be shown as RUB, рy, or. 1 CAD is roughly 50 RUB, and bills are accessible in divisions 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 5,000.

You can get a good deal on your excursion by being sharp

Our most excellent starting costs in Russia were visa application charges, train tickets, and housing. Besides that, despite what we’d caught wind of Russia being so costly, we had the option to adhere to a genuinely safe financial plan every day. We restricted ourselves to 1-2 paid visits and attractions per city and remained in lodgings in a portion of the more costly urban communities. Eating at cafeteria-style burger joints known as stolovi allowed us to get a good deal on food since we could eat serenely for around CAD 5 per feast.

Prepare for as much time as is reasonably possible

We appreciate unconstrained travel all through Europe and Mexico. However, we found that Russia isn’t the ideal country for those impromptu, last-minute escapes. First off, you’ll in all likelihood be going between urban communities via train, and buying tickets ahead of time guarantees you get both a decent seat and a lower passage. This is particularly obvious during top seasons, for example, summer excursions, when local people likewise take trains for their get-aways. The equivalent validates booking dwelling, theater tickets, and shows or games.

Making a trip to Russia is convoluted and poorly designed

It isn’t! It’s pretty straightforward and much less complicated than it was a couple of years prior. All you want is a Russian visa, a greeting (which can be gotten effectively from an inn or other housing), and a couple of different records. The technique is equivalent to any other country requiring a traveler visa. Try to work with an organization that has insight into Russian travel to assist with making the cycle smooth and straightforward.

Individuals might look (however won’t grin)

They were being brought up in Toronto; you try not to visually engage with outsiders on the road except if you’re going to cooperate with them. That is why it didn’t take long to see that everybody appeared to be gazing at us as we passed each other on the walkway. Individuals appeared to engage visually, and my usual response was to grin. Nobody returned the grin.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack, produced by Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan is set for release on Nov. 4 from Roc Nation Records/Def Jam Recordings/Hollywood Records. The soundtrack is available for Pre-Save/Pre-Add/pre-order here. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, opens in U.S. theaters Nov. 11, 2022.

Rihanna’s lead single “Lift Me Up” makes history this week as it becomes the most-added song in U.S. radio history, amassing the most ever single day spins and the largest ever single day audience.

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack features over 40 international artists recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, Mexico City, London and Los Angeles. Featured artists include Rihanna, Tems, Fireboy DML, OG DAYV Ft. Future, CKay Ft. PinkPantheress, E-40 and many more.

Ludwig Göransson, who has two Emmys®, two Grammys® and an Oscar® to his credit, composed and produced both the score and the original songs on the soundtrack. His extensive work producing artists (Childish Gambino, Adele, Haim, Justin Timberlake) as well as his work scoring films and TV series (Black Panther, Creed, The Mandalorian) made him uniquely qualified to helm both parts of the soundscape. 

For their fourth cinematic collaboration, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Coogler and Göransson set out to create an innovative soundscape where Göransson says, “The songs and score are one.” The two artists have talked about this approach since their days attending USC Film School, and finally made it a reality with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

In what became a massive labor of love, Göransson spent over 2500 hours recording the score and soundtrack – which involved six studios, across three continents and five countries. Over the course of the film, the audience will hear over 250 musicians, two orchestras, two choirs and over 40 vocalists. 

Coogler was intimately involved in the creation of the music for the film, from co-writing lyrics on the Rihanna track “Lift Me Up” to suggesting the cover of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” performed by Nigerian singer/songwriter Tems and bridged together with Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” for the film’s instantly viral trailer.

Göransson said, “Ryan and I talked about the importance of creating an immersive journey of sound and voice. If we used a song in the film, we wanted it to be the entire song, and to be connected to the story. Thematically, we wanted to move the audience from grief to celebration. When you listen to the soundtrack, you can close your eyes and relive the experience of the movie. That was the intention.”

Given the story is inspired by both Nigerian and Mesoamerican cultures, recording sessions were set up in both Lagos, Nigeria, and Mexico City, Mexico, as well as Abbey Road Studios in London. Producers worked with popular artists from Lagos including Tems, which has become a hotbed of musical innovation. In addition, emerging rappers and artists from Mexico City are featured on the soundtrack including rapper Pat Boy, who raps entirely in Mayan. 

While in Mexico City, Göransson worked closely with music archeologist Alejandro Rojas to explore and research Mayan music. Instruments native to both Nigerian and Mesoamerican cultures were featured in the creation of the soundscape. 

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By tracklisting follows:

01. Lift Me Up Performed by Rihanna

02. Love & Loyalty (Believe) Performed by DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna and Busiswa

03. Alone Performed by Burna Boy

04. No Woman No Cry Performed by Tems

05. Árboles Bajo El Mar Performed by Vivir Quintana and Mare Advertencia

06. Con La Brisa Performed by Foudeqush and Ludwig Göransson

07. La Vida Performed by Snow Tha Product featuring E-40

08. Interlude Performed by Stormzy

09. Coming Back For You Performed by Fireboy DML

10. They Want It, But No Performed by Tobe Nwigwe and Fat Nwigwe

11. Laayli’ kuxa’ano’one Performed by ADN Maya Colectivo: Pat Boy, Yaalen K’uj, All Mayan Winik

12. Limoncello Performed by OG DAYV featuring Future

13. Anya Mmiri Performed by CKay featuring PinkPantheress

14. Wake Up Performed by Bloody Civilian featuring Rema

15. Pantera Performed by Alemán featuring Rema

16. Jele Performed by DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna and Busiswa

17. Inframundo Performed by Blue Rojo

18. No Digas Mi Nombre Performed by calle x vida and Foudeqush

19. Mi Pueblo Performed by Guadalupe de Jesús Chan Poot

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s score album, composed by Göransson will be available on November 11, 2022. 

In Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – one of the most highly anticipated film events of the year – Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Introducing Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena and Alex Livinalli.