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Ethernity Chain Announces Another NFT Collection

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Ethernity Chain is proud to announce another unique NFT collection is coming to its ecosystem. This aNFT (Authenticated NFT) collection contains UNRELEASED and never before seen footage of Nas performing a sold-out show of Illmatic with a full orchestra in South Africa on the anniversary of the ending of Apartheid. This drop is made possible with the help of Audio Up and will occur on July 31, 2021.

The connection between NAS and the Apartheid is intriguing. Ending Apartheid in South Africa was a major milestone that coincided with releasing Illmatic in the United States. So having Nas perform on the twentieth-anniversary date of ending Apartheid makes a lot of sense in that regard. Additionally, this cross-over anniversary highlighted a crucial reason why the Apartheid needed to be abolished.

Before abolishing the Apartheid, it would not have been possible for an African-American hip-hop artist to perform in front of a wide audience like the performance that Nas did in 2014. The fact that performance was held signals a crucial change and is part of the broader narrative of how hip hop is a defining force for African-American voices globally. Additionally, it has become the definitive global music genre that tops streaming and sales charts globally, even today.

In 2013, Jared Gutstadt, Founder of Audio Up, had a wild idea to create orchestral tracks based on Illmatic–it would be legendary. Due to a chance meeting between Nas and Jared, they started working on bringing this vision to life. Jared composed the orchestral tracks, partnered with an orchestra, and Nas crushed it by performing his lyrics over the music to a live audience in 2014. This NFT collection is compiled from never-before-seen footage of that performance.

As serendipity would have it, the date of that performance in South Africa fell upon the anniversary of the WE Are end of Apartheid. Coincidentally, the anniversary of the Nas Illmatic album release also falls on this date (April 19).

The charitable beneficiary of this collection is the We Are Family Foundation, founded by legendary musician and producer, Nile Rodgers. The foundation focuses on initiatives that unite the world. These proceeds will benefit WAFF’s Youth to the Front program. Nile has personal experiences as a creator showcasing his craft in South Africa at the end of Apartheid. His song “We Are Family” gave Nelson Mandela hope when he was still imprisoned in South Africa. Nile composed the music for the movie “Coming To America” which was the first movie premier shown to an integrated audience in South Africa. The synergy of Nas and Nile’s creative talents coupled with the power of their music to unite diverse groups of people makes this collection one of great importance for fans as well as a marker for this moment in history. It’s an ode to how far we have come and a reminder of how far we have to go.

Minimalists Can Invest in These Essential Jewelry Items

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Minimalism has inspired many great personalities over time. According to Nicholas Burroughs, “Minimalism is not a lack of something. It’s simply the perfect amount of something.” In the world of fashion, there are numerous designers and brands which religiously believe in the same ideology.

If nothing else, last year’s pandemic taught us the value of what is essential. People became aware of what truly mattered – whether it was the endless Zoom meetings and video calls, or a few essential jewelry pieces that helped women look presentable. We all are now aware that everything that we own is enough. We often fail to understand that less is more. A simple, yet beautifully designed, earring can enhance your entire aura in a way that a flashy earring cannot. A simple necklace can have a big impact, and make you feel effortlessly chic and unique.

Grand doesn’t necessarily always mean great. We all should have a few essential pieces of jewelry, and trust that they will suffice.

1. Shungite Earrings

Shungite earrings are a great, sustainable accessory. Wearers can also benefit from their various health and healing properties. The stone grants several advantages, but it primarily it helps to protect wearers from harmful electromagnetic fields (EMFs), due to using too many gadgets throughout the day. It also acts as a shield around the body to protect it from other negative vibrations. This stone balances the body’s flow of energies, and heasl the upper-body and root chakras. If you wear the Shungite earrings daily, your brain will be able to memorize more efficiently and increase your focus and productivity rate. Overall, you will surely notice the endless benefits and gain a positive outlook in life.

2. Tanzanite Pendants

The deep blue stone, Tanzanite, is one of the rarest and most intriguing stones. Originally, it is sourced from the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, rooted to the heritage of Tanzania. Women can wear Tanzanite pendants if they wish to invite luck and prosperity into their lives. The durable stone is also known to be a thousand times rarer than a sparkling diamond and attracts positive energies into the wearer’s life. You can style the pendant effortlessly with any outfit to add enough shine and sparkle to your day. It can be worn for a dinner date as well, with a pair of dazzling danglers and a matching bracelet to complete the look.

3. Personalized Bracelets

Life’s most significant celebrations are marked by unique accessories. Women can use customized jewelry as a natural way to remember a moment or person. Accessories such as personalized bracelets, necklaces, or rings are undeniably a talisman for everlasting moments. Women can tailor the bracelet according to their personal interests, be it a small charm, crystal, or a birthstone. You can also accessorize the bracelet with a pair of chain links and metal strings of different textures.Or, you can also add a classic wristwatch to finish off for a formal look. However, the jewelry piece will look enticing on its own, too. This look is simple, unique, and meaningful.

4. Sterling Silver Chains

Sterling silver chains are a wise investment for those that want to create multiple looks using one piece of jewelry. Thrilling, isn’t it? The silver chain can be rounded into various layers for a heavier look or left as is. You can produce exciting new looks by adding drop pendants, gemstones, motifs, and charms for different attires and occasions. Or, if you’re not keen to experiment, style a simple chain all 365 days of the year to elevate your outfits effortlessly. Furthermore, this long strand of chain will elongate your neck.

5. Lapis Lazuli Necklace

Gemstones are believed to have powerful healing properties. Besides being allured to their natural beauty, these holistic properties make these stones especially attractive. This deep blue marine pigmented stone, lapis lazuli, was even used to create some of the world’s most renowned paintings; such as ‘The Girl With a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer. Women who want to have a renewed sense of purpose in life, achieve spiritual enlightenment, and attract positive energies can wear the lapis lazuli necklace. It has an innate ability to stimulate a deep acknowledgment for personal growth and enlightenment. These assets can help a person reach a state of complete awareness in Nirvana. You can style the necklace with a casual outfit, perhaps with a blouse and denim, to give it a bolt of vivid color. Or, pair the lapis lazuli with your formal clothes to achieve a more refined look.

Cost Analysis of Concrete Lifting Techniques

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It’s time to know all about cost of different concrete lifting techniques. Let’s get started.

Mud jacking:

The process of mud jacking – also known as slab jacking – is the most cost-effective method to lift up concrete.

The cost of the process varies according to the size of the concrete being lifted. The minimum cost for mud jacking is $500, and the maximum cost could reach $2,075. You can contact your contractor for information regarding pricing. After conducting the proper calculations, contractors can tell you about the cost of lifting up your concrete through mud jacking. The cost will most likely be within the range mentioned above. The average life for this solution is between 8–10 years.

Concrete Replacement:

Concrete replacement is the most expensive solution for concrete sinking. The concrete replacement for a 200 square foot slab can cost you up to $2,000. For a large slab, you may have to pay up to $5,000. In cases where slab jacking does not work, the professionals suggest replacing the concrete. It is a more reliable and permanent solution.

The average life for this repair is more than 15 years, if it is installed well according to the Standard of Procedures (SOPs). A good contractor will do proper planning before the concrete replacement in an attempt to increase the life of the repair. The main problem with this solution is its cost. The high cost is due to the heavy machinery and the time it takes. The concrete replacement can take days to weeks to be completed.

Polyurethane:

Polyurethane is a reliable and efficient technique offered by contractors of Roanoke crawl space repair. It is used all over the world to lift the concrete into its original position. It is expensive as compared to mud jacking, due to many reasons. The main reason is that the raw material used in this process is expensive because of less supply and more demand in the market.

An average polyurethane injection costs $12 per square foot. It means if you want to lift up a 100 square feet of concrete slab, it will cost you around $1,200 – which is 120-150% more expensive than mud jacking slurry.

The life span of polyurethane is more than 20 years. It means that if you consider long-term costs, it is almost equal to mud jacking.

Moreover, using polyurethane is an environmentally friendly option. The high cost is due to the raw materials and machinery used in this process. Most contractors don’t provide this facility, as it requires specialized skills.

Conclusion:

There are many methods to lift up concrete in the world of civil engineering. Most customers highly consider the cost of the process. That’s why mud jacking is the most commonly used process in the field of structural engineering. Mud jacking is also a reliable and permanent solution. Polyurethane is also a good solution, but it is very expensive when compared to mud jacking. Concrete lifting is only used in specific scenarios where other solutions won’t work.

Biggest Medical Aesthetics Trends of The Year

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Over time, some people are not okay with parts of their bodies or the changes that occur, and this pushes them to do various cosmetic adjustments to feel and look great. With the pandemic all over the world, many people are staying at home. Some are stressed out, and you know the changes that occur on the skin with too much stress. Luckily, the beauty industry is there for you. It is coming up with innovations every day to make you feel better and look great. The need for cosmetic treatments has increased in 2021. People are spending time at home, on video calls, and wearing masks when going outside. This has created an environment for various unpleasant changes and this is why people are going for these procedures. The following are the biggest medical aesthetics trends for 2021.

Fillers

Fillers have become a popular thing this year with many people going for the procedure. Fillers are used for treating fine lines and wrinkles on the face. They are also used to add volume in specific areas on the face like the lips, cheeks, eyes, and jaws. In common cases, fillers are mainly for making the lips plumper, and this trend has been ranging this year. The good thing about the procedure is that it is non-invasive, and there is no downtime. The patient gets only a minor swelling that goes away after a short time.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation procedure has also raged this year with many women choosing to go for breast increase. In most cases, women with smaller boobs are going for the procedure. After birth, the shape, size, and firmness of the breast change, and many women are not pleased with the results. With that, they are choosing to go for breast augmentation that helps in increasing the size of the breasts and regaining their firmness through surgery.

PRP

Platelet-rich treatments are used for different reasons like hair loss, acne removal, and refreshing the face. This treatment has been trending since the beginning of this year. PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma treatment can be used to deal with aging issues. For instance, it is used to treat sagging skin, fine lines, scarring, and wrinkles. People who have uneven skin tones have also been going for this treatment.

Laser Hair Removal

This is another aesthetic procedure that many people are going for in 2021. Laser treatments are safe, effective and their results are long-lasting. It is for these reasons that many people are choosing them. Both men and women are going for hair removal treatment to get rid of unwanted hair on areas like armpits, chest, and back.

Botox

With everyone wearing masks since 2020, the main focus has shifted to the eyes. Dermatologists confess that many people this year have chosen the procedure. Botox is a non-invasive procedure that involves the removal of wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. The results of this treatment last as long as six months, and 2021 has seen the largest number of patients in need of Botox treatment.

Non-Surgical Fat Removal

With many people having more time to spend at home eating and in front of the mirror, more are increasing in body size as a result of fats accumulation. With such changes, people are going for non-surgical fat removal procedures. Unlike liposuction, this procedure does not involve surgery or breaking the skin. In 2021, it is now easy to remove fats from stubborn areas like the abdomen, arms, and thighs without surgery.

Conclusion

These are some of the biggest cosmetic procedures trending in 2021. However, the aesthetics industry has transformed over time. Before this, patients could only get access to invasive procedures. However, with time, there are various innovations of non-invasive procedures that produce the same results. In 2021, people can now get their desired look without undergoing aggressive procedures.

BIA × NICKI MINAJ

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Platinum-certified Boston-born and Los Angeles-based rapper BIA continues to set the summer on fire as she re-ups her viral smash “Whole Lotta Money” by releasing a new Remix featuring the Multi-Platinum Queen of Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj today.

Listen HERE via Epic Records.

The original “Whole Lotta Money” has already amassed over 70 million worldwide streams which include 4.9 million views on the official music video. It peaked at #12 on the Spotify Viral 50 Chart and #18 on Global Viral Spotify Charts and ignited Tik Tok where mega-popular celebrities from Cardi B and Lizzo to Kendall Jenner, Chelsea Handler, and Shay Mitchell have produced content featuring the song.

“Whole Lotta Money” is available on BIA’s For Certain EP, which recently returned to the Top 20 of the Billboard Heatseekers Album Charts. Critical acclaim for BIA includes recent praise from SPIN cementing her as “the most sonically uninhibited she has ever been” while Refinery29 Unbothered also christened her as “a force to be reckoned with.” BIA recently broke down the official lyrics and meaning behind “Whole Lotta Money” for Genius’ Verified series and also performed it live for UPROXX Sessions who noted “If you’ve been on TikTok at any point in the last two months, the odds are extremely high you’ve heard BIA’s “Whole Lotta Money” at least once — I’d ballpark it at around 96%.”

Check out the below performance dates to catch BIA at a festival near you and stay tuned for more music soon.

July 25th – Rolling Loud Miami

July 31st – 2021 Lollapalooza Chicago

September 18th – Life is Beautiful Festival Las Vegas

October 1st – Austin City Limits Festival

October 29th – Rolling Loud New York

November 13th – Day N Vegas Festival

December 10th – Rolling Loud California Festival

ABOUT BIA:

Platinum Recording Artist BIA has gradually been traveling along her own lane within music, a lane that only she can occupy. Raised in Boston, the rap femme fatale is known for music that possesses both biting wit and boldly authentic swag. It comes, undoubtedly, from BIA’s years traveling through the Boston rap scene, later moving over to Miami, Los Angeles, and then taking over the world. With every mixtape, collaboration, and guest appearance, BIA has only amplified her reach. So much so, that she made the most in a pandemic, dominating 2020 with a fresh new perspective. She inked a deal with Epic Records, dropped the hard-hitting “Free BIA (1st Day Out)” and the intoxicating “COVERGIRL”, as well as dove further into the fashion world with a feature in Good American’s Spring 2020 campaign and Missguided x Sean John Fall 2020 capsule collection.

By the close of 2020, she dropped her For Certain EP, armed with the hit single “Whole Lotta Money”—a song with a central message that unlimited currency can be both mental and physical. The EP reached the Top 10 of Billboard’s Heatseekers Album Charts, with the aforementioned single become a sleeper hit that would bring her uncharted success into 2021. “Whole Lotta Money” became an undeniable force, due in part to its continuous viral success on TikTok. Celebs from Lizzo and Cardi B to Chelsea Handler, Shay Mitchell, and Kendall Jenner have all created TikTok content soundtracked by “Whole Lotta Money.” The track has jumped right off the platform and into streaming stardom, marking its territory in the Spotify Viral 50 Chart as well as the Global Spotify Charts. It only keeps on growing. In addition, BIA’s reimagined version of her hit song “Skate” will be featured in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs tune-in promos on NHLNetwork, NBC and NBCSN in the U.S., Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada, and across the NHL’s social and digital platforms (including TikTok).

Elektra Music Group × The New Orleans Musicians’ Assistance Foundation

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Elektra Music Group is proud to work with The New Orleans Musicians’ Assistance Foundation’s (the 501(c)3 nonprofit, which operates the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic) Makin’ Groceries program, to distribute hurricane preparedness kits to more than 100 elder and medically vulnerable New Orleans performers. Elektra Gives Back, an employee-led philanthropic initiative within Elektra Music Group, brings national attention to the Makin’ Groceries community health efforts and hurricane preparedness initiative. Makin’ Groceries, Elektra Gives Back, and partnering organizations are asking community members to sponsor kits or supply items, including: first aid essentials, garbage bags, flashlights, sunscreen, batteries, and more, so that New Orleans culture bearers served by the program can safely weather the 2021 storm season.

Suzi Akyuz, Elektra Music Group Vice President of Marketing, said, “New Orleans is such an important city arguably the most important in music history and culture. Through Elektra Gives Back, the Elektra Music Group is proud to join the New Orleans Musicians’ Assistance Foundation in the vital work they do in protecting the city’s elder and medically vulnerable culture bearers. With hurricane season already upon us, NOMAF’s Makin’ Groceries and hurricane preparedness initiatives are in desperate need of support. We’re glad to offer any and all help that we can.”

Arejay Hale of GRAMMY Award winning band Halestorm adds, “New Orleans has always held a special place in my heart. I’ve had so many amazing experiences performing there with my band, and spending time in that great city. The musical history and culture is so rich, with no shortage of talent. I’m so proud to be a member of the Warner Music Group family, who are working to bring awareness to the great efforts of the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic’s Makin Groceries program and their hurricane preparedness kits through Elektra Gives Back. So many local musicians and unsung heroes need our help, especially with hurricane season upon us. Please go to The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic right now to learn more and to find out how you can get involved!”

Launched in June 2020, Makin’ Groceries provides weekly, home-delivered care packages of nutritious food items, prepared meals, health education, and lagniappe to a group of 100+ culture bearers and their families. Led and produced by a network of local musicians, community health workers, volunteers, and businesses, the program is designed in collaboration with those served to show gratitude and admiration for their profound influence on New Orleans culture.

“What began as a pandemic response program to ensure the health and safety of culture bearers has evolved into a multi-year program with a ton of meaningful partners,” says Erica Dudas, Managing Director of the New Orleans Musicians’ Assistance Foundation. Makin’Groceries Program Director, Arsène DeLay adds, “We have a unique opportunity to make a difference when it comes to addressing health inequities and food insecurity at the ground level. All while strengthening our communal bonds, celebrating a love of music, and showing gratitude to our culture bearers. This is what collective care looks like in action and we need people to give back.”

Makin’ Groceries and partners will continue to ensure New Orleans culture bearers have access to healthy food and feel safe, mentally healthy, and cared for during Hurricane Season with a little help from friends near and far, who they invite to contribute by purchasing from their Amazon Wishlist or giving directly at nomaf.org/makingroceries.

Blxst and Bino Rideaux × Pop Out

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Following the release of their acclaimed summer mixtape, Sixtape 2, rising LA hip-hop artists Blxst and Bino Rideaux drop the music video for their single “Pop Out.” Set in the streets of Los Angeles, the fast-paced visual shows the two South Central artists as they drive through the city, culminating in a late-night party.

“‘Pop Out’ was a good tone to start with because Sixtape 2 was highly anticipated,” says Blxst. “It was kind of a double meaning, speaking to a female but also speaking to our fans.”

“‘Pop Out’ is just a testament to the amount of time it took us to double back for Part 2 as well as coming out of a pandemic,” says Bino Rideaux. “They been waiting on this and we have too. So we had to pop out one time.”

Serving as the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 release of Sixtape, which helped establish both artists as two of the West Coast’s must-watch talents, the release of Sixtape 2 has been met with both critical and fan acclaim, with over 20 million streams to date. Debuting at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and #117 on the Billboard Top 200, the project hit #4 on the Apple iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Top Albums Chart, as well as #8 on Spotify’s Top 10 Album Debuts Chart in the US. Blxst and Bino celebrated the release with an interactive fan experience hosted by Rotation, Amazon Music’s global Hip-Hop and R&B brand. Inspired by the music video for their hit single “Movie,” both artists were able to give back to their community, providing over 300 free car washes to attendees.

Sixtape 2 is out now via Red Bull Records. Full tracklist is below and is available to stream on all platforms here.

WATCH MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/uBy7Ubjv_n4
STREAM / DOWNLOAD: https://ffm.to/sixtape2

The Outlierman × 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Tie

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The Outlierman, makers of handcrafted luxury driving accessories, is excited to announce that they are accepting pre-orders of the exclusive limited edition 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® tie, before its unveiling next month.

Limited to 50 pieces, The Outlierman has exclusively designed, in partnership with Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, a tie which celebrates one of the world’s most iconic GTs – the 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica by Pininfarina. Produced by one of the greatest coachbuilders to ever exist, the 410 Superamerica will become the main focal point of the tie design, in line with the event’s wider celebration on the creations of Carrozzeria Pininfarina.

On August 15, while the extraordinary GT that is the showpiece of this silk tie will make its runway of honor at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, current and prospective clients will be able to discover the new design that synthesizes all its glory.

A classic concours collaboration

Established in 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® is considered to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile and takes place each year on the 18^th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links, with the Pacific Ocean serving as stunning backdrop to the event.

Since 2016, The Outlierman has proudly partnered with Concours d’Elegance® to produce bespoke handcrafted ties, which celebrate the theme of each occasion. Previous designs include the Bentley 8 Litre silk tie (2019), the OSCA “the giant killer” silk tie (2018), a silk tie inspired by the masterpieces of the Italian car manufacturer Isotta Fraschini (2017) and a silk tie celebrating French car manufacturer, Delahaye (2016).

Made exclusively for the prestigious annual classic car event, each collector presenting their vehicle at Concours d’Elegance® – alongside the judges adjudicating them – will receive one of the tailored ties, complimentary of The Outlierman.

Lovingly handcrafted by elite artisans from Como, Italy, each tie is made from 100% twill silk fabric (18 momi) and features a 100% wool interlining. The quality of the silk highlights bold colors and an elegant design; the key to any tie tailored for an established event such as Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®.

Andrea Mazzuca, Founder of The Outlierman, said: “After what feels like an eternity since the last Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, my team and I are incredibly excited to share with you our final design for 2021, when it’s unveiled next month.

“We have had the great honor to partner with this fantastic event since 2016, creating a bespoke design based on the theme each year. I can’t wait to share with everyone our upcoming design for the 70^th anniversary – I promise it won’t be one to miss out on!”

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® will take place on Sunday, August 15, 2021, and will celebrate its 70 anniversary.

100% handmade in Italy

The Outlierman company was formed with a mission to handcraft a range of accessories inspired by the breath-taking beauty, supreme quality, and timeless appeal of the world’s most iconic cars.

Pre-orders of the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® tie can be made here.

The latest Outlierman products can be found here.

NY PopsUp × An Evening of 100 Boyfriends

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NY PopsUp, the statewide initiative designed to celebrate and reinvigorate the arts in New York, is proud to present An Evening of 100 Boyfriends, curated by Whiting Award-winning author, Brontez Purnell. The one-time-only event, featuring readings from Purnell’s critically-acclaimed book, 100 Boyfriends, will be held at MoMA PS1 on Friday, July 30 from 5:30 – 8:00pm ET. To sign up for FREE tickets, please visit the MoMA website.

The cast for the FREE readings will include, Jackson Howard, Mx Justin Vivian Bond, Khalif Diouf, Max Steele, Cakes da Killa, Elliot Reed, Savannah Knoop, Wonza Johnson, Saxton Jay Walker, Adam R, ThugPop, Ty Mitchell, and Quinn Roberts.

A novel-in-stories that doubles as a “symphony of sex, trouble and wisdom,” 100 Boyfriends is a smart, shocking, and devastatingly funny spiral into the imperfect lives of queer men desperately fighting – and often losing – the urge to self-sabotage. Purnell’s characters solicit sex on their lunch breaks, expose themselves to racist neighbors, sleep with their coworker’s husbands, rub Preparation H on their hungover eyes, and, in an uproarious epilogue, take a punk band on a disastrous tour of Europe. They also travel to claim inheritances, push past personal trauma, and cultivate community while living on the margins of a white supremacist, heteronormative society.

Brontez Purnell is a writer, musician, dancer, filmmaker, and performance artist. He is the author of a graphic novel, a novella, a children’s book, and the novel Since I Laid My Burden Down. The recipient of a 2018 Whiting Writers’ Award for Fiction, he was named one of the thirty-two Black Male Writers of Our Time by T: The New York Times Style Magazine in 2018. Purnell is also the frontman for the band the Younger Lovers, a cofounder of the experimental dance group the Brontez Purnell Dance Company, the creator of the renowned cult zine Fag School, and the director of several short films, music videos, and the documentary Unstoppable Feat: The Dances of Ed Mock. Born in Triana, Alabama, he’s lived in Oakland, California, for more than a decade.

AJ Mitchell × Skyview

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Today, Gold-certified pop phenom AJ Mitchell is pleased to announce that his highly anticipated debut album, SKYVIEW, will be released on September 10, 2021, via Epic Records/Vol 1 Records. Along with the announcement, AJ has shared the official artwork for the album.

SKYVIEW is executive produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Mike Dean (Kanye West, Jay Z, Drake, Travis Scott, The Weeknd) and will feature his Top 40 charting singles “Stop” and “Slow Dance” ft. Ava Max, as well as “Growing Pains,” “Cameras On” and the recently released “One More Fight.”

In addition to revealing the album release date, AJ also announces dates for his official SKYVIEW 2021 Tour this fall. The 21-date US tour will kick off on September 13, 2021, with a homecoming of sorts in St. Louis, MO, right outside his hometown of Bellville, IL where he used to see shows growing up. The tour will also bring AJ to cities like Toronto, New York and Nashville before wrapping in Phoenix on October 17^th. A special early bird on sale launches on Thursday, July 29 at 10 AM local time, while the tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 30 at 10 AM local time. Tickets can be purchased at the Drive In Makeout website, while the full tour itinerary can be found below.

On the album, AJ Mitchell shares, “SKYVIEW is the final chapter of the first era of my artist journey. In 2016, I released my first single “Used To Be”, a song I had written at 13 years old. That song set me into a year journey traveling the world; learning, writing, collaborating, performing and constantly evolving. In that time, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with so many talented artists, writers, producers, photographers, and directors around the world. Those collaborations and experiences have sculpted who I am today. I dove into this industry at 15 years old, only knowing two things: I wanted to write songs and sing them as my career. SKYVIEW is the summary of my artist journey up until now. As a kid, the Skyview Drive-In theater was a place in my small town of Belleville, Illinois that had the power to transport me into a world of endless possibilities. Today, SKYVIEW is proof that anything can happen if you are willing to take the risk and do the work necessary to make any dream come true.”