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“His voice is so modular and shifty that the betrayal feels lived through” ~ Pitchfork
“OMB Peezy, from Mobile, Ala., but living in Sacramento now, is tough but melodic, with a youthfully urgent voice and production that’s indebted to Louisiana and California.” ~ New York Times
OMB Peezy releases telling single “Struggle” featuring Southern rap icon, Boosie Badazz. The comparisons between OMB Peezy and Boosie have been obvious since Peezy’s 2017 emergence onto the music scene. Never the one to shy from paying homage to rap legends that came before him, the Boosie collaboration shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans as Peezy is signed to E-40’s Sick Wid It Records. Gearing up for the highly anticipated release of his new mixtape, “Struggle” follows Peezy’s latest release “No Keys” featuring G-Eazy. “You don’t feel my struggle, so you don’t feel my hustle,” Peezy raps. Both emcees’ pinched lyrical delivery beautifully mesh throughout the production’s low synths. Their undeniable ability of storytelling is the collaborative rap hip-hop needs at the start of 2019. Take a watch and listen to OMB Peezy’s “Struggle” featuring Boosie Badazz and look out for Peezy’s new mixtape coming soon.
“At the time, some people thought the Instapump Fury OG was an affront to everything that running and performance was about, because it was that different. And to this day, you either get it or you don’t. No apologies. No compromise.” – Steven Smith
We admit it: in 1994, the Instapump wasn’t for everybody. A running shoe that was completely lace-less, missing a huge chunk of its midsole, and stuffed with every bit of bleeding-edge footwear tech the early 90s had to offer? That was always going to be the kind of sneaker that you either “got”… or you didn’t.
Meet us in 2019, and despite how many contemporary hype sneaker designs take inspiration from the Instapump, the honest truth is that there are plenty of people who still don’t get it. Twenty-five years later, the Instapump’s silhouette, features, and performance quality feel just as bold as ever. This year, we introduce the reborn edition of the Instapump Fury for 2019: the Instapump OG .
Don’t call it an update: the Instapump OG is the same sneaker that blew people’s minds in 1994, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Pioneering in its technology, rebellious in its aesthetics, the reborn Instapump is the essence of Reebok’s early 90s vision to create a truly essentialist sneaker. Every layer of the Instapump’s material has a purpose and a reason for being—and it’s hard to improve on that. The future was then—and now it’s back again.
The Instapump OG will be available on April 5th on Reebok.com.
BIRDMAN & JUVENILE RELEASE NEW ALBUM Just Another Gangsta AVAILABLE TODAY
Available at All Digital Retailers Now
Nodding to the golden age of Cash Money Records, Birdman & Juvenile team up to release their collaborative album J.A.G. at all digital retailers today.
Short for “Just Another Gangster,” both the album title and lead single “J.A.G.” take you back to the bouncy bling era of the label by reuniting legendary Co-Founder and multi-platinum rapper Birdman with Southern luminary and fellow icon Juvenile. The larger-than-life music video already surpassed 4.3 million YouTube/VEVO views, and the song impacted radio in February where it continues rising.
On the track, these two New Orleans titans lock into a lyrical back-and-forth before delivering a chanting refrain over a slick bass line and steady beat. With a whole lot of swag and style. It’s as infectious and icy as anything they’ve ever done together, and it evokes the timeless nature of their chemistry initially honed by way of collaborations from dozens of classic releases.
“J.A.G.” is stacked with bold and big bangers. “Dreams” featuring Choppa showcases more slick Southern flows over acoustic guitar and piano. Choppa brings his own fire to the track as Juvenile turns up with another hummable hook. “Broke” unfolds with street wit and charm, while a bluesy guitar lead gives way to rhyme fireworks on the nostalgic “Back Then.” “From The Bottom” could serve as a mission statement for either Juvenile or Birdman as it documents the come-up to triumph in vivid detail. The album concludes on the hard-hitting and bounce-driven “One Two.”
The entire project sees Birdman and Juvenile rapping with focus and fire that’s always fresh. Additionally, it features production courtesy of Rich Gang in-house team.
Birdman and Juvenile recently engaged a full court press blitz that saw them appearing on multiple television and radio shows. They notably guested on The Wendy Williams Show to perform the title track and speak on the project. Additionally, Juvenile guested on The Breakfast Club, and his appearance racked up a staggering 100K views in under six hours as it approached the 400k mark now.
Be on the lookout for more big news and moves from Birdman, Juvenile, and Cash Money Records in 2019.
TRAVEL JOURNALIST THOMAS WILMER INTERVIEWS 360 MAGAZINE PUBLISHER VAUGHN LOWERY
Small to medium sized business often fall short due to high turnover. Vaughn Lowery, Publisher of 360 Magazine, provides listeners with first-hand knowledge on the ever-shifting world of digital publishing and content creation through a youthful lens. Likewise with his innate ability to be accessible, he speaks to working in tandem with emerging generations and how their input could be detrimental to the survival of a brand.
LISTEN HERE
An Additional Conversation with 360 Magazine’s Publisher Vaughn Lowery
If Vaughn Lowery was asked what his idea of success was 10 years ago, his answer would be very different from what it is today. He may have said that success means doing what he loves to do, being accomplished, or having a certain amount of material things.
“Success to me now is having a purpose in life and feeling passionate and fulfilled by it,” says Lowery.
Lowery got his first taste of the industry while interning for Vibe Magazine while on Summer vacation from Cornell University. His sister drove him into New York City every morning to drop him off and always advised him to be the first one at the office. One morning Lowery found himself alone with the publisher of the magazine at the time, Keith Clinkscales, which gave him the opportunity to speak with him one-on-one. It was due to his sister’s advice that he got the chance to do what no other intern would normally get to do.
After finishing up at Cornell in just three years, Lowery became an executive trainee with Saks Fifth Avenue. He was able to get along with everyone in the office and was doing great when he was called into his boss’s office one afternoon.
“She told me I was in the wrong business; that I was very charismatic and should try acting,” Lowery says, “but, I liked the path I was on at that time.”
It wasn’t until Lowery was asked by someone connected to the talent industry if he was a model that he truly considered breaking into the talent industry. Shortly after taking professional photos and getting them out to agencies, Lowery ended up with Ford Models. From there he did photoshoots, tv commercials, and ad campaigns, all while still working in outside sales at Aetna US Healthcare. Once he began modelling full time his face was in the pages of GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and Gap. By being around people of all different positions, primarily in the magazine publishing industry, Lowery came to understand how content was produced. It was right before the recession hit while he was living in LA that Lowery made the transition from modelling to the publishing industry.
It was his experience in modelling that inspired Lowery’s creation of the 360 Magazine. While working on any given shoot, Lowery was often one of just three or less black men. Often times he was the only black man on a set which drew his attention to the lack of representation in the media industry. Lowery’s goal for the 360 Magazine was that it would fill this niche and promote diversity across the publishing world, specifically the covers of its magazines.
For those wanting to work in the media industry, specifically in the publishing world, Lowery suggests starting from the ground up.
“Being self taught and learning as you go is something you need to be open to,” says Lowery, “Ask tons of questions, and learn everything you can from every position.”
Lowery warns that it’s important to be open and cordial to everyone, because you don’t know when your paths will cross again. Making connections and using them is how most people gain opportunities. He also adds that just by hanging out with people you’ll always learn something that you can apply to aspects of your work.
Things in the industry have been changing and becoming more digitally focused since the beginning of 360 Magazine’s launch. The magazine was started during a time of e-zines, so it’s not a surprise that the website came first. Lowery had experience with creating websites from a young age so the move from print to digital was natural for him. It was clear to him where the industry was going.
“Print was getting costly, bookstores were looking dilapidated and even Barnes and Noble was focusing on their version of the tablet, the Nook,” says Lowery, “All the magazines were looking alike anyway.”
Print was still important though. Besides the fact that advertising agencies want to see a physical copy of a magazine before working with them, print is taken more seriously due to its cost. Other companies will be aware that a certain magazine has the funds to support itself if they have a print copy to show for it.
360 Magazine printed their first issue in 2009, but it was costly. Lowery began thinking that there had to be some other way to work with print. It was then that he decided to do print on demand publications. 360 Magazine linked with Blurb, which allowed anyone to order a print copy of the magazine right from our website. They’ve been distributing to them for 9 years now.
The magazine’s estimated circulation, which is based on print, is 110,000 from print on demand. This number doesn’t tend to move much, but most people end up reading 360 Magazine’s online articles through WordPress.
When asked what makes a media contributor most marketable, Lowery says that in this industry you need a social following and the ability to network. Being accessible and having a portfolio of published work is a great place to start as well.
“Do it all,” Lowery says, “monetize, write, take photos, be on time, and take initiatives.”
The hardest thing about the industry in Lowery’s opinion is breaking into it and surviving on freelance jobs along the way. Writers should be prepared to sacrifice mentally, physically and financially. While working for a publication, Lowery says that writers need to do what they can to become a valuable asset to them. That way, a publication will be more likely to keep you on board and help you in the future.
As for internship positions at 360 Magazine, Lowery aims to teach interns everything that he didn’t learn. He’s assigns articles for interns to write, pushes them to network, has them do coverage and teaches them how to get published or to self-publish.
“We teach interns how to be resourceful and find themselves in the organization,” says Lowery.
When interns can bring business to the magazine, the magazine will bring business to them. Special assignment opportunities are available for interns who finish their program and are still looking to remain involved. Lowery says that while the magazine is specifically looking to groom editors, that if a publication wants to really pop, then they have to have a revolving door.
When asked what goals he has for the future of 360 Magazine, Lowery responded that he aims to keep it three dimensional with podcasts and web series.
“I want to be able to put the brand out to different countries and places in America,” says Lowery, Local presences would strengthen us.”
He also says that he’s interested in the possibility of a reality spin off or docu-series, as well as introducing more formal programs for educational purposes.
How to handle Russia? This question has become ever more prominent as the Euro-Atlantic community’s relations with Russia languish in deep in systemic crisis, with dialogue suspended, reciprocal sanctions in place and proxy wars raging. The wars in Ukraine and Syria, accusations of Russian interference in domestic politics and the attempted assassination of the Skripals on UK soil have all contributed to soaring tension in the relationship.
Yet faced with this array of serious challenges, Euro-Atlantic thinking about Russia remains stuck in twentieth-century rhetoric, trapped by misleading abstract labels and unsure whether to engage Moscow in dialogue or enhance deterrence and collective defence. Instead of thinking in these terms, leading Russia expert Andrew Monaghan argues that we must devise a new grand strategy for dealing with the Russians. Examining the ongoing Euro-Atlantic debate over Russia and framing Moscow’s own position towards the West, he sets out the foundations of a forward-looking strategy; one that can accommodate the many complex challenges presented by this new era of competition between Russia, Europe and the United States.
The Author
Andrew Monaghan is Director of Research on Russia and Northern European Defence and Security, The Changing Character of War Centre, Pembroke College, University of Oxford.
Reviews
“A brilliant and hugely enjoyable book. Cogent, well researched and cleverly argued, Monaghan’s illuminating analysis serves as a timely reminder of the dangers of misunderstanding Russia and an “antidote” to Russian stereotypes that prevail in the West.” – Nazrin Mehdiyeva, St Antony’s College, Oxford
“An aggressive, revanchist Russia and the return of Great Power competition make this book required reading. Monaghan’s extensive knowledge of Russian history, politics, language, and culture give him insights that are crucial to understanding Russia and finding a way back to some sort of normal relationship between Russia and the West.” – LTG (Ret) Ben Hodges, Center for European Policy Analysis
“Dealing with the Russians provides a fresh, informed, and rational approach to solving the problems that arise when nations attempt to deal strategically with the Russian Federation. It will be essential reading for those who prefer to master history rather than fall victim to it.” – David M. Glantz, Carlisle, PA
Alabama-bred hip-hop artist Yelawolf has released his long-awaited album Trunk Muzik 3. Yelawolf’s fifth full-length effort for Slumerican/Shady Records/Interscope, Trunk Muzik 3 is available now via all digital retailers.
Listen to Trunk Muzik 3 by Yelawolf here.
Hailed by HotNewHipHop as “one of the quickest, most lyrically dexterous spitters currently operating in the rap game,” Yelawolf brings his gritty authenticity and underground sensibilities to each track on Trunk Muzik 3. The album follows 2017’s Trial by Fire (a self-produced effort featuring appearances from Juicy J, Travis Barker, Kid Rock, and Wynonna Judd) and Love Story (a 2015 release recently certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America).
Track listing for Trunk Muzik 3
TM3
Catfish Billy 2
Rowdy
Special Kind of Bad
Like I Love You
Drugs
Trailer Park Hollywood
No Such Thing as Free
We Slum
Box Chevy 6
All the Way Up
Over Again
Addiction
Over Here
In addition to delivering Trunk Muzik 3, Yelawolf recently announced the launch of Creek Water — a boutique whiskey brand presented by his imprint Slumerican and produced by Next Century Spirits. With the brand named for his independently released 2005 debut album, Yelawolf maintains full control of Creek Water’s packaging, branding, and marketing.
Beginning April 17th, Yelawolf will embark on a run of Canadian shows that begin in Kelowna, BC and ending April 25th in Winnipeg. See below for a full set of dates.
ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR AND SUPPORT DATES WITH RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE
“The retro sophisti-pop vibes on the Kansas City-based band’s
latest release are both fresh and nostalgic.” – NYLON
“This band needs to be on your radar.” – IDOLATOR
“The Greeting Committee’s debut album, This Is It, takes ‘faux-veracity’ to task with its astute recollections of what it feels like to love and come of age simultaneously.” – LADYGUNN
The band premiered the video with FLOOD Magazine this morning, who called the track “a sparkling pop confection, punctuated by bracing horn blasts like an updated take on the Waitresses day drinking with Florence + the Machine,” and praised the visual as “surreal” and “fueled by youthful exuberance.”
This new video arrives alongside the exciting news that The Greeting Committee will embark on their first-ever North American headline tour, which includes shows at iconic venues like New York City’s Mercury Lounge on May 14. While on the West Coast, they will also join Rainbow Kitten Surprise on select dates. The run will conclude with a festival appearance at Boulevardia in their hometown of Kansas City. Full routing can be found below.
That Bad [2015] and Meeting People Is Easy [2017]. The Greeting Committee have amassed over 25 million combined global streams and continue to attract critical praise from the likes of NYLON, Idolator, LADYGUNN, FLOOD Magazine, and Rookie, who last year shared a heartfelt essay for Pride Month written by front woman Addie Sartino called “The Ways I Wear My Pride.”
THE GREETING COMMITTEE TOUR DATES
5/8 Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen
5/10 Toronto, ON @ Canadian Music Week
5/12 Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge
5/14 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
5/15 Washington, DC @ DC9
5/16 Columbus, OH @ The Basement
5/17 St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room
5/19 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade ߝ Purgatory
5/21 Austin, TX @ The Mohawk ߝ Inside
5/22 Dallas, TX @ Three Links
5/24 Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
5/25 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
5/31 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre *
6/1 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre *
6/2 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre *
6/4 Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater *
6/5 Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater *
6/7 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern *
6/8 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern *
6/11 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
6/13 Nashville, TN @ High Watt
6/15 Kansas City, MO @ Boulevardia
* supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Between high school classes in their native Kansas City, The Greeting Committee quietly stirred up a following with their 2015 debut EP It’s Not All That Bad, which caught the attention of Lazlo Geiger, a radio personality from 96.5 The Buzz. The lead single “Hands Down” impressively generated 10 million-plus streams as the band went on touring with the likes of MisterWives, Tennis, The Mowgli’s, Saint Motel, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, as well as making a splash at Lollapalooza and SXSW.
The Greeting Committee are: Addie Sartino (vocals), Brandon Yangmi (guitar), Pierce Turcotte (bass), and Austin Fraser (drums).
Santana lead vocalist Andy Vargas struck world-wide fame over a decade ago when he became the lead-singer for the iconic rock band, led by 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Carlos Santana. Twenty world tours later, Vargas is now stepping out on his own with an up-tempo, soul-rock single, “The Beat,” out March 29th on Hip Spanic & Souleros Records. “The Beat” showcases Vargas’ signature Latin R&B sound – Souleros – a blend of “soul” and “boleros” influenced by classic funk and R&B/soul music. Souleros is also the name of his band.
“The Beat” will also be featured by ESPN’s “Music Of The Month” this April.
“It is such a privilege to be recognized by the world as the voice for the legendary Santana. For many years, I have performed alongside my mentor, Carlos, who has always taught me to reach greater lengths in my career. I have learned so much about music through world cultures and have been influenced by world class artists I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with over the years. It’s an honor to now showcase my own music, which I consider to be the sound of the ‘New Chicano Soul,’ alongside my band Souleros,” says Vargas
2019 will be an exciting and action-packed year for Vargas. In addition to releasing the English and Spanish versions of “The Beat,” he releases his full-length, solo debut album in August (date tbd), preceded by several singles (including a guest appearance from Carlos Santana on a new version of “Oye Como Va”).
Vargas also will embark on a worldwide tour with Santana in celebration of 50 years of Santana’s music, the 50th Anniversary of Santana’s Woodstock performance (including a performance on the iconic Woodstock Stage at Woodstock 50), and the 20th Anniversary of Santana’s ‘Supernatural’ album.
The “Supernatural Now” tour with the Doobie Brothers kicks off June 22 and includes headlining dates at the Hollywood Bowl on June 24th and a series of New York area dates in late August.
His masterful soul-tinged voice has also graced stages with Enrique Iglesias, Patti Labelle, Taboo of the Black-Eyed Peas and Yanni, among others.
For more on Santana’s upcoming tours: http://tour.santana.com/
WATCH COSHA TG, TIMBALAND & THE FACTORY IN THE STUDIO HERE
Def Jam Recordings – the Undisputed greatest label in hip-hop history – expands its scope with the signing of an exclusive long-term joint venture agreement with legendary, Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling producer and artist Timbaland and his Mosley Music Group. Buzzworthy Chicago artist Cosha TG’s debut EP, SUMMER NIGHTS – produced by Timbaland and his production team THE factory is out (listen HERE) and is the first project released on Good Vibes Forever/Mosley Music imprint via Def Jam. Cosha TG was signed by Mosley Music president Gary Marella and Good Vibes label head SB.
JOHNNYSWIM RELEASE NEW SINGLE “THE LAST TIME” FEATURING MUSIC ICON MICHAEL MCDONALD
Critically acclaimed duo, JOHNNYSWIM led by husband-and-wife Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano, release their latest single “The Last Time” featuring music icon Michael McDonald. Their third full-length album, MOONLIGHT [Britannia Row Recordings/BMG], will be out on April 19.
This marks the groups first release under their newly minted deal with Britannia Row Recordings and BMG. In support of the album, JOHNNYSWIM will embark on a North American tour beginning May 3 in St. Louis, MO. See the full routing for dates below and click HERE for more info!
TOUR DATES
May 3 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
May 4 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room
May 7 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
May 8 Knoxville, TN Tennesse Theatre
May 10 Nashville, TN The Ryman
May 11 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
May 13 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore
May 14 Raleigh, NC The Ritz
May 15 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre
May 17 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
May 18 New Haven, CT College Street Music Hall
May 20 Boston, MA House of Blues
May 21 New York, NY Webster Hall
May 22 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Steel
May 24 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
May 25 Chicago, IL Rivera Theatre
May 28 Austin, TX Emo’s
May 29 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall
May 30 Oklahoma City, OK Jones Assembly
June 1 Dallas, TX Bomb Factory
June 4 Denver, CO Ogden
June 5 Salt Lake City, UT The Union
June 7 Seattle, WA Showbox SODO
June 8 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
June 10 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
June 12 San Diego, CA Humphrey’s
June 13 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
June 14 Los Angeles, CA The Theatre At Ace Theatre
