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DABABY IS HERE TO RING IN THE SUMMER SEASON WITH ‘CALL DA FIREMAN’ THREE-TRACK BUNDLE via 360 MAGAZINE.

DaBaby – CALL DA FIREMAN

After the scorching viral success of “SHAKE SUMN,” DaBaby (South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records) is back to take fans to the next level with a three-track bundle titled CALL DA FIREMAN. The project finds the Charlotte-bred rapper hand delivering an assortment of hard-hitting, speaker knocking anthems for fans to indulge in.

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Teased on Easter Sunday, Baby‘s strong social media push of the sure fire twerk anthem, “SHAKE SUMN” — which includes a combined 18 million views on Instagram, 80.2 million views on TikTok and shares from celebrities such as legendary actor and comedian Kevin Hart — has garnered incredible success for the rap superstar and opened the door for him to hit fans with even more vibes for the incoming Summer season.

Following “SHAKE SUMN” is “GHETTO GIRLS>>>>,” a song that finds DaBaby reflecting on the type of women that catch his eye over a beat sampling the classic Cash Money Records track of the same name. “SELLIN CRACK,” on the other hand, has the GRAMMY-nominated rapper serving up his razor sharp bars that fans have been fiending for with a fiery guest verse from Offset.

DaBaby CALL DA FIREMAN eBundle

Retail: https://dababy.lnk.to/CALLDAFIREMAN

CALL DA FIREMAN Tracklisting

  1. SHAKE SUMN
  2. GHETTO GIRLS>>>>
  3. SELLIN CRACK ft. Offset
Rob Grover and Gary Logan of the Journeymen Collective help enrich lives with the use of psychedelics via 360 MAGAZINE.

The Journeymen Collective

Inside the JEDI Center Using Psychedelics To Expand Your Mind

Star Wars Day is May 4th, and at a remote retreat center outside Vancouver, Canada, there are two entrepreneurs who are ready to help you become a Jedi master with magic mushrooms.
It may sound like science fiction, but according to those who have attended these psychedelic retreats, the experience gave them a deeper connection to the universe and humanity as a whole. Surely, Yoda and Obi Wan would agree that this is the next frontier in exploring your mind.

Rob Grover and Gary Logan are the founders of The Journeymen Collective, the company creating these luxury guided magic mushroom retreats from their stunning retreat estate.
Calling the space the Journey Education & Discovery Institute or JEDI Center for short, they’ve hosted everyone from performers and athletes to entrepreneurs, CEOs/executives, couples and groups invested in the highest level of self-discovery and personal development.

The force is strong with Rob and Gary, the pair have a combined 50+ years of education in spiritual and metaphysical training, executive level mindset coaching, energetic healing modalities, Alexander Technique lessons, and provide support integrating the transformational retreat. Visitors are immersed in an extraordinary personalized experience that often results in accelerating guests’ success and their intentions to create more of a conscious impact on the world.

Rob and Gary believe that when psychedelics are facilitated in a professional manner, they can improve our mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. The two feel that magic mushrooms should be treated with reverence and respect as a plant medicine that can clear away our old energy and help us move past trauma we’ve been holding onto in our lives. They noted psilocybin has been used by humans for thousands of years in a ceremonial way to open up awareness and perception. It’s very much a journey not a weekend trip for guests as part of the program for The Journeymen Collective involves weekly preparation calls in the month leading up to the in person retreat and ongoing integration support following it.

Becoming a Jedi Master does sound like it would take some intensive training and inner work so none of that should come as a surprise but the setting curated by Rob and Gary looks much more luxurious than Luke Skywalker had in Dagobah.

Featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, Condé Nast Traveler, Marie Claire, and Robb Report, The Journeymen Collective has a profound effect on the individuals enrolling in their retreats.

MIKE BAHÍA RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM “CONTIGO” announced via 360 MAGAZINE.

MIKE BAHÍA – CONTIGO

MIKE BAHÍA
RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM
“CONTIGO”

The album completes the “Navegando Contento Contigo” discographic trilogy that Bahía began in 2019 with “Navegando,” and features the previously released singles “La Falta,” “El Egoísmo,” “De Qué Manera,” and “Mi Pecadito” feat. Greeicy, as well as the Colombian superstar’s latest single “Corazón.” 

Stream “Contigo” now on digital platforms.

Following the outstanding success of Amantes Tour: Kai, the incredible U.S. tour he realized with Greeicy, as well as the release of multiple popular singles, today Latin Grammy winner Mike Bahía, one of the most prominent artists in the urban pop scene, returns with his highly anticipated new album “Contigo.” The album is the third and final installment in the discographic trilogy that he initiated in 2019 with the release of “Navegando.”

Featuring the crisp production and co-writing of two-time Grammy nominee and four-time Latin Grammy nominee Keityn, the man who recently brought Karol G and Shakira to the top of the global music charts, as well as the contributions of the team at La Creme, “Contigo” sees Bahía channeling the power of human connection, sharing relatable stories of romance, pain, and heartache that will leave fans yearning for more from their favorite music star.

While “Contigo” without a doubt captures the brilliant positive energy and infectious spirit for which the acclaimed artist has become recognized by both listeners and press around the world, overflowing with intoxicating tropical vibes that echo the refreshing breeze of the Caribbean sea, Bahía also explores the darker side of life and love on this rich 12-track project, demonstrating striking vulnerability especially on his latest single “Corazón.”

“Contigo” also includes the previously released singles “La Falta,” the powerful, statement-making release with regional Mexican star Carin León; the undeniably irresistible “El Egoísmo” featuring Keityn and rising Colombian singer and songwriter Dekko; “De Qué Manera,” the salsa song with which Bahía pays tribute to his hometown of Cali, Colombia; and of course, “Mi Pecadito” featuring Greeicy, the song with which he experiments with the sensual sounds of bachata, fusing the genre with the vibrant tropical rhythms that have come to define his work over the years.

Bahía shares, “‘CONTIGO’ is actually just what it says. I made this album WITH YOU, with who is listening to me…Everything that exists, what I’ve done throughout my career, I’ve done with wonderful people; I haven’t done it alone. From the composition, the song creation, the mixing, the musicians, the promotion, the fans…It’s an energy that’s being transmitted. This isn’t done alone. I have to represent and carry the inertia of the wave, but in the end, this is something that spreads to a team of many people who give me energy, who give it energy, and who give life to this project. That’s why I love it.”

“Contigo” completes the extraordinary discographic trilogy that Bahía began with the release of his first song in 2014 and his first album “Navegando” in 2019, and that he then continued with the release of “Contento” in 2021. Together, the titles of these three albums form the phrase “Navegando Contento Contigo,” a name and concept that serve as a reflection of—and dedication to—the incredible journey that is his musical career and the people who have supported him thus far, including his team, his fans, and his family.

One of the hottest Colombian stars in Latin music today, Mike Bahía’s unique style and charming persona have won him a massive base of dedicated fans that spans the globe. With more than 7 million subscribers on social media, and more than 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, he is becoming a global icon, spreading joy and good vibes through his music. To date, his captivating music videos have collectively attained more than 1 billion views on YouTube, an impressive number that will only continue to rise higher as time goes on.

TRACK LIST

1. De que manera
2. Mi Pecadito
3. Si Dios Fuera Poeta
4. Enfocado
5. La Mia
6. El Egoismo
7. Corazón
8. El que ama sufre
9. ¿Qué Será?
10. La Falta
11. Amor Sincero
12. Nostalgia
 

WATCH “CORAZÓN” HERE

Swizz Beatz and lil durk released new single via 360 MAGAZINE.

Swizz Beatz – Hip Hop 50

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT SWIZZ BEATZ

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

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

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

ABOUT HIP HOP 50

Hip Hop 50 is Mass Appeal’s love letter to Hip Hop. A manifestation of the company’s commitment to celebrating the culture in the most authentic and globally impactful way possible. Hip Hop 50 is activating through unique storytelling that is realized in timeless content, original music, live experiences, strategic partnerships, custom products and much much more. Every facet of the Hip Hop 50 Universe includes a charitable component connected to the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Find #HipHop50 online, on-air and on the block. 

ABOUT MASS APPEAL

Mass Appeal is an entertainment company dedicated to telling stories from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, we have documented the emerging movements that influence popular ideas. Today, Mass Appeal is the elevated voice of Hip Hop and its ever-expanding sphere of influence. Integrated offerings in content, music, and creative services stoke Mass Appeal’s ability to maximize the impact of our output. Our diverse school of thought separates us from friends and foes alike.

Kenny Rogers new single life is like a song via 360 MAGAZINE.

KENNY ROGERS – Life is Like A Song

Kenny Rogers uncovered hidden gems will be displayed in his new album, Life is Like a Song. On June 2, 2023, 10 new songs will be available, touching on subjects of faith, love, family, and loss. These archives will be available on vinyl, CD, as well as on all streaming services. This notable release will be his first non-holiday album in the last 10 years. 

Produced and curated by the late artist’s wife, Wanda, Life is Like a Song will feature eight new songs, recorded through the years of 2008-2011, as well as various covers. Some of those include Lionel Richie’s “Goodbye,” as well as Kenny Rogers’ duet with the coveted country icon, Dolly Parton

“I think the record is fabulous, and it is going to make Kenny so proud,” said Wanda Rogers. “These songs are such a beautiful reminder of his love ‘for the feelings a song can make’ for a person. He would often say that he wanted his songs to be ‘what every man wants to say, and every woman wants to hear.’”

As of April 12, fans can listen to two songs from the album, “Love is A Drug” and “I Wish It Would Rain.”

See the track lists here:

Life Is Like a Song Track List (CD)
1. Love Is A Drug
2. I Wish It Would Rain
3. Am I Too Late (with Kim Keyes)
4. Tell Me That You Love Me (with Dolly Parton)
5. Straight Into Love (with Jamie O’Neal)
6. Wonderful Tonight
7. Catchin’ Grasshoppers
8. That’s Love To Me
9. I Will Wait For You
10. Goodbye

Life Is Like a Song Track List (Vinyl)
Side 1
1. Love Is A Drug
2. I Wish It Would Rain
3. Am I Too Late (with Kim Keyes)
4. Tell Me That You Love Me (with Dolly Parton)
5. Straight Into Love (with Jamie O’Neal)
Side 2
1. Wonderful Tonight
2. Catchin’ Grasshoppers
3. That’s Love To Me
4. I Will Wait For You
5. Goodbye

Life Is Like a Song Track List (Digital Deluxe)
1. Love Is A Drug
2. I Wish It Would Rain
3. Am I Too Late (with Kim Keyes)
4. Tell Me That You Love Me (with Dolly Parton)
5. Straight Into Love (with Jamie O’Neal)
6. Wonderful Tonight
7. Catchin’ Grasshoppers
8. That’s Love To Me
9. I Will Wait For You
10. Goodbye
11. Say Hello To Heaven (Bonus Track)
12. At Last (Bonus Track)

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Spa traveling: unusual types of massage in different parts of the world

The art of massage is one of the oldest. The mechanical effect on the body not only relaxes and relieves pain in the back and other parts of the body, but it also increases blood flow. In different time periods and in different cultures, massage served as a protection against evil spirits and as a way to lure good luck.

Massage is truly an amazing experience. A massage centre is a place from which people come out as if they were born again. A luxury massage helps your muscles to recover and your mind to come into balance and harmony. Even when you are visiting a new country on your trip, such as the UAE, a spa center Dubai will be a great addition to your vacation, as massage and spa treatments are something everyone will appreciate.

Massage parlours are trying to make their treatments useful and unusual at the same time. Some types of massages are surprising and seemingly meaningless. But they are actually designed to help solve serious health problems.

To surprise the client means attracting him. Today everyone has the opportunity to travel and discover new places and activities. So, some massage types have become a kind of extreme tourism. At first glance, unusual and sometimes outright wild procedures can easily become one of the main trends in the health and beauty industry for many years. 

Take a look at the weird massage services you can get around the world 

Indian ayurvedic massage 

It is performed synchronously in four hands

According to Ayurveda, health is a delicate balance of three forms of biological energy. When this system is disturbed, a person can easily get sick. The Ayurvedic beauty ritual helps keep them in harmony. The balance of the elements is also important.

Indian massage uses various oils, powders, and medicinal rice and is never performed without these agents. Ayurveda believes that this way you can completely avoid discomfort. The master chooses oils according to the needs of the client.

Snake massage

You can find such a spa service on one of the Philippine farms. This type of massage helps with stress and nervous disorders. The effect of the impact of the snake is achieved due to the slow movements of the reptile, which are transmitted to the client, thereby making the heart rhythm steady, relaxing the muscles, and getting rid of negative thoughts. Serpentologists claim that snakes feel the source of pain in the muscles and act on this particular zone. 

Massage with a snake is recommended for people with frequent headaches, chronic fatigue, depression, neuroses, and insomnia. This service will also be useful for those who subject their muscles to frequent physical exertion, as reptiles relieve tension from the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and back. The procedure is completely safe and painless. Only non-venomous species of reptiles participate in the session. The only contraindication may be your own fear of contact with snakes. 

Tickling is not pampering, but a means of relaxation

Tickling is not exactly the usual way for relaxing, but in one of the salons in Madrid, they use a gentle tickling technique to relieve stress from clients. The masseurs do not play around, but gently run their fingertips and delicate feathers down the client’s back and other parts of the body and adjust their touch according to how ticklish the client is.

Lying in a gondola

It comes as no surprise that one of the most romantic cities in the world is home to a super-tempting spa treatment. At Venice, relaxation seekers who can’t get enough of the sights of the city can get a massage in a secluded corner of one of the Venetian lagoons. To protect your skin, this outdoor massage uses a special oil with SPF protection.

Snail massage

It comes from Japan, where the procedure has been practised for decades.

The main difference from traditional massage is that muscles are not worked out during the procedure. The skin is covered with a unique secret of the mollusk. The snail produces mucus during its life, which contains beneficial substances for the skin.

The components that are in the composition of the snail mucin are: allantoin, vitamins, collagen, elastin, lectin, and glycolic acid.

The most popular areas for exposure are the face, neck, arms, and neckline. A full body massage can be performed, but in this case, the snail must be large. The procedure takes a lot of time. 

Hot pancake massage

The essence is clear from the name: the body of a relaxed client is massaged with fresh, hot pancakes. Massage and aromatherapy in one bottle. Thus, you can get rid of fatigue, remove toxins and excess fluid from the body. It also raises the body’s temperature.

This method was introduced by an Asian massage therapist.

Singing bowl massage

In Vietnam, massage with Tibetan singing bowls is common. The human body mainly consists of water, and sound waves propagate at lightning speed through all the cells of the body. Healing vibrations relieve negative energy, bad thoughts, and diseases. 

In conclusion, the world is full of beautiful and amazing places. Every place on the planet is also able to surprise you, for example, with massage techniques. Where to go and which one to try depends on your choices and preferences. 

Louis Vuitton’s High Watchmaking via 360 MAGAZINE.

LV’s High Watchmaking

Louis Vuitton presents a selection of the Maison’s most exceptional timepieces at the pinnacle of watchmaking savoir-faire and creativity. By bringing together the most experienced specialists to express their incomparable savoir-faire at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton in Switzerland, the Maison pursues its quest for excellence in the art of high-end watchmaking.

Tambour Opera Automata

It pays tribute to the Sichuan Opera’s Bian Lian, and the virtuoso decoration of this specific watch presents a traditional mask that comes to life and changes expression on demand. This “art of changing masks” characteristic of the Sichuan Opera is a major source of inspiration for the Tambour Opera Automatic Watch. During the opera, the performers can put on up to twenty different masks in a fraction of a second, revealing their wide range of expressions. Each has their own technique for making these painted silk figures appear and disappear with a quick hand gesture or a graceful fanning motion. In the 21st century, very few actors still master the ancient art of Bian Lian. To transpose this mysterious interplay of faces to a watch case, for two years, Louis Vuitton enlisted the help of the greatest contemporary craftsmen Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, alongside Master Enameller Anita Porchet and Master Engraver Dick Steenman. This caliber LV 525, totaling 426 components, has a power reserve of 100 hours and five animations. When the latch is pushed, the engraved pink gold dragon’s head rises to reveal the jumping hours inscribed on the forehead of the Bian Lian, while its tail indicates the retrograde minutes. The mask’s expression changes dramatically – its eyebrows frown, its eyelid closes over its left eye, and the pupil of its right eye retracts to reveal a pointed Monogram flower. Going from joy to sadness through the movement of its chin, the Bian Lian mask expresses a wide range of emotions.

Tambour Fiery Heart Automata

Louis Vuitton’s High Watchmaking via 360 MAGAZINE.
Louis Vuitton’s High Watchmaking via 360 MAGAZINE.

Louis Vuitton presents its first in-house self-winding automatic movement and first enamel dial with the feminine Tambour Fiery Heart Automata timepiece. Under the candy-bright hues and alluring textures of an engraved grand feu enamel dial, this watch features a rose motif with entwined thorny vines. At the push of a button at the 8 o’clock position, the Tambour Fiery Heart Automata blooms; at 9 o’clock, a flaming heart emblazoned with “SWEET” unveils; and at 12 o’clock, “SWEET BUT FIERCE” appears. This timepiece features five separate dial elements, rotating roses, gold tongues that simulate real flames, caliber LFT 325, horny rosestems in pink-gold, a 18K pink-gold rotor, a dial-side automata, and 65 hours of movement power reserve. Beauty emerges, refined and transcendent, from the crucible of horological knowledge and combined expertise at Louis Vuitton. The Tambour Fiery HeartAutomata is the multi-layered result of the Madison’s Approach to fine watchmaking, now elevated to unprecedented levels in all 169 years of Louis Vuitton history.

Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon

Louis Vuitton’s High Watchmaking via 360 MAGAZINE.
Louis Vuitton’s High Watchmaking via 360 MAGAZINE.

The final novelty is a true demonstration of the Maison’s craftsmanship and expertise, featuring the two new Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève,” in fluorescent green or yellow, completing the color palette of this exceptionally transparent family of watches.

The WAAV

The WAAV is a massive art installation created by Fort Lauderdale-based Architect & Artist Scot DiStefano for a local affordable housing development named Poinciana Crossing. The community was developed in partnership by the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale and Miami-based Atlantic Pacific Companies.

After receiving the word ‘wave’ as the concept for this commission, DiStefano approached it with his personal philosophy of Organtech Architecture™, a style that is based on the Organic and high-tech aspects of modern architecture. He shares that “Organtech is an architecture that takes only what is necessary, still touches the soul, and gives whenever possible.”

Metro Boomin and Diddy release Creepin remix via 360 MAGAZINE.

Metro Boomin × Diddy

Taking his smash hit to another level, Metro Boomin enlists Diddy, who was featured on the original Bad Boy classic “I Don’t Wanna Know,” performed, written, and produced by former Bad Boy artist and hitman Mario Winans, for the release of the remix of his now platinum track “Creepin” with The Weeknd and 21 Savage.

To coincide with the release of the song, Metro Boomin drops the star-studded video with DiddyThe Weeknd and 21 Savage. The visual pays homage to original hit with special appearances from Mario Winans and R&B singer and actress Coco Jones.

Listen to Creepin (Remix): HERE

Watch Creepin (Remix): HERE

Upon arrival last fall, HEROES & VILLAINSwhich includes the original monstrous track “Creepin,” captured #1 on the Billboard 200, Top Rap Albums Chart, and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart, registering his third straight top bow on each of the respective charts. Moreover, it eclipsed 185K in total first-week consumption, marking his highest seven-day tally yet.

Thus far, it has already generated over 2 billion streams and counting. Spending over 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200 charts, “Creepin” vaulted to #3, while “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” feat. Future Chris Brown climbed to #8, marking his highest entries on the Hot 100 thus far after debuting in the Top 10. Not to mention, “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” also picked up a platinum certification from the RIAA.

HEROES & VILLAINS attracted some of the most enthusiastic tastemaker praise of his career thus far. Pitchfork proclaimed, “The hitmaking producer’s latest album brandishes his ardent ambition, attention to detail, and gift for curation, while Complex summed it up succinctly as “the ultimate rap blockbuster.” GQ noted, HEROES & VILLAINS is the result of Metro challenging himself to push his music even further. The project is full of intriguing little sonic experiments.”  Additionally, the Diamond-certified GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and trailblazer notably recharged, remixed, and reupped all 15 tracks of his blockbuster HEROES & VILLAINS for the (Villains Version).

Listen to HEROES & VILLAINS (Villains Version): HERE

However, it shows no signs of stopping or slowing down either.

Assembling an Avengers-level guest list, the album also boasts the likes of John LegendFutureChris BrownDon ToliverTravis Scott21 SavageYoung NudyYoung ThugMustafaA$AP RockyGunna, and the late Takeoff.  

It notably served as his first solo LP in four years and the follow-up to his 2018 full-length debut, Not All Heroes Wear Capes. The latter bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200, picked up a platinum certification, and housed the triple-platinum “Space Cadet” feat. Gunna, platinum “No Complaints” feat. Drake & Offset, platinum “Don’t Come Out The House” feat. 21 Savage, triple-platinum “10 Freaky Girls” feat. 21 Savage, platinum “Overdue” feat. Travis Scott, among others.

About Metro Boomin

Since 2013, GRAMMY® Award-nominated diamond-certified producer, DJ, and artist Metro Boomin has defined not only the sound, but the direction of hip-hop. With dozens of smashes to his name, his unmatched, unprecedented, and undeniable discography encompasses the quintuple-platinum “Jumpman” by Drake and Future, quadruple-platinum “Bad and Boujee” [feat. Lil Uzi Vert] by Migos, 14x Platinum “Congratulations” [feat. Quavo] by Post Malone, 9x Platinum “Mask Off” by Future, 6x Platinum “Bounce Back” by Big Sean, and many more. Working with The Weeknd, he co-produced the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit “Heartless” and contributed three more tracks to the chart-dominating 2020 epic After Hours. Along the way, he also joined forces with 21 Savage for the 2016 blockbuster Savage Mode and its even bigger 2020 successor Savage Mode II—which bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200, went gold, and closed out the year on multiple year-end lists. Other knockout collaborative albums included Double or Nothing with Big Sean and Without Warning with Offset and 21 Savage, both of which crashed the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. In 2018, he unleashed his full-length solo debut, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, seizing #1 on the Billboard 200 upon release, reaching platinum status. The FADER hailed him as “The Most Trusted Guy in Rap,” HIGHSNOBIETY christened this era “The Boom Years, and The Wall Street Journal dubbed him “The Rap Producer Shaping Pop Music. Plus, he launched his own record label Boominati Worldwide in partnership with Republic Records.

To date, he has received “Producer of the Year” at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards four consecutive years in a row (he is tied with Kanye West for having the most BMI Producer of the Year awards) and “Producer of the Year” at the BET Hip Hop Awards twice. Continuing a long creative partnership with Drake, he produced Certified Lover Boy’s “Knife Talk” [feat. 21 Savage & Project Pat], debuting in the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021.

2022 saw him return to the top of the culture with his massively successful second full-length album, HEROES & VILLAINS. It bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200, Top Rap Albums Chart, and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart with the biggest sales week of his career. Meanwhile, it yielded a string of smashes.

“Creepin” [feat. The Weeknd & 21 Savage] and “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” [feat. Future & Chris Brown] each landed in the Top 10 of the Hot 100. It only paves the way for more from Metro.

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Artist Maarten Baas via 360 MAGAZINE.

MAARTEN BAAS

Maarten Baas (1978) is a Dutch designer who graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2002. His studio is based in ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NL).

Baas is considered one of the most influential artist-designers of the early twenty-first century. His works straddle boundaries between art and design. He occupies a unique position in the field, embodying conceptual art, craftsmanship, installation, public space and performance into his oeuvre. He is known for his rebellious, intellectual, theatrical and artistic style. Baas’ most renowned works are Smoke, Clay and Real Time, which gave him instant worldwide recognition. In 2009, he was named ‘Designer of the Year’ at Design Basel/ Miami. In 2012, the New York Times listed both Smoke and Clay in its ‘Top 25 Design Classics of the Future’. In 2016, Baas won the ArtPrize for his Real Time Sweepers clock. 

His work is found in numerous private and major museum collections, such as MoMA New York, Victoria & Albert Museum London, Les Arts Décoratifs Paris, San Francisco MoMA and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. Furthermore, he has worked for exclusive brands like Louis Vuitton, Swarovski, Hermès, Dior, Isabelle Marant, KLM and Schiphol Airport, Dom Ruinart and Berluti.

In 2017, his first monograph was published, titled ‘Hide & Seek’, coinciding with a major museum solo show at the Groninger Museum (NL), that still travels to museums worldwide.

Museum References

Vitra Design Museum | Weil am Rhein, Germany. The Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, USA. Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam | Netherlands. Collection Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean | Mudam Luxembourg –Cafesjian Center for the Arts | Yerevan, Armenia. Graphic Design Museum | Breda, Netherlands. Centre National des Arts Plastiques | Paris, France. Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, USA. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands. Centraal Museum | Utrecht, Netherlands. Die Neue Sammlung / Pinakothek der Moderne | München, Germany. Design Museum | London, UK. Groninger Museum | Groningen, Netherlands. Museum of Modern Art | New York, USA. Victoria & Albert Museum | London, UK. 

Publications:

Maarten Baas ed., Hide & Seek, Eindhoven: Lecturis, 2017

Angelika Nollert ed., MAARTEN BAAS – NEW TIMES, Die Neue Sammlung, Pinakothek der Moderne, Müchen, Köln: Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther und Franz König, 2021

Clients (selection)

Louis Vuitton, Dom Ruinart, Berluti, Gramercy Park Hotel, Christian Dior, Swarovski, Hermès, KLM, Isabel Marant, Valerie_Objects, VIP Lounge Schiphol Airport, G-Star Raw and various commissions for private collectors.