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Kodak Black – Trill Bill

Today, less than a month after his last mixtape, multi-platinum rapper Kodak Black drops yet another full-length project, Trill Bill — listen HERE now via Vulture Love / Capitol Records. The charismatic Pompano Beach star continues to interrogate his psyche, his peers, and his place in a broken system on an 11-song set that includes features from Taylor So Made and TTO K.T.. Trill Bill comes complete with a visual for the track “News Matt” which includes footage from Kodak’s appearance on Million Dollaz Worth Of Game. Watch the video HERE.

Kodak also continued a Thanksgiving tradition with Kodak’s Turkey Drive this past weekend. He and his Vulture Love label’s artists visited four locations around Florida — in Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Miami. Kodak gave out 1,800 turkeys in honor of the 1800 block that he grew up on. Watch HERE.

Trill Bill follows the November 1 release of Kodak’s Dieuson Octave mixtape (led by the single “Catch Fire”), a haunted, inward-looking project titled after the artist’s actual birth name. But Kodak legally changed his name to Bill Kapri a few years back, and Trill Bill captures the multifaceted man from a different angle — frequently the “fly, fresh, and foolish” side of him, as he raps on “Cyber Truck.”

“Dirty Revolver” taps into that wild energy, but also Kodak’s incredible gift for improvising catchy melodies and unexpected rhythms as he traverses the track, not to mention his ability to set a scene right off the bat: “F— the rain, i’m in the Chevrolet impala with duct tape around a dirty ass revolver.”

Songs like “Cherish the Moment,” “Mayhem,” and “Escalade” with Taylor So Made lean into darkness and indulgence as Kodak uses his blues-soaked delivery to bring details and emotions to life — voice cracking or slurring, bouncing over a stray beat or dropping to an eerie whisper. On “Land in Hell” he lays out a harrowing narrative of betrayal and retribution, sounding weary over heavy keys, bass, and drums.

But like every Kodak release, Trill Bill paints a complex portrait. On “Heartfelt,” over soulful keys, he acknowledges the risks of living life on the edge. A song later, “One Piece Left,” he makes a promise to someone he loves: “Tonight’s my last night on Percocets and acting wild / Been looking everywhere but you was right here all the while / … / I got one more piece of my heart left, and I been saving it for you.”

Trill Bill and Dieuson Octave are Kodak’s first solo full-lengths since 2023’s When I Was Dead, in which he explores both his nightmares and his aspirations. Featuring the smash hit “Lemme See,” the set only reaffirmed Kodak’s status as one of the most gifted of his generation. More recently, he dropped the hard-hitting “Hit Stick,” preceded by introspective cuts “Dis Time,” “Stressed Out,” and “Non Believer” — plus “Shampoo,” a confident burst of street rap in the style that made him a superstar.

What’s more, Kodak kickstarted the summer with his record label Vulture Love’s first official project, Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies on Earth, featuring contributions from VVSNCE, Lil Crix, G6reddot, GorditoFlo, Big Fredo, Jay Dirty, Taji Akeil, and more. Listen HERE. Beyond generating millions of streams, it received tastemaker acclaim. XXL and The Source plugged it, and HotNewHipHop praised, “where this debut album succeeds is giving these up-and-coming artists a great platform to make their voices hard.” He then later followed up the compilation with a sold-out show at Los Angeles’ NOVO.

Kodak’s expansive vision and status transcend rap. Over the years, he’s cultivated the role of a prophetic storyteller and resonant channeller of the culture, and his reach continues to grow. He has over 25 billion global streams to his name and continues to engage in altruism towards his Florida community.

Kodak Black, Trill Bill Tracklist

Cherish the Moment
News Matt
Dirty Revolver
Cyber Truck
Mayhem
Burn It Up
Land in Hell
Maybach Van (feat. TTO K.T.)
Heartfelt
One Piece Left
Escalade (feat. Taylor So Made)

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Iran’s Youth

Demand a Non-Nuclear, Secular Republic to End the Reign of Terror

By: Iman Sharif, Iranian American Student Activist & Founding Member of the OIAC’s Youth Chapter

In Iran today, a powerful movement is sweeping through the nation’s youth—who make up more than half of the population—demanding profound change. They envision a non-nuclear, secular republic where their voices, choices, and rights are finally respected. Disillusioned by decades of repression, economic hardship, and isolation, young Iranians are now standing defiantly against the clerical regime, widely referred to as the “head of the snake” in the turbulent Middle East. The recent surge in executions, meticulously documented by human rights experts, appears to be Tehran’s latest tactic to instill fear amidst rising unrest. Yet this strategy reveals the regime’s desperation to cling to control over a society increasingly united in its desire for regime change.

Organizing in groups known as Resistance Units Iranian youth are mobilizing with determination to dismantle a system they believe has robbed them of a future and destabilized the region. Their call for freedom, dignity, and self-determination is not about mere reforms; it is about uprooting a regime that has long failed its people. They dream of an Iran free from clerical rule and free from any potential return to a monarchy. Hyper-connected through technology and social media, this generation is keenly aware of the rights and freedoms enjoyed in other nations. They recognize Iran’s potential to prosper economically and engage peacefully with the world rather than remain isolated by nuclear ambitions and repressive policies.

At the core of their vision is a future, where resources fuel education, innovation, and economic welfare, instead of executions, warfare, and terrorism. For these young Iranians, ending the regime’s nuclear pursuits and oppressive tactics is essential to achieving true freedom and joining the global community.

In recent months alone, the Iranian regime under the leadership of its supreme leader and its new so-called “reformist” president, has executed over 200 people, including many women—a barbaric attempt to silence dissent. To put an end to this brutality, Iran’s Resistance Units are rallying for a new era, one free from clerical rule and military threats. Their vision of a non-nuclear, secular republic embodies a hope for a future rooted in human rights and democratic freedoms. Now, more than ever, the world must heed their call and support their struggle to end Tehran’s oppressive reign and usher in a new era of Iran, an Iran which is a model country that is as beneficial to the world as it is to its people.

About the Author:

Iman Sharif (@Imanshrf1) is a second-generation Iranian American student activist and founding member of the Organization of Iranian-American Communities (OIAC) Youth Chapter based in California.

Iman Sharif, Iranian American Student Activist & Founding Member of the OIAC’s Youth Chapter via 360 Magazine.

About the OIAC:

The Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan network of Iranian-American societies from 40 different states across America. The OIAC is the largest organization of Persian-Americans in the United States, helping Iranian Americans advocate for greater democracy in their homeland since 1997. An Iranian American organization that is dedicated to the promotion of a free and democratic Iran where human rights are celebrated, where different religions traditions are honored, and where every Iranian citizen feels safe and able to pursue their individual dreams and aspirations. The OIAC serves as a platform for Iranian opposition forces working on human rights issues and actively engaged in improving relations between Iran and the United States. The OIAC is a resource for Iranian community organizations in the United States that want to lend their voices to the call for democratic change in Iran. For more information, visit www.oiac.org or follow on X (Twitter) @OrgIAC

Duke Dumont – All My Life

After crafting cult club records such as “The Giver” and now a little over a decade on from his first No.1 breakthrough “Need U (100%)” Duke Dumont continues to hone his craft and build his repertoire, on this occasion enlisting Panama whose delicate vocal punctuates soundscape of forthcoming single “All My Life” out today via Astralwerks – listen here.

The track teases open with an elegant keys intro, soon laced with Panama’s distinguished tone and haunting lyric “Still I wait, wait for you / Feeling low, on my own / Way I feel, I don’t know.” The instrumental builds as reflections of melancholy begin to glimmer with hope before it’s layered with a percussive drop to get you moving, the stunning singing interweaving a burst of emotion with the music into the final anthemic phase.

The iconic songwriting and vocals from Panama can be recognized with collaborations alongside the likes of Tinlicker, LP Giobbi, Petit Biscuit and more, among the half a billion streams across his catalogue.

“All My Life” is the latest new music from Duke Dumont, following summer collab “Ain’t Giving Up,” featuring rising star Clementine Douglas, and a string of live dates encompassing a return to Europe, performing across the US, and sold-out dates in London and Dublin.

Meaningfully elevating his live offering to create a formidable entertainment experience for revellers, Dumont is internationally recognised for his stellar production. A feast for the senses that is all at once visually immersive and sonically abundant, has seen him conduct crowds at notable international shows like Australia’s Splendour In The Grass, and America’s The Shrine (LA), Red Rocks (Colorado), Brooklyn Mirage, and Coachella – plus huge dates everywhere from Brazil to Canada. More live dates will be announced soon.

Duke Dumont is a familiar sound in the clubs and charts. An integral part of dance music culture worldwide, the two-time Grammy-nominated DJ and producer has clocked up over 2 billion catalog streams, including 7 million monthly Spotify listeners. Dumont’s catalogue features two UK #1s and 7 Top 40s, including multi-platinum mainstream smashes “Need U (100%),” “I Got U” and “Ocean Drive” – released during a key era in dance music during the 2010s. Among his multi-territory success, Duke also counts several Billboard Dance Club Songs chart-toppers.

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Billie Eilish + Vevo

VEVO AND BILLIE EILISH DISCUSS “LUNCH” EXCLUSIVELY ON VEVO FOOTNOTES

Billie Talks About 90s Inspiration, Challenges Filming and Spitting Out Food All Day

Billie Eilish partners with Vevo for a new installment of Footnotes, taking viewers behind the scenes of the lead single “Lunch” from her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft.

Billie describes the “Lunch” music video as a nostalgic tribute to the 90s music videos she grew up watching, inspired by icons like Biggie, Tupac and the Spice Girls. Aiming for simplicity, she explains that she focused on her performance and on giving the video a vintage feel, as if it were shot on an older camera. She says the most challenging part was having to eat so much food, describing how she would take bites and then have to spit them out after being full from actually eating everything at the start of the shoot. Billie reveals that longtime choreographer Matty Peacock came up with the dance in the video after first hearing the song. She also shares that she created the hook first, but needed time to sit with the song before she was able to finish it.

Billie also discusses how she and her producer, Finneas, were very experimental with sounds for the new album. She explains that Finneas would find cool things online that inspired them and that the album would be very different had they not used sounds from all the “weird little toys.” Finally, she adds that directing videos is a lot harder than it seems, but it’s something she’s been passionate about since she was younger. She describes her director of photography, Rob Witt, as amazing, so collaborative, and everything she could want in a DP.

The Balvenie + Questlove

Today, The Balvenie and Questlove are excited to debut season four of their Webby award-winning digital series Quest for Craft.

Filmed at the iconic Electric Lady Studios in New York City and featuring some of Hollywood’s most renowned actors and musicians including America Ferrera, Common, Bill Hader, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, this latest installment of Quest for Craft explores the distinct themes each individual has faced in their pursuit of craftsmanship including uncertainty, self reflection, authenticity and persistence.

The episodes, which are available exclusively on The Balvenie’s YouTube channel, are beginning to roll out now.

Additional information about each episode can be found below:

Chapter 13 – Craft & Self with Actor, Director and Producer America Ferrera – America shares how she channels her own life experiences to shape her roles and influence her craft.
Chapter 14 – Craft & Authenticity with Rapper and Actor Lonnie “Common” Rashid Lynn – Common explores the tension between staying true and evolving, and the ways that artists can use their authenticity to expand the horizons of their craft.
Chapter 15 – Craft & Uncertainty with Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer and Director Bill Hader – Bill discusses how his personal struggle with anxiety played out in his career and the ways in which he leveraged uncertainty to elevate his craft as a storyteller.
Chapter 16 – Craft & Persistence with Songwriter, Actor, Director and Producer Lin-Manuel Miranda – Lin-Manuel touches on how he remains committed to his ideas and the importance of holding onto the passion that fuels oneself.

The Balvenie + Questlove via 360 MAGAZINE.

HULKETTE IN SPIDER-BOY #13

HULKETTE MAKES HER SMASHING DEBUT IN SPIDER-BOY #13!

Check out Mark Bagley’s all-new variant cover for Dan Slott and Paco Medina’s SPIDER-BOY #13.

On sale in November, the issue will mark the debut of another New Champion—HULKETTE!

Last year’s New Champions Variant Covers introduced a group of all-new young heroes inspired by Marvel icons. Since then, they’ve been popping up all over the Marvel Universe in exciting, sold-out debuts—Maystorm in Ultimate X-Men, Liberty and more in Spider-Woman, Fantasma in last week’s Ghost Rider: Robbie Reyes Special, and Amaranth in Scarlet Witch #6. Next month, it’s Hulkette’s turn to smash her way into comic book canon in SPIDER-BOY #13!

Created by artist Mirka Andolfo for Sensational She-Hulk #1’s New Champions Variant Cover, HULKETTE may be small, but she packs a punch that makes her worthy of her name! Now, Dan Slott and Paco Medina deliver Hulkette’s first appearance in SPIDER-BOY #13. After an intense showdown with the titular breakout hero, future issues of Spider-Boy will reveal Hulkette’s mysterious origin and the full extent of her mighty strength! In addition to SPIDER-BOY, fans can also look forward to seeing Hulkette in the upcoming New Champions ongoing series, which stars her fellow newly created teen heroes as they change the Marvel Universe as we know it!

On introducing the character, Slott said, “You’ll get a chance to meet Hulkette and her trainer, Enormo, as they get drawn into the action packed events of Spider-Boy and Spider-Girl’s overseas adventure in Madripoor! We’ll learn more about Hulkette and her powers as she faces off against Spider-Boy and Daredevil. There’s a big surprise in store for Marvel fans when we finally drop the secret of her origins… but for now, if you want to see this pint-sized powerhouse throw her first punches on the page, this is the issue where her journey begins.”

See Hulkette now on a newly revealed SPIDER-BOY #13 variant cover by Mark Bagley and preorder SPIDER-BOY #13 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Modelo + Joseph Anthony Perez

Proud of its heritage as a Mexican cerveza brewed for those with the Mark of a Fighter, Modelo is keen to support and highlight the endeavors of hardworking Latinos across the country. This Hispanic Heritage Month, Modelo, has partnered with Mexican American artist Joseph Anthony Perez, also known professionally as sentrock, to create the “One-in-Six Pack.”

The one-of-a-kind pack includes a Modelo bottle designed and hand-painted by Mexican American artist Joseph Anthony Perez (AKA sentrock) that celebrates the Hispanic communities‘ contribution to our country’s culture with illustrations that reflect Perez’s Mexican roots and motifs nodding to traditional Hispanic art, celebrating the unique identities of Latino culture.
To showcase Perez’s work and continue elevating Latino voices – Modelo is donating the one-of-a-kind art piece to UnidosUS, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves as the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.
Unidos will then auction the one-of-a-kind art piece, building upon Modelo’s existing $1 million in donations to the charity since 2021. Consumers 21 and older across the country can visit the auction here to place a bid and learn more about the artist and how Modelo is supporting the Hispanic community.

Modelo Hispanic Heritage Month via 360 MAGAZINE.

Oakley’s Born to Rewild collection

At the intersection of sport and lifestyle, Oakley unveils its futuristic Born to Rewild collection. The collection features Plantaris eyewear, a nature-inspired style that has been seen on the likes of rap superstar Travis Scott and NBA Champion Jaylen Brown.

Born to Rewild, he celebrates Oakley’s connection to nature and represents a dedication to preserving the spirit of adventure and moving away from the ordinary to embrace the wild side.

Inspired by biomimicry and the organic shapes found in nature, Plantaris eyewear is designed with a Matte Trans Fern/Matte Dark Brush finish and Prizm Tungsten lenses. Its high-wrap dual lens design is an evolution of early Aughts eyewear adapted for maximum function and comfort. The uniquely shaped frames and silicone wire core temple tips mimic frog legs, allowing the frame to hold onto the head with a long-lasting grip with an almost weightless feel. A detachable nose guard adds versatility, instantly transforming the eyewear’s look and making it both unexpected and highly functional. Additional colorways of the frames include Matte Stonewash, Matte Black, and Matte Sand.

Plantaris eyewear launches as part of the Born to Rewild collection on Oakley.com and select Oakley retail locations on September 19.

Armin Van Buuren + Hardwell

Armin Van Buuren & Hardwell reunite with ‘Follow The Light’ their first collaboration since 2015!

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Global dance music icons Armin van Buuren and Hardwell are back together for the first time in nearly a decade with the eagerly awaited track, ‘Follow The Light’.

Following their 2015 collaboration ‘Off the Hook’, which became a global hit with over 100 million streams, the two superstars fuse their respective styles once again, blending Armin’s signature euphoric trance melodies with Hardwell’s cutting-edge big-room techno to deliver a powerful festival anthem that will undeniably thrill fans. Already a popular track in both artists’ sets throughout 2024, the legendary pair teased the collaboration earlier this year during a special back-to-back set at A State of Trance Rotterdam, sparking a frenzy of excitement from fans both at the event and online.

Although the two have shared many stages and performed back-to-back several times, the official release of ‘Follow The Light’ marks only their second studio collaboration. The release is set to provide another euphoric surge of energy for fans of Armin van Buuren and Hardwell.

Armin van Buuren, a five-time winner of the Top 100 DJs poll, is no stranger to pushing boundaries. Known for his genre-defining weekly radio show A State of Trance – listened to by over 40 million fans worldwide -Armin has been a trailblazer in the electronic dance music scene for over two decades. His vast discography includes chart-topping hits, high-profile collaborations with artists such as David Guetta and Teddy Swims, and headlining performances at the world’s premier festivals.

Fellow collaborator Hardwell is another giant in the electronic music realm, having made an unmistakable mark on the industry. A former No. 1 DJ (2013, 2014) himself, Hardwell is known for his hit anthems and celebrated remixes for artists like David Guetta, Calvin Harris, and Coldplay. His 2024 transition to Big Room Techno marked a pivotal chapter in his career, highlighted by the release of his second studio album, REBELS NEVER DIE. Following singles like ‘I’m The Devil’, ‘XTC’, ’16’, ‘The Abyss’, ‘Move’, and ‘Acid’ have further cemented his reputation, alongside headline performances at the biggest festivals. 2024 also saw the return of his iconic radio show, Hardwell On Air, reigniting the airwaves for millions of fans worldwide.

With ‘Follow The Light’ becoming a staple in both artists’ sets throughout 2024, fan anticipation for an official release has been palpable. Now, with the imminent release of ‘Follow The Light’, it is poised to be another crowd-pleasing anthem destined to illuminate airwaves, playlists, and dancefloors globally, igniting even more excitement.

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THEBE MAGUGU + (RED)

THEBE MAGUGU JOINS FORCES WITH (RED) TO FIGHT AIDS WITH LIMITED-EDITION HEIRLOOM COLLECTION

Thebe Magugu, the eponymous luxury South African fashion brand founded by Thebe Magugu, today announced a collaboration with (RED), the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS and the injustices that enable pandemics to thrive.

The partnership will center around one of Thebe’s most coveted collections, the Custom Heirloom Shirt. The Heirloom Collection celebrates and honors anyone who has left an impact on the wearer’s life – living or transitioned, blood or chosen. The (THEBE MAGUGU) RED Heirloom II, a limited-edition capsule, which features a Custom Heirloom Shirt, Custom Heirloom Elastic Waist Wide-Leg Pant and Custom Heirloom Tote Bag is available to both men and women and is available in 4 vibrant colorways: Kiwi Green, Vanilla White, Blueberry Navy, and the special Strawberry (RED).

The Shirt is created in a pajama-style linen-look woven fabric, with custom stainless-steel Sisterhood Buttons. The sleeve features an inner tab that allows the wearer to roll them up for a stylistic switch-up. The straight-leg trousers have an elasticated back waistband for ease of fit, with three pockets in total. A strappy tote-bag completes the ‘elevated comfort’ look.

Magugu, known for his vibrant ready-to-wear collections and multidisciplinary capsule concepts, won the prestigious LVMH Prize for emerging talent in 2019.

For every purchase of the (THEBE MAGUGU) REDHeirloom II, 40% of the purchase price will go to the Global Fund to help strengthen healthcare systems and fund life-saving programs in communities most in need.

Thebe Magugu, Founder, Thebe Magugu, said:

“Heirloom is a very special project for me, because it gets to immortalise through cloth not only my own memories, but the memories of others as well. Creating an archivable ‘log’ of one’s life. It is extra special that this project also gets to contribute to (RED)’s critical mission of fighting AIDS through the power of fashion. I have seen the effects of HIV/AIDS up close, having lost family members to it, and watching others manage the condition, I am personally invested in this cause. Being in South Africa, we have one of the highest rates in the world.”

Jennifer Lotito, President & COO, (RED), said:

“We couldn’t be more excited for this partnership with the incredible Thebe Magugu and his beautiful Heirloom Collection. Not only will these pieces honor and celebrate the wearer’s loved ones, every purchase of the (THEBE MAGUGU) RED Heirloom II will also help protect loved ones around the globe by supporting life-saving health programs.”

The (THEBE MAGUGU) REDHeirloom II is available only at thebemagugu.com from August 1st, 2024, through September 1st, 2024, at the following prices: $560 for the Heirloom Shirt, $480 for the Heirloom Trousers & $260 for the Heirloom Tote-Bag.