So if you haven’t already heard the hot track, “Uber Everywhere,” from the homie MadeinTokyo, then now’s the time for us to put you on. As if the song wasn’t already a summer 2015 banger, Travis Scott has hopped on the latest version that dropped yesterday. This update isn’t to be looked at as a remix, but just as extra flames being added to the track. Tokyo has been rocking with the brand for a minute now and with his recent move to LA to take his music career to the next level, we couldn’t be more excited to see his growth. Check out the track below and let it be your next uber anthem!
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SAT, FEB. 27TH
2PM – 8PM
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+FRESH.i.AM+ // From Hartford to the Big Apple, how’s that transition been?
ALEX // Well, it’s been pretty hectic, of course. I’ve had my ups and downs. Its definitely a different environment, as I already expected it to be. Nothing’s easy. It takes time and patience to do things.
+FIA+ // So you sat down to dinner with Rocky and the King of Rants, Mr. West. Tell us a little bit about it.
A // Hahaha ”King of Rants,” funny one… Anyways, it was a cool experience, something I didn’t expect at all. I was in LA for the Guess X Rocky collaboration shoot & one of the settings for the shoot took place at a diner, so we all settled there. Ian had called me over to sit at the table where Ye and Rocky were sitting, I didn’t even know Ye was there lol but shit was tight, we all chopped it up for a little and talked about old school rappers & random shit.
+FIA+ // As a model, you have the luxury of traveling just to be photographed. What’s your favorite country you’ve been to so far?
A // Yoo!! It definitely would be England!! I Flew out to London for a TopMan shoot the day after I got back from LA. I was excited to go l, not just for the shoot, but for the travel experience and to see my friend Sonny. It was tight. I met a lot of great people and did a lot of cool things. I love London so much I cant wait to go back.
+FIA+ // I hear you’re working on an exclusive shirt collab with +FIA+. How does it feel being on the design end of a brand?
A // Yeah we’re working on one garment, a surprise exclusive to be released at the pop up. I’m stocked and glad to be working with you guys. But yeah, I might pitch in some more natural ideas in the near future. I’m not a designer nor am I looking to start a brand, I’m just doing it as another way to express myself.
+FIA+ // Any advice for rising models out there trying to get signed?
A // I’ve been getting asked this question a lot lately by aspiring models so I’m glad you asked. I would say move to New York, London or LA for a better chance on getting signed. If you’re familiar with the industry, they’re very picky. Regardless, if you don’t end up getting signed, there’s still so many opportunities offered for unsigned models. So don’t give up!
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SAT, FEB. 27th
2PM – 8PM
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So we’ve all had the week to absorb the likes of TLOP through our sound waves. Or at least, that holds true for some of us. Those who weren’t at MSG during New York fashion week or didn’t get catch a screening of the show in their city, subscribed to a free month of Tidal just to catch Yeezy Season 3 and the debut of The Life of Pablo. Others decided to wait out its initial release to download the project through a Torrent website, literally making it online pirate gold. Then there are those who decided not to listen to the album all together due to its lack of availability on other streaming services outside Tidal.
Now while this did drive Tidal up to being one of the most downloaded free app’s in iOS, who’s to say any of these new subscribers will actually pay for the streaming service after the trial month concludes? Granted, Kanye did reserve all Good Friday music drops to play exclusively through Tidal, teasing about having 40 unreleased songs with Kendrick Lamar and another 40 with Young Thug. While there will be many of Ye, K. Dot and Thugger fans who will be unable to withhold themselves from such musical gems, its hard to say whether or not that will be enough to convert and keep enough consumers on the Tidal streaming service.
Personally, I subscribed to a free month of Tidal to stream Season 3 and the album premiere, however, a few days later a friend sent me a Google Drive folder of the entire album for me to save to iTunes. While the album is no 808’s or MBDTF, I cannot deny the creative genius behind the production of each track. Honestly, with all the dedicated pirates roaming the internet, I’m sure hearing these exclusive Good Friday tracks won’t be much of an issue either. According to Nate Ingraham of Engadget, the album hit 500,000 downloads within the first few days alone. However, the fact that some fans were lucky enough to make a purchase during the initial release, it comes as no surprise that this highly anticipated album has become a piracy gold mine.
By deciding to no longer sell TLOP, Kanye could either reshape the way we view the need to purchase music or plunge himself further into debt. Then again, what’s $53 billion dollar debt if grabbing at custom baby Balmain and flights to Paris are within reach? Yet, as many times as Ye made changes to the album in the weeks leading up to its release, it’s possible that he will change his mind about Tidal’s exclusivity of all his new music. Let’s be honest, he could always blame this decision on Chance’s not wanting to sell music the way he blamed him for the albums delayed release.
I guess only time will tell.
]]>The young homie Reese just blessed us with some new music. Featuring a new face in the Atlanta music scene, Lil Yachty, these two let us know they only stunt if they really have to. Booming over a Wheezy beat, check out this latest Reese track “Do It/\.”
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]]>We know you’re still catching your breath from the nice little gem Future uploaded onto iTunes as a way to kick off our weekend this past Friday. However, our annual, limited edition EVOL snapback in all red is here to close out your weekend with love all around. Every time you see your reflection in this snapback, we want you to remember to #LOVEYOURSELF as you bump the homie Mr. Future Hendrix’s EVOL through your headphones.
Show yourself some love and head to the market to cop the LIMITED EDITION Secret Love snapback, now available for $75 at Analog or click below to checkout now before they sell-out again!
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]]>Our boy OriginalFani will be in the building with some merch and surprise guests along with Brittany Sky and some of the Two-9 crew. The twins Betts and Chet from Lucid FC will be stopping by with some gear to cop as they mingle with everyone in the building. Of course we’ll have some copies on sale from Cashew Co and the homie Tim Lewis will be in to kick it and pass out a few things.
So come through for the latest tunes and chillest vibes underground culture has to offer. In the meantime, check out the recap from our last hangout in the link below!
SAT, JAN. 30TH
2 PM – 9 PM
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