POST COVER Style Met Gala 2025: Black Designers Steal the Spotlight in a Historic Celebration of Black Style This year’s Met Gala was more than a red-carpet affair—it was a reclamation. Held on May 5th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the 2025 Gala paid homage to Black sartorial excellence with the theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” A nod to the historic “Dandy Lion” aesthetic By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
POST COVER Style Before the Met Gala Gave Us Fashion, Fonzworth Bentley Gave Us Dandyism Before the Met Gala became the apex of couture expression — a cathedral of fashion where celebs channel the divine through silk, sequins, and surrealism — there was a moment in time when one man dared to step out of the norm. Long before hip-hop embraced high fashion, before Pharrell wore By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
artworks-07c79721-81bd-49b5-a723-6ab20ab817d9-0-t500x500 HIP HOP I-Octane Releases Anticipated New Album 'God & I' Reggae and dancehall powerhouse I-Octane returns with God & I, a deeply personal album already resonating across the globe. Its breakout single, “Opportunist,” has racked up over 3 million YouTube views and topped Apple Music’s reggae chart for two months straight—proof of I-Octane’s lasting influence By Jake Crates • 1 min read
Redd40 pic 2 HIP HOP Redd40 Releases New EP 'Walmart Resource War 2037' Walmart Resource War 2037 is a dystopian anthem that fuses hard-hitting rap with sci-fi storytelling. Redd40 envisions a near-future America where corporate empires have replaced governments, and everyday survival hinges on access to basic necessities — all controlled by giant retailers like Walmart. Set in the chaotic year By Jake Crates • 1 min read
maxresdefault Uncategorized Teko Baby Releases New Single "I Realize" "I Realize" is a soulful confession of growth, regret, and newfound clarity. Over a melancholic, melodic beat laced with subtle 808s and dreamy synths, Teko Baby reflects on a turbulent relationship that once blurred his sense of self. The song captures the moment when the fog of love By Jake Crates • 1 min read
Wesite POST COVER-7 APRIL ISSUE 2025 Disney Dreamer’s Academy Empowers High School Students to Reach For The Sky - Without Limitations The 18th annual Disney Dreamers Academy continues to honor the company’s mission of providing youth with an opportunity to learn how they can harness the power of their dreams. Every year 100 high school students from across the US are selected to participate in the 4-day transformative weekend By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Wesite POST COVER-6 APRIL ISSUE 2025 Grace Notes: The Spiritual Renaissance of DJ Sense DJ Sense, is a founding member of infamous DJ crew known as “The Aphilliates”. Comprised of DJ Drama, Don Cannon, DJ Sense gained recognition as Trendsetter Sense. He Co Created the famous hip hop brand “Gangsta Grillz & Gangsta Grillz Radio. Trendsetter Sense became individually known for producing the popular By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
Wesite POST COVER-5 APRIL ISSUE 2025 Bangladesh: Music x Fashion + Creativity Lenox & Parker hit the vibrant streets of Atlanta with none other than 5x Grammy Award-winning superproducer Bangladesh, for an exclusive first look at his bold new fashion venture. Best known for flipping beats for Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and more, Bangladesh is now remixing the world of style By Datrick Davis • 1 min read
Wesite POST COVER-4 APRIL ISSUE 2025 The Self-Reliance Blueprint: Madam C.J. Walker's Legacy for Today's Wealth Builders As the Natural Hair and Beauty Show converges on Atlanta this month, attendees are walking in the economic opportunity space created by America's first female self-made millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker. In an era where DEI initiatives face increasing rollbacks, Walker's legacy offers something more By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
IMG_3883 APRIL ISSUE 2025 Style Architect and Culture Shaper: Misa Hylton is Building the Future of Fashion with Her Academy In the ever-evolving world of fashion, few names carry the cultural weight and visionary power of Misa Hylton. A pioneering stylist, creative director, and global fashion architect, Hylton has been shaping style narratives since the 1990s—long before terms like “hip-hop fashion” had global resonance. Today, she’s By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
Wesite POST COVER-10 APRIL ISSUE 2025 Taliah Waajid: The Woman Who Gave Natural Hair a Voice, Cultivating Curls and Confidence The Natural Hair Queen Credits Janet Jackson for Jumpstarting Her Empire Most people don’t realize the name Taliah Waajid is more than an ethnic sounding name on a product. The beautiful face behind the brand is more than a model, she is the life’s blood of the longest By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Bryso Splash HIP HOP Emerging Houston Rapper Bryso Splash Heats Up The Streets With His Banging "Kriteria" Music Video Rising rapper Bryso Splash is shining a spotlight on the cinematic music video for "Kriteria," on which he demonstrates his dynamic lyrical prowess and explosive delivery, released via indie label Bank’d Up Ent. On the sizzling banger, Bryso Splash illustrates his deft balance of catchy hooks, powerful By Jake Crates • 2 min read
