When Michelene Auguste first arrived in New York ten years ago by way of Trinidad and Tobago—after modeling in London and Paris—she didn’t plan on opening a vintage shop. But after bouncing between boroughs and collecting pieces that felt like home, she turned a pop-up into a vibrant storefront.Studio Dem, now three years deep in Williamsburg, is more than a place to cop a look. It’s a cultural touchpoint connecting shoppers to Auguste’s Caribbean heritage and style wisdom honed through […]
The long-awaited Clipse album, Let God Sort Em Out, is finally here. With top-notch production from Pharrell and elite-level bars from Pusha T and Malice, the project is worthy to be praised and has no shortage of hot lines from the Thornton brothers and their lyrical codefendants.Clipse always come correct when it comes to delivering lyrical dope. The new project is no different. The new album features a cast including Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, Nas, Stove God Cooks and others. Everyone brings […]
Nothing gets hotter than July and as we head into the dog days of summer, artists are rolling out the big guns. Mid-July releases are varied in sound and style, but your summer soundtrack should have no shortage of bangers, judging from what’s coming this week. Obviously, virtually every hip-hop fan is eager to bump Let God Sort Em Out, the new album from Clipse; but Pusha T and No Malice aren’t alone with heaters dropping this week. The new […]
TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “I woke up, I got a call from my team, and they just told me, ‘You made it XXL.’ I feel amazing. This is a goal. This is a dream come true. This is a real big goal in my career, you know what I’m saying? This is a big step to where I’m trying to go because I’m reaching for so much more.This is a real accomplishment. This means a lot to me. […]
For this week’s edition of How to Be Outside, Inside, we linked with Fatboi Sharif, who’s just released his new album, Endocrine. Tap in below to learn about how he takes advantage of a special Brooklyn happy hour before heading off into a night of low-key fun. Okayplayer: Where do you go in NYC when you want to be outside without being “outside”?Fatboi Sharif: For me to get right for the day, I'm going down on Broadway to Mi Sabor […]
There are many ways rappers try to stand out from the crowd. A certain look is one thing that can grab fans' attention. Through the years, covering their faces has been a shtick that has seemed to work for several hip-hop artists.Rappers Wearing MasksOne of the most shining examples of a masked rap avenger is MF Doom, who was famously known for concealing his face behind a mask similar to the one worn by Marvel character Doctor Doom. Other rappers […]