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ARTIST CORNBREAD EXCLUSIVE LISTENING PARTY ATLANTA, GA APRIL 26, 2017 On April 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia, Da Brat hosted an exclusive listening party for her new artist, Cornbread. 21-year-old Cornbread is best known as being the new rising star from Chicago with the viral single, “RokkIt.” Over 150 influencers attended, the listening party held at Mass Appeal (clothing boutique) in Atlanta, GA including Trina Braxton (“Braxton Family Values”) and Headkrack (“Dish Nation”). Attendees were treated to tasty bites while they watched the world premiere of Cornbread’s new music video “Passenger Rider.” Cornbread “lovers” can purchase his new single, “Passenger Rider,” now on all digital platforms. PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL WALKER RAPPER CORNBEARD
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BELVEDERE X NOISEY COACHELLA PARTY LOS ANGLES, CA APRIL 21, 2017 On Friday, April 21, Chanel Iman attended the third installment of Belvedere Vodka’s “Belvedere Vodka x Noisey: Behind the Scene” event series at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. The coveted poolside party featured a live performance by “Next” artist DJ ESCO, who was hand selected by longtime collaborator and “Now” artist Future, as one to watch in the hip-hop scene. He kept guests dancing well into the early morning, while they enjoyed the gorgeous desert views and sipped on signature Belvedere cocktails, including Future’s drink of choice, the Belvedere Unfiltered Old Fashioned (recipe below). Chanel Iman arrived with a girlfriend who’s birthday they were celebrating, rocking a crochet Roberto Cavalli sweater and black leather fringe shorts in true Coachella fashion. “Belvedere x Noisey: Behind the Scene” is an experiential program by Belvedere Vodka and Vice’s music channel Noisey, spotlighting the hottest music scenes, breakthrough artists, and what’s to come for the industry. PHOTOGRAPHY JOE SCARNICI DJ ESCO
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P U S IT U GADGETS
The summer is almost here and most individuals are trying to get their bodies ready. Between working 40 hours a week to hanging out with friends on weekends, it is difficult to make time for a consistent workout schedule. But there are other options that will help you stay on goal and develope a solid body to show off in beaches and parks. Here are five gadgets that are meant to help accomplish your fitness goals. WORDS RAYMOND MORA
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$250
The LightStim for Pain product is the perfect recovery gadget for those that workout hard. It temporarily relieves arthritic pain, muscle and joint pain, and reduces inflammation and stiffness. The product also increases blood circulation, speed healing and diminish bruising. This is a useful gadget and not too pricey if it’s used on a consistent basis.
LUMIDIET
$1000
Made in South Korea, the LumiDiet is a wearable belt home care-device that uses infra-red LEDS to help an individual reduce abdominal fat. This speeds up fat loss if you go through intense workouts. It is recommended that two 30-minute sessions, three to four days a week, are effective for faster results.
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J B L U N DE R A R MOU R S P ORT W I R E L E S S H E A R T R AT E HEADPHONES
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These are the most comfortable wireless headphones for average joes and fitness enthusiasts. They deliver energetic music and heart rate tracking into your workout. It features In-Ear Heart Rate, Touch Sensor, Custom Coaching, Twistlock Technology, Bluetooth Wireless and JBL Signature Sound. Very productive headphones that really inspires you to go beyond your limits.
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The Fitbit Alta HR fitness wristband tracks activity, sleep and exercise. It also features smarttrack, sleep stages, interchangeable accessories, tap display, remainders to move, long battery life and syncs wirelessly. Pretty suitable for you to be on top of your fitness and sleep goals. The wristband also comes with an optional 2-year protection plan with accidental damage coverage for $39.99.
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This is your personal gym for fitness at home, office or on the go. This fitness gadgets combines strength with movement without weight or momentum. It replaces weights and bands, works both sides of muscle groups, lightweight, portable, and perfect for any fitness level. The product also features over 75 different exercises that includes DVD + online workouts. Most of these workouts range from 5 to 20 minutes based on the DVD.
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Photography ALEJANDRO GARCIA Fashion Stylist TERENCE B. MCNEALY Fashion Assistant KIARA MICHE Fashion Editor CHRIS SANDFORD Grooming GENEVA FONG Model DARIES LINDSAY (ST. CLAIRE MODEL MGMT)
Underwear CALVIN KLEIN Jeans CULT OF INDIVIDUALITY Blanket GUDRUN + GUDRUN
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BIG Robin Hoodd Is An Artist Who Is Truly The “Mastermind,” Of His Own Art. Hoodd Is A Recording Artist, Entrepreneur, Producer, And Visual Arts. Hoodd’s Artist Exemplifies Passion And Depth As He Continues To Display His Melodic Flow. But, The Road To Success Was Not Easy For Hoodd! Despite The Fact He Had An Old-Fashioned And Restrictive Dominican Upbringing, Hoodd Was Still Subject To Drugs, Violence, And Other Mischievous Behavior. The Famous Motto “If You Sit In Sin Long Enough, You Will Participate In It,” Applied To Hoodd.
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Made from Scratch FASHION DESIGNER, WARAIRE BOSWELL COLLABORATES WITH 1800 TEQUILA TO LAUNCH NEW CLOTHING LINE WORDS DOMINIQUE CARSON
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Iconic celebrity fashion designer, Waraire Boswell is a man who understands the origins of fashion. He is relatable in the fashion world and the entertainment industry. Boswell designed clothes for LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, DeAndre Jordan, Kevin Love, Will Smith, Ellen DeGeneres, Lawrence Kasdan, Oliver Stone, Pharrell Williams, and many others. Boswell continues to come up with trends and styles that are prevailing. In summer 2017, Bo-
swell partnered with 1800® Tequila, the largest summer premium tequila to create a formal fashion line, “Refined from the Raw.” The line was inspired by 1800® Tequila’s “Just Refined Enough,” campaign and it consist of a three-piece capsule suite comprised of trousers, shirt, and jacket made of raw and repurposed fabrics. 1800® Tequila and Boswell also worked on a three-part video series which includes behind the scenes footage of the clothing line. They described their professional relationship as a “creative experience.” Both companies value
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hard-work, passion, and honesty which made their collaboration more charismatic. “These exact same values are of utmost importance to me, because it is through them that I found success while remaining true to my creative origins – just refined enough. I sought to capture this energy when creating this suit, while also creating a means to share fashion as cultural commentary,” said Boswell. Bleu Magazine conversed with Boswell about his latest project with 1800® Tequila and why he decided to collaborate with them.
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BLEU: What did you create with 1800® Tequila? WARAIRE BOSWELL: I worked with 1800® Tequila
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to create a custom suit made of raw and refined materials for De’Angelo Russell to wear at the 2017 ESPY’s. I teamed up with 1800®® Tequila to release the Refined from the Raw series. It was great working with 1800®, as they provided me a platform of expression and allowed me to be my true authentic self.
Why did Boswell and 1800® Tequila name their fashion line, “Refined from the Raw?” I created a capsule comprised of trousers, shirt, and jacket [that] are made of raw and repurposed vintage military surplus fabrics, refined by my creative vision and my experiences. So refined from the raw is the finished product all sourced from raw materials.
Why did you choose to partner with 1800® Tequila? I chose to partner with 1800® Tequila, for their passion, hard work and pursuit to breaking conformity through a modern medium, in a world that settles
Why did the two business decided to create a line out of raw materials? The platform is about taking raw pieces and creating fine pieces. I thought of a few fabrics that
for the bill, ultimately going beyond my normal comfort level and locating alternate fabrics was the best move. Does the “Refined from the Raw” fit every body type? Yes, the suit fits any body type. Especially those with confidence and authority to carve their own path and stay true to themselves. Will there be any footage on social media that will highlight the making of the clothing line, “Refined From the Raw?” Yes, you can check all the footage out on 1800®Tequila.com.
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