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For its 20th anniversary Vibe Magazine will offer three different cover and one of them is the Hip Hop legend Nas and J. Cole gracing one cover of VIBE magazine’s 20th anniversary. VIBE TV was on set for Nas and J. Cole’s epic cover shoot, stalking the lyrical miracles around the Manhattan photo studio. Peep the video above for some words on the cover shoot experience.
Twenty years ago, Quincy Jones went on a mission. Ever since the legendary producer launched VIBE in 1993 (following a test issue in ’92), Q’s dream publication has been the cornerstone of a culture, cranking out iconic stories and snapshots, from hip-hop to soul to hollywood, fashion and politics. Now, it’s time to toast and two-step.
And who better to jump-start the party than Robin Thicke and Janelle Monáe. While Thicke, in all his falsetto glory, has finally hit a professional climax — landing his first No. 1 album, ‘Blurred Lines,’ and a chart-topping single (see album title) — Janelle continues her own progressive path toward greatness. So we paired up Mr. Blue-Eyed Soul and the eccentric lady to help VIBE celebrate 20 strong years, Head to VIBE for the full cover story.
The football season may be over, but this group are sprinting to the next one. Preparation is everything. We tested out the new #BOOST technology with four of london’s local football league’s and put the players through their paces. Issue 5 is in all good magazine stores now.
The Green Soccer Journal – Issue 5 – adidas #boost from The Green Soccer Journal on Vimeo.
“Kate Moss hasn’t been photographed for the cover of a men’s magazine in 17 years – now she’s back, as the star of Esquire’s September issue.
The exclusive shoot by photographer Craig McDean and stylist Kate England is the first time since Arena in 1996 that Moss has posed for a men’s title. Before that it was us again, 20 years ago, in 1993.
Two decades on, Moss’s powers remain undiminished. Still one of the sexiest, stylish and alluring women on the planet she is also, as Esquire editor Alex Bilmes puts it, “a uniquely British figure” – perfect for Esquire Magazine’s “Made In Britain” issue.”
The Weeknd Covers Complex’s August/September 2013 Issue, first emerged in 2011 and became an instant sensation. His mixtape, House of Balloons, was released as a free download on March 21, 2011 and immediately hailed as a modern classic. In fact, Complex rated it as the best album of that year. By the end of 2011, the singer born Abel Tesfaye had released two more free mixtapes, Thursday and Echoes of Slience. He also gave Drake a big assist on his Grammy-winning sophomore album, Take Care. Yet despite his rising stardom, The Weeknd remained one of the most enigmatic stars of the Internet era. It’s hard to find a decent picture of him, much less learn anything about his creative process or his back story: He simply never did interviews.
That is until now, Read the full cover story here
Props to Complex
Detroit player Big Sean Landed on the latest issue of Fault Magazine, Check out below the saucy photos shot by photographer duo Steven Gomillion & Dennis Leupold.
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Flaunt magazine have published the artistic editorial by photographer Tony Duran shot in 2011 as part of Beyonce’s Year of 4 album era/ campaign echoing themes similar to la officials out of Africa inspired visuals which Beyonce stared in during the same year. In the interview the most interesting Beyonce addresses criticism for endorsing healthy lifestyle in the US Governments move your body campaign and signing a lucrative $50 million dollar deal with Pepsi her response:
‘Pepsi is a brand I’ve grown up seeing my heroes collaborate with,’ Beyonce said. ‘The company respects musicians and artistry. I wouldn’t encourage any person, especially a child, to live life without balance. When you work out, take care of your body, rehearse as hard as I rehearsed in the commercial, I think it’s great to have a Pepsi or Diet Pepsi when you want one. It’s all about choices.’
The interview also highlights the singer’s charitable side, Beyonce donated a quarter million dollars to Hurricane Katrina relief, as well as giving $1 million to aid Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and most recently acted as spokesperson for Gucci’s Chime for Change campaign to promote equal rights for females.
BK said ‘For Chime for Change we raised awareness and over $4 million in one day for equal rights for girls everywhere.’ and that’So many people at that concert were young. They are more socially responsible than they get credit for.’
Beyonce is currently touring the world and her official website encourages fan’s to participate in good will donations with the incentive of winning a gift from Beyonce herself. The official site includes detailed information o how to get involved:
“STARTING THIS SUNDAY YOU CAN PARTICIPATE BY BRINGING CLOTHING ITEMS, ELECTRONICS, AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO SELECT EUROPE VENUES FOR DONATION COLLECTIONS. ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO BRING DONATIONS TO THE VENUE WILL RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING THAT WILL TAKE PLACE DURING INTERMISSION.”
Check out the images lifted from the editorial in full below.
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Here the sublime Janelle Monae on the cover of the Monthly music magazine The Fly, available for all to read with Daniel Ross “interrogating” the Android talk about her aspiration from her past as a maid from kansas to her collaboration with Prince or Erykah Badu and much more for an exciting interview, click below to read
Supreme Props to The Fly
Nearly 40 years into his career, The 55-year-old super Artist Prince is still churning out mind-blowing music. Currently playing two shows a night while on tour with his new brand, 3rdeyegirl. The icon takes a moment (At 2am) to sermonize on sex, religion, and rock and roll, Read more on Vmagazine.com
Here’s a sneak preview of this week’s illboard mag with Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Janelle Monáe is on the cover of BillBoard magazine pulled out off their instagram page. Her success has garnered her several global appearances and collaborations. Miss Monáe is at work on new music and will release a new album later this year entitled “The Electric Lady”.