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Making a television series or film that is based on an original idea in this day and age is bold, brave, and admirable. Janine Nabers teamed up with Donald Glover to bring to life Prime Video’s newest show, Swarm. After collaborating on FX’s hit show Atlanta for two years, they decided to bring viewers a […]
This collab is one for the history books—but first, let’s take a trip down memory lane, back to the days of Proibito, a chain of designer stores that were dotted across the heart of London’s West End. Throughout the 1990s, when UK garage reigned supreme amongst Black and working-class youth, Proibito was the spot to […]
You know the name, and you know her songs. Chantal Kreviazuk’s debut album Under These Rocks and Stones was released in 1996, and featured well-known singles “Surrounded” and “God Made Me.” The album set off a career that would include multiple platinum and gold albums, with massive singles like “Feels Like Home” and “Leaving on a […]
In our series ‘The Films That Made Us’, we take a look back at the films that have shaped British music over the last three decades. In this third edition, we talk to pioneering grime producer/DJ Sir Spyro about the 2002-released flick ‘Shottas’, a peak of Jamaican gangster cinema and a stone-cold classic among many […]
When it comes to fusing luxury fashion with sportswear, there are few individuals more solidified than Don C. His introduction of python-brimmed snapbacks and basketball shorts with logos embroidered across the front through his brand Just Don have both experienced their own trend cycles. His reputation led the Chicago Bulls, his hometown team, to appoint him as their Creative […]
Nearly five years after her debut album Whack World, fashion-forward rapper Tierra Whack is still making moves. The 27-year-old Philadelphia rapper made a bold and memorable entry in 2018, and has released four projects as we await her sophomore album. She was also recently tapped for the Canada Goose x Union LA line released in […]
Over the past few years, masculinity has become the subject of debate regarding how men should compose themselves both at home and in public. It’s tricky to tackle, mainly because masculinity isn’t a monolith. It can be aggressive just as much as it is subdued. It can be tender just as much as it is […]
After navigating a series of public transit being either delayed, cancelled, or stuck in a record-breaking snowfall, I stand outside a warehouse slated for demolition in East Van, just outside of Vancouver’s downtown area. After a moment, Tom Robinson comes downstairs and lets me in. This warehouse is the temporary home for a number of […]
Snowfall is coming to an end. The sixth and final season of the beloved FX series has arrived and fans will finally get to see what the future holds for Franklin Saint and his crew. Not only did the show make Damson Idris a star, but it also ushered in a new wave of talent […]
The first two months of the movie season each year are usually reserved for less-than-pristine fare. However, this month ends with a bang (and a snort) with the Universal Pictures film Cocaine Bear. The title isn’t there to trick you. It is exactly as it sounds: A bear in this movie does cocaine. And then […]
