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As a cursory Google search will tell us, Ukiyo is a term that is used to describe “the urban lifestyle, especially the pleasure-seeking aspects, of the Edo-period Japan” and while the Australian-born musician, DJ and producer who uses that moniker isn’t as seedy as that description suggests, his music is all about unabashed fun, but with a cinematic […]
Stan Van Gundy spent these past few months, like many people, reevaluating what matters. Talking with his wife, the man who spent 12 years as an NBA head coach, including leading the Magic to the NBA Finals in 2009, wondered whether he should use social media to speak on issues he cares about. Three weeks […]
Sneakerheads can be an insular, even nerdy bunch—a subculture of obsessives with keen eyes and a strong sense of the rules of the game. But if the idea of the average sneaker lover conjures an image of a certain kind of dude, Toronto-based visual artist, director, and photographer Briony Douglas completely upends it. An ardent […]
Toronto’s David “Gordo” Strickland worked on Drake’s debut studio album Thank Me Later a decade ago, but Aubrey Graham was still a kid when the destined producer, engineer, and mixer got his start in Toronto’s burgeoning hip-hop scene as a b-boy, then DJ—then behind the boards. He went on to man sessions with the T-dot artists who […]
It’s been amazing seeing Nore Davis‘ career (and his more personal life) grow and change over the last few years. I’ve spoken about meeting him when Seriously.TV was working under Complex a few years back. What I’ve not shared was that the only time Nore and I actually worked together was on this hilarious video about being too […]
Kiki Layne’s name really sprung up out of nowhere. Prior to the release of Netflix‘s quick hit The Old Guard, which was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball, The Secret Life of Bees), many only knew of Kiki Layne from her commanding performance in the second feature film from Barry Jenkins (director of the Academy […]
After reminding fans of the strength of his discography with a nostalgic set during a Verzuz battle with Ludacris earlier this year, Nelly is gearing up for another big event. In honor of the 20th anniversary of his Diamond-certified debut album, Country Grammar, he is participating in a virtual concert on July 25, where he will perform […]
Five years ago today, on July 17, 2015, Future released Dirty Sprite 2, which is regarded by many as the crown jewel of his discography. Future was in the midst of a hot streak, coming off the release of three hit mixtapes, Monster, 56 Nights, and Beast Mode. But 808 Mafia producer Southside, who has […]
He is—in relative terms in a land of giants—small in stature and raw, magnetic star power. But as days went by and Kyle Lowry appeared absent from the Toronto Raptors’ stay in Naples, Florida prior to their arrival in Orlando, it became increasingly clear who possesses the central gravitational force for the defending NBA champions. […]
It’s an interesting time to become an U.S. citizen, but that’s what happened earlier this month for Rhuigi Villaseñor, who moved to California from the Philippines when he was younger. “I’ve waited 20 years for this,” says Villaseñor over the phone. His first half of 2020 also included Rhude’s first official show at Paris Fashion […]
