Author: JD
LEAH LABELLE PERFORMS FOR RAP-UP SESSIONS
Pharrell knew she was a star when he saw her on YouTube, and Jermaine Dupri wanted in when he heard her sing. Now with the two hitmakers in her corner, Leah LaBelle is readying her i am OTHER/So So Def/Epic Records debut. The Seattle songstress brought some sunshine to our Hollywood studio for a stripped-down set. In the latest installment of Rap-Up Sessions, the 26-year-old chanteuse worked her charm with an acoustic version of her Pharrell-produced single “Lolita.”Backed by a guitarist, she also performed her new song “Mr. Scissors” for the first time, while her friend JoJo sat in for the live taping. Leah’s upcoming album was produced by Pharrell and J.D. “The album is just a really good, feel-good album,” said the “American Idol” alum. “It makes you happy, it makes you want to dance. It’s gonna remind you of the good times.” Watch Leah go unplugged and look for a special cover from her later in the week.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG XQ “Ignite Shanghai”
The sneaker is cut with a high top and is crafted with black leather around the toe and heel, white patterned leather around the toe box and midfoot panels and red leather around the eyestay, tongue and ankle. The red leather is embossed with stars on the front of the trainer and the look is completed with gold laces and stitching, Air Jordan logo and silk lining. The XQ of the name stands for “Xi Qing” which translates to “happiness and celebration,” successfully encapsulating the look of the sneaker.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Having a Vision is not enough. It must be combined with imagination, determination, faith, hope and passion. It is not enough to just stare up at the stars…we must become the stars that the stars shine down on.” -Victoria June
Made by Monsters x Ron English Biohazard Mousemask Murphy
DOPE!! Made by Monsters and Ron English are prepping some new pop-up limited releases. Starting off with this highly anticipated Biohazard Mousemask Murphy, who’s looking like a true methlab expert, sporting a yellow hazard suit and a black gas mask. The Mintyfresh exclusive Biohazard Mousemask Murphy is limited to 100 pieces. Please visit mintyfresh.eu for ordering inquiries. Release is set for July 21.
MOTOROLA DROID MAXX
Motorola’s latest model which sports a 3500mAh battery that will keep your phone powered for up to two days. It also sports a 5″ 720p screen, a 10MP camera, 2GBs of RAM, 32GBs of storage, and a dual-core 1.7GHz Motorola X8 processor. $299, Motorola
Hennessy V.S Limited Edition Bottle by Os Gemeos
ON THAT BROWN Hennessy V.S celebrates the third installment of the brand’s limited edition bottle series by unveiling a design created by world-renowned Brazilian artists Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, better known as Os Gemeos. The bottle offers a new experience for Hennessy fans with its eye-catching design and warm-colored tones, while still providing the same smooth taste revered by Cognac fans for almost 250 years.
