Around this time of the year, some are getting ready for the holidays, others are coming back from school, and others are still in their bag to get presents to put under the tree. In Modern Life’s case, it was another golden opportunity to showcase the madness that is ComplexCon. The annual expo showcases different artists, brands, keynote speakers, installations, and more during the two-day span that has the city of Long Beach, California on the edge of their seats to see what’s going to cultivate the culture for months to come.
Read MoreAs much as the music industry has been growing and evolving each and every day, Spotify has remained at the top of the streaming service game with their exclusive drops and curated playlists. In the midst of being the playmakers of the of sound and tastemaking, they bring the experience of the speakers to real life with their Rap Caviar curated shows. Dedicating a concert to the devasting Hurricane Harvey tragedy, Spotify chose to highlight the likes of Maxo Kream, Trill Sammy, Bun B, Dice Soho, and YBN Nahmir as performers in Space City
Read MoreTowards the end of the summer, Houston was in a catastrophic state due to Hurricane Harvey. From homes being displaced to people riding in boats to save family and friends, the movements in the city were limited and it was a time where the city had to come together. After seeing Houston prevail and helping one another, so No Jumper collaborated with Maxo Kream and Trill Sammy to bring a Texas Tour that all proceeds will go to those who were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Read MoreTrill Sammy and Dice Soho had made an appearance at my former high school’s pre-state pep rally not because I was there, but because my Twitter timeline was filled with the hype. Dice Soho had been in my playlists rotation since the "Mary and Molly" days but never had I seen the hype around him and his tour partner like this; I mean my former high school is in the top twenty largest public schools in the nation and they were all proudly riding these guys’ wave. You had to have been blind to not see the duo putting in major work, scheming something big, something bigger than opening for Maxo Kream, something bigger than making a song with Slim Thug, that something being the embarkation of their very own Texas Tour.
Read MoreThe Houston sneaker scene has grown up and established itself as a staple for the youth in the city since the humble beginnings of the "H-Town Sneaker Summit." The guys who started out their movement in the confines of the Toyota Center have influenced two high school seniors, Filip Da Silva and Zachary Long who turned their hobby of reselling shoes into a full on sneaker convention.
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