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Bric's Birthday Bash // Bric Mason Birthday Block Party
Bric's Birthday Bash // Bric Mason Birthday Block Party

The Dallas Hip Hop scene has always been a vital one that has given the Texas culture a different type of spice when it comes to the creative direction of their music. When it comes to influencers in the city that has been making change for quite some time, you have to mention the legacy of Bric Mason. The iconic hustler has earned his stripes in the game with working the likes of Post Malone, Slim Thug, Curren$y, and more throughout his career and he has certainly paved the way for many acts in the emerging Dallas scene that the world is getting hip to.

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Event Recap, Photo RecapGregory HarrisBric Mason, Dallas, Curren$y, Emotional Xan, SSG Splurge, Larry June, T.Y.E., T.Y., Fendi PComment
The Godfather Of The Trap : Zaytoven and Friends in Florida
The Godfather Of The Trap : Zaytoven and Friends in Florida

In the season of hot releases for the summer, Zaytoven has been preparing to turn up the stove himself with the release of his project, "TrapHolizay". In the midst of him and his team preparing the rollout for the project, they made a few stops in garnering people's attention towards it. One of the hot spots to stop at was in Miami, Fl.

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Photo Recap, Events, PerformanceGregory HarrisNick Shotz, Miami, Zaytoven, Atlanta, Flexin Fab, Florida, Photo Recap, Event RecapComment
Soul in The Sunshine State: GoldLink x Masego Show Recap in Orlando
Soul in The Sunshine State: GoldLink x Masego Show Recap in Orlando

Coming off the heels of one successful year, Goldlink continues to tour across the country sharing some of the great sounds from his latest album, "At What Cost". The album that brought the Grammy Nominated hit, "Crew" has positioned the DMV artist in a new spotlight and he's easily one of the most sought-after artists to come out of the are that have come out in quite some time.  In the pursuit of furthering his sound, he recently made a tour stop in Florida.

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Photo Recap, Photography, Events, ConcertsGregory HarrisGoldlink, Masego, Orlando, Swerve, Swerve Presents, Florida, Show Recap, ConcertComment
The Bless Ya Trap Experience : A Look Into Smokepurp x Murda Beatz House Party + Pop Up Shop
The Bless Ya Trap Experience : A Look Into Smokepurp x Murda Beatz House Party + Pop Up Shop

Although the rap world is filled with lots of news and music circulating, it's easy to say that Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz had the industry on their toes with their anticipating release, "Bless Ya Trap". In the preparation of the release, the anticipation grew even more with having a signature pop up shop at 424 Fairfax and they also held a house party that the likes of Bhad Babie, Rae Sremmurd, Jez Dior, Fat Nick, and more attended.

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Photo Recap, Pop Up Shops, Events, PartiesGregory HarrisAlamo Records, Smokepurrpp, Murda Beatz, Los Angeles, California, House Party, Pop UpComment
International Mob Meetup : A Rap A Lot + A$AP Mob Photo Editorial
International Mob Meetup : A Rap A Lot + A$AP Mob Photo Editorial

The Rap A Lot family has seen many years of true legacy in their lifetime, but the resurgence of the brand has moved these guys into a different light with displaying a different level of youth attached to the brand. In the midst of reshaping of what it means to be apart of the Rap A Lot family, their creative director Lil Jay So Icy has been playing a pivotal role into who they're getting connected with and one of their biggest link-ups was with the iconic creative collective, ASAP MOB.

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Photo Recap, Photography, ArtGregory HarrisASAP Mob, A$AP Mob, Rap A Lot, Rap A Lot Records, Hip Hop, MusicComment
Get Your Roll On (Florida Edition) : Sniper Gang x South Florida Bike Life Photo Editorial
Get Your Roll On (Florida Edition) : Sniper Gang x South Florida Bike Life Photo Editorial

The Florida lifestyle is one that can imagine being on during the Spring and Summer, but to be fully indulged with it all year out is another thing. In past event recap photo editorials we feature on the Sunshine State, it's been primarily based on music but this go around we wanted to feature more of the lifestyle aspect that's embedded in the culture there. Our staff photographer based in Miami, Nick Shotz captured some flicks of Kodak Black's apparel company, Sniper Gang and the famous collective, South Florida Bike Life this past weekend.

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Photography, Photo RecapGregory HarrisSniper Gang, Miami, Florida, South Florida Bike Life, Nick Shotz, Motorcycle, Bike Life, RecapComment
The Little Brother Earns His Crown : Rocky Banks Sold Out Show Recap
The Little Brother Earns His Crown : Rocky Banks Sold Out Show Recap

Still sticking to that belief, Banks is coming off the release of his latest project, "Big Little Brother", probably the most versatile body of work that listeners can hear from Mr. Banks with him offering an entirety of work that propels past the boxes that some publications put him into. In effort to offer another element to its release, Banks packed a sold-out crowd in Houston to perform the project along with other hits that many of his fans are familiar with. Relive the experience of this with the help of MLM cameraman Kolby Delce and Highstarfilms.

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Events, Photo Recap, PhotographyGregory HarrisRocky Banks, BLAIR, Houston, Texas, Modern Life Mag, Recap, Event RecapComment
New Age Mob Ties: A Weekend with The Rap A Lot Family
New Age Mob Ties: A Weekend with The Rap A Lot Family

From getting shoutouts from Notorious B.I.G. to breaking acts such as the Geto Boys and UGK, Rap A Lot has played a major role in the development of the 3rd Coast sound. In addition to the legacy they've already made along the way, "The New Wave" including Lil Jay So Icy, Tre Stanley, The Prince Brothers, and more are rejuvenating the iconic H-Town brand in a fashion where it fits with the modern music scene while also still holding onto it's roots. 

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Photography, Photo Recap, EventsGregory HarrisRap A Lot, ASAP Illz, A Boogie, Houston, TexasComment
Grammy Season: 3rdShift 1017 Grammy Party w/ Hoodrich Pablo Juan Recap
Grammy Season: 3rdShift 1017 Grammy Party w/ Hoodrich Pablo Juan Recap

The event scene in the New York City area has been topsy-turvy for the past few years, but 3rd Shift has made the evolutionary change to how the operation of parties in New York City should be done. In their recent efforts, they have broken Drake's "God's Plan" at their New Year's Eve party, booked the likes of Trippie Redd, Yung Bans, Cousin Stizz, and more, and now they have put the icing on the cake with their "1017 Grammy Party".

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Photo Recap, Photography, EventsGregory HarrisGrammy, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, New York City, Yung Mal & Lil Quill, 3rdShiftComment
The Real Comes to Florida: J.I.D. x Earth Gang Miami Show Recap
The Real Comes to Florida: J.I.D. x Earth Gang Miami Show Recap

When it comes to the structure of live shows that's taken place in the nation, Miami has to be one of the hottest places for events and concerts. Swerve Life has been paving the way for the past couple of noticing how important it is to have shows in South Florida, and they brought a great crowd for their show with J.I.D., Chaz French, and EarthGang in Miami. T

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Events, Photo RecapGregory HarrisEarthGang, J.I.D., Chaz French, Miami, Florida, Recap, Photo RecapComment
Lonny & Friends take on NYC: Lonny X New York Show Recap
Lonny & Friends take on NYC: Lonny X New York Show Recap

As much as we've been covering the New York City scene for the past years, the coverage has shifted a little further north into the depths of Connecticut. During this span of attention that has shifted toward the Husky state, we shared a spotlight on the ascension of Lonny X, one of the most captivating artists from that area. The recent Huh, What, & Where signee recently performed in New York City and our guest photographer, Senpai Quincy captured some of the action that happened that night. 

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Events, Performance, Photo RecapGregory HarrisLonny X, Ksubi Kayy, Connecticut, New York City, Recap, Photo Recap, EventsComment
BaselWave! : Alamo Records x KnowWave Event at Art Basel
BaselWave! : Alamo Records x KnowWave Event at Art Basel

Miami is a wonderful place to be apart of the scene, but many just to come to visit and don't like to stay for the everlasting vibes that South Florida has to offer beyond the streets of South Beach. From Hialeah to Broward to Brickell, it's a lot to offer in the wide area of the "Neon City" and that was quite vibrant during the days of this year's Art Basel. The art and creative community collided forces for many events but one of those that stuck was Alamo Records and KnowWave creative collaboration on the "New Wave" event. This was not only an event that brought some of the brightest socialites that come down to the MIA to party but it included acts such as BigBabyScumbag, Smokepurpp, RichySamo, Lil Wop, Comethazine, and more.

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Photo Recap, Events, FestivalsGregory HarrisSmokepurrpp, Lil Wop, Art Basel, Alamo Records, Know Wave, Comethazine, ASAP Bari, Gunner Stahl, Miami, Florida, South FloridaComment
Spotify's Texas Two Step: Houston Rap Caviar Show Recap
Spotify's Texas Two Step: Houston Rap Caviar Show Recap

As 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

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Photo Recap, Events, PerformanceGregory HarrisDice Soho, Tory Lanez, Maxo Kream, Mike Dean, Spotify, YBN Nahmir, Trill SammyComment
Gucci Gang University: Lil Pump Houston Tour Stop
Gucci Gang University: Lil Pump Houston Tour Stop

Breaking barriers and Making history with impactful records such as "Gucci Gang", "Boss", and "Flex Like Ouuu", Miami based rapper Lil Pump has carved out his lane in hip hop. Making a top 10 hit and gaining millions of views, Pump continues to take his victory lap with his nationwide tour. Our staff photographer Laudis Moore caught some of the action in Houston featuring Pump, DestoDubb, Big Head, and more. 

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Performance, Events, Photo RecapGregory HarrisBigHead, DestoDubb, Lil Pump, Houston, Laudis, Recap, PhotographyComment
The New Meaning of Trade Expo: Complex Con 2017 Recap 
The New Meaning of Trade Expo: Complex Con 2017 Recap 

Still waving the Connecticut flag as far as coverage goes, Shaun Llewellyn and Dami  Deyemi served as our guest guys behind the camera capturing the essence of Complex Con. This year being different last year, Complex gave Modern Life Mag the green light as an official media outlet for the expo, so we had an inside look into what was happening at this year’s festivities. From capturing Outkast’s Andre 3000 sketching to N.E.R.D. ’s electrifying performance to Big Sean Puma collaboration, MLM served as the private eye into all the inclusive action that was happening in Long Beach. 

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Photo Recap, Photography, EventsGregory HarrisTrade Expo, Complex Magazine, Complex Con, Pharrell, Pusha T, Nipsey Hussle, Kobe Bryant, Smokepurpp, 40 Oz Van, Big Sean, Cam'ronComment
Put Your H’s Up! : No Jumper Maxo Kream x Trill Sammy Houston Show
Put Your H’s Up! : No Jumper Maxo Kream x Trill Sammy Houston Show

Towards 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.

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Events, Photo Recap, PerformanceGregory HarrisMaxo Kream, No Jumper, Trill Sammy, Rizzoo Rizzoo, Houston, Texas, Texas Tour, Hurricane HarveyComment
NYFW Fresh Goods : Joefreshgoods NYC Pop Up Recap 
NYFW Fresh Goods : Joefreshgoods NYC Pop Up Recap 

Earlier this year, New York Fashion Week made it’s way to the city once again with its prominent designers delivering fresh threads and enthusiasts came out freshly dressed to impress the cameras around them. In the midst of getting an aura of what NYFW wanted to present, Chicago streetwear fashionista JoefreshGoods set up his unique edition pop up shop in the heart of the Lower East Side. 

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Photo Recap, Pop Up Shops, EventsGregory HarrisJoefreshgoods, NYFW, Ike Abakah, Lower East Side, New York City, NYC, FashionComment
One Night Stand in Space City: Sahbabii's Concert Recap in Houston
One Night Stand in Space City: Sahbabii's Concert Recap in Houston

The new and emerging sound that's erupting from the SANDAS camp has hit the road to share this flavor with the rest of the world, and Modern Life Mag happened to capture highlights of the Sahbabii show in Houston. Our staff photographer, Allan captured some of the most engaging moments of the show and you can check out the gallery here. 

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Events, Photography, Photo RecapGregory HarrisSahbabii, Houston, Texas, Recap, Photo Gallery, Photo Recap, Atlanta, T3Comment