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Every fall, we see new trends that tend to take over fashion for an extended period of time. Chokers have been a part of fashion for thousands of years, however they have reached their peak again. This fall, chokers have sold out everywhere, and every female is wearing them. Earlier this year, chokers ran the runway at New York Fashion Week. Designers such as, Alexander Wang, and Oscar de la Renta gave chokers a new look that caused has frenzy.

Chokers have evolved over time; In the 1860’s, women with chokers were mostly identified as prostitutes, then later they took a royal turn. Now, women wear chokers as statement pieces to either dress up or dress down their daily look. If any fashionistas ever needs guidance in choosing what necklace to wear this fall, they cannot go wrong with a choker. From high fashion to street wear, you can be sure to see this hot commodity everywhere you look.

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Dress like an Olympian with the new Nike x Undercover Gyakusou collaboration, which come out August 18th. There’s an earlier exclusive release date of August 4 at the NikeLab Rio space, but most of us will have to wait for the line to hit Nike’s website.

The style of the line is supposed to reflect the Olympic games in Rio, a city known for its colorful culture and steamy weather. Nike explained the new line uses “bright primary colors (punctuated by neons) that capture the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro.” The clothes are inspired by the racing outfits aimed to help Olympians to feel both comfortable and powerful.

Previous Nike and Gyakusou collaborations have played with darker, more muted colors. This time, the team encourages you to stand out and make a splash, urging the consumer not to blend in.

The Dri-FIT material is lightweight, breathable, and helps you stay cool under pressure.

When you’re watching the Olympics this year, get competitive, get inspired and get running.

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Dropping off a new fly scripture for the one six, seasoned veteran Shabaam Sahdeeq gentlemanly reminds new [and old] listeners that his strides are far from over. Perhaps he’s just getting started? The catalogue is lengthy and the stripes are slowly but surely still very much accumulating. If you’re just now tuning into Shabaam, feel free to re-visit our conversation with the vet and brush up.

Gearing up for his forthcoming ‘Timeless: of the Collection‘ full length, this was released to “keep the skillet hot” and give you all a taste of what the new LP has to offer. The New York City native is positioned to deliver for years to come and doesn’t plan on stopping (all the while consistently working on other creative ventures) – though packing his bags as we speak for his overseas New Beginning Tour. All of the information is listed below if you wish to catch him while on the road.

That’s enough out of us. Enjoy “Fly Script” and do be prepared for the full length coming this year – as it may be his best body of work yet. Peace and love.

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There are many areas that are making hip-hop proud currently – “DMV” being one on the list. For those unfamiliar, it’s the area where Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia mesh, which naturally developed the now-universal byname. With its rather central location along the east coast, it’s safe and evident to say that musicians by way of the DMV area draw influences from above and below – and it’s something beautiful. It’s a bit tough to pinpoint a sound or specific influence as a whole when you hear it.

To name a few from surrounding pinpoints, do recall Wale, Pharrell, Clipse, Oddisee (as well as a good portion of Mello Music Group recording artists), Missy Elliot, Skillz, D’Angelo and many more. We’d say that’s quite a beautiful hybrid of artists, right?

Tef Wesley gave us the original “Gametime” treatment last year (2015), having released a video for it as well. Fast forwarding a year later to now Tef decided to round up fellow partners in rhyme Jered Sanders and Cane to paint the triumphant, guitar riffed, heavy drummed Grussle canvas. Grussle is an electrifying beatsmith, always paying homage to the traditional, neck snapping and atmospheric boom-bap-esque sound that we all love and want more of. DMV’s Dj Ragz (of the Jazz Addixx) brought his sharpest Ginsu knives to the table, per-usual. Do be alarmed. This joint is potent.

Lets not turn this into a long, exhausting review. Enjoy the record and be sure to keep up with the fellas as 2016 unfolds. Peace and love.

Tef Wesley | Jered Sanders | Cane | Dj Ragz | Grussle

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Ohio emcee/producer Vice Souletric rounds up Talib Kweli, G. Huff and Will Blaze to collaboratively paint his own production credit – 4+ minutes of blunt honesty. Shouldn’t all hip-hop be honest anyway? What’s offered here just happens to be a bit more necessary in 2016, while living in one of the craziest, most selfish time periods surrounded by injustice and assassination. “Return of the Black Man” is a shot of hope for any black man struggling right now and experiencing any drop of mistreatment, all the while offering a crash course on being a black male in America from first hand experiences for those still blind.

Though music is only one of many mediums to relay information on such issues, we hope it raises that much more awareness to those listening. Aside from that, it’s good music. The music is what brings us here. The message is what keeps us here.

Vice’s forthcoming ‘Vice For President 2: There’s No Tomorrow Til You Wake Up’ is set to be released on 2/26 via United Grind (Vice’s own imprint). If this single echoes what the LP will offer in total, this is something special. Just mark the date – you will not be disappointed. Enjoy the single. Be kind to somebody today. Peace and love!

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The amount of talented artists in New York City in the past few years can be a rather overwhelming list. But who’s complaining? It’s an amazing thing – Radamiz being one among the extensive list. “Sumner” is the final released cut off of his forthcoming ‘Writeous’ LP – which is set for April of this year (2016).

RESPECT. Magazine staff have had the pleasure of getting to know Radamiz on a few different occasions. The first word that comes to mind is gratitude. It’s one thing to get on records and paint an image for the public’s sake – it’s another to actually live it. He’s beyond grateful for every blessing at stake and it’s genuine. Needless to say, this reflects in all areas of his life. The life perspective is refreshing and the music industry could always use more of that.

“Rather than reflect on the negatives of the current, this record focuses on the types of necessary switches I’ve made to my perspective and applying them to create that better life.” via Vibe

It’s gritty, it’s real, it’s honest and it’s dope. We don’t need to get into a long review – let the record speak. Enjoy yourself. Peace and love!

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