XXLmag.com’s Rhyme Time With Smoke DZA
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Tags: Cinematic Music Group, George Kush, George Kush Da Button, Smoke DZA, THC
Picked Up The New Issue Of America NU
Posted by Steve-O | Filed under Culture, GFCnewyork Music, Press, Style & Fashion
Picked up a copy of America NU. The mag looks amazing. They did a huge spread on The Black Apple team. Hit the jump for our spread.
Tags: America NU, Dame Dash, DD172, GFCnewyork, GFCsteveo, Jade, Jason Scott, Kwasie Kessie, Mickey Factz, Nakim, Precize, Ronin/SS, Saint, Steve-O, The Black Apple
America NU Magazine Issue #1
Posted by Steve-O | Filed under Culture, Press, Style & Fashion
Check out our second magazine out of Dash Publications, America Nu Magazine. As Creative Director, I wanted to push my refined aesthetic even further to come up with something that feels classic! Between the two magazines (this and Karin + Raoul), working with Art Director David Barnett, Editor-In-Chief Raquel Horn (America Nu) and Editor-In-Chief Hassan Kinley (Karin + Raoul) was indispensable to my development as an artist. In the past 6 months my eyes have been opened to totally new art forms, aesthetics, and mediums (I plan on tackling sculpture) and I’m excited for what’s to come next. Thank you Dame, McKenzie, Raquel, Hassan, and Cynthia for allowing me to work alongside you to create these pieces of work. Check out America Nu and Karin + Raoul when you have a sec and provide your feedback.
BTW, The Black Apple is featured in this issue of America Nu, don’t miss out on that story.
Tags: America NU Magazine Issue #1, Ronin/SS, The Black Apple
Terrence J Rocking The GFCnewyork x Good Wood Black Apple Piece
Posted by kwasi | Filed under News, Press, Style & Fashion
BET host Terrence J was in the Black Apple state of mind rocking the Black Apple x Good Wood Collaboration Live on BET 106 & Park, styled by GFC’s own Kwasi Kessie. Are you in the Black Apple state of mind? If so where’s yours?
Tags: BET 106 and Park, Kwasi Kessie, Terrence J, The Black Apple
Mickey Factz Signs To Battery/Jive Records
Posted by Steve-O | Filed under GFCnewyork Music, News, Press
Rising Hip-Hop artist Mickey Factz has found a home at Battery Records, the label revealed to AllHipHop.com today (May 13th).
After releasing six mixtapes independently and landing spots in advertising campaigns with Honda, the 24-year-old New Yorker signed with Battery because of the label’s “creative vision.”
“My career as an artist has been a grand journey up to this point for my team GFCnewyork, and myself,“ Mickey Factz told AllHipHop.com. “Battery is the greatest compromise as they understand my vision and where we will be taking it. I’m glad to welcome them as a part of my team and The Black Apple experience. Truthfully, let the games begin.”
Mickey Factz was one of the most sought after unsigned artists before inking his deal with Battery.
According to Neil Levine, GM and Senior Vice President of Battery Records, Mickey Factz is a complete artist.
“He’s really put the work in to be a real star and Battery is very pleased to welcome him as our newest signing,” Neil Levine said of Factz’ independent hustle.
Mickey Factz left NYU Law School in order to pursue his career as a rapper.
According to Jeff Sledge, Battery’s VP of A&R, the rapper has developed his skills considerably while honing a unique sound.
“I have been working with Mickey for four years now. He has grown as an artist and developed a sound that separates him from other artists,” Sledge said. “I am excited to sign Mickey and have the opportunity to show the world the amazing artist that he has become.”
Tags: Battery, Jive Records, Mickey Factz
Street Etiquette In April Issue Of GQ
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You can check the fellas out in the new issue of GQ magazine. Make sure pick up a copy and support Street Etiquette.
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Mickey Factz On Alexa Chung
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During this interview Mickey talks to Alexa Chung about his footwear collection. Check it out.
Tags: Alexa Chung, Mickey Factz, MTV
Gifted Elite Interviews Kwasi
Posted by Steve-O | Filed under Press, Style & Fashion
Kwasi: style is multifaceted. I have to be able to go from putting on a suit for a meeting with a Marketing Executive at a label to urban attire while hanging in Harlem with the homies. I can also say my style is transitional. I can go from “The Corner” to “Corner Office”. My style was inherited from my Great Grand Uncles. My mother would tell me they were “Sharp from head to toe.” That always stuck with me when getting dressed. I was the only kindergarten wearing 3 piece suits to school.
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The 2009 New Music Seminar In Billboard Magazine
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On July 21st, Saint & Mickey Factz participated in the 2009 New Music Seminar founded by Tom Silverman. Hit the jump to check out the EPK of the event.
Tags: Billboard Magazine, Mickey Factz, New Music Seminar, Saint, Tommy Silverman
Swagger Mag Vol. 2 Cover
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This issue features photos from an exclusive session with Lupe, The Cool Kids, Mickey Factz, A-Trak, Ignition Man, Big-O and others and interviews with Lupe, The Cool Kids, Mickey Factz & Jules Gayton.
The mag will be in stores on Friday, August 28th and it’ll most likely be available online later on, too.
Tags: Lupe Fiasco, Mickey Factz, Swagger Mag Vol. 2, The Cool Kids