SPIRITS

HENDRICK’S COCKTAIL LIST

Flora Adora is a metamorphosis of Hendrick’s unusual symphony of 11 botanical infusions inspired by garden florals that entice precious pollinators. Buzzing with the freshness of springtime blooms, Flora Adora brings with it an entirely unique tasting experience that is simply perfect for pleasurable garden parties and casual get-togethers amongst birds, bees and butterflies.

Flora Adora Bubble Bees

Created by Erik Andersson, Hendrick’s Gin Brand East Coast Ambassador

Ingredients:

1-1/2 Parts Flora Adora
3/4 Part Lime Juice
3/4 Part Honey
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Splash Sparkling Wine

Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and stir well to incorporate honey. Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled stemmed glass. Top with a splash of sparkling wine and garnish.

Inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta

Prickled Pink

Ingredients:

2 Parts Milagro Silver
1 Part Fresh Lime Juice
2 Parts Pink Agua de Tuna*
¾ Part Agave Nectar
1 Lime Wheel

Method: Pour all ingredients into a Boston shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

*To make Agua de Tuna: Peel and roughly chop 5 prickly pear fruits (green and/or red), add to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds and pulp.

* Or Substitute with Simple Syrup

New York- Pop-Culture aficionados are ecstatic to have an opportunity to add “grail” items to their collections thanks to Paragon FX Group. Dorothy’s ruby slippers and the 1966 Batman’s Bat-radio are two of the most recent museum quality items offered by the collective of artisans.

Many screen used props are far outside the reach of most collectors, while the picture perfect recreations from Paragon FX Group are accessible for fans.

The Ruby Slippers are arguably one of the most legendary items in film history. Using the latest reference from the Smithsonian and exhaustive private study, Paragon has painstakingly produced what is believed to be the most accurate replica pair of Ruby Slippers to date. Every sequin, every gem, even the orange felt on the soles has been recreated by their team of prop makers and engineers. Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame called them “Absolutely gorgeous!”

The Bat-radio, as seen on the 1966 Batman series, is instantly recognizable by fans and has also been lovingly recreated by ParagonFxGroup.com. The original props were hand cut and adorned with collapsible brass antennas. A simple light, denoting transmission, was the only other feature present on the original models. Paragon’s staff spent months studying the history of the original props, and their recreation is fabricated of cast resin, acrylic, and brass. The replica features a lights and sound option and has a satisfying weight that adds to its real-world feel.

Upon viewing Paragon’s recreation, James Zahn, Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book said “For decades, millions of kids have wondered how they can have the same Bat-gadgets that Adam West and Burt Ward used to rock the streets of Gotham City as Batman and Robin. While this Bat-Radio replica won’t be able to broadcast a signal from here to Egghead’s Lair, it’s an essential piece of any Bat-gadget collection.”

Film enthusiasts interested in learning about Paragon FX Group’s upcoming projects can learn more HERE.

ABOUT PARAGON FX GROUP

Paragon FX Group is comprised of established prop makers, collectors, artists, and engineers with decades of industry experience. Every item is recreated through an exhaustive study of the original. In some cases, a given piece may be lost to history and must be rebuilt from film study, while others are reverse engineered directly from the original prop.The end result is a museum quality replica of the artifact as seen on screen.

MARY J. BLIGE | STRENGTH OF A WOMAN FESTIVAL

Mary J. Blige and Pepsi proudly announce the second annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit in partnership with Live Nation Urban. The festival returns to the vibrant city of Atlanta, GA with four days devoted to music, comedy, female empowerment and community building between May 11th -14th, 2023. For tickets, visit: www.soawfestival.com.

Created and curated by Grammy-award-winning R&B songstress Mary J. Blige, Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit is the only festival experience in the market brought to you exclusively by an all-Black, female team and will return this spring to the hotbed for creativity and culture, Atlanta, GA. After selling out in less than 72 hours last year, the festival continues to bring what are sure to be iconic moments back to the State Farm Arena with two incredible nights of music; the #HipHop50 celebration featuring rarely-performed hits by Mary J. Blige and friends in a special MJB B-Sides set; and a special R&B night with performances by the legendary Lauryn Hill, Summer Walker, Lucky Daye, Muni Long, and more.

This year’s festival is a clear leveling-up; with an expanded footprint in the city and its programming, aiming to create even more opportunities for women and underrepresented groups to find community and joy. New to the festival this year is a special live music event with Grammy-Award winner Robert Glasper along with the Sunday night closing event, PURPOSE BALL, powered by Gilead, produced by Miss Lawrence and featuring a special performance from Saucy Santana. The PURPOSE BALL was created after connecting with friends and partners in the LGBTQAI community around how the festival could celebrate and honor their impact on popular culture especially in Atlanta. After an extremely successful launch in 2022, and the overwhelming feedback from attendees, the female-led team are set to deliver bigger, better and more impactful programming for 2023 with support from returning and new partners this year including Mielle Organics, CVS Health, and Twitch.

As a 9x Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Producer, Philanthropist & Global Superstar, Mary J. Blige has committed the majority of her career to amplify, empower, and give voice to BIPOC women through the art of music and truth-telling. This multi-touchpoint festival, which focuses on Music, Wellness, Tech, Beauty, and Financial Literacy is the evolution of her life’s mission and purpose.

“I’m so excited to bring our Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit back to Atlanta for its second year, ” said Mary J. Blige, Founder of Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit. “Having the opportunity to continue to uplift, inspire, and build amongst a community of women is the reason why we created this festival. I’m so grateful for all of the support from our performers and participants and of course Live Nation Urban, Pepsi and our additional partners who are committed to celebrating and creating community for Black women.”

The Strength of a Woman festival is engaging with women more than ever before and returns as the go-to destination for inspiring programming, pivotal panels, musical performances, workshops, and much more! Following the success of its debut last year, Blige, and her partners Nicole Jackson, Vice President of MJB Inc., and Marketing Maven Ashaunna Ayars of The Ayars Agency will return this May with initiatives that further empower women of the BIPOC community. The festival is dedicated to curating a safe haven for women, led and assembled by women from production to performances that sustain the festival’s inaugural blueprint.

Jackson, Mary’s long-time business partner, shared , “the popularity and impact of the inaugural Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit successfully showed how and why Black women are the blueprint for cultural relevancy and inclusion. Being able to look back and see the global reach the festival had through our livestream and billions of media impressions is confirmation that we are filling a void in the festival space. Mary, Ashaunna and myself are overjoyed to be back in Atlanta again and look forward to continued expansion in our programming and partnerships.”

Presented by Pepsi, the festival’s inaugural partner returns to support Blige and her impactful work on and off the stage in a shared mission to inspire the next generation of women. For the second annual festival, Pepsi will once again bring its powerful platform to the production and event experience as it activates throughout the festival grounds, including amplifying the musical experience for fans, elevating local women-led businesses, and more to engage the Atlanta community across the festival and summit.

“The Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit is a testament to the power of amplifying Black women and their voices starting with Mary, someone whose vision and presence has been instrumental in its success. As a brand and company rooted in celebrating culture and uplifting communities, we are thrilled to show our support and continue to provide new ways to elevate the festival experience for guests throughout the expanded weekend of activities, all while highlighting and supporting the remarkable women of the Atlanta community”, said Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President, PepsiCo Industry Relations and Multicultural Development.

Blige and continued partners chose to return to Atlanta for the second annual event given its reputation as the mecca for young Black creatives and entrepreneurs. The festival is proud to partner with dozens of local, minority, and female-owned businesses and vendors to help cultivate the best experience for attendees. The love for Atlanta is reflected not only in the festival’s investment into the local entrepreneurial community but also in the performers and hosts for the various events taking place over the weekend.

NCT DREAM HEADLINER TOUR

K-Pop sensation NCT DREAM will embark on their first ever U.S. headline tour this April, hitting seven major cities across the country, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, and Houston. Kicking off in Newark, NJ on April 5, the U.S. leg will continue the ‘THE DREAM SHOW2 : In A DREAM’ Tour, which includes 32 performances in 22 cities around the world and more to come. In addition to marking their U.S. performance debut, the epic tour will bring the exuberant seven-member group to the UK, France, and Germany for the first time. The European dates will take place in late March with performances at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, Paris’s Zenith Paris – La Villette, and Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena. The group will return to Asia for shows in Manila, Singapore, Macau, and Kuala Lumpur following the U.S. leg.
General ticket sales for the tour will begin on March 10th at 4 pm local on ticketmaster.com or AXS.com.

Last year, NCT DREAM released their second full album “Glitch Mode” The album surpassed more than two million pre-orders on release day, breaking the record previously held by NCT DREAM’s first album “Hot Sauce” (1.71 million pre-orders). With members MARK, RENJUN, JENO, HAECHAN, JAEMIN, CHENLE and JISUNG, NCT DREAM kicked off their ‘THE DREAM SHOW2 : In A DREAM’in September of 2022 with two sold-out nights at the largest concert venue in Korea, the Jamsil Olympic Stadium.

To connect with the band’s massive global fanbase, the last performance in Seoul was livestreamed to fans worldwide on the Beyond LIVE platform. In November, the tour was broadcast at movie theaters worldwide simultaneously. The feature included the original concert performance along with behind-the-scenes interviews with the group.

‘NCT DREAM – THE DREAM SHOW2 : In A DREAM’ TOUR
April 5^th                        Newark, NJ                  Prudential Center
April 7^th                        Chicago, IL                  Allstate Arena
April 9^th                        Atlanta, GA                  State Farm Arena
April 12^th                      Houston, TX                 Toyota Center
April 14^th                      Dallas, TX                    Texas Trust CU Theatre
April 18^th                      Los Angeles, CA           Honda Center
April 21^st                      Seattle, WA                  Climate Pledge Arena

ABOUT NCT DREAM:
With 5M+ monthly Spotify listeners, 11.4M+ Instagram followers, and 9.5M+ Twitter followers, NCT DREAM continues to cement their overwhelming power as a top international act. The group has achieved ‘triple million seller’ status with cumulative sales of their 1st studio album “Hot Sauce” and its repackage “Hello Future.”

NCT DREAM is the acronym for “Neo Culture Technology” and DREAM reflects the subgroup’s commitment to releasing music that reflects youth, adolescence, and growth. The band made its debut in August 2016 with their debut hit single “Chewing Gum” which peaked at number two on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart. Since, the group has found major commercial success with their 2019 extended play “We Boom” and the release of their first studio album “Hot Sauce,” which surpassed 1.71 million preorders and was named Best Album at the 31st Seoul Music Awards.
NCT DREAM have also been named Billboard’s “21 Under 21: Music’s Next Generation” for three consecutive years (2018 – 2020) and were the only Asian artist on TIME Magazine’s “25 Most Influential Teens of 2018.”

Members include MARK, RENJUN, JENO, HAECHAN, JAEMIN, CHENLE, and JISUNG.

For more information on NCT DREAM, please visit:
Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

Always With Heart

As part of its inaugural “Always With Heart” campaign, renowned Venezuelan rum maker Diplomático has announced that it will become the official rum sponsor for Innings Festival in Tampa, Shaky Knees Music Fest, Sea.Hear.Now, and Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2023. Diplomático pours its heart into its robust profile of world-renowned premium sipping rum and teaming up with music festivals brings to life the brand’s commitment for investing in arts and entertainment while providing VIP experiences on-site to connect fans during unforgettable live music moments.

Diplomático Rum

Diplomatico is set to elevate the festival experience with a premium rum bar showcasing the brand’s dedication to taste, craftsmanship, and care, complete with a photo wall for fans to capture and share their experience. In addition to on-site activations, Diplomático is hosting free-to-enter sweepstakes* for each of the four festivals where four lucky winners will win:

Two (2) VIP tickets to the festival entered
Two (2) round-trip flights
A complimentary hotel stay
$200 gift card to cover additional transportation costs

Sweepstakes entries are now open, and the Grand Prize winners will be randomly selected and announced on different dates depending on the festival. No purchase necessary. Must be 21+ to enter. Void where prohibited. Please visit https://lnpromos.com/diplomaticorumsweeps for the official rules and complete details.

“Bringing Diplomático to music festivals for the first time opens a door to reach some of our most passionate consumers,” said Alex Fellows, Diplomático Senior Brand Manager. “Music is the universal connector and brings people together from all walks of life – something that deeply aligns with Diplomático’s core values. This is just the beginning of our commitment to providing new ways for consumers to do all things with heart.”

For more information on Diplomático Rum, visit rondiplomatico.com and follow the brand on Instagram at @diplomaticorum.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal U.S./D.C. residents (excluding RI, UT) 21+. Void where prohibited. Begins 12:00PM PT 2/17/23. Entry periods per festival end 12PM PT on the following dates: Innings East 3/1/23; Shaky Knees 4/10/23; Sea.Hear.Now and Austin City Limits 8/6/23. Official Rules. Sponsor is Brown-Forman Corporation, 850 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40210. Administrator is Live Nation Marketing, Inc., 9348 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

About Diplomático Rum:

Diplomático is a super-premium rum from Venezuela. In 2018, Diplomático was awarded Wine Enthusiast’s prestigious “Spirit Brand of the Year,” the first-ever rum to win in this category. The Diplomático Rum distillery is located at the foot of the Andes Mountains. Diplomático Rum’s distillery combines traditional methods with modern technology to produce the finest of rums. The production area boasts great conditions for sugar cane and rum production including fertile lands, abundant water, and a Caribbean climate.

About C3 Presents

C3 Presents creates live experiences for millions of fans across the globe, setting the new standard each year for events that are as memorable as they are spectacular. One of the world’s largest music festival producers, C3 is the force behind some of the world’s most iconic multi-day festivals including Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas and Lollapalooza in Chicago and its six international editions — drawing a combined 2 million music lovers annually. The current event roster also includes Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (Manchester, TN), Innings Festival (Tempe and Tampa), Shaky Knees (Atlanta), Austin Food + Wine Festival and many more.

C3 has produced a diverse portfolio of affinity-building experiences for high profile brands and cultural institutions, including the Biden Inauguration Field of Flags, the Obama Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies, White House Easter Egg Roll, the NFL Draft Fan Festival (Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, New Orleans, Nashville, Cleveland, Las Vegas), plus initiatives for the PGA Tour, Nike and more.

COACH FALL 2023

Coach debuted its Fall 2023 collection with a runway show at the Park Avenue Armory. To introduce Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers’ vision for this season, the house held an intimate gathering in the Armory’s historic hall for a presentation where refinement combined with attitude to tell a story about individuality, community and safe spaces where all are free to come as they are—just the way New York City intermingles people from all walks of life.

A celebration of the heritage silhouettes and codes that define Coach’s American fashion language, seen through the eyes of a new generation, Fall introduced shearling, leather, and denim pieces in youthful proportions and colors, and enriched with artisanal treatments. The house brought a modern attitude to classic leather staples like trenches, jackets and skirts, explored in floor-length silhouettes. Shearling, a house code, was introduced in new design concepts that highlighted a youthful approach to the material’s rugged attitude, including colorful metallic shearling, cropped and oversized aviator silhouettes with shearling-wrapped hardware, and lovingly pre-worn shearling treated with a hand-finished technique.

Inspired by Vevers’ vision to redefine Coach craft through the lens of circularity by exploring, designing and learning, the house also introduced new design concepts using sustainable materials. Fall debuted iterations of the season’s leather ready-to-wear crafted of upcycled leather scraps—each one unique. The house also expanded Coach (Re)Loved, its program focused on giving Coach bags a second life, by bringing its “Remade” pillar to footwear. The collection introduced leather sneakers with the upper crafted from repurposed, pre-loved Coach bags, deconstructed and reimagined. The house also crafted a series of colorful, silk chiffon slip dresses, naturally dyed with botanicals like logwood, safflower and marigold, and designed with minimal waste practices—using fabric scraps from pattern-cutting as embellishments. Finally, the collection introduced jewelry reimagined from repurposed vintage pieces.

In leather goods, Vevers introduced bags in Signature and colorful patent leather, including a mini-backpack and Penn, a pouch inspired by the house’s 2000s archives. The collection also included the Coach Shapes, a collection of bags in playful designs like lips, big apples, hearts and stars, and an oversized leather tote crafted in vegetable-tanned leather, a showcase for the house’s legacy of leathercraft.

Additionally, the house continued to celebrate the beauty of love-worn, one-of-a-kind pieces, introducing hand-worked, distressed denim and form-fitting knitwear, mended and repaired by hand with Superman and Mickey Mouse graphics.

“Fall was inspired by our belief that when you show up as you really are, you inspire others to do so, too,” said Vevers. “The collection presents an authentic interpretation of the heritage and house codes that define Coach, redefined through the next generation’s concept of individuality and expression. There’s a straightforwardness that reflects where we’re headed in the future. To bring this to life on the runway, I envisioned an intimate gathering at the Armory that would not only celebrate freedom of self-expression, but the spirit of getting together and having fun that, to me, is the heart of fashion and of New York City.”

Inspired by New York house parties, the intimate presentation gave guests a close-up view of the collection, highlighting texture, spontaneous energy and human connection. The second Coach show held at the Armory following the house’s Spring 2023 presentation last season, the experience blurred the lines between New York’s worlds, juxtaposing the Armory’s ornate, gilded rooms with the youthful attitude of the collection. The casting also introduced new faces to the runway through street casting, chosen to reflect the spirit of a new generation and the individuality that defines the collection.

COACH INTRODUCES FALL 2023 COLLECTION during New York Fashion Week via 360 MAGAZINE. — Coach introduces fall 2023 during New York Fashion Week via 360 MAGAZINE.

Dani G. × Karina Brez

International Show Jumper Dani G. Waldmanm Collaborates with Karina Brez on Fearless Feathers.

Style meets confidence in vibrant equine collection, Fearless Feathers by Dani G.

American-Israeli show jumper and Olympian, Dani G., is internationally acclaimed for her championship talent and exceptional taste. Her signature riding style features colorful feather hair extensions with matching athleisure— a delight to those on the circuit. Confident, original, and versatile, Dani G. believes in self-expression, promoting a lifestyle of living fearlessly and on one’s own terms. Dani G.’s arena aura and positive attitude caught the attention of renowned equestrian jeweler, Karina Brez, and the two have collaborated on a new collection launching bold and blazing rings and bracelets, for those who unapologetically ride through life.

“For all my life, I have tried to live everyday fearlessly as an entrepreneur in a competitive business, so, being able to collaborate on this collection with Dani G. has been such an amazing outlet of creativity for me,” says Karina Brez. “My hope for those who will wear these pieces is that the design brings them happiness, confidence, and the courage to express themselves through jewelry.”

The Fearless Feathers Collection by Dani G. consists of six show-stopping designs, hugging two sides with a feather and a horse hoof. The Fearless Feathers Yellow Gold and Orange Sapphires Bracelet is comprised of 0.13 ct. diamonds decorating the horse hoof, accompanied by 0.23 ct. orange sapphires along the middle of the feather, also available in 14K rose gold and white gold. The Fearless Feathers Rose Gold and Multicolor Sapphires Bracelet has 0.13 ct. diamonds adorning the horse hoof, with 0.23 ct. rainbow sapphires in the center of the feather. The Fearless Feathers Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet contains 0.3 0ct. diamonds trimmed along the top and bottom of the horse hoof; the piece is also available in 14K yellow or white gold. Each bracelet embodies the fearlessness of the wearer, and is available in all diamonds, a rainbow of sapphire colors, or in a blue or pink sapphire ombre.

“I believe everyone, on some level, just wants to be noticed. Some people want to be stars and others just want to be acknowledged, but on some level, we all just want to be seen for who we really are, what we wear, what we say, how we present ourselves to the outside world says this is me. This is who I am,” states Dani G. Waldman. “I’ve been an admirer of Karina Brez for years, not only for her creative equestrian designs, but specifically for her entrepreneurial acumen. I felt that if we put our two fearless minds together, we’d be able to create something that would empower people to embrace and express their authentic selves.”

Fearless Feathers Collection rings are paired with collection bracelets perfectly. The Fearless Feathers White Gold and Orange Sapphires Ring has 0.10 ct. diamonds decorating the horse hoof, accompanied by 0.18 ct. orange sapphires, along the middle of the feather available. The Fearless Feathers White Gold and Diamonds Ring has 0.23 ct. diamonds, while the Fearless Feathers Rose Gold and Blue Sapphires Ring includes 0.09 ct. diamonds adorning the horse hoof, with 0.13 ct. blue sapphires in the center. The Fearless Feathers Yellow Gold and Orange Sapphires Bracelet is comprised of 0.13 ct. diamonds decorating the horse hoof, accompanied with 0.23 ct. orange sapphires along the middle of the feather. The Fearless Feathers Rose Gold and Multicolor Sapphires Bracelet included 0.13 ct. diamonds adorning the horse hoof with 0. 23 ct. rainbow sapphires, within the center of the feather. The Fearless Feathers Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet contains 0.30 ct. diamonds trimmed along the top and bottom of the horse hoof and the center of the feather the classic design of a precious metal and diamonds.

Regarding individuality and personalization, Dani G. Waldman states, “One way I have always expressed my inner creativity and uniqueness is through accessorizing with jewelry. It’s such a great way to subtly express mood based on color choice or style or genre: some days you feel goth, some days you feel romantic, some days you want to use color to elevate a look and sometimes you just want to blend in with neutrals. Jewelry is so personal, and one of the best things about wearing rings and bracelets is that they aren’t just for other people to enjoy and admire, but to look down and see wearable art on yourself – that’s a confidence booster if you ask me!”

The Fearless Feathers Collection is a celebration of self-love by one’s own rules, on the course charted. Karina Brez and Dani G. encourage followers to use the hashtag #FearlessFeathers alongside a life moment, when boldness kicked in.

To shop the Fearless Feathers collection, visit https://karinabrez.com/collections/fearless-feathers.

About Karina Brez

A first generation Ukranian-American, Karina Brez earned the title of Miss Florida USA in 2012, and was inspired to design a jewelry collection after fellow contestants were impressed by the design she created for her own pageant dress. A horse enthusiast with a passion for gemstones, Brez completed the GIA Graduate Gemologist program, is an appraiser, and advocates for non-profits introducing children to the healing power of horses. Her signature fine jewelry collections are Huggable Hooves, Horse LUV, Bit of LUV, Lucky Horseshoe and The Garden Collection. In 2020, Karina Brez was voted one of the top three Equestrian jewelers by Equestrian Living Magazine. She opened a retail location in Palm Beach, Florida in 2021.

Gina Royale

New Jersey pop-alternative artist Gina Royale, now signed by Vere Music, refers to herself as “a more aggressive Taylor Swift.”

Royale’s mixture of poignant lyrics behind a driving track recalls Paramore‘s After Laughter. Some of Royale’s more notable titles include “Admit It,” “Low,” and “Hurts Like Hell.” Her music has been appreciated around the world, with more than 750,000 streams in total.

Playing shows spanning the country, her life experience is a cathartic, witty, and vulnerable experience, as seen in Gina’s live show, “I Wrote This Song About You,” a sold-out success in NYC.

Besides writing, recording, and playing songs inspired by those who hurt her, Gina is the proud owner of 5 guinea pigs and a gluten allergy.

Photo: David Zeck

*Gina Royale is the official winner of 360 MAGAZINE’s ReverbNation contest.

For all things Gina Royale, go HERE.

Latto – Lottery

ATL-based Grammy nominated rapper Latto starts the year off with her new single and video “Lottery” featuring LU KALA via RCA Records – click here to listen. Directed by Chandler Lass, the visual for the upbeat bop comes out later today at 12pm ET. The video will make its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and on the Paramount Times Square billboards as well. The highly anticipated release follows her dropping the fan-requested “Another Nasty Song” (click here to listen) and turn-up anthem “FTCU” featuringGloRilla & Gangsta Boo (click here to listen/click here to watch).

Listen to “Lottery” featuring LU KALA: https://Latto.lnk.to/lottery

Latto ended last year hitting the lotto – she garnered two 2023 Grammy nominations for “Best New Artist” and “Melodic Rap Performance” for “Big Energy (Live)” in addition to winningawards for “Best New Artist” at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards and BET Awards. The three-time 2022 AMA nominee and four-time 2022 VMA nominee presented at both respective award shows and was announced with the honor of the “Breakthrough Artist” Award for the 2022 Variety Hitmakers. Recently it was announced that Latto will be honored with the “Powerhouse Award” at Billboard’s 2023 Women in Music Awards before heading back on tour with Lizzo for the second leg of her Special Tour.

Withover 1 billion streams worldwide across all platforms and accolades continuing to rack up from her success, it’s clear that Latto has set the stage to become a global superstar. The release of her hit RIAA-certified 2x Platinum single “Big Energy”in September 2021 has made Latto inescapable. She went on to make history with the single as the first female rapper to ever have a #1 record at Pop, Rhythm and Urban Radio with the same single. Overall, she’s also the first female artist in 12 years to accomplish this feat, joining the company of Rihanna (“Rude Boy”), Alicia Keys (“No One”), Beyoncé (“Irreplaceable”), Mary J. Blige (“Be Without You”) and Mariah Carey (“We Belong Together”), the last five to previously achieve this. Last year she was also nominated for “Top Rap Female Artist” for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and gave a fresh, elevated performance of “Big Energy” – click here to watch. Latto delivered another show-stopping performance at the end of June with a medley of “It’s Givin” and “Big Energy (Remix)” – for the latter she brought out Mariah Carey and Young Dirty Bastard – after winning her first-ever award for “Best New Artist” at the 2022 BET Awards – watch the performanceHERE / watch her acceptance speech HERE. Most recently, she performed at Spotify’s “Best New Artist” event and at the legendary Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala.

With the release of “Lottery,” the next chapter of Latto’s career begins with more new music, more vibrant visuals and more big energy from The Biggest. Stay tuned for more coming from Latto soon.

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Lloyiso – Seasons

Poised for a global breakthrough, South African singer and songwriter Lloyiso announces the release of his debut EP Seasons on March 31.

Pre-save Seasons: HERE

To coincide with this announcement, Lloyiso returns with a new single entitled “Run” today via Universal Music Group South Africa/Republic Records, which will appear on Seasons.

Listen to “Run”: HERE

“‘Run’ is about breaking those boundaries that hold you back from living your best life. It’s about letting go of those fears and letting your mind free,” says Lloyiso on the song.

The upbeat track, which was created by Lloyiso along with Earwulf and Grammy-award-winning producers Mr. Hudson (John Legend, Janelle Monae, Jay-Z) and Stargate (Beyonce, Rihanna, Sam Smith), fuses shimmering keys with a swooning beat and head-nodding claps. He hits a towering high-register on the bridge before his vocals ring out on the refrain, “I’m gonna fly, gonna reach the sky, take up all the space and time. I just wanna run.”

It lands in the wake of the fan favorites “Let Me Love You Now” and “What Would I Say,” which have already racked up millions of streams and counting. Everything just paves the way for his anxiously awaited body of work Seasons in March. Get ready to feel his voice, artistry, and spirit!

His prior single “Speak” has amassed over 8 million streams. Right out of the gate, OkayAfrica touted it as one of “The 20 Best South African Songs of 2022 So Far,” and hailed it as “an emotive, piano-laden ballad that, like most of his songs, highlights his soothing voice.” Additionally, last year he made his international debut with the single “Seasons.” Right out of the gate, it tallied 22 million streams and garnered a ton of buzz. Off of the success of both tracks, Lloyiso was nominated for the “Songwriter of the year | Most Promising Artiste” award at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2022.

About Lloyiso

Hailing from just outside of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, singer, songwriter, and producer. Lloyiso wields the kind of voice that instantly tugs at heartstrings. It’s the kind of voice that shines in any arena—whether in front of a laptop camera or under the lights of a festival stage. It’s the kind of voice that makes you stop what you’re doing and sing along. At 16-years-old, he appeared on South African Idol and placed fifth in the competition. Following “three weeks at university,” he left school and focused on music inspired by the likes of Sam Smith and Travis Scott. He performed anywhere possible, singing in exchange for dinner at local pubs. He even recorded in English and ten different African languages. Taking over social media, Lloyiso amplified his voice globally by posting covers on Facebook before embracing YouTube. He gained the endorsement of everyone from Kygo to Tyga and gradually amassed an enthusiastic audience. Nailing viral renditions of Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, and more, he launched his TikTok during 2020, generating tens of millions of views and attracting the attention of labels worldwide. Finding his home, he notably made history as “the first South African artist signed to Republic Records.” In 2023, he will connect like never before with new music and much more to come this year.