SnapShot PressBite: The Function

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CopyWrite was recently invited to “The Function”, a showcase by Rebel Nxtion, with headlining act Reggie Bonds hosting. As the music community in Milwaukee increases, so does the demand for showcase events. Reggie, in the hopes of building and branding on this, has set the tone for a Tuesday night outing of raw talent & varied styles of Hip-Hop. “The Function” brought in a different crowd than what we are used to seeing at most local events. This assorted crowd included clothing designers, videographers, trap rappers, conscious rappers, alternative artists, fashion bloggers, members of local entrepreneurial organizations and fans of all backgrounds...and we mean ALL.

“The Function” promised to be “Lit” with special appearances from a multitude of artist. Some of the feedback we received noted that the event was under promoted, and behind schedule, which left us craving more stage acts and less turn up. However, the night did featured local fashion brand High Rollers Club. This form of communal collaboration gives us hope that as one side of Urban Culture expands in the city, so will the other components. Rebel Nxtion’s expanding its showcase to feature another form of art and culture (fashion) is commendable.

Though the first event had its bumps, Reggie is not one to give up. Tonight, Tuesday 10/20/15, he will be hosting “The Function Reloaded”. This time we are to expect a more stacked list of appearances, including a few female MC’s on the bill, (something that was not included in the last). We hope it turns out to be a great night. If first you don't succeed, try try again...somebody has to.

 

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Also we'll share some shots from CopyWrite's own Vato Vergara of the event.

 

Love & All Things Urban,
CopyWrite

On The Street Fashion - Charles Smith (@charles.smith414)

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Charles wore a black tee, jeans, and Tennis shoes, it sounded a little basic but you have to see the types of the items he had on. Everything being of quality. The black tee slightly longer then average and fitted on the side, slimfit Balmain denims, and the bred Retro 16's with gold pieces as his accessories. Dressing in quality always looks better. He considers his style timeless, edgy, and global. 

Favorite Shopping Locations: thrifting at Goodwill and salvation army's. Also highend online retailers such as www.curstedatl.com

Charles gets his style inspiration from the 90s. Following musical talents such as ASAP Rocky, Kanye West, and Pharrell and researching latest fashion updates by Ronnie Fieg and John Geiger influence his inspiration for style. Influenced by his hometown, the scenery of his everyday activities helps him with his style. 

Favorite Item: Charles is actually wearing his favorite items during the interview, his Balmain jeans he had in 2012 and his Retro 16s Air Jordan's. He had these items for a while and they are still in good condition. Timeless items and style.

IMAGES AND INTERVIEW BY VATO VERGARA

#CopyWriteEarCandy Charlie $tardom

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We were sent a link to this EP by one of our producer friends in LA. We enjoyed it. So we thought we would share it with you. Give Charlie $tardom some CopyWrite love & tell us what you think.  @Charlieizdope

Charlie $tardom drops off another EP entitled "Pure Vibez" produced by Bizness Boi & friends. The album "St. Cloud" coming Fall 2015. In the meantime, visit www.CharlieStardom.com for new music, updates, videos, and more! Twitter: @Charlieizdope @Bizness_Boi IG: @Charlieizdope @BiznessBoi www.CharlieStardom.com biznessboi.tumblr.com

On The Street Fashion - Virgilette Adams (@artsyqveen)

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Virgilette refers to her style as a timeless era. What she wears usually matches her mood; always being unpredictable in her everyday outfits. She titles it - Modern Vintage.

Favorite Shopping Locations: thrifting at Goodwills and taking trips to Chicago for a store called Belmont. 

 

Virgilette gets her style inspiration from the 40s and 80s. Colors Patterns and artwork influences what wears in the beginning of her day. Musical talent Janelle Monae and Virgilette shares similar taste when it comes to fashion.

Favorite Item: Virgilette prefers to be comfortable when she makes a final decision on her outfit of the day. One of her favorite items being her vintage acid wash high wasted jeans with 3 buttons in front of the waistline. She says it's easy to be versatile when incorporating them into her outfits.  

Follow her on Instagram to see more of her looks: @artsyqveen

IMAGES AND INTERVIEW BY VATO VERGARA

Box Of Markers by Jeronica

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Lets go back to the days where fighting was over a,

Black marker, or the last cup of kool-aid.

Where fighting was between only whom it had to deal with

Where preschool suns emerge on manila colored paper,

And not who it doesn’t

Pass me the yellow marker,

Where chalk meets the sidewalk

Before hopscotch turned to party hop.

Back so that the lost generation finds you

Passing cooties, instead of STDs

Instead of stressing out about recessions

Concession stands at home games turned into

We need our childhood back;

Little girls, bo-bo's and tu-tus

Let the games begin.

Baby boy overalls with the snot running down his nose.

Where we cared about "time-outs" on Recess playgrounds

Teenage girls best dressed competitions at ball games.

Played so hard, coming home with grass stained knees,

I'm talking forced to eat your vegetables on the table green.

Nowadays you aint sh*t if you aint cop those new jordans

Last week, and the week before or before that young man died over

Back in the day, equal education was something to die for

Four little girls in a double dutch rope, in the middle of the street,

Pass me the green,

Can I borrow your purple marker.

Multicolor laces on Kswiss, three stripes, shelltoes

Some concords.

Violence, gun violence, domestic violence.

Did you happen to get a white magic marker?

For the young girls who still believe in weddings 

When waiting for the right one, was the right thing to do.

 we have more hoes than pimps do and more dogs than the hound….

Back when hot cocoa fell in love with rosy cheeks kissed by winter time;

When homeboys were shy about asking homegirls for dances;

And white dresses.

But, unfortunately,

But we living in a humane society, right?

Can I dig into your box for a pink marker?

Just before high school valentine's day dances

Now it's demanding, over- romancing

And mama knew about those red popped 

cherry marker…..

the color that described your face when the family found out.

Now we got open legs for sale, and fancy new babies coming soon,

Lonely mamas in church pews,

And a box full of excuses of no daddy blues.

Marker….blue….

Boy, have times changed

 adapt to the fall of yester-year's generation,

Watch these leaves change

I borrowed your orange,

Back when orange slices satisfied granny's sweet tooth.

Before orange was the only color that suited you…

After little kids carved pumpkins, for pumpkin seeds.

Before realizing black is as empty as your box of markers.

I used your brown.

After realizing my skin is not black.

Nevertheless, it is beautiful.

Just like the other colors I snatched from you.

For the young girls who forget who they are,

Washable.

Buried in makeup and clothes either too fitted or not fitted at all.

For the young boys who haven’t been able to remember it takes

Years to become a man, understand, a high school diploma and a

It seems Crayola has been producing new colors, without me.

Job don’t make you just that.

Dear lost generation, I hope you find me,

-Jeronica