Men Styling & Profiling Part One

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First impressions are fundamental in setting you apart from the competition.

So our fashion editor Vato sat down and discussed style with a series of trendy men for a two part series.

Read below and be on the lookout for the Stylish Men in Milwaukee feature in CopyWriteMag fashion segment and stay tuned for Part Two.

Alex Edwards

What is style to you?

"Style to me is everything!"

How would you define your style?

"My style - is like the male peacock. I wear all different types of different colors. Some people think I be showing off, but it attracts the ladies."

When did you first notice you had style?

"Like 5 or 6, when my moms use to keep me in all the new Jordans." 

Favorite Style-Related Quote?

"Some get fly, I am fly."

Rakim Wil

What is style to you?

"Style Is Your Essence and Aura as a Whole. "

How would you define your style?

"EXPRESSIVE."

When did you first notice you had style?

"LAST YEAR." 

Favorite Style-Related Quote?

"STYLE IS PURE EXPRESSION."

Jeffrey McAlister 

What is style to you?

"Style is subjective to me; it is slanted towards the individual, and what he or she prefers to wear. So, I always make sure that my personality and my intention is reflected in my look, not my taste in copying famous people and their bank account.

I want to show people that they can get great pieces from anywhere and make it their own. I want to show that style is about your creative ability."

How would you define your style?

"I would have to go with dapper! Neatly and stylishly dressed. Well fitted, tailored clothing, accented with splashes of color with lapel flowers, pocket squares, socks and other men accessories."

When did you first notice you had style?

"I really started to notice it by the time I entered into high school. I grew up in a small town that did not have much to offer as far as good shopping so my parents always brought me up here to buy clothes for school. Those experiences is what peaked my interest and I started reading GQ and expanding from there growing into my own style." 

Favorite Style-Related Quote?

“Whatever signature look you create, be bold and own it with confidence!"

Rosario

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What is style to you?

"Style is everything.... its creativity, its how you feel.... its way of life."

How would you define your style?

"Fresh Prince Of Milwaukee."

When did you first notice you had style?

"6th grade when them haters came lol."

If you want to be featured in out next segment on Men's Fashion please email us at copywrite.mke@gmail.com.

#WeSeeYou CT "Heroin Flow (Born Wit It)"

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"Milwaukee blogger turned emcee CT..." Damn son! We got a Newbie!

You have to love him for his ambition. CT has been a vital part of the "movement" since, well...the beginning. He has recently released his debut single "Heroin Flow (Born Wit It)" produced by Milwaukee's Mike-A-Knight Beats, turning his perspective from analysts to executor. This single serves as the introduction to CT's transition from blogger to rap artist and will be featured on his debut EP 'Not Bad For a Blogger'. Going for the spot light with a purpose, he has decided to take his talents to the music game to share his vision and voice.  Lets see how this play out.

Check out his skills and flow & let us know if you think he is ready for the game.

#WeSeeYou CT!

@@MusicallyLiving

 

 

The Milwaukee blogger turned spitter is giving his debut a rapid fire joint of hard to the point bars calling it how he sees it & letting it be known he's arrived. CT is ready but are you? Heroin Flow is the first official release from him & the first from his debut EP "Not Bad For A Blogger" ENJOY!

Cool Tay - The Beginning of Forever (Short Film)

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In a world where there are music videos after music videos after (really good) music videos. How can an artist separate there sound and visuals apart from the crowd? Well Cool Tay's "The Beginning of Forever (Short film)" did just that.

The "short film" caught CopyWrite's attention revealing a short film (music video if we're being honest) that showcased Tay's single "The Beginning of Forever" from his up-and-coming project, "The Experience" set to drop later this year. The captivating story produced by JSwaqq Productions, showed a lost Cool Tay on the search for his twisted love (played by featured singer, Jeronica Brister.) 

Watch the film below and shout out to Mammyth and Mike Regal with the production (We hear you guys.)

Savage Sevyn - Lookin' for Love

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Looking for love? Well we might have a track just for you.

As the first single off of their upcoming album titled HUE-MEN, Savage Sevyn, a Milwaukee based women duo, brings us "Lookin' for Love." A soulful track with a lot of energy, a Curtis Mayfield reference and deep influences of psychedelic soundscapes, hip-hop-inflected beats and what we love to call TRap & B (Peep the Erykah Badu reference), the track has shown us some love.

Listen to the lady duo below and let us know what you think.

lookin' for love is the first single off of our album titled HUE-MEN

Emmitt James "SUNFLOWERS" *COPYWRITE OFFICIAL DROP*

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Lover Boy, Emmitt James, is at it again. CopyWrite premiers to you “SUNFLOWERS”, the single from his upcoming project #THEFEELGOODTAPE, slated to release for Fall 2016. He always seems to make his muse some cutie with an unshakable aura, but this time his creative heart flickers for his niece, London Jo Ann, his Sunflower! Happy 1st Birthday London, this one is for you!

 

Featuring Bethel Solomon & Youngest Pope Eva, Emmitt James has created a sultry uptempo sound that reflects the simplicity of good vibes, unconditional love, and the beauty of nature. “I’m convinced I found an Angel, I’m convinced God loves me so”. These lyrics reflect on how some people just make the difference in your life. Gifts from up above, they shine light, they captivate, they become symbolic.

The catchy tune should have you eager to go out and pick a few Sunflowers to give to your own Sunflower. It definitely reminds us that even the most simple act of appreciation carries weight. All we need in life is...

GOOD people. GOOD vibes. GOOD energy.

Listen to “SUNFLOWERS” here first & check out the exclusive SUNFLOWERS ZINE (shown above), for all your complimenting visual pleasures.

Love & All Things Urban,

Dirty

SUNFLOWERS is the lead single from the upcoming project #THEFEELGOODTAPE slated for Fall 2016. SUNFLOWERS (2016) Release Date: August 10, 2016 (in honor of my sunflower London JoAnn) Cover Art/Photo by Dr Sol Written by E. Williams, Bethel Solomon Performed by Emmitt James, Bethel Solomon Remix of "Lost Angel" by Theo Parrish Recorded/Mixed by David aka I-Nine at JTB Recording in Los Angeles, CA © House Of Renji, LLC; Lost Boys Collective; Emmitt James 2016

Penny Bridges - Tomorrow

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Sometimes you need songs that calm your soul and just get you in a zone.

Enter UK artist, Penny Bridges with "Tomorrow," a track that utilizes an acoustic guitar in the background and a love that she may or may not have time for. One things for sure, we will always have time for Penny's amazing voice.

Take a listen below.

Produced by Thomas Mellor

Noname - Telefone

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If this lady rapper is not already on your radar. Well, you're welcome.

Chicago native, Noname (Yes, her name is Noname), is a force to be reckoned with. And with the release of her debut project, "Telefone," Noname combines honest sharp verses with sass, poetry and a ballad of smooth soulful beats that will find you in a sense of thought. 

Though the project was originally slated to come out two years ago; the wait was worth it. Featuring a layered production team of Noname, Cam O’bi and Phoelix with some killer mix and mastering by L10, "Telefone" has us wanting to know what's next for the femcee. 

Until then, listen to the proof that Noname shines below.

Executive Produced by Noname, Cam O’bi & Phoelix
 Artwork by Nikko Washington Mixed & Mastered by Elton “L10MixedIt” Chueng

Street Style Interview with Meraki

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Read out fashion editors interview with stylish and sultry artist, Meraki.

What is your style?

"I'd say my style varies. For the most part it kind of displays the person I am. Very carefree and simplistic. I enjoy wearing colors that compliment my skin tone. Since I am a brown skin girl my favorite colors are all tones of nude colors, grey, olive, and dark Browns. I like for my nails to be nude colors as well. I enjoy dark lipsticks (preferably burgundy), high waist denim, vinyl material type clothing, distressed stitching, cropped tops, etc.I think style is just a way to make yourself feel good inside and out, admire yourself, and to express emotion and creativity. It's apart of who you are."

Who or what influences your wardrobe?

"I'd say women like Vashtie influences my tom boy style. Sometimes I like to wear baggy apparel, boxer briefs, cropped tops and more. She also influences my interest in street wear. Karrueche and Rihanna influence my more girly side. They've put me onto a lot of sites for clothes. Their style is very dope and I've found myself merely mimicking them from time to time in HS."

How does your closet look?

"My closet is full of stuff I'm ready to get rid of lol. I go through phases sometimes and get an urge to switch everything up. I have lots of street wear things, selection of heels and tennis shoes, and random stuff lol."

Favorite places to shop?

"My favorite places to shop are of course American Apparel, Matte Brand and NastyGal."

What is your favorite clothing item, why?

"I'd say my favorite clothing item would have to be my supreme hockey jersey or my grey suede jump site. My hockey jersey bc it displays my Tom boy side and it's just dope as hell. Very rare. My suede jumpsuit because jumpsuits compliment the figure of a woman and suede is one of my favorite fabrics."

And if you want to hear Meraki do her thing, listen to her song, "HurtALitte" featuring the homie Von Alexander below.

- Vato

"HURTALITTLE" ft. Von Alexander Written & Performed by Meraki Produced by ClntFrd (@ClntFrd) Recorded, mixed, master by @JBMIXEDIT Follow Meraki on Twitter: twitter.com/Merakicsl Follow ClntFrd on Twitter: twitter.com/clntfrd Follow Von Alexander on Twitter: twitter.com/whatsupvon Follow Meraki on Instagram: instagram.com/merakicsl it might hurt a lot.....

"HURTALITTLE" ft. Von Alexander Written & Performed by Meraki Produced by ClntFrd (@ClntFrd) Recorded, mixed, master by @JBMIXEDIT Follow Meraki on Twitter: twitter.com/Merakicsl Follow ClntFrd on Twitter: twitter.com/clntfrd Follow Von Alexander on Twitter: twitter.com/whatsupvon Follow Meraki on Instagram: instagram.com/merakicsl it might hurt a lot.....

SnapShot PressBite - Library Loud Days

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Get loud! This is a no shushing zone!

“Everybody make some noise!” – That’s one statement nobody ever expects to hear from aficionados at the library. But indeed there was nothing but noise permeating the walls and flowing out onto the streets around Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) Central location, for the first installment of their ‘Library Loud Days’ Series, last Thursday.

The Big event caught CopyWrite’s attention with the headlining act being MKE, popular music collective, New Age Narcissism (NAN). How would such a creatively rambunctious bunch pull this one off and how would one of the quietest places on the planet handle so much sound? Well we just had to find out! We even brought in a young “CopyWrite Connect,” three-year-old Yaya, for her inside perspective.

Walking down Wisconsin Ave. to the front of the Central Library, you would think there was a street festival going on. The smell of food trucks tickled our noses while speakers were banging all those new pop culture tracks. So many faces congregating on the grand steps of the library, like somebody's front porch.

The aura inside was just as active as the one that greeted us on the street. You could find photo booths with music props, get free merchandise repping the band and the library, engage with stations for kids to try out different instruments (Yaya's favorite, the drums), view old school cover art, watch Ted Talks, hear spoken word, play Guitar Hero and visit the super cool green roof…..OMG, to explore, explore, explore! Places in the library you might not even think to go, places you never had a reason to venture to, this was the time. They were all open for the community to experience together. The vibe was everything but normal, which made the contradiction so appropriate.

NAN performed an amazing set, showcasing all of their talents and pulling at some of their more risky arsenal. Siren, you have no shame! Lex was spicy with just the right amount of sweet, as always! Lorde Fred33, we peep the influence, bold with the subliminal (but are they really subliminal?) Webster, just as crowd thrilling as expected. Bo’, funky baby! Chris, feeding us with that much needed “dapper” percussion. Angie Swan, making the guitar cry absolute tears. And don’t forget Q The Sun making it all flow, so naturally, with the dope Pokémon threads (if we may add). With a collective that seemed to unify the space with both the physical platform and social one; the library became the open book for what we hope is change.

Library Loud Days, allowed for people of all ages and all backgrounds to see what CopyWrite gets to experience on an everyday basis, people coming together in a communal way to express talent, culture and learn freely. It was a great community based event that allowed us to enjoy the library and network with two different sides of the spectrum, which may open doors for more oddly amazing opportunities and collaboration in the future.

So what did our young CopyWrite Connect Yaya have to say? Well, for her first concert I think we have a win! Our sources tell us that the next day, that's all she talked about. She said, it was fun playing music and eating popcorn in the library. She will definitely be coming back. (What a great critic! We agree with Yaya, it was fun.)

CopyWrite Connects Lexi & Yaya // IMAGE PROVIDED BY MPL

CopyWrite Connects Lexi & Yaya // IMAGE PROVIDED BY MPL

It is proof that when you step out of your comfort zone, you can create amazing things. We can't wait for the next part of this epic series. Look at some of our photos below.

Love & All things Urban,

CopyWrite

P.S. View our press release via issuu here.