PBR & MKE Back At It

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 All this great weather, barbecues and cold PBR’s being passed around this weekend has the CW team thinking about all the great events that will be happening this summer, and how the movement has been picking up in our city.

We are still very excited about MKE culture striving and Pabst re-opening bringing our favorite Urban components together in one big celebration;  Art, Music, Culture, and Community. We sent out CopyWrite’s newest intern, Garahbrie, to test the waters of PBR a few weeks ago, and this is what she had to say:

The Pabst Brewing Grand Opening street festival was an amazing event, and it was nice to see people from around the city come out just to have an enjoyable time. As CopyWrite’s newest addition I chose this as my first event to cover so Mahdi and I took to the streets!

Arriving I was nervous, there was a line three blocks long to enter the festival and there was SO much happening. I was starting to question why I took on something so large my first time around.

The festival took place on May 13, 2017 (at 1037 W Juneau Ave) to celebrate the reopening of the Pabst Brewery.  Executive Director of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, Mame McCully explained on PabstMKEBrewery.com, “Pabst returning to Milwaukee is actually just a physical presence. It never really left in the sense that it’s always been Milwaukee’s beer. Just because it wasn’t made right here on Pabst’s grounds anymore, it didn’t stop existing for us. This is forever going to be Brew City, MKE, and it’s forever going to be the place where the major beer industry was born. It’s a return to their heritage.” This clearly not just exciting for Pabst but also for the city and culture around it.

Pulling into the parking structure with money in hand and the attendant noticed my CopyWrite press pass and let me right through! That readers, was INSANE! That really happens? I parked my car and got ready to make this three-block hike to the END of a very long line.

Walking by the entrance I was stopped AGAIN and told to go through, and that I didn’t need to wait, at that point I was FLOORED… Okay, CopyWrite! Intern perks are in full effect!

I interviewed festival goers just to get a feel of where people’s heads were at. When I asked, what made them come to the festival so many people responded, “I came for the beer and Ish Darr!” I must admit, I was excited to see Ish perform live as well, and it was definitely worth it! He performed tracks from his 2016 project “Broken Hearts and Bankrolls” and wrapped up by performing my favorite, “Too Bad.” I even snagged a pic with him after!

Two festival goers with forty ounce beers taped, yes taped, to their hands sparked my interest so I decided to ask them a few questions about how they were enjoying the festival with a response, “Welcome back Pabst, we’ve missed you! Woo Hoo!” complete with yelling and genuine laughter.

Other GREAT acts performed including, New Age Narcissism, Hugh Masterson, D’amato, Masked Intruder, and Abby Jeanne.

After catching some dope performances Mahdi and I got to meet MORE festival goers, and got some visuals that were to DIE for, everyone knows that I love Mahdi’s work.

I was randomly asked to play a game of cornhole (bean bag toss), which I SUCKED at by the way. I have bad aim and noodle arms. Not a match made in cornhole heaven folks. It was an amazing aura, being able to interact with complete strangers as if I have known them for years. The Pabst Brewery was able to make that happen.

There were tons of vendors and sponsors there as well! From OnMilwaukee, to Milwaukee Record, Moda 3, and 88Nine. I visited 88Nine earlier this weekend with Lexi and Mahdi, and as always, it was something great happening. The youth performed their original pieces to a very interactive crowd on the 88Nine stage, of course, CopyWrite was there because we have to #SupportTheLocal

This event was mad with networking, and love! The city made me proud! All in all, I am happy I chose this as my first event to cover. It got me so excited to see what Summer ‘17 has in store. Catch all that visual work though right here at CW!

/Garahbrie (CW Intern)

PS/CW: Personal Style with CopyWrite - Lexi's Weekend in Cali

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PS/CW: Personal Style with CopyWrite

Not all looks are meant to turn heads and break hearts. Fashion can be transitional, functional, and simply a way to feel confident in your own skin living your life, and not keeping up with the Jones's.

Our Editor-in-Chief Lexi a.k.a Dirty, recently took a weekend trip to the Bay (San Francisco & Oakland to be exact). On her quick trip, she reflected on her personal style, crossing over from travel, business, artsy pass times, and of course exploring the city. Here are some snapshots of a few of her looks, reflecting style with purpose.

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After shopping, packing and catching a flight to Cali and all while getting things CW approved, Lexi’s look shows she is ready for comfy Urban business handling; networking, running errands or meeting with people. In this photo, she’s styled her in an all-purpose outfit.

 

Suitcase Check List:

  • Black fitted bodysuit
  • Black/White Adidas kicks
  • Black hoodie
  • Embellished Army Fatigue jacket
  • Big sunglasses

 

The next outfit you see Lexi wearing was inspired by her blond hair, adjusting to weather changes and busy day. Here she is on Berkeley's campus after attending an Urban Design critique.  As you see she is prepared for the summer day with the black and white pinstripe romper & cover up. This definitely brings out her hair style (sassy new blonde). Lexi is ready to handle business in style.


 

Suitcase Check List:

  • Romper
  • Lightweight coverup
  • Fitted choker & chain
  • Tie up flats
  • Gold earrings
  • Large gold bracelet.

 

The last look is awesome & my personal favorite!

For Lexi’s day around downtown San Francisco, shopping, seeing art exhibits and visiting design studios, she wore an oversized blouse, paired with every girl must have, black leggings. Everyone loves this lazy look but Lexi made it look professional and stylish. With her heels, matching her choker and her purse, she gave her look a consistent pop that is played up by accessories.

 

 

Suitcase Check List:

  • Flowy button down dress shirt
  • Black leggings
  • Camel colored bootie Heels
  • Camel colored choker
  • Matching handbag

*As you can see black and white was the main colors pallet for this trip; this gave her lead way to adjust the outfits for the appropriate activity. Transitional looks keep you prepared for any environment.

You never know what may be on the agenda, but you always want to look good and be yourself doing it.

 

/Vato

No Philter by A. Edmonds

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"The photographer is a woman?" "Does she do fashion photography?" If there is anything city of angels native Olive detests more than being called a fashion photographer, I don't know what it is.

It has become an unwarranted assumption that if you possess a vagina and work in the creative realm, you live and die for the September issue. 19-year-old Olive is proving that women are interested in more than just what they wear.

This past February on a bleak Saturday, off a winding Chinatown road in Lower East Side Manhattan, Olive unveiled her first exhibit. A room of supporters ages 16 to 60 absorbed her stripped down aesthetic, but few knew what it took to get her to this point.

Olive moved from LA to Chicago to study at Depaul University in 2015. While attending full time and hustling at Uniqlo for cash to support her craft, Olive decided higher education was a distraction from her true calling.

"I understand some people need to go to college," Olive clarifies referencing her best friend’s intended graphic design career. "I told my parents I was taking a break from school so they would deal with it better. I still say that."

It has been just over a year since this free-spirited artist uprooted her life with $1,000 and a vision. Her method of fronting everything on her own dime including the event space for her first exhibit could teach people ten years her senior a thing or two. Saving enough money to make the move, finding a sublet, locking down a job, and then securing a second one is one of the hardest things she has ever done. But she did it.

Gifted with her first film camera by her dad at the age of 13, she began to become more interested in still images. In many ways, Olive has become a student in the school of life. In her spare time, she studies methodology and practice of photography always eager for self-improvement.

Some world renowned greats have even started to take notice like legend Rolling Stones photographer, Michael Halsband. Halsbands has worked with the likes of Mick Jagger. Though the newfound Harlem resident is not fond of celebrity photography, she wouldn't mind shooting her Filipino counterpart, Manny Pacquiao.

“He [Pacquiao] is the only star I would shoot,” Olive shrugs.

Real people living their lives unapologetically is Olive's take. Her growing collection of subjects she has shot features one common thread, showcasing them in their element. Her work is Whole Foods level meaning it feels organic, raw, and full of substance. There is no showbiz filter preventing you from seeing who they really are. An experience is what Olive is gifting the photography world, from blemishes to unkept background you get the whole story of who that person was in the moment the image was captured.

Olive is already adding a few more occupations to her resume. The next level Filipina has already directed her first short film narrated in French, which was filmed in Puerto Rico. On top of all that, Olive wants for women everywhere to define their craft themselves without the influences of what a woman should be interested in.

"I do see myself as a feminist. I am not a hardcore one. Being a female and a minority that only increases the power I’m about to take on. I advise women to keep working on what they love doing and trust that it will make a difference because it’ll ultimately shine through female generations yet to come."

“I am a documentary portrait film photographer currently living in New York City.”

By: A. Edmonds  (CopyWrite Connect)

See more of Olive's work at http://www.wyaolive.com/

Plus follow her on Instagram and Twitter @wyaolive

 

Tye Motives - Trouble In Nirvana

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nir·va·na

noun

  1. (in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism.

    synonyms: paradise, heaven...

In Tye Motives, sophomore EP, he talks about his "Trouble in Nirvana." From suffering to desire to sense of self, Tye unravels some of his life stories over some crazy production from Maajei Vu. The elaborate and smooth beats compliment Tye's sound as his upbeat flow and catchy lyrics breakdown his journey. 

Peep the project below.

Like the artwork? MKE local, Von Alexander was the creator. We see you Von. 

Executive Produced By Maajei Vu Artwork By @whatsupvon

Slay with The Style Hub

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At CopyWrite, we think that your style is a quick snapshot of self.  Since it can quickly tell people who you are without you having to speak.

In the music industry (and sometimes in life), the way you dress and your appearance can get someone to take that extra second to stop and ask "Who is this person? And what do they do?" It's just how it works. Having a style, a steez, a look; can get you far; as long as you have the talent to match.

This is why we're introducing you to The Style Hub, an online directory offering an one-stop shop for style.

A women-owned and operated business, The Style Hub is there for all your style needs.

As a client, The Style Hub connects you to the people you need by managing all of your stylists needs in one. Need a wardrobe stylist? Need a makeup artist? Need a beautician? They're ready to help you with your needs from photoshoots to video shoots to parties. You name it.

As a stylist, The Style Hub works to feature talented stylists in the Milwaukee area increasing the stylists awareness and credibility as well as showing off their talents by hosting styling events in hair, beauty and fashion.

Check out some of the photos from their last event below.

And if you want to know more, subscribe to their website and stay informed on the official launch of the web and app coming May and July 2017 by liking their Facebook or Instagram page... 

IMAGES provided by The Style Hub.

** THIS IS A SPONSORED POST. **

However, we only sponsor businesses we believe in and would support regardless. No fake frauds here. You want in? E-mail us at copywrite.mke@gmail.com with your business information.

#SupportTheLocal

MKE Black Restaurant Week 2017

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Well first off... MKE Black Restaurant Week started today, April 17th and runs to April 24th. 

& we're already hungry thinking about these 18 delicious restaurants that we get to try (and re-try) with some dope dining specials. (Some specials vary from restaurant to restaurant.)

The first Black Restaurant Week took place last year and was organized by BlankSpace MKE, an online art cooperative. Here are this year's 18 participating restaurants (up from 14 last year):

Rise & Grind Cafe, 6007 N. Teutonia Ave.

Jizzle's Sandwich Shop, 4618 W. Burleigh St.

Skybox Sports Bar, 2213 N. King Drive.

Mama Nana's, 7276 N. Teutonia Ave.

Pass Da Peas, 7870 W. Appleton Ave.

Something Smells Good Monterrey, 551 W. Becher St.

Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant, 2001 W. Atkinson Ave.

Dee's Elegance Bar & Grill, 7420 W. Villard Ave.

Irie Zulu, 7237 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa.

Ashley's, 1501 W. Center St.

Chic Underground Lounge, 770 N. Jefferson St.

Mr. Bar-B-Que, 5908 N. 76th St.

Daddy's Soul Food & Grille, 754 N. 27th St.

Coffee Makes You Black, 2803 N. Teutonia Ave.

Tony's BBQ Unlimited, 3510 W. Villard Ave.

Yummy's, 10250 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon.

The Big Eazy, 2053 N. King Drive.

Terri Lynn's Express, 10704 W. Hampton Ave.

CW Favorites: Something Smells Good, Irie Zulu, Daddy's Soul Food & Grille and The Big Eazy

Send us your photos of your local cuisine and what you loved about the restaurant by tagging us and using the hashtag #SupportBlackBusiness

And get more information here at the BlankSpace website: http://blankspacemke.weebly.com/mke-black-restaurant-week.html 

 

A CW Guide to Summerfest 2017

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You have probably seen the poster below flying around your social media platforms; but yes it is that time again to introduce the 2017 Lineup for Summerfest whose celebrating 50 years.

Since Summerfest (often) does a subpar job in the hip-hop/rap category we decided to make our own guide for all of our hip-hop loving/rap listeners who may enjoy some pop/R&B.

See our CW guide below.

 

Summerfest is June 28-July 2 and July 4 - July 9.

(List ordered by Date)

 

American Family Insurance Amphitheater Headliners

06.28 // Red Hot Chili Peppers (because we respect game)

07.02 // P!NK

07.04 // The Chainsmokers

07.08 // Future, Big Sean & Migos

 

2017 (GroundStage) Festival Headliners

06.29 //

Steve Aoki

Allen Stone

GGOOLLDD  #SupportTheLocal

06.30 //

Jon Bellion

07.02 //

Ziggy Marley

07.04 //

Alessia Cara

ISHDARR  #SupportTheLocal

Saba

Jamila Woods

07.05 //

T-Pain

Kyle

07.06 //

BJ The Chicago Kid

J Boog (Yes from B2K)

07.07 //

Atmosphere

Brother Ali

07.08 //

DNCE

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Some tickets for the Amphitheater can be bought here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/57479?brand=summerfest&CAMEFROM=CFC_SUMMERFEST_SFDarkAmpLinkdropdown

And you can always buy general admission tickets, multi-day passes here: http://summerfest.com/ticket-info/ Tickets start at $20 this year.

As we get closer to the days of Summerfest; we’ll keep you updated on Local acts to hit the stage along with Summerfest’s “Emerging Artist Series” that usually ensures that someone in our local scene gets a piece of the stage.





 

CW at SXSW: Day Two Video

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Watch our recap video from Day Two at SXSW... 

Spotted! Celebrities everywhere and we want parts!

Benzino, Kap G, Bre-Z, 5ive Mics, T.I. and some other names y'all ain't ready for were all in the mix downtown Austin.

Our exploration lead us to Art, Music, Fashion, and Culture. All the things we live for.  

We flipped the script rapping bars for local artists in exchange for dope street beauty shots. 

J-LAMO "Takers" *COPYWRITE OFFICIAL DROP

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New single from J-LAMO premiering here on Copywritemag.com

“They busted the windows, out of my car and took all my shit.”

J-LAMO has had some unfortunate luck in the past few months. Who breaks into the trapper and steals a rapper's note book? Bumssssss!

Teaser for new single titled "Takers"

Well, no worries, you take, he takes back.

“Takers” is all about J-LAMO’S position change and come up. As he grinds harder he notices the minor setbacks that look like a defeat but are nothing but motivation, hence the song. After his demo album release “Writers Block”, he has had his pen to the pad and his mind strictly on the “Mission”.

He wants the top spot and his victimizing moment gives him insight on how to flip the script.

This new track, “Takers”, produced by MKE fav Mammyth, is J-LAMO’s redemption, his stance against the bull shit and his perspective on fire.

As always, catch the word play and the very “midwest reppin” feel.

You heard it here first! TAKERS!
#WeSeeYou J-LAMO, snatch that up!

 

I am no longer the lick.............. I'm TAKING IT!!!! Produced and mixed by Charles "Mammyth" Forsberg