Grandparent's Closet: Knit Sweater

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Introducing CopyWrite’s fashion series, Grandparent’s Closet.

We all have those one-of-a-kind or very unique items that we love to wear. The big question is “where did you get it from?” and with no shame; our fashion editor Vato will say his Grandparents Closet. “If your grandparents we’re as cool as mines when they were younger, then I’m sure you’re familiar with what’s in their closet.”

In this segment, Vato takes one-of-a-kind “vintage” clothing from his relatives closet and gives it a modern twist.

Vato shows off a sweater which looks knitted in the colors black, grey, and white. As you can see in the photos below; he wears the sweater as plain and simple as possible, making it easy for people to focus on the sweater. It was given to him by his great uncle who owns a collection of sweaters.

WANT TO BE FEATURED IN GRANDPARENT’S CLOSET?

Have an amazing set of earrings from your Aunt? A killer pair of retro jerseys from pops? E-mail us at copywrite.mke@gmail.com to be featured in our next post.

Lex Allen - Mamas Boy

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Mamas Boy.

It's not a necessarily a "good" term and it has different connotations depending on who is saying it but all in all it means the same thing; you are your mother's son.

In Lex Allen's "Mamas Boy" he sings out some of his sorrow in a heartfelt track over a heavily piano driven beat but if you listen closely you'll hear his gasps of air (shout-out to the producer). The song feels like a lullaby that is Lex's reality. Released almost a year after the passing of his mom, Lex's tribute would have made her proud. He maybe a "Mamas Boy" but that's not stopping him any. And while her spirit is still with him today, Allen is singing towards the heavens and healing through his passion and we love it.

So call your mamas, grandmamas and babymamas; remind them that they are loved and you will always be there for them, as they will you.

Listen to the track below and rest peacefully to our #WCW Lex's Mama. We wish we could have met the person that made Lex. We love your Baby Boy too. ❤️ 

Music.LexAllenProductions.com Lex Allens 'Mamas Boy' turns the earth shattering pain from losing his mother almost a year ago, into a heartfelt memorial with his emotional tenor voice, vivid lyrics and uplifting piano driven beat. It's the perfect soundtrack to healing and finding the silver lining after a tragedy.

MKE Street Style Interview with Rosha Brister

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Read Vato's interview with stylish boss lady, Rosha Brister.

Prior to the interview; Rosha and I met at a festival, where we were able to share our passions about fashion. Rosha Brister is the owner and founder of The Style Hub, an online style directory where you will be able to locate local stylists from a variety of search options. Basically Rosha is dope and can connect with the people that you need for all things fashion and style related. In addition, this led up to Rosha asking me to host an event called, 'The Battle of Salons' Fashion Show.

We met at a coffee shop for the interview to talk her "street style."

What is your style?

Rosha likes to consider her style like the modern day 70s era. She is very fascinated with high wasted denim, crops tops, deep cut v-neck shirts, turtle necks, hats, and fur scarfs. Keeping it in a time she feels most appreciated in.

Who or what influences your style?

Rosha feels as if inspiration comes from other clothing pieces. Wondering how she could duplicate something and add her own twist to it. She says social media is one of her hugest outlets when it comes to looking at pieces to influence her style.

How does your closet look?

Rosha considers herself to be very organized and a bit of a neat freak. She has all her denim in one spot, but everything else is color coordinated, hanging up and or folded. One thing I found interesting is how she switches her closet as the seasons change.

Favorite places to shop?

Urban outfitters, American Apparel, and H&M

 

Follow Rosha's Style Hub on Instagram and Facebook @_thestylehub to get more updates on local fashion and style events or for your next fashion show.

- Vato

AWillThaGreat - Temporary ft. King Roya'l (Prod. Millz Douglas)

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Nowadays, (well in most relationships) there's no real hard definitions set for the "standard" of dating. We could go on about the crazy and complicated world that is modern dating but we're not. At the very least, most relationships are difficult. Often leaving someone in the relationship confused and most likely wondering what happened on the other side to change what this "thing" was. 

In AWillThaGreat's track "Temporary", he covers the "topic of a man and his inconsistent escapades with women over time, with nothing being too steady for too long." You can feel it. A switch of his normal flow and featuring King Roya'l on the hook; he resonates a melodic sound with some internal thoughts brought to the light. 

Listen to the track below and tell who you need to tell how you really feel before it's too late. You'll thank CW and AWill that you did. 

"Temporary" (Ft. King Roya'l) Produced by Millz Douglas 'Do It Yourself' EP Coming Soon Follow AWillThaGreat: Twitter: twitter.com/awillthagreat Facebook: facebook.com/awillthagreatmusic Instagram: instagram.com/awillthagreat

Ruby Gee - One Monkey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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One Monkey don't stop the show but it might just start it for Ruby Gee.

A Milwaukee Native turned Denver resident, Ruby Gee brings us 'One Monkey.' A track presented by Momentous Entertainment; a company owned by her and a fellow artist Anto'Neyo. 'One Monkey' a short (we would call teaser) track gives any new listeners a snippet of Ruby's flow. Heavily influenced by 90s Hip Hop, smoking (Hey, she does live in Denver) and like most female emcees the right to brag about rapping bars around her counterparts; Ruby Gee has our attention. 

Ruby Gee's self-titled E.P. should be dropping pretty soon but until then peep the video below. 

Bo And His Beautiful Band - Hold Me Down

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We had to make you wait...NOW press play!

Some times we stall, but thats just so we can have you take another listen.

 

"Hold Me Down" by Bo and His Beautiful Band brings bright breathy female vocals and a electrifying male counterpart coming into the chorus giving that extra power to the track. The Single will be featured on Bo and Hiis Beautiful Bands up-and-coming EP titled, "Deux" set to drop in late February. The instrumentals is one of my favorite elements of "Hold Me Down". A smooth base groove, jazzy piano, and lots of percussion, the overall sound is not only unique but refreshing. The lyrics are simple and relatable, we all face moments of self doubt and get into situations where we feel like everybody is trying to hold us down.  Look out for the track and EP "Deux", judging off of what we have heard so far you won't want to miss this project.

Freebies for Election Day with your "I Voted" Sticker

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While we are not political. We understand the importance that voting has on OUR society.

Check out this list of freebies below including food and entertainment around Milwaukee. Note that most of them are "while supplies last" and most deals require wearing your “I voted” sticker. 

Then let CopyWrite know you voted by sending us a selfie of you and your "I Voted" sticker on any social media. Mention CopyWrite Magazine (@copywritemag) then use the hashtag #TakeAStance #CW ... we'll be giving away a prize to our favorite selfie.

AJ Bombers

25% off your entire bill

 

Black Husky

Wear your sticker on election day for a free 7oz. beer and enjoy the nacho potluck. Nacho fixin’s to share are encouraged.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1774191936202470/

 

Cafe Bavaria

Free small High Speed Wit bier

 

Cafe Benelux

Free small High Speed Wit bier

 

Cafe Centraal

Free small High Speed Wit bier

 

Cafe Hollander

Free small High Speed Wit bier

 

Cafe Lulu

Snack on Lulu’s famous house-made potato chips and a complimentary  champagne toast with the final results

http://www.lulubayview.com/

 

Club Garibaldi

Free can of Hamm’s and food while it lasts

http://clubgaribaldi.com/

 

Colonel Hart’s

Free mug of Miller, food specials

 

dandan

50% off first cocktail, wine or draft beer

 

Drink Wisconsinbly

Free pint of Miller High Life

http://www.drinkwi.pub/

 

Holey Moley

25% off

 

Honeypie

$1 off any dessert

 

Indulgence Chocolatiers

Free mini dark chocolate sea salt bar

 

Lazy Susan

Half off select wine, beer and all specialty cocktails

 

Lost Valley Cider Co.

$1 off your first drink

 

Mikey’s

Complimentary BBQ bites and appetizers, as well as “Trump and Hillary cocktail specials.” Starts at 5pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/350942248583951

 

MilwaukeeHome

Get 15% off your purchase when you come into there store location. Open till 7pm. 159 N Jackson St. Suite 101

 

The Nomad World Pub

Free can of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer

 

Onesto

25% off your entire bill

 

Palomino

Free “I Voted” shot and $1 off pie

http://palominobar.com/

 

Purple Door Ice Cream

20% off any menu board item

 

Smoke Shack

25% off your entire bill

 

Swig

25% off your entire bill

 

Transfer Pizza

20% off entire bill

 

Up & Under Pub

Get a free shot at the Up & Under comedy show, The “Gentle Giants Tour”

 

Water Buffalo

25% off your entire bill

 

BONUS freebie:

Free ride to the polls on a Bublr bike.

 

Thanks to our partners 88NINE for sharing this info with us. Read the original post here.

#WeSeeYou Lili K - MAGIC (Official Video)

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Sometimes we need a little magic... (maybe even a little hope) 

& in Lili K's video for "Magic" she's given us some much needed truth as she speaks on the treatment of women in today's society from misogyny to rape culture.

Lili K, a talented songstress from Milwaukee, shows off her soulful voice while declaring that we need to do better as a society. The track is a clear inspiration to change the way men (and maybe even some women) treat women. There’s even a part about midway through the track that runs through the several insults men hurl at women sometimes on a daily. 

Directed & filmed by Addison Wright & J Frank, in the video you'll notice symbols of strength, confidence, and just a simple and bold reminder that WOMEN ARE NOT MEANT TO BE SOLD. Lili surrounding herself with strong women of all curves and shades. We can't get enough. (ShoutOut to all the LadyBosses out there in the world.) 

Watch the video below and get ready for her sophomore album, Planet of Flowers expected to be released Feb 2017. 

#WeSeeYou Lili K

"Magic" written, produced, and performed by The Lili K Band
Recorded Engineer – Norman Marston
Mixing Engineer – Juan Peña
Mastering Engineer – Seth Foster
Directed & filmed by Addison Wright & J Frank

Makeup & Hair – Audrey Sparx
Styling & Floral Design – Dirty Blossom
Custom Set Design – Floyd A. Davis IV of Artpentry

Available now on iTunes, Amazon, Tidal, Spotify, etc.

Nicholas Louis - Horrible Bosses (produced by. EphRem) *COPYWRITE EXCLUSIVE*

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This week in music, we bring you "Horrible Bosses" by Nicholas Louis. Cool, classic, and smooth; this artist uses music as a tool to tell amazing stories, the story of the “human” struggle. In "Horrible Bosses" he plays on the vulnerability of pure human emotion.

(Something we feel should happen more often in the music scene... but we digress.)

This track features multiple elements that express an aura that make it something everyone can chill to. With vivid lyricism and jazzy instrumentals the the artist’s reality is brought to life. On an odd tip, his voice and flow is pecking at a little J.Cole? Hmmm…

Check it out for yourself and grasp what a “Horrible Boss" really means.  You won't be sorry.

Then if you thought to question his lyrics, check out his newest freestyle dropped via Twitter on the #BackToTheTopic Challenge. You'll understand what we hear.

About The Artist

“Nicholas Louis is a diverse and unique storyteller who has spawned from a St. Louis upbringing. Using his patented approach of somehow giving his vulnerabilities to his listeners in a comfortable fashion, Nic's music just finds its' ways of resonating with you. Nic' has shown a talent for being able to capture life's pursuits and paint them in creative musical compositions. Some that have earned him a widened-variety of listeners and a core fanbase. He has even already shown the ability to create a full-body of work with his debut project Something With Substance.”

So we heard...Ha!