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Music Updates: Hip Hop Edition

Many artists are releasing new music and it might be hard to keep up with the latest updates. In case you missed out, here are a list of a few artists who have released or are releasing new content.

J Cole “4 Your Eyez” Only Documentary

J Cole just released a new documentary, 4 Your Eyez Only, A Dreamville Film now available on HBO. With the success of his previous documentary he released in 2015 for the Forrest Hills Drive Tour, many fans have been waiting for the premiere. The documentary showcased live performances and in depth interviews of J Cole during the 4 Your Eyez Only Tour. Different locations were shot for the documentary including Baton Rouge, Fergurson, Fayetteville, and his fathers hometown of Jonesboro Ark. After the release of his recently platinum album 4 Your Eyez Only in December of last year, he released a 40 minute documentary demonstrating how his life has been ever since the Forrest Hills Drive Tour. Watch the 40 minute video here and check out the trailer of his new documentary below.

Kendrick Lamar’s New Album “DAMN.”

It all started with K Dot’s latest track The Heart Part 4 where he had everyone fuzzing about him taking shots at Big Sean, Drake, and Donald Trump. As he left his fans anticipating for more, he then released another track Humble which led the rapper to receive even more recognition. After all the wait, on April 14th he finally released his new album DAMN. which left everyone in awe. He is back, bigger than ever and has features with U2, Rihanna, and Zacari. Currently, he just headlined day 3 of Coachella this past weekend and performed his new album live for the first time. Rumors has it he is dropping a second album, but for now, we will have to wait and see what K Dot has in store.

Logic’s New Album “Everybody”

The Maryland rapper has done it once again with releasing his fourth studio album Everybody which is set to drop on May 5th. On his Instagram, he released the trailer of a European style painting that shows everyone who were involved making the album. Everybody is about how Logic  experienced hardships being part black and part white. Recently, Logic has reached a billion streams on Spotify and is at his peak of his career. Logic released a music video for his new song Black Spiderman and certainly it does not disappoint. A few weeks back, he also released Everybody which was the first song he released off his new album. Watch the trailer for his new album Everybody.

Post Malone’s Beerbongs and Bentleys

Post Malone just announced he will be releasing a new album this summer called Beerbongs and Bentleys. His latest album Stoney has become gold and his hit single Congratulations featuring Quavo, has gotten platinum. If that wasn’t enough for his fans, he is coming back for more this summer bigger than ever.

Mary J Blige’s New Album Features Kanye West, Quavo, and Dj Khaled

Mary J Blige is releasing a new album called Strength of a Woman, which includes Hip Hop legends Kanye West, Migo’s Quavo, Dj Khaled and more. She revealed the tracklist for her new album on Twitter and mentioned this was her most powerful project yet. There is still little information about the album but the date is set for April 28th.

Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, and Timbaland Possible Future Collaboration

Pharrell posted an Instagram a few weeks back of Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and himself posing for a picture. The trio are recognized for their multiple hits they had in the past and are back on social media. Could this mean they are in the works of a new album? Either way, this is going to lead to something epic that may happen in the near future.

It’s barely April and there are more unannounced music on the way. Which artist are you most excited about?

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FYF Fest Updates

FYF Fest is coming soon and this time they are hosting their biggest event yet. Single day passes are available now with only a limited amount for sale. Friday single day passes are available for $109 plus fees along with Saturday and Sunday passes for $125 plus fees. Weekend General Admission passes are still available for $299 plus fees and Weekend VIP passes are available for $599 plus fees. For more information about tickets visit fyffest.com.

Recently, four new artists have been added to this years lineup including Chicano Batman, Kelly Lee Owens, Homeshake, and Honey Soundsystem. This is one of the festivals you don’t want to miss out on. Check out last years recap video below.

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Goosebumps ft. Kendrick Lamar

Travis Scott has released a music video for Goosebumps featuring Kendrick Lamar from his sophomore album Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight. The “Rodeo” rapper posted a picture on Instagram stating that his single had gone platinum before he unveiled the visual on Monday, April 3rd exclusively through Apple Music.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSMcA8AFt5W/?taken-by=travisscott

The video commences with Travis Scott rising out of a bed as a flaming skeleton surrounded by two bloody temptresses in red dresses. As it progresses, you find yourself in an array of colorful visuals and psychedelic animation that looks like something out of a Lo-Fi Horror film.

A spotlight then appears over Kendrick lying down on grass rapping “I want to press my like, yeah, I wanna press my, I want a green light, I wanna be like.” The Compton MC’s scene transitions in and out over hazy, colorful smoke going to a clip of him behind what appears to be the depths of hell and then back to a spotlight of him rapping again. The video finally ends with a bird-winged Travis plopped down on a throne.

You can watch Travis Scott’s trippy music video below:

https://twitter.com/trvisXX/status/848938760821645312

Goosebumps is directed by duo Alex Lee & Kyle Whitman, known as BRTHR, who have previously produced The Weekend’s visuals for his singles Party Monster and In The Night. So it was no doubt, the pair would fall short from a jaw-dropping, hallucinogenic, mind-altering experience like they did when filming & editing for the I Can’t Feel My Face singer.   

Travis was also a guest on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show, where he discussed the new video. “Man it was a process, I probably did this video about four times” he told Zane. Travis was going through several different videos with different directors before he decided on the BRTHR inspired visual.

He also talks about his upcoming Bird’s Eye Tour which looks to make its runs this summer. One of the first stops is Indio, California’s own Coachella festival which is known to establish trends and put on artists that have previously not been recognized. Travis says, “My next thing now is this Coachella business…Dude levels [to this performance].”

Travis Scott also played two new tracks over the phone interview. The songs are tentatively called “Rerun” and “Lo-Fi,” and are from a collaborative album between Quavo and himself.

You can check out the link to Zane Lowe’s Interview with Travis Scott below:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/idsa.1c3f5390-1897-11e7-82e4-55a8b3635e94

With so much anticipation towards his next collaborative album with Quavo from the Migos and his upcoming Coachella performance, we can only expect more music and more visuals from Travis Scott.

Stay tuned for more details!

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SF Outside Lands 2017

Superfly Presents, Another Planet Entertainment, and Starr Hill Presents  annual music festival, Outside Lands, will be hosting their 10 year anniversary celebration on August 11-13 in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park.

This year’s line up promises to be as big as the 10 year anniversary makes it to be. With headliners such as Metallica, The Who, Gorillaz, Lorde, and A Tribe Called Quest it’s no wonder why the buzz around this festival is generating all sorts of hype on  Twitter.

HEYO i got my tickets for outside lands 2017!!! @sfoutsidelands pic.twitter.com/uK5Q5Z6mKo

— alex (@darkcloudsz) March 30, 2017

ranger dave needs to drop the lineup before I drop $400 @sfoutsidelands

— CVC (@caseyvc32) March 30, 2017

Got my tickets for @sfoutsidelands !!! TOO STOKED. 🤘🏼😎 #3daypass #SanFrancisco #FestivalSeason pic.twitter.com/IdvvuJCUOD

— Danny Devito (@AliAlivenegas) March 30, 2017

For festival headliners The Who, the Outside Lands performance will take place immediately after their six shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas which begins July 29th and wraps August 11th, according to The Guardian . The Vegas residency comes as the Who wind down their “last big tour,” which began in 2014 and will reschedule shows next month in England.

Meanwhile, Metallica will play the festival towards the end of their North American tour, while Outside Lands marks another music festival for Lorde, who will also play at Cochella 2017 in Indio, CA. Lorde will also release her long-awaited sophomore album, Melodrama, June 16th. Outside Lands is also currently the only North American date Gorillaz have scheduled as they plan to release their album, Humanz, on April 28th.

You can check out the promo video and the lineup for Outside Lands 2017 below:

In addition to a stacked line up, attendees can also enjoy a broad range of culinary experiences. This year, festival goers will have access to more than 80 Bay Area restaurants, 40 plus North California wineries, and close to 30 regional breweries.

Outside Lands will also feature a comedy lineup again this year which has yet to be announced.

Both 3-day and single-day General Admission and VIP tickets go on sale Thursday, April 6 at 10 AM Pacific Time here on there website!  Make sure to cop your tickets as fast as possible because the past six years of the festival have sold out.

A portion of every ticket sold will benefit San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department.

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Speak Your Dreams and Goals Into Existence

“We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Marianne Wilson

The power of the mind is no joke! In fact, The Law of Attraction suggests that we are the sole beings responsible for both the positive and negative influences that come into our lives by simply focusing on our own thoughts and actions.

This means that if you spend your days wallowing and sulking over losses, regrets, and fears, you are more than likely experiencing negative energy surrounding your daily life. However, if you see the good in every person and experience you encounter, and always see the “silver lining” even in the worst of situations, you will soon start to see positivity in your relationships and experiences.

Therefore, the Law of Attraction encourages us to see that WE have the freedom to manifest our own destiny.

Speaking your dreams and goals into existence is the best way to see the Law of Attraction in action.

“How do you do this?” you may ask. Well for starters, talk about the things you want to happen within your life and in time they will come into fruition in some form or another.

However, this is easier said than done, so here is a comprehensive list of 5 ways you can ensure positivity and prosperity happens within your life.

1. Speak with Optimism & Confidence

When speaking about your dreams and desires it is important to talk about them with passion and trust. Have you ever sat through a presentation in class in which you knew the person had no clue about what they were talking about? These people are typically the ones who are repeatedly looking down at their cue cards without ever once making eye contact with the audience, or the ones who have to take several pauses in between their sentences because they are thinking about what to say next.

Sound familiar? Well, that example holds true when you are talking about what your future goals and ambitions are as well. You must learn to talk with affirmation in what you want and how you plan to execute this. Be enthusiastic, hopeful, and trust in the process because in time the Universe will eventually deliver.

2. Write down your plans in detail, have pictures up of the things you want, and most importantly VISUALIZE!

Similar to the unprepared student example, you can never be too prepared either. Always remember that you must visualize the end result of every goal executed. You can do this by writing down how you plan to achieve these goals in detail. You must always be one step ahead of the competition by strategizing and formulating a plot to get to where you want to be.

Another example of doing this is by having a picture or a visual of what you want to achieve. Did you know that before rapper & songwriter Drake bought his YOLO estate for $7.7 million in the Hidden Hills, he actually had a desktop image of the house on his computer for years? Visualizing is the key to every goal executed. If you conceive an image of what you want and have a plan to get there, you will always be one step ahead.

3. Never Mind the Naysayers

As Dreamville rapper J. Cole once said, “If they don’t know your dreams, then they can’t shoot them down.” Some people thrive off of negativity and enjoy seeing others fail at what they do. Those people are the ones who are generally always angry and have nothing but horrible things to say about others. You must learn to steer away from the Naysayers because as much as you want to help, sometimes they are better off being left by themselves. You must never speak about your dreams and ambitions around these people because they will always look for ways to discourage you. Be the bigger person and learn to step away from those people and continue to aim for the stars.

4. Surround yourself with people that you want to be like.

As the Law of Attraction suggests, like attracts like. Being around someone who is generally always working towards achieving a goal they set for themselves or someone who is genuinely always happy to help out people as much as they can, reflects immediately because they are typically the ones that stand out the most. People who are ambitious, hard-working, caring, and most importantly happy are the people who will carry you towards success.

These are the type of people you want to be around because their energy will always push you to better yourself and accomplish things that you never thought possible. Having an immediate confidant or team to rely on is one of the most, if not the most important factor in achieving your goals. We as humans are social beings and thrive off of interaction and connectivity. Therefore, you must keep in mind that we need others in order to shape the person you want to become.

5. Never sulk over the losses and remain humble even in your wins

You have to learn that no matter how positive of a person you are and how well you execute all of your plans, life happens and not every day will bring you prosperity and joy. That is why you must expect that these “bad days” will eventually come and you can’t let it slow down the progress you’ve made. You are your own worst enemy, and for that reason you must take the losses as they come and keep pushing to have a better day then the day before with every sunrise.

Also, learn that even though you may be reaping the benefits of your success, you must also remain humble because at any moment it can and will be taken away from you. Do yourself a favor and always keep working on the next goal.

As for myself, the dream is to one day be a video or news editor for Complex Magazine or Genius. My biggest passion in life is Hip-Hop music and I’m always trying to learn more about the culture whether it is from films, interviews, books, or personal experience.

I have recently become the Vice President of my journalism club Radio Television Digital News Association at Cal State Northridge and have continuously sought out for any guest speakers within the music journalism field. Last semester, my biggest accomplishment was being able to talk to one of my idols within the game, Andres Tardio, who is a freelance writer for Billboard, Complex, Genius, MTV News, and RapUp. Before he left, he jokingly told us a line from Notorious B.I.G’s Kick In The Door. “Stay low and keep firing,” he uttered for completely different reasons than the New York MC originally intended when writing the lyric. Andres simply meant to stay humble and keep working towards all your goals. That line has always stuck with me and for that reason I am more then determined to reach my destination.

I have also recently joined the Collective Lifestyle family as a blog editor and hope to expand my connections, get hands on experience, and also be involved with the culture as much as I can. The people I have came across have helped me get to where I’m at and for that I am forever grateful for at the opportunity to become a better version of myself.

The best is yet to come, so stay tuned!

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Top Execs Hitting XLIVE 2017’s Data and Analytics Summit in LA

XLIVE 2017 Data & Analytics Summit – Los Angeles – Premiere live event & entertainment conference, XLIVE kicks off their 2017 offerings this spring with their highly anticipated 2017 Data & Analytics Summit, a precursor to the main conference slated for this December in Las Vegas. Taking place April 4th – 5th at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, the Data & Analytics Summit will convene live event producers, sports executives, festivals, leading data and analytics executives, in addition to brands hosting their own corporate events and festivals under one roof to educate attendees on the latest technologies emerging at the forefront of event production.

As live event and festival production teams encounter increased competition from one another while striving to provide unique experiences for fans and attendees alike, technology will serve as a cornerstone in this differential effort for years to come. Presiding over the Summit to discuss how to remain ahead of an ever-changing industry is an impressive roster of speakers from some of the most influential companies across the globe, spearheaded by Todd Holloway, Director of Content Science & Algorithms – Netflix; Brandon Ramsey, Director of Business Analytics & Strategy – Golden State Warriors; Akshay Khanna, VP of Strategy – Philadelphia 76ers; Eesean Bolden, VP of A&R – Warner Brothers Records; Kyle Burkhardt, Director of Business Intelligence – Los Angeles Kings; Scott Mitchem, Protective Security Advisory – LA District, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Olivia Diamond, Director of Brand Partnerships – POP Montreal; John Trumble, Managing Director – New York City Wine & Food Festival; Arri Landsman-Roos, Director of Analytics, Jacksonville Jaguars; Meryl Johnson, Director – Digital Strategy, Country Music Association; and Josh Baird, Director of Social Media & Audience Development – FOX Sports.

These remarkable leaders plus many more will participate in a wealth of panels over the two day summit, exploring key topics on-stage such as the following in addition to over 40 other enlightening panels and keynote addresses:

•Fanalytics – Data driven ticket sales strategies to monetize target audiences •Follow the Money – Measuring the value of sponsorship activations through big data •You Are What You Watch – How Netflix is changing the state of entertainment through data and analytics •Unlocking the Future – Exploring the next generation in data discovery through emerging technology •The Digital Age – How brands and event organizers can benefit from data collection partnerships in digital advertising •Safety First – The use of data and analytics to secure live event venues in an insecure world •The Social Stage – Why social media data offers the most revealing audience profiles

“XLIVE is hitting on the hottest issue in the festival industry right now,” says Aidan Augustin of Feathr, a digital marketing and analytics platform for event organizers, “As new technologies connect online and offline customer data, live events are finally becoming quantifiable.”

Feathr is one of the esteemed 2017 Summit Sponsors who have joined forces to ensure this year’s Summit is a widely successful endeavor. Alongside Feathr are Presenting Sponsor Eventbrite, Premier Sponsor Vendini and last but not least, Conference Co-Chair Umbel. Companies Vendini and Umbel also have the honor of contributing to the agenda, as both have team members participating on panels in addition to their respective sponsorship roles – Umbel Representative Senior Partner, Strategic Services Dave Cedrone and Vendini Appointee Mark Meyerson, VP and GM of Live Music.

Over $1.1billion was invested in event technology in 2016, a direct reflection of how digital transformation in the live event sector is growing at unprecedented levels. As digitization of the live experience continues to expand, XLIVE offers event organizers the opportunity to learn to harness the power of data to more effectively engage attendees, understand customer behavior, increase revenue, analyze competition, identify talent trends, monetize assets, and enhance sponsorship activation.

Registration for XLIVE 2017’s Data & Analytics Summit is now open — Don’t miss your opportunity to engage with top luminaries in the realm of D&A!

With plans for XLIVE 2017 to return to Las Vegas December 10-13, 2017, multi-faceted organization XLIVE will continue to revolutionize the way live event and festival organizations share expertise, learn, and most paramount, envision the future of the industry. XLIVE convenes with leading experts at the intersection of music, film, culinary, beverage, eSports, technology and the experiences that culminate at festivals and live events. Reflecting the passion of the vibrant festival community, XLIVE serves as a catalyst for curating unique, memorable and life-changing experiences within the growing, dynamic and influential realm of festivals. XLIVE opens 2017 with its Data and Analytics Summit this April 4th – 5th, 2017.

To stay up to date with all XLIVE news and industry happenings – sign up for the XLIVE newsletter at the bottom of the website’s registration page. We’ll see you next year in Vegas!

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21 Savage Issa Tour

21 Savage is finally headlining his first tour along with other upcoming artists such as Young M.A., The Grizzley, and Young Nudy.  After his outbreak as a new artist in 2016, he gained recognition for his unique beats and outstanding flow that shook the world. Many rappers and fans respected the artist for bringing a new sound into the rap game.

As his popularity rises, he had features with Drake, Future, Young Thug, and many other artists. He also released an album last year called “Savage Mode” produced by famous Hip Hop producer Metro Boomin’. His two singles “X” featuring Future and “No Heart” have gained recognition as he keeps excelling in his career. This is just a gist of what the Atlanta rapper can do, his anticipating album Issa Album will be released later on this spring. 21 Savage is at his highest peak of his career and he is here to prove it.

Get your tickets now, you don’t want to miss out on this epic tour. Click here to buy your tickets.

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FYF Fest 2017

FYF Fest has recently released their lineup today on their Instagram. From Rap to Indie, the festival has a variation of genres being showcased. The festival will be taking place in Exposition park from July 21st to July 23rd. This is the first time FYF will extend the event to three days.

Missy Eliot will be making a return performance as one of the major headliners on Friday along with Björk. Björk is an artist from Iceland who is a singer, an actress, producer, and songwriter. This year, the long awaited artist everyone has been talking about, Frank Ocean, will kickstart the second day on Saturday. After his album release of Blonde last year, Frank Ocean was featured in a song with Calvin Harris called Slide and just released his new single Chanel this month. On Sunday, the must see rock band Nine Inch Nails will be closing the festivities on the last day.

Other artists include A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, Iggy Pop, Solange, Run the Jewels, Flying Lotus, Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals, MGMT, Little Dragon, The Drums, stand-up comedian Hannibal Buress and much more.

Tickets go on sale March 24th at 12 p.m. Weekend General Admission passes are $299 plus fees. VIP passes are $549 plus fees. Tickets for single day passes will be $125 plus fees available mid-April.

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A$AP Rocky appears on Frank Ocean's Chanel Remix

Friday night Frank Ocean debuted his latest song, Chanel, on Beats 1 Radio. Chanel has been Frank’s first release since his well praised album Blonde. Fans can now stream the track on Spotify and Apple Music. However it doesn’t stop there. During the Beats 1 Radio show a remixed version of Chanel played with a verse from A$AP Rocky appearing during the songs end. Flacko himself has yet to release his album but you can hear his verse for yourself here.

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5 Ways You Can Change the World

The world is in your hands believe it or not, you have a chance to change it for the better. If you think about it, changing the world sounds impossible to do but it can be accomplished by starting off small. Here is our list of how to be the better version of you.

1. Positivity is Key 

Being positive can be cliche at times but it is our motive to get through the day regardless of how life is at the moment. Negativity can make anyone its victim and with this kind of mentality this can affect your daily lifestyle. If you are currently struggling, this means the journey to your happiness is only the beginning and not the end. Positivity is like bacteria, it’s easily contagious towards others and we can make this world truly a better place.

2. Go Green

Not many people think about going green nowadays and it is time to try something new for a change. Have you ever started a garden and grown your own food? It is costly efficient and you are making a change by avoiding food products from companies who are harming the environment. Collect plastic bottles you see on the ground, it might be disgusting at first but you are actually making the planet cleaner.

3. Stand Up For Your Beliefs

Always go with your gut instinct, say what is right for you and for other people. If you are witnessing someone getting bullied, expose that person in front of everyone and I guarantee you there will be results. People are starting movements and protests in order to protect our rights as citizens. That should show that you are not alone and chances are you will find someone with a similar mentality. So stand up for what is right and everything will be alright.

4. Stay Kind

No matter where you are in the world, initiating acts of kindness is a universal language. Everyone will appreciate your intentions you are trying to make towards others and at the same time you will appreciate yourself. The type of energy you put out in the world is the same type of energy you shall receive. At times, everyone will feel frustrated of some sort, it happens. Take a step back and see how you can find alternatives to fix the problem, you don’t want to spread your negative behavior towards others.

5. Be the Change

Yes you read that right, be the change! You can make an impact towards other people no matter how huge the world is. If your dreams don’t scare you, then you are not dreaming big enough. At this moment of time, there are many problems going on in this world and we need a person who is a good leader towards others. Be the influence and take the first step to break free from your bubble to make real change. I agree, it is difficult to stand out but there is always a way to get through rough patches. People can be compared to water, we flow through the types of obstacles that are blocking our path.

These are some of the ideas have came up with to change the people around us. Do you have any ideas others from ours? As always share with us your thoughts.

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Mysteryland USA 2017

Mysteryland USA is coming to Bethel Woods in New York for their 25th Anniversary on June 9th-12th. Mysteryland is going to be taken place at the same site the legendary Woodstock Festival was once held in 1969. Celebrate like it’s the 60’s because you are going to be part of the epic history. The lineup this year is incredible, the festival is  targeting a larger musical demographic for all audiences to enjoy.

G-Eazy will be closing the first day of Mysteryland with his smooth flows that everyone can’t get enough of. On the second day, LCD Soundsystem will be making a comeback performance with rumors of a fourth studio album in the making. End the last day by grooving with Major Lazer as their performances are always upbeat and will not disappoint. Some of the supporting headliners includes Porter Robinson, RL Grime, Big Gigantic, Bob Moses, and Louis the Child.

Mysteryland is going to be massive and there are more artists you have yet to see. Early bird tickets are currently available but prices will go up by tomorrow. Buy your tickets now before they sell out!

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The Revival of the Dakota Pipeline

President Donald Trump has recently approved to continue the construction of the pipeline in Dakota and Keystone XL last Tuesday. The purpose of the pipeline was to increase oil transportation towards American consumers and avoid relying on foreign countries for oil. Supporters say this will avoid the aid of other countries, boost the economy, and create thousands of jobs. Opponents of the pipeline argue that the development of the pipeline can affect the land and water, release greenhouse gases, and intrude on sacred Native American sites. What is at stake here is the possibility of an oil leak contaminating the rivers near by. The Native American tribes protecting the water say the Missouri River and Lake Oahe are the two water sources that can possibly be endangered. If an oil leak occurs, which is very common, the river supplying for thousands of people from North Dakota, South Dakota, and a few more states south of North Dakota will be affected. Both the Missouri River and Lake Oahe can become contaminated, which would affect the 10,000 members of the Standing Sioux Tribe who have reservations on the central part of North and South Dakota. Supporters of the pipeline say this is will be an environmental friendly idea without the use of trucks or trains to transport oil.

Last year, several protesters gathered including many Native American tribes such as the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, environmentalists, veterans, and activists. As the tension of the protests increased, the project was put to a halt causing a surprising “victory”. At the time, the Obama administration discontinued the project and met with some of the Native tribes to find alternative ways to protect their land.

Just last week, President Donald Trump signed a bill to move forward with the pipeline projects.  This action will result in more continued protests from the water protectors. The protests have definitely helped gain lots of attention and support for the water protectors, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping corporate interests. The American people were tricked into believing the project would discontinue and not invade the sacred lands of the Native Americans who live there, but still the government is not acting in the best interests of the American people. How do you feel about this situation that is currently happening? Is President Trump acting upon the best interests of our country’s people or not? Are profits really more important than the Earth that we live on? If our country really just an Oil Company with an army?  Share with us your thoughts and opinions.

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Lightning in a Bottle Lineup Released

Lightning in a Bottle‘s lineup has finally arrived for this year’s Memorial Day Weekend. The annual festival will be going on from May 24th through the 29th, which is a long five days to enjoy this conscious festival experience. This festival is a unique experience where people can come together and explore the different kinds of food, art, and participate in physical activities such as yoga. Not to mention, this festival wouldn’t be complete without this years amazing lineup.

This year Bassnectar, Bob Moses, Jhene Aiko, along with many artists will be performing at the Lightning Stage. Richie Hawtiwn, TroyBoi, Perfect Stranger, and Too Many Zooz will also make an appearance, these artists are one of the most known electronic dance DJs around. This festival has a mixture of electric sounds that attracts an audiences with a good ear for good music. Take a look at this year’s trailer for Lightning in a Bottle 2017.

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New Year's Resolution

Every start of a New Year we come up with resolutions we always want to follow but dies down when we get towards the end of the year. Here are the top 5 resolutions you can keep in mind if you have no clue where to begin.

1. Do Something Different

Whenever you wake up in the morning think of something you can do different today. Now I don’t mean by having an identity crisis and moving to Switzerland but what I mean is a small change.  Lets say one day you are heading to class with your normally “unassigned” assigned sitting. What if you sat somewhere else? Your whole experience of that class will be different based on the new people you meet. Just tweak your day with little changes and life may become unexpectedly more interesting.

2. Be more Optimistic

Learning to think more positive comes a long way when there are obstacles to overcome on a daily basis. Just by waking up, you can be thankful of the little things in life you might not even notice throughout your day. With this tactic, you can revert the negative mentality with an optimistic perspective and conquer any situation. Little do you know, you are setting a prime example for others, soon enough your friends and family will start to notice the difference you are making for yourself.

3. Traveling

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to experience something new for a change? Currently, you are stuck in a small bubble where it can be difficult to break free, take this as a challenge and explore new places. It is a great way to distract yourself from all your responsibilities and get a break from your normal routine. Tell us what places you will be traveling in the future, we would like to know what part of the world you are visiting.

4. Stick to Your Decisions

This year try to be more assertive with your decisions whenever you come across a difficult choice to make. Saying no doesn’t make you a bad person, it just means you are doing what is best for you. I guarantee you will live your life peacefully without any stress. Whenever you go out to eat and you’re not sure whether to get the sandwich or the combo, go for the combo you’ll thank me later.

5. Healthy Lifestyle

Our greatest enemy is being healthy. We have all been guilty of eating those extra spicy Hot Cheetos along with a nice cold refreshing soda on the side. It’s time to change your eating habits and envision a new version of yourself. I am not saying to go on a full on diet but just eat what is right, you know exactly what I mean.  One day whenever you have nothing to do just hit the weights or just go for a jog, you’ll feel a lot better than just being at home looking at your phone all day. Also, eating healthy greens while avoiding meat with a chicken based diet can help prevent global warming.

There you have it, the top five New Year’s resolutions we came up with. Make it your goal to finish the year strong by completing at least a few of your own resolutions. What are your New Year’s resolutions? Share with us your own list.

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Air + Style 2017

This upcoming February Air + Style will be taking place at Exposition Park in Downtown Los Angeles holding their fourth annual this year. This isn’t your average festival, you see there is a catch, this is a type of festival which includes both music and snowboarding. That is something you don’t see everyday. With pro riders Markus Kleveland, Sebastien Toutant, Darcy Sharpe, and along with many others, these guys are ready to shred right in front of your eyes. Many of these high class riders have competed from Beijing to Innsbruck and are making their way towards Los Angeles for the 16 story jump. Take a look at these insane tricks performed by some of the riders.

Aside from the awesome snowboarding, you cant forget about the lineup. This year some the artists include Major Lazer, Flume, and Louis the Child. Others also include Atmosphere, YG, and Vic Mensa. Having a great competition and a great lineup goes hand in hand, this festival does it all.

Make sure to buy your tickets before they sell out. The event will be taking place on February 18th and 19th. This is a one of a kind experience you don’t want to miss since it hardly ever snows here in California. Here is the link to their website for tickets.

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XLIVE 2016 Brings Out the Best of the Festival Industry Under One Roof in an Effort to Push the Festival Culture Forward

The twinkling backdrop of Las Vegas dimmed as the premiere installment of festival and live event conference XLIVE drew to a successful close this past December 5-7. Having rounded up a high caliber roster of luminaries from the live event and festival production industries, XLIVE 2016 proved to be worth the wait as attendees commingled throughout the day’s schedule of events and deep into the after-hours at XLIVE sponsored parties. Having amassed an astounding 140+ experts to preside at each carefully curated session, the creators of XLIVE offered up a wealth of panels and workshops highlighting everything from music and food & beverage festivals to eSports for attendees to discuss current topics and explore the bustling future of live event operations.

For a glimpse into the game-changing conference and expo – watch XLIVE’s dynamic 2016 Recap video, which features soundbite interviews with keynote speakers such as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy Chip Conley, and Eventbrite’s Co-Founder & CEO Julia Hartz, who remarks on her personal experience at XLIVE, saying “I think XLIVE is an exceptional experience because it is bringing together the best and brightest in the industry to exchange ideas.”

Of the many tracks offered over the three day conference, several panels caught the attention of the enthusiastic crowds such as ‘State of the Artists – The Importance of Festivals to Musicians’ spearheaded by special guest speaker, artist & Frye Co-Founder Ja Rule who is launching his Fyre Festival in April and May of 2017 off a private island in the Bahamas. Ja Rule was joined onstage by CEO of CID Entertainment Dan Berkowitz, Owner of Circle Talent Agency Steve Gordon, plus a handful of other artist relations and entertainment professionals. Here, attendees had the opportunity to listen as the panel shared how festivals have positively impacted the careers of the artists they manage, while explaining how emerging artists can use festivals as a springboard to their own success. It was very insightful to see perspectives from both the artists’ and festivals’ viewpoints and how it comes into strategic play for booking festivals.

Other high profile sessions included the exploratory panel, ‘Press Pass – The Impact of Media Relationships on Festivals and Live Events’ which featured journalists from some of the most renowned publications in the world. Lending their insight into shared personal experiences regarding media relations and invaluable advice on how the media can make or break a festival, were featured writers from Forbes, Billboard, The Huffington Post, LA Weekly + Fest300 with moderation by creative agency and top publicity firm founder, The Confluence’s Russell Ward.

Making sure to pioneer the latest frontiers across all live event production, XLIVE also coalesced an impressive array of leaders to talk about the current state and sweeping evolution for the rising niche and almost $1 billion dollar industry of eSports. Putting together a program that was specifically designed for the eSports community with panels discussing the industry’s stronghold as the next media content gold rush, XLIVE brought Senior Vice President of Activision Blizzard Mike Sepso to give a keynote speech on the exhibition hall floor to round out the morning’s agenda on the final day.

The XLIVE experience was not limited to tracks of enlightening panels – also up for discovery were three highly regarded workshops where festival heads could go to learn industry secrets and techniques on how to take their event next level. A huge hit among the attending production houses was the ‘Festival Mergers & Acquisitions’ workshop, whose immense popularity hints at bigger things to come within the future of the festival community and live events across the globe.

Emphasized throughout XLIVE was the importance of identifying and defining what makes an event truly special, encouraging each and every producer to hone in on a vision and delivering the tools necessary to actualize that vision. Echoed in his own keynote, Oak View Group’s Tim Leiweke said it best noting that the best thing Paul Tollett ever did for Coachella was to not let Leweike and AEG take over the vision of the festival. Tim Leiweke’s keynote was amazingly put together with an inside look at what major players in the industry are up to. It was a keynote you just had to be at.

Looking ahead, XLIVE continues its crusades into 2017 with the ‘Data & Analytics’ Summit taking place in Los Angeles this April 4-5. During two days of interactive discussions with industry experts such as Google’s Head of Industry – Ticketing and Live Events Michal Lorenc, and Golden State Warrior’s Director of Business Analytics & Strategy Brandon Ramsey, XLIVE will invite participants to look closer at how festivals and live events are utilizing their existing technology applications to better understand attendee behavior, sponsorship activations, identify valuable customers, garner best practices with current marketing activations, and more. Organizations in attendance will include music festivals, concerts, film festivals, beer festivals, wine & food festivals, popular brands, eSports events, Cons, event venues, sports teams, event tech solution providers, event services companies, and many other organizations serving the live event and festival community. For more details on featured speakers and/or to register for the summit, be sure to visit the XLIVE website.

XLIVE will also be hosting a specialty eSports focused event in New York City during the week of August 21 – more details to be released early in the new year via the XLIVE website. For a taste of the eSports topics covered at XLIVE 2016, check out 2016’s eSports agenda.

With plans already in the works for XLIVE 2017 to return to Las Vegas December 10-13, 2017, multi-faceted organization XLIVE will continue to revolutionize the way live event and festival organizations share expertise, learn, and most paramount, envision the future of the industry. XLIVE convenes with leading experts at the intersection of music, film, culinary, beverage, eSports, technology and the experiences that culminate at festivals and live events. Reflecting the passion of the vibrant festival community, XLIVE serves as a catalyst for curating unique, memorable and life-changing experiences within the growing, dynamic and influential realm of festivals.

To stay up to date with XLIVE news and industry happenings – sign up for the XLIVE newsletter at the bottom of the website’s registration page. We’ll see you next year in Vegas!

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Coachella 2017 Confirmed Lineup

Coachella has recently released this years lineup earlier today on their Instagram. Coachella will be taking place from April 14th to the 16th and on April 21st to the 23rd! On Friday Radiohead will be headlining their comeback performance for all those fans awaiting for their return. With their new released album “I See You” by the xx along with Empire of the Sun, both are just a perfect mix for everyone who loves indie. The one and only Dillon Francis will be there and hey, who knows what surprises he might have in store for both weekends. For all those hip hop heads out there, Mac Miller, and of course, Travis Scott are one of the big names listed for Friday.

On Saturday, “Queen B” Beyonce, is headlining for both weekends, with having her newly released album “Lemonade” you don’t want to miss her amazing set. If you are in the mood for some trap Gucci Mane and Future are your go tos if you just want bug out with your favorite artists. DJ Snake having his hit single “Let Me Love You”, perhaps there may be a possible Justin Beiber appearance? If you want to vibe out and have a mellow time Tycho got you covered. One of the classic bands Two Door Cinema and the upcoming Schoolboy Q will all be there for the second day.

On Sunday, K Dot himself is headlining the last day of Coachella, after many features and releasing his new album “How To Pimp a Butterfly” fans have been waiting for this moment. Surprisingly, Lorde is making an appearance after it has been a long period of time since her last performance. Bless up with DJ Khaled and Lil Uzi Vert, plus Galantis, Porter Robinson, Marshmello, the lineup just keeps gets better.

Coachella has done it once again by giving us this epic lineup for 2017. It is a good way to kick start the new year with some good news. As always these artists might have a few surprises up their sleeves, you are definitely in for a treat. Passes go on sale tomorrow Wednesday at 11 o’clock in the morning. Tickets will sell out I guarantee you!

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