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For many years, I have admired Fab 5 Freddy. Not really knowing much about him other than watching him on Yo! MTV Raps in the 90s, he always stuck out in my mind. As a kid, I didn't really know why he was famous but his swag was undeniable. I knew he was in the sphere of other legends of that era like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Blondie and Madonna but why?

Fred Brathwaite aka Fab 5 Freddy graced Atlanta with his presence this week to discuss his new book "Everybody's Fly, A Life of Art, Music, and Changing the Culture". As expected, he shared so many epic stories that evidenced universal alignment, with Fred's talent being at the right place and right time. He was at the inception of so many emerging subcultures, poised to navigate them with ease. The book is a fun read and it was such an honor to finally meet the iconic griot known as Fab 5 Freddy.

🎥 Fab 5 Freddy setting up how his film Wild Style came about.

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Day at the museum: Dallas Museum of Art

Unlike the European art, the African and Asian collections rarely feature the artist names. These works were often created for the collective for cultural purposes and not for the glory of the individual artist. Stark differences in the motivation and inspiration for these creations.

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Opening weekend of shyboy hi-fi, a new listening room and club that celebrates music in its purest form with the highest quality equipment in the country. It has as custom made OJAS sound system crafted by the expertise of Devon Turnbull. The underground club housed in a former bank has a cozy listening room covered in wall-to-wall dark blue velvet and custom sound system as the centerpiece. The inaugural Sound Advice was aptly hosted by Skeme Richards, renowned global DJ and vinyl grand master.

The second half of the night was danced away in the grand room. An equally impressive sound system permeated through the white, futuristic looking room. The ambient colored lights flowed through the room as diverse party-goers marveled at the DJ booth. Carefully crafted cocktails were poured all night and the whimsical sight of signature soft serve 🍦 ice cream being enjoyed made me chuckle. The friendly staff kept their spirits high during the busy night and Skeme's musical selections kept the vibes high all night. I hope shyboy becomes the go-to staple Dallas music lovers needed.

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Spent a rainy afternoon in Dallas after missing my flight and hopped over to the Dallas Museum of Art. I'd usually go to the Nasher Sculpture Center on a sunny day but got to take in some great contemporary art from around the world.