OVO Taking Over NoHo?
In the congested heart of the big apple, Drake fans galore lined up at the corner of Bond Street and Bowery Saturday, December 10, for the grand opening of the OVO flagship store. Two days had already passed when I ventured out to see the infrastructure for myself. When I arrived to the street corner, my eyes […]
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Behind Used To Do with Lono Bristol
Behind Used To Do with Lono Bristol to talk about recent achievements and what’s next for the Brooklyn artist.
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Behind The Scenes of #3EAZY
Nazdaq, E&J, and CMartyMar takes you behind the scenes of Eazy Jeezus, a collaboration for the #3EAZY art show and showcase.
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#3EAZY at Cantina Royal
This past Black Friday was full of smiles and warm laughter at the 3EAZY event at Cantina Royal. A group of young artists, hailing from New York City, collaborated for such an eventful night in Williamsburg, which included the release of CMartyMar‘s “Eazy Jeezus” cap collection — created in collaboration with ENJNYC and Nazdaq, and […]
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Artist Branding 101: 3 Tips to Building Your Brand Online
In this generation, it isn’t just about how many followers you have, but also, who are the people following your followers. You have the ability to reach an audience much larger than any other artist in history! You’re not just somebody on the corner handing out their mixtape. You are a brand just waiting to blow […]
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Julian Stephen
Earlier in the Summer, we had the opportunity to sit down with Julian Stephen. Artist/Rapper from Queens, New York, who now resides in Harlem. From music to aspirations and future endeavors, our sit down went from professional to a conversation about life. Over the course of the year, he’s been dropping singles and music videos […]
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$JAYY “BEEEMS” Into Juke
Earlier in the Summer, HangTime had the chance to sit down with Cartel’s youngest DJ and Producer, $JAYY. We’re not too far into the Fall months and we already have an update for you on the whereabouts of the North Plainfield native.
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Reggae Meets Jersey Club
If you’re looking for something savory to listen to with a little bit of cultural tinge, BedSqueakSquad recently released their third single, “Bom Bom.” The classic reggae track by Jully Black and Tanya Stephens had it’s rework, done by DJ Jakkz, into a club banger. It has only been public for a few short days and […]
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Let’s Talk About Hair…
I might not be the appropriate person to talk about hair, especially natural hair, because I am not the most knowledgeable about it. Yes! I am Black and I grew up with the barrettes in my hair, along with those annoying bobos and beads. From the constant hair pulling and burns from the hot-combs, I am surprised […]
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Despite the Nay-Sayers, You Should Play Pokemon Go If You Want To
You can never satisfy everyone. That’s the narrative of the new mobile-gaming app, Pokemon Go. Many people downloaded the app, and are going to great lengths to “catch em all” in the game that appeals to many of the users’ nostalgia. But there are others who have denounced the game, for various reasons, ranging from […]
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Noël Simoné Wippler at the Harlem Arts Festival
Harlem Arts Festival, June 26 I woke up at 6:03am hearing the birds chirping outside. ‘Today is the big day!’ Sound check begins at 11:30am, but I arrived at 11:10am. I am at Marcus Garvey Park, or what used to call it, Mt. Morris Park. The sound man’s name is John, and he’s super cool! I’m at stage […]
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Five Books You Should Read Before The Summer Ends
For a good portion of you, reading is quite fundamental. You don’t find it a tedious task to read over the lines in a book, whether it be a paperback, academia, memoirs, anthology, and so on. We’ve come up with five books that will nurture and satisfy your need to read. (No pun intended.) Note that […]
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