"I'm free. I just do what I want, say what I want, say how I feel, and I don't try to hurt nobody. I just try to make sure that I don't compromise my art in any kind of way, and I think people respect that."

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Gadgets : Rapha x Bang and Olufsen Sweatproof Headphones

UK-based brand Rapha is known for creating great cycling apparel and accessories that combine optimum performance and modern style. Recently, they teamed up with Bang & Olufsen to create a pair of sweat-proof headphones specially designed for cyclists. Dubbed the BeoPlay H6 Rapha Edition, they feature cords made in Rapha’s trademark pink color, ear pads made from the same African sheep hair as the GT Gloves and a headband that boasts the same fabric used in the Pro Team, making them a perfect pick for a high-intensity bike ride. The Rapha x Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Rapha Edition headphones are available now on their online store.

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Gear : Shoes : Jordan Eclipse

“South Beach” will always remain somewhat relevant in the sneaker world – at the very least the colorway now serves the purpose of giving sneakerheads the chance to collectively roll their eyes when the look is found on any silhouette outside of a LeBron model. The aesthetic occupies a similar place as the ‘Blink’ colors from the Yeezy archives. Once a completely unique offering, other brands jumped in on the action and killed the mystique. Here we see the Jordan Eclipse resurrect said “South Beach” in one of the more accurate depictions, as that retro teal occupies the mesh upper and hot lava falls on the laces and branding. For a subtle summer shoe the look is surprisingly fitting on Jordan Brand’s version of the Roshe Run. Would you ever wear a non-LeBron South Beach sneaker? This may be your best chance to do just that without offending anybody. Available via Oneness today.

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News : Water Company Challenges Jay Z On Tidal "Free Water" Statement

When Jay Z introduced Tidal back in March, he infamously said in a New York Times interview, "The challenge is to get everyone to respect music again, to recognize its value. Water is free. Music is $6, but no one wants to pay for music. You should drink free water from the tap — it’s a beautiful thing. And if you want to hear the most beautiful song, then support the artist."

Now, a water company is taking issue with that statement, as Billboard points out. Steve Snyder, an executive for Denver Water, has penned "An open letter to Jay Z" refuting his assertion that water is free. "Since water is my business, I have to say, “Stick to your own business, man!," he writes.

As Snyder explains, "Artists should be paid for the music they create. But to say that 'water is free while music is $6' isn’t exactly true."

He continues, "This isn’t meant to state the obvious fact that some people can’t pay their water bills, so water must not be free. But your comments bring up the issue of how people value water — an issue our industry struggles with all the time." To back up his argument, he approximates the amount of H2O one could glean from Hova's earnings; apparently, the money made from Magna Carta Holy Grail could buy 1 billion gallons (enough to fill 1600 Olympic-sized pools).

Snyder concludes his post by writing, "So perhaps we have something in common. You will continue your quest to help people understand the value of music, while people in my industry will do the same with water. Of course, I’ve heard you actually have a whole list of problems to address — 99 to be exact?"

Today, Denver Water issued a follow-up post, clarifying that "This is not about whether Jay Z thinks water is free. In fact, we commend him for speaking out about the water crisis in other countries. We understood his reference to water and music. He was talking about the value of the very thing that provides his livelihood. So were we."

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Lounges : USA : Jacksonville : FL : Dos Gatos Cocktail Lounge

About Dos Gatos
“As the brick fell away, and we saw what had been hidden, a cry came out... Ay! Dos gatos!”

Welcome to Dos Gatos - Jacksonville’s only genuine cocktail lounge. Located downtown, directly across from the historic Florida Theatre, you'll find the art of the cocktail on full display nightly by a handpicked staff of drink making experts.

Dos Gatos: where your passion for drinking has a home.

Dos Gatos is strictly 21+, don't even try!

Dos Gatos Review By Lilly C.: Jacksonville, FL
"Dos Gatos is one of my favorite bars in Jacksonville. It is a fun and swanky place. The cocktails are delicious and strong. I like the set up and all of the seating. The bar is a good size and its a fun place to go drink after a Jags game. If you are in Jacksonville for the weekend I would definitely recommend checking out Dos Gatos. I've never had a cocktail I didn't like at Dos Gatos. The music and the vibe always make for a great time. I recommend the Fresh Air or the Red Dawn if you like ginger beer. Both are great choices!!!"


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Videos : Jamie Foxx : You Changed Me ft. Chris Brown

Jamie Foxx has released a new video for “You Changed Me,” a collaboration with Chris Brown from his new album Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses. The video, directed by Director X, takes place at a mansion party, where Jamie and Chris have more then just a crush on their partners. The question is, do they really want to have a conversation about settling down?


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Singles : Diplo X CL X RiFF RAFF X OG Maco : Doctor Pepper

Listen To : Diplo X CL X RiFF RAFF X OG Maco : Doctor Pepper

One of the greatest things about Diplo heading Mad Decent is that the label boss can produce, collaborate and promote music that at many times would never see the light of day. The superstar has the ability to take and blend a variety styles and genres and whip them up into an extremely addictive track.

His latest tune “Doctor Pepper,” a collaboration with rapper CL, who he’s worked with before on Skrillex’s “Dirty Vibe,” Mad Decent’s own RiFF RAFF and Atlanta’s OG Maco, is no exception to this. With a beat sick enough to start an epidemic and a hook so catchy that it’ll be stuck in your head all day, “Doctor Pepper” exemplifies the smooth integration of styles between a South Korean superstar, one of the scene’s most eclectic rappers, and one of rap’s budding stars that only Diplo would know how make work.


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