Maluma Talks Investments in Streaming App ‘Trebel,’ Wanting To Collab with Justin Timberlake and More
When Maluma, born Juan Luis Londoño Arias, was only 16 years old, he released his debut independent single Farandulera, which hit radio airplay in Colombia. The single garnered so much traction that it even caught the eye of Sony Music. It was that very next year that the Medellin-born artist would
The Contrast Man: Steelo Brim Talks 1,000+ Episodes of Ridiculousness, Shares his Art Collection
It’s not every day you get a chance to look into the home of your favorite tv-personality. I’m talking about comedian and co-host of MTV’s Ridiculousness, Steelo Brim. As we got a chance to tour his captivating home, Steelo lets us know that when you look around his house, it’
Dawn Richard Performs at Pitchfork Festival, Talks “Second Line,” Nick Visuals and More
I got to sit down with my girl Dawn Richard as she prepared for her opening night performance with Pitchfork Music Festival in July. As we sat there, we talked about her performing songs from her recent album, ‘Second Line,’ and how she prepares for a festival like this, as well as the u
7 Spring/Summer 2023 Menswear Trends That Will Lead You to Your Tribe
Spring 2023 Menswear has come and gone, but it left some finding a newfound home with other trend-knowing individuals who love and respect the fashion industry. Like the great classic film, The Warriors, based on the book by Sol Yurick, this season left me thinking of the colors, silhouettes, and th
Art Hearts Fashion Made Waves at Los Angeles Swim Week 2022
Arts Hearts Fashion made waves last month as they kicked off the summer season with Los Angeles Swim Week 2022. The 4-night event, hosted in collaboration with Fashion Tech Works, showcased this year’s hottest swimwear. The swim week extravaganza featured runway shows, pop-ups and innovative n
Model Turned Artist Jules Leisl Wants To Use Her Platform to Share Her Mental Health Journey
It seems musicians are universal nowadays, but what sets each one apart from the others? What about starting as a model? Beauty is definitely an All-American favorite trait. Jules Liesl has a ton of this characteristic. Jules, born in 1993, is an American model and Instagram content creator who has
Naturi Naughton Talks Early Influences, Her Marriage, Being Strikingly Different and More
Over the last 20 years, Naturi Naughton has redefined what a triple threat means. The singer, songwriter and actress has come a long way from her days of being a member of the Platinum-selling girl group 3LW. Naughton is now known for being a two-time recipient of the NAACP Image Award for “Ou
Celebrity Stylist Mickey “Boom” Freeman Shares What Pride Truly Means, How To Be Strikingly Different and More
As we coast through Pride Month 2022, it’s important that we continue to highlight queer talent, even in months and years to come. One creative in particular, celebrity stylist and designer Mickey “Boom” Freeman, spoke with Contrast on his fashion influences, what Pride means to him and how he