Two years ago, B.o.B launched his now-annual BoBWOOD FEST after the release of his surprise album, Psycadelik Thoughtz. Now, the “Mr. Mister” MC is revving up for his latest interactive music festival in the heart of downtown Atlanta, with hopes of giving newer artists a chance to show and prove.

Since B.o.B has always been a rapper who’s not afraid to dip into various other genres, serving as host to an array of music acts—old and new—during the event is right up his alley. The festival takes place on Sat., Aug. 19, just in time for the summer festivities.

The date was purposely set around the anniversary of Woodstock, which was held in 19 and deemed to be one of the greatest music festivals of all time. Set to be held at Murphy Park Fairgrounds, confirmed performers already include Young Dro, Trae tha Truth, London Jae and other Hustle Gang artists, with B.o.B headlining, naturally. BoBWOOD FEST will also include a set by Stafford Brothers, a pair of DJs from Australia who specialize in EDM.
XXL caught up with the six-time Grammy nominee in June in regards to his latest LP, Ether, B.o.B’s first studio album in almost four years. When it comes to the title, the rapper explained its importance. “Ether is the fifth element,” he shared. “It’s the realm in which all matter and material or thought moves through, you know what I mean? So, I feel like I knew I was gonna have to do an album and I was gonna have to do the Ether tape but I just didn’t know that they were gonna be the same thing. So, you know, I really like bringing that conscious crowd into merging my fans, you know what I’m saying, kinda making something everybody can listen to without being like, ‘I like this project,’ [or] ‘Well, I like this project.’ I don’t like it being all divided.” Ether, released May 12, received an XL rating from XXL, and includes features from fellow ATL natives such as Young Thug, Dro and T.I.
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On Friday night (June 23), Metro Boomin debuted a brand new song called “No Complaints” on OVO Sound Radio. It features Drake and Offset, and you can stream it via Spotify below or cop it on iTunes now.

The new single is distributed via his Metro Boomin Want Some More imprint on Republic Records, so look for his upcoming album to drop on that label as well.

Listen to the track below and stay tuned for more info about Metro’s upcoming LP.

Read More: Metro Boomin Drops ‘No Complaints’ With Drake and Offset – XXL | http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/metro-boomin-drake-offset-no-complaints/?trackback=tsmclip

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#Converse reintroduces the #FastBreak sneakers
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Made popular by Michael Jordan during his time at the University of North Carolina, the Converse Fastbreak broke ground with its 1983 introduction, when it brought in a new sense of performance silhouettes. The Fastbreak was designed to be a lightweight and breathable sneaker featuring a foam-backed nylon and leather upper to shed unnecessary weight.

Reintroducing the classic basketball sneaker in 2017, Converse’s new Fastbreak shoe is a leather take on the classic style that has the same aesthetic paneling and iconic appearance. Staying true to its comfortable roots, the new version of the shoe features a shock absorbent sole with flexibility and a pivot point that makes this version of the shoe the ideal sneaker for everyday wear. From a legendary court legacy to a street-level lifestyle, that authenticity is retained in a leather reinterpretation of a shoe that helped make history.

Worn by Michael Jordan during his college years, the silhouette at the time was the go-to shoe for all basketball players in the U.S. The shoe was later discontinued by the American footwear brand, but Converse decided this year to bring back the classic shoe, thanks to the popularity of the current vintage trend.

The Converse Fastbreak collection is available in Casino Red, Candy Grape and Green and launches in select Footlocker stores, Footlocker.com, Converse Stores and Converse.com on Thurs., June 29 for a suggested price of $85.

Read More: Converse Reintroduces the Fastbreak Sneakers – XXL | Via: #XxlMag
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Yesterday, Drake released a new song called “Signs” during Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show for their Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Now, the full CDQ has been released, and you can cop it on iTunes or stream it below via Spotify.

Not only is the song produced by Noah “40” Shebib, but Young Thug is also credited as a writer on the record. His producer Wheezy pointed out as much on Twitter, and the songwriting credits on Tidal confirm it.

Drake, of course, served as the executive producer on Thug’s latest album Beautiful Thugger Girls, though the exact extent of his involvement is unknown.

Read More: Hear the Full CDQ of Drake’s New Song ‘Signs’ – XXL | http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/drake-signs-cdq/?trackback=tsmclip