Gnarrate - Simula

It's been said repeatedly, the Philippine Hip-hop scene is exceedingly growing from "Pinoy Hip-hop" to hybrid genres related to Hip-hop. There's only one thing to blame though for this continuous blooming of the community, it's the passion and determination of aspiring Filipino Hip-hop artists. A clear example is Gnarrate, a part of the Purveyr team ever since. We've seen how passionate he is with Hip-hop and how he worked so hard to get something going with it. And fast-forward to now, he just released a poetic track to preview his upcoming Koronasyon EP. "Simula" teases us with how the EP will go, a raw and honest portal to Gnarrate's mind expressed in lyrical flows that dance strongly in beats to make its point. Have a listen to "Simula" below for a teaser of what's to come from him.

SneakPeek Grand Launch Series "New Balance"

SneakPeek has recently held its New Balance edition of its ongoing Grand Launch Series at their Eastwood Mall branch. To celebrate the third-leg of the series a few weeks ago, they launched a fresh line of New Balance pairs such as the 580XX All White Edition, 996 'Reengineered' Pack, 997 and 998 'Distinct Weekender' Pack, and the 1400 J. Crew Edition, which are all exclusive to SneakPeek. These pairs were also in very limited quantities that only a select few were given a chance to bring them home. In addition to the unveiling of the sought-after sneakers, SneakPeek had DJ Travis Monsod manage the music in the launch and Joyce Pring as the host. It is completely clear that SneakPeek is doing all the right things to establish itself as a big part of the ever-growing Philippine sneaker community.

Photos by Maphie Bolalin

No Rome - Adore

Young electronic producer, No Rome along with record label, Number Line Records, have released yet another chilling single titled, 'Adore', from the record Hurry Home & Rest, released last August 2015. 'Adore' features an old R&B/electro-pop feel to it, and gives out a definitely on point presumption that this young yet experienced producer is the real deal. Unadulterated and fresh, the track promises a barage of feelings straight from Rome Gomez' bedroom. Listen to Adore by No Rome from Number Line Records below.

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Beignets from Kapeng Mainit

What are beignets to be exact? Well, if you’ve watched the movie Chef, then you have heard about this famous donut back in New Orleans. This deep-fried dough with filling and covered in a storm of powdered sugar is now invading BF! Kapeng Mainit is a coffee shop which serves these glorious beignets, and also some café style dishes with barako coffee to go with. Matcha and chocolate are some of the common fillings of the beignets that Kapeng Mainit caters. Check out the full feature from Pepper.ph of these beignets by clicking here.

THE tv: From San Francisco to Cubao City

Pioneer local skate brand, THE has posted teasers about news of working with San Francisco skate magazine brand, Thrasher. It is an international household name among skateboarders and enthusiasts who started in 1981 as a monthly skateboarding magazine. Today, Thrasher is almost already synonymous with skateboarding, being one of the biggest and strongest skate brands worldwide. It is exciting to think about what exactly will the THE team do with them. One thing we're sure of though, Thrasher is in good hands, being with the most grounded, raw and celebrated skate lifestyle brand of the Philippines. We will keep you updated about this, but for now watch the teaser that the THE team made for this exciting news.

She's Only Sixteen - Just Another Face On The Wall

Like something from the mid-80's, She's Only Sixteen give us a taste of what it feels like to live in an era of great music with their newly released single, Just Another Face On The Wall. With that garage rock aesthetic, slow pace, and those annoyingly consistent guitar riffs that have lived through decades of exposure, this track couldn't get any better. The band, led by the vocalist, Roberto Seña, adds a whole lot more to the table from their radical mix of influences to their chemistry as a band. The release of the track sparked the band's activity on their social media account, Soundcloud, with their last release dated almost a year ago, keeping fans on the edge of their seat. Listen to She's Only Sixteen's newest release, "Just Another Face On The Wall" below. 

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Cheats - Again, Professor Manny?

"I don't want to be drugged when you haunt me, I don’t want to be home when you call"

With this engraved in the first verse of the song, wouldn't you want to listen to the whole thing? Cheats along with producer, Ely Buendia have recently released their first album last July, and have obviously come to terms with their art evident in their record. Along with the album is the single 'Again, Professor Manny?'  with short piercing lyrics, steady guitar riffs, and wild drum syncopations to match the trio on vocals. Set to bring the Indie feel right to your stereo, the single, with the outstanding arrangement made and expected from the band and the veteran producer, is a surefire favorite for all fans. Listen to 'Again, Professor Manny?' by Cheats below. 

Photo from Spell Saab

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Our Awesome Planet x Purveyr: Instagram Workshop Weekend Recap

Last August 1-2, Purveyr, in partnership with Our Awesome Planet, hosted a weekend at Club Balai Isabel for those who wish to learn more about Instagram and photography, in general. We invited three of Manila's most sought-after Instagramers to share their Instagram stories and talk about their chosen topics: Marvin Conanan on the Instagram Culture, Jelito de Leon on Shooting Stills & Spaces, and Kimi Juan on Traveling & Mobile Photography.

The day kicked off with Marvin's take on Instagram, the culture that surrounds it, and what it entails to be part of the rapidly growing community. Jelito, then, gets his turn on the mic to educate the participants on shooting still life and the importance of good lighting & composition. To cap off the first day, we give the floor to Kimi to prep the participants for Day 2's trek by giving tips & tricks in shooting outdoors. The participants welcomed the second day with a trek to bask in the scenic view of the Taal Volcano Crater, and apply what they have learned from the three speakers.

For a full recap of the #IGWorkshopWeekend, click on this link.

Photos by Andrei Suleik

O'neill Brand Launch Recap

A few weeks back, international surf brand O'Neill was formally launched in the Philippines at the Treehouse Tavern and Cafe. During the night, they discussed the history of the brand and the journey of Jack O'Neill in creating it. In addition, they introduced the official ambassadors of the brand in the country and showed some of their surf videos. It's timely for O'Neill's launch in the country as surfing is constantly growing. You can now get their products in select local retailers, and grab something for your surfing needs.