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FIFA Announces Winner of the “Spotlight: Your Dreams Contest”
The 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted in Qatar is well underway with fans around the globe wearing their countries colors with pride watching to see them compete for the title. In addition to invoking excitement, anticipation and triumph, the global tournament also brings a sense of unity and pride amongst communities around the world. Inspired by these sentiments shown throughout the tournament, FIFA launched the “Spotlight: Your Dreams Campaign.” Through this initiative FIFA collaborated with eight emerging artists from Germany, Argentina, The United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico and Qatar to create art pieces that focus on the untold stories and heroes within communities across the globe while featuring the iconic World Cup Jules Rimet Trophy. Alongside these global creatives, well known s...
DJ and Producer Cosmicat Opens Up About Her Journey and Saudi Arabia’s Music Scene
On this episode of HYPEBEAST Diaries, we explore Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning music scene through the lens of DJ and producer Cosmicat of MDLBEAST Records. Her name is derived from two passions: “I love astronomy. I love cats,” she continues. “They give me really good energy. They walk all over my desktop and could accidentally hit a cool key.” During her formative years, she found an escape through music, and lyrics became her voice for the times when she felt she didn’t have the words to articulate. “Growing up, when I had nothing or no one to talk to and express [myself], I’d turn to my cassette tapes,” she explains. Prior to the transformation of electronic music from an underground scene to being widely accepted publicly, she says, “There was no art school in Saudi. If you wanted to beco...
DJ and Producer Cosmicat Opens Up About Her Journey and Saudi Arabia’s Music Scene
On this episode of HYPEBEAST Diaries, we explore Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning music scene through the lens of DJ and producer Cosmicat of MDLBEAST Records. Her name is derived from two passions: “I love astronomy. I love cats,” she continues. “They give me really good energy. They walk all over my desktop and could accidentally hit a cool key.” During her formative years, she found an escape through music, and lyrics became her voice for the times when she felt she didn’t have the words to articulate. “Growing up, when I had nothing or no one to talk to and express [myself], I’d turn to my cassette tapes,” she explains. Prior to the transformation of electronic music from an underground scene to being widely accepted publicly, she says, “There was no art school in Saudi. If you wanted to beco...
HUXLEY™: From Graphic Novel to Global Entertainment Franchise
In addition to the comics, the project features a variety of highly-detailed Avatars created by Ben that reflect those fending for survival in the desolate Wastelands of FURY-7. Robot and Human Avatars are currently available for purchase on OpenSea, with A.I. on the way. These “avatars,” according to Mauro, serve as a path for collectors along their journey, enabling them to be “closer to the characters in the world” and offer a type of “choose your own adventure within the comic universe.” “Imagine if you could be there talking to George Lucas as he was writing and creating Star Wars at the very start, and be able to own the very first limited edition art/comics/collectibles from that project before it became what it is today. That would be pretty incredible!” Mauro said. The HUXLEY!...
Facebook Gaming Asks Sara Choi to Choose Five Things She Can’t Live Without
Sara Choi has been a car enthusiast since she can remember. Her first job was at a tuning shop, and from there, her passion took off. Choi now enjoys life in the fast lane, drifting cars and streaming with her advanced driving sim setup, which allows her to carry a love for adrenaline onto the screen as well. Gaming not only helps Choi improve her real-life skills, but it connects her to a community of others who share a love for racing. Facebook Gaming has allowed Choi to hone her driving prowess while also uniting with others who share her affinity for cars, driving, and Pokémon Go when the racing stress kicks in. Choi discusses how gaming intersects with her hobbies and lifestyle and additionally lets us in on her gaming setup and the five items she can’t live without. Hypebeast: Can yo...
The Chainsmokers’ ‘Festival Tycoon’ is the Number 1 Branded Music Experience on ‘Roblox’
Earlier in September, Grammy Award-Winning duo The Chainsmokers unveiled an immersive music experience on Roblox called Festival Tycoon — the first-ever artist-themed experience in the metaverse. The Chainsmokers Concert Experience celebrated the launch of Festival Tycoon and became the all-time, highest-rated concert performance in the history of the Roblox platform. The concert, developed in partnership with Gamefam, included a virtual set including singles from the duo’s latest album, So Far So Good. [embedded content] The Chainsmokers Concert Experience is now the highest-rated concert performance in the history of the Roblox platform, receiving an 84.5% player rating — the highest on Roblox in terms of fan rating and approval. Fronted by Gamefam, Columbia Records and Sony Music E...
Facebook Gaming Asks Max Rhyms to Choose Five Things He Can’t Live Without
As gaming culture has evolved, it has grown to be even more multifaceted and gamers are no longer identified simply by the games they play. Our new series, Choose 5, was created in partnership with Facebook Gaming to showcase how the platform’s creators defy any label, as they intersect their love of gaming with other passion points to push streaming forward. Facebook Gaming is a multi-faceted global streaming platform for audiences of all walks of life. Gamers, athletes, musicians, and more are brought together upon a common love for video games, but the interactive qualities of the collaborative interface shine a light on the lifestyles that intersect with the platform outside of gaming as well. Max Rhyms is the ideal embodiment of a multi-hyphenate gamer. Not only does he use Facebook G...
MARVEL SNAP Launches on Mobile and PC Alongside Campaign Starring Samuel L. Jackson
MARVEL SNAP has globally launched for mobile and PC. The highly-anticipated card battler lets players put together a dream team of Marvel heroes and villains for head-to-head showdowns in the Marvel Multiverse. Battles take only three action-packed minutes and users must win “locations” in order to upgrade their card collections and receive more cards. MARVEL SNAP gives players the unprecedented ability to summon and unleash more than 1000 cards at launch, featuring many fan-favorite heroes and villains in the Marvel universe. Characters are rendered in eye-popping illustrations from world renowned artists. Developed by Second Dinner, the game is easy to learn with fun character voice overs, engaging sounds and visual effects that really make MARVEL SNAP a captivating gaming experience for...
Facebook Gaming Asks Childish Major to Choose Five Things He Can’t Live Without
As gaming culture has evolved, it has grown to be even more multifaceted and gamers are no longer identified simply by the games they play. Our new series, Choose 5, was created in partnership with Facebook Gaming to showcase how the platform’s creators defy any label, as they intersect their love of gaming with other passion points to push streaming forward. Facebook Gaming has already established itself as one of the largest platforms for gamers and creators to earn money from live streams, short-form Reels, and VODs. Now, the global streaming and creation platform has set out to demonstrate its role as a place where individuals of all interests, whether that be music, sports, or culture, can connect over a love of gaming. Markus Randle’s multifaceted persona coincides with that of the i...
LG Collaborates With Musician Jeremy Zucker and Shares His Tech-Lifestyle
MODERN, MUSIC, LIFESTYLE Multi-platinum singer-songwriter of iconic tracks such as “all the kids are depressed,” “comethru” and “you were good to me”, Jeremy Zucker continues his collaboration with LG Electronics (LG). After having spent the last summer with LG’s innovative products, the artist introduces the equipments that have elevated his creative process, both on the road for his recently wrapped European tour, and at home. From the powerful and mobile LG gram, the premium and adaptable UltraWide monitor, to the next-generation LG CineBeam, LG’s innovative products have quickly become inseparable creative tools for the multi-hyphenate artist. Zucker’s music is reflective of his personality – universally empathic, calm and composed. Guitar-based indie-pop with influences from electroni...
Meet Bling, HYPEBEAST and POPSHOP LIVE’s Newest Host of Upcoming Livestream Series
Hypebeast and mobile e-commerce streaming platform POPSHOP LIVE have announced media personality Rama Sall, a.k.a. Bling, as the new host of its upcoming livestream series slated to air on October 5. The series will present up-and-coming brands and on-trend drops in home decor and outdoor gear, hosted by fashion influencer Bling. POPSHOP LIVE is a livestreaming shopping app at the intersection of social, e-commerce and entertainment, founded by Dan Dan Li. The company aims to empower millions of sellers by equipping them with the tools needed to run and manage a dedicated customer base, while providing an exciting and interactive live-viewing experience for communities interested in tech, fashion, gaming and more. Chosen from a handful of candidates, Bling demonstrates a captivating on-air...
Spotify Island’s Planet Hip-Hop on Roblox Transports You to Doechii’s Swamp and Other Futuristic Destinations Inspired by the Genre
Spotify announces its latest music-themed portal on Spotify Island, Planet Hip-Hop, following the success of K-Park — a whimsical experience dedicated to the vibrant world of K-Pop — that launched earlier in the year. Planet Hip-Hop is a digital destination that will connect fans of the genre to futuristic landscapes inspired by today’s contemporary hip-hop artists. Planet Hip-Hop inspires creative artist and fan interactions within the Roblox metaverse through music-inspired quests and unlockable content. Planet Hip-Hop is now in orbit ? Take a trip to our new futuristic #SpotifyIsland portal on @Roblox now ? https://t.co/jrp6JaNYKs pic.twitter.com/tTGhft4gp9 — Spotify (@Spotify) September 21, 2022 Planet Hip-Hop embodies elements of the genre expressed through immersive cityscapes render...
