Rap’s Next It-Girl Dess Dior Talks New EP “Raw,” Performing for Rolling Loud, Style Inspo and More
“What makes me, Dess Dior, strikingly different is that I’m me & you can’t find a duplicate.” Influenced by artists like Nicki Minaj, rapper Dess Dior is a force to be reckoned with. Off the heels of her all-new eight-track EP “Raw,” out Sept. 23rd, 2022, the raptress-on-the-rise say
SPRAYGROUND’s Showstopping NYFW Showcase In Celebration of 12 Years of Creativity and Innovation
Sprayground has decided to redefine the meaning of couture this season at NYFW by showcasing fifty-two pieces representing fashion’s past, present, and future and marking the company’s 12th anniversary. David BenBavid, who started the brand in 2010, has always merged art, design, music,
Premiere: NEW ORLEANS ARTIST MAGGIE BELLE DEBUTS TITLE TRACK MUSIC VIDEO, “STARTING ANEW”
New Orleans-based rhythm, blues and soul artist Maggie Belle lives far from an average life. As an ICU nurse by day and soul singer by night, Belle has found a way to balance (and succeed) in her two passions. Today, she’s launched the title track music video, directed by Sasha Solodukhina, from h
TIDAL is Back with New RISING Docuseries Featuring ‘Dehd’
TIDAL is back with another RISING mini-documentary featuring Dehd bandmates Emily Kempf, Jason Balla, and Eric McGrady showcasing an iconic trio kicking up a storm in the DIY and indie rock scene. A product of the DIY scene in Chicago, Illinois, Dehd first formed their trio in 2015 and has since tak
Disney+ Star Wars Series “Andor” Is The Missing Piece to the Epic Saga, Starring Diego Luna
Since the 1970s, the Star Wars universe has entered the consciousness of nearly every living person in the developed world. If you aren’t familiar with Star Wars, you have probably come into contact with it unintentionally, like shopping at a store and seeing Star Wars toys or attending your c
Costa Rican Born Designer Mauricio Alpizar Takes On NYFW with a Roar
Fashion Week is about standing out, and one designer, in particular, Mauricio Alpizar, did just that. The Costa Rican-born sustainability designer embodies what it means to radiate elegance. Alpizar moved to Australia in 1995, however, he has credited Costa Rica as his true influence, having grown u
TIDAL Creates New Stage for RISING Artists at New York Fashion Week
Music and fashion have always intertwined, and TIDAL is always searching for innovative ways to merge these two worlds. Each year, designers from all over showcase their latest work during the hustle and bustle of New York Fashion Week. This year, Contrast had the pleasure of attending the runway sh
Amanda Pavillard’s Beauty Line Will “Radiate” Positivity Worldwide
Amanda Pavillard wants to do everything to help people bring out their beautiful selves. As owner and creator of Radiate by Amanda, an international beauty company, her goal is to promote beauty from the inside out, not the other way around. She also defines beauty as something that goes beyond look
