Rihanna Ever the Trendsetter

I bet we see more pink silhouettes filtering into the lines of fashion designers and labels.  Why? Because Rihanna.  

Over the past several days, RiRi has been strutting around New York City promoting the upcoming animated movie, Home, as well as her concept album, which serves as the movie's soundtrack.  If Rihanna's Giambattista Valli pink pouf gown for the 2015 Grammys wasn't telling enough, head-to-toe tonal pink outfits have been a recent staple for the Barbadian songstress.  Above, Rihanna sports a pink barbie suit and fur scarf--cautionary to the unpredictable weather transition from winter to spring--as well as a Sean John tracksuit that is reminiscent of the early 2000s hip hop scene.

It's interesting how cyclical trends can be.  I look at denim shirts, baggy pants, and clip-on sunglasses and wonder why I feel so nostalgic.  The truth is, my earliest memories of clothing and fashion in general were around these trends during the late 1990s and early 2000s.  If anything, fashion is not just a form of self expression, but a way of holding on to precious past memories. 

Home, the DreamWorks animated film is set to debut on March 27th.  Check out the trailer here.

Wiz Khalifa Covers 'Brick' Magazine Edition 01

Pittsburgh's pride and joy Wiz Khalifa has been making noise recently from his recent release "Decisions" and his featured work on compadre Juicy J's Blue Dream & Lean 2 mixtape. Today he is of note because he covers the inaugural issue of Brick, a hip-hop and lifestyle publication that places the music and culture at its forefront. Edition 01 features Wiz speaking on the importance of inspiration, as well fresh innovative artists like Tinashe who comments on her growth and independency regarding production and songwriting. Standouts T.I., ScHoolboy Q, and Cam'ron also make appearances in Brick's first magazine issue. Pre-order your copy here and preview it with the visuals above. In honor of Wiz listen to his new work now under OfficeVibes.

Tinashe- Amethyst Mixtape

Having released Christmas singles as well as her debut album, Aquarius, California native Tinashe continues to be in the giving mood with a welcomed release of her new mixtape Amethyst.  The seven-track project, which was all recorded in her bedroom over her 2014 Christmas vacation, features another California based artists in Iamsu, as well as production from Ryan Hemsworth, DJ Dahi, and more.  The album can be streamed and downloaded below, enjoy! 

Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly Available Now

A week ahead of schedule, Kendrick Lamar has released his second studio LP, To Pimp a Butterfly.  Due to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the tracklist for the project was released several days ago.  Perhaps the surprise drop was not only a result of the recent events of the past several days, but also in fear of the album leaking a la Dark Sky Paradise and many other studio albums.  Regardless, the highly anticipated album is available to stream below.  Stay tuned with InTheRough for more developments on K. Dot's latest project. 

Joey Bada$$ x Kirk Knight - Perception VS Reality

Building off the success of his well received B4.DA.$$ debut album, Pro Era head man Joey Bada$$ delivers the Goods with new music. "Perception VS Reality" comes as social commentary that is relatable to many who are judged by irrelevant qualities rather than their character. Pro Era fellow Kirk Knight is behind the beat; listen below and enjoy more Bada$$ under OfficeVibes.