Thursday Notes for April 18th, 2024

Thursday Notes for April 18th, 2024

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.

Culture

Don Jazzy’s Global Machine

Founded by Don Jazzy in 2012, Mavin Records has been instrumental in shaping Afrobeats as we know it for over a decade. In 2023, Mavin artist, Rema, made history as his hit single, ‘Calm Down’, became the first African artist-led song to join Spotify’s Billions Club.

Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2024

Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2024 Collection
Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2024 collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.

Sports

Outplayed at half, Sixers get 'nasty' to seal 7-seed

Outplayed at half, Sixers get ‘nasty’ to seal 7-seed
After a sloppy first half that put them in a double-digit hole, the Sixers rallied to beat the Heat and secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Nico Batum Game!

The Nico Batum Game!
The Sixers move on to face the Knicks in Round 1

White's 42 lifts Bulls to play-in rematch with Heat

White’s 42 lifts Bulls to play-in rematch with Heat
Coby White scored a career-high 42 points as the Bulls ousted the Hawks on Wednesday night to advance to a play-in rematch with the Heat for the No. 8 seed in the East.

Sneakers

The Nike Dunk Low WMNS “Tennis Classic” Is Ready for the Courts
Nike Dunk Low WMNS “Tennis Classic” sports a tennis-inspired colorway made from smooth and tumbled leather. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
The New Balance 1500 Gets Dipped in Blood Orange Hairy Suede
New Balance 1500 sports a black mesh base and blood orange hairy suede overlays. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.

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