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Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist Release ‘Voir Dire’ as an NFT Exclusive
Since 2021, rappers Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist have teased the existence of a mysterious music album that has been hidden in plain sight for fans to uncover. Sweatshirt, whose real name is Thebe Kgositsile, is most known for working alongside Tyler, The Creator beginning in 2009. The Alchemist, whose real name is Alan Maman, kicked off his rapping and DJ career in 1991 (age 14) when he formed The Whooliganz, a hip-hop duo with Scott Caan – eventually making his way under the wing of DJ Mugg and eventually becoming mainstream and serving as Eminem’s official DJ and in-house […]
Vinnie Hager Gets Personal in New ‘Diary’ Collection
Baltimore-native artist Vinnie Hager, renowned for his distinctive and bold use of lines, shapes, and patterns, and popular NFT collection, ‘Letters,’ will release a deeply personal artistic endeavor on September 7. Titled ‘Diary,’ this collection of 100 1/1s and a generative open edition offers audiences a glimpse into Hager’s artistic journey from his initial foray into drawing in 2016 to the present day. Through ‘Diary,’ Hager intends to offer an authentic window into his creative evolution and deeply rooted emotions, a sentiment he candidly shared during a conversation with nft now. Diary by Vinnie Hager September 7th pic.twitter.com/XKwIMfO6HR — Vinnie […]
Doodles and Crocs Announce Exclusive Footwear Collaboration
Web3 lifestyle and entertainment brand Doodles has joined forces with Crocs, a global leader in casual footwear, in a partnership to merge the physical and digital realms. Doodles and Crocs will release a product lineup that combines traditional fashion with modern technology on August 29. Spearheading the collection is a set of exclusive Doodles x Crocs Classic Clogs and accompanying Jibbitz charms crafted by Burnt Toast, the co-founder of Doodles. Each Doodles x Crocs Classic Clog Bundle comes with a redeemable “Crocs Box” digital collectible. Credit: Doodles x Crocs “We’re beyond excited to announce our collaboration with Crocs. Partnerships rarely […]
Mythical Games Debuts ‘NFL Rivals’: NFL’s Entry into Web3 Gaming
The NFL officially has its first-ever licensed game that incorporates Web3 technology, according to Friday’s press release. “NFL Rivals” embodies a landmark collaboration between the NFL, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), and next-gen blockchain gaming tech studio Mythical Games, that allows fans to step into the role of a general manager as they work to build and own their teams. Led by gaming industry veterans, the Mythical Games team specializes in building games around player-owned economies and has helped develop major franchises, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Marvel Strike Force, and Skylanders. Gamers First While NFL Rivals […]
Now Runway: Ralph Lauren’s ‘888 House’: A Dreamlike Digital Retail Experience
Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) marks a milestone with the introduction of a new icon, The RL 888, a distinctive handbag collection that defines its own style. The RL 888 campaign will underscore the brand’s signature trait of juxtaposition by contrasting the smooth, modern design of the handbag with a rugged, otherworldly landscape. “I am inspired by the beauty of the natural world—a land of contradictions where sky and rugged terrain convene. It is the perfect environment to express the unchanging beauty of The RL 888 and the independent spirit and personal style of the woman who writes her own story […]
F1 Dutch Grand Prix Unveils Ticket-Linked Digital Collectibles
As Formula One (F1) fans are getting ready for this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, which runs from August 25 to 27, attendees will be able to claim a digital collectible directly from their Dutch Grand Prix (Dutch GP) app, according to a press release shared with nft now. This digital collectible will update in real-time with elements that represent part of the Zandvoort racetrack, in addition to a beautiful ‘Trackside Treasure’ design with visual elements that showcase the uniqueness of this weekend’s upcoming race. With an anticipated attendance of 100,000+ fans and ticket holders during the Dutch Grand Prix, F1 […]
Next Up: Marcelo Soria-Rodriguez on Emotions, Machines, and Art
As the digital space undergoes rapid evolution, the world of NFTs has garnered significant attention both for the innovative nature of the associated technologies and also as a result of extracting liquidity through riding various trends. For artists like Marcelo Soria-Rodriguez, however, it’s not about jumping on the bandwagon; instead, it’s a continuation of a journey that began in the early 1990s. Coding on a 386 PC, experimenting with the earliest versions of tools like Macromedia Flash, and delving into musical compositions, Soria-Rodriguez’s technological odyssey has been rich and diverse. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from […]
AI’s Impact on Fashion and Design
The rise of artificial intelligence in the world of creativity has revolutionized various sectors, with fashion and design being no exception. This confluence of machine intelligence and human creativity has not only expanded the horizons of design possibilities but also sparked intense debate regarding its implications. We sat with creative director and digital artist turned AI Fashion designer Baris Gencel, to discuss one of his infamous collections, ‘Metamorphosis,’ Monarch Butterly, a digital collection of art pieces depicting the transformation of the fashion industry, reborn through AI. As well as the impact of AI in his current work and the overall […]
Solana Pay Joins Shopify as New Payment Method
Shopify will now be integrating Solana Pay as its newest Web3-native payment solution that will allow merchants to have real-time access to their money while enhancing their digital storefront’s capital, liquidity, and liability protection – with no middleman or intermediary involved. Solana Pay is the brainchild of the San Francisco-based tech company Solana Labs that is built on its decentralized Solana network. Known for its high transaction speeds (no waiting for clearinghouses), near-zero fees, and sustainability, Solana Pay has become an industry-preferred tool for helping companies like Shopify scale their businesses to integrate Web3-native payment solutions to provide a better […]