I moved to the New York City area last August, and one of the first venues I heard of was the elusive Brooklyn Mirage. It’s a live music venue located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York where any DJ whose anybody plays night after night in the summer. It draws huge crowds, fans of EDM and people who just like dance music come together in this courtyard-esque venue.
So when I finally got the chance to go see the legendary David Guetta, who has won two Grammy awards and been gracing us with our favorite radio hits for decades now, I couldn’t pass it up. Whether I knew it or not, I had been listening to David Guetta’s music for years. Hits like “Who’s That Chick (feat. Rihanna)”, “Titanium (feat. Sia)”, and “I’m Good (Blue) (feat. Bebe Rexha)” are chart-dominating tracks that Guetta has released.
There’s nothing like watching someone who has made such an impact on the music industry and world of EDM. I’ve frequented a few EDM shows in my time, so I knew the energy would be high. But I was curious to experience a show by such a legend and witness how the crowd would respond to songs they grew up listening to versus new remixes and original beats.
What I find unique about EDM shows is the range in which the show can possess. You can switch up vibes from upbeat to slow in less than one minute, you can control the crowd’s energy through beats alone. You can do cover after cover, remix after remix, and it can be different each time.
Which is exactly how David Guetta’s show was. He opened strong, with his classic, "Titanium" and most recent hit “I’m Good (Blue)”, which has topped charts and was nominated for a Grammy this year. It’s probably the most-played song at clubs and bars near you. And it’s a great way to get the crowd moving early on. Especially when it’s your song.
It can be hard to capture the audience’s attention when you’re not out there fully able to talk to the crowd and stop the sound whenever you want. However, David Guetta had no problem. With a laser light show spanning across the Mirage and enough graphics to sync up with every beat, there wasn’t a shortage of things to look at and enrapture you.
From my view over the crowd, I was able to see that the place was filled to the brim. Sure, that made getting drinks a bit of a hassle. (It’s a cashless and cardless event, anyway. You sync your card to your wristband before entering the event itself — and I wouldn’t expect anything less from one of NYC’s hottest venues.) But no one seemed to mind once the music started.
@jairopena24 David Guetta at Brooklyn Mirage #davidguetta#brooklynmirage#guetta#music#superstar#nyc#brooklyn#amazing#housemusic#concert♬ original sound - Jairo Pena
He played a crazy range of his catalog. He had old hits like “Where Them Girls At (feat. Flo Rida)” and “Hey Mama (feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha, and Afrojack)” that everyone could sing along to. But that wasn’t all, original mixes, remixes of classic songs and trending club hits, and mixes of older hits like Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.”
It’s a show that you don’t want to miss if you have the opportunity. David Guetta has made a plethora of our favorite tracks, and his impact on the music industry isn’t underrated. He’s an icon for a reason, and his live shows prove just that.
Despite the large number of people dancing along in the GA section, it didn’t matter if there were 100,000 people. They just cared about the music.
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Last week, Australian singer-songwriter grentperez released the EP When We Were Younger. The seven-track set includes the same smooth vocals and intimate lyrics that's gained him fans around the world. The production is a little more adventurous, with unexpected percussion and dreamy layers of keys and guitars.
In this episode of The Demi Ramos Show, grentperez talks about songwriting, growing up in a Filipino household, and the origins of his viral hit "Cherry Wine." He even blessed us with an exclusive acoustic performance of his new song "Silver Lining."
Watch the show and stream When We Were Younger below.
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Every summer, I’m faced with the same, annoying issue: what is going to be my go-to shoe? What’s the shoe that is being shoved on my foot as I run hastily out the door, already late to my prior commitments? For the daytime, I need something functional, able to be dressed up or down…for the night, a trendy platform that won’t kill my ankles and toes.
And no, the daytime option shouldn’t always be a pair of flip-flops. While I would love to traipse around in my Rainbows all day, fashion icons would scoff at my choice of thong sandal if I wore them out too much. Lisa Vanderpump believes everyone should wear heels all the time, but even I can’t commit to that.
And since I always wear my summer shoes down to their soles, I will be getting my money’s worth out of them…so they have to be good. And they have to match with almost everything - biker shorts, denim shorts, maybe a sundress if I want. Normally, the go-to option would be a stark white sneaker like the Air Force 1 or perhaps a New Balance 550 if I wish.
But this year, something has changed. Summer’s hottest sneaker isn’t new by any means…in fact, it’s a classic in both the soccer (or should I say football?) world and the fashion world since I’ve been alive. That’s right, everyone is obsessed with the adidas Samba sneaker again.
@dailycarinaibsen wait for it 😒 #adidas#adidassamba#musthave#popularsneakers#sneakers#samba#fyp#denmark♬ original sound - 👀
The Samba is a flat-style shoe so iconic that I can perfectly picture in my head as I write this. Created for indoor soccer stars, the classic model was predominantly black with the white stripes on the sides. And while Sambas weren’t always the public’s favorite streetwear sneaker, they most certainly are now.
Everyone famous you know is wearing the shoes. Don’t believe me? See Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, Kaia Gerber, Emily Ratajkowski, and Bella Hadid. Or maybe check out the shoes Katie Holmes, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky all wear. The list could go on if I had the time, but I don’t. Go to any trendy neighborhood, trendy bar, or trendy influencer’s feed — you’ll see them.
The Samba has been around since 1950, and has been featured on the feet of iconic figures in pop culture. So much so, that they have cycled as a staple in the closets of the rich and the famous. The best part? They’re accessible to the not-so-rich-and-famous.
The original adidas Samba sneakers skyrocketed into a streetwear staple, making any outfit instantly cooler…but it was the collabs with high fashion brands like Gucci that solidified their place in the fashion world. Gucci x adidas highlights both of the brands classic looks: for adidas, the Gazelle style, for Gucci, pops of color with hints of suede in the shoe.
Similarly, adidas collabed with German-based luxury brand Kith, where they shared their take on the Stan Smith and the sister of the Samba, the Gazelle. With more affordable pricing than the Gucci collaboration, Kith is one of the trendier brands on the market right now.
@carly_mcdowell Replying to @kristinnicolemiller_ adidas sambas outfit inspo as seen on the celebs + fashion girlies! #adidassambas#adidassamba#celebstyle#celebrityoutfits#haileybieberstyle#kendalljennerstyle#bellahadidstyle#streetstyleinspo♬ B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) - Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal
GQ has called it the sneaker of the summer for the past three summers, a fan favorite of influencers and trend followers alike. However, the high fashion connoisseurs hate them. Calling them overdone, others lamenting that they wouldn’t be “caught dead” in the fan-favorite shoe.
So, if you want a shoe that’s insanely trendy…and truly will never go out of style…then the adidas Samba is for you. And if you’re a fan of Quiet Luxury or Stealth Wealth, the Gucci collection might be for you.
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