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Festival season continues on and one of our favorite DJ's that we have enjoyed for years has been Armin van Buuren! We caught up with him right before he headed to EZoo to perform here in NY. We wanted to know more about his label, his performances at festivals and his B2B set with David Guetta.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Why was it important for you to launch your independent label, Armada Music and what do you look for in terms of artists that are available on it?
ARMIN VAN BUUREN: Before I started Armada, I worked with United Recordings. They gave me a label (Armind) but refused to sign the tracks I wanted to release on there because they didn’t believe in those tracks. I got all these demos because I started a weekly radio show “A State of Trance” which was highly successful. I understood that the best way to release those tracks and get exclusive stuff for my sets and radio shows was to have my own label.
AM: You perform at a number of festivals as a headliner, from Tomorrowland, Zouk Out Dec 3rd in Singapore etc. do you have any routines that you do prior to hitting the stage to get ready for your set?
AVB: Mostly, I have already prepared my set weeks in advance but I never pre-program my set to the minute. I always leave room for last-minute additions or change the sound of my set if I feel the crowd is actually up for a different sound or isn’t feeling my sound at that moment. I always try to work out, eat healthy and sleep before a show. Then I take a shower and try to be on time before a show so I’m not stressed about traffic or something.
AM: This summer you played a B2B set with David Guetta at Ushuaїa in Ibiza, which was the first time that has happened! What was that like and do you have other people on your list that you would want to do a B2B with that you have yet to do?
AVB: It was incredible and I didn’t expect the crowd to go crazy like that!! We have the crowd to go crazy like that!! We have been friends for a long time but never really worked together. We came up with the idea when I met David in Los Angeles when we were both working there. It was also a success because it was a one-off show and we made special edits and mash-ups before the show. Earlier this year, I played B2B with Reinier Zonneveld at Ultra Music Festival which was also very inspiring. I don’t really have a list of names I want to go B2B with but I will always consider one if I feel we can find common ground in our sound.
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Over Labor Day Weekend, over 100,000 fans enjoyed the "last dance" of summer at Electric Zoo 3.0 on Randalls Island Park in NY. With performances by DJ Diesel, Cheat Codes, Afrojack, Carl Cox, Martin Garrix and over 100 international artists were across multiple stages, it was a great way for us to come together and to keep the good vibes going.
As guests "plugged into the matrix," the grounds were transformed into an AI tech-driven environment. This allowed for new stages to debut at this festival, previous stages to be reimagined, innovative production and creating an immersive experience. Already, plans are undwrway to take these elements to the next level since they have a year before the next one rolls into town.
Michel Julian, EZoo's Chief of Marketing shared that “Having spent 13 years with EZoo since its inception, I have to say that this was one of the most special editions we’ve ever had. Working together with the new ownership we’ve brought about the start of an inspiring collaboration. We’re thrilled by support and such positive feedback from our fans, artists, and the industry – and can’t wait to show everyone what we have in store next year.”
This year's festival included an updated festival layout and all-new designs of the Antheon, The Landing, Morphosis, and Levitron stages created visual drama with their pyro, fireworks and massive LED walls.
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We hope you enjoyed THE 9LIST’S BRIDAL WELLNESS FASHION SHOW at Sample Room NY which took place on Oct 5th. During our IG LIve event, Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director of Athleisure Media and Co-Exec Producer and Host of Athleisure Studio, Kimmie Smith talked with principal Iván Meza of Sample Room NY to talk about the upcoming NY Bridal Fashion Week Show, what takes place at this bridal showroom, bridal tips, wellness tips and we presented looks from bridal wear designer, Yolancris and accessories from Lagos Jewelry. If you missed the event, you will find pictures below from our shoot, the video from the event and our podcast that was recorded live.
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On today's Athleisure Kitchen, we hop into the kitchen with Chef Nick Wallace who we enjoyed seeing his passion and love for Jackson, Mississippi. In addition to being the Founder and Executive Chef of Nick Wallace Culinary, Nick Wallace Catering and Nissan Cafe by Wallace, we enjoyed seeing him as a finalist in Top Chef Season 19 in Houston, Chopped episodes, winner of Food Network Canada's Fire Masters and he appeared on CNN's Nomad with Carlton McCoy. We talk about the importance of Mississippi when it comes to creating his dishes and bringing awareness to the culinary scene there. We also talk about why giving back to others is an essential and also how we can focus on creating great meals when we're busy that still have love and full flavors!
You can stay in the loop on who future guests are by visiting us at AthleisureStudio.com/AthleisureKitchen and on Instagram at @AthleisureKitchen and @AthleisureStudio. Athleisure Kitchen is hosted by Kimmie Smith and is Executive Produced by Paul Farkas and Kimmie Smith. It is mixed by the team at Athleisure Studio. Our theme music is "This Boy" performed by Ilya Truhanov.
On today's episode of THE 9LIST, I'm excited to kick off our first episode with a destination whose known for exquisite dresses that we have included in editorials of Athleisure Mag! We headed to Chelsea to talk with Iván Meza who is the principal of The Sample Room NY which carries a variety of bridal and evening wear designers. Ahead of NY Bridal Fashion Week which takes place the week of Oct 10th, we talked about his showroom is an in-the-know destination for brides to get phenomenal designers for their big day. We also talk about how these designers participate in NY Bridal Fashion Week and what brides should focus on when it comes getting their dress. We also highlight key looks that could be great options for a bride, how it is accessorized and how these dresses can have another life whether it's hitting your red carpet moment or altering it to become something entirely new!
Make sure to check out the show notes to see the looks that we talked about as well as information on the brands and designers featured today.
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We’re already counting the days to Jan 23rd when season 27 kicks off with Zach Shallcross who will kick off the new season of ABC’s The Bachelor. As always, we like seeing who will be competing over the next few weeks.
Each night during this season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!
Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.
We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!
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In this month’s issue, our cover story is with International EDM DJ/Producer and philanthropist, Alok. We caught up with him after a busy summer of residencies and festivals to talk about his passion for music, his process when he creates his music, his #1 Billboard US charted song DEEP DOWN, the importance of collaborations and his focus to give back to Indigenous communities. We also talk with Chef Justin Sutherland about his culinary career from Fast Foodies and Taste the Culture to his restaurants, Handsome Hog and The Big E as well as showcasing the Twin Cities Culinary Scene. We also talk about his cookbook Northern Soul: Southern-Inspired Home Cooking from a Northern Kitchen which is out now. You can also hear this discussion on our podcast, Athleisure Kitchen. We also talk with Brian Baumgartner who we know as Kevin Malone in The Office. We talk about this role and how chili became an iconic moment that has now manifested into his cookbook Seriously Good Chili Cookbook: 177 of the Best Recipes in the World. We talk about the depth of chili, recipes he enjoyed and you can even see the recipe that we contributed to this cookbook as well. This interview is also available on Athleisure Kitchen right now.
We enjoyed Electric Zoo that took place Labor Day Weekend and we share a recap of what took place and if you weren’t there or were at another stage, we have images from this epic weekend. We also have an interview with another of our favorite DJ/Producers, Armin van Buuren. He talks about how he approaches his sets, his routines before and after and his B2B set with David Guetta.
We catch up with Samantha Morton and Liv Hill who play the older and younger versions of Catherine Medici in STARZ’s The Serpent Queen. We talk about how they approached their roles, interacting with one another and putting a modern take on this iconic figure.
This month we catch up with Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London. She talks about how she created her line, the importance of clean beauty, aesthetically pleasing packaging and new products that are available. We also talk with Deepica Mutyala, founder of Live Tinted talks about how her brand went from a community to a skincare line with products that work to enhance their skin regardless of their skin tone. We talk about how she created her brand, upcoming launches and more.
This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Hozho. Our 9DRIP comes from this month’s cover, Alok, Armin van Buuren. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from WTA tennis star and philanthropist Sloane Stephens as well as Brian Baumgartner. Our The 9LIST STORI3S comes from WTA tennis star Leylah Fernandez and founder of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry, Sheryl Lowe.
Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a fun steakhouse in NYC, Vinyl Steakhouse. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Breathwrk and POUND. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.
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This month our cover story is from World Cup Champion French footballer, Paul Pogba who plays for the Serie A club Juventus and the France National Team. Pogba has had a phenomenal career that has included consecutve Serie A titles, 2 Coppa Italia and 2 Supercoppa Italiana titles, a Golden Boy Award in 2013, he starred and was named player of the tournament for France U20 World Cup triumph over Uruguay, UEFA Europa League and was named into the PFA Team of the Year. As a member of the French team, he won the 2018 FIFA World Cup scoring in the final, where they currently hold the title.
With his dynamic presence, we wanted to find out more about his passion for the sport, his position as a midfielder, being back with Juventus and more!
ATHLEISURE MAG: When was the moment that you realized you fell in love with football and wanted to do this as a career?
PAUL POGBA: My love for football started from a very young age in Roissy en Brie, I was fortunate to quickly realize that football was my passion and that I wanted to pursue this as a career. I always had the ball at my feet whether that was in the park or at school from the time the sun rises till dawn, I had to be yelled at by my mum to go home. Although it wasn’t an easy path, but I always believed with hard work and determination I will be able to fulfill my dream.
AM: Tell us about playing as a midfielder.
PP: Throughout my career I have always played as a midfielder, I really like this position. I think the midfield is the heart of a team, the engine from where most actions start. Although midfielders may have different roles, but my position allows me to get creative and be in control. I do believe it’s the right position for me because I have a visionary mindset.
AM: We enjoyed The Pogmentary which gave us a lot of insight into your passion for the sport and how you approach it. What are 3 workout routines that we can for arms, legs and abs?
What are 3 workout routines that we can do for arms, legs and abs?
PP: I could easily suggest some workout routines and how to exercise them, however this might not work for everybody. My advice is to try different workout routines according to your level of physical preparation and learn what works best for you. Sport in general is good for both our mental and physical health, therefore I encourage everyone to get involved. Even for us who play professional sports we follow certain routines that are not necessarily good for others, this is the reason some of us professionals have personalized physical activities which works best for us.
AM: Do you have any game day routines?
PP: Of course, as you may know I am a religious person, so I make sure I do my prayers, but the rest I’m keeping it a secret.
AM: What does it mean to come back to Juventus and what are you looking forward to?
PP: My return to Juventus was a choice of heart, but also a coincidence of goals that Juve and I have. I do believe I fit in well in the team and also outside the field. I have fond memories from the time I lived in Turin, not to mention the extraordinary fans who give me joy with their unconditional support, this definitely keeps me going.
The coincidence of objectives is very clearly both that Juve and I both want to go back to winning trophies like the Scudetto, Champions League etc. We are very motivated and determined to achieve our common goal which is to win.
AM: Throughout your career, you have played for the national team for France which currently holds the World Cup title. What’s it like for you to play for 2 teams and is your approach the same?
PP: Football is a beautiful sport and as I mentioned before I’m very passionate about it. Normally the feelings between playing for the national team or in a club are in some ways the same. Clearly when you play for the national team you know that you represent your country, but also when you play for the club you represent its colors, its tradition, its fans. Both are important.
AM: You have won a number of trophies along with being a World Cup Champion and other accolades, what are 3 of your favorite moments in your career at this point?
PP: The best moments of my career to date are linked to both the national team and the clubs where I played. With the national team, first the Under 20 World Cup victory in 2013 and then the World Cup victory with l’Equipe de France in 2018. Important and unforgettable experiences that have marked my football career. As for the clubs, certainly the debut with United and the first championship won with Juventus are two moments that I will never forget.
AM: When you’re not on the field, how do you take time for yourself when you need to recharge your batteries?
PP: When I am not busy with football, the thing I love most is spending time with my family, my wife and my children. Take them to school, to the park, let them play, in short, lead a life as a father of a family.
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