S23 Subject: Culture

Join us in celebrating Theophilus London’s first time in the Twin Cities! Featuring a full live band! Don’t miss the opportunity to see this performance by one of the most unique and acclaimed up and coming artists in the world!

Featuring DJ sets by:
***GIGAMESH***

Doors @ 9pm.
Tickets: $15 adv, $20 at the door.
This is an 18+ event.

Tickets available online at:

http://www.vitalculture.com/events/detail/1567

And in-store at:
Studiiyo23
2319 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612.259.8935

This butterfly MC from the Bronx is the definition of fresh. Visually and melodically, he is a time machine back into the days when hip-hop was an escape into immediate heart jumps, head swings and shoulder bounces. With influences ranging from Prince to Whitney Houston to Michael Jackson, Theophilus London extends the boundary of generations, bridging gaps with nostalgic flows and beats that knock.

Since 2007, he’s been spreading his wings within the industry, gaining networks and flourishing the mixtape game with Jam! (2008), This Charming Mixtape (2009), and I Want You (2010). Evolving and exploring with each step, his stamina led him to four nationwide tours, including one ambient adventure over seas. Catching the eye of Warner Bros. Records, they geared him up for the release of his 2011 EP Lovers Holiday, featuring the fly singles“Flying Overseas” and “Why Even Try”.

Today, his music and his videos are the bubble in the hip-hop brain leaving discoverers in a constant state of wondering, “Who’s that guy that dresses like he’s from the 80’s?” You now know. He’s Theophilus London: a fun, fly, inventive, free spirit that leaves smiles and rhythm for the soul.

Connect with us and RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/events/340117139337953/

http://theophiluslondon.net/

http://twitter.com/theophilusL

http://www.billboard.com/news/theophilus-london-steps-out-of-rap-mold-1005279622.story#/news/theophilus-london-steps-out-of-rap-mold-1005279622.story

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/timez-are-weird-these-days-20110719

Get to know the Artist: http://www.billboard.com/news/theophilus-london-steps-out-of-rap-mold-1005279622.story#/news/theophilus-london-steps-out-of-rap-mold-1005279622.story

Studiiyo23 and basil|Lee Present: THEOPHILUS LONDON live at The Loft at Barfly!

What’s up world! Finally, STUDIiYO23 is in the building. What’s up Sneakerheads! What’s up Artists, Fashionistas, Poets, Musicians, Ballers, Writers, Bloggers, Athletes, Shopaholics…! It feels so good to finally write this post, because by doing so it means our website is finally LIVE!

So what exactly is STUDIiYO23? STUDIiYO23….A fusion of ideas. A place where diverse cultures mix and re-define boundaries. A space where anything is possible. That’s not just a tag line, instead, it defines my own personal history.

The ”about us” section says we were ‘founded’ in May 2010, but that’s not really true. The desire and need to open S23 has been in me for over a decade.  It just so happened that one night back in December of 2009 the stars aligned and a simple, straight-forward question posed to me by my mother in my parent’s kitchen set everything in motion. Fast-forward just 8 months later, and that dream….that vision, combined with a heckuva lot of passion, hard work, energy and faith finally came to life and STUDIiYO23 opened for business on August 21, 2010. That’s the extremely short version.

The space has an upbeat, funky, art-centric atmosphere where positive energy and the essence of exclusive sneaker and fashion culture are immediately noticeable. Whether it’s for the latest sneaker release, art exhibition, music show…etc…the goal was to create a concept that really did send the retail experience to a new level. This wouldn’t be a place where you just went to buy a t-shirt, hat or sneaker and dip.  No, no, no….STUDIiYO23 was meant to be your spot, THE Spot, where friends met up to chill or where new friendships are made talking about the latest Jordan release, the fresh gear, the big game on tv, the art that’s on the walls, or just popping in to say what’s up. Friendly, inviting and always funky fresh, we wanted to create a space where you looked forward to visit and your girl/man-friend never ever (neva, eva eva!) told you to hurry up!

STUDIiYO23 is a space where ideas take shape, and as such our selected artwork will influence, inspire and provoke thought. Through exhibitions and special in-store events, we strive to educate and expose our guests to new, exciting and innovative local artists as well as those from around the globe. We are truly blessed to be surrounded with so much creativity just waiting to be showcased.

A space that aims to spark your creative juices, S23 hosts poetry, open mic, musical events and art exhibitions on a regular basis. Artists will come to paint and design. Poets and spoken-word artists will come to entertain and enlighten our guests. DJs will come to spin the latest jams. Yoga, Salsa or Jujitsu lessons…?…S23 delivers.

STUDIiYO23 will come to be known as the space where the seemingly endless demands of daily life are forgotten. A constantly evolving, innovative retail space where ideas take shape and nothing is impossible. STUDIiYO23…we’re building a Family from the ground up and we want to welcome you to ride with us!

Fashion.Art.Culture.Music.Sneakers….It’s all LOVE.

A big THANK YOU to all of YOU who helped to make this happen. You know who you are. I love you.

“Remember your Dreams, Pursue your Passion”.
-Moh
Founder/President