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Los Angeles Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
A high-fashion Filipino lookbook that feels like 'coming home'
Bay Area rap and the occasional Tagalog ballad blasted through the speakers at Projkt L.A. in Monterey Park as Stephanie Ramos, Miles Canares, P-Lo and Micah Mahinay — who goes by the DJ name Noodles — celebrated Filipino creatives and brands with a high-fashion lookbook, shot on film by Brandon Kaipo Moningka. Ramos, Canares, P-Lo and Noodles are among the co-founders of the Baryo HiFi festival, which is now in its second year and taking place this Saturday, May 3. For the event, Filipino American artists, performers and vendors take over a block of Beverly Boulevard, a joyous showcase that Ramos describes as a reclamation of Historic Filipinotown. 'As Filipinos, we're often the ones working behind the scenes, whether that's in the entertainment industry, fashion, healthcare, hospitality,' Ramos says. 'We're the backbone of so many industries, but we're rarely in the spotlight. Our goal was really to shine a light and create a platform for us to celebrate, be seen and do that on our own terms.' With clothing and bling from Filipino-owned brands Art Community, Ballads, Maaari, De La Gold, FAMILY by Coen Clemente, Mojave, Gara Sun and stylist Christine Garcia wanted to focus on 'Filipino hospitality and heartwarming generosity.' Taking inspiration from her own family photos, Garcia instinctively paired oversized denim on denim, stacked jade bangles on gold bracelets and styled a FAMILY tee that reads, 'There is beauty in our Moreno skin.' 'It felt like coming home to family,' Garcia says of the styling process. These same brands will have booths at Baryo, as part of two marketplaces featuring Filipino designers — one curated by Sari-Sari Studio and Mayumi Market, and the other by Buttery Pat and Tried & True Co. Attendees can shop Vintage streetwear and mahjong-inspired earrings from BRWNGRLZ. The festival will feature 'Working Overtime,' an exhibit curated by Kristofferson San Pablo, showcasing 19 interdisciplinary artists meditating on basketball as a lens for themes of hustle, resilience and community. Baryo will likewise have beloved L.A. food vendors such as Dollar Hits and Lasita, along with live performances from icons like 1970s disco band VST & Co. 'This event really is from the heart. Everyone's volunteering their time,' Canares says. 'We want you to bring your family, your kids, your parents, your grandparents, enjoy great music, have amazing food and shop from a lot of these small businesses that are popping up.' Last year, the Baryo team pulled off the event in just three weeks, coming together like what they've jokingly called the 'Filipino Avengers.' ' Some of us are born and raised in L.A. and some of us have moved here and found our footing here, but we all found community,' Ramos says. 'We've accomplished our goal in the first year to bring awareness about Historic Filipinotown. The next step is to really build on that and leave a lasting legacy in the neighborhood.' For the founders, Baryo is more than just a public celebration of style, food and culture — it's a way to connect, to bridge generations through Filipino pride. 'Out of all the things that I've done, this is the one that my family has finally recognized,' Canares says. By taking up space, they're helping the next generation of Filipino creatives to imagine doing the same. 'We're not those kind of people that like the spotlight at all,' Ramos says, 'but we know how important it is and how much it does inspire other young Filipino Americans that may not have grown up to see people that look like us, that are in these industries.'
Axios
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
6 events to kick off March in SF this weekend
No weekend plans yet? Here are a few events to kick off March with a good start! Friday 💿 P-Lo's album release party: The Bay-Area rapper is hosting a party at Señor Sisig at Thrive City to promote his new album " For The Soil." From 7- 9 pm at 151 Warriors Way. 🎸 Free Noise Pop shows: Numerous bands are playing on Friday and Saturday at two favorite Mission dive bars. Catch them at Benders at 806 Van Ness Ave. and Kilowatt at 3160 16th St. Saturday 🎉 Mardi Gras in North Beach: The celebration begins with drinks at Northstar Cafe at 1560 Powell St., followed by a New Orleans brass-band parade and Creole bites at Tupelo at 1337 Grant Ave from 1:30- 6:30pm. 🎶 Paul McCartney tribute: Golden Gate Park is resuming its free outdoor concert series on Saturday at the Bandshell beginning with an afternoon homage to the former Beatles member. From noon - 4pm at Music Concourse Dr. 🇧🇷 Safada Carnaval: Celebrate the longstanding Brazilian tradition at Great Northern, featuring dancers, live music and DJs. From 10pm - 3am at 119 Utah St. Tickets start at $25. Sunday 🎬 Oscars Watch Party: This spacious comedy club is showcasing this year's Academy Awards and offering happy hour all evening. From 3:30 - 7:30pm at the Function at 1414 Market St.
CBS News
13-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Outdoor NBA All-Star Tip-Off Party in San Francisco cancelled due to stormy weather
Poor weather conditions from Thursday's atmospheric have already impacted early festivities planned San Francisco's NBA All-Star Weekend. Thursday night's NBA All-Star Tip-Off Party at Thrive City outside the Chase Center was supposed to start at 5 p.m. and include a live performance from P-Lo in addition to viewing of the Golden State Warriors' game against the Houston Rockets on the big screen and All-Star themed photo opportunities, but the party was cancelled due to the heavy rain forecast. Organizers said they were hopeful people will still show up to support the restaurants, bars and other businesses at Thrive City like the newly opened Splash sports bar despite the weather. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and representatives from the Warriors were on hand Thursday morning as they marked the opening of NBA All-Star Alley on Powell St. between Market St. and Union Square in downtown San Francisco. The alley is lined with pop-up shops, including one storefront hosted by the Warriors and Valkyries where fans can meet players, take pictures with the Warriors' championship trophies and get exclusive merch. It's official!✂️ Today was the ribbon cutting for All-Star Alley, located in the heart of San Francisco. The ribbon cutting announced the start of weekend-long festivities across the Bay Area to celebrate the return of All-Star Weekend ⭐️ — Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) February 13, 2025 There will also be live podcast tapings and appearances by NBA players and legends throughout the weekend. Union Square will also showcase a custom basketball court designed by artist Victor Solomon "It's not going to be an All-Star event without having a basketball court," said former Warriors center Festus Ezeli. "We'll have the Golden State Warriors Academy throwing clinics there. We're going to have shooting experiences there as well, so bring your jumper." The NBA also partnered with the San Francisco African-American Chamber of Commerce to bring 30 small businesses to Powell St. the official website.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before. As the first and only NBA team with its own record label, Golden State Entertainment, the Warriors are expanding their reach with 'For the Soil,' a new album released this week. The project featuring the Bay Area's top music artists — from E-40, Too Short, Saweetie, G-Eazy, Goapele, LaRussell and Larry June — arrives just in time for the league's All-Star Game weekend in San Francisco. 'A basketball team with a record label is unheard of until now, which is a testament to the Warriors and the Bay,' said P-Lo, a Filipino-American rapper who produced 'For the Soil,' a collaborative release between Golden State Entertainment and EMPIRE, a distribution and publishing company. He will perform live during an NBA All-Star tipoff party on Thursday at Thrive City, a 11-acre community gathering space surrounding the Chase Center. 'This is about innovation, bringing a new idea to the table,' said P-Lo, a lifelong Warriors fan who has worked with artists such as Yo Gotti, Saweetie and Kehlani. He's no stranger to the franchise, riding his convertible car as part of the Warriors championship parade, celebrating the team's title in 2022. 'We're here to break barriers while I'm trying to process it all," he added. "I'm grateful for this opportunity.' Warriors guard Gary Payton II said he plans on listening to the album. 'For me, to be the first team to have a music company, or production company, it's kinda cool,' Payton said. 'P-Lo is running it, and getting it done. I know there's a lot of talented Bay Area artists behind it, so it's something to look forward to and be excited about.' P-Lo played a key role in bringing together the Bay Area's top artists, contributing to all nine tracks on the album. He began the process late last summer, collaborating with local talent to craft a well-rounded project. 'P-Lo can produce, rap and bring all these artists who are like family to him,' said David Kelly, an executive with the Warriors. He spearheaded the launch of Golden State Entertainment in 2022 before the team won the championship that year. Several NBA teams have partnered with artists over the years: Drake as the Toronto Raptors' global ambassador, Jay-Z as a former minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets, and the Miami Heat collaborating with DJ Khaled, who performed at games. The Atlanta Hawks have also embraced their city's rap scene, working with T.I., 2 Chainz, and Quavo. But an NBA team with its own record label and entertainment division? That's where Kelly saw an opportunity for the Warriors to break new ground. He said creating a label, intersecting hip-hop and basketball made sense. 'It's just kind of authentic and natural to the culture,' said Kelly, who joined the organization in 2011 and currently is the chief business officer of Golden State Entertainment. 'It seems like a lot of times people try to force them apart or mesh them together that don't make sense. But if you grew up a part of both, they naturally intertwine.' Kelly first pitched the idea of the Warriors having a record label to then-president Rick Welts before bringing it to the team's owner, Joe Lacob, and co-executive chairman Peter Guber. He said the Warriors' leadership embraced his vision, and he hopes more pro teams will follow suit. 'It's seeing the culture being presented in a way that's true and reflective on a grand international scale,' said Kelly, a former Chicago-based rapper, whose stage name was Capital D. 'Hopefully this is the first of many for Golden State and the culture.' ___ AP Sports Writer Schuyler Dixon contributed to this report in Dallas. Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press
The Independent
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label
The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before. As the first and only NBA team with its own record label, Golden State Entertainment, the Warriors are expanding their reach with 'For the Soil,' a new album released this week. The project featuring the Bay Area's top music artists — from E-40, Too Short, Saweetie, G-Eazy, Goapele, LaRussell and Larry June — arrives just in time for the league's All-Star Game weekend in San Francisco. 'A basketball team with a record label is unheard of until now, which is a testament to the Warriors and the Bay,' said P-Lo, a Filipino-American rapper who produced 'For the Soil,' a collaborative release between Golden State Entertainment and EMPIRE, a distribution and publishing company. He will perform live during an NBA All-Star tipoff party on Thursday at Thrive City, a 11-acre community gathering space surrounding the Chase Center. 'This is about innovation, bringing a new idea to the table,' said P-Lo, a lifelong Warriors fan who has worked with artists such as Yo Gotti, Saweetie and Kehlani. He's no stranger to the franchise, riding his convertible car as part of the Warriors championship parade, celebrating the team's title in 2022. 'We're here to break barriers while I'm trying to process it all," he added. "I'm grateful for this opportunity.' Warriors guard Gary Payton II said he plans on listening to the album. 'For me, to be the first team to have a music company, or production company, it's kinda cool,' Payton said. 'P-Lo is running it, and getting it done. I know there's a lot of talented Bay Area artists behind it, so it's something to look forward to and be excited about.' P-Lo played a key role in bringing together the Bay Area's top artists, contributing to all nine tracks on the album. He began the process late last summer, collaborating with local talent to craft a well-rounded project. 'P-Lo can produce, rap and bring all these artists who are like family to him,' said David Kelly, an executive with the Warriors. He spearheaded the launch of Golden State Entertainment in 2022 before the team won the championship that year. Several NBA teams have partnered with artists over the years: Drake as the Toronto Raptors' global ambassador, Jay-Z as a former minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets, and the Miami Heat collaborating with DJ Khaled, who performed at games. The Atlanta Hawks have also embraced their city's rap scene, working with T.I., 2 Chainz, and Quavo. But an NBA team with its own record label and entertainment division? That's where Kelly saw an opportunity for the Warriors to break new ground. He said creating a label, intersecting hip-hop and basketball made sense. 'It's just kind of authentic and natural to the culture,' said Kelly, who joined the organization in 2011 and currently is the chief business officer of Golden State Entertainment. 'It seems like a lot of times people try to force them apart or mesh them together that don't make sense. But if you grew up a part of both, they naturally intertwine.' Kelly first pitched the idea of the Warriors having a record label to then-president Rick Welts before bringing it to the team's owner, Joe Lacob, and co-executive chairman Peter Guber. He said the Warriors' leadership embraced his vision, and he hopes more pro teams will follow suit. 'It's seeing the culture being presented in a way that's true and reflective on a grand international scale,' said Kelly, a former Chicago-based rapper, whose stage name was Capital D. 'Hopefully this is the first of many for Golden State and the culture.' ___ AP Sports Writer Schuyler Dixon contributed to this report in Dallas.
