For our newest issue, we sat down with an iconic DJ, J.Rocc, of The World Famous Beat Junkies Crew. On that sunny day in LA we talked about his jet setting ways, his thoughts on music in different countries and the current status of the Beat Junkies crew. Get to know this DJ who is […]
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Rocksmith Summer 2014
Ten years from now the threads you are currently rocking will seem like an old relic to the youngins. No escaping this fate. You can playfully call your classics as vintage pieces, but we all know these kids won’t care less about your basic jogger pants, polka dot button ups, or gently used Roshes. Nah. […]
Read moreJam On It: Double Doses from Ab-Soul’s Up-Coming Album, “These Days”
For the past few months, LA-based TDE has had the rap game down on lock: with ScHoolboy Q and Isaiah Rashad releasing solid debut albums in early 2014, and with a new Kendrick record reported for September, you’d think TDE would be satisfied with the year they’ve had so far…. nahhht. Quietly lurking in […]
Read moreOHM: Your New Nightclub Destination
Set in the heart of Hollywood is a new destination to appease the beat hungry masses. Clubs come and go in this fast paced city, stay updated on trending hot spots and you’ll be “that guy/girl” everyone hits up when they need a night out. We were invited one Wednesday night to experience what OHM […]
Read moreEditor’s Note: One Year Later
The vivacity of certain memories can be at such a high level that invoking them with a quick recollection can lead to a deluge of emotion, remembrance, and nostalgia, washing away the potential haziness that surrounds less significant flashbacks. I remember it like it was yesterday: I get a mid-day phone call from my then-boss […]
Read moreHood Prince: The Artist Formerly Known As Diddy, P. Diddy and Puffy Changes His Name… Again
Oh, Diddy. I mean, P. Diddy. Or Puff? You know what, for the sake of this post I’m going to just call you Sean — ’cause we cool like that. Yesterday, Sean Combs switched up the moniker one time for the what we’re hoping is the last time, going back to the sobriquet anyone born pre-1995 […]
Read moreFootaction Exclusive: Style Profile
Footaction’s #OWNIT movement is steadily sweeping the nation! Gone are the days where Footaction was just your go-to sneaker spot. With it’s current re-branding and development, you can now shop your look from head to toe. We recently paid Footaction at Westfield Culver City a visit to check out what they had in stock. […]
Read morePhoto Coverage: Agenda, Liberty, Project, & All Gone
A quick video and some IG snaps here and there cannot even do justice to the amount of visuals from the trade show season that went down in Las Vegas. How do you put 5 days worth of footage and photos into one single post? Impossible, but it had to be done. Luckily, picking our […]
Read moreThe Friday Five
Over the past few weeks, we Hip-Hop fans have been gifted with several hot new releases by some of our favorite artists. In the pockets of free time within our busy schedules, we were able to peep the freshest projects by Black Milk, Kid Cudi, Schoolboy Q, Rick Ross, and Pharrell Williams. This week’s Friday […]
Read moreJam On It: De La Soul x J Dilla – “Dilla Plugged In”
It was 1989: the big earthquake shook up San Francisco, Tim Hardaway and Shawn Kemp were just rooks, and yours truly was just a-brewin’ in the womb, but just like the aforementioned, 1989 was the year that sparked the beginnings of substantial significance on a whole number of fronts. That same year, Long Island-bred, Native […]
Read moreRSVP : Red Bull Curates Canvas Cooler LA
Already in its third year, the Red Bull Curates have become an anticipated event in the art and graffiti world. This Thursday they present Canvas Cooler, a collection of 20 Los Angeles-based artists who were hand picked to design mini coolers filled with the nectar of the gods, Red Bull. These coolers will be permanently displayed […]
Read morePharrell’s “G I R L” Album Now Streaming Online
Pharrell Williams has been busy as of late, in 2013 he was all over the airwaves with “Blurred Lines” and “Get Lucky.” In other successes, his business endeavors had his name in the art, fashion, and tech world. So it only makes sense that he produced a full album while all of that was going […]
Read moreNo-Sign: Bystander Apathy
No-Sign is a regular feature that gives an in depth opinion on whatever deserves a proper verbal thrashing. Basically, instead of earning a highly esteemed Co-Sign, it’s about to catch fade on a No-Sign. In this edition, the disgusting act of bystander apathy gets taken to task.
Read moreSingle Life Musings: Discover a New Sound
I thought I found my soulmate. Again. This was probably the second or third time in the past year (but who’s counting). Dude had it all. He was ridiculously attractive, smart, ambitious, and loved music as much as I did. The chemistry between us was seriously on some otherworldly “Prototype”-type shit. This was the one. […]
Read moresingle life musings: awfully happy
“For someone with so much relationship advice, you seem awfully alone.” A year ago, my friend sent this quote from the movie Beginners to me as a joke. But, it was true. Awfully true. I am the voice of reason between a girlfriend and boyfriend when they bicker. I am the drenched shoulder when my close […]
Read moreEditor’s Note: 2013 Taught Me
Change can strike terror in many at the most, and at the very least can even cause those most welcoming of it to flinch. For as much a constant as change is, it also can suffocate in too much of it, creating a chaos that’s more cacophony than the symphony your life needs. I say […]
Read moreROOK X STONE BREWING COMPANY
I really like beer. I don’t want to tell you how much I like it, because you’ll start judging my life choices, but Stone Brewing Company in Escondido has always been a favorite of mine. Our buddies at Rook obviously agree, as they have helped design a t-shirt with the brewery featuring a snake swallowing […]
Read moreThe Making of Pharrell’s 24 Hour Music Video for “Happy”
If you ever wondered just as much as we did how Pharrell’s tremendous 24 hour music video for his infectious track, “Happy”, was made, then wonder no more. Check the video above as we’re shown glimpses behind the scenes of the making of what is easily the music video of the year. Directed by […]
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The 5th Element Magazine Presents: The Freshest Class 2013
We at The 5th Element Magazine are proud to present The Freshest Class 2013. When it comes to up and coming streetwear brands, this conglomerate of creatives make up the varsity team of what’s dope right now. Clearly the stand out prospects of streetwear fashion, these brands are creating a definite buzz for themselves by […]
Read moresingle life musings: timelying
One rainy day, early in my junior year of high school, my English teacher asked us to pull out a piece of paper and a pen. Vaguely, she instructed us to write a letter to our future self ten years from now. We were to write about our current dreams, aspirations, and accolades. But, we […]
Read moreNo-Sign: The Buffoonery That Is The Beamz DJ System
No-Sign is a regular feature that gives an in depth opinion on whatever deserves a proper verbal thrashing. Basically, instead of earning a highly esteemed Co-Sign, it’s about to catch fade on a No-Sign. In this edition, Grandmaster Jay, Flo Rida, and the Beamz DJ system will get bodied.
Read moreDaylight Benefit Show For Victims of Typhoon Haiyan
Our hearts and prayers go out to all victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. This Sunday, November 24th, Daylight is throwing a special benefit edition in an effort to raise donations for the Typhoon Haiyan victims. The show is 18+ with a $5 donation or new clothing donations. Be sure to check out this […]
Read moreEditor’s Note: We All Go Through It
Jury duty. Everyone has to do it. As citizens of the good ‘ol U-S-of-A, it is our civic duty to fulfill such a service. And such was what I had to keep reminding myself last week as I sat in the courtroom, joining other people, from all walks of life, who were probably repeating such […]
Read moreFirst Look: FRANK151 x A$AP Mob “Harlem Edition”
Coming straight off the success of their collab with Diamond Supply Co., Frank151 hits us with this new chapter in their popular collection of pocket sized magazines. New York’s creative group known as A$AP Mob have been chosen as the next guest curators for this limited edition issue. Expect it to have that Harlem soul […]
Read moreRocksmith & Yo Gotti Link Up For the “I AM” Capsule Collection
This past summer you were out bumping “Act Right” in your car on the way to a party, only to hear that joint play again once you got there. Not like you minded at all, though, because Yo Gotti definitely had us all turnt up with that summer single. He then hit us with a […]
Read moreThe Friday Five
There’s a ton of dope, new music out there and although it’s a pretty daunting task to keep up with every new release or every joint that pops up on your Soundcloud feed, this week’s five is a pretty good starting point. We’ve got a little bit of everything consisting of that new new from […]
Read moreWell Played: DJ Fuze
Well Played delves into the personal playlists of various creative minds and let’s you, the reader, in on what they’ve currently got on rotation. In this inaugural edition, we check out what DJ Fuze of Los Angeles’ Power 106 has been bumpin’ lately. Read on to check out a quick convo with Fuze regarding his […]
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THE 5TH ELEMENT MAGAZINE 