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CONTRIBUTORS
Raymond Eugenio
Cyle Suesz
Jessica Gusmerotti
Ray is a creative professional, a visual storyteller and a public speaker. Through his work, he tells stories whether he’s using photos, film, social media or a stage as his medium to communicate. Three years ago, Raymond made the move to New York from San Jose, California. Through his journey in the big city, he’s learned plenty of lessons but the best one he can share is this: “No matter what you decide to pour your full self into, go at it 100%. You won’t know that what you’re doing is what you’re meant to do until you fully commit. But who am I to speak? I’m just a California transplant that loves to tell stories.”
Suesz is a New York City-based fashion, nightlife and commercial photographer whose nightlife work has been highlighted by the underground community. While working commercially during the day, he always makes time to keep his eye exercised by shooting creative work in his spare time. Cyle was trained professionally at the Art Institute of Charleston where he earned his BFA in Photographic Imaging.
Gusmerotti is a budding graphic artist currently living in Brooklyn, hailing from Rochester, New York. Jessica has a passion for many creative outlets and spends her free time writing, designing and exploring the newest artists in the music scene. Both her artwork and writing have been featured in BLEU Magazine as well as by New York start-up AptDeco. Recently, she earned her Associate’s degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology and plans on pursuing a degree in their Advertising Design program next.
Lenox Magee
Do r i a n “ S c o t t i e ”
Gary Dickson
Dorian is a full time student and photographer based out of Greensboro, NC. He’s a junior at North Carolina A&T pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communication Systems with a concentration in Media Design. The visual arts and photography are his passions. As a creative visionary, Scotty aspires to work full time in entertainment and advertising. His biggest inspirations in the realm of photography are Russell James, Terry Richardson, and Mario Testino.
Dickinson is an aspiring barber who is making waves in the media industry through the media scenery. He is originally from Schenectady, New York. After graduating with his Bachelor’s degree in communications he decided to take a leap of faith to move to the Big Apple. After two short years of making his footprints in New York City, he is proud to say his decision to pursue his career in media has yet to fail him. BLEU has given him the opportunity and the platform to excel and for that he is forever grateful.
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@l enoxma g ee
Known affectionately by his friends as Lex, Lenox Magee is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he majored in journalism. The former Editor-in-Chief for 360 Magazine, a national fashion/lifestyle/culture/ music magazine, and former Arts & Entertainment Editor for N’Digo, is currently the Editor-at-Large for Bleu Magazine, a national LGBT publication, freelance journalist/ columnist for RedEye Newspaper in Chicago and currently a freelance writer for many national outlets. Lex worked as a radio cohost/producer for Windy City Radio, was a part of the Windy City Media Group and has done work for WVON and WBEZ - Chicago Public Radio. 12
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WORDS BY GARY DICKSON
the 2015
LAMBORGHINI HURACAN LP610-4
The new 10 cylinder, Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 is making its way to the public’s eye. With a redefined image, kick a** V10 engine and comfortable interior, there is no way you wouldn’t want to make this automobile your “baby.” Just imagine yourself with a firm grip behind the wheel, accelerating at 202 mph through curvy slopes. This supercar is capable of reaching 65 mph easily in 3.2 seconds. Now that’s exciting! We expect all Lamborghini’s to have a bit of “muscle” behind its magnificent appearance, but what we don’t expect is its slippery windshield designed to repel bugs from the front glass completely. Many understand the feeling of leaving a car lot with a brand new car, but only a few will understand how it feels to leave with the Huracan. So choose wisely…the LP610 speaks for itself!
Price: $265,880 Engine: 5.2L V10 Horse Power : 602 HP Top Speed: 202 mph Tires & Wheels: Steering - Electromechanical power steering, optional LDS steering with variable ratio Front tires - Pirelli 245/30 R20 Rear tires - Pirelli 305/30 R20 Front wheels - 8.5J x, 20’’ Rear wheels - 11J x 20’’
Safety & Braking: Brakes - Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum brake servo unit, six-piston calipers at the front, four-piston calipers at the rear Air Bag - Full-size dual-stage front airbags, full-size lateral airbags Exterior: Frame – Made from hybrid aluminum and carbon fiber Body - Aluminum and composite outer skin Mirrors - Electrically controlled to one’s preference
TAKEOFF: QUAVO: jacket STAMPD jacket MARCELO BURLON top HOOD BY AIR top OFF WHITE pants YRN CLOTHING pants YRN CLOTHING jacketMAISON STAMPD shoe MARTIN MARCIELA shoe MAISON MARTIN MARCIELA shades FENDI FENDI shades shades CAZAL
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“Most definitely it makes it easier to work together because we are a family.”
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HE MIGOS GANG IS NOT ONLY A RAP GROUP,
but they literally are family. In addition to the family ties between offset and Quavo, Quavo is also Takeoff’s uncle. This dynamic could be the basis of conflict in some groups and make it difficult for group members to work with one another. But in the case of Migos, the setup “most definitely makes it easier to work together because we are a family,” exclaimed Migos. The camaraderie in their music and the electricity they create on stage is the reason why they have loyal fans. Though the group is not signed to a major label, they continue to make
music that fans love. Moreover, they do not have any trepidation about making music with non hip-hop artists. Asked if they would consider taking on projects with artist such as J-Lo or Pit-bull? They replied, “Most definitely. We have to pay our respect.” These men have been going at this music thing for a while. They are focused and determined. They are young, prolific and their love for music makes them a force to be reckoned with. All they need now is for their incarcerated brother-in-arms, Offset, to be freed from jail and a new chapter will begin.
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ALL ABOUT THE HAT All clothes worn are B-Side by Wale and sneakers provided by Puma. photography VINCENT DOLMAN photography assistant ABBIE LEEK fashion SEAN AZEEZ fashion assistant DANNY WALKER
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