Press: Cory Townes in Luxury Mindz’ Fader Fort 2013 Recap Video
2013 MEET the FADER from LUXURY MINDZ on Vimeo. As you guys know, I had the chance to work alongside the Cornerstone Agency and The Fader Magazine down in Austin, Texas for the 2013 South By SouthWest festival. I spent my time working down at the Fader Fort, and I had a ball. From all ...
Interviews: A Moment With Big K.R.I.T
I had a chance to sit down and talk to Big K.R.I.T. about his new clothing collaboration with Philly staple Mitchell & Ness, what kind of alcohol he prefers, his thoughts on his participation on A$AP Rocky’s “1 Train” and how it feels to work with some of the best producers in the game. Big ...
Projects: The Coalition X Villa Presents: “The Love Story” (Documentary)
The Love Story from Derrick Woodyard on Vimeo. A couple of weeks ago, I told you all about the Love Story documentary that I had the pleasure to be apart of. To bring you up to speed, I was invited by my good friends Curran of Kings Rule Together and Bill Nearn of Abstract Thought ...
Press: The Villa X The Coalition Presents: The Love Story Documentary (Preview)
My good friend Curran of Kings Rule Together gave me a call a couple of weeks ago asking if I wanted to be in a documentary that he was producing that was highlighting the creative force that’s coming out of my beloved city of Philadelphia. I was more than honored to be recognized as one ...
Interviews: Vibe Magazine X Red Bull 2013 Thre3style DJ Competition
So last week, I had the chance to cover the Regional Finals of the 2013 Red Bull Thre3style DJ competition in my hometown of Philadelphia, Pa. In doing so, I had the pleasure of sitting with the three judges, World renowned DJ and Fools Gold label-head A-trak, the creator of the “Mash-Up” genre Z-trip, and ...
CTxTV Presents: A Moment With Diplo
Cory Townes and CTxTV Presents: A Moment wit Diplo from Cory Townes on Vimeo. Talk about lost in the archives. I had a chance to talk with world-famous musician and producer Diplo at the 2012 Roots Picnic, but due to the footage being held for ransom for 3 Macbooks and a bottle of Sunny Delight ...
CTxTV Presents: A Moment with Juicy J
Fresh off the stage of the opening show of the 2012 Smoker’s Club Tour in Philadelphia, Pa, Cory manages to have a moment with Hip Hop Pioneer and Ambassador of Trippy Juicy J. Here they talk about his longevity in the music business, what’s it like to headline his own solo tour, and how he ...
CTxTV Presents: A Moment With Schoolboy Q
Before I hosted his concert at the TLA in Philly, I had a chance to sit with TDE’s own Schoolboy Q and discuss the goals he sees Top Dog achieving, the history of Black Hippy, his earlier influences, his sports backgrounds, and how he foresees the West being won. I respect Q’s humility and his ...
CTxTV Presents: A Moment with Chi McBride
While at Manhattan’s West 147 NYC for my father’s release event, I had a chance to talk to famous television actor and culturally renowned sneaker enthusiast Chi McBride about his history with shoes, why he got into the sneaker game, and a surprise guest drops in. Chi is hilariously funny, and schooled me to what ...
CTxTV Presents: DJ Jazzy Jeff x Pro-Keds Sneakers x West 147 NYC
This past week was a special one for me and my family. Not only did I start the #TurnUpTour aka the “Road To 25″ towards my 25th birthday this upcoming Wednesday, but I had a chance to go to New York with my father for the release of his shoe collaboration with Pro-Keds. We had ...