New Balance  drops the ABZORB 2000 "Smoked Violet" as the latest addition to its chunky retro lineup. The lifestyle runner fits the brand's move toward maximalist, "visible tech" styles, joining recent releases like the 1954 model. The shoe features a muted "Boysonberry" colorway with soft lavender overlays and clean off-white accents for a balanced look. The New Balance ABZORB 2000 "Smoked Violet" sneaker is available now via Heel Boy and at select international retailers for $170 USD.

Kamloops, B.C. rapper StonerFella drops off his newest track and music video “Disconnected”. The  Kale McNichol -directed visual shows the young Canadian emcee in an abandoned warehouse with graffiti covered walls as he walks around and performs his self-produced single in the one-take filmed music video. Enjoy!

New York rapper and producer  SamTRax has dropped the Triplex Media -directed visual for his track  “Still”  featuring Xavier Wright and Bluz . The track served as the lead single from his 2025 album  BLACK CHERRY, Vol. 1  and was released via his indie label forever97 .