BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) Together since 2003, Zion y Lennox is clearly the perfect reggaeton duo. Zion belts out songs that echo throughout the three floors of Terminal 5 with his romantic flare, while Lennox brings a stylistically appealing…
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An Egyptian Oasis in the Boogie Down… BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) Not too long ago I realized that upwards of 233rd Street in the Bronx is your ultimate stop for premiere clubbing in the Boogie Down. We’ve seen the…
BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) What are some of the greatest films made in and about the Bronx? A Bronx Tale, The Warriors, Summer of Sam come to mind. But the Boogie Down is becoming a growing home for filmmakers…
Ohene Cornelius – A movement and a force all on his own BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) The Boogie Down is known for revolutionary artists in Hip-Hop – but think about the most recent artists who’ve come from the Bronx…
From Violent Circumstances To A Life of Purpose BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) The number 22 never seemed so powerful. At 2:22 in May of 2001, Hezues R’ was 22 years old when he survived 22 gunshots with a .22…
Jesenia: Trailblazing with Comedic Gold BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) She was holding a John Belushi book and wearing a shirt that said “Freestyle” with a funky short haircut. These three minor things gave me a brief insight on who…
BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) A glass breaks – everyone cheers. Immediately, you’re exposed to the fun and relaxed atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The place is packed to the brim, making it a very successful opening day.…
Arabian Nights Will Take You Away on 231st Street BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) Transcending into the depths of a beautiful foreign land while you’re in The Bronx is much like a daydream for most of us – that is,…