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“I like making music that people say cannot be done, or a collaboration that cannot be done,” says DJ Khaled in an interview with Fast Company. “That’s what I’m great at, is pulling people together and making magic together.” advertisement advertisement Khaled has made the all-star “posse cut” his signature as a producer. In 2007, six of the most sought-after hip-hop names of that decade–Lil Wayne, T.I., Akon, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, and Birdman–came together to record “We Takin’ Over,” a made-for-club hit with an addictively repetitive synth and thumping bass. Since then, he’s recruited such crowd-pleasing acts as Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Nas onto an average tally of 31 guest features per album. The producer has been named the chief creative officer of Snipes, a German sportswear retailer that’s “inspired by hip-hop, streetball, dance, and action … [Read more...] about DJ Khaled’s newest collaboration may be one of his biggest—and it doesn’t feature Jay-Z or Rihanna

It’s a sunny Thursday afternoon in Toronto, and a group of international tourists and new immigrants are staring at me through the glass doors of the reception area of the mayor’s office. I try to ignore them as I prepare for my meeting with the city’s top official when one opens the door and asks me, in broken English, if she can go in and see the mayor. advertisement advertisement Midway through my poor attempt at explaining how I don’t have the power to grant her such permission, Mayor John Tory opens the door behind me, prompting cheers and camera flashes from the crowd. “I’m sorry I’m running late,” he says to me, “but I’ll need another minute.” Then he heads toward the group gathered in the hallway. It’s Newcomer Day in Toronto, an annual celebration that invites those seeking to or in the process of making Canada their home to experience the country’s cuisine, music, and culture, while … [Read more...] about Toronto doesn’t want to be Silicon Valley. It’s building something better

West Indies coach Phil Simmons on December 10 said the team would be banking heavily on skipper Kieron Pollard in the series-deciding third T20 International against India as his understanding of the pitch due to IPL exposure will be "invaluable" for the bowlers.Pollard has played a lot at the Wankhede Stadium as he has been part of the Mumbai Indians IPL squad and Simmons said his experience will help the visiting bowlers."(Kieron) Pollard has played a lot at this venue, the others have not played that much. I think the experience which they have got from here is invaluable and especially the captain (Pollard), as he has been here for 10 years," Simmons said in the pre-match press conference here.Close "He knows things inside out and that will definitely help our bowlers mainly, there are a few youngsters in this format. It will definitely help," he added. related news India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: West Indies have become a different side under Pollard, says Rohit If Dhoni … [Read more...] about India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: Pollard’s IPL experience at Wankhede will benefit WI bowlers, says Phil Simmons

Arsenal caretaker manager Freddie Ljungberg believes a weight has been lifted off his players' shoulders after a three-goal blitz in nine second-half minutes beat West Ham 3-1 on December 9 to end the Gunners' worst winless run in 42 years. Another miserable night for the Swede seemed in store when the visitors trailed at half-time to Angelo Ogbonna's deflected header.However, Arsenal suddenly sparked into life after Gabriel Martinelli scored his first Premier League goal as Nicolas Pepe finally started to deliver on his club record ?72 million fee by curling home a brilliant second, before crossing for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to secure all three points."It means so much for the players. They have been living under enormous pressure and you see it in their performances," said Ljungberg.Close "You can see the players have been a bit low and you see in the dressing room the relief and how happy they are." related news EPL: Tammy Abraham emerges as Chelsea's talisman On the … [Read more...] about EPL: Arsenal relieved as worst winless run since 1977 ends at West Ham

Rohit Sharma has seen a capable leader in Kieron Pollard from close quarters and believes that his longtime Mumbai Indians teammate has been responsible for a transformed West Indies side in white ball format.Rohit, who has played with Pollard for several years at MI, termed the West Indies captain as a "smart thinker of the game"."I know Pollard really well and he has a great knowledge about the game. I know as a leader what he would be expecting from the team. Under his leadership, it is a different team that we are seeing now, so yes, we have to be at our best when we play them," said Rohit on the eve of the third T20I on Wednesday.Close "He (Pollard) is a very smart player, smart thinker and he has been the captain of the team. When it comes to Mumbai (Indians), he has always been part of the leadership group and last year when I wasn't available for one game, he captained MI. So, he has always been part of the leadership group and I know how he thinks." related news … [Read more...] about India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: West Indies have become a different side under Pollard, says Rohit