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Essie Reveals the Final Shade of Its Retro Revival 2016 Collection (And It’s Exactly What We Were Hoping for)

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Drumroll, please! In honor of its 35th birthday, Essie is bringing back six of its most coveted shimmering nail polish shades — dating all the way back to 1981.

Essie Starry Starry NightShirley Yu/People; Prop stylist: Lauren Nester; star ring: Sydney Evan; thin diamond band: Jennie Kwan


The iconic brand revealed five of the six polishes from the collection, Retro Revival 2016: Life of the party (2002), Sequin Sash (2005), Cabana Boy (2005), Bikini with a Martini (2006), and Birthday Suit, which was one of Essie’s original 12 shades in 1981.

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But the final shade of the throwback collection — which we’ve revealed exclusively on our Instagram — is Starry Starry Night, 1985’s midnight blue that nail polish fanatics everywhere have been searching for on eBay all these years.

Yes, eBay. The shade was so loved that it sold in an auction on the site for $250 in January 2014, and fans of the color even sold jewelry that was painted with the polish — because the color is too good to wear only on your nails.

Essie Starry Starry NightShirley Yu/People; Prop stylist: Lauren Nester; moon & star ring: Ariel Gordon; star ring: Sydney Evan; thin diamond band: Jennie Kwan



Just in time for the holidays, this glistening collection is just what your polish wardrobe needs — with shades from pearly white to dark, shimmering navy, it’s perfect for every occasion.

And the bottles, shaped exactly as we know and love them, are donned with shimmering gold accents, giving your vanity a minor upgrade as well.

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The collection will be available in January at essie.com, salons, and beauty destinations nationwide — so the next time you think you’re choosing a color and think you’re having déjà vu, just go with it.

Are you as excited as we are? Tell us below.

— Jillian Ruffo

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Santa Sallet X Nemizzo (MSP) – “Big Hands”

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DMV-based rapper/producer Santa Sallet and France-based producer Nemizzo are MSP, presenting their new single “Big Hands”. Sallet has been busy showcasing his brand of East Coast braggadocious rap across a slew of recent singles like “Camouflage” (watch on Youtube), “I Get Money” (watch on Youtube), “Championship Ring” (watch on Youtube) and “Chinese Funk” (watch on Youtube) in preparation for the release of Plutography, Sallet’s forthcoming album which blends salsa beats, southern trap, and eastern jazz with classic and conventional rap samples, reflecting Sallet’s international upbringing across South Africa, Dominica and the US. Sallet is planning a series of full-length releases, among them C.R.E.A.M. which recounts his journey from broke to financially free, and Women and R.A.P. which describe his pursuit of success in relationships and the music industry respectively. “This is the song that really started MSP Tunes,” Santa says. “Nemizzo had laid down his verse and I was like, let me try something on this and I just talked about what I knew. What I think is funny, the outro is actually me recording a bunch of potential beat tags. There was a miscommunication and Nemizzo extended the beat and made it the outro. I like it though lol.” Check out Santa Sallet merch here.

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Big YBA Releases Highly-Anticipated ‘Definition Of Living’ [Deluxe]

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Upping the ante, NC representative Big YBA unloads the Deluxe edition of his most recent album the Definition of Living. Featuring five new tracks including “New York,” “For Your Love,” “Rap Assassin,” “Rebellious,” and “Cut ‘Em Off,” which was premiered by way of popular live performance platform Off The Curb, the enhanced body of work accents the original flawlessly.

Three months removed from his “Swag Surfin'” sampling collaboration “Hypnotic” featuring Rich The Kid signee SetitOff83 and the strategic seeding of LP standouts “30, “Rookie, “Lord Forgive Me,” “Venting Session,” “Mercy,” and “DOA,” the now 20 track collection of songs includes a lone guest appearance from GetRichZay while production duties are handled by Jozzex, KH Beatz, Maineestreamm, Prod No Heart, and Trippy XVI.

Raised in Durham, Big YBA is rapidly emerging as one of the most electrifying young artists from the Carolinas. With a brand built on authenticity, his versatility and melodic sound have allowed him to break through the industry release after release. Determined to experience success outside of his hometown, he views his personal and professional growth as motivation for listeners with similar ambitions.

Stream the Definition of Living (Deluxe) via Nu Nation / Vydia as well as watch his Off The Curb performance visual for “Cut ‘Em Off” after the jump.

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“Dis Time” Kodak Black Gonna Get Right

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Sometimes we need a second chance at success! Following the recent tracks of Stressed Out and Non Believer, Kodak Black released the audio for Dis Time which garnered over 1.3 million views within its first week. Produced by Ayo B and Dr. Zeuz, “Dis Time” weaves together street narratives with the soulful resonance of a seasoned blues singer, showcasing Kodak’s unparalleled ability to turn pain and adversity into lyrical gold. Despite facing legal challenges, Kodak’s artistic prowess remains unscathed, with each release further solidifying his status as a young legend.

Today, Kodak unveils a self-directed video, solidifying Kodak’s status as a force to be reckoned with in the rap scene. With “Dis Time” and his forthcoming album, When I Was Dead, Kodak Black continues to push the boundaries of rap music, offering listeners a raw and unfiltered glimpse into his world. As he navigates superstardom, Kodak also takes on the roles of entrepreneur and philanthropist, launching labels like Sniper Gang and Vulture Love to further amplify his message. Stream the single here and check out the official video below.

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