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Designers’ Collective Announcement

Purple Fly and Who Knocks Announces Collaboration with Key  Global Designers 

Top Designers from leading fashion brands will be dropping Their Super Rare NFTs via Fashion Pool on the ProjectX Platform.

New York, NY: Alessandro De Vita (Visuals Designer at PRADA), Damiano Clemente (Senior Graphic Designer at DSQUARED2), Stefano Lo Muzio (Couture Fashion Designer at MOSCHINO), and Claudio Simonetti (Footwear Designer at ETRO) team up with ProjectX, Purple Fly and Who Knocks to create an first in-a-history custom pool of Super Rare Fashion NFTs on the ProjectX platform. This Designers’ Collective pool will be curated by Who Knocks x Purple Fly. The joining of forces between ProjectX and the notable group of fashion designers opens up the opportunity to further integrate NFT technology with the $2Tn Global Fashion industry. 

The strategic partnership between ProjectX and the group of talented designers is just the beginning of the long-term relationship which will come between NFTs and the mechanics of the apparel industry. “We’re proud of being able to partner with the talented group, who will be bringing with them their extensive backgrounds in design and fashion from several segments in the apparel industry. This unprecedented collaboration will open the door for dozens of large brands to the NFT market” says John Slyusarev, CEO of ProjectX. 

“We are proud to be part of this project which represents Italian excellence in the art of design. We have always enjoyed new challenges, which is why we have never hesitated to enter the world of NFTs. A new era has begun. Thanks also to our partners at ProjectX, with whom we collaborate every day to create something really important.” says both the teams of Who  Knocks and Purple Fly.

 

[De Vita] 

Alessandro De Vita (Visuals Designer at PRADA) focuses on graphic design, architecture, and fashion as his main three disciplines. Being a Graphic designer in the Visual Merchandising office of PRADA, he has spent the last years working on the brand’s displays, from Broadway to Paris, from London to Hong Kong, taking care of interiors, Windows, but also POP-UP and special events. Alessandro has ten years of experience with a classical reference to his style, and has been involved with several studios such as ONSITESTUDIO, OBR, and HANNINEN to name a few. 

 

 

[Clemente] 

Damiano Clemente (Senior Graphic Designer at DSQUARED2) is a Milan based artist who is an active graphic designer in the fashion and graphic arts sectors. He has collaborated with major brands such as Dsquared2, and his graphics have paraded on the most important world Stage of dressing international stars. The company (Dsqaured) was founded by Dean and Dan Caten (Canadian twins of Italian origins) and has always been at the top, due to the aesthetics and quality of the garments, as well as the importance of their collaborations. Damiano’s background in art and his passion emerge in his work, weaving an intricate web of content that meets the interest of contemporary audiences. Being the Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator of DSQUARED², his essential lines tell the beauty of art on fabric. Damiano’s very particular style combines the essentiality of lines with quite picturesque subjects, translating illustrations ranging from ancient Greek to modern art.

 

 

[Lo Muzio] 

Stefano Lo Muzio (Couture Fashion Designer at MOSCHINO) lived and worked in London and in Kuwait City before settling in Milan to pursue his career in Fashion. While studying Law, he graduated in Fashion Design at IED and started designing his menswear collection – defined by austere silhouettes and minimal details, seeking a contemporary language for peripheral identities. Later on, in 2014, Stefano started working at Moschino, where he still designs womenswear for the Couture collection under Jeremy Scott’s creative direction. 

 

 

[Simonetti] 

Currently working as Shoes Designer at Etro, Claudio Simonetti has had professional experiences at NGG (Marcelo Burlon County of Milan and Palm Angels), Golden Goose, Giorgio Armani, and Umbro. He collaborated as a Visual Artist with Franko B and Francesca Alfano Miglietti by participating in workshops and exhibitions, and utilizes esoteric symbolism in order to illustrate contemporary shamanic means of communication. 

ProjectX is a launchpad for NFT issuers, Celebrities, KOLs, and other key figures who would like to set up pools of NFTs and raise funds for it via a public sale (IDO style). Project X works

to provide the most secure and simplified way to gain exposure to the NFT market with the use of pools and Indexes. The aim is to create different themed pools of NFTs which include Music, Digital Art, Sports Cards, and KOL issued NFTs to name a few. They have also signed partnerships with Polygon, Terra Virtua, LOCG, Glimpse and more than 10 other blockchain companies.

Partnership announcement

ProjectX Announces Strategic Collaboration with Purple Fly

NFT Music Label Purple Fly & Project X join Forces for Celebrity Onboarding

New York, NY : Purple Fly and Project X have announced today that they will be working together to grow Project X’s strong list of key figures through new onboarding initiatives. Purple Fly will be creating their own personal pool of artists on the Project X platform. They will be putting all of the NFTs which their artists create, where each of those artists’ NFTs will be packed to their unique tracklists. Purple Fly will be managing the curation for some of the largest artists under their wing. At the moment Purple Fly has dozens of artists signed to the music record label and who are releasing songs with the label for example artists such as NBA legend and DJ Shaquille O’Neal, K-Pop star DJ SODA, BLVD, Sevenn, Fatman Scoop, Zafrir, Klaas, Flaremode, ANG and many more publishing their music with PurpleFly.

This strategic cooperation effort between the two groups will provide Project X’s NFT platform with an excellent array of additional artists and high quality pools, including NFTs backed by streaming royalties. It will also provide Purple Fly with an innovative way to monetize music and IP rights.

The strategic partnership between ProjectX and Purple Fly marks a new dawn for not only the music industry, but for the art and crypto community alike. Both teams are excited to be a part of this budding industry, and have more in store for the global creatives and crypto communities.

“We’re proud of being a part of this initiative, and plan to announce several collaborations with A-level celebrities from entertainment, sports, and music in the next two quarters,” says John Slyusarev, CEO of ProjectX.

Purple Fly is the world’s first NFT-fueled record label, and is an independent imprint which is utilizing groundbreaking blockchain technology to provide a much needed platform for the spectrum of electronic music. The label’s goal is to support collaborations of all forms of art, connecting music with stunning visuals for an immersive experience which goes beyond that of electronic music. It will be releasing NFTs directly on its official website, with each music drop enabling artists to have direct access to their fan base, receiving streamlined support seen like in the days of the Renaissance!

ProjectX is a launchpad for NFT issuers, Celebrities, KOLs, and other key figures who would like to set up pools of NFTs and raise funds for it via a public sale (IDO style). Project X works to provide the most secure and simplified way to gain exposure to the NFT market with the use of pools and Indexes. The aim is to create different themed pools of NFTs which include Music, Digital Art, Sports Cards, and KOL issued NFTs to name a few. They have also signed partnerships with Polygon, Terra Virtua, LOCG, Glimpse and more than 10 other blockchain companies.

Purple Fly Welcomes Laidback Luke to the Label’s Roster with “Cielo,” BLVD. & Laidback Luke’s First Collaboration

Dance Music veteran Laidback Luke joins NFT-fueled label Purple Fly with his new single “Cielo,” for which he joined forces with Miami-based BLVD. The track brings the best elements of both techno and big-room melodies; it opens with a driving, deep bassline that gives way to goosebump-inducing ethereal vocals and cinematic synths, conjuring images of larger-than-life big room tracks that live forever in every raver’s memory. The underground appeal of “Cielo” combined with its emotive elements make it a unique addition to Purple Fly, which has previously released tracks from BLVD., Fatman Scoop, Shaquille O’Neal, Sevenn, and more. 

Purple Fly is an independent imprint utilizing crypocurrency’s hottest frontier as a platform for the spectrum of electronic music. The label’s goal is to support collaborations of all forms of art, connecting music and stunning visuals for an immersive experience that spans the sonic realms of trance to trap. Purple Fly releases NFT directly on its official website with each music drop, enabling artists to have access to direct support from their fan base while expressing their creativity. BLVD.’s raw, real style represents the grit of everything that is associated with the hard asphalt, raw metal, and true essence of a “boulevard.” Although early on in his career, he has already garnered millions of plays and support from the world’s top DJs. After becoming a leading artist during EDM’s heyday, Laidback Luke has established himself as a leading talent scout in the industry and has built an impressive musical empire. However, Luke has never been one to slack on producing himself – he has recently continued his dancefloor domination with a series of tracks produced with Afrojack, KURA, Will Sparks, A-Trak, Steve Aoki, and more. Keep an eye out for more groundbreaking releases from Purple Fly in the near future!

Sevenn Debuts on Purple Fly with “The Hills” in Collaboration with Flaremode and DLAY. A Perfect Dance/Electronic Cover of The Weeknd’s Timeless Hit

Hot on the heels of the Purpley Fly’s first-ever single “Miami” from BLVD. and Fatman Scoop, the NFT-fueled imprint is back with another unusual collaboration. US-based Sevenn, Italian duo Flaremode, and Swedish producer DLAY join forces for a progressive house-influenced cover of The Weeknd’s “The Hills.” Opening with groovy, deep melodies and distorted vocals, the track reels the listener in with driving basslines – making for a dancefloor-friendly, dance/electronic version of the sultry original. Sevenn is known for his hit “BOOM” with Tiësto, while Flaremode has released on labels such as Smash The House, Spinnin’ Records, Revealed Recordings, and more. Keep an eye out for more from these talented artists, and Purple Fly coming soon! Make sure to check out the NFT drops for “The Hills” on Purple Fly’s website on June 11 and July 08.“

Expanding musical horizons and challenging sonar stereotypes, ‘The Hills’ is a fresh new taste of The Weeknd’s classic. With a driven dark melodic beat, it promises to take you for a drive down the golden coast, or a boat ride in the Caribbean.“- Sevenn

Purple Fly is an independent imprint utilizing cryptocurrency’s hottest frontier as a platform for the spectrum of electronic music. The label’s goal is to support collaborations of all forms of art, connecting music and stunning visuals for an immersive experience that spans the sonic realms of trance to trap. The latest release comes from Kevin Brauer, who has exploded into the international electronic music stage as Sevenn. In his repertory, he has four global hits: “Colors Of The Rainbow” produced in collaboration with Kathy, and successful releases such as “BYOB” and “The Wall,” produced with Alok, which reached over 50 million streams. Sevenn’s massive collaboration with Tïesto “BOOM” debuted on Ultra Music Festival Miami in 2017. The single’s 2018’s version with Gucci Mane on the vocals had peaked #14 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic charts amassing over 120 million streams on Spotify. Sevenn played at some of the world’s most celebrated festivals, such as Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, and Creamfields.

Listen here –> https://orcd.co/thehills_pf

The First NFT-Fueled Label – Purple Fly, Releases Their First Single “Miami” from BLVD. & Fatman Scoop

Purple Fly, the world’s first NFT-fueled record label, makes a hard-hitting debut with their first single “Miami” from talented US-based producer BLVD. and legendary rapper/MC Fatman Scoop. In honor of BLVD.’s favorite city, “Miami” is an ode to one of music’s most influential places, and the track truly turns up the heat by combining Fatman Scoop’s vocal hype and BLVD.’s intense musical production into a multi-genre fusion of trap, moombahton, and psytrance. With serrating mechanical synths and stabbing basslines, “Miami” is a welcome assault to the senses for musical fans who know how to go hard. The release will be accompanied by a signature NFT drop on June 04 created in collaboration with Purple Fly’s visual team, which helps the artists receive direct support from fans through every purchase. From the looks of it, this is only the tip of the iceberg for Purple Fly, so stay tuned to see what exciting new releases they have up their sleeve next. Read on below for what BLVD. has to say about the new track:

“Miami is a city that means the world to me. Personally, I think it’s the greatest city in the world and it often deserves more credit than it gets. I teamed up with the legendary Fatman Scoop on this record and he truly brought the energy to a track already packed with surprises. What better weekend to release this track than Memorial Day Weekend? This one’s for the crib!” – BLVD.

Purple Fly is an independent imprint utilizing cryptocurrency’s hottest frontier as a platform for the spectrum of electronic music. The label’s goal is to support collaborations of all forms of art, connecting music and stunning visuals for an immersive experience that spans the sonic realms of trance to trap. It will be releasing NFTs directly on its official website with each music drop, enabling artists to have access to direct support from their fan base while expressing their creativity. Leading the pack of releases is BLVD., who specializes in raw and gritty bass/trap-infused music. After just a few releases, he’s already garnered support from industry tastemakers and fans alike and continues to push musical boundaries with every single. Fatman Scoop is known for his song “Be Faithful,” which has been a favorite in clubs around the world for years. He has also collaborated with numerous artists, such as Lil Jon, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Missy Elliott, Pitbull, Bob Sinclar, Skrillex, among others.