Summertime has now reached a new level of music entertainment!
On the eve of the NBA Draft, JBL brought together tastemakers and music influencers for their New York Poolside Casino event held at Life Time Athletic Sky.
Quincy Jones and JBL introduced the world to an innovative audio experience with a VIP event at Village Recorder Studios in Los Angeles. Tastemakers and industry leaders hoped to get a taste of the next big thing in premium listening. They were not disappointed.
The E55BT Quincy Edition Headphone is a special edition over-ear wireless headphone that features customized EQ tuning and voice prompts from Quincy Jones himself. The music and culture legend spoke passionately about the impact he hopes to make.
“Passion. It’s called growing as you go. And that’s always been my dream,” he said. He stressed the E55BTs sound great no matter what music you’re listening to.
“Jazz and Classical music is not the same as EDM and disco, but that [headphone] right there takes care of the sound in every strata.”
An elite roster of creative influencers were on hand and served as official parts of the rollout.
Singer-songwriter Yuna, Singers/Musicians Chloe x Halle, Fashion Veteran Josh Pekowitz, Artist Mark Anthony Green, Musical Artist Masego and Designer Melody Ehsani all attended the event and filmed one-on-one video sessions with Quincy at his home.
Each of them radiated cool and kindness as they made the rounds, pausing only for a photo shoot with Quincy at the center. Jones played the role of icon passing the torch to the younger generation.
I gave the headphones a test drive and right off the bat noticed how comfortable they are. They have ergonomic ear cushions that are soft as down feathers yet supportive as a well-loved mattress.
The sound I heard was crisp and clear. These headphones pick up small details and louder, jutting sounds with equal deftness. The EQ was perfect on the pair I picked up. I could’ve listened to those songs for hours on end.
The event was equal parts headphone launch and celebration of Jones’ legacy. He passed priceless wisdom on to the rapt audience.
“I’ve never done music in my life for money or fame, never,” he said. “If you’re doing it for money or fame, you’ll find yourself in trouble.”
I’ll be taking those words with me.
Jonathan Tolliver is a journalist and singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles. You can listen to his music here and here.
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Photo Credit: Dorothy Hong / Team Epiphany
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On Saturday June 25th, audio electronics company JBL hosted its #JBLPoolside party at a beauteous mansion in Beverly Hills, California. The daytime shindig was in celebration of the new Charge 3 portable bluetooth speaker. Guests were able to demo the waterproof speaker while roaming around the party as well as swim with it in the pool. Drinks and spirits were provided via #AvionLife and even served a drink entitled The Charge 3.
Mack Wilds also made an appearance and performed his smash hit “Own It”. Celebrity guests included music artist Angel Haze, Mr Completely’s own Billy Walsh, and Actor / Personal Trainer Dolvett Quince just to name a few.
The speaker itself comes in a total of 5 colors that reflect its vibrant design and intricate sound. The Charge 3 also boasts having a high capacity 6000mH battery with a power bank that can charge smartphones and tablets, making it all the easier to connect to its powerful stereo sound. It can be best used either poolside or at the beach and is built to handle whatever you throw it at, literally. Its rugged rubber housing had attendees tossing it around without worry as they backflipped into the pool, thanks to its IPX7 Waterproofing. Whether its taking calls via the speakerphone, bringing the party with you, or having a back up charger for your devices, The Charge 3 is the ultimate high powered portable speaker and WILL BE 2016’s summer go to.
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Crank it loud and turn it up!
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