Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men's Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documented. @aqua174
Bruno Mars recruited Cardi B for the “Finesse (Remix)” so you knew the video had to be lit. For the visual, the pair channel 90’s nostalgia including an In Living Color homage.
Besides the clothes (will there be a Cross Colours capsule?), everything from the skit television show’s classic intro to the set the Fly Girls got their dance on gets a homage.
Score yet another win for Cardi drops a kick off verse and ad libs.
