Bleu Magazine

1 week ago | bleumag.com | Mark Elibert

From Broadway to Billboard, the Atlanta-born artist is making soul music for the bold and the beautifully complex. By Mark ElibertJune 20 2025, Published 1:37 p.m. ET At just 26 years old, Jai'Len Josey has already danced across stages on Broadway, written chart-topping songs for R&B superstars, and forged a sonic identity as fluid and emotionally textured as a Southern summer thunderstorm.

2 weeks ago | bleumag.com | Madison Troyer

Explore 19 powerful photos capturing Juneteenth celebrations through the years-honoring freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward racial justice in America. By Madison TroyerJune 11 2025, Published 4:26 p.m. ET 19 photos of Juneteenth celebrations over the yearsOften called "America's second Independence Day" or "Black Independence Day," Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

2 weeks ago | bleumag.com | Lina Zeldovich

St. Croix's Caribbean spirit, Mediterranean charm, and unique history made it a truly special destination. By Lina ZeldovichJune 10 2025, Published 2:30 p.m. ET Kenny Peets, a Caribbean native and a golf pro at The Buccaneer Resort on St. Croix, a US Virgin Island, doesn't like to talk much, but the framed letter on the wall of his office speaks volumes.

2 weeks ago | bleumag.com | Mark Elibert

Source: (Image via Empire) G Perico's 'LA Gangster' mixtape refreshes West Coast rap with bold storytelling, innovation, and a vision that challenges the culture. By Mark ElibertJune 9 2025, Published 5:42 p.m. ET In a moment when the culture of mixtapes has been largely absorbed into the algorithm-driven streaming era, G Perico is bringing it back to the streets.

3 weeks ago | bleumag.com | Jennifer Billock

A brand-new itinerary from Wilderness Scotland is stepping out this spring. By Jennifer BillockJune 4 2025, Published 6:30 p.m. ET The West Highland Way is one of Scotland's most iconic walking trails, winding its way from Milngavie in the south to Fort William in the north through moors, woodlands, and mountain foothills. Although the route is well-trodden, Wilderness Scotland will soon launch a tour allowing travelers to experience the trip in a different way-specifically, in a luxurious way.