NO.LIFE 003
Issue #3 has landed, and your support has been unreal so far. Here’s the latest roundup of everything we’ve loved (and loathed) this week - fresh from Callux & Rocky.
CALLUX FIRST>
Wow. Alesha Dixon.
Caught this TikTok of Alesha spitting like it’s 2001 Mis-Teeq season, and the comment section is a love-fest: 170k likes, thousands of “SHE ATE 🔥” comments, even Craig David reposting it as “electrifying freestyle.”
Her flow’s still so clean, the breath control is crazy, and it’s proof that once you’ve trained the rap muscle, you never lose it. I’m half-tempted to start every Zoom call with a sixteen now.
WATCH HERE > 
Noor you’re killing it.
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My GF has been flirting with content for years, but the red light always felt too loud, until now. She’s on “100 sit-ups a day for 30 days”, filming every grimace and victory rep. Zero gloss, all honest. Lesson: The scariest “publish” clicks often become the stickiest stories. Proud boyfriend energy at 110%. |
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Casey Neistat’s brother is a genius - Van Neistat’s “Fourth Turning”
Casey Neistat has an older brother, Van, and he drops super sharp YouTube essays. His 2021 mini-doc “The Fourth Turning” breaks down Strauss-Howe’s generational loop: four phases, 80-ish years, the last one (the Fourth) is a full-blown crisis where institutions crack so new ones can form.
Fast-forward four years and - checks notes - global supply chains wobble, politics feels like a street fight, A.I. is rewriting the rulebook in real time. Van basically pointed at the sky and yelled “incoming” before most of us felt the first raindrop. The takeaway? If we really are knee-deep in the chaos phase, that’s our cue to start building the replacements now. Watch the vid, it’s one of the best I’ve ever seen on YouTube.
Chocolate: The New Bitcoin?
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UK food inflation just clocked 4.4%, but chocolate is sprinting ahead at +17.7% YoY. Cocoa harvests in West Africa tanked, and the supply chain is wheezing. Even Tesco’s bargain fruit & nut bar is up 63 % since last spring. Moral of the story: stash the Dairy Milk now, because your next impulse snack might cost the same as a small car. |
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London > Ibiza
The weekend weather report has flipped the script: London is slated to edge out Ibiza 33°C vs 31°C on Saturday 21st June.
Translation: the Victoria line is about to become Bikram Yoga on rails, Hyde Park will feel like Playa del Thames, and every Brit will try to buy the last Calippo within a five-mile radius. Grab SPF 50, a bucket hat, and remember no €14 beach-club Mai Tais required.
ROCKY'S PICKS
Does the Devil Really Wear Prada?
Last week, I took my little sister to see The Devil Wears Prada at London’s West End. It’s a film I grew up watching with my mum - one that, in many ways, shaped my professional path. So when I heard the musical was making its way to the grand stage, it instantly became unmissable. Its blend of passion, struggle, travel, design, and high-stakes decision-making has always resonated with me.
Every industry has its own Miranda Priestly. And while I can appreciate certain aspects of Miranda’s exacting standards, I’ve always known: that’s not the legacy I want to leave behind. The real takeaway, for me, is about forging your own path - and staying true to your values, even when the environment becomes toxic or demanding.
The Greatest Goalkeeper of All Time.
Picture this: I’m gliding through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on a travelator when, coming the opposite way, I spot none other than Dutch legend Edwin van der Sar. My uncle, ever the extrovert, shouts, “Hey Edwin!” - to which van der Sar responds with a smile and a wink.
We were starstruck. But one thing surprised me: he wasn’t as tall as I’d imagined.
Still, for the record: size UK11 shoes!
I was robbed...
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Having your phone snatched is quickly becoming one of London’s most infuriating urban nightmares. To stay ahead of the growing trend, I’ve long kept my phone attached to a rope fastened around my waist - a simple precaution that’s always served me well. Until last week.
In a rare lapse, I walked home from the barber unstrapped, just minutes before heading out on an emergency trip to Suriname. As I was checking into my flight, a man dressed head-to-toe in black cycled past and yanked my phone straight from my hands. But the bend in the road forced him to slow. Without hesitation, I sprinted after him, landed a kick to his bike - Vault kaki’s and all - and startled him into dropping my phone. Screen shattered, adrenaline pumping, I hurled a few choice words as he sped away. Lesson learnt. CCTV footage pt.2 coming soon. |
Converse is About to Strike Gold - for the First Time Since Magic Johnson?
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Back in issue 001, I covered the ongoing rivalry between Puma and Converse during this year's NBA Finals. Since then, Tyrese Haliburton has since debuted his new signature sneaker - the Hali 1, designed by one of my favourite designers: Salehe Bembury. Meanwhile, with OKC leading 3-2, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stands just one win away from bringing Converse its first NBA Finals signature champion since Magic Johnson in the '80s. It’s a potent reminder: in this game, any brand can make it to the biggest stage. |
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Rest in Peace, Grandpa.
I want to close this issue by honoring my grandfather, Alwin, who passed away just a few days ago. His passing has reminded me of life’s fragile beauty - how fleeting our days truly are. We rush through life as though tomorrow is promised, but the greatest tribute we can offer those we’ve lost is to live fully, to cherish the people around us, and to speak our love while we still have the chance.
