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Neff and Taylor Gang Ent. Launch New Apparel Collaboration

Los Angeles, CA (June 4, 2014) — Neff, a leading active lifestyle brand, proudly announces its latest collaboration with Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang Ent. Together, they have created a 26-piece apparel collection, available exclusively at Zumiez online and in-stores today. Neff x Taylor Gang boasts slick and sharp t-shirts, jerseys, and hats that are as cool and street chic as they are comfortable.
A collective vision between one of hip-hop’s hottest labels and the lifestyle mainstay, the collection reflects Taylor Gang’s spirit within Neff’s design. Input came from label artists including Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Berner, Chevy Woods, Courtney Noelle, J.R. Donato,  and Tuki Carter, as well as, Neff executives, making it a true collaboration.
“This is going to be one of the most exciting collections of the summer,” comments Shaun Neff, Founder of Neff Headwear. “We possess an immense amount of respect and admiration for Taylor Gang and their movement. It’s amazing to be working together so closely on this line.”
“We are so excited to launch the Taylor Gang collection with the Neff and Zumiez teams,” says Sara Nemerov, SVP and Head of Global Consumer Products and Brand Licensing at Warner Music Group. “From the crew creating in the living room of Shaun Neff’s house to joining the Zumiez team in Denver at an event for their employees; it’s certainly been a labor of love by all.”
In addition, they’re also offering fans the chance to win a trip to hang with Taylor Gang. One grand prize winner will enjoy a once-in-lifetime day filled with adventure alongside the entire Taylor Gang, an exclusive Neff x Taylor Gang Ent. prize pack, and a $500 Zumiez gift card. Meanwhile, four runners-up will be granted a prize pack of Neff x Taylor Gang Ent. gear, and a $250 Zumiez gift card.
For more info on contest and where to purchase Neff x Taylor Gang collection, please visit: www.zumiez.com
About Neff
Launched in 2002 by Shaun Neff in Southern California, Neff was the first authentic core snow and skate headwear company in the world. Neff is an active youth accessory brand supported by some of the biggest actions sports athletes in the world as well as key personalities across the globe. Neff World Headquarters is located in Camarillo, California and is internationally sold in 45+ countries to select action sports retailers. They also make Neff Vision and Neff Time lines unique collections of stylish higher end sunglasses and watches. Neff collaborates with household names such as Snoop Dogg, Deadmau5, Kate Upton and Scarlett Johansson. www.neffheadwear.com
About TAYLOR GANG ENTERTAINMENT
Conceptualized in 2008 and Founded in 2011 by award winning rapper Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Gang Entertainment is a record label and management company that anchors out of Pittsburgh, PA. The company is currently home to Academy Award-winning Hip-Hop pioneer Juicy J; rising superstar Ty Dolla $ign, one of the first R&B artists to make XXL Magazine’s coveted Freshman list; up-and-coming rapper Chevy Woods; rapper and famed tattoo artist Tuki Carter; rapper and acclaimed entrepreneur Berner; songbird Courtney Noelle and Chicago rapper J.R. Donato. The imprint shares its name with Wiz Khalifa’s fans who have also branded themselves the Taylor Gang. Wiz and his artists also tour and record together under the name Taylor Gang and are set to release a group project in 2014.
About WIZ KHALIFA
“BLACC HOLLYWOOD” is the follow-up to Wiz’ Rostrum/ Atlantic Records sophomore album, “O.N.I.F.C.” which was released December 2012, debuting at #2 on the Billboard “Top 200 Albums” chart and #1 on Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums” charts, and #1 on iTunes’ “Overall Albums” and “Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums” charts. Wiz earned himself a nomination at the 56th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for his Platinum-certified single, “Remember You,” Ft. The Weeknd in the “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration” category, adding to a career total of 5 nominations.
Wiz’s first major label debut, “ROLLING PAPERS”, which was released in March 2011, spawned the multi-platinum hits “Black and Yellow,” and double- “Roll Up” and “No Sleep.” Wiz earned himself two nominations at the 2011 Grammy Awards thanks to his breakout hit “Black and Yellow,” in both the “Best Rap Song” and “Best Rap Performance” categories. Khalifa then joined forces with Snoop Dogg for “MAC AND DEVIN GO TO HIGH SCHOOL SOUNDTRACK,” the collaborative soundtrack album for the film “Mac and Devin Go to High School.”  The album featured the hit single “Young, Wild & Free” featuring Bruno Mars, which has gone on to become 3x-certified Platinum, and a top 10 success on Billboard’s “Hot 100 Singles” chart.
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or the latest news, information and press materials on Wiz Khalifa please visit www.wizkhalifa.com, www.twitter.com/wizkhalifa,www.facebook.com/WizKhalifa, http://www.instagram.com/mistercap, and http://www.youtube.com/taylorgangent.
For press materials, visit http://press.atlanticrecords.com/WizKhalifa.
About TY DOLLA$
Born Tyrone Griffin, Ty Dolla $ign has been an in-demand writer, producer, and featured artist since helming YG’s 2010 smash, “Toot It and Boot It (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign).” Since then, his credits include work alongside the likes of Trey Songz (“Fumble”) B.o.B (“HeadBand (Feat. 2Chainz)”) and Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg, whose “Young, Wild & Free (Feat. Bruno Mars)” proved a GRAMMY® Award-nominated blockbuster. The music from Ty’s production team, D.R.U.G.S. (Dirty Rotten Underground Sound), dominated the airwaves in 2013. This new era of L.A.-bred producers and musicians – which also includes DJ Mustard, Nate3D, Chordz and James Koo – has redefined the sound of West Coast hip-hop with heavy 808s and a greedy snap.
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series of increasingly hot mixtapes earned further attention, leading Rolling Stone to call Ty one of the “10 New Artists You Need To Know in 2014.” As if all that weren’t enough, the gifted singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist remains a highly demanded collaborator, co-writing Chris Brown’s top 10 smash hit, “Loyal,” while featuring on new tracks from artists spanning Meek Mill, Lupe Fiasco, DJ Mustard, 2 Chainz, Wale and more. While gracing the covers of both The FADER’s “Summer Music Issue” and XXL’s “2014 Freshman Issue,” Ty is finishing his full-length debut album “Free TC,” slated for release this Fall
For more information on Ty Dolla $ign, please visit www.dollasignworld.com.
Media Contact: Leland Drummond/ Azione / 646-490-2945 / Leland@azionepr.com
For more information on licensing, please contact Sara Nemerov at Sara.Nemerov@wmg.com

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